My Baby’s Daddy

“Just call me Zach, Ava.”

“Very well then, Zach.” Ava didn’t like honoraries either.

“He’ll be having dinner with us tonight,” said Shirley.

“Oh, good. I can show off my cooking.” Happily, Ava went into the kitchen to work. Shirley wanted to help, but Ava kicked her out. “Go and accompany my future grandson-in-law.” That was what she said.

Shirley covered her mouth and came back out, smiling. She saw Zacharias looking at the photos around the house. Ava’s house had an Eastern design. Standing in this house, Zacharias looked a little different than he usually was. Shirley came up to him and held his arm.

Zacharias smiled. “So, when are your parents coming back for Christmas?”

meet my parents. Shirley pursed her lips and shook

to run away. Zacharias put an arm around Shirley’s shoulder. “Why don’t I

eyes went

Should be more fun celebrating Christmas with two

a little quiet. Shirley nodded. “Sure. We’ll celebrate Christmas together.” Shirley then helped Ava wash the greens and set

fell in love with Shirley more, seeing her

his mother’s passing, that household didn’t feel like

greens, Zach,” said

good cook, Ava. I love these.”

fill. Later, they walked

things hard for Roy and his

Zacharias nodded. “Of course.”

stretch of road outside Ava’s house was a quiet spot, a car hidden nearby had someone in it aiming their camera at the couple. The person took careful but clear shots. In the photo, Zacharias was holding Shirley’s hand, and in the photo of

they were in love. The person only tucked their phone away after Zacharias’ convoy was gone. They sent the pictures to a private account and called