Their little Sunshine

chapter 23

After lunch, Francesco and Domenico got back to their work while Alessandro took Bella with him outside.

He was feeling guilty for not being able to protect Bella today but he didn't let his guilt get to him, instead he thought to take Bella outside to make her feel good.

They were 2 min away from their office building when Alessandro saw a small but cute newly opened bakery shop.

He thought to buy some chocolate cupcakes and brownies for Bella as she loved them.

He parked the vehicle near the bakery and went inside with Bella in his arms.

As he entered the bakery, the bell chimed, announcing their presence.

He walked up to the counter, where there was a lady in her early twenties doing something with her head down.

Alessandro said,"excuse me, miss...?"

Hearing his voice the young lady looked up and when their both eyes met, they both momentarily were frozen and staring at each other without blinking.

Their staring session was broken by Bella's voice who was calling Alessandro.

"It's Ava, Ava Williamson sir" the lady replied.

"That's a beautiful name, Ava." Alessandro said.

Ava blushed hearing him, how her name rolled out of his tongue. Her name didn't sound so pleasing to her ears before.

Alessandro when saw her blushing, smirked and said to her,"Ava, we would like to have 2 brownies."

"We also have 6 chocolate, 2 strawberry and 5 dark chocolate cupcakes. It's for everyone, if they get to know we have eaten brownies without them, they will be sad." Bella first said to Ava and her last line was directed to Alessandro.

Alessandro and Ava both smiled at her innocent thoughts and Alessandro kissed her forehead.

"You really have a cute and good daughter,sir." Ava said to Aless.

Listening to her, Aless replied, "she isn't my daughter but my baby sister. Although She is more like a daughter to me." And kissed Bella's temple.

Listening to this Ava breathed a sigh of relief, because she didn't want to have a crush on a married person or someone who is already in a relationship and have a kid.

Alessandro had an amused smile when he saw her act. He wanted to tease her but refrained himself from doing so.

Meanwhile Bella was looking at their exchange, released a sigh and said in her mind,"silly Aless and pretty miss."

Ava immediately packed their order and gave the boxes to them.

Alessandro passed her a small smile which made ava blush. After this Alessandro and Bella went back to their car.

They went to a park to have a peaceful time together.

After taking a seat on a bench, Alessandro passed her one brownie while he took another one.

When they were eating, Bella out of nowhere said,"miss in the bakery was pretty, right? You have a crush on her?"

Listening to Bella, Alessandro choked on his brownies. Bella passed him a water bottle and started patting his back.

After composing himself, he looked at her,"seems like you're spending so much time Marcello, you cheeky little monkey."

Bella giggled after hearing this but said, "I like her,if you want to date her you can. She seems nice better than that office lady. "