Avery’s POVShelia walked into Emma’s office immediately after knocking twice, “Sorry Miss Emma for interrupting you, but Mr. Jamal has been waiting outside your office for the past twenty minutes.” Sighing Emma stared at me for some minutes I nodded slightly knowing what she was requesting, and then she replied, “Ask him to come in,” Instantly Shelia smiled and bowed slightly before walking out of her office. “Are you sure about this Avery?” she asked inaudibly. I nodded slightly with a warm smile on my lips, “I will just excuse myself, Can I use your restroom?” I inquired calmly. “Yes, you can Avery.” I stood up quickly from the couch and walked briskly towards her restroom trying to avoid Jamal. Immediately, I opened the restroom door, he walked into Emma’s office. I quickly shut the door and leaned on it with my back, Jamal’s cologne filled the office and even the restroom where I was standing. My heart did not stop racing, I held my chest trying to calm myself, but it was fut
Avery’s POVThe clock was ticking away on the wall while Liam stood there staring at me, I grew uncomfortable under his intense gaze. “Did you just insult me, Avery? Are you trying to say my questions are stupid?” he asked, taking long strides towards me.For some reason, I was already tired of running away or begging Liam, so I stood there waiting for him to do his worst, but I would make sure to save my baby from his hits. Staring at him without flickering my eyelashes I noticed he stopped abruptly a few inches away from me, gritting his teeth he ran his finger through his hair aggressively.Exhaling sharply he turned around and paced for some minutes before looking at me, “So you are no longer scared of me, right, What did you discuss with Emma Addams on your trip to Paris? I'm certain you said some things to her because there is this different aura around you since you returned from that trip, I just can’t place it, but I will very soon. You are mine, Avery!! I own you so keep bei
Liam’s POV Standing in front of Avery’s door, I suddenly recalled everything that happened yesterday when she returned from my grandmother's house.……..My heart kept thumping loudly in my chest while Avery climbed the stairs, I felt intense guilt for the first time in a long while. She was in severe pain I could tell from the look in her eyes, it seemed like I suddenly realized everything I had been doing to Avery. The sad thing was I could not take any of it back and now Laura is ready to do anything to stay in my life, it's quite obvious she would not hesitate to tell the truth about my background. Sighing I slumped on the sofa, my head was slowly spinning. Earlier today, the private detective whom I contracted with emailed me informing me about the dead end in his recent search around the hospital. This was so bad, the one reason why Avery decided to sign the contract without looking back. I failed to take good care of her. How terrible can I be? I was still deep in thoughts,
Avery’s POVMy pupils dilated due to the rage I felt in my body right now, staring at Liam I tried to fathom what he said a few minutes ago. My mom was no longer in the country or was I hearing things now?Wrapping my hands around my body I shook my head sideways trying to get my emotions in control, “What do you mean by, my mother was flown to India to get treatment from a specialist? I hope you are joking Liam, just tell me it's one of those pranks you love to pull.” I said in a low tone.Sighing he looked towards the window and retorted, “It's not a big deal Avery, I was only trying to keep my promise to you Or was it such a terrible thing for me to give your mother the best treatment? You better pull yourself together and learn to accept the fact that she is not in this country. If you behave properly, then I might arrange for flight tickets so you could pay her a visit.”I could not really understand at first, was he trying to make me figure out that he did me a favor by sending
Author’s POVAt Mr. Cashmere’s Residence, he was so furious listening in on Avery’s and Liam’s conversation. Jamal felt so infuriated, he felt like punching Liam until he bled through every opening in his body. How dare Liam lay a finger on Avery?Letting out a loud groan he threw a figurine at the wall and suddenly began pacing around the room he tried to think of the possible way he could help Avery right now.Everything in him screamed to take her away from Liam’s residence and bring her over to his house where she would be safe, but then he knew Avery would not be okay with the idea.“Shit!! For how long would you allow that piece of trash hold you in such a way?” he said with so much pain in his eyes.He recalled how Avery was treated like a princess while her father was still alive, Avery was the talk of town. Every woman wanted to live her life Avery, had everything at her beck and call, it was still shocking for Jamal to watch from afar how much Avery tolerated Liam.It still
Liam’s POVLaura shrieked before saying, “We are finally going to Hollywood baby, no more Avery or Emma Addams trying to come between us. I love you so much babe, I love you so much.”Laura’s lips tasted so good as I pulled her closer to my body while we were in the store, “I love you too Laura.” I paused after making that statement it felt surreal since I did not mean to imply it, but then I wanted to please Laura.Breaking free from her hold we continued shopping, Laura kept on selecting and my heartbeat increased. This was one of the most expensive stores in the city, and she was not even trying to go slow with the things she was purchasing.Jason’s last advice rang in my ears, “The account is low Mr. Liam, we need to cut down on expenses.” Exhaling sharply I was trying my best to please Laura I just hope this would end in a good way, not to worry after this new movie is out I would make tons of millions that would cover up these lapses. I said quietly to myself to give me some sor
Avery’s POVI woke up feeling frail and tired, my body ached terribly. Trying to move my body on the bed, but the pain was unbearable, “Ahh!!” I screamed as a sharp pain shot through my body.Tears stung my eyes while I pulled myself upward and slowly propped a pillow behind my back. A ray of sunlight pierced through the window illuminating my room but then my body was a wreck.Slowly everything that happened yesterday flooded my mind, I recalled barely eating anything as I kept throwing up. Liam’s words had a huge impact in altering my mood throughout the day. Maria tried to make me eat some more, but it was useless as my mind was not at rest.Exhaling sharply I placed my hands on my stomach slowly caressing it. I said softly, “I'm sorry, baby, mommy is an emotional wreck right now. Please hang on, I will get us something to eat.”My eyes glistened for a moment imagining how long the journey to my freedom was, there was a soft knock on my door and Maria walked in afterward with a war
Avery’s POVThe room suddenly felt stuffy, and I found it difficult to breathe, clutching my chest as tears rolled down my eyes I muttered, “Please open the windows, Maria.”She quickly placed the breakfast tray on my table and walked to the windows unlocking them, immediately the cool wind filled the room I felt my muscles relaxed, but it did little to ease my bleeding heart.I buried my face in my hands while I sobbed uncontrollably, everything was exhausting. Liam precisely has a way of pushing me to the edge and leaving me to die in the darkness that lurks around.Maria wrapped her arms around me and pulled me into a bear hug, “My Lady everything will be fine, please stop crying, your body is still so weak crying would only make your health worse.” she whispered calmly while stroking my back slowly.My throat felt patchy as tears streamed down my eyes, I could not think of anything to say right so I decided to rest my head on her shoulders and allow the tears freely. After some mi