"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
"I'm the lucky one.If it hadn't been for him I never would've had the triplets and my life would probably be over.""What do you mean by that.Has this got to do with Nick."Avery never disclose to Catalina about her past profession,she was afraid Catalina would judge her but Catalina deserves the truth.Before she could open her mouth,she heard a flash of a camera then another,and another.When she turned her eyes got blurred by all the camera flashing.Next thing she knew she was surrounded by a bunch of reporters firing questions at her about her relationship with Alex and if it's true that they getting married.She heard how others asked if it's true that she's a stripper and work as an escort.Avery almost fainted right there and then.How do they know all these stuff and where did they get it from.Alex had mentioned he'll officially release a press statement once he gets back from Rome.Then how come...her thoughts trailed of.She might have an idea who did this,it's Nick.Who else can i
"You just got here."She said."I know but this is important."He stood and straighten his jacket before coming over to her."One thing that will never happen is me not wanting you or getting tired of you.Don't doubt what we have."He lightly kissed her on the lips."I'll see you soon.Tonight I'm having a press conference I want you present."No.She can't go out in public.Not yet."No Alex.I can't.It's too soon.""Hiding away won't help.I know you not a coward.You'll show and prove to whoever did this that you're strong.I'll be by your side every step of the way. You have nothing to be afraid of.""I appreciate your kindness Alex.My only wish is that someday you'll allow me in and give me a chance to love you and show you what a good man you are.""Avery.Do you love me."He asked,she was bound by the power of his gaze even if she wanted to look away he won't let her."If I say yes.What then."She challenged.They both stared at each other,time stood still.Whatever happens now whatever he'll s