74 First Day Back Home (2/2)

It was Laila's turn to look guilty ”See it just fell down and it was kinda funny then we played tattoo artist and I volunteered to get tattoos.” Avery put the tray down on Laila's vanity and turned to Loreley, he raised one eyebrow and waited for her explanation.Loreley looked sheepishly as she took a peek towards her father and started to pout her lips ”I always wanted to see what was inside a pillow but was told pillow fighting was more fun.”

Avery facepalmed himself before he started laugh his head off.He doubled over and tears started to escape his eyes.”Oh my god your all too cute!” he roared as he tried to catch his breath.The girls watched Avery laughing on the floor and decided to join in.Once everyone calmed down Avery grabbed his girls in for a hug and a kiss.

”I'm sick of cleaning let's get a decorator in and redo everyone's rooms but for now how about we go down stairs and eat - ugh... plah plah plah OLIVIA!” Avery shouted as she tried to scurry away after she smooshed cake into her father's face.”Run!” she shouted happily.Lalila and Loreley looked at one another and got up to run away.

Avery wiped chunks of cake from his face and got off the ground.He armed himself with cake in his hands and shouted into the halls.”You have insulted my honor!Prepare for war!” he said as he ran after the girls.

.....

It was late and the Steel family decided to camp out in the living room for the night, after they washed up.The started up a movie and each girl found a spot to lean onto their father as he sat on the ground.”Dad.” Olivia said as she looked up from her father's thigh.”Hmm.” he said as he was starting to nod off.”I love you.” Avery smiled and gave off a warm glow.”I love you too, I love all of you... so very much m-my little gi-girls.” he said before he fell fast asleep.

The girls giggled as the moved off of him and gently placed a blanket over him.They continued to watch their movie and soon everyone was asleep while the TV played the next featured movie.

The next morning Olivia woke up suddenly and rushed to the nearest sink, which was unfortunately in the kitchen and started to throw up fiercely.The others woke up suddenly do to the noise and rushed into the kitchen just as Olivia slid from the sink towards the ground.

”Olivia are you alright!” Loreley shouted as Laila rushed to her side and checked her over.”I don't know I've been feeling so nauseous lately and I couldn't help it and threw up.” Olivia said weakly.Avery walked over to the fridge and pulled out a ginger drink and passed it to Olivia.

Olivia saw the drink and licked her lips as she greedily took the bottle from her father's hand.The moment the golden liquid touched her tongue she ripped the bottle away and gave it back to her father.”No, I don't want it.” she said sickly.Avery sighed and went back to the fridge and pulled out a bottle of carbonated sparkling water.”Maybe this.” he said dryly.

Olivia look at him skeptically and took the drink.Her stomach sang it's praises as she chugged back the cherry flavored water.”Yes” she sighed as she finished the drink ”That was fantastic!” she said happily and she pulled herself off the ground but quickly stumbled backwards.Loreley and Avery each grabbed her hands and Olivia gave her thanks before straightening herself out again.

”Woah there Livy your going to have to take things slowly till you become more stable.” Avery said as he watched her gain her balance.Olivia looked confused but let his comment slip as she brought her hand to her head and felt another wave of dizziness wash over her.

”How about you girls head toward the dinning room and I will make some breakfast ok?” he said sweetly as he looked at his girls.They nodded and walked away together.

Breakfast was served and Olivia felt her stomach turn when she smelt the breakfast sausages, she pushed the plate as far away from her as she could and grabbed a bowl of strawberries instead.Avery laughed as he watched her polish off the bowl.”More?” he asked and Olivia couldn't help but nod her head.He walked over and gave her his share of strawberries.

Olivia almost threw up her meal right then and there, Avery chugged back his coffee and walked back to his seat humming to himself.The moment the coffee smell was gone she felt better.Olivia was perplexed about her situation while Laila and Loreley looked deep in thought.

Avery kept humming to himself a happy tune, not letting his smile leave his face.He knew the answer to her conundrum but wasn't going to let them know the answer just yet.