AVA I stood there on the doorstep, the cold night air biting at my skin, feeling more alone than I ever had in my life.I stood still for a moment, unwilling to believe that I was just thrown out of my matrimonial home.Suddenly the door was pushed open and relief shone in my eyes for a second, expecting to see Liam come for me but all my hopes were shattered in a matter of seconds when Clara stepped out, dragging my luggage behind her."Good you are still here. Here is your cheap bag ok. Leave us alone" she threw my bag on the ground. "Clara please..." I pleaded for her to hear me out but she upheaved her hand at me, a devious glint in her eyes as she marched towards me."Didn't I tell you on several occasions that one day, you'd be thrown out of this house? And now look. I didn't have to even lift a finger. You brought this upon yourself and you will suffer the consequences of it alone" Clara sneered before turning to leave.I stared at her as she shut the door, it sound reverbera
AVAThe next morning, I woke up with swollen eyes and a heavy heart. The events of the previous night replayed in my mind like a relentless nightmare. Tamy’s mother had been so kind, offering me a safe place to stay, but the pain of betrayal and the weight of the accusations against me were suffocating.I reluctantly got out of bed, my body aching from the restless sleep. The small room Tamy’s mother had given me was cozy, with soft, floral-patterned curtains and a comfortable bed. But the warmth of the room couldn’t penetrate the cold fear that gripped my heart. I sat on the edge of the bed, gathering the courage to face another day of uncertainty and humiliation.I just still can't believe that I have been finally thrown out of my own matrimonial home like a rag.Reaching for my phone, I hesitated before turning it on. A part of me didn’t want to see what the world was saying about me, but I knew I couldn’t hide forever. The screen lit up, and notifications flooded in. My heart sank
Chapter 39AVAI left Tamy’s mother’s house with a heavy heart, clutching the small bible she had given me for strength. The streets seemed colder, the air sharper, as I made my way to the cafe where Denis had demanded we meet. My mind was a whirlwind of fear and anger. How had it come to this? My life had become a tangled web of lies, and Denis was at the center of it all.The cafe was nearly empty when I arrived, its warm interior a stark contrast to the turmoil within me. Denis was already there, lounging in a corner booth with a smug smile on his face. His casual demeanor only fueled my rage as I walked over to him.“Ava, glad you could make it,” he said, his tone dripping with insincerity.“Cut the crap, Denis,” I snapped, sliding into the seat opposite him. “What do you want?”He leaned back, a predatory gleam in his eyes. “I’m here to help you, Ava. I can make all these accusations disappear. But there’s a price.”My stomach churned with dread. “What kind of price?”His smile w
AVAI was still trying to make sense of the meeting I had with Denis three days ago when the knock on the door jolted me from my thoughts. Tamy, who was in the kitchen, looked up at me from the stove with concern. Her mother’s small home had become my refuge these past few days, a place where I could hide from the humiliation and heartbreak that had driven me out of the Tyson mansion.Denis really expected me to accept his terms? The audacity of that man to request such an outrageous thing from me!He had accused me of something so vile, so utterly false, that it still made my stomach turn—cheating on Liam with him, he was a man I barely knew. And because of that lie, I had been thrown out like yesterday’s trash. The memory of John Tyson’s cold, unforgiving gaze as he ordered me to leave still haunted me.And now he wants me to sleep with him to clear my name. Just the thought and memory of his sly smile made me furious. My fist curled into balls and my chest heaved.The knock came ag
AVAThe tension in the room rose with an unprecedented speed as John Tyson glared at us. His lips were pulled to a sneer, his sharp gaze calculating as he stood some metres away from us like a barricade."What's going on father?" Clara asked as she descended down the flight of stairs. The moment our eyes locked,she let out a gasp, her eyes widening in surprise at my unwelcomed arrival."Ava?" She whispered, before turning to face her father, "What is she doing here dad? What's this adulterous woman doing back in our house. I thought we got rid of you" she spat.Normally, I'd be bold to speak out in my name but today, hearing her vile words and their scornful gazes made me want to recoil in my skin.I know I shouldn't have come here."Ask your cousin. Liam this woman doesn't belong here. We threw her out for a reason..." John Tyson pointed his forefinger at Liam, approaching him with predatorial steps as the words gritted out of his mouth.I became extremly frightened, clenching tightl
Uncle John sat in his dimly lit study, the heavy drapes pulled shut, blocking out the fading light of the day. The room was furnished with dark wood and leather, giving it a somber atmosphere that matched his mood. He looked up as Ava entered, her face pale but composed. She had been through a lot in the past few days, but she carried herself with a grace that John found both irritating and intriguing."Ava, my dear," he said, his voice smooth and deceptively warm. "Please, have a seat."Ava hesitated for a moment before taking the offered chair across from him. She was wary of Uncle John, aware of his dislike for her. Still, she knew better than to show her apprehension."Thank you, Uncle John," she replied politely.John leaned forward, his hands clasped together on the desk. "I want to extend my apologies for the way you were treated. It was a difficult situation for everyone involved, but I hope you understand that we had to act in the family's best interest."Ava nodded, her expr
The Rays family estate, a sprawling mansion stood imposingly against the backdrop of the late afternoon sky. In the opulent living room, Amelia and her mother, Isabella, were seated on a plush sofa, deep in conversation.Amelia’s eyes were bright with excitement as she spoke to her mother. "I’m telling you, Mother, this plan of ours is foolproof. Ava will be out of our lives for good, and Father will finally see her for the manipulative person she is."Isabella nodded, a faint smile on her lips. "Just be very careful honey. This is a dangerous game we are playing” Isabella advised.Yes she supported their endeavors but this was a risky plan nevertheless.“Why are you always worried about nothing mother? Just relax please” Amelia rolled her eyes, tired off her mother’s incessant worry.“Because you are not just toying with Ava but also with the reputation of her inlaws. The Tysons are a very powerful family" Isabella adviced.“I know mum. Ava has always acted like she was better than
AVA As I walked down the sidewalk, hand in hand with Liam, the late evening sun warmed my skin, a welcome contrast to the cool breeze that rustled the leaves above. I looked over at Liam, who was grinning from ear to ear, his eyes shining with pure, childlike excitement. It was rare to see him this happy, and it made my heart swell with affection. "I can't believe we're going for ice cream!" Liam exclaimed, his voice filled with glee. "It's been so long since we did this, Ava." I smiled, squeezing his hand gently. "I know, Liam. I've missed hanging out with you like this. It’s good to get away from everything for a bit, isn’t it?" He nodded enthusiastically, his eyes darting from one storefront to the next as we passed by. "I remember the last time we went, you got that weird flavor. What was it again? Something with chocolate and… pepper?" "Chocolate chili," I laughed. "It’s not that weird. You should try it this time. It might surprise you." He made a face, his nose crink