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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
At exactly five-thirty in the evening, Rao dropped Aviana off at their mansion. Aviana bid him goodnight and went inside afterwards. Rao didn't leave immediately. He walked around, surveying the neighborhood to ensure there was no one lurking around. It had become his routine to check the area everyday before he left, because it had come to his notice that someone was following Miss Cole everywhere she went without her knowing it. What the person wanted from her, he didn't know, and neither was he gonna take the risks. He had been put in that position, as Aviana's chauffeur, not just to drive her around, but also to protect her. He was her bodyguard, and he was gonna protect her at all cost. The neighborhood was clear. Rao knew the man had to be around, so he felt it was a bit off when he could not find anything that looked suspicious, anything that could lead him to the strange man. Nonetheless, he wasn't going to leave. The strange man would definitely show up, it didn't matter at
"Sir. This is what I found in his hide out," Rao reported as he placed the envelop he was holding on the desk and passed it to Ethan, who was sitting behind his desk as usual. Then, he stepped back, holding his hands on the front. "What's this." Ethan picked up the envelop and opened it. Inside the brown envelop were pictures taken from the video footage that Rao found inside the man's hide out. "Pictures taken from the video footage I found in his hide out. The man had cameras installed outside the company giving him enough access to everyone that went in and out of the company," Rao revealed. "You might want to listen to this, Sir," he added. Rao took out his phone from his pocket. He tapped on the screen, and the man's voice came along. Ethan gestured with his hand for Rao to hand over the phone to him, to which he did. Ethan listened keenly, the expression on his face was unreadable. "Alright. You're doing quite a good job being my ears as well as eyes in the company." "Your
Scarlet walked out of the office and slammed the door after her, shut. She stood there, her lips trembled due to sadness, her eyes slowly filling with tears. She felt her heart being shuttered into pieces everywhere. She was in shambles. His words hurt her so badly. She felt like she had fallen into cactus and her heart had been panctured a million times over by tiny pins. Right now, she needed someone to talk to, a friend and a shoulder to lean on. The only person she could think of was Aviana. With trembling hands, Scarlet took out her phone from her bag and made the call. Aviana answered the call instantly, "Hey, Scarlet." Scarlet went silent all of a sudden. Aviana frowned. "Scarlet? Are you there?" Scarlet wiped at her tears that were starting to overflow and answered after a while, in a rather calm voice as she tried to mask her sadness. "Yes, Avi. I'm here." Unfortunately for her, Aviana noticed that everything wasn't okay with her friend. This was the first time she had
Aviana had been sitting behind her desk working when she heard someone knock on the door. She was expecting Scarlet, so she stood up immediately and rushed to open the door. She opened the door, and Scarlet stood there, low-spirited. Tears were slowly filling in her eyes and her lips were trembling. Her hand was clenched on the bag she was carrying on her shoulder while the other hand, she let it fall on her side. Aviana was extremely shocked and worried for her at the same time when she saw the tears in her eyes. "Scarlet?" She stepped closer. "Are you okay?" Scarlet was silent. She continued to just stand there and stared at Aviana, the tears in her eyes threatening to spill and at the same time she was holding the tears back, fighting to keep them from falling. Aviana had never seen this fragile side of Scarlet. She always knew Scarlet to be a tough girl, a girl who would never let anyone see her tears, atleast she had never seen her sad. Now, she looked so broken. Aviana could
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