To Hate My Stepbrother

Mason’s POV

It’s been a week since Ava moved back into my house and I couldn’t be more overjoyed as things were going so well that this time I was determined for it to remain this way forever.

Whatever happens, Ava has always been mine and she will always be.

“I need to start spending some time with Khalid but I have no idea how to go about it, I don’t know what to do. What if I mess things up and he doesn’t want me to be his dad anymore?” I sighed.

Everything is just so overwhelming and I had no idea how I was going to handle Khalid. I didn’t want to be a bad father to him and I also didn’t want my first son to be disappointed in me.

“Just relax,” Ava started as she took the calendar from me and planted a kiss on my lips, “you won’t mess things up and I know you’ll make a great dad.” She assured me with a smile.Content is property of NôvelDrama.Org.

“Are you sure?” I asked and she nodded with a smile.

“Of course, plus I’ll be with you through it all because I can see now how overwhelming it all is for you.” She answered and that was just the reassurance I needed.

“It really is.” I laughed and we both prepared to go shopping and set up a room for Khalid, we got a lot of toys for him and made sure his room was comfortable.

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We got ready for Khalid’s arrival and since this would be the first meeting, we both wanted things to be perfect. The sound that came from the doorbell announced the arrival of Khalid.

“I’ll get it.” Ava called to me as she went to open the door while I strode down the stairs. Smiling, She ushered Khalid who came straight to hug me and when his mother wanted to follow him, she stopped her.

“I’m sorry but you can’t come in.” She said softly but I could tell that Aisha took it the wrong way and tried to pick up a fight with her. I’d wanted to go defend her but I stopped.

“If you’re going to pick up a fight with me in my house and in front of your own son then I suggest you leave.” She said calmly and I smiled proudly.

She’s really changed and is standing up against Aisha on her own. I watched as Aisha left angrily and Ava closed the door behind her.

We asked what Khalid wanted and he said he wanted to go to his favorite Ice cream parlor. Ava and I went with him and I was stunned at how good she was with him.

Khalid also adores her and does anything she suggests, he values her opinion and it was surprising because they basically just met. Smiling, I knew that we’re off to a good beginning.

Khalid made Ava order his ice cream and she was able to guess his favorite flavor. They both walked around the parlor hand in hand while Ava did all the ordering of the junk food.

“You know, I watch you both have fun and I kinda feel left out.” I started and Ava laughed as we got into the car. Khalid had begged for Ava to sit with him in the back.

“Hey! You’re gradually stealing my wife from me.” I frowned and they both laughed as they got in. We’d decided to go for a drive but Khalid slept off even before we started the drive.

Smiling, I looked at the rear view mirror to see Khalid peacefully sleeping on Ava’s lap, she was also tired and yawned almost through the drive.

She wouldn’t stop stroking his hair lightly and the sight was just so beautiful that I didn’t know when a smile escaped my lip.

Getting home, I carried Khalid and called for his mom to come pick him up. Aisha arrived some minutes later and left with Khalid.

We’d decided to have a little fun of our own and I waited as Ava went to change. She walked down the stairs and I just couldn’t help but imagine her walking down the aisle.

She’s angelic, she looked more delicate and ethereal than ever, moving like a model. Her beauty was exquisite and her smile was one that I would do anything to see again.

“You’re gorgeous.” I complimented as I kissed her and we both went out for the dinner I’d made reservations for.

“Thank you so much for your help with Khalid, I don’t know what I would’ve done without you.” I started and she only brushed me off as she reminded me of when she said she would be with me every step of the way.

“Do you have a secret child somewhere? Because you know just how well to take care of him, he listens to you and it’s just amazing.” I continued and she laughed.

“I’ve always loved kids and well, they love me too and that’s why the feeling was natural.” She answered and I nodded.

She did really well. Putting Khalid’s conversation aside, we both ate our food silently and drank our wine and soon we were done.

“You really should let me apologize for leaving,” she started, “I got really scared and with no knowledge what to do, I thought running away was the answer. I’m really sorry.” She apologized.

“It’s fine, that was all in the past now and the most important thing right now is the fact that you’re here and would never leave me again.” I responded and she nodded with a smile.

“You’re right, it’s all in the past and I’m making a promise once again to never leave you again.” She smiled as she took my hand and we kissed before going back home.

Getting home, we took our shower together and both retired to bed and had the best sex of our lives in a long time.

I really missed her.