Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Sorry I didn't update yesterday. I was sick. If I feel better I might drop another chapter after this one. Shout out to my girl randomly cute girl. go check out her story after this. Enjoy your chapter sweethearts.

AVATIA'S POV

"Ana," I said quietly. "Ana told me. She only just gave a name, nothing more. She just mentioned the name. I'm sorry if I said it. Please don't be mad." I was scared.

What if out of anger he pulled out a penknife and stabbed me for calling just a name. Oh, God.

I looked into his eyes pleading and the dark look slowly disappeared. "It's okay.

Let's just enjoy our meal."

I smiled nervously. "Thanks, boss.

We started eating and I couldn't hold back my moans. The food was so delicious.

Then I suddenly remembered something important. "Dre?"

He looked up from his meal nodding. He looked so handsome.

"I noticed Ana cooks your meal only with mineral water." I started quietly. He nodded again. "That's how I like my food."

"But the day you got back from Italy with Jade, I was the one who cooked your food, and I didn't use mineral water." I gulped and took a bite of my chiken. He had stopped eating and was watching me now. "Uhh...did you notice? I mean could you tell the difference?"

He took a sip of his wine. "Yes."

I smiled foolishly. "Did you like it? Was it delicious?"

He looked at me keenly then changed the topic. "Yellow looks good on you."

I pouted. He's ignoring my question means my food wasn't nice. What if he threw it away? I spent a whole week learning how to make that food online and he didn't even appreciate it.

Well, at least he likes your outfit. Go, girl! "Thanks."

He smiled then his expression turned serious. "I'll be leaving for Manhattan tomorrow."

My mood got dampened immediately. "What? Why? You're leaving me here alone?"

"Hush princess. It's urgent. And you'd be with Ana. Besides, there are guards everywhere. You'd be safe my baby." He said calmly.

I didn't know why I felt like crap inside but I knew tears rolled down my eyes since he scooted over to me and hugged me. "I'll be back pretty soon princess. I just have something important to take care of."

"Let me come with you," I begged. I didn't care if I sounded like some desperate teenager, I just didn't want to be halfway across the world without him and having no clue as to where my mom was. Yes. Mom. "What about my mom?

You're just gonna leave her?"

He ran his fingers through his hair with a frown on his lips. "That's why I'm leaving. Roberto tracked down her location. I need to be in New York princess."

I felt a heavy weight being lifted off my shoulders. "You found my mom? That means I need to come with you." I said hopefully.

He shook his head. "No. You can't follow. It's dangerous. They're after you, you need to stay here for your safety." He held my fingers and wiped my tears, looking me straight in the eyes. "That's why I brought you here. When I'm gone, in case anything goes wrong, which I highly doubt would happen, come right here. To this same house. You're the only one who knows where this place is. I'll give you the address before I leave since you do not know the roads to use when coming here. But never come here when nothing serious happens."

I nodded like a little girl. "Just promise me one thing."

"I don't want to break any more promises Avatia." He trailed off sadly. I groaned. "Please Dre. Just one thing."

"Fine. What?"

"That you're gonna save my mother. She's all I've got."

*****

I couldn't eat anymore. I'd already lost my appetite and so did Dre. I helped him to

clean the dishes and then we headed home. Tears slipped out of my eyes and I just couldn't stop them. I was sad and hurting already. The drive home was so quiet and when we pulled into the driveway, Dre held my hands. It was already beginning to get dark.

I looked at him, wiping my tears off. He looked like he was thinking so hard. "If it's gonna make you feel better, you can come to sleep in my room tonight."

I looked at him one more time and got out of the car, running to my room. I already knew Ana won't be home since it was past seven. I locked my door and walked over to my bed. I held my pillow and cried in it for a long time. Crying because I was missing my old life. Crying because I had no clue as to where my mom was at the moment. Crying because I dragged her into my mess. Crying because the one man my heart choose to beat for was a psychopath and worst still, he was leaving me here, all alone. In a place where I knew no one and couldn't even speak their language. I hesitantly took my bath when I was tired of crying. When I was done, I laid down on my bed trying to catch some sleep but nothing came. I was restless.

~If it's gonna make you feel better, you can come sleep in my room tonight ~

His words echoed in my head until I gave up and slowly walked up to his room. I knocked two times and he opened up. "Hey sweetheart, come in."

I gave him a sad smile and walked in. He was wearing grey sweatpants and white inner-wear. His room was twice as big as mine and I was shocked that it wasn't painted black. It was the same white and gold as mine and his perfume lingered in the room. I could sleep here forever.

"Would you be okay if I slept on the bed with you?" He asked as if he wasn't sure.

I knew he wasn't ready to sleep on the couch.

I smiled. "I don't mind."

"Good." He said happily and hopped on the bed with me. As if on cue, I rested my head on his chest and he held me close. "Good night princess."

"Good night Mr. Black."

He chuckled a little. "Bet you won't stop calling me that in a long time."

I giggled. "Sure thing. G'night." I said and closed my eyes. I didn't talk. I enjoyed the sound of his heartbeat and thought maybe he was asleep.

After about ten minutes I heard him talk. I thought he was already asleep. "I did not only like your food, but I also loved it. It wasn't just delicious, it's fucking addictive princess, and just so you know, I'm gonna miss you so much." He whispered gently, rubbing my arms.

I smiled to myself. There was no denying the fact that I love him already. And I love him so much.

I feel bad that my hunk is leaving his princess in Italy all along.

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