Chapter 3 Claimed By The Don.

Ava p.o.v

What's worse than that could happen, I shudder at that. Something isn't right.

The urgent movement in the kitchen made me pause for a brief moment, my gaze sweeps the kitchen then stop on paled Tricia trying to hide behind the counter.

I rose a questioning brow at her when she realized it was just me, she places her right palm on her chest to calm her racing heart.

"Why were you hiding?" I'm alright I shouldn't have asked, mainly because I already know why, she rolls her big doe eyes coming out of her hideout. Funny to say, it was the big counter that sat in the middle of the kitchen, which was stupid because anyone would easily see her.

"Don't tell me you didn't see Dario" she scoffed, silently telling me she didn't need to be reminded of Dario's presence.

I sighed softly, that's one of the many reasons I don't appreciate the thought of having a boyfriend, having to tell him everything, and wanting permission and all. Especially one that is Rich, Tricia's state right now.

Having a boyfriend isn't bad but having him bossing me around or him having to decide for me is what I don't want, especially now that I have to concentrate on my studies I won't have any son of a bitch distracting me.

I want to be a great and independent woman, not some perfect girlfriend, or full-time housewife, now I don't have anything against those that do dating. It's fun and helps you experience different emotions, but that's simply not my thing.

"Yeah, but you don't have to hide" She stared at me as if I'm crazy like I'm supposed to know. I know this café is small and Dario isn't going to appreciate her working in such a small place.

But hiding? Really? That won't help anything.

"Stupid, that's because I don't want him to know where I'm working" Tricia whisper yell throwing her hands above her head dramatically.

"Alright then, but don't you think him seeing me here will ring a bell to him?" I reason, mentally smirking at her shocked face, that's what you get for swearing at me.

Right as if on cue, the door flew open revealing a not-so-happy Dario, my breath hitched for Tricia at the sight of Dario.

This is not going to end well.

Dario took long strides towards Tricia, I would've been scared for Tricia if I'm not aware of how much Dario loves my best friend, I know he has bad boy vibes but right now, the look on his face makes me want to hide from him.

Why is he so mad though, I thought they'd talked about Tricia working, well, that's what Tricia told me.

Well, I'm not going to be a nose poker in their business.

"We're leaving" He command, leaving no room for argument, Tricia quietly followed him out knowing better than to say anything. Turned to Mr. Williams, and I frown, Sir Williams better describes as a child scared of the dark.

I mean the almighty Mr. Williams is trembling with fear, wow that's a sight to remember. The same old man who has been so strong, confident, and strict is scared.

What on Earth happens to him?

What has that man done to him?

Why is he so scared?

Well, not my business, I'm staying out of it.

"Ava wait" Mr. Williams called when I tried walking past him, oh God what again.

"Yes sir" I respond meekly, after inhaling a huge amount of air in his lungs which In case he needs it, he spoke.

"Ava you should go home" he mumbled softly.

I gasped when his words register in my brain, I stood numbly staring at the almost bald head man dumbfounded. What could I have done wrong this time, I search my head for any event that happen today but find nothing wrong? I didn't split drinks, I didn't offend any customer, and nothing out of the ordinary happen except......

I gasped, that man.

But I didn't do any wrong when attending to them.

"I'm sorry if I did anything to offend you, please forgive me" I plead, tears clouding my vision, I really can't lose this job. I'm using it as a such of support for my daily needs in school.

"I'll work a double shift, I will come early and leave late whatever it takes please" I ramble on only to stop and stare at my laughing boss.

What on Earth is happening today, first the mysterious man, second my boss being scared, and now he's laughing. I mean like seriously laughing.

I need to have a word with the Angel in charge of today, to understand what channel was changed to our today life. Maybe it was supposed to be somewhere else, Mr. Williams laughing wasn't something I was expecting anytime soon.

"Silly child, you are not dismissed Ava, I just gave you the day off for you to rest. You have dark circles around your eyes from working too much, you can resume work tomorrow" he pat my back a few times before leaving.

To say I was stunned, would be an understatement.

"Just go home dear" he calls from behind the door in a fatherly tone, I nod even though he can't see me while keeping the tears from falling. It's been a long I've heard that tone.

Mr. Williams is a good man, a caring, and loving dad to his daughter even after his wife's death, he never stops caring for his daughter. Even though he's mean to everyone else.

I'm happy he gave me the day off, I feel special.

I wish I had the father and daughter relationship with my dad, I craved it. I want my caring dad back not this monster that he has turned into, but I know that won't happen any time soon.

I quickly change from my work clothes before Mr. Williams comes back and change his mind, and went straight home. I'm exhausted after all, I need a good bed rest.