ZAYN Ava's screams and wails were the only thing that could be heard as we reached the hospital. I had somehow managed to keep her awake all through the ride. The nurses immediately rushed out to help with the gurney, “Zayn…. It…hurts,” Ava cried out, and I tried to contain my emotions as I held her hands tightly, “Nothing is going to happen to you,” I whispered, my heart racing with fear. I just couldn’t understand what had happened. “Zayn!” She screeched in pain, and I tightened my grip on her hands, as we rolled the bed into the theater room. Just at the entrance, two security men stopped me, “You have to let me in, please”. I begged, my voice strained, “I’m sorry sir but—” “For fuck’s sake, that’s my wife! She needs me, can’t you see how she’s screaming in pain!” “I’m sorry, sir…” “Fuck you!” I cursed at him as I hit the flower vase, it came crashing on the ground, but I didn’t care. The only thing in my mind was AV
ZAYN She froze for a moment as if contemplating what to say. “I’m listening, Casandra,” I spoke up, impatiently. She scoffed, “That’s a silly question, Zayn, how do you think I knew she was in the hospital?” “How the fuck am I supposed to know that?!” Rolling her eyes, she crossed her arms. “Since you always want to create a scene. I’ll tell you.” She replied, her voice loud and sharp, “I went to the house after finding out what Uncle Andrew did, only for me to hear from the guards that Ava was rushed to the hospital.” I eyed her suspiciously, I had to keep all of them very far away from me—no one was to be trusted again! “How did you think I knew?” She asked again. “That’s not important, Cassandra”. I replied coldly, “She’s fine, you can leave, we don’t need visitors now.” “But the doctor said that—” My eyes narrowed, “How did you know about what the doctor said?” “Why are you asking me these stupid questions, Zayn?
AVA My eyes fluttered open, but I immediately shut it, due to the bright light before opening it slowly once again. The beeping of the machines, the scent of antiseptic and the comforting presence of Zayn beside me, filled the room. I turned to face him—He was still asleep, his face looking worn out. My hands found its way to his face, tracing his features softly. Sometimes I wondered how he felt seeing me in this frail and vulnerable state almost every time. He probably blames himself….. I heaved a deep breath, my hands now on his chest, and just then something pressed against my hand from his shirt pocket. I reached out for it, pulling out a small shiny object. My heart melted—It was a ring. A beautiful one. A warm smile spread across my lips, he had wanted to propose last night…. I could feel my heart swell as I imagined walking down the aisle with him, calling him my husband, raising our kids together. He had managed to sneak into my like and shower
Ava’s POV“You spent everything?!” I exclaimed, my voice rising as my hungover husband stumbled into our room and onto the bed.It was 6am, but I hadn’t been able to sleep since I found out that he had closed our joint account on the count of bankruptcy.Ethan groggily lifted his head, his bloodshot eyes squinting at me. “Keep it down, woman,” he groaned, his voice rusty before he gulped down the hungover drink I made him.What a joke? I wasn’t even going to talk about the fact that he was coming in by this time.Tossing a pillow over his face, he muffled, “My head is killing me, just let me sleep this off, okay?"I was shaking in anger as I re-read the paper on my hand, “Ethan, our joint account is empty, and you want to do what? Sleep it off?”“I’m pregnant! I’m with child, and we have nothing but this house? What happened to our savings! What happened to…”“That’s enough woman, you wanted this and not me, so please don’t just start! I fucking lost an investment and all I want to do
Ava’s POV When I got to the doctor's office, I froze at the doorway. The doctor was there but he wasn’t alone.“Ava, you are here…”, Dr. Smith's face when I walked in wasn’t encouraging, and I immediately panicked.“Is there something wrong with my baby?” I asked, still at the door, and before he could answer a deep husky voice drew me to the man seated opposite him.“Mrs. Ava Brown? Do come in” there was something about his voice that helped me calm down but only for a second before the alarms in my head started ringing.“Who is this?” I asked immediately I took in his appearance. Dressed in a white shirt and jeans that did nothing but show his chiseled body structure, my eyes trailed down from his defined jawline down to his toned body.He smelt like danger.“Mrs. Brown, please come in and settle down so we can talk” Dr. Smith said, pulling me out of my trance and as he cleared his throat I composed myself, hiding my flushed face with my hair.Holding his piercing gaze, I asked, m
Ava’s POV“How long are you going to cry?” Zayn finally asked, and I froze, my sobs halted mid-breath. I had spent the entire day crying, from the divorce to this latest betrayal. Zayn's words struck a chord within me. I took a deep breath, wiping away my tears. I looked up at Zayn, my eyes locking onto him. “You may have signed a contract with my now ex-husband,” I began, my voice steady, “and honestly, it has no business with me. I suggest you get a refund from him, this is my body, and it’s only I that gets to decide, you don’t know how much I have always wanted this child, and I will not let you take him away from me.But Zayn interrupted me, “Yes, that's why you would have access to them, and the best part is after everything you would be paid for everything”“Being a paid live-in nanny doesn't sound bad?” He added, and I felt like I'd been slapped. A live-in nanny? “You are a joke mister, do you think money matters to me, I didn’t take a dime in your trashy money so you had b
AvaA week passed since I was brought to his place. I counted all the days. Every single day I tried to find a way, but all the paths had been blocked. I wasn't allowed anywhere outside the mansion and all the guards left had their eyes on me.It was suffocating. Same routine of eating, taking vitamins and sleeping all in isolation.I couldn’t help but wonder if this was how the next nine months of my life would be.No, I refused to stay here for that long. I wanted to live with my child, in a place full of life. My child deserved more than this.I refused to give up hope. I was going to find my way out of here, but first, I had to confront Ethan.The reminder of the man I once called my husband made anger surge inside me. He had ruined my life, was cheating on me and used me and my child for his gain. He was going to answer to everything mAnd thereafter, I was going to take as many belongings as I could and run from this place. Even if it meant leaving the city, I would do it if it m
ZAYNI was startled by her last words. No one has ever spoken to me in that manner before, but I’d let her. Hurt shone in her eyes, and for the first time in a long while, I felt remorseful forever causing her pain. At this point, I couldn't do anything besides just stare. Was I truly a monster as she thought? I believe that I was doing the right thing. She wasn't going to leave with my legacy or harm him in any way.Sophia's arms stroked my arms gently as I continued brooding. “I hate seeing you this way. Why do you allow such a non-entity to have so much impact over you?” I scoffed at her accusations because this was not what I was expecting her to say. “How is your trip to Rio de Janeiro going?” I replied. She moved away from my back and sat on my lap. “I believe that you have a lot to tell me about your trip too. How come I am just finding out that you are leaving without informing me? That's wild if you ask me.” She responded, ignoring the question. That was a cop-out. “Soph
AVA My eyes fluttered open, but I immediately shut it, due to the bright light before opening it slowly once again. The beeping of the machines, the scent of antiseptic and the comforting presence of Zayn beside me, filled the room. I turned to face him—He was still asleep, his face looking worn out. My hands found its way to his face, tracing his features softly. Sometimes I wondered how he felt seeing me in this frail and vulnerable state almost every time. He probably blames himself….. I heaved a deep breath, my hands now on his chest, and just then something pressed against my hand from his shirt pocket. I reached out for it, pulling out a small shiny object. My heart melted—It was a ring. A beautiful one. A warm smile spread across my lips, he had wanted to propose last night…. I could feel my heart swell as I imagined walking down the aisle with him, calling him my husband, raising our kids together. He had managed to sneak into my like and shower
ZAYN She froze for a moment as if contemplating what to say. “I’m listening, Casandra,” I spoke up, impatiently. She scoffed, “That’s a silly question, Zayn, how do you think I knew she was in the hospital?” “How the fuck am I supposed to know that?!” Rolling her eyes, she crossed her arms. “Since you always want to create a scene. I’ll tell you.” She replied, her voice loud and sharp, “I went to the house after finding out what Uncle Andrew did, only for me to hear from the guards that Ava was rushed to the hospital.” I eyed her suspiciously, I had to keep all of them very far away from me—no one was to be trusted again! “How did you think I knew?” She asked again. “That’s not important, Cassandra”. I replied coldly, “She’s fine, you can leave, we don’t need visitors now.” “But the doctor said that—” My eyes narrowed, “How did you know about what the doctor said?” “Why are you asking me these stupid questions, Zayn?
ZAYN Ava's screams and wails were the only thing that could be heard as we reached the hospital. I had somehow managed to keep her awake all through the ride. The nurses immediately rushed out to help with the gurney, “Zayn…. It…hurts,” Ava cried out, and I tried to contain my emotions as I held her hands tightly, “Nothing is going to happen to you,” I whispered, my heart racing with fear. I just couldn’t understand what had happened. “Zayn!” She screeched in pain, and I tightened my grip on her hands, as we rolled the bed into the theater room. Just at the entrance, two security men stopped me, “You have to let me in, please”. I begged, my voice strained, “I’m sorry sir but—” “For fuck’s sake, that’s my wife! She needs me, can’t you see how she’s screaming in pain!” “I’m sorry, sir…” “Fuck you!” I cursed at him as I hit the flower vase, it came crashing on the ground, but I didn’t care. The only thing in my mind was AV
ZAYN The ride home was smooth, my mind racing with thoughts of Ava…. I couldn’t wait to share the good news with Ava—To tell her it was all over, No more problems No more attacks We could change the environment and build the family we always wanted. A fresh start. The gate was opened, and I drove in, parking the car before getting down. My eyes scanned the compound, some of the guards had retired for the night and only a few of them were roaming around the compound to ensure safety. I made my way into the house, eager to see Ava, but on entering, an odd quietness greeted me. The house was too quiet, as if no one was in. Normally, Ava would sit and wait for me, but she was nowhere in sight, Something was off. I could feel it. “Ava?” I called out, my voice echoing through the room as I walked up the stairs—The first thing was to check her room. I got to her room, and that was when panic set in—She wasn’t there! “Ava?” My voice ro
ZAYN I arrived at the location he had given me, and brought out my phone to call when a slight tap on my window glass stopped me. I unlocked the door, and he joined me, “Good evening sir,” He greeted, handing me a file, “The papers and pictures are all in there,” “Are you certain this is their house?” I asked, looking at it again, “Yes sir, I followed Miss Sophia and this was where she entered,” “Okay, your balance will be sent to you. Thank you,” I said, and he wanted to open the door when he paused, turning to face me, “Is there any problem?” “Yes. About the poisoning you said I should look into, Ms. Sophia is also responsible for it,” What?! It was shocking to know that the Sophia I knew was capable of this. Why would she—because they were after the property all this while! How foolish was I? I couldn't, I see all this? I heaved a deep breath, “Where’s the proof to support that?” “Ms. Sophia had purchased some heavy substance of drugs that can flush out babies, she
CARTERI walked out of the house, with nothing but a small suitcase and a broken heart. The mission here was supposed to be easy—Destroy the Beckham family. But I couldn’t. It’s been two years now, and I couldn’t bring myself to do it. My family vendetta was against Williams Beckham—Zayn’s father, and now he was dead, the plan was to destroy everything he ever built to the ground. The first mistake was getting close to Zayn and realizing that he was nothing like his father, and the second mistake was,AVA.I don’t know how and when it happened, but—I’ve fallen deeply in love with her. And I might be leaving for now, but I’m going to be back when she needs me the most.Zayn didn’t deserve her. She was too pure and innocent to be intoxicated by his family drama. For now, I was going to stay on the low and watch. Andrew Beckham Cassandra Beckham Anna Beckham and last but not the least, the devil orchestrating all of this—Rebecca Beckham.They all wanted Ava dead, so my missio
AVA I froze, still unsure of what I had just heard, “What did you just say?” I questioned, turning to face him. “Sophia is sleeping with my uncle,” What?! How is that possible? “Then when did you…” “I found out the day we fought at the hospital, not only is she sleeping with my uncle, she is married to him, and they have three kids,” Fucking hell! This revelation was mind-blowing…. How did no one suspect? I mean….my mind drifted off to when I saw them sitting at the sitting room the other time, There were signs! “Ava, I know I have hurt you multiple times but this—none of what I said was true,” Zayn continued, now walking to where I stood. “Don’t come any closer,” I said, my voice low and calm, and he paused, “I tried giving you a sign, I winked multiple times and I know that wasn’t enough but—”. “But what Zayn? You should have told me!” I interrupted him, “At least beforehand, we were together all day, and you didn’t say a word, how did you expect me to fe
ZAYN I watched her leave. Of all times this piece of shit to show up it had to be now! This wasn’t how I planned to confront Sophia, this wasn’t the fucking plan! Ava…. I’d hurt her yet again, seeing her tear up broke my heart into a million pieces. But I had no choice— we needed a location— The private investigator I hired has been on my neck all day—The plan was supposed to be me catching then red-handed, but all efforts to find their private home was abortive, and so he suggested I propose to Sophia, she would want to relate it to Andrew, and then we can get their location. I was supposed to inform Ava this night before anything, but seeing Sophia lie and try to guilt—trip me when she had three kids for my uncle disgusted me to the core, and it seemed like the perfect time—the only regret was that I hurt the one I loved. Sophia broke away from the hug, a smile formed on her face, “This feels unreal, baby. Never would I have thought this was your plan a
AVA “What’s going on here?!” Zayn questioned again, his voice firm and sharp. I stepped backwards, creating distance between Carter and I before looking up to Zayn, “Actually, we were….” “Ms Ava had a bit of distress and I thought to help her out, an insect happened to enter her eye,” Carter cut in, a stoic expression on his face. Zayn cleared his throat loudly, and I walked to where he stood, “Yes, he helped me get something out of my eye, are you done with the call?” I lied, I know I shouldn’t, but how was I supposed to tell Zayn what Carter had just said? Zayn's gaze flickered to Carter before returning to mine, “Yeah, no more calls for today. What have you shopped so far?”. I heaved a deep breath. Although he didn’t look convinced, but at least we could move past this. The store was multipurpose, so everything we needed was in stock. After minutes of roaming around, picking different items, we were finally through with shopping, Zayn paid and we headed home.