Chapter 14

Elena POV

Ava arrives after a few minutes. She bursts out of the car and runs towards me. I smile, standing firm, opening my arms to embrace her as well.

“Poor Elena," she exhaled, dropping her neck on my shoulder. My hands rub her back as I hug her tighter.

“Thank you for coming, Ava.” We let each other go.

She smiles. Her brown eyes soften as strands of her blonde hair fall on her face. Then she narrows her eyes at me. "Elena, have you been crying?” She touches my cheek, wiping off the remaining tears.

“I forgot Dad's birthday.” I say in my soft voice.

“I’m sure he understands, Elena. "I'm sure he understands how you are trying to cope without having him anymore," she says. She slightly pulls my cheek; my lips part, giving way for another smile.