The next day, Ava woke up early to go to the university. The fact that she had been successful in persuading her mother last night made her very happy. At first, she was talking about what others would say. But then Ava had to tell her that by marrying Harper, she could get a father’s name. Though Ava loved her father a lot, she would have to accept Harper as her new father if she wanted happiness in her mother’s life. Ava took a quick shower and got ready hurriedly. She left her house without eating breakfast, telling her mother that she needed to do some work outside. “I have to talk about it with Stephen. He is also concerned about his father," she thought to herself. When Ava arrived at her university, her friends noticed her. Luke gave her a puzzled look. “What am I hearing? Did you go somewhere with Stephen yesterday? Is he blackmailing you for something?” Ava was stunned to hear that. “What are you saying, Luke?” “One of my friends saw you going with him.” Debra was sta
"Ian, why are you looking at them like this? They will feel uneasy," Ronald said to Ian.For quite some time, Ian had been fixating his gaze on Ava and Stephen.It bothered him that Ava was getting closer and closer to Stephen. He was mad at Stephen because, last night, when he asked him about what Ava was saying to him, he replied that it was nothing much.It was obvious that something was going on between them, and he did not want to tell him about it."Don't you think he is talking too much with that nerd?" Ian asked his friends."Everyone is aware of Stephen's personality. He never engages in unnecessary conversations with others. There must be a reason," Cryan assumed."But what might be the reason?" Paul asked."There is nothing, guys. He is a man. He can fall for anyone you know," Ronald said, glancing at Ian.Ian furrowed his brow and turned to him. "What did you just say?""What? Did I say anything wrong? Don't you all agree with me?" Ronald asked others.Ian scoffed at him a
Ava went back to her home. Her mother was not at home because she had already gone to the hospital.Ava remained in her room throughout the entire day, thinking about her future.The only thing she could do was hope Harper would make her mother happy and give her what she deserved.In the evening,Ava was lazing around on the couch and watching television. She could hear her phone ringing.Her phone, which was sitting on the table close to the kitchen, caught her attention briefly. She forgot to take her phone from there after having lunch.The phone rang, but she was too lazy to go and answer it."Come on, Ava. You have to do it."After getting to her feet, she proceeded to walk to the table. She looked at her phone screen and saw that it was a group call.She received the call and immediately connected with the other three people in the group."Hello, guys," Ava said."Stephen called us to invite us to his party."It was Abigail who spoke out. Her voice was desperate."Oh, thank God
Ava looked at herself in the mirror. Both her mother and Stephen were successful in convincing her to get a makeover.Stephen brought her to a young woman who was his cousin. It seemed like she knew about Ava, so she did her best to give her a new look.When she was done, she told Ava to look at herself, and Ava was shocked.She had her hair dyed a dark brown color and cut it in long layers. It was giving her an elegant look.Because she did not wear glasses, her face was clearly visible. The young woman applied smokey makeup, giving her a hot look.She was dressed in a black knee-length dress that hugged her body and showed off her curves. Her black high heels gave her a little more height than usual.Overall, she appeared to have changed completely.Ava was really stunned by looking at herself.“What a beautiful girl!” the young woman complimented her.Ava flushed and looked at her. "Thanks."When she went out of the room to meet Stephen, he was equally stunned. He knew Ava was beau
Ian was not feeling up to attending Stephen's party. He did not know why he was angry with Stephen.However, he reconsidered attending the party after Ronald called and informed him that everyone wanted him to join them."Didn't you all hear me? I don't want to go," Ian said to Ronald while lying on his bed."Bro, what's wrong with you? You have never declined an invitation to attend a party. And it's our Stephen’s party. Now, what makes you avoid parties?""I am not in the mood.""I know why."Ian thought Ronald would talk about Ava again."Don't talk about that nerd again," he warned him."Wait a minute. When did I talk about Ava? I think you have gone crazy about her.""Don't try to change your words. You were about to speak about her.""No. Have you forgotten that you have a girlfriend?"Hearing Ronald, Ian frowned. He indeed forgot about Nova. In fact, she had been sending messages to him the whole day to go with her to the party, but he ignored all of her messages."Ian, we all
"You can sit here. No one will bother you. If anyone dares, just send me a text," Stephen said to Ava.Ava gave him a nod. Abigail and Debra were looking at them while sitting beside her on a couch.They saw Stephen going to his friends. They turned to face Ava."He is being so nice to you. I have never seen him speak to anyone in such a sweet manner," Abigail said."Maybe he thinks of her as his family since very soon they are going to be a family," Debra said.Ava was only listening to them. She took sips from her drink. It was her first time drinking. So she was feeling wired.She noticed a couple making out in a corner. Her eyes shifted to other sides, and she was surprised that many couples were doing the same."They should get a room,” Ava muttered.Abigail and Debra laughed when they heard her."Stephen won't allow them to enter any of the private rooms.""Oh."Ava bent down to a small table near the couch and placed her half filled glass. Her gaze fell on a boy who was looking
Stephen looked in Ian's direction. He was indeed staring at Ava. He did not know what was wrong with Ian. Over the past few days, he had started to behave strangely.What stunned him were Ian’s dark eyes. They were calm. He was silent as well.Was it silent before the storm?After diverting his attention away from Ian, he responded to Ava by saying,"Don't worry. I told him to stay away from you."Ava sighed with relief. She did not want to see Ian. Talking with him was like asking for her own humiliation."Let us have a conversation about it with our parents directly and see what outcome they come up with," Ava told Stephen to change the topic."Sure. What about the day after tomorrow? Let's have a family dinner," Stephen said with excitement."Family dinner?" Ava mumbled while looking at the floor.The experience of having a family was completely foreign to her. She only had her mother, whom she called her family. She was unable to have the opportunity to spend the rest of her life
Ava gulped as she looked into Ian's furious eyes."What are you doing here?" she asked him.She did not want to see him. And here he was! Why did he come to the room where she was? Could he not use another room?"Same question to you. What are you doing here?" He asked and got to his feet.At the sight of him coming closer, Ava blinked her eyes. She turned to the door and thought to leave the room immediately.So she rushed to the door, but before she could even touch the doorknob, a hand grabbed her wrist and pressed her against the door.The fact that she attempted to leave the room was the straw that broke the camel's back for Ian."Where are you running, nerdy?" His voice came out with mockery.Ava was startled by his sudden action. Her thoughts went back to how he had treated her in the storage room.Would he lock her here too?"L-Leave me.""Why are you stuttering, nerdy? You didn't stutter yesterday when you were going with Steph."Ava recalled that she had a chilly tone of voi