This is the last chapter for the year( or the first chapter of 2019 cause it 9:30 pm where I live) But I really hope y'all love this chapter.

"Nova! I told you we are not getting no candy!" Iris scolded her daughter her who had a bag of candy in her hand. "Go put it back," Iris told Nova. god, she that the grocery store she chose to go to have candy in the front of the store it is always the first thing her daughter sees and always ask her for as soon they walk in.

"But it's my favorite" Nova whined

"Nova!"

"Fine" Nova signed putting the candy back on the shelf

Soon picked up Nova and put her in the cart so she won't run off or get something like candy or a toy, while she does the groceries.

" Hello ma'am," a teenagers boy said handing a flyer to the town annually festival they have every year after soccer season was over to Iris "I hope you can make to the festival on Saturday, " the teen said.

"Thank you," Iris said as she scanned through the flyer" but I'm not really into Silver Cheetahs," Iris told the boy

" Oh, I thought you were since your daughter is wearing a Sliver Cheetah shirt" the boy pointed out seeing Nova's silver and a purple shirt with the team mascot in the center of the shirt.

"That because my daughter is more into them than me," Iris told the teen.

"Oh so her dad must be a Silver Cheetah fan," the boy said snapping his fingers

"No, that not the case," Iris told the teen " we were watching the game one night and she just instantly fell in love with the team" Iris the boy

"Ahh cool," the boy said, " you guys definitely should be at the parade Saturday since it's going to be the biggest Silver Cheetah festival ever!" The boy said

Nova's eyes began to sparkle when she heard this " momma, can we go?" Nova begged " pretty please"

" If you are good for the rest of week I guess we can go," Iris told Nova making Nova smile ear to ear.

" awesome see you guys there, " the boy said waving bye to the two of them.

" Ok Nova I am only here to get stuff for your lunch and a few things for the house nothing else ok sweetie," Iris told her daughter.

" Ok, but if I'm really good can I get something?" Nova asked

" Fine I buy you one but that's it" Iris promised her daughter

Xxx

As soon Ash made it to his house he rearranged his furniture in his living room, so people will be able to dance and walk around in. Afterward, he ordered some food from his favorite restaurant and asked one of the servants if one he can pick his order up around 11:30 pm, which he gladly said yes to.

Soon Ash felt his phone rang he glanced at the caller id and saw it was his fiancee, Ella.

" Hi, babe," Ella said through the phone."Congratulations on your win!"

" Thanks" Ash smiled.

" Maybe I can come over and 'celebrate' with you later on," Ella said

Causing Ash to smirk " I'm hosting a party at midnight, so maybe we can celebrate when," Ash told her " But we can't maybe you can come with me on my road trip Friday," Ash said inviting Ella to the road trip he always goes to after soccer season is over.

"Hmm, sure that sounds like fun" Ella smiled.

"Great I see you when"Ash said before hanging up with his fiancee.

Xxx

(Friday night)

"Nova, I made your favorite for dinner " Iris announced as she finished making the bowl of pasta salad for Nova.

"Yay!" Nova cheered running to the kitchen table

" Hey, wash your hands first," Iris told Nova placing two of pasta on the table

"Ok!" Heading towards the sink in the kitchen and washed her hands. " there all clean" Nova said showing her hands to iris

Iris smiled and give Nova a thumbs up letting her know she can go to the table.

Dinner time was time Iris and Nova gets to talk, Iris usually listens to Nova's day at school or Nova will share things on the top of her mind, which always seems so random to iris.

"Momma"

"Mhm"

" Can you get me a daddy"

Iris nearly choked on her pasta when her daughter asked her that. "A - dad Why do you need one of those, when you have me"

Iris knew her daughter will eventually ask questions about her not having a dad especially after she started school but she was hoping she will ask her questions like how was her father like or looked so she can make something up for an answer.

" to do daddy things with" Nova answered her mom like it was no big brainer.

"You know can do it with me right," Iris said

"How you're a mommy not a daddy" Nova said

"Well I can be both" Iris suggested

"it's not the same," Nova said frowning " do daddies cost a lot? is that why can't have one?" Nova through that dads cost a lot since Iris will not buy her things that cost a lot.

Iris quickly thought of an answer, " Well daddies isn't for sale"

"Why not!" Nova asked upset "I have money!"

" How much?" Iris asked

" Hmm, two dollars and three small coins" Nova told Iris

" That more than what a lot of people have " Iris her daughter "maybe you can buy you a souvenir or some candy at the festival tomorrow," Iris said hoping she can change the conversation

"But I don't want a souvenir or candy, I want a daddy!" Nova said

"So you're telling me that you don't want to go to the festival tomorrow with me," Iris asked

"No, no," Nova said " I want to go to the festival with you tomorrow"

Iris smiled to herself to the fact she successfully changed the topic. For the rest of dinner, Nova did nothing but talk about the festival.

Iris knew that she got off easy that time, especially since Nova is as stubborn has both her and Ash combined.

Iris already knows she has to come up with an answer when Nova asked her who's her father is really soon. But she wasn't sure if she will lie about him or tell the truth about who he is. Iris sighed since she didn't want to tell Nova that her dad died before she was born, but also knew if she tells her the truth she may get bullied at school since nobody will believe that Ash Ketchum is her, and she just making things up.

'Why is being a single mom is so hard!' Iris thought to herself.

Later that Iris decided to ask Nova why does she want a dad so badly all of sudden.

" And they lived happily ever after the end," Iris said closing the book "uh sweetie I have a question," Iris said placing the book on her lap "remember what you said at dinner today"

"About getting a daddy" Nova said, " did you changed your mind about getting me a daddy?"

"Uhm no sweetie," Iris said causing Nova sighted at Iris answer "I was just wondering why you want a daddy so badly"

"Cause everyone to have a daddy in my class, but me and its fair" Nova said crossing her arms.

"Nova why you never told me this" Iris asked her daughter. Iris had no idea that the kids in her class were bullying her.

"I don't know," Nova said

"What about me having a daddy" Nova asked

"Nova, do you remember when I told you that everyone has different kinds of families"

Nova nodded

"Some kids live with both their mommy and daddy, while you live with only your mommy" Iris explained to Nova " like a lot of kids around the world" Iris added

" Oh okay, but I have another question," Nova said

"What is it?"

" well someone in my class told me that my dad left when I was a baby because he hated me. Is that true"

"your daddy doesn't hate you, sweetie," Iris said

"Really!" Nova said happily. Iris smiled and nodded

"It's past your bedtime sweetie," Iris said " and we have to wake up early to get ready for the festival tomorrow so time to go to bed"

"Good night!" Nova said before she kissed Nova's forehead and finish tucking her in.

"Good night momma" Nova said before closing her eyes and falling asleep.

I hope you guys like this chapter!

oh can you guys please comments I will like to hear your thoughts on this story and even ideas what should happen next.

bye see everyone next year! oh and Happy New Year!