To Hate My Stepbrother

Ava’s POV

Time passed quickly and with each day that passed, I grew even more fond of Khalid even though I didn’t want to but I couldn’t help it and now I’ve grown to love the child so much.

It’s unbelievable that I once thought I would never like him, at some point I didn’t want to be anywhere around him but I’m glad that I didn’t drag him into all of this mess.

When Khalid called me his best friend was the most beautiful moment and I wouldn’t stop thinking about it for days. A lot of things have happened in our lives these past weeks.

Mason was going to be working late so we both decided that I was going to pick Khalid up since it was Mason’s turn to have him.

I got into the apartment and the welcome I got from Aisha wasn’t one that I’m surprised about, I knew she never liked me especially after her attempt to get Khalid to dislike me.

“Look who it is.” She said as she came to stand in front of me with her arms akimbo.

“I don’t have time for this, where is he?” I asked, rolling my eyes and ignoring her obvious attempt to start a fight.Property © NôvelDrama.Org.

I came here for just one thing and that’s to pick up Khalid and the last thing I would do is let him see me get into a fight with his mother.

“You can never have enough time for this when all you’re doing is fucking your stepbrother,” she blurted out and I could feel my blood boil in anger but I only smirked.

“You’re standing in the way of my blessing, stay away or I’ll make you.” She added and I had no idea when I bursted out laughing.

“Was that supposed to be a threat?” I asked amidst laughter before stopping abruptly, “look, stop being delusional. That’ll really help.” I added as I looked around for Khalid.

“Well you should stop being disgusting by being with Mason.” She retorted but I only ignored her when I saw Khalid enter the sitting room.

Fussing over Khalid, I asked him about a lot of things before telling him that we could get ice cream and he was so excited.

Taking his hand, I led him out of the apartment with a smile and I had no idea why but I felt a sense of satisfaction when I saw the look on Aisha’s face.

She’d disagreed to me picking Khalid up at first but she had to concur when Mason called and sternly warned her not to start an unnecessary drama.

The week went by quickly and we already had Khalid for a week and I was supposed to return him to his mother. I couldn’t help but overhear Aisha on a phone call when I dropped Khalid off.

“I’m almost done and it’s going as planned, don’t worry. The plan would work.” She assured whoever she was talking to and shrugging since I had no idea what that meant, I walked away.

*****

It’s been a whole week and Mason, Khalid and I were playing around in the living room when we heard a knock on the door.

Going to open it, my mouth dropped open when I saw Danny and my mother. Neither of us had any idea that they were coming and when I asked they’d said they wanted to surprise us.

“You don’t seem excited to us,” Danny pointed out and I laughed nervously not knowing what to say when they brushed past me and walked in.

The shock on Danny’s face when he saw Khalid was evident and I knew that it wouldn’t be good. Angrily, he asked whose child that was and Mason had tried to explain to him.

“He’s my son…” Mason was still talking when a thunderous sound filled the room and it took me a while to realize that Danny had just slapped Mason.

“Why would you do that?!” I yelled as I stood in front of Danny and when my mum raised an eyebrow, I apologized and told them that my mum and I would give them a little bit of time.

Taking Khalid who was shocked to see his father get slapped by his hand, we walked to the kitchen leaving Mason and his father there.

“So this is the reason you left the city and went back to LA, right?” My mother asked and I looked at Khalid before staring back at my mum, “be honest.” She added and I nodded.

I explained everything to my mother who only listened keenly and looked really proud of me as she hugged me tightly.

“I’m really proud of you, Ava. You really are a strong woman.” She smiled and I smiled back as I introduced her to Khalid who liked her almost immediately.

The both of them got close at once and wouldn’t stop talking to each other. Soon, my mom and I started making dinner and we set the table as we called for the men to join us.

Danny and Mason had finished talking and the air was more peaceful than it was when our parents first got here and I was grateful at how understanding they are.

We talked and caught up on a lot of things during dinner, Danny asked about work and after a while we finished eating.

“I’m so proud of you.” Danny commented as he hugged me, I smiled and apologized for yelling at him which he only brushed off and told me not to worry.

“We’re spending the night in a hotel. We already booked a room and we should leave soon.” Danny announced.

Mason went to him and they both stood together talking for a while until we heard a car honk outside and I just knew that it would be Aisha.

Taking Khalid by his hand, I walked him to meet his mother and they left. Not long after, Danny and my mom left too.