Chapter 99 - 99

Ava got the coffee and served Tristan. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley were thinking that Ava never even boiled water for anybody but for Tristan, she went to the kitchen to assist in making his coffee.

"Tristan, come with me. Let me show you around the house," Ava suggested.

Tristan was a guest, so before he answered, he tried to see what her parents were going to say. 

"Ava, Tristan is busy and might need to go back to the office," Mrs. Wesley suggested.

"But mom, I want to show him my room," Just as Tristan showed her around his house, Ava wanted to do the same.

Mr. Wesley was wondering if Tristan, a mature 32-year man, would really be interested in seeing her princess room.

"Tristan are you busy?" Ava asked, pleading with her eyes.

"No, I don't have any meetings today," Tristan smiled and got up to follow her.

PA Jack thought, "Hmmm… not busy eh? So why did you ask me to cancel all the appointments today?"

Tristan and Ava took him directly to her room instead of touring the whole house. His eyes were blinded by seeing so much pink and glitter in one room.

The room was painted in pink and white. In the center was a queen size bed with pink fluffy pillows. "At least the windows had nice white curtains instead of pink," he thought. 

There were a lot of photos and stuffed toys in the room. A large vanity had all the branded cosmetics in front of it. A to top it off, a huge pink closet was situated on one side of the room.

"Don't you want to show me the whole house?" Tristan asked.

"Nope, I just said that so I could be alone with you," Ava said mischievously.

"Naughty," he chuckled.

"But you love me for that," she said confidently, smiling up at him.

"Yeah, that I do," Tristan said in a low voice.

"Tristan, I'm very happy today," Ava squealed excitedly.

"Oh really? And why is that?" as he came nearer, placing his hand on her waist.

"Yipee... my parents agreed to our relationship," as she wrapped her hands around his neck.

Tristan tucked her hair behind her ears and looked at her lovingly.

"Tristan, can we push the wedding a little later?" Ava asked with her big doe eyes.

He raised his eyebrows as if asking her to continue.

"I want to try my hand in jewelry designing. When I met Leena, she showed me how interesting it can be. I'm really interested. She told me she would help me if I wanted to pursue it," Ava explained.

Tristan was silent for a while, contemplating. "Okay, little one. I will support whatever career you want to pursue. I will talk to Leena as soon as possible," Tristan replied.

"Thank you, my love," Ava hugged him.

He was stroking her head when he noticed something, 'Is that the stuffed toy I won for you at the fair?" he asked.

"Uhm-hmm," Ava nodded. He felt happy seeing Ava treasured his gifts.

Her room smelled like her sweet and fresh. Tristan started kissing her lightly at first. The outcome of his visit left his spirits in high hope. He was getting ideas on how he would take her on her bed when he remembered her parents were downstairs.

They were getting overcome by their emotions, kissing passionately, and moaning against each other. 

Tristan could not keep his hands to himself. He laid her gently on the bed, but there were too many pillows, so he tried to push them all away. He needed more space to roll around in. 

Ava started opening his shirt buttons. Tristan held her hands and stopped her, "Not now little one, your parents are downstairs."

Ava pouted, feeling disappointed. Tristan chuckled and flicked her forehead, 'Think about what they are going to say. Do you want them to say no to our relationship?"

"Ava! Come down right now!" Mrs. Wesley called from downstairs. Her voice seemed like it sounded urgent.

Tristan and Ava got up, helping each other straighten their clothes. They headed downstairs, walking hand in hand.

What they saw as they came down was a total surprise. Tristan's grandma and grandpa were standing in the living room, surrounded by a lot of gifts.

"Grandma, Grandpa, what are you doing here," Tristan frowned.

"You brat! You came here to meet Ava's parents but did not bother to inform us," Grandma complained. Grandpa kept a neutral expression. He came along for the ride.

Mrs. Wesley was speechless. Tristan's whole family was shameless.

They just found out about their relationship today, and yet Tristan's whole family came like they were finalizing the marriage today. 

Mr. Wesley was angry and irritated, but he cannot disrespect the elders. So he decided to behave courteously.

"Please be seated. Let us talk," Mr. Wesley tried to smile.

"There is no need for so many gifts," Mrs. Wesley said. Tristan already got them so many gifts, and now his grandparents were bringing more into the house. There was almost no space to place the gifts in the living room.

"How can I come to see my future granddaughter's family empty-handed? That would be a disgrace!" Grandma was over the top.

"Grandma, how are you?" Ava asked sweetly. Hugging grandma to greet her.

"Grandma is good now that I have seen you," Grandma lightly pinched her cheeks.

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley wondered how many times Ava met Tristan's grandparents for them to become so close.

"Grandma brought so many gifts for you. If you don't like any of the gifts, just let me know," Grandma said.

"I always liked all the gifts you brought me, grandma," Ava said softly.

"Good, good," Grandma got satisfied each time she saw Ava.

"Mr. and Mrs. Wesley, I learned that my grandson came today to let you know about their relationship and to talk about marriage. So I came immediately. My husband and I are satisfied with Tristan's choice. 

Ava is such a sweet and adorable child. You've raised her up very well. She has very good manners. 

I am asking Ava you to allow her to come to my house as my future granddaughter. Tell me, what do we need to give you for Ava's hand in marriage? Jewels, property, luxurious items? We are ready to satisfy your conditions," Grandma said.

Mr. Wesley was stunned, hearing the old lady's conditions and demands. Why did they want to steal his innocent daughter so badly? Can't Ava be in his house for a few more years?

"Tristan talked to me already. My wife and I agreed to the relationship but not yet to the marriage.

We want Ava to finish her studies, then we can plan the wedding. As per our conditions to have Ava, we are on the women's side so there is no need. You can tell us what your conditions are," Mr. Wesley said.

"Well," grandma was looking at Ava, "We just want Ava. We have no conditions, and we don't need anything. After the wedding, Ava belongs to the Ambrosio family, so all the Ambrosio family wealth belongs to her ", Grandma said.

"Maybe we should have an engagement now and think about marriage later," Grandpa suggested.

"Grandpa, I have already decided everything. Ava still has one more year so let us not rush things," Tristan said, not wanting to aggravate the situation. He knows that Ava's parents are not ready to give her off yet.

They were protective of their youngest daughter, and he understood that Ava looked so fragile and innocent that everyone around her got protective over her.

Grandma and Grandpa got Tristan's message and kept quiet. They know Tristan had everything under control, and they did not want to spoil it.

"Grandma, I never told you I was coming here today. How did you learn about it?" Tristan asked.

"PA Jack told me," Grandma said. Jack looked nervously everywhere but at his boss. Tristan glared at Jack.

Since Tristan was not sharing any details with grandma, so she used Jack to spy on him. She was very nosy when it came to their relationship, so she told Jack to tell him everything they were doing.

Today when Jack told grandma that Tristan was going to meet Ava's parents. She decided she should come too. She did not want to miss such an important day.

"Jack expects to get a bonus this month," Tristan said. Jack was shocked, 'Wow! Today is my lucky day. I was sure he was going to get angry at me. Maybe I can take Kelly out for a dinner or a picnic.'

Jack is a spy for his grandparents, who worked out in his favor. He was happy that Ava's parents agreed to the marriage after meeting his grandparents. Her parents realized how serious his intentions were, and they also learned how much they loved Ava.

"Why don't you stay for dinner," Mrs. Wesley asked for formalities since it was already nighttime by the time they finished talking.

"Sure, why not," Grandpa replied happily.

Mr. Wesley glared at his wife. 'What are you doing?' he thought. She coughed to hide her embarrassment.

Since all the servants were there, all the dishes were prepared in less time. 

Ava sat in between Tristan and Grandma. It surprised them when both of them were serving all the dishes to Ava's plate. She was oblivious to people observing her. She talked to both of them with a big smile on her face. 

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley's fears were allayed as they observed Ava around her future family. It looked like Ava was in good hands and she will be handed over to a very nice family. They have found the family that will treat Ava like they have treated her, just like a queen.

Mr. Wesley saw how different Tristan was with his daughter. He did not have his usual cold demeanor. Instead, he was very attentive and caring. 

Mr. Wesley finally found what he was looking for. He was satisfied with his son-in-law. His daughter has chosen a good man to marry.