I Hope You Will Never Regret

At the Martins residence, Avery was in Aunt Bridgette’s bedroom. She smiled at her and said, “Aunt Bridge, I promised my Godmother that I would visit them after my exams. Do you want to come with me?”

Aunt Bridgette shook her head and replied, “Sweetheart, I would love to go with you but I have taken a few orders from my clients and I have to finish them before Christmas. Why don’t you take Gabriella with you? When are you leaving?”

Avery replied, “Initially I wanted to leave after Jordan’s Graduation ceremony but he told me that he didn’t want me to come to his graduation.

So, I will go on the 10th and come back maybe on the 20th. I want to spend Christmas with you because it will be our last Christmas together in this house.”

Aunt Bridgette was puzzled about why Jordan didn’t want his girlfriend to attend his Graduation Ceremony. Sometimes she felt that Avery was in a one-sided relationship. In fact, she didn’t trust Jordan that he was true to Avery.

Aunt Bridgette hugged Avery and said, “Why don’t we go out shopping from tomorrow until you leave?” Avery smiled brightly and replied, “That’s a great idea, Aunt Bridge. I will be able to buy gifts for the Shelton family.

Also, I want to give them a family painting. I will ask Grandpa Bruce to take me to the Stone family this afternoon to ask Gabriella to accompany me to Australia.”

At the Stone residence, Gabriella was in the kitchen baking muffins with her mother. Her phone started ringing. She smiled brightly when she saw the caller ID and said, “Hello my beautiful Avery, are you well? Are you missing me already?”

Avery smiled and replied, “Hello my stunning Gabriella, I am well, thank you. I miss you a lot. Are you at home?” Gabriella laughed out loud and replied, “Yes, I am home with my mother. We are baking muffins. I miss you a lot. Why don’t you adopt me as your elder sister?”

Avery smiled and replied, “I will come to your house with Grandpa Bruce to visit you this afternoon. Also, I will bring the adoption forms with me. See you later.” Gabriella laughed out loud, then they hung up. Gabriella told her mother that Avery was coming to visit them.

Mrs Stone welcomed Avery with a big smile and hugged her. Gabriella ushered Avery and Uncle Bruce into the living room. She went to the kitchen and came back with a cool drink and a plate of muffins on a tray.

Avery thanked her friend, then she looked at Mrs Stone and said, “Aunt Patricia, I am going to Australia to visit my Godmother. Is it possible to allow Gabriella to accompany me?”

Aunt Patricia looked at her daughter and replied, “I don’t think it will be a problem for Gabriella to accompany you, but I cannot decide on this matter alone. Let me speak to her father, then I will come back to you. When are you leaving?”

Avery smiled and replied, “We are leaving on the 10th of December and we will come back before Christmas, Aunt Patricia.” They spent two hours with the Stone family chatting and laughing.

Avery stood up and said, “I will wait for your good news, Aunt Patricia.” She hugged Aunt Patricia and her best friend. Then they left.

Mr Martins had a long day at work. He was tired. He went to his son’s bedroom to greet him, then he walked to his daughter’s bedroom. Avery smiled at her father and said, “You look tired, Daddy. Is it hectic at work?”

Her father shook his head and replied, “It’s been a long year. I’m so tired. Also, we had external auditors today. I cannot wait for the holidays. When are you visiting your Godmother? Are you going with Bridgette?”

Avery shook her head and replied, “Aunt Bridge is busy with her clients’ paintings that she needs to complete before Christmas. I asked Gabriella’s parents to allow her to accompany me to Australia.

Aunt Patricia promised to come back to me after she discussed the matter with Uncle Jimmy.

I will be leaving on the 10th and coming back before Christmas. Tomorrow we are going shopping for Christmas gifts. What should I buy for you, Daddy?”

Her father smiled and replied, “Why don’t you surprise me, Sweetheart? I will advise the pilot and Chef Ambrose accordingly. The government has advertised the tender for building an airport. The closing date is 15th December.

It’s been a while since you have been in the office. Why don’t you come to the office and help your old man before you leave?” Avery promised her father that she would come after she finished shopping.

A few minutes later, the helper informed them that dinner was served. Bridgette walked to Avery’s room and greeted Uncle August politely, then they headed to the dining room together.

When they arrived at the dining room, there was no one. Aiden came shortly after them. The helper indicated that Mrs Martins and Lily were going to eat in their rooms.

It was her father’s favourite dish; oxtail and steamed bread. The atmosphere was harmonious and the food was delicious. Their father looked at his son and asked, “Son, why don’t you want to join me at work?”

Aiden smiled at his father and replied, “That will be great, Daddy. I will surely go with you tomorrow morning.”Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.

Aiden decided not to tell his mother because she would stop him from going. He wanted to learn from his father, and he felt that his mother was hindering him.

After dinner, their father and Aiden walked to the living room and watched soccer highlights. Aunt Bridgette and Avery bade them goodnight and walked to their bedrooms.

When she opened the door, she heard her phone ringing. She quickened her pace and took it. She thought it was a call from the Stone family but it was her Godmother, Mia.

Avery smiled brightly and said, “Hello Godmother, are you doing well?” Her Godmother replied, “Hello Sweetheart, I am well. Thank you. How are you doing? I am not going to ask about your exams because I know you wrote well. When are you visiting us?”

Avery laughed and replied, “I am well thank you, Godmother. We are leaving on the 10th. I cannot wait to see you. I missed you so much. How are my handsome brothers?”

Logan took the phone from his mother and replied, “Hello my beautiful sister, we are well, thank you. We missed you a lot. I wish the 10th is tomorrow. Are you coming with Aunt Bridge?”

Avery was happy to hear Logan’s voice and replied, “Hello handsome Logan. No, I am coming with Gabriella.” They bade goodbye to Avery, then they hung up.

A few minutes later, her phone started ringing. She smiled brightly when she saw the caller ID and said, “Hello Gabriella.” Her best friend was grinning from ear to ear and replied, “Guess what, my parents agreed. We are going to Australia together. I am so excited.”

Avery was so excited as well and said, “Thank your parents for me. Let’s go shopping for Christmas gifts tomorrow. We will pick you up. Ask your mother to join us as well. His Own Image Boutique has beautiful clothes.” Then they hung up.