"Geez Avery why are you making such a big deal out of it.You here so that means I was right about him not making you go to jail.""The only reason why I'm still here is because I had to marry him.""Why didn't you invite me to the wedding.No wonder you wearing that big diamond.You didn't waste time sis at least one of us will have a better life.I always knew you would do good for yourself and I was right.Married to a billionaire."She rushed over to the table and grabbed the watch that was on it."Put it back Nicole.""It's a Rolex sis.I can get good money for this besides I doubt Alex will notice if it's gone he probably has a whole drawer full of them.Is he here or someone else?Does he know about your past.What you used to be and do.""There's no shame in what I did for a living in the past Nicole.So stop making it sound so horrible.Give me back the watch."Avery held out her hand to her."My advice.Don't tell him unless if you prepared to lose all of this."She waved her hands around
"Alex I was only letting you know.We managed perfectly well when you weren't here."He isn't too happy about the idea but he is glad that his mother will be in good hands.He never thought he'd ever say this but he trusts Avery more than he ever trusted any woman before."Fine.I expect you to take it easy and ask Claire for help if you need rest."He reached inside his jacket pocket."Before I forget. This is for you."He slid two credit cards towards her."As my wife you'll get a monthly allowance spend the money on whatever you want."Avery stared dumbfound at the cards,she can't believe it."I don't want your money Alex.I have a job.""Not anymore."He said matter of fact."My wife won't work.It's my responsibility to provide for you and the triplets and our unborn baby too.Your only job is to take care of our kids and yourself.Looking after the family and the household is your responsibility.Leave the rest to me."She appreciated how he said..our baby..and not his.How he referred to them a
"This is delicious Avery."She said during the meal."Who taught you how to cook this.""Margaret.I asked her for a few Mexican dishes.""You did good.Did you know the food you cooked tonight is Alex's favourite." Avery's gaze fell on him.Their eyes locked."You very fortunate son,I hope you won't let her slip through your fingers.""I won't unless she runs away first."She wonder what he meant by that even if she can ask he won't explain.Alex is a man of his own."I spoke to Catalina they are coming home tomorrow and invited us over for dinner.Will mother be up to it.""I'll never miss an opportunity to see all of my kids and grandchildren under one roof.After all these years the almighty finally blessed me."The rest of dinner was enjoyed with light conversation the triplets stayed up fifteen minutes past their bed time and when Alex helped her in tucking them in it was harder than usual.Alex started to put up a fuss and that caused the girls to be cranky too.They didn't want anything th
"Say it."She urged."That he raped me."Avery doesn't think she can go through with this.What if Alex won't look at her in the same way.She doesn't need nor want his pity it would be terrible."Yes he did.""Was he caught."She took comfort in the hand that was gently caressing her back."No."She smiled sadly."Every time I think about it it makes me so angry.He got to live his life freely and move on as if nothing happened while I..I..."She stopped,even now it's hard to talk about it."If it's difficult to continue then don't.""Most of my life it's only been me and Nicole,she took care of me.When mom died of an overdose Nicole couldn't handle it.She took our mother's death much worse than I did.I was fourteen when she started doing cocaine by then it's been a year since our mother died.My dad was never around but as far as I know he's no longer alive too."She paused for a second."Nicole met a lot of people because of her drug addiction especially men.We were living in a motel when she br
She nodded."I'm fine.Although I am a little anxious and I have no idea why.""We can stay."His fingers caressed her cheek."No.We won't."She put on a smile."Let's go.""Hey."He caught her wrist."You look beautiful.""Thank you."Her gaze ran over his casual clothing."You don't look too bad either."It was his turn to smile."Avery I absolutely love your necklace."Cathrina told her downstairs."It's beautiful."Alex had asked her to wear the emerald necklace he'd bought her at the exhibition and it sat so perfectly,including the bracelet and earrings."It was made just for her."Alex's hand came to rest around her waist.He's been totally different since she opened up about her past yesterday.He's showing a little affection towards her.This morning a beautiful set of flowers had started her day that came from him.She had been caught of guard even Cathrina had commented on the wonderful,loving gesture.When he came home an hour ago the first he did was make love to her.They didn't have sex but
"I do."He touched her arm."You look terrified Avery.Something happened out there for you to be so scared.Did Nick....""No!"She snapped over him,that made Alex frown she can see he doesn't believe her."I..uhm..-""Is everything alright in here."Catalina's voice filled the room."Avery.Is something wrong.""Not now Catalina."Alex said."Avery and I are still busy having a discussion.""Alex,I'm fine.Let's head out it's rude to make everyone wait.""To hell with everyone."It was his turn to snap,only it was out of anger. "Something's wrong.I can see that.And we not leaving here until you tell me what's going on."She can't tell Alex the truth,no matter what happens."Can I have a minute alone with your sister.""No!"He refused."You're my wife dammit.I have every right to know what's going on.""Alex please.I beg you."She pleaded."Whatever I have to talk about is a woman thing.Nothing more.We'll only be a few minutes.I promise."He kissed the top of her head."If Nick did something to upset
The rest of dinner went smoothly and when it was time for nightcaps Alex declined Avery knows he's in a hurry to go home so he can grill her about what happened but she won't none of that the second they stepped into their bedroom she headed for shower and to her luck he received a phone call she was coming out of the bathroom and saw him standing outside on the balcony as if sensing her presence he turned their eyes locked.He came over to her each step that brought him closer made her heart thud even faster.He hasn't touched her since yesterday and she so desperately wanted to feel his arms around her at least there she feels safe,she gets a sense of peace and comfort she never felt or experienced before."I have to go."He said breaking the silence."I understand."She said her heart breaking,she had hoped to fall asleep in his arms again after her encounter with Nick she won't get any rest."Is Nick the man who raped you."Avery froze for a full minute."No."She lied and moved away fr
"No.Selina already brought me my lunch."Selina is their new housekeeper, Catalina had given her a list of trustworthy and reliable candidates in the end Avery had chosen Selina and it's a decision she doesn't regret."She also mentioned you haven't eaten lunch or breakfast.You need to eat,you're pregnant if you don't eat the baby doesn't eat."Cathrina came over to where she was standing behind the kitchen island."You lost weight,the dark circles under your eyes hasn't gone away.Is something troubling you.Did you and Alex have a fight.""No.We fine."She can't trouble Cathrina with her issues she has enough going on with her health."I miss him that's all.So do the triplets they wake me up during the night and cry for him,hence the dark circles under my eyes.I haven't been getting any sleep.""Alex won't be too happy once he comes home and find you looking like this like someone who's about to fall down and drop dead.Eat a little please.That's all I'm asking."She cupped Avery's cheek."The