Arley is a shy and innocent girl attending her second year at college. She finds comfort in spending her days at Mister Henry's bookshop, helping out and reading books. At home, Arley is confined to the characters in her books. Being the only girl i...
Making my way out of the kitchen I knew I needed to lay down the rules for Mia and Carson. Of course I trusted Carson, I watched him grow up and Mia being his sister it was just a win-win.
We gathered in the living room and took our seats on the couch, Honey and the others were still in a distance but in eye-view.
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"Right, the house rules." I spoke, turning my body to face Mia and Carson.
Akeno took a seat in the single arm chair and turned his focus to me. "There are rules in this house though not drastict. Firstly, please do not give Arley too many lollipops. Secondly, clean up after yourself and take care of each other. Thirdly, no on is allowed in my office and lastly, always follow rule one."
Carson and Mia both nod in agreement and said that they are fine with the rules. Perfect. "Now that you are in my house and Carson you will be staying with me for a while. I want you both to know that you are my responsibility, I will take care of anything you need. I want you to feel comfortable while staying here so if you need anything please let one of us know."
Akeno looked toward Mia and Carson who were now smiling at the gesture. What can I say, Im a cool Dad.
"Thank you Mr Brooks, uhm, I mean Atticus." Mia smiled, "But I do have my own apartment if Carson will be a problem."
I laughed at her comment, knowing exactly what she mean't. Carson can be a bit of a trouble maker but seeing the man in front of me makes me proud to know that he has grown up.
"What do you mean, me? A problem? Never" he scoffed, ruffling Mia's hair in the process that caused a smack on his stomach. Carson coughed and hunched over, trying to catch his breathe while Akeno and I laughed at their sibling banter.
"Mia, you are more than welcome to move in here but whatever you are comfortable with is good with me." I added.
Before we could continue the conversation, Arley came an sat on my lap fiddling with her fingers and her head hanging down. "Is everything alright, Honey?" I asked.
She leaned in to whisper in my ear, "Papa, I's weady to eats now." she whispered, laying her head on my shoulder. "Okay, Honey. Have you decided on what you want to eat?" I stroked her back as her body leaned closer to mine.
"Huh-uh," she said, lifting her head up and looking at me. "P-pizza, pl-please." She mumbled.
I looked at Akeno whos returned a nod and dialed to place the order. I placed Arley next to me and held her closer as Henry came to sit on the left side of me. August came in and set his phone on the coffee table, he sat in Akeno's place and turned to me.
"Dad, I won't be home tomorrow. I have a few things I need to do and will probably be home late."
"Just must sure to stop by the office and collect the documents for the next meeting." I sighed.
