I Hope You Will Never Regret

Avery knocked at Aunt Bridgette’s room but there was no response. She opened the door and walked inside. She walked to the balcony to see if she wasn’t there. She wasn’t surprised to see her there. Avery tiptoed and stood beside her quietly. Aunt Bridgette was so focused she didn’t even see Avery standing beside her. Avery was so touched when she saw the painting.

The painting had soft and delicate colours and it was amazing. She was standing beside Principal Glen receiving a trophy from Chairman Taylor. Aunt Bridgette managed to capture joyful moments. The smile on Avery’s face was eye-catching. It was a beautiful day.

Bridgette felt like someone was watching her. She turned her head. When she saw Avery, she stopped painting and said, “Baby, when did you come in? Please show me your trophy.” Avery smiled sweetly at her and handed her trophy and the gold medal to Aunt Bridgette.

Aunt Bridgette hugged her and said smiling, “Congratulations, you did well, my beautiful Avery. I have something for you.” She took a gift bag from her closet and handed it over to Avery. Avery flashed Aunt Bridge with a beautiful smile, then she took the gift with both hands and opened it. She screamed when she saw the Galaxy Star Projector.

Last night she was watching television with Aunt Bridgette when they advertised the Galaxy Star Projector. She indicated that she was going to ask her father to buy it for her. Before she told her father, Aunt Bridgette bought it for her. She was over the moon. She was so touched. Tears streamed down her face.

Aunt Bridgette took Avery in her arms and wiped her tears. Avery felt that she had made a good decision by not choosing her brother over Aunt Bridgette. She smiled and said, “Thank you Aunt Bridge, I like it a lot.” Aunt Bridgette beamed with joy and kissed her on top of her head and said, “Tomorrow, I will take you out for shopping. Let’s invite my mother and Aunt Rose to accompany us as well.”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Avery smiled and said, “Thank you Aunt Bridge for putting a smile on my face. I decided to give up on Aiden. He told me that he wished his mother had aborted me when I was in his mother’s womb. His words were cruel, but they opened my eyes and I finally realized how deep he hates me.” Aunt Bridgette hugged her tightly, but she didn’t utter a word. She didn’t know how to comfort her.

At 6 pm, Hope went to Avery’s room to inform them that food had been served. Avery didn’t want to spend time with people who didn’t care about her anymore. She asked Aunt Hope to bring their food to her room. A few minutes later, Hope came with another helper. They set the table, and then they put food and three plates.

Avery was puzzled when she saw them setting the table. Aunt Hope indicated that Mr Martins would be joining them as well. Avery wasn’t surprised because Aiden was very rude to her. Maybe their father was avoiding him too. Mr Martins walked to Avery’s room and said, “Sweetheart, I will eat with you from now on.” Then they sat on the dining table and started eating. The atmosphere was warm.

Elsewhere, Aiden had a confused expression when he saw his mother eating alone in the dining room and asked, “Mommy, where is everyone?” His mother replied annoyed, “Your father is accompanying his precious daughter to her room. She decided to eat in her room to avoid us.”

She thought her son would be happy about the news, but he was very sad. His father chose his sister over him. His heart ached; he felt abandoned. It wasn’t his intention to tear his family apart. His father’s action hurt him deeply. He felt suffocated, he couldn’t breathe.

When his mother saw that, her face became ugly and said, “Aiden, you have to be strong. Who cares about your father? You have me in your corner. I am so disappointed in you, Aiden. I told you about abortion in confidence. Why did you say those words in front of your father? Why do you care about Avery so much?”

Aiden looked at his mother and replied, “I am sorry, Mommy. I was so upset. I didn’t mean to say those words to my sister in front of my dad. I care deeply about my father and my sister. I loved them so much. Losing them is like losing part of me, Mom. I don’t care about my sister’s nanny; I want my family back. I will apologize to my sister and ask for forgiveness before it is too late.”

Mrs Martins was fuming, and said, “Aiden, you have to be strong for Mommy. Do you want your father to divorce me and marry Bridgette?” Aiden shook his head and replied, “I am a child, but I know that there is nothing between Daddy and my sister’s nanny. Mommy, were you lying to me all this time?”

His mother was shocked when she heard Aiden’s words; she was choked by her saliva. Would Aiden abandon her as well? She looked at her son with tears in her eyes and said, “After you left, your father served me with divorce papers. You have ruined my marriage. Are you happy now?” Aiden was so shocked to hear that and replied, “Mom, I will apologize to my sister and to my father.”

They looked at the food, but they didn’t have an appetite. Aiden’s heart was in a mess. Was he the cause of his parent’s failed marriage? He played with his food, and then he excused himself. He went to the second floor to his sister’s room. When he was outside the room, he heard laughter. His heart became bitter, and then he decided to come back later.

After dinner, Avery showed her father her gift. She switched it on and the white ceiling turned into a starry night sky. When her father saw a shooting star, he urged Avery to make a wish. Avery giggled; she closed her eyes and made a wish. What would be Avery’s wish? Would she wish to be reconciled with her brother?