Chapter 6

AELLE

When the younger woke up, she found herself alone in bed. She was disappointed because she was hoping Storm would have at least stayed or woke her up. Aelle was not sure what to think about the woman's behavior anymore. She decided to take a quick shower and got ready before attending to the boys. They woke up just as she entered their room, she quickly fed them and then gave them a bath with the help of two other maids.

Aelle played with the babies for a while before heading downstairs for breakfast, she found Storm sitting on the kitchen counter with her iPhone in hand. She was always working, Aelle let out a sigh before going over to make her breakfast. "Good morning," she mumbled as she passed the woman.

A loud yelp left her plump lips when she was suddenly yanked back. She was now trapped between the older's legs, their eyes staring intensely at each other before the younger looked away with a blush on her face. Just as she thought Storm was going to let go of her, she was suddenly hoisted up and placed on her lap. Aelle did not know what to do or think of the action hence, she sat there staring down at her lap.

"Look at me." Was all Storm said and Aelle's eyes flew to hers instantly.

It seemed to please the woman how responsive she was. "Now, little girl, that was no way to wish your girlfriend a good morning," she scolded softly.

Aelle frowned, she had no idea what on earth Storm meant. Wasn't that how people wished each other in the morning? Why did Storm seem displeased though? Her mind were swirling with these thoughts and so she began to panic.

"Hey, shh, stop overthinking. I'm not mad or anything, little moon."

"But you're not happy with me, what did I do wrong?" The girl asked sadly.

Storm cupped her cheeks and kissed her forehead, "You did nothing wrong. I'm sorry for making you feel that way. Couples usually kiss each other good morning and I would love to kiss you every chance I get."

That seem to make sense, Aelle sat up straight and kissed Storm's cheek. She pulled back with a small smile, Storm shook her head before grabbing the back of Aelle's neck and pulled her into a steaming kiss. Aelle clutched her shoulder to stop herself from falling, Storm pulled her even closer by her waist and deepen the kiss further.

When they pulled back for air, they were both panting, a loud whistle startled Aelle a bit and her face turned crimson when she looked up. The chef and some of the maids were standing by the door staring at them with wide smiles." This is so embarrassing." She mumbled into Storm's chest.

The others laughed at her while Storm just kissed her head lovingly," There's nothing wrong with you claiming what's yours, little moon." The older informed with a hint of amusement.

Aelle pouted before getting down from her comfortable seat on Storm's lap and ate her breakfast that the chef placed in front of her." Thank you, dad." She whispered shyly without noticing.

The room went eerily silent, it was no secret that Aelle had become pretty close with the chef. Travis Magnum was a handsome man in his late thirties, he was a great chef and was framed for fraud in a restaurant he had been working at. He had just lost his daughter to a human trafficking ring and his passed away due to a heart attack when she was found dead. He was lost with no one and no where to go when Storm found him.

When Aelle was first brought to the house by Storm, he felt a connection to her and he was protective of her. For some reason, the man who had always kept to himself always made an effort to talk with the girl and make sure she was ok. He treated her like a daughter, everyone was glad to see him finally opening up to someone. He had told Aelle many times that she was like a daughter to him, the girl felt safe around the man and she grew to love him. Never had she felt fatherly love before until she met Travis.

Calling him 'dad' just felt right to her, she had never called anyone that, more like never gotten the chance to. She looked up only to find several eyes staring at her in shock, well Travis even had tears while Storm looked proud of her."W-what did you just call me?" Travis whispered.

Aelle frowned before she thought back on her words and her eyes widen when she realized what she said. "Dad. I called you 'dad'." She said with tears in her eyes.

Travis did not waste time and rushed over to pull the girl in his arms. Both of them cried tears of joy as they embraced each other. "Yes, you did, love bug and I'm so proud of you. I can't believe you called me dad." The man cried.

Aelle smiled when he pulled back to kiss her forehead lovingly, "I love you," she whispered to him while looking into his eyes.

"I love you too, Aelle. I love you so much. You just made me the happiest old sap alive." He pulled her into a hug again.

The others were emotional too, they congratulated the due with smiles. After that, the couple ate their breakfast before getting up to continue with their work. "Uh, Ms Anna, may I have a word with you?" Travis rubbed the back of his neck nervously.

Storm paused at the doorway, she turned to look at the man and gave him a nod before turning to Aelle who was watching them. "Your tutor will be here any minute, go get your books ready. I have to go to the office today but I'll come see you before I leave, ok?"

Aelle nodded before standing on her tippy toes and pecked Storm on the lips then dashed up the stairs.