Unforgiven __ °Avatrice AU°

Chapter 33:

Beatrice drove Ava to her house, not living that far away from her so they quickly arrived at the place. They both got out and walked to Ava's house. The younger brunette pulled out her keys and opened the door for Beatrice.

-After you., smiled Ava.

Beatrice chuckled, shaking her head jokingly and then entering the house. She took her shoes off. Ava followed her in and closed the door. She watched Beatrice take her shoes off and frowned.

-What are you doing?, asked Ava.

-I walked through dirt with these shoes. I don't want to wander around with all that dirt., chuckled Beatrice, looking at Ava and pecking her cheek.

She then heard footsteps and suddenly a man appeared. She frowned a little, not recognizing him.

-Ava! You're home., smiled the man, going in on a hug for Ava.

The smaller brunette hugged him back for a smile. The man then pulled away and looked at Beatrice.

-Phil, this is Beatrice. Beatrice, this is Phil, my stepfather., smiled Ava, introducing them to each other.

Beatrice nodded and reached her hand out to the man. Phil took her hand and shook it.

-So, you're my girl's knight in shining armor?, asked the man, still shaking her hand.

Beatrice chuckled and looked at Ava.

-She's my girlfriend, actually., corrected the younger brunette, looking at Phil.

-She is? Well, that's just great. I'm happy for you two. You better be good to my daughter., said Phil with bright yet serious tone.

-Of course. Always., nodded Beatrice, giving him a genuine smile.

He let go of her hand, smiling at Ava before walking away. Beatrice looked at Ava.

-He seems...nice., said the older brunette.

-He's a good guy. I'm happy that my mom found him., smiled Ava, taking Beatrice's hand.

-Why wasn't he home these last few days?, wondered Beatrice.

-Oh. Business trip. He went to Brussels for a few days., explained the younger girl.

-I see., nodded Beatrice, as she was then guided upstairs by Ava.

They walked to Marisa's office door and knocked. After Marisa invited them in, Ava opened the door and walked in with Beatrice.

-Beatrice. That was to be expected., chuckled the mother, getting up and hugging both girls.

-Just here to support Ava., replied Beatrice, letting the woman hug her.

-I know. You're a good friend., nodded the mother.

-Girlfriend., corrected Ava, which made Marisa pull away and look at her daughter.

-Girlfriend?, asked the mother.

-Yeah., replied Beatrice this time, making Marisa look at her.

-Ava, don't you think it's a little early?, asked the mother, looking at Ava now.

-I like her, mom. She likes me. She knows more about me than I've ever told anyone and same goes for me knowing her. I trust her., explained Ava, looking back at her mother.

-I know but what happened with JC wasn't that long ago-, started the mother.

-She's not him. She's good to me. You know that she is., replied the younger brunette.