Aviva POVI held the business card in my hand tightly, took a deep breath, and turned, heading back to the gala hall.“Where did you go?" Mom glared at me.“I just checked something out." I lied.Mom's face softened slightly as she took in my response, but the worry still lingered in her eyes. "Just be careful, Aviva," she said, placing a hand on my arm. "These events can be unpredictable, and I don't want you getting into any trouble."After the event we drove back home, all through the journey home Dad said nothing, he bit his lips and I looked out the window. Within an hour we arrived back home and I headed to my room.I pulled out the box filled with my painting and started searching. After much push and pull I saw the painting I had drawn years ago of the guy I kept seeing in my dreams. I pulled the painting up to my face and he looked exactly like Levi. My heart raced as I stared at the painting, the image of Levi's face staring back at me with a piercing intensity. It couldn't
Aviva POVMy jaw dropped. "What?!" I gasped, unable to believe what I was hearing. "You bought me? Like some sort of slave?”Joel's expression hardened. "It was a business arrangement," he snapped. "Your father needed the money, and I needed a wife. So that's what I did. And now you're here. End of story."I felt the rage bubbling up inside of me, and I clenched my teeth. "You're sick," I spat. "You think you can just buy a person? Well, I'm not a thing to be owned."Well. you should've told your dad that.” Joel stood up and walked to the bathroom.Joel's words stung like a slap in the face, the air in the room suddenly made my stomach grumble. “I'm not a thing to be owned," I repeated, trying to steady my voice. "I'm a human being, I will not be treated like a piece of property.""You can say whatever you want," Joel said, his back still turned to me. "But the reality is, you're here now. And you're going to have to learn to live with that."Joel walked to the bathroom, took his bath
Levi POV. For days I heard nothing about Aviva, I asked around, asking the people who attended the gala and I was told after the gala she left with her parents and nothing was heard. I paid people to go into the Rogers mansion to find out and they couldn't bypass the security guard. Finally after trying out ways to get in, i got a notification that Mrs Rogers needed a plumber. I contacted a plumbing agency and i got sent to the Rogers family mansion. dressed in a plumbing wear and a face cap with a dark shade eye glass I made my way there.Dressed in my plumber's disguise, I approached the Rogers' mansion. This was my only chance to find out what happened to Aviva. I approached the grand front door, I noticed the security guard eyeing me suspiciously. I forced a smile and nodded, but he continued to watch me closely as I knocked on the door.After a few moments, a butler answered, "Yes?" he said, "Good afternoon, sir," I replied, keeping my voice low and professional."I'm here from
Aviva POVI sat there at the dinner table, feeling like I was in some twisted fairy tale. The Tremblays are more like the witch, her ogre husband, and their spoiled son. all feasted on the extravagant dishes prepared by the maids. I would've preferred to eat alone in my room, but Mrs. Tremblay had slyly outsmarted me with her demands for a "happy family dinner."I tried to keep to myself, concentrating on my food, when suddenly Joel dropped a piece of meat on my plate. My stomach lurched.What game was he playing now? I flashed a side-eyed glance at Joel, who just smirked at me with that infuriating grin. I didn't know what he was up to, but I wasn't about to play along. If he thought he could woo me with scraps from his plate, he was delusional.I stiffened my spine, maintaining a stubborn silence. but I wasn't going to give Joel the satisfaction of knowing he was getting under my skin. I caught a glimpse of Mrs. Tremblay. She watched me intently, a calculating glint in her eye. My
Aviva POVFor a moment, everything was silent, except for the gentle buzzing of insects in the vineyard. Mrs. Tremblay's eyes were fixed on me, waiting for my answer.I could feel Joel watching from a distance, And yet, I knew I couldn't give in. I couldn't condemn myself to a life of misery, even if it meant enduring the Tremblay Manor.I slowly rose to my feet, "No, I would do it. And besides, Joel and I haven't gotten to know each other yet, why not take it slowly "I clenched my fist. "If you say so, as long as you get along that's what matters." she smiled. I turned and walked towards Joel, he held my hand and led me in another direction. I followed Joel through the vineyards, my hand clenched tightly in his. Despite everything, I knew I'd done the right thing by refusing to disagree to Mrs. Tremblay's demands. And maybe, just maybe, I could still find a way to escape the Estate and the Tremblay family's grasp.Joel guided me to a small picnic area, where a checkered blanket had
Aviva POVJoel smiled. "Oh, we're all quite mad here, Avi," he replied with a laugh. "But don't worry, it's the good kind of madness. As for what happens next, well, that's entirely up to you. You see, being a Tremblay comes with certain...responsibilities."He paused, "As a water witch, you possess a power that few others can even imagine," he said, his voice growing hushed and intense. "You have the ability to shape and control water, to bend it to your will. But with that power comes a price."He looked at you meaningfully, his gaze intense and searching. "You must decide, Avi," he said. "Will you embrace your heritage and accept your place in the Tremblay family? Or will you turn your back on your destiny and walk away from it all?"" Huh!" We arrived at the Estate and I kept staring at Joel in a strange way, " don't tell me he is mentally ill, i mean the whole family" i almost jumped on my own skin when Mrs Tremblay touched my shoulder.I looked up into her disdainful expression
Aviva POV Joel ordered my dress and within an hour it was sent. an hour later, we all got ready. Joel opened the car door for me, I got in and he did too. Within an hour we arrived at the venue,as soon as we got down lots of people including politicians came to handshake Joel, while he held me with his left hand, even my Dad. Dad glanced at me but I looked away like he never existed. I looked in the other direction seeing mom smiling at me and I looked away, we got into the hall and we were directed to our seat, Joel helped me seat. And soon the event began and Joel was called to come on stage, he went on stage smiling and giggling and everyone gave a round of applause, during his speech we were all asked to stand up.We all did and then the hall suddenly became crowded, I was covered by people who tried getting to the front. While Joel kept smiling on stage acting like a celebrity. people hailed his name. out of nowhere someone grabbed my hand, and pulled me away, i struggled try
Aviva POVHe gently ran his fingers through my hair, and the warmth from his touch melts away the tension that had been coiled in my chest. "Thank you," I whispered.For so long, I had been trapped in Dad’s and the Tremblays' web of lies and manipulation. But now, here with Levi, I felt safe, protected, and ready to face whatever came next. My thoughts began to wander, searching for answers to questions that still lingered in my mind. What would happen next? Would the Tremblays find me? Was Joel's TV performance really just a distraction? I looked up at Levi, seeing the same concern in his eyes. "What should we do now?" I asked quietly. "Is there a way to stay safe, or are we just sitting ducks?"The truth was, we both knew that sitting around and waiting wasn't going to solve anything. We had to take a step, whatever that meant. "We're not sitting ducks, We'll figure something out. But first, we need to make sure that you're safe, that we're not being tracked somehow. I'll try to t
Levi POV“I like the sound of that.”Aviva laughed, “It sounds pretty good to me too, Mr. Levi,” “I think we’re going to have a lot of fun together.”The reception began, Aviva and I were swept up in laughter, dancing, and celebration.Our friends and family surrounded us, toasting to our happiness and offering us their love and support.And as we dance our arms wrapped around each other, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the life I had been given.“I love you, Aviva,” I whispered to her ear.“And I love you, Levi.”******It's been three months already and we've been happy together. I walked into the bedroom to see Aviva seated wearing a red lingeries. " huh!" I pulled my suit off, and was about jumping on her when she stretched a kit to my face. I stared at the pregnancy test in shock,while Aviva smiled.“Well, It's like you’re going to be a Dad soon.”I laughed, placing my hand on my lips “You are one sneaky woman, Aviva,” I pulled her close for a hug. “I can’t be more happie
Levi POVIt's been two weeks already and I still need to get a lot done, and I missed my flight because of it all and it hurts knowing Aviva would be worried sick. " Sir you have a call" The receptionist directed the call to me. " Yes, who is..." " Levi!" I heard Aviva's voice. " I'm sorry Aviva i would need to stay another two weeks" " What do you mean you....But Levi, the wedding,” she stammered, “We can’t put it off any longer.”"I know, But the company needs me. I have to stay. I’m so sorry.”“But Levi,” she protested, “I don’t understand! How could you do this to me?”“I never wanted this to happen.”“Well, it did happen!” she snapped, “And now our wedding is ruined. “You don’t understand, I have to do this!”“And what about me?” she cried out, “Do I not matter anymore? Do our plans not matter anymore?” she yelled back. " I'm a laughing stock now, being told my soon to be husband ran off" she yelled again on the phone. I felt my heart sink as Aviva’s words. She’s right. I h
Aviva POVI Stared at the ring as Levi slid it into my fingers. This moment is everything I had ever dreamed of, everything I had ever wanted. I couldn’t believe all we had been through, after all the pain and heartache, Levi was still here. He had forgiven me, and he loved me a situation that has been both humbling and exhilarating.I couldn’t stop staring at the ring. As I looked up from the ring, Levi’s face was filled with happiness and relief. “I love you, Aviva,” he whispered.I smiled, my heart fluttering. “I love you too, Levi,” I said, pulling him closer for a kiss. “I promise to love and cherish you for as long as we both shall live.” I pulled him up and we embraced, the waves crashed against the shore, the sound of the ocean mingling with the beating of my hearts."Congratulations!" i got startled by the loud shout from behind me, i looked back to see Mom, Levi's mom, dad and his friends with lots of other people. Levi laughed softly, wrapping his arms around me.“I figur
Levi POVFIVE MONTHS LATER. It's been five months now, Aviva is doing better and so am I. For the past months I've been searching for the right time to make it official but it hasn't been easy and I really want this to be a special day that can't be forgotten but how? I keep asking myself.The past five months had been filled with whirlwind of emotions, as Aviva and I worked together to heal the wounds left by Elara’s treachery. But through it all, our love had grown stronger. And it’s the best time to make it forever. I found myself staring out the window, I smiled, a sudden idea forming in my mind. Perhaps that was it….the perfect setting for what I had in mind. But how? i keep asking myself, i want to make it alright but it's..... I sighed. The idea of doing that was both exhilarating and terrifying.She’s the love of my life, the one person who had seen me at my weakest and still loved me unconditionally. But how to make it special? I paced the floor, my thoughts racing with idea
Levi POV I stared at Aviva, happy she came to terms with what happened and at the same time careful and hoping i'm making the right decision, i love her so much and the thought of her betraying me was so..... I looked into her eyes, I saw the love and devotion there, but also the regret and remorse for her past mistakes.She had betrayed me, there was no doubt about that. But I couldn’t help but feel that there was still something worth fighting for between us.I took her hand in mine, feeling the warmth and comfort of her touch. It felt so right, so familiar, as if our connection transcended the pain and mistrust of the past.We stood there, in silence, my mind raced with thoughts of the future. What would happen to us, now that we had decided to give things another try? Could we truly move past the pain and hurt of the past, or would the scars of Elara’s betrayal linger on. And yet, as I looked into Aviva’s eyes, I knew that this was a risk worth taking. I had loved her before, a
Aviva POV I stared at the camera in tears, Mom couldn't stand anymore and she almost fell down and was held. " What will you do to Elara Rutherford, I mean Paige?" the reporter asked, and immediately i cleared my tears, " All we want is justice, i want her to rot in hell where she belongs, finding out she ruined my dad's business to ruin our family and had to deceive me into walking for her is absurd and inhuman," I replied, shaking from tears. The cameras flashed and the reporter pushed for more. My heart ached, Mom’s sobs ringing in my ears as I struggled to find the words to convey the depth of my despair.“Elara Rutherford is a monster,” I exclaimed, recalling everything I've gone through since Dad’s passing. “She took everything from me. My father, my home, my future. And for what? For her own twisted satisfaction?” I closed my eyes, the image of Dad’s smiling face when I was younger “I wish I could see him one more time,” I whispered, the pain in my chest almost unbearable. “I
Levi POVThe guard’s eyes widened in surprise, a look of shock and anger on their faces. “You little bastard!” he snarled, lunging forward again.But this time, I was ready. I sidestepped his advance, my fist punching his jaw in a swift, powerful strike with all my strength.The guard stumbled back, his eyes rolling back in his head as he collapsed to the ground. I didn’t waste a moment. I dove towards the gun, grabbing it just as the first guard charged at me.I aimed the gun at the first guard, my finger trembling on the trigger. “Don’t move,” I shouted with a newfound confidence. “Don’t make me shoot.”The guard hesitated, his expression shifting from anger to fear. “What do you want?” he asked, his voice shaky with terror.I smirked, my eyes narrowing.“Sorry to disappoint you, But you’re going to wish I was dead by the time I’m through with you.”The guard took a step backwards, his eyes darting around the room. with my last strength I fought against him. The guard stumbled backwar
Levi POVMom’s face changed and her voice shaked in fury. “You monster,” she spat, her hands trembling at her sides. “You destroyed my life. You destroyed everything I loved.”Elara laughed out loud, “And now I’m going to destroy your son,” she said. “And there’s nothing you can do to stop me.”My heart pounds while my blood boiled as I listened to Elara’s taunts. I wanted nothing more than to burst out of my hiding spot and confront her, to make her pay for what she had done to my family. But I knew I couldn’t. Not yet. Not until we had the proof we needed to bring her down for good.I watched as mom screamed in pain,“You’re wrong,” she yelled. “You may have taken everything else from me,” Mom continued, “But you will never take my son. Never!.”Elara’s smile faded, “You think you can stop me? You’re pathetic. Weak. You’re no match for me.” “You underestimate me, Paige, And you underestimate my son.”“ Don't even go there!”" Killing Colin doesn't mean you are all that, you killed
Levi POVThe paramedics were swarming around us, pulling us from the wreckage, shouting instructions and checking for injuries. I could barely understand what they were saying, my mind still reeling from the shock of the crash.“James!” I called out, searching for him amidst the chaos. “James, where are you?”A moment later, one of the paramedics led him over to me, his face covered in blood and bruises.“Boss,” he said, his voice weak but alive. “We made it. We actually made it.”The paramedics loaded us into the ambulance, as they checked our vitals and monitored our injuries. I was in shock, my body shaking uncontrollably.“You’re going to be okay, Mr,” one of the paramedics assured me. “Just hold tight, we’re almost there.”I nodded, too exhausted to do anything else. And as the ambulance sped away, I found myself thinking of Aviva.realizing she did well by deciding to stay in Global reach, it's obvious who did this to me. Elara and I'm certain the authorities informed her about