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?”

he wants to meet my parents. Shirley pursed her lips

Zacharias put an arm around Shirley’s shoulder. “Why don’t I invite your

went

Christmas with

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

fell in love with Shirley more, seeing her

since his mother’s passing, that household didn’t feel like home. Back when he was a teenager, his father hired the best servants around to cook for him, but the food never tasted like home. Now,

greens, Zach,”

Ava. I

She liked Zacharias. Both Zacharias and Shirley had their fill. Later, they walked out of Ava’s

for Roy and his men.

Zacharias nodded. “Of course.”

camera at the couple. The person took careful but clear shots. In

obvious they were in love. The person only tucked their phone away after Zacharias’ convoy was gone.