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The next day, Aviana left work early. The day before, she had suggested to Stanley that he allowed her to cook for Old Mr Urkel for a starter to winning the old man's heart. It was like they said; A father's weak spot is his stomach, so she wanted to win his heart by cooking for him. Lucky for her, Stanley had agreed without hesitation. Aviana got into a cab outside the building and left immediately. Twenty minutes later, the cab stopped at the gate and Aviana climbed out of the car. She strode inside and was welcomed by Stanley who walked her to the kitchen. "Here were are, this is the mansion's kitchen, ma'am. I've asked the maids to find something else to do. All the food stuffs are inside the fridge, others on the counter. I'll leave now so you can start working. If you need any help, call one of the maids to assist you. Please excuse me." Stanley walked out of the kitchen and left Aviana to familiarize herself with the kitchen. Aviana thought that the kitchen was very huge,
Jayden propped the door open and walked inside the room. The lights inside the room were low, and there were cords hanging down for the nurses call button and the IV solutions. An electric machine sat on a cart with odd wires leading from it, a privacy curtain hanging from a track on the ceiling. The window had a mini blind on it, and a view of the roof of an adjoining building. The room was awfully silent apart from the beep beep sound that indicated Chloe was alive. She had wires glued to her chest and coming up through the neck of her gown, a gauze bandage wrapped around her head. Jayden made his way to the bedside where his beloved sister lay, unconscious. It had been a week since they landed in LA and Chloe was currently admitted at Kindred hospital. She hurt her head badly when she fell and lost so much blood in the process. Jayden teared up seeing the condition that she was in, and he blamed himself for it. If he listened to her pleas and never sent her to Japan, she would not
James walked back to his office, tired, and slumped down on his chair. He called Ethan on the phone immediately. "What happened, James?" "Chloe is awake, Ethan. She kept calling your name, I think you should drop whatever it is you're doing and come over to the hospital. She isn't the same, she needs you, Ethan," James told him. "Right now, I can't come. I have important matters to attend to at the moment. I'll visit her tomorrow," Ethan said indifferently. "Are you talking about the surprise plan? Bro, this is your childhood friend we are talking about. The plan can always wait because you'll have more time with her in the future, but you don't have much time with your friend," James said. "Stop insisting because nothing will change my mind. I'll visit her, but not today," James sighed, "Alright, it's your call. I just thought I should let you know. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to attend to other patients." He kept the call afterwards. Chloe heard someone open the
Aviana felt her muscles tense when she heard Ethan's words. She never hated Chloe, and she was glad that she was doing okay, but why did she want Ethan to visit her at the hospital? Aviana didn't want to be one of those jealous girlfriends who felt insecure about their boyfriends visiting their ex's or their female friends, but at this point, she could not help it. She felt insecure. She felt really uncomfortable. She had a bad feeling about it. "James called me this morning and asked me to come to the hospital today to check on her. Jayden came to ask the same thing, too," as Ethan spoke, he was keen to notice that Aviana seemed uncomfortable. "I told him that I wouldn't go today. Tomorrow, I will find time and visit her," he added. Ethan delayed visiting Chloe because he wanted to inform his woman, first, and get her opinion about everything. Aviana didn't hate Chloe, he knew. She couldn't possibly hate anyone because that was her personality. She had a kind heart. Still, he had
Ethan frowned slightly. Aviana, on the other hand, was extremely confused. James noticed their confused faces, so he decided to explain to them. "The doctor said she lost her memories. Not all, but only those from a few months ago." 'Well, that explains why she didn't remember me. I wonder what she will do when she finds out that I'm Ethan's girlfriend now,' Aviana thought. Aviana introduced herself to Chloe, as she smiled at her politely, "My name is Aviana Cole, ma'am. It's nice to meet you, and I wish you a quick recovery." She had her hand stretched out and open for a handshake. Chloe sized her up in a churlish manner and deliberately ignored her hand. She said in an unfriendly tone, "Don't call me, ma'am! I'm not old! Place the fruits on the table, I'll eat them later." Aviana felt embarrassed as she took her hand back to her side. She sighed inwardly, 'She is still antagonistic towards me even without her memories.' Aviana started walking towards the table as instructed b
Aviana sat between Chloe and Ethan. The two reminisced about their childhood memories, at one point they laughed and Aviana forced a smile. That very moment, Aviana felt left out in their conversation. She felt like she didn't belong. And, she blamed herself for it. She failed as Ethan's girlfriend. All the while she had spend time with him, she never bothered to ask him about his childhood. She practically knew nothing about Ethan, except that he had a step brother and a step mother and he was the CEO of the largest company in LA, something that every person in LA knew, and it made her like everyone else. The more they continued to laugh, the more sad and left out she was feeling. At that very moment, Aviana felt like time just froze and the world was spinning fast and everything around her disappeared except the sounds of their laughters. Aviana felt an intense tightening in the chest and a sudden hunger for air. She felt like she was going to suffocate if she continued to sit ther
Aviana hurriedly walked out of the room. She walked down the hospital hallway heading to where she didn't know exactly, with getting as far away from them as possible as the only thing running through her mind. She couldn't stop crying and her body trembled as tears of sorrow fell from her eyes like a river. She placed a hand over her lips to stop the strangled scream that was about to escape from her mouth. Several emotions – Sad. Insecure. Anger. Fear. Jealous. Were expressed through her tears. She was sad because Chloe guessed all the questions correct. The questions were so simple yet she didn't get even one right!? She? She was the girlfriend, Chloe was the friend. She guessed wrong all the questions, Chloe guessed them right. How ironical that was? Now that Chloe was back, Aviana couldn't help but feel insecure. Yes, she was Ethan's woman and he loved her. But, Chloe was the girl he was engaged to, and the bond they shared together seemed strong, it could not be broken. Moreo
Aviana noticed that Ethan was awfully quiet, so she slowly disengaged from the embrace and looked up at him. His gorgeous straight-faced wore a pleased and flattered simper. She frowned Instantly, "W-why are you smiling? Did I say something funny?" Ethan didn't wipe the smile from his face. He said simply, "No, you didn't." "I don't believe you." She creased her eyes at him, suspiciously. Her eyes suddenly widened as realization finally dawned on her. She realized she may have accidentally revealed to him that she was jealous of Chloe, that would definitely explain the coquettish smile on his face. Aviana knew that Ethan would tease her with those words at any given opportunity he got, something that she would not allow to happen. So, she added quickly, "Don't be flattered. I didn't mean what I said, I was only overwhelmed with sadness which is why I uttered those nonsense." Ethan said simply while he shook his head innocently, pretending to be confused, "I don't know what y
Ethan walked into "The Intoxicated" Entertainment clubhouse, the familiar buzz of energy and laughter wash over him. He spotted Alex and James who were already seated at their usual position. “Hey, look who finally decided to show up!” Alex called out, a playful grin spreading across his face. His eyes twinkled with mischief as he leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. James, ever the composed one, merely raised an eyebrow but offered a smirk.Ethan shrugged nonchalantly, but inside, he could still feel the residual warmth of the passionate encounter he’d just had with Aviana. The slightly disheveled state of his hair and the faint trace of lipstick lingering on his collar were the only signs that might give him away, but he hoped they would go unnoticed. “Traffic,” Ethan replied coolly, sliding into his seat with an air of indifference. He could see the knowing glimmer in Alex’s eyes, the way he leaned in just a bit closer, eager for any hint of a story.“Right,” Alex said, chuckl
Aviana walked into the house, her blouse still partially buttoned, a telltale sign of the passionate encounter she’d just had with Ethan in the car. As she fumbled with the remaining buttons, trying to regain some semblance of normalcy, a small, curious voice called out from the living room.“Big sis!” Hayden appeared around the corner, his bright eyes wide with curiosity. He was clutching a toy car tightly in one hand and staring up at his sister with a mix of innocence and suspicion.Aviana, momentarily flustered, straightened up and tried to smooth her disheveled appearance. “Hey, Hayden,” she said, forcing a casual tone. “What’s up?”Hayden’s gaze remained fixed on her, his little brows knitting together as he took in the scene. “You’re home pretty late, Big sis. And why are you buttoning your blouse like that? Did you and Uncle Ethan have a... uh, fun time in the car?”Aviana’s cheeks turned a deeper shade of red. She froze mid-button, her mouth slightly open as she tried to proc
Aviana lay in Ethan's arms, their bodies intertwined in a comfortable silence that spoke volumes of their deep connection. The room was quiet, save for the soft rhythm of their breathing and the occasional contented sigh that escaped their lips.Ethan gently brushed a strand of hair away from Aviana's face, his touch tender and filled with affection. He couldn't help but marvel at how natural and right it felt to have her in his arms, to feel her warmth against him.Aviana shifted slightly, her head resting against his chest as she looked up at him with a soft smile. "You know," she murmured, her voice tinged with a hint of playfulness, "you have a way of making everything feel so... perfect."Ethan chuckled softly, his heart swelling with love for this woman who brought so much joy into his life. "I'm just glad you feel that way," he replied, his voice gentle. "You mean the world to me, Aviana."Aviana's smile widened, her fingers tracing lazy patterns on his chest as she gazed up at
Ethan looked up, his face flushed and his posture stiff as he tried to hold Aviana close. His usual aloof demeanor was completely absent, replaced by a flustered and panicked expression. “Faith! I—I didn’t expect—” he stammered, his words tumbling out in a jumbled mess.Faith couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight. Ethan, the ever-composed boss, was now visibly flustered, with his shirt slightly askew and a look of sheer bewilderment on his face. Aviana’s cries were still unabated, adding to the hilarity of the situation.“Uh, Sir,” Faith said, trying to suppress her laughter as she walked over to them. “It looks like you’re having a bit of a rough time here.”Ethan, still holding Aviana, glanced at Faith with a mix of frustration and embarrassment. “Faith, I... I don’t know what to do. She’s... she’s crying because I figured out something too quickly, and then I made it worse by saying I got help from Scarlet. I don’t know how to fix this!"Faith’s eyes twinkled with a mix of amuseme
Ethan stood outside Aviana's office door, his mind racing with thoughts of how to approach her. He took a deep breath to steady his nerves, then knocked gently."Come in," Aviana's voice called from inside. Ethan entered cautiously, finding Aviana seated at her desk, engrossed in reviewing some documents. She looked up as he entered, her expression neutral but her eyes betraying a hint of wariness."Avi, can we talk?" Ethan asked softly, stepping further into the room.Aviana leaned back in her chair, her expression cool and composed despite the underlying irritation. Ethan stood before her, unsure of how to break through her icy demeanor."What's there to talk about, Ethan?" Aviana began, her voice dripping with sarcasm as she tapped her pen on the desk. "I don't expect you to have figured out the reason I'm mad at you already. It might take you a day, a week, or a lifetime to figure it out. Who knows?"Ethan blinked, taken aback by her blunt honesty. "Avi, I—""Nope," Aviana cut in,
Scarlet grinned at Aviana's comment about Milo, nodding in agreement. "He definitely does. But speaking of being kept on your toes, how's my brother treating you these days, Avi?" Scarlet asked playfully, raising an eyebrow teasingly.Aviana's smile faltered immediately at the mention of Ethan, her mood shifting drastically. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself before responding. "Ethan?" she replied tersely, her voice edged with irritation. "He's... he's fine."Scarlet sensed the change in Aviana's tone, her playful expression fading as she picked up on the underlying tension. "Uh-oh, trouble in paradise?" she asked cautiously, eyebrows raised in mock concern. Aviana scoffed, her frustration bubbling to the surface. "Paradise? More like a roller coaster," she muttered, her hands gesturing animatedly. Scarlet sighed dramatically, leaning back in her chair as she looked at Aviana with exaggerated concern. "Okay, spill the tea, Avi. What happened between you and Ethan this
Twenty minutes later, Scarlet arrived at the office, her steps purposeful as she made her way to Ethan's office. She knocked lightly on the door before entering, her expression a mix of curiosity and concern."Brother," Scarlet greeted warmly, her voice tinged with a hint of apprehension. "You sounded pretty serious on the phone. What's going on?"Ethan rose from his chair to greet her, grateful for her presence. "Hey, Scarlet," he began, gesturing for her to take a seat opposite him. "Thanks for coming."Taking a deep breath, Ethan recounted the events of the morning's meeting with Aviana. He described Aviana's distant demeanor, his attempts to understand her mood, and the abrupt end to the meeting after confronting her.Scarlet listened attentively, her brow furrowing with concern as Ethan finished his explanation. "So, you think Avi's mad at you, but she won't tell you why?" she summarized, her voice soft with empathy."Yeah," Ethan replied, running a hand through his hair in frust
The boardroom was set for the meeting with the marketing team, and Aviana, with her usual efficiency, had everything organized meticulously. As they settled in, Aviana took her seat beside Ethan, her posture erect and her expression composed. However, her eyes betrayed a hint of icy reserve that Ethan couldn't ignore."Good morning, everyone," Ethan greeted cheerfully, attempting to lighten the atmosphere. Aviana responded with a polite nod but remained focused on the agenda in front of her.The marketing team leader began presenting the new campaign strategy, and Aviana listened intently, jotting down notes and occasionally exchanging professional remarks with the team. Each time Ethan tried to engage her with a comment or question, Aviana responded curtly and kept her interaction strictly business.Ethan, increasingly uncomfortable with Aviana's cold demeanor, shifted in his seat, trying to catch her eye. "What do you think about the demographics for the new ad placements?" Aviana
Aviana stood in Ethan's office, a stack of documents in hand, ready to brief him on the day's schedule. Despite their personal relationship, she maintained her professional demeanor, a testament to her dedication as his personal assistant."Good morning, Ethan," Aviana greeted, her voice carrying a blend of warmth and professionalism. "Here's the rundown for today. We have a meeting with the marketing team at 10 AM to discuss the new campaign strategy. Then, you have a lunch meeting with Mr. Johnson from Capital Investments at 12 PM."Ethan, leaning back in his chair, flashed a playful grin. "Sounds riveting, as always, Avi. Did you make sure they're serving my favorite dessert at lunch?"Aviana rolled her eyes playfully, a hint of a smile tugging at her lips. "I believe they're more interested in discussing investments than your sweet tooth, Ethan."He chuckled lightly, enjoying the banter. "You never know, Avi. Dessert is a serious business."Aviana continued with her briefing, detai