Desirable

Chapter 36

"So where did the nickname Christmas come from?" Camila asks, watching her son as he holds his girlfriend.

"She loves the holiday." Izzach shrugged. "It just fit her."

Quinn shifts Parker on her lap and smiles softly. "How did you meet her? You never did tell us."

"She was a customer. She came almost every week." Izzach shrugged.

Normani stands up suddenly and leaves the room, she had lied to Camila about having the abortion.

Ashley shifted on Izzach's lap and let out a whimper in her sleep.

Rubbing her back, Izzach kisses her forehead. "What's up with Mani?"

"Nothing to worry about." Camila said softly. "Tell us more about Ashley."

"What do you want to know?" He asks nervously, holding Ashley closer, he couldn't tell them about her past.

"What's she like?" Camila asked.

Izzach smiles as he begins describing Ashley to them.

******

A few hours later.

Ashley wakes up in Izzach's arms and smiles tiredly. "Mmm, hi."

"Hi." Izzach smiled, he kissed her head. "Did you enjoy your sleep?"

Nodding her head, the blonde curls into him more and smiles. "Where's everyone else?"

"Out for dinner." Izzach said softly. "I told them I'd make something when you woke up."

"I'm sorry, you probably want to spend time with them." She mumbles sadly, looking up at him with her dark blue eyes.

"It's okay." Izzach said softly, he smiled at her.

Standing up, Christmas stretches and releases a soft yawn. "Maybe we can still join them?"

Izzach smiled. "Only if you feel up to it." He said softly, sitting up.

"I feel fine now, I'm sorry for falling asleep." Ashley responds, running a hand through her hair.

"Don't apologise. You were tired from the long drive." Izzach stood up and stretched. "Let's get changed and head to the restaurant."

****

Normani shifts uncomfortably beside Camila. "Mila, can you come with me?"

"Where?" Camila looked up from her meal, she turned her head to look at Normani.

"Please just come with me?" Normani asks softly, standing up and heading toward the bathrooms.

Camila sighed and ran her fingers through her hair. She put her fork down on the plate with a loud clatter and got up, following Normani.
Normani walks into the family bathroom that locks, Camila right behind her.

"What's this all about?!" Camila asked, pissed. "I haven't seen Alex in almost five years. I'd like to spend time with my son."

Pain flashes in Normani's eyes. "Forget it, I'll figure it out myself." She mumbles before turning away and rubbing her stomach.

Camila released a breath and shook her head. "It can wait until we get home." She said. She turned on her heels and unlocked the door, leaving without another word.

Closing her eyes, Normani lets her tears fall before following Camila to the table. Keeping her head down, she grabs her things and quickly kisses Alex's cheek. Leaving quickly she passes Izzach and Ashley, not seeing them as she rushes off.