Two weeks later
Becky has been gone for weeks and Taylor has been begging to contact her. Ava and Seth are at Ava's place more than his own. To be honest last time, she was there for sex and not a casual visit. They sleep, make love, and shower together now.
Some people might say they are sickly inseparable. He puts Ava first no matter what. From breakfast in bed to lunch dates, Ava is surprised, she hasn't grown tired of him. Every minute with him has her heart yearning for more.
In the last almost two months, he has realized she is the reason he is alive. He survived death to be with her. She has gotten rid of his crazy ex and dealt with a few employees that were bad-mouthing his company, with no prior reason.
They were talking about their working conditions and how cold their boss is. The only reason why Seth was bad-mouthed was that they messed up and blamed him.
They took down the posts and served them with a warning. Ava is better at explaining and initiating the best results.
"Wake up," Ava says shaking Taylor awake for another day. Ava has to take the train today to visit a private investigator. One that doesn't normally work for the rich. Ava trusts the couple to give her a good lead to pursue.
Taylor wakes up unhappy, she is not at all a morning person. She is more of up all night begging to watch tv or for you to tuck her in and read her a dozen books. Ever since Seth started staying the night, he reads to her with all kinds of funny voices. Taylor has grown on him. Ava on the other hand cooks cleans and comforts Taylor when she has nightmares. On top of that, they take turns taking Taylor to School. Ava loves Taylor, but she wishes Becky would come back soon. If Ava wasn't there for her, then Taylor would be in the system, if they found out. To think a mother would ever leave their child, makes Ava think about how unfit she has been as a parent. Ava has always cooked for her and taken really good care of her. Becky may provide for her daughter things, she tried to love her but she is kind of a shell. She would rather stay busy with work for Ava than go dancing recitals.
But with no word from Becky, Ava has been freaking out.
"Mail," Seth says handing over a few letters.
One is from Becky...
"It's a wedding invitation," Ava says shocked, he finally had the balls to do something. There is a phone number at the bottom so Ava quickly dials the number. Becky picks up after the second ring.
"AVA!!! HE IS MINE. OH, and the ring he bought for me is so gorgeous. He is treating me like a queen and plans on moving to New York. But Ava I know you have been taking care of Taylor for me. But he has a really good business that needs some help. I want to help him live his dream. Oh, Ava, he loves me, he apologized and wants Taylor. He wants our son too." Both Ava and Becky cry on the phone.
"I am so happy for you, Taylor, and I miss you like crazy." This causes Becky to giggle.
"I bet you want her out of your hair so you can play with that boy toy of yours. Mr. Sexy right." Seth is right by Ava as Becky says this and it causes him to laugh and run to get Taylor.
"Mr. Sexy is going to get your daughter who misses you like crazy. When shall we be expecting you?" He asks, as Ava nibbles on her bottom lip with worry. He kisses her lips and Taylor runs into the room excited to talk to her mom.
Ava passes the phone to Taylor. Seth wraps his arms around Ava.
"What are we going to do with all this extra time?" He whispers in Ava's ears. A satisfying tingle runs down her spine.
"The same things, we have been doing but it won't be strictly in the bedroom. Maybe right here on the countertop." Ava runs her hands on the countertop leaning over to show a little bit more cleavage.
"Also, once she is back with her mom. It will be all about us. Which means bath time for us." He smirks at this as Taylor continues her conversation with her mom.
"Can we go to McDonald's when you come back?" She asks super excited. From the looks of her smile, her mom said yes.
"Mom, I can't believe you are coming home today. You are at the airport right now, on your way here with who? Dad? What is that?" She asks. Ava frowns and I bet Becky feels a bit hurt.
"He is your dad." Taylor hangs up the phone, throws it, and runs to Ava's room. Which is the only room with a lock.
"If she goes in there and starts blasting My Chemical Romance or Lady Gaga, I swear she might as well be my kid," Ava comments as she runs after her.
Seth follows in toe.
"Open up my door, Taylor." She opens it, but only enough to let the dog in, and as Ava starts to walk in she slams the door and attempts to lock it. Ava holds the handle and screams.
"Let it go." She says, crying.
"Only if you let me in," Ava says in a calm town.
"No." She says stomping her feet in frustration.
"Fine, I guess Seth will have to do my makeup and run the princess tea party." After a few seconds of almost silence and the door opens.
"You can come in Aunt Ava, but I am not talking to the man who tried to ruin my tea party, and to think, I almost upgraded him to pink sunglasses." She sticks her tongue out at him and he backs off.
"What's the matter Jelly Bean?" Ava asks, getting a huge grin that turns into a sad face when Taylor starts thinking about what made her sad and angry.
"What if my dad doesn't like me?" Ava shakes her head at this.
"There is no way he couldn't," Ava explains tickling her.
"As soon as he sees that smile, your gorgeous eyes, and that wonderful laugh. Trust me, bat your eyelashes and pout, it will put a spell on him. Then ask him for that puppy you have always wanted and he will convince your mom to say yes." Taylor laughs.
"I want a big doggie." She explains by spreading her arms open leaving her armpits open for Ava to tickle.
"Stop it. I have a serious question." Taylor gasps for air through all the laughs.
"Ask, away."
"Will my mommy and daddy be as happy as you and Seth?" Ava smiles, but she doesn't know the answer.
"Yeah, they will try their best, just like Seth and I." The doorbell rings.
"I don't have my princess dress on, I have to make a good impression." Taylor freaks out throwing off her clothes and running to her room.
Ava goes and gets the door and it is not who she was expecting.