Knowing Asher

Chapter|43|

Asher

"Morning everyone," I said immediately I entered the living room and was surprised to find everyone present.

I kissed my mom on the cheek as usual.

"Dad," I greeted.

"Son," he acknowledged me with a nod.

He's a tough nut to crack, but my mom does it every time.

"Brother," I exclaimed, and he gave me a small smile. We did a little bro hug.

"Morning Delaney," she replied with 'morning'. I settled beside Sydney, and she hugged me tight after noticing my presence.

"Em," she squealed, and I hugged her tight, smiling.

"Did you sleep well?" I asked, and she nodded, giving me a toothy grin.

"That is my little princess." I settled her back on her chair.

One of the workers served me my favorite. Pancakes and my usual syrup. Breakfast was silent as usual. Just the small talks between Sydney and I.

My brother and dad stood up. "We are going to Italy for business. I am not sure how long it will last, so I don't know when we are coming back," my dad announced in his deep authoritative voice.

My brother walked up to Sydney and squatted to her height. He ruffled her hair and gave her a sad smile. "Be good to everyone, okay?" he said, and she had a sad look. "You leevieing again, Papa," she pouted, and he nodded.

She let out a cry, and I sighed. He was not always around, and Sydney doesn't get to see her dad all the time. "I will be back before you know it. Then I will take you and momma to the park," he said, and that managed to bring the smile back to her face.

"Come here, princess," my dad said, gesturing for her to come over.

"I will miss you, pa." she hugged his legs, and he sighed. He picked her up in his arms, and she played with his tie.
She says pa because she can't pronounce grandpa

"Your papa and I will be back before you know it," he said with a small smile, and she smiled widely at him. She is adored by everyone. We will do anything for her.

He put her back down and walked over to my mom. My brother did the same, and I picked up Sydney. She really liked messing with my hair and did that.

"Why don't we go watch that Disney movie you like so much?" I asked, and she nodded squealed.

"The little m," she means mermaid since she can't pronounce it now.

"Take care of yourselves," I said to them, and they nodded.

We watched them leave and shared a sad smile among ourselves. I took Sydney to my room. I settled her on my bed and pressed the remote. My big tv appeared and I started the movie. We have a large movie room which looks exactly like the cinema. She likes watching her movies here in my room. It's Saturday and I enjoy spending it with her.

She cuddled next to me as the movie started. My phone buzzed, and I glanced at her to see her engrossed in a movie we have watched countless times.

Kids!

Hey - S.

The one word made me smile. I never thought I could actually like a girl before she came along. She was everything I want and more.

Today marked our one week anniversary. I couldn't believe I asked her out on our first date. I wasn't even planning on doing that. The moment just felt right, and I went with it. The boys are still mocking me about it. I always said I could never like someone.