[Ava]"Is this the fucking love?" My heart was beating hard against my chest as I stared up at Gabriel holding his hand, tears threatened to slip down, but I stiffened it back, hoping to hear him say something at least."Ava!!" Logan called me from behind, taking steps towards me. I turned back him, my hand still clutching Gabriel's hand tightly, I raised my hand to prevent Logan from getting any closer to me."Don't!! I don't want to hear you mention my name!" I yelled at him, he took a step back. I turned my attention back to Gabriel, who was still standing still"Gabriel, I am talking to you!!" My voice was low as the tears I was trying to keep back slipped out of my eyes. Gabriel turned his attention back to me, his features softening, his lips parted as if to speak, but he bit back the word, turning his gaze away from me"Let go!" Gabriel said softly, my heart clenched, I bit down on my lower lip and moved much closer to him."What did you just say?" I asked Gabriel, his eyes wen
[Ava]"Fucking tell me how it's not the same?" I yelled at the top of my lungs staring at Logan, my heart arching so badly"Ava, Gabriel lost his zeal for love years ago, you might not understand me and some things are better left unsaid, please just know that I would never intentionally deprive you of your happiness if Gabriel is all that, I wouldn't have been this way remember he is my best friend, but I can't, Ava, you will not understand, I fucking can't, I can't watch my sister get hurt, it will break me!" I could not help but laugh at what Logan was sayingI shut my eyes for a moment, if only Gabriel had stood by his words about not letting me go, I wouldn't have given a fuck about Logan's opinion about us, but not only is Logan not in support, Gabriel has already backed away, I guess what we share is not worth fighting for, maybe Logan is right? Perhaps he is not all I think he is."You know what Logan, I am tired of this conversation, Gabriel is already giving me the cold shou
[Ava]"Ava!" I tilted my neck, looking at the familiar figure staring back at me"What are you doing here?" Austin asked. "Nothing, just chilling," I said with a painful smile, letting my shoulder sag in disappointment, I was actually expecting it to be someone else"Can I sit?" Austin asked, pointing to the stool next to mine."Sure you can," I said to him, and he sat next to me before asking for a glass of wine from the bartender."It's been a while," Austin said, his lips curving into a smile, I locked my eyes on him, my mind wandering back to the last time we sat this close, it didn't end well, and he ended up with bruised face, I let out a chuckle, shaking my head, it's not like Gabriel would walk in here and drag me out just like the last time, but why do I really want it to happen?"Do I look that funny tonight?" Austin's voice jolted me out of my thoughts as he stretched his hand and took the glass of wine from the bartender. The dim light danced across his face as he sipped,
[Ava]Austin crashed his lips on mine, my body stiffened instantly with my eyes wide open, his tongue rolling all over my lips, biting and sucking them to the point where I knew he was going to draw blood.I shut my eyes tightly, parting my lips for him to go ahead, ignoring my body's protests against his touch.My hand on Austin's shoulder tightened, and I pressed my body towards him. My heart skipped a beat, racing with discomfort. I gritted my teeth as Austin's hands kept moving all over my ass, grabbing and squeezing, making me squirm beneath his touch. I fucking wanted to be lost in this moment, but why is it so damned hard, why is it difficult to take Gabriel off my mindFor all I know, he could be having fun with someone else, for two days, he has not even tried to ask how I was doing or take my calls, when I saw him earlier this morning, I thought he was going to retract those words, but instead he asked me to let go and walked out on me, "Hmm, oh..." Austin's moan jolted me
[Gabriel]"Boss, I think you should call her back, you've been staring at your phone for over an hour!" Jaxon's voice drew me out of my thoughts, I stared at him, rubbing my temples Two days of torture, not holding my baby in my arms! My heart tightened as the look on her face early this morning crossed my eyes, the way her little hands tightened against mine.The pain in her voice when she asked if I was ignoring her, and why I wasn't taking her calls, all I wanted to do was hug her tight and apologize, to get down on my knees and tell her how sorry I was, how I never meant any of that, but I had to do what I did to get exactly what we both want. But the fact that it's not working my way is eating me upThe fact that I've spent these last two days tailing Logan, desperate to make him understand me, even if is just a little is infuriating. Yet the hatred in his eyes is nothing to write home about I took a deep breath, snapping out of my thoughts as I stared back at Jaxon"Do you thi
[Gabriel]My heart immediately stopped as my phone slowly slipped from my ear. I went numb, feeling my body dissociating from me."No little doll!!!" I muttered under my breath, running out of my office, I pushed the door to my room open and walked straight to my wardrobe, I threw in a black shirt, picking up my car key, I ran out, heading for the stairs, a bead of sweat forming on my forehead, fear clawed at my insides, tearing me apart with every passing momentI rushed out to the parking lot, ignoring my guards who came rushing towards me, I raised a finger in their direction, making them halt in their tracks, giving a simple nod, I hopped into my car, Igniting the engine as I inputted the address Ava's friend forwarded to meI tore through the streets, My tires screeching in protest as I sped down the highway.My heart pounded against my chest like a jackhammer, threatening to shatter my ribs, each beat felt like a scream, a primal roar that echoed through my veins."Fuck!!! Fuck!
[Gabriel]"Fucking say something?" My hand tightened on the doctor's neck, my jaw clenching hard as I glared hard at him"You're going to strangle him, let him speak!" Logan tapped my hand, I let go of him, and his gaze dropped to mine as he took a step back"If you keep staring at me without saying anything, I might do something worse, how is my girlfriend? And you better not say anything that will make me lose it, or else this hospital will be burned down tonight, and I mean every damn word!" I snapped at the doctor who was still trying to rub his neck"Doctor!!" Logan called outThe doctor stared at Logan and continued. "We tried everything we could... But she... she's in a comatose state and with her condition we don't know when or if she will wake up," the doctor's words cut through me like a knife, and my phone slipped from my trembling fingers, crashing to the floor, I felt the ground beneath me give way"She...she...what? You are not sure when she...she will wake up?" Logan's
[Logan]"You are worried about him, right?" Ashley asked me as we walked out of the restaurant, with some takeout food."Who?" I knitted my brow, staring back at her, even though I had an idea what she was hinting at."Your friend Gabriel, you ordered the food as if it were his favorite," Ashley said, and I pressed my lip into a thin line, ignoring her question.Five days of my worst nightmare seeing my baby sister in a coma, no matter how hard I tried, the guilt ate me up every single day, It was completely my fault, but I was just trying to protect my only sister, I only wanted her not to fall into something that would completely break her, no matter how strong I was trying to be, I am practically losing myself every day.I pulled the backseat open and dropped the packaged food, pulling the passenger seat for Ashley, she stared at me her brow furrowed weighted by concern, she hopped inside the car, I walked around and got into the driver's seat."I know it's for him, so why are you
[Gabriel]"What the hell am I supposed to see here?" I growled out staring from the phone to the disgusting thing standing in front of meThe screen displayed a picture of a little girl, with long dark hair, and big silver eyes, her lips were stretched into a wide smile as she held a teddy bear close to her body blowing a kiss to the camera - my stomach twisted but I forced a scoff staring back at Sasha"What am I supposed to see here, miss?!" I asked, pushing the phone back toward her."Don't tell me you don't see anything similar Gabriel," Sasha pressed, her voice trembling with urgency. "She's got your eyes, your lips..."I clenched my jaw watching the woman in front of me as she fought back her tears. I needed to see where she was going with this"She..." Sasha's voice cracked as she drew a shaky breath, wiping away her tears. "That's Elma...our daughter, our child!"A sharp laugh ripped from my throat before I could stop it. "What the fuck did you just say?" "Listen Gabriel!!" S
[Gabriel]"Hey, handsome!" Sasha's smile widened as she walked toward me, her lips curving into that stupid innocent grin - The audacity What...the fuck is she doing here? My jaw clenched as I stared at the familiar black and white orbs, my gaze shifting down her body. She hadn't changed -- same long silky black hair, the same face that once fooled me, the same slender figure wrapped around a short dress that screamed calculated intent. Her presents reeked of confidence. The kind that once had me trapped in her web - not anymore"My God, how long has it been?" I took a step back as Sasha held up her hand as if trying to circle them around my neck. Without giving her another glance, I sidestepped her heading straight into my office "Really, Gabriel?" Sasha snapped behind me, the clicking of her heels already indicating that she was right behind"I'm sorry, ma'am, but you can't go in. Please step back," my secretary's voice rang out, my jaw clenched hard, and I tilted my neck back, m
[Gabriel]"When did you come back?" Ava purred in her sleep as I pressed a kiss on her forehead, wrapping my arms around her. She was already asleep when I walked in last night"A few hours after I left!" I pressed her closer to her body, my lips stretching into a deep smile as she pouted her lips, trying to rub the remaining sleep from her eyes."Oh, that means I fell asleep then!" She said softly while flashing me those beautiful blue orbs."You did!" I pressed another kiss on her brow."What is the time?" She asked, her hand reaching for my cheeks. I inhaled softly, closing my eyes as I felt the warmth of her hand against my skin."It's noon!" I mumbled, and Ava shot up from the bed, her eyes widening as she stared back at me"noon?" She yelled. My lips sank deep into my teeth as my eyes trailed from her face to her boobs that were staring back at me, my dick throbbed hard as I took in the beauty before me, the sunlight slipping through the curtain, kissing her skin like it was mad
[Gabriel]I smiled as I walked out of Ava's door. It fucking happened, she said yes, and I couldn't tame the excitement that bubbled inside me the entire time, being balls deep inside her, I couldn't stop kissing that finger that now has my ring on it - knowing damn well our wedding ring will be there soon enough"Mine!" I groaned, shoving my hand inside my pocket as I made my way down"Where to?" My gaze shifted to Logan, who was walking out of the kitchen, shirtless, with his face drenched in sweat as he gulped down the chilled water in his hands.I shook my head staring back at him, he gave me the middle finger as he noticed what I was smiling at. "You're an idiot!" Logan snapped, making my lips curl into a smirk "Hmm, I never said a word!" I threw back at him and he scoffed"Are you leaving?""Jaxon texted me earlier that he has something important to talk to me about!" "Is everything okay?" Logan asked, his brows knitting together."I wouldn't know if I don't go meet him, I'll
[Ava]I couldn't believe it, my heart was pounding hard in my chest, and everything felt like a movie. I had just received the best engagement surprise, but that wasn't enough, Gabriel had gotten me a space. He made my dream come true."I'm so freaking happy for you, Ava!" Ashley pulled me out of her arms, staring back at me with tears streaming down her cheeks. She stiffened back her tears, her eyes darting all over the place."Thank you!" I mumbled, this is massive, I can't even begin to tell how shocked I am right now. My eyes darted back to Gabriel, he was staring at his phone with his brow creased together, and just as if he noticed my stare, he shoved his phone back into his pocket and gave me one of the most charming smiles I have ever seen."Congratulations!" My gaze shifted to Logan, who was now standing right beside me. He opened up his arms for me, and I threw myself into his arms"You deserve everything good, little demon!" He chuckled, pulling me out of his arms. I rolled
[Gabriel]"Would you please do this man a favor by taking his last name, little doll? WILL YOU MARRY ME?" I said softly, my heart was a pounding mess, I have never been this nervous in my life - well, maybe I have, but it has always been because of her, she makes me look like a teenage boy who is trying to talk to his first love.I stared at Ava, watching her lips curl into a smile that faded almost immediately, she bit down on her lower lip. I could see many emotions dancing across her orbs, she opened her mouth to speak but shut it again. She lowered her head and I could see tears streaming down her face, making my entire body ache.Did I do it too early? Did I miss anything? I had done a lot of research and had Ashley, Jaxon, and Logan help me out, we even had to hire a professional planner to decorate the entire place the way I thought she would like. Did I not do it properly?"Princess!!" My voice was shaky as I called, my heart was hammering, and I could already hear it in both
[Ava]"What the fuck?" My voice barely came out, a shaky whisper swallowed by the massive space I was staring back at.I clutched my bag tightly, staring from one end to the other, my chest felt like it was going to explode. My heart was pounding hard against my ribcage as a lump formed in my throat, I couldn't stop my wide eyes from darting around the room. My gaze snapped back to Ashley, who was standing there like the smug little betrayer that she is with a grin stretching across her face"Ashley!" I breathed out, my voice trembling, I took a step forward, my eyes moving to the other side, where Logan was standing with the same smile on his face Hundreds of balloons were floating in romantic shades of gold, white, and blush, filling the air like a dream. Candlelight flickered along the floor in perfect, glowing rows that stretched across the massive room, and my eyes flickered to the man standing right in the middle of it.Gabriel!! He stood in the center of it all, dressed in a
[Ava]"No, baby, why would I?" My heart skipped a beat as I looked at Gabriel. Is Gabriel hiding something from me?"Baby can we go see the movie, don't worry about my phone okay!" He smiled trying to shove his phone back into his pocket"Gabriel!" I called softly, my lips curving upward. "You've never worried about your phone when it comes to me, you don't even mind if I use it for a whole day, so what's wrong?" I said softly, feeling my heart skip a beat"Little doll, I promise I'm not hiding anything from you!" Gabriel reached out his hand for me, my brows knitted together as I took a step back"Then why aren't you giving me the damn phone?" I asked, watching him bite down on his lower lips."Nothing, I just need some privacy, but I will never hide anything...""Privacy?" I scoffed, folding my hand across my chest. "When exactly did we start doing that? Well, never mind!" I grumbled, turning away from him as I made my way upstairs Privacy my ass!! When did we start thatMy mood wa
[Gabriel]"What happened to you?" Ava's voice fell as she stared back at me, my nails dug into my scalp as I cursed inwardly. Some things are better left unsaid. He would have died in prison anyway.I looked up at her, pressing my lips into a thin line as I spread out my hand for her, but she took a step back her brows creasing in concern as she scanned all over my face "I got into an accident, I didn't want to make you worry and that's why I didn't tell you about it!" I said, and her eyes softened instantly, tears rolling down her cheeks"Accident? How? When did it happen and what do you mean you didn't want me to worry?" She shuddered, I extended my hand again, and she took it, moving closer to me."I didn't want to bother you, I collided with a car last night on my way home, but it's nothing serious, if it was, I'd be in the hospital, this will be fine in a few days!" My lips stretched into a smile as I led her to sit beside me."No, I can't take that, we are going to the hospital