Thank you guys so much for 300 reads. I was kinda shocked that so many people were interested in the story. Anyway, here's a pretzel 🥨 Have a good day!

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Avery's pov

Here I was, sitting in a white chair in the office of the man whos gaze I was currently avoiding. The man that could actually be my father. The chair was comfortable, I have to admit, but one spill and it's the end. I wouldn't last a day with a chair like that.

Even if I thought about everything except the reality, I couldn't escape it. I only could feel the heavy gaze of the man in front of me. The doctor should be back with the results by now. If it's negative, should I yeet myself out of there quickly or stay there and ask for his help to find my mother? What if it's positive? What will he do? Accept me? Help me to get rid of me? Put me in an orphanage?

The single thought of having to live in an orphanage makes a shiver go down my spine. I heard horrible stories about orphanages. My best guess is that he'll help me find my mom and then never talk to me ever again. It would be pretty surprising if he accepted me and became a good father like you see on tv.

My thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. My possible father told the mysterious person that I imagine to be the doctor to come in.

I heard the door open in a chilling squeak. I felt so nervous right at this moment.

"Hi M. Desantos, Miss Martin. The results are ready. So, the results are- "

He was interrupted by a knock on the door. Gosh, it makes me even more nervous.

"Who is it?" My possible sperm donor asked, annoyed. He probably couldn't wait to kick me out of his mansion.

"Cora"

"Enter"

Cora entered with a bright smile on her face.

"I came here to be Switzerland. Even if the results are negative, I would still be Avery's godmother and if they're positive, I'll help deal with a solution." She quickly said. "Oh shit did I interrupt the results? Go on, go on"

The doctor chuckled.

"As I was saying, Avery Martin and Ricardo Desantos are in fact, without a doubt, related. Avery is your daughter, M. Desantos."

I wasn't that surprised actually. My mom did say it. And she's not a liar, or a cheater. The one surprised was Ricardo? Father? Verified sperm donor? What should I call him? Dude that thought I was a gold digging liar? They all fit.

He looked really shocked. Like he couldn't believe that I was his daughter. His eyes were opened like a deer in front of headlights and his mouth was wide open.

I was just standing there, arms crossed, in the white chair. The doctor didn't really know what to do, so he quickly slipped out of the room. Cora still had a smile on her face.

"I have a niece! Another female in the family! Wanna go get some ice cream Avery?" She chanted

"Hell yeah! I heard the gelatos in Italy are like no others!"

"Come on!" She quickly took my arm.

We passed the office's door and turning the corner, I could still see the shock in my father's face. He didn't move since he got the news. Oh well!

We got in Cora's car. She drove to a gelato coffee place named Angelo's about 20 minutes away from the mansion.

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"Mmh... oh my god! This gelato is actually incredible! It's so good!"

"I know, right? Try the mango one!" Cora urged me.

"I'm so full. Every single flavour is absolutely delicious! What's your favourite? How can you actually choose one?" I asked her

"Simple answer; I don't. I don't have a favorite. Everytime I get a gelato I tell the person serving that I want five scoops of random stuff. Problem solved"

I laughed.

"You're actually a genius! Sometimes, mom and I can't choose something for movie night, so we use a roulette app with options and it chooses for us. It's way simpler when you don't make a decision at all" I explained to her

"Jo was always indecisive. I guess you got that too" She laughed

I looked at the time. 11:36 pm.

"It's getting late, auntie. Can you drop me off at the hotel?"

"No problem darling. I'll go pay the check."

She stood up and went to the counter. A cute server went to our table and cleaned everything.

"Hoped you liked everything."

"I did. The gelatos are really great here."

"I'm glad you think so, it's my family business"

"It's really awesome. I'm Avery." I extended my hand.

"I'm Angelo. The cafe is named after me" He shook my hand. He gave me a dazzling smile that almost blinded me.

"Nice to meet you, Angelo" I smiled back

"The pleasure is all mine. Could I get your number? You seem like a fun person to talk to." He asked

"Yeah, of course."

We exchanged numbers. God, was he cute.

"Grazie Bella" (Thank you beautiful)

"Avery, you're ready to go? We got to get you back to your hotel. " Cora came back. When she realized I was talking to a boy, she gave me a grin. It was kinda scary.

"If you don't mind, m'am, I could bring back Avery to her hotel safely. My name is Angelo Barsotti my family owns this place and my shift ends in 5 minutes and my scooter is in front." Angelo proposed my aunt.

"Thank you, Angelo. It's really appreciated, but if my niece goes missing, I know where to find you"

"Bye auntie!"

"I'll come pick you up at noon tomorrow." She told me "Be ready"

"Yes m'am!" I saluted

She gave me one last look and went out of the café, to her car.

I turned to Angelo.

"Do you need help until your shift ends?" I asked him

"Can you serve this couple, please?" He asked me while giving me two plates and pointing to an older couple.

"No problem!"

I take the plates and walk to the elderly couple.

"Here you go! Buona giornata!" (Have a good day) I smiled at them.

"Grazie Tesoro" The woman responded

I walked away and Angelo was waiting for me at the entrance.

"Ready for a ride, bella?" He asked while giving me a helmet. "Hold on to me. You could fall if you don't"

I did as he said and put my arms around his waist.

The scooter started with a motor sound and we were off. I told him the hotel's address and enjoyed the ride.

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It was awesome. Like nothing I've done before. Feeling the wind on my face and the feeling that I was free and could do absolutely anything.

The scooter stopped in front of the hotel.

"Thank you, Angelo. It was awesome." I thanked him.

"Do you want to do a short visit of Rome with me tomorrow, before your aunt comes to pick you up?" He asked me.

Before I even thought about it, I nodded.

"Absolutely, it would be nice"

"I'll pick you up at nine. See you there Avery" He winked and rode off.

I couldn't stop smiling. He was really something. I quickly went up to my room and set an alarm for 8. Once that was done, I fell on my bed, way too tired to change or do anything else.

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Hoped you liked the chapter! By the way, the Italian traduction are made by google translate because I don't speak the language. If you see an error, tell me and I'll correct it.

Bye ppl!