Ava's POV
I woke up unusually early that morning , I stretched and got down from the bed , I quickly said a word of prayer and I finally realized that today was my big day , the big day I would move to my rich family's home , and I would leave a happy life , and move on from my past with Avery . Avan was still asleep , how could he ? Today was our big day , and he was sleeping peacefully . I walked up to him , and I started tapping him on his shoulder , and soon he stretched his arm and turned to me .
" How can you ..... ", I made to say , and he took out his hand , as if asking me to halt . I stopped talking and he turned in the other direction and began to pray . Soon he was done , and he turned back to me .
" Hey ", he said , and I frowned at him .
" What's wrong ", he said and I folded my arms .
" How can you just be waking up , today is our big day ", I said and he sat up on the bed . I heard a knock on the door , and soon Astrid came in , she was holding boxes , they were just to much , but when I got the chance to , I found out it was five , although one was alot thinner . I was curious about what were in them .
" Good morning Astrid ", I said with Avan , and she smiled at us .
" Good morning ", she responded , and put the boxes down and stretched out her hand , as if asking for a hug , and I and Avan ran to give her a hug .
" My babies are leaving today , how am I supposed to feel ", she asked , and I didn't really know what to say , but I sure was happy to leave that stinkhole of an orphanage , and start my life afresh with my new family , there could be nothing better than that for me .
" We'll miss you too , but it's for the best ", Avan said , and I couldn't thank him enough , because I didn't know what to say , but thanks to him , I didn't have to.give an answer .
" I'm glad you too understand that it's for the best , I want you two to behave yourselves , be happy , have fun , but be good children , don't embarrass this orphanage , remember , you are the prestige of this orphanage , if you misbehave , then they'll point fingers at our orphanage ", Astrid adviced , and I nodded , the whole talk was boring me out already .
" Okay Astrid ", I said , and she smiled at me .
" Astrid , may I ask you a question ", I said , and she nodded .
" What are in those boxes please ", I said curiously , and she didn't seem to mind , because she responded .
" See for yourself ", she said , and I went to the box , and turned to see Avan who was now sitting on the bed again . I signalled for him to come join in , but he was boring as always , and he didn't seem to have any interest in finding out , so I didn't waste anymore time , I opened the first box , and there was a yellow lace . I took it out , and it was a beautiful gown .
Was it mine ? Omg !!! It was too good , I could already imagine myself in it .
" Is this mine ", I asked , as I turned to Avery and she nodded .
" Your new parents got it sent for you this morning ", she said and I could only jump in amusement . I finally noticed Avan who sat there , as if he wasn't thrilled by the surprise . I didn't bother , because I was too happy about what I had gotten to care about if anyone was as excited as I was .
" Now you two go get ready and come down for breakfast , your parents will be here soon ", Astrid said , and I was already getting used to being addressed as a duet , it was beginning to feel like we were twins , and I didn't know I would forget about Avery so soon , but it was starting to happen .
" Okay Astrid ", I said excitedly , and Astrid left . Avan sighed and I eyerolled . I didn't care what he thought , but I knew that I was moving on and no past was going to stop me .
" I have a bad feeling about this ", Avan said and I eyerolled . I was used to his negativity by now , but what upset me the most , was how he would say such on our big day , I didn't want to listen to all this right now .
" Can you just stop overthinking this , that's why you literally have a bad feeling about it ", I said , and he didn't seem to listen to me , he never did , and not like I cared , but the least he could do was to spare me this drama , not before our big day at least .
" Whatever , I'm going to go shower and get ready , see you later on , and brighten up ", I said , and I unboxed the other two boxes . The thinner one , had a pearl earring as well as a pearl bangle . While the other box , had a pair of shoes for me . They were silver pumps . I was super excited about my outfit . I took the box that had my dress into the bathroom , and I set the other two aside from Avan's . There was no need for me to take them into the bathroom , since I couldn't wear my jewelry on my own , and who wears shoes in the bathroom . I didn't bother to check Àvan's cloth , he had annoyed me enough for one morning .
I took my shower , and got dressed into the gown . I took the empty box out , and disposed it into the trashcan in I and Avan's room . I finally thought of Avan , and since I didn't see him in the room , I could oh think that he had gone to take his bath . I went and sat on the bed , admiring my jewelry , and as if planned , Astrid walked in soon .
" I thought you'd be done by now , and you are , time to put your jewelry on , Astrid said , and I squealed in delight .
She helped me put it on , and she took out a comb from the drawer , and began to comb my hair , and then she styled it , it was really beautiful , and I was starting to look like a princess .
" Thank you so much Astrid ", I said smiling , and Astrid smiled back at me . She took my hand , and we went down to the dining room . The dining was filled with all my and Avan's favorite food . I ran to the table , and sat on my chair . Astrid reached the table soon , and she served me . Soon , Avan was walking down the staircase . He was wearing a yellow tuxedo , a white shirt and a yellow bow tie . He was wearing a nice looking black shoe . He sure did look like a prince . He still had that gloomy look on his face , but I was too excited to care . It took a while for Avan to reach the table , but when he did reach , I had already taken two spoons from the food to know how nice it tasted .
" Yummy Astrid ", I said , and Astrid smiled .
" I knew you'd like it ", she said .
" No I don't ", I said , and her eyes widened . She was probably surprised at the sudden change . She was probably thinking that I hadn't moved to my new home yet , and I was becoming naughty , what would become of me when I get there . I could only smile inwardly at the thought of that .
" I don't like it ", I said , and her jaw dropped , and I began to laugh .
" I meant to say I don't like it , I love it ", I said , and she heaved a sigh of relief .
" That was a close call ", she said , and I laughed hard . I was brought back to reality , when I heard someone sigh . I turned to see Avan who was now sitting on the table , looking devastated .
" Are okay Avan ", Astrid asked , and before Avan could respond , the doorbell went off .
" I think your parents are here ", Astrid said .
" Parents ", Avan asked , and Astrid nodded .
" I don't think it's nice to always remind them that they aren't your actual parents by calling them new parents ", Astrid said , and I didn't mind . The man seemed super nice , he'd listen to all my demands and fulfil them , so it wasn't much of a big deal to call him dad or his wife mum .
" Yeah, I think Astrid's right ", I said , and Avan shot me a glance . Astrid got up to go open the door . Leaving me and Avan who was still staring at me angrily .
" Relax Avan , I honestly think this Couple Is nice , they seem to like us alot already ", I said , and Avan relaxed a little bit .
" But calling them mum and dad ", Avan said , he seemed unsure about this move , but I was willing to do all it took for me to be in my new family , and remain there as well .
" Don't worry Avan ", I said , and soon I could hear the voices of adults . Soon the three adults ( Astrid , Mum and Dad ) were in the dining room , there was also another man , he was wearing a white and black suit , and holding a file . It seemed like he was a lawyer . I had always heard Astrid talk about a lawyer who handles the adoption documents .