Where We Belong novel (Ava and Blaze) Book 1 novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Walking inside I couldn't help but nose around my eyes landing on the grand piano. I wonder if he plays. "Would you like something to drink? Tea, coffee maybe some wine?".

"Coffee would be great, thanks".

With my feet moving on there own accord I walked to where two patio doors stood tall. "Wanna go out?" He asked causing me to jump a little. "I didn't mean to scare you" passing me my coffee I smiled at him nodding my head eagerly. I wanted to see what was out there.

Opening the doors he motioned for me to go out first. Stepping onto the decking once again my mouth fell open. "Holy cow Nate you have a freaking pool" I grinned sounding like a small child.

"Come sit over here" He said nodding towards the corner. It was like a secluded area.

"You have a beautiful home Nate but why the hell don't you live in it".

"I told you I move around a lot. I don't have time to stay in the one place for a long time".

"That's sad" I whispered taking a sip of my coffee. "You can't forget to live your life Nate. Money doesn't make the world go round. Enjoy it before its to late".

"That coming from you miss workaholic " He laughed raising his eyebrows. Laughing with him I nodded my head "Guess we're both just committed to our jobs".

"I kind of have to be" I sighed remembering I had work to go to in the morning.

"What's the frown for?" He asked

Shrugging my shoulders I sighed "Ever wish you could just run away?" I asked "Just escape from all the bullshit, forget everything and just leave it all behind?".

"You can't run away from your problems Ava. One day they'll all come crumbling down around you if you do. Take them head on and deal with them as best you can".

"Easy to say when you don't have a dad like mine" I snapped wincing "Sorry I didn't mean to snap. I don't run away from my problems Nate. God I didn't have any until I stupidly wanted to get back in touch with my dad. And then everything around me came crashing down. Now I'm involved-.." Cutting myself off I placed my mug on the table beside me "You don't need to hear this. It's my business ill handle it".

"Hey I didn't mean it like that" He said softly. Reaching over he placed his hand on my knee. "Are you close with your dad?".

Yawning I shook my head "Never have been but it's not a big deal. I lived without him for so long I can't really remember what it's like to have one" Feeling the tears well in my eyes I fanned my face with my hands. "I have no idea why I'm crying right now" I said choking out a laugh.

Getting out of his seat he knelt infront of me "No little girl should have to grow up without a dad Ava" Bringing his hand up he wiped away my tears.

Breathing out loud I bit my bottom lip "Like I said it's not a big deal" Leaning back in my chair I pulled my knees up to my chin. Instead of going back to his seat he sat on the arm of mine.

"What about your mom?"

"She's my rock" I smiled to myself "She brought me up and turned me into the woman I am today".

"Remind me to thank her when I meet her" Leaning back slightly he placed his arm around my shoulder.

"Nate I- What is going on here?" I whispered my head all over the place.

"I don't know Ava but I feels like I've knew you my whole life and if you let me I'd really like to get to know you, all of you".

"I - I think I would like that too".

"Favourite color?" I asked

We had decided to start asking random questions so we could get to know each other a little better.

"Red baby" He smirked making my mouth fall open. Red was my favourite color.

"City or country you'd love to visit?" He asked pulling my feet into his lap giving them a massage.

We had moved inside to the livingroom as it started getting chilli outside. I have never felt so relaxed with a guy in all my life. I didn't have to worry about his mood changing or saying something I shouldn't.

"Barcelona" I smiled "It's on my bucket list".

"Hm I might take you if your a good girl" He winked.