Chapter 92

Days went by and the pain of the loss started decreasing in time. Although, every now and then, Dominik would still shed a few tears when h e reminisced Samanta. Aháva was his rock, his pillar, his reason to hold on.

Dominik h a d to call his wife to let her know about what had just happened. She, hearing such awful news, thought of traveling to join her husband's grief and support him but, he refused claiming it was unnecessary and, due to the situation in the region, he'd rather she and Abraham should not be exposed to any sort of danger.

Due to Samanta's sudden passing, the hearing was rescheduled 2 days ahead. The results came to the judge's hands and, said results revealed Dominik was, indeed Aháva's biological father, with a 99% probability. Aháva Raina Mobarek-Andrade was his daughter. Without a question.

The decision was clear. The legal process had begun, they only needed wait for the custody of the girl to be handed over t o her father.

It was determined that Samanta's parents were not fit to take care of the child due to lack of resources, also, Mr. Victor Andrade suffered from a delicate heart condition. Amir's father was discarded after Dominik's lawyer claimed h e did not want to know about the girl, o r the deceit he had been victim of for so many years. Aháva could not understand why her grandpa was acting that way, but she still asked Allah to watch over him and help him forgive. Maher Mobarek, also volunteered t o take the child's custody, but she was not living i n the country, her place of residence was now a small town South of Chile, also, Mr. Hallagan emphasized the fact that they were not blood relatives.

Teresa tried, but, even being her blood relative, Dominik Weigand had more rights being her father. Apart from that, Dominik had many more things to his favor.

Charlotte was optimal candidate to take care of Aháva, being young, healthy and well-off. However, having no blood relation discarded her from the short list of possible guardians, leaving Dominik as the only ideal contestant to be granted complete custody of Aháva.

After a few days of deliberation and studying the case, Mr. Hallagan and Dr. Maleb reached an agreement, Dominik Weigand would become legal guardian of the girl effective immediate and he would provide personal tutors while the school year started in Munich.

Due to work engagements, Dominik had to go back to Germany.

It took him one week to fix the documents he needed in order to take his daughter with him. Dihanna and Abraham came to Egypt one days before Dominik and Aháva left, by Dom's request, he had a plan for his whole family.

Aháva was very nervous, being the first time she would meet her brother Abraham, and the thought of knowing her father had a wife, who would now be her stepmother, made her think of Cinderella and she prayed in her mind that Dihanna were not like in the story, she knew her name because Dominik told her in one of the many anecdotes they shared.

That day, auntie Charlie would bring her to her father's hotel, after picking up all she would be taking with her.

“Don't be afraid, honey. You'll see they are very nice people and they will love you very much” said Charlotte was she drove her beautiful black Mercedes Benz, that was once Samanta's, and now, in her absence, it had been inherited by Aháva, same as the mansion. Mr. Ihshan Mobarek bought the property under the girl's name and there was nothing more he could do about it. When Aháva became of age, she would have the freedom to do with it as she pleased. Amir, being her legal father, also left her a modest fortune, considering the actions he owned in his father's company and a few properties outside the city.  

Amir tried several times, to have his own children with Samanta, but, no matter how many times they tried, nothing happened. He underwent several medical studies until they informed him of his infertility. For weeks, Amir remained depressed, but with time, he came to terms with it and turned all his love and dedication to Aháva, naming her his only heir. And that was how Aháva became a rich child.

“Oh! They are here” said Dominik with a smile as he opened the doors and see Charlotte holding hands with Aháva. “Come on in” he stepped aside to let them in.

“It's all set. I packed the girl's fundamentals. Her bag is outside, in the car” said Charlie.

“Very well. I will have a bell boy to get it” answered Dominik.

“When do you leave?” Asked the blonde.

“First thing tomorrow. The plane leaves at 9 o'clock” Dominik leaned in towards his daughter, to hug her. “Did you miss me, princess?”

“A lot, dad” she answered, giggling.

“Oh! You must be Aháva!” A female voice sounded in the room, and, along with the woman, a small boy were looking at Aháva.

“Love, meet my daughter. Aháva, this is Dihanna” he paused and walked towards his wife and son. “And this young man right here” he put his hand on Abraham's shoulder, “is your little brother.”

The boy tried to hide behind Dominik's leg, he was embarrassed for some reason. Dominik smiled, he picked up the little boy in his arms and brought him closer to Aháva. Abraham hid his face in his father's neck.

Aháva felt a little bit scared, being in front of her stepmother, reminded her of the evil stepmother in the story. However, the woman before her was very pretty, she had an honest smile and blonde hair. She looked at her brother and could not help feeling excited.

“Something wrong, champ? When did you get so shy?” Dominik asked Abraham.

Aháva smiled and extended her hand out to her little brother.

“Hi, I'm Aháva” she politely introduced herself.

“What is it, Abraham?” Asked Dominik to his boy, who remained hiding in his neck.

“She's too pretty, papa” murmured the boy.

Dominik laughed out loud.

“Ah! That's what it is. Yes, she is. And she is also your sister” he moved his shoulder to invite Abraham out from his neck. The boy looked up, looked at Aháva once again, and his cheeks blushed.

“She resembles you so much, honey” commented Dihanna. “Go on, baby, say hi to your sister” his mother urged him.

Dominik put Abraham on his feet, right in front of Aháva and, for a few seconds, they both remained standing, staring at one another.

Almost one minute later, Aháva took the first step. She got closer to her brother and hugged him.

Dominik, Dihanna and Charlie observed the scene, it was so cute to watch.

After a while talking with Dominik, telling him every little detail about the girl, her taste, allergies, habits and customs, everything fundamental to know about his daughter, Charlotte said goodbye to Aháva, who could not avoid the nostalgic feeling of knowing she would not see her auntie Charlie for a long time.

The rest of the day, Aháva and Abraham were playing together and watching movies o n TV. Dominik and Dihanna were planning their family vacation.

The Weigand family vacation.