2 Chapter 2

Brett Navarro is six feet tall, has a well built body, a fair skin, an oval face with a square jawline, a deep bedroom eyes, a roman nose, and the lips...oh, so sexy!

Harper Navarro is the eldest of Brett and in 6th grade.

Aria Navarro is the youngest of Brett and in 5th grade.

Brett's late wife died five years ago leaving him with their two daughters. They're residing in an executive village just across the residence of Aly and her kids. He owned "Mister Cleaner". At first, he was the sole owner but recently he partnered with his friend, Dave.

Their house was a bungalow type. It has the garage, the porch, the living room, two bedrooms for the two girls, the master bedroom for Brett and a spare room for guests, the kitchen and the dining room, and two baths. Nanny Laura was a stay out helper. The house is located at the center of the village.

Mister Cleaner was built five years ago. Brett was looking for a diversion of his loneliness due to his wife's sudden death so the carwash was constructed. The ground floor is the wash area with 3 pressure washer compact electric 1600 watts, 3 vacuum cleaner with blower, 3 power sprayer, 3 pressure tank, 32-step ladder, drums, hose, and pales. At first, it was only a carwash business but because Dave was already his partner, the area has also an automobile repair shop. He has five staffs, Jefferey, Rob, Frank, Jeff, and Zack. Dave has his own staffs too. Eventhough, there were other carwashes around the area, Mister Cleaner was always jam-packed with clients. The cleanest and the fastest as would others say.

"Dave, I'm on my way to my daughters' family day. Tell Jefferey to monitor the services." Brett said.

"Okay, by the way, what time will you come back?" Dave asked.

"I'm not sure, maybe, later this afternoon, why?" Brett asked.

"There were female clients looking for you." Dave said with a teasing tone.

"Tell them to wait for me." Brett said laughing.

"I'll entertain them well, don't worry." Dave said laughing too.

"Hurry up, Dad, you're too slow." Aria said pulling Brett.

"Relax, sweetheart, it's still early." Brett said.

"Big Sister, have you seen them?" Aria asked Harper.

"I'm still looking." Harper answered. "Oh, there they are." Harper said while waiving her hands.

"Mom, Harper and Aria are here." Tyler said.

"Where's Nanny Laura and who's with them?" Caden said. Aly only shrugged her shoulders.

Harper and Aria were transferees from Milled Stone Academy. Bluestone Academy was nearer to their place. Three years ago, Brett enrolled his daughters at the academy. Of course, every student had difficulties on the first day of school but Tyler and Caden were the first ones to approach Harper and Aria and then eventually became classmates and friends.

Every school activity, Nanny Laura was the one accompanying them. Brett would only fetch them before and after the event.

"Hi Auntie Aly!" Harper and Aria both greeted Aly and gave her a peck.

"Hello, my sweets. How are you?" Aly said hugging the two girls.

Brett saw the closeness of his two daughters on the lady in front of him. Harper and Aria were indifferent to most of his female friends but to this mesmerising beauty, it's unusual.

"We're fine, Auntie." Harper said. "By the way, this is our dad. Daddy, these are Auntie Aly and her sons, Tyler and Caden." Aria said.

"Nice to meet you, Uncle." Tyler said while shaking hands with Brett. And same goes with Caden.

"Hello, Mr. Navarro. I'm glad that you came. You're daughters were very adorable." Aly said while offering her hand for a handshake with Brett.

"Dad?" Harper called his dad who was staring intently to Aly. Brett came back to his senses and received the handshake from her.

"I'm very pleased to meet you. Do call me Brett. I heard stories from my kids about you. Thank you for treating them very well." Brett said still holding Aly's hands.

"Ehem." Tyler cleared his throat that made Brett let go of Aly's hands. Harper and Aria giggled.

"No worries, Brett. You're daughters and my sons are best of friends. I also considered them my daughters as well eventhough they are not my blood." Aly smiled and Brett was dumbfounded again.

After a while the mass started and lasted for one hour and thirty minutes. After the blessing given by the officiating priest, they proceeded to Tyler and Harper's room.

Eversince, Aly and her sons will always joined the six grade room because she knew most of the parents there unlike in the fifth grade. And same goes with Harper and Aria with Nanny Laura.

"Welcome parents and students. I'm glad that we are all gathered here today. Let's start our lunch and later on, we're going to have fun." The six grade adviser said that made the students shout happily.

"Dad, Caden and I are going to the fifth grade room to get food." Aria said.

"Okay, get only what you can eat." Brett said and Aria nodded.

"Brett, come here, let's get food." Aly said and Brett approached the table. A moment later, Aria and Caden came back with the plate of different kinds of food and desserts.

"Can you eat all that?" Brett asked his daughter, Aria.

"No, but Big Brother Tyler and Caden will." Aria said smiling. They sat on the vacant chairs and enjoyed their lunch.

"Hello there, Aly." Lexi said. Lexi is one of the parents Aly knew.

"Hi, Lexi. How are you?" Aly asked.

"I'm good." Lexi said and looked at Brett. "You're boyfriend is so handsome. All the female parents were looking at him from the time he entered the school." Lexi said. Aly choked on her food. Brett gave her a glass of water.

"I'm Brett, I'm the father of Harper and Aria." Brett said.

"Oh, I'm sorry, we thought that you're the boyfriend of our friend here. You really looked good together." Lexi said.

Brett scratched his head while Aly blushed. Harper and Aria were looking at each other happily. Tyler and Caden were looking at each other with a serious face.

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Lessons from quotes (source unknown)

After heartbreak, the heart does heal and someday you'll love as much again. But when you do, you'll deny that you never loved that way before.

Do not fool the one you love for total trust only happens once...do not hurt the one you love for losing her is much painful...

remember that love is not found by many.

Don't be afraid to say "I love you" to the one you love for it might be too late to say it once you feel like saying it, for he has found the comfort of hearing it from someone else.

Don't let doubt loose the magic of love because it's not everyday you meet the person who has the magic to let you fall in love.

Don't let me walk alone; I want to walk by your side. Don't let me talk to someone else; it's you I want to talk with. Don't let me fall for someone else; it's you I've fallen in love with.