Chapter 40

The next day, Ava got ready and carried a few books with her, Tristan said he would come to pick her up at nine, so she thought that she should be there early and not make him wait, so at 8:45, she came down to wait in front of her dorm, but she was surprised that he was already there waiting for her.

As soon as Ava got there, PA Jack opened the car door, "Hey, you're here early," she said. 

"Oh, I didn't check the time," Tristan lied. He was so eager to see her that he got up earlier than usual and made Jack drive him to the dorm at 8:30. 

"Have you had breakfast?" Tristan asked.

"Yeah I had it before I came down," Ava replied.

Ava noticed that they were driving outside the city, "Why are we driving out of the city?"

"The place I want to take you to is located in the city outskirts," Tristan replied.

"And where is that?" Ava asked.

"My home," Tristan replied casually.

"What?" Ava screamed, "Why are we going to your house? We can study in a library or a café, I don't think going to your house is a good idea," Ava explained.

"Cafes and libraries are going to be too noisy, a lot of students are going to be there studying, and it attracts too much attention. At my home we can study without any interruptions," Tristan said.

Ava realized that Tristan Ambrosio is a public figure, and he will surely attract the crowd and will not allow her to study peacefully.

Tristan wanted to bring Ava to his house. He was not going to miss this opportunity. He wanted her to get used to his home, she will be coming here frequently once they start dating.

Tristan sold his father's house because of the bad memories he had at that house, so he bought a house, away from the city because he loved his privacy. The only people who came to his house were his friends and grandparents.

As they stood at the door, Ava asked, "Have you informed your family that I'm coming?" She was actually very nervous to meet his family members.

"I live alone, and only a few housekeepers are here during the day," Tristan replied.

"Oh," Ava nodded.

She relaxed, knowing no one else was in the house as the housekeeper opened the door.

Tristan had changed to his house slippers, "I'm sorry but I don't have extra slippers," he said.

"No problem. I can walk barefoot in the house," Ava suggested.

"No, wear your shoes, otherwise you might catch a cold. I will get you slippers next time," Tristan said. In this weather, Tristan did not want his little one to get sick.

"But I will dirty the house," Ava said.

"Don't worry, the housekeepers will clean it," Tristan said. He did not care even if Ava destroyed the whole house.

"There's no need to get me slippers, I don't think that I'll come again," Ava said. He did not say anything, who knows, after this, she'd be spending every weekend in his house, making it her second home.

Ava was looking around his house and noticed that his house was larger than hers, and only one person was living in it. It had a minimalistic design that bordered on dull, everything was black white, and grey. It sort of depicted his personality, cold and aloof.

"Make yourself comfortable, I'll be back," Tristan said as he went upstairs.

"Madam would you like some water?" the housekeeper said, shocked that sir had a female companion.

"Yes, thanks!" Ava took the glass and drank the water.

"Do you need anything else, Madam," the housekeeper asked.

"No, thank you," Ava smiled.

The housekeeper thought that the lady looked so young compared to him. Knowing sir's personality, he was probably serious about Madam.

Ava was surprised to see Tristan's attire as he came down, he was wearing a loose t-shirt and jeans, in his home clothes, he looked much more approachable. His hair was freely styled, and he had a boyish look.

"Open your books," Tristan said, sitting next to her. Ava took out all her textbooks and a notebook to write down important points in.

"I have marked the topics I do not understand," Ava said, pointing to the book.

"Hmm," Tristan took the textbook, reading the topic only once and he was able to explain everything so clearly and Ava felt that she understood it better than when her professor explained it.

He gave her real-life examples, which made it easier to remember, she thought she won't need to review it again to study for the exams.

Ava lifted her head and noticed Tristan's face clearly for the first time, he had well-defined features and a strong jawline. His face was relaxed, and there was a hint of happiness in his eyes. She thought he was the most handsome man she had ever seen.

"Understood?" Tristan asked, his gaze still on the textbook.

"Uhhh...yeah," Ava stammered, and thought, "Whew, I'm glad he didn't catch me checking him out." Ava blushed and put her hair behind her ears.

Tristan noticed Ava checking him out, but pretended not to because he was enjoying her attention. Ava's close proximity and sweet fragrance had put him in a difficult situation, he wanted to take Ava in his arms and kiss her so badly.

Ava was like a porcelain doll and was very graceful in her every movement. Every action she performed was so delicate, "How can his little one be so perfect," he thought.

"Let me underline the important things," Tristan said as he took the pencil from Ava's hand. She was used to Tristan's actions, so when he touched her, she didn't really feel uncomfortable. 

Tristan taught her a few topics and realized that Ava was intelligent. He did not have to repeat anything twice, she was able to grasp the concept right away.

Ava wanted to take a break before studying the next topic. 

"Do you want to have some snacks?" Tristan checked the time and asked, as it was too early for lunch.

"I am not yet hungry, it's okay," Ava replied since it was only 11.30.