[Ava]"You won't tell me what the surprise is all about?" I leaned back on the passenger seat of Gabriel's Rolls Royce Ghost as he drove us to an unknown destination.He shook his head, one hand on the steering wheel, gripping it tightly while the other rested on his lap. I could not stop staring at how sweet he was looking, fuck...this man is sweet,, his white t-shirt was now curled up to his arms, revealing the sexy tattoo on his arm."Ok then," I shifted my gaze back to the window as I gazed out at the beautiful city of Zurich,ba moan nearly escaped my lips as I noticed his cold hand resting on my lap, I turned and stared at him, a smile tugged at his lips as he turned and stared at me."Spread them a bit apart for me," he mumbled, and I stared at him with my eyes wide open wondering what he was up to."What are you trying to do?" I asked him, his hand still resting on my lap as he caressed it. I clutched my legs tighter and shifted away from his touch."Do as I say and open your l
[Ava]"Who...owns this?" I asked Gabriel, who was staring back at me. He walked towards the bed and dropped the three boxes he had on the bed. his eyes were fixed on the small box I had thrown on the floor. My body began to shake, and I could feel myself dissociating.I took two steps back, and my leg hit the bed stand, causing my ass to land on the bed. Tears streamed down my cheeks, what is going on? What is this exact necklace doing here? What are the odds? Did Gabriel get me the same necklace that I gave my late bestfriend Remi when she was about to leave Texas for Switzerland? I had told her not to take the necklace off her neck until I joined her.I made her show me that necklace whenever we Facetimed, and she would proudly shove it on my face on camera, letting me know that she would never take it off her neck. I could feel my body going numb as I stared at the necklace on the floor, was this her way of reminding me that I was attempting to back down on the promise I made three
[Gabriel]I dropped Ava off just as she requested, a little further from her house, so she could continue from there, and I handed her the gifts I had gotten for her earlier.I had ordered her the latest iPhone 15 series because I noticed she was still using the old version from a year ago, and I had gotten her some beachwear and some clothes because I was planning to take her out to my private beach house soon, which was the third house I mentioned when I told her I had three houses in Zurich. I have houses in almost every city in Switzerland and a few other countries. I was smiling thinking of how she would react when I was strolling back upstairs earlier.But what I was not expecting was to walk back upstairs and see a shadow of the past lying on the floor, at that point, I felt my body go numb, I was trying to make sense of her reaction and why she was staring at that piece of necklace like that, I knew where it came from, but I did not understand why she was staring at it in that
[Ava]I had just returned from work, it was Friday, and it was currently 7 p.m, I had picked up a few items to prepare some food because Ashley planned on coming over for dinner, Logan got back a while ago, I asked him if he was going out again but he said no, I texted Ashley that he was home and she said she would be here soon.I swayed my waist from one side to the other while I cut my veggies, I stared down at the necklace on my neck, Gabriel had gotten me a beach wear and a new iPhone series, with some few clothes, I touched the necklace and smiled, my phone suddenly beeped, I washed and dried my hands with the hand towel, I think Ashley has arrived, but how did she get here so fast?I picked up my phone to answer her call, but a smile tugged at my lips as I realized it was not Ashley, but the love of my life. I took the phone and placed it in my ear."Look who has not called me since morning," Gabriel said over the phone."Sorry, I meant to call but I'm still a bit busy, how are
[Ava]I watched Logan smile and walk towards his room, my eyes following him until he was out of sight. I turned to Ashley, who had her lips parted and was staring in the direction Logan walked in"Could you please close your mouth a little before something enters there?" she turned to face me and leaned in closer."Ava, he looks more handsome than the last time I saw him, how can you be living in the same house with such a hottie and not... Oh, sorry, I forgot he was your brother." She said, and I shook my head, crossed my arms over my chest, and stared at her."Ashley I have no idea on what you're talking about, Please have a seat first. I still need to finish dinner. I didn't know you would get here so soon. please, make yourself comfortable. I will round up in the kitchen," "No, I will just drop my bag and come help you out.""No, Ash, make yourself comfortable, I will be done in no time." "No I want to help out, so we can be fast I need to see him more already," She smiled and
[Ava]"What are you doing here?" I asked Gabriel, who was staring back at me. He was dressed casually, wearing blue jeans and a black T-shirt."Where is he?" Gabriel asked, staring at me with a scorching look that made my skin prickle."Where is who? What are you doing here? You were supposed to be in Lugano.""Move aside," he said, shoving me a little as he marched inside, I shut the door and followed behind him, he walked towards the sitting room, scanning everywhere before heading to the dining room, his eyes met Logan and Ashley and he stood still "What happened, Gabriel?" Logan asked, staring at Gabriel, whose eyes were busy scanning the entire room. What the fuck is wrong with this Man? Did he come down here because of something I just said over the phone?"Nothing, Logan. I finished earlier than expected," Gabriel said, his gaze still scanning the entire space.I looked in Ashley's direction, and her gaze was fixed on Gabriel, her lips slightly parted."Seems you have company
[Gabriel]I was seated in Logan's bedroom, my fingers scrolling through her phone, the door swung open, and I looked up to see Logan entering."What's up, man? I thought you were supposed to come back in two days?" Logan asked."I kind of rounded up early, meanwhile, who is she?" Logan walked towards his closet, ignoring my question."Did I speak a language you don't suddenly understand?" I leaned against the bed headboard, staring at him."Ava's colleague, she invited her to dinner," Logan said as he searched through his closet."It did not seem like it when I walked in, it was as if you were the one who invited her over instead." I stood up and walked towards him, my hands slipping into my pockets, "Where to?" I asked."I will be right back, Gabriel. Stop asking such stupid questions. If you are hungry, have Ava get you some food." He slung his jeans jacket over his shoulder and grabbed his car key as he walked towards the door.And just as I expected, the door swung open in exactly
[Ava]"Gabriel no you can't do this, please," I held his hand, trying to shove his hand back into my pussy, he pulled his hand off and smirked as he stood up from his knee"What did you cook? I am hungry." He asked, adjusting my gown, and walked towards the bed, I watched him retrieve my phone before moving towards me."Have your phone," I ignored him, staring deep into those gray orbs."Are...are you serious right now?" I stammered, pressing my legs together, why did he fucking start touching me if he knew he would not let me cum? I held back tears that threatened to spill from my eyes."That's your punishment, my little doll." He drew me closer to him and spanked my ass hard before storming out of the room."Gab, Gabriel..." I tried to call his name, but my voice was muffled. I pushed the door open and walked towards the stairs."Little doll, I said I am hungry, should I starve?" I halted in my tracks and stared in his direction, I felt the urge to punch that face of his, my fist ti
[Ava]"Hey sunshine," I froze and felt my heart sink, even without looking I already knew who it was. I slowly looked up, putting down my coffee, and there he was standing in front of me with a smile on his lips, dressed in a tuxedo with his silver orbs fixed on mine. "Hi... hello," I stuttered, swallowing the sudden lump that formed in my throat as I stared at Caleb."Are you okay?" Caleb asked, taking a seat opposite mine and reaching out to take my hand in his. I stared directly into his eyes. My heart stung as his hand touched mine. Of course, I'm not fine, I'm seated right here trying to clear my mind because I just found out that my boyfriend is behind your sister's death."I'm...I'm okay, how are you... I mean, why are you here?" I stuttered, biting down on my lower lip, trying to calm the turmoil brewing inside of me."Sunshine what's wrong? You don't look good, please talk to me is everything okay?" Caleb asked again, a look of concern etched on his forehead. I nodded at hi
[Ava]"Princess!!" Gabriel held his hand on the table, trying to regain himself. I stood still, staring up at him."Baby!!" My heart skipped as Gabriel began walking towards me. I had all the opportunities to leave and run back upstairs, but my legs had a mind of their own and remained glued to the floor as Gabriel hovered over me.I took a deep breath as I slowly looked up and met his gaze. His eyelids dropped, weighing down the corners of his eyes like anchors. He caged me up, his hand on either side of the counter as he stared deeply into my eyes. The memory of the video immediately flashed before my eyes again, and a heavyweight crushed my chest, making it difficult for me to breathe."Move!!" I cursed myself inwardly for how weak my voice sounded just having him so close. I reminded myself repeatedly of who he was and what he had done. He killed her, he killed my best friend."Please, Princess!" Gabriel whispered, his eyes fixed on mine as he tightly shut his eyes before snappin
[Ava]"Ava, please stop, where are you running to!!" Ashley ran after me as I dashed out of the house, I needed to be anywhere far away from those two strangers that I thought I knew. My entire body tensed up, my heart pounding hard in my chest. This is so messed up."Ava!!" Ashley yelled my name, her hand grabbing my shoulder to keep me from running. I stared back at her, I just needed to be alone right now "Ashley!!" tears streamed down my face as I stared back at her"Please, I'm begging you, calm down let's go in, it's freaking cold out here!!" Ashley pleaded, but I shook my head, pulling my arm from her grasp."Ash, I can't go in there," my lips quivered as I stared at the flash drive in my hand. I just want to be anywhere away from this house and the two men in there."It's almost midnight, please I'm begging, I understand how you feel right now, and I am as speechless as you are, but we need to go in!" Ashley held my hand, tears welling up at the corners of her eyes, but ther
[Gabriel]"Tell me, were you...were you the boyfriend Remi had five years ago?" Ava asked, her gaze fixed on mine. I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out. I shoved my hand into my scalp, my heart racing like a wild animal. I have never felt so helpless in my whole life."Princess, I—I..." I lowered my gaze, unable to form a complete sentence as tears pricked the corners of my eyes. My eyes snapped towards her as I heard her body thud forcefully to the ground. My legs tried to move on their own only for Logan to drag me back, and I watched as Ashley rushed towards her.I looked at my woman quivering like a watered leaf, her whole body tensing as she dragged Ashley down, whispering some inaudible words to her, and in an instant Ashley looked up at us, signaling us to leave. I shook my head at her, there's no way I'm stepping out of this room, not now or ever."Gabriel!!" Logan's voice came through as he held my hand, motioning with his chin for us to step out. Before I could p
[Ava] "Logan please!!" I muttered as I stared at my brother at the door, refusing to take my gaze away from Gabriel. My body quivered, ice-cold dread seeping into my veins, freezing my limps. My entire world was telescoping into a single, suffocating reality: Gabriel, Remi, the knife lodged in Remi's tummy, held up by Gabriel. Logan walked into the room before I could take another step, while I held my laptop tightly and clutched my other hand protectively to my tummy. I couldn't take my eyes off Gabriel, I was trying everything I could to read where his eyes would deny any of this, but all I could see was fucking guilt. "Gabriel, how are you here, and what the fuck is going on?" Logan snapped again, staring from me to Gabriel, and for the first time, I took my eyes off Gabriel and turned my attention to my brother, tears rolling down my cheek "Logan... who... who is this?" I asked my brother as I pointed at Gabriel. Logan looked at me with a furrowed brow, and before he could sa
[Gabriel]"Listen Ava don't insert any damn...." The phone beeped, cutting off my voice. Fuck!! I looked at the phone, only to see that the damn call had been disconnected.My entire mind has been a complete mess since we touched down Zurich just thirty minutes ago, and I don't think I have ever held onto the steering wheel while driving like a crazy person like I am doing right now! What fucking flash drive was she talking about.I groaned as I dialed her number only to have it go straight to voicemail. This is not happening. Please, it can't be what I'm thinking! Who the fuck is this? What fucking flash drive! I groaned as I stepped on the gas, throwing my phone aside"Get the fuck out of my way if you don't want both of us to end up in hell right now!" I cursed loudly, swirling my steering as I made a U-turn to avoid the fucking car that I almost crashed into.My hand dug into my scalp as I cursed loudly, just where the fuck is Logan, and why was he not picking up his phone too?M
[Ava] I swiped up redialing Gabriel's number but my heart sank as the word out of coverage flashed on the screen. I let out a frustrated sigh and turned to Ashley who was staring back at me with her brows furrowed"He seems angry!" I muttered as I glanced down at the flash drive in Ashley's hand, I reached out for it and placed it back into the envelope with the paper before dropping it aside"Gabriel can't stay mad at you and you know that he's just worried about your safety!" Ashley said and I nodded as I ignited my engine and drove off********"Hey!" I greeted Logan as we walked into the sitting room, clutching the envelope tightly in my handsLogan looked up, his gaze shifting from me to Ashley"Where are you guys coming from this late?" Logan asked "We went out for a drive!" Ashley replied swiftly before I could even say anything Logan's eyes darted from me to Ashley before settling back on mine"What's wrong? You seem a bit shaken?" Logan asked, furrowing his brows as his ey
[Ava]"What exactly is that?" I mumbled under my breath I picked up the envelope from the table, my trembling hands betraying my growing unease. I gulped down the sudden lump that made its way to my throatMy gaze swept around the room as I held the envelope, carefully tearing open the sealed edge. I stared down at the opened envelope. Biting my lower lip, I inserted my hand and felt something I couldn't still decipher. I reached out and slowly pulled it out"A flash drive?" I muttered, my eyes fixed on the sleek black device with a gold tip.What was I supposed to do with this? Was this guy playing some kind of twisted game with me?I hesitated for a moment, then reached back into the envelope searching for any other clues. My fingers paused as they brushed against something hard and unfamiliarI pulled it out and it was a piece of paper, I slowly opened it up noticing the scribbled writing, but the dim light made it impossible for me to read a thing. Taking a deep breath, I returne
[Ava]As I entered the room, my eyes scanned the space. A plush couch sat in a corner accompanied by a round table and two leather chairs. My gaze shifted to the bar area, a guy who had a face cap on was right there, as he expertly mixed a few drinks, his focus solely on what he was doingI glanced around, confused about what to do next. Was he the one I was supposed to meet? I pressed my lips into a thin line, clutching my purse tighter as I stared at the guy who remained oblivious to my presenceI stood still, unable to move. I held up my phone as I made to text the number when a voice broke the silence, making me dart my eyes towards the guy, who was staring back at me"Take a seat!" he boomed, his deep voice echoing through the room. I raised an eyebrow as he emerged from behind the counter, two glass cups in his hand. That's when I got a good look at him - and realized he didn't look like a bartender. He was glad in a crisp white shirt, with two buttons down, gray pants, and a fa