Ava.I sat at my dressing table staring blankly at the mirror while I brushed my hair. It was around nine in the evening and my head was a mess.When I went for my therapy session today, I never expected to bump into Emma. Hell, I never expected to offer to wait for her, then invite her for ice crea
I stay quiet as I watch him take off his coat, then tie, then socks. The rest of his clothes come off, until he’s left in nothing but his boxers. I watch him as he crosses the room and disappears into the bathroom. Seconds later, the shower turns on, and I pull my eyes from the door, and focus strai
His voice is hoarse as he tries to suppress his emotions. The tremble in his voice is my undoing. I don’t like it when he’s in pain. I hate it.“Rowan…”“No, Ava. It’s true. I was almost too late and deep down I know that had it not been for Ethan screwing up, I wouldn’t have had a chance with you.
Gabe.It’s been roughly two weeks since my first date with Harper, and I’m at a loss on what the fuck I should do.I know it doesn’t make sense given I had her before and I divorced her, but I crave her like I’ve never craved anyone or anything.She somehow finds her way into every thought I have wh
How the hell did we have someone like her working for the company?Her list of wrongdoing keeps rattling in my mind and I can’t stop the anger that begins to simmer inside me.“Get me HR here!” I breathe through clenched teeth. “And sent that fucking woman a dismissal email. I don’t want her in this
Harper.I am dead tired and so hungry I think I’m going to die. I didn’t have breakfast this morning because I woke up late.There has been a discussion on an important business deal, so Gabe has been going to the office earlier than I do. I didn’t sleep well at night, so I totally missed my alarm.
“Your actions and bad attitude got you fired. Don’t blame your damn mistakes on me.”“It’s you fault. If you hadn’t come here, none of these things would have happened.”I was to slow to respond, so when she launches at me and strikes, I'm taken by surprise.I stumble before righting myself up. I wa
Moving towards the small bar at the corner of his office, he gets a small pack of ice, wraps it in a towel before coming back to me. Gently, he takes my hand and places the ice on it.“Does it hurt?” he asks so softly that I struggle to hear him.“A bit,.”“I didn’t think you had it in you to punch