The Return (De Laurel Trilogy #1)

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"Ayana?" I was shocked and confused at the same time.

"Love who is at- Ayana?!" Alexander came behind me, probably wondering why I was taking so long.

"Hi uncle!" She smiled sheepishly. "Mama and papa dropped me here because they said they were going somewhere. They wanted me to give you this." She said, giving us a piece of folded paper.

'Hi Alex! Hi Liv!

I'm so sorry for making Ayana show up on her own. Ace and I had an emergency call from the company and we didn't really know where to leave Ayana since all of the others are busy.

I remember that you said that you had nothing to do today so I asked Adi where you were, and voila! Please, take care of Ayana. It'll mean so much to me, and I owe you. ;)

Love,
Reign and Ace.'

"So much for alone time." I heard Alexander mutter, making me chuckle lightly.

"Ayana, love? What do you want to do?" I asked as we went inside. "We can watch movies or swim at my pool. Or we can go shopping? Which one do you want to do, love?"

"I want to go shopping!" She looked at me with an ear smile.

"Whatever you want, love." I touched her nose, bopping it.

Alexander and I changed quickly whilst Ayana was waiting in the living room. I wore brown crop top, a white wide-legged pants, and white sneakers. I also paired it with and white and brown mini bag. Alexander on the other hand, wore a brown dress shirt, it rolling up to his elbows, paired with white shorts. We were matching. While putting final touches, I noticed that Alexander was pouting like a small child.

"What's wrong, bubs?" I asked, cupping his cheeks with my hands. "Why are you sad?"

"I thought I was love?" He continued pouting.

"What?"

"Why are you calling Ayana love? I thought I was love?" He whined, as I bursted into laughter.

"You're telling me you're jealous of a kid?" I continued laughing.

"No," He turned red and looked away.

I shook my head before heading to where Ayana was. I had only noticed that we were all matching when I sat beside her. She was wearing a brown sleeveless romper and white doll shoes.

We looked like a family.

We then headed to the mall, with Ayana dragging us to every toy store. I didn't mind spending it on her but Alexander insisted that I was spoiling her.

"Ayana, baby. Do you want clothes?" I asked, bending down to her level.

"Yes, auntie!" She jumped up and down. We then headed to Chanel as Alexander's eyes widened.

"Olivia." He held my arm, stopping Ayana and I from entering. "That's too expensive! You're spoiling her too much!"

"Relax," I shook my head. "It's nothing."

Ayana and I then headed to the kid's section and bought her stuff. We got leather dresses, top and bottoms, even bags. We then headed to more luxury shops and bought more clothes for Ayana. Of course, I bought clothes for myself too. I had about 8 bags for mine and 6 of Ayana's.

"Thank you, auntie!" She gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"Olivia," Alexander approached me, giving me a hard look. "Reign just called. We have to send Ayana home."