Dinner or date?

Few days passed like the wind.

Mia was adjusting to her new house and new family while Ian was busy with his training. None brought up about the past and none tried to matchmake them.

With Mia's presence, there was a slight increase in Felix's recuperation and his liveliness piled up.

7th day.

Since it was a weekend, Mia spent most of her day with Felix and Lil Kai.

"Look at you." Wiping Lil Kai's mouth, Mia strolled around the big garden.

"Eat Eat." Lil Kai forced her to take a bit of his chocolate.

Her phone rang.

"Dada?" Lil Kai mumbled peeking in.

"Yes." With a smile, Mia picked up the call.

"So, how are you?" Steven started his nag.

"Getting better every day."

"Seems like you are not missing me. My Lil bean has grown up now."

"Stop it, Dada. I call you every single day, doesn't it prove anything."

"Ok ok, will get to the point."

"We aren't dating nor we are friends." Mia cut his question.

"Huh, how boring. Lil Bean, tell me exactly are you a tortoise?"

"No No, I am a Two-toed Sloth. Happy?"

"Hehe, sloth sloth." Lil Kai chuckled.

"Arghhhhh, Of course, you are my daughter. How can I win a conversation with you?"

"Uncle is really happy now. He is getting livelier day by day, it's the main topic I know."

Steven smiled at her answer.

"I am glad. His sulking soar face was bugging me. I knew you could cheer him."

"Ok, dada I will Video call at night. I have surgery tomorrow and I need to prepare a bit."

...

Dinner Time.

"Did he sleep?" Kiara looked at her.

"Yes." Mia answered sitting beside her.

"Here, have this freshly brewed soup. It's good for your health." Charlotte started filling her plate as usual.

"Aunty, it's too much. I need to be awake at night so, " Mia blinked at her.

"Ohh, then" Charlotte passed her plate to Noah who happily grinned at the sight of much food.

"Have this, later on, I will make a midnight snack." Charlotte passed her a plate filled with light dishes.

Her motherly love was somehow grimacing Mia. She never experienced it and whenever somehow showered her with love, her inner demons would enthral her.

Later that night.

Mia sighed and stretched her arms.

"Finally."

Felling the cool breeze through her window, Mia walked out towards the balcony.

Resting on the couch she looked at stars.

"Do you hate me?" Looking at one particular star, she mumbled.

"I know you won't but I just hate myself for curbing your life short."

"You would have been a great mother, the world's best mother."

And soon her eyes closed drowning her into a deep slumber.

...

Walking towards the balcony, he sighed.

Looking at his watch, he shook his head.

Scooping her in his arms, he walked towards her room.

"You came?" Charlotte who just entered with a tray of food smiled.

"Just now." Taking out her slippers, he adjusted the quilt and looked at her.

"Why don't you approach her?"

"I tried but failed."

"You want me to talk to her?"

Shaking his head, he smiled,

"Our bond isn't that weak."

"I know. But, your dad." Charlotte sighed and Ian closed his eyes.

"It's ok. I will take things slow, I don't want her to suffer."

"I know. She deserves a beautiful love life and I hope you would be the one to fulfil it."

...

The morning was a buzz.

Mia just got up and was already being clung by Lil Kai.

As they were busy playing around, Charlotte entered.

"Good Morning."

"Good morning, Aunty."

"Mornin Mornin Grand Mumma." Lil Kai cheeky reply made everyone chuckle.

"Darling, will you be back midnight?" Charlotte sat beside Mia.

"Yes, Aunty. Actually, I have a surgery afternoon so maybe I might be back before 12."

"Hmm, then you are free now."

Mia nodded.

"Then let's have some coffee in the garden."

Mia nodded and walked out with her.

"Aunty." As they were at the main door, Isla entered.

"Good morning. You wait inside, we are going on a walk will be back soon." Patting her head, Charlotte dragged Mia out with a smile.

...

In the garden.

"You might have guessed why I dragged you here?" Charlotte sipped her tea with a smile.

Nodding her head, Mia sighed.

"I am not pursuing you nor will I emotionally blackmail you, darling."

Holding her hand, Charlotte continued,

"It's your life and it's completely your choice."

Mia blinked in surprise.

"Haha, what did you think? I would use Felix to urge you to date my son?

Mia didn't know an answer.

With a deep sigh, Charlotte continued,

"It's been around 5 years and he still likes you a lot."

"I don't know whatever reason is holding you back but in my opinion, my son deserves a chance."

"You know the moment he came back from the show, first he did was to convince his dad."

"You might aware of Felix's temper. He is a man of rules and at first, he ignored. But later on when got to know it was you, then he was the one to force him every single day to approach you." Charlotte chuckled and continued,

"But Ian wanted to wait. I don't know why? But let's talk about the present now."

Holding her hand tightly, Charlotte sighed.

"It's Felix wish to at least see you guys together before parting his way."

Mia sighed.

"But that doesn't mean you have to be with him. You can think about it, about everything and then make a decision. Got it, baby?"

Mia nodded.

"I know aunty. I will think about it. Even dada wants this and I just can't ignore him."

After finishing her breakfast, Mia walked towards his room.

Knocking lightly, she stayed there for a minute.

Groaning in annoyance, Ian opened the door and blinked in surprise.

"Can I talk with you?"

Nodding his head, he gave her way inside.

"I actually, " She scanned around the room.

It was the first time she was visiting and it was a huge one. Except for the dull colour, she liked everything else.

"Were you sleeping?" She looked at his messy hair and the large untidy bed.

Nodding his head like a puppy, he answered,

"I came late and slept just a few hours back."

"Ohh."

"Sit Sit Sit." Dusting the couch, he controlled his racing heart.

"Let's go out tomorrow, I mean if you are,"

"Yes Yes, I am free. How about we go out for dinner?" He cut her with a question.

"Sounds good." Mia got up and walked out.

Standing at the door, she turned around and said,

"Stop acting like a puppy. It's cute but I don't like it."

And she walked out.

"If you are my master, of course, I am willing to buy a belt soon." He grinned and pounced on the bed.

...

Later that evening.

Isabella came along with her daughter and they both had no thoughts of leaving.

"Why aren't they leaving?" Noah groaned.

"Shhh." Smacking his hand, Kiara continued to be the good girl.

"I heard Mia Brown is here?" Isabella looked at Charlotte who smiled.

"Yes."

"That's good. That girl is really lucky."

"I heard her father and Brother treasure her a lot."

"All she had to do is just sit and eat. But look at my Isla and Diana. They both have gone through rigorous training."

"Ohh, really?" A hoarse voice echoed around the grand hall.

"Why? Don't she sit and eat daily? Eating while standing. Arghhh, I never thought Margeret family was that weird."

The little guy removed his cap and threw it aside.

"Youuuuu. How dare you?"

Isabella got up and Isla scanned the guy up and down.

He was a tiny guy around 11 years but his tongue was sharper than a wife.