Taste of you

My dad

“Who is this young man that's always coming here?".

“Who is the father of her child?".

“Then what about the other one the little girl mentioned?".

They kept whispering amongst themselves, and it didn't escape the ears of scarlet.

“focus on work and stop trying to meddle in he affairs of other people", she scolded and they scoffed.

“You little girl. You just started working here and you are already trying to give commands. What do you know huh?". They tsked at her.

She decided not to say anything. Afterall, she was indeed new. She looked at Cathy. Yes, to be honest she was also damn curious about who that Austin guy was to her, but she knew she wasn't in the position to ask such question. She also wanted to know who Ariel's father was and the story behind her birth.

Cathy sighed inwardly. Ariel was getting hard to control by the day. But if he hasn't claimed to be her father, then ..?

She was now curious as to why he wasn't saying anything about being the father of the child, and she was going to find out.

*

“ma'am here is the information about that little girl I was able to gather ". The man said and handed a file to the woman. She opened the file as soon as she dismissed him. She only bothered to look at three things.

Name: Ariel Miller

Age: 3

Parents: Miss Catherine Miller

‘Miss?'. She mused. ‘what about the father'. She wondered since it wasn't on the file.

“i hope my suspicion is wrong!". She said silently.

"

It was time for Cathy's end of session party. Her mum had dressed her up so prettily. As Cathy helped her wear her shoe, Ariel asked “what of uncle Austin?".

Cathy paused for some seconds before resuming what she was doing. “mummy!". Ariel called out.

“What of uncle Austin. He should be here so we can all go together."

”he'll meet us there ". Cathy simply replied.

”No". Ariel said as she moved away. “Ariel don't even start okay?". She pulled her legs and pinned the other shoe.

“i don't want to go again!". Ariel said. She didn't want to argue too much. She quickly got up.

“Am going there now to call him." “okay!". Ariel replied and slumped on the couch.

She already planned on going there anyways. She remembered she saw him with a guy at the market that day. She planned on befriending him and then grabbing a few Information.

She still remembered his address. That night replayed in her head like it happened yesterday.

She took the elevator to the 15th floor. She could tell the entire place was his anyways. Pftt, all these rich people. That's why he had the....ugh! Anyways, she was gonna do this and get it over with.

She pressed the door bell. It didn't take up to 30 seconds, the door flung open. Austin was about going out before he heard the door bell ring. He wondered who that could be since Wes knew the pass code. He looked at the screen and was shocked to see Catherine standing there. She came because of ari right? That was the only valid reason.. She was really angry with him yesterday so...!

He opened the door. At first, she was stunned, but she regained composure and spoke.

”Ariel wants you to come for her party. Today!".

“Ohh". He knew it was Ariel related. He was glad she came anyways.

“Won't you come in?". He asked, and she gave him a look he didn't quite understand.

“She's waiting for you now". She said and turned to leave, but he gripped her hands.

She turned to look at him in shock, but he was also shocked at his actions. Why did he grab her hand? He let go and the air became awkward.

She glared at him before walking in front.

Ariel sat there quietly, but on seeing uncle Austin, she quickly stood up, jumping on him.

“i thought mummy wouldn't call you!". She said and Cathy scoffed. Now her daughter doesn't even trust her anymore.

“How is my little princess".

“she is good!". Ariel replied shyly.

“alright then. Lets go".

“no we'll take the cab".

“why take the cab when I have a car?".

“its my choice! We don't just enter random cars".

“am not someone random. Am not going to kidnap you!".

“i can't trust your words!".

“What is your problem?".

“okay, where is the car?". “at my house. Let's go there and get it".

“we'll be late".

“my house is not far".

“a cab is faster".

“says who?".

“says me!".

”Your words are not reliable!".

“says the guy who wants us to go to his house to get his car! That's suspicious enough ".

.....

”mummy, daddy, let's go". Ariel finally ended their bantering, but then it started again.

”What!!". Both of them exclaimed in shock.

”He is not your dad!".

”He is. At my party, I'll call him daddy". Ariel replied innocently.

”You're not at your party yet, and I don't see any reason why you should call a stranger your dad".

”Am not a stranger!".

“I'll call him daddy." Ariel said stubbornly. “Now, shall we go get daddy's car please?". She asked, smiling sweetly.

Cathy could only groan as she led the way. She was way frustrated, but she was going to swallow it all up just for her Ariel.

They finally arrived at the party. Ariel was smiling ever so broadly, Cathy became scared he'd cheeks would fall off. She had been in the arms of Austin all along. They walked into the school and eyes- so many eyes, were on them.

Austin didn't mind. He didn't know his public display of affection was causing envy amongst most children.

He finally put Ariel down to meet her classmates. ”Is that your daddy?".

“Yes". Ariel replied proudly. She had always wanted to boast about her father since that's what other kids does.

”Wow, he is so handsome".

“My daddy has pot belly". Kids kept talking about the flaws of their dads.

Ariel couldn't help but rush up to her mum and hug her tight.

“Mummy, thank you for bringing ‘daddy'". She said, still hugging her.Cathy's heart warmed. Her daughter was so happy because of this man. Blood is indeed thicker than water. She Still wonders if Ariel feels anything sort of connection!

She crouched down to her level, and kissed her forehead.

”Do I make you so happy?". She asked and Ariel nodded.

”so so happy. My friends are..". Cathy zoned out. Her mind kept wondering about. It only returned when she heard