FAMILY

Chapter Eleven - Pool

Ava's Pov

When I reached the dining room everyone were already seated in their seats. I saw an empty seat beside Justin and went and sat beside him, so that I was facing Lexi. I always wondered why we had a big dining table but I can see now it's because we have a big family. The seating arrangement went like this.

Grandad

David (dad) - Clara

Uncle Connor - Aunt Audrey

Uncle Michael - Aunt Charlotte

Damien - Dimitri

Kyle - Andrew

Bryan - Chase

Archer - Cole

Noah - Daniel

James - Justine

Alexis - Ava

Grandma

When I sat down the maids started bringing all the foods prepared by the women. When they finished, they bowed a little and left. I scooped some spaghetti and meatballs into my plate and started eating. The table was noisy with everyone talking to each other.

Our cousins were all talking to each other and asking Lexi questions upon questions and she was answering them with a grin, soaking all the attention given to her. Our grandad, uncles, dad, Damien and Dimitri were talking about work. The ladies, aunt Charlotte, aunt Audrey and Clara were talking about what type of dresses or shoes or designer bags they bought.

I know all these things because I strain my ears to hear what they are all talking about since I have nothing better to do.

"Do you not like the food Ava" grandma asked in a soft voice looking at me in concern. I didn't even realize I was playing with my food. I quickly shook my head my ponytail swishing behind me and my bangs in my eyes and answered her "no it's delicious. It's just that I'm not that hungry" I said in a soft voice too while moving the stray strands of my hair that came out of the ponytail from my eyes and tucking it behind my ear.

She nodded her head but didn't look like she believed me. "By the way, the food is delicious. Did aunt Audrey made it" I quickly changed the topic to avoid the look she was giving me.

She threw her head and laughed " your aunt's and Clara can't cook to save their lives. It's the maids and u that did most of the cooking" she said "well it's very delicious" and it's true. I haven't had a food this delicious in a while. "Thank you dear." She smiled at me and asked me to tell her about myself.

I fidgeted in my feeling nervous because it's been a while since anyone asked me this question, but nevertheless, I answered her.

"Umm...well my name is Ava, I'm eleven years old. I like to read a lot because I enjoy it. I love doing gymnastics. I like chocolates. I love singing too. My favorite food is Mac n' cheese. I like pancakes and I love apple juice and anything that has apple in it." Surprisingly, I didn't stutter while talking to grandma.

I've always wanted a grandma. I always hear the kids at my old school saying that they went to their grandparents house and their grandmother bake cookies for them to eat with warm milk while their grandfather tell them stories.