Ava sat there looking at her screen wondering how she was suppose to absorb the information, Alexander was at Linda' s place. This late at night which was suppose to be their wedding night.Her eyes beheld her dinner, she was suddenly feeling cold all over as the appetite she initially had went away like the breeze . She knew that this was something she couldn't control. Her husband has his heart and attention towards another woman.Ava calmly dropped the phone, her expression blank as she controlled her state, she won't turn to a crying mess base on this, she knew what she wanted and she has gotten married to him, she would have to overlook his other way which she has come in terms with hoping to fill that space too when it rights.Ava picked up her spoon, scoop some food to her mouth, the food felt blad but then she waved it off, she continue to chew, like she was just focus on eating and nothing else. After she was done, she stood up and went to the living room. She decided to watc
“ Madam is not in sir, Monica replied Alexander while looking around.“ Ava hasn't gotten back from work? Alexander asked.“ Yes, Madam left the house early this morning and hasn't returned to the house, she said she has a lot of schedules to catch up with today and had to even work overnight doing so, Monica explained.“ Oh….. Did she tell you when she is coming back because it's already late and it isn't advisable to stay out late, Alexander said.“ Madam left without saying when she would be back sir, Monica replied.“ Ok, you can go, I will just eat dinner later, Alexander said and stood up.“ Why sir? The meal will get cold and you will lose your appetite if I should warm it up later, besides Madam specifically said we should make sure you eat well when you get back, Monica said with a slip of tongue.“ She said so?……. Alexander asked “ Hmmmm sir….. Monica was cut off.‘ I will manage then, I will just have few bites and then when she comes back, let's me know the time, Alexand
Who was framed “ a calm voice sounded while joining him in the kitchen.Ava and Alexander turned at once and the person who they saw got them surprised. Ava' s expression says she is amused, Alexander's expression says otherwise.“ Granpa, what are you doing here early this morning, didn't you sleep at all? Alexander grumbled.“ Granpa, I am glad you are around, you are just in time for breakfast, Ava said with excitement.“ Thanks for your warm welcome Ava, Grandson must think I have come to impose on him, I only want to spend some time with my favourite people and nothing else, so I made sure to come early enough and I am luckily to able to join you for breakfast as well, Granpa Pascal replied.“That's very good Granpa, I am happy you decided to come visit us, I have missed you so much and was thinking to stop by at your place after I return from work early tomorrow, Ava explained.“ I know you are the only one who wants me around, my grandson doesn't want me in his space, he is all
“ We will go up to our room then Granpa, so you don't have to stay awake waiting for us to,” Alexander gritted and stood up to go upstairs.“ Good, dear Ava off you go to the room, you two should enjoy the night, Granpa Pascal winked at her and her cheek turned crimson in colour.Ava stood up and walked ahead following Alexander footsteps to the room, she walked into the room and closed the door.Grandpa ‘s Pascal room was just few metres from theirs, thou if they should step out, he might just hear them, so they would just have to keep busy till he sleeps off.Grandpa Pascal exchanged eye contact with Monica before smiling in a cunning way, he finally made his way to his room looking well satisfied.****Ava moved fully into the room and watch as Alexander gaze burned into her, she didn't know what to say because he looked angry and a bit of disdain laid beneath his eyes as he looked her all over.“ What do you think you are trying to do Ava? Are you thinking of using my grandfather
The following morningThe room brighten up from the rays of light trickling in from the blown curtains by the window, the emitted light shun exposing two entangled figure on the bed, Ava laid beside Alexander in the bed, both of them in each others hands fast asleep.Ava snuggle more into his hands burying her head into his chest and inhaling his intoxicating scent, her hand caress his body as she rubbed her head on his chest in satisfaction, her eyes slowly open and she saw another figure laying beside her, Ava ‘s eyes trailed his chest to his face and saw it was Alexander.Ava gasped out in astonishment, she slept beside Alexander last night!? Her thoughts ran back to what had happened when she was about to leave the room.FlashbackAva stood up from the bed and made her way to the door, she twisted the door to go out but the door refused to open, she continue for the next few seconds and wasn't able to, she gave up and turned back to Alexander that she couldn't open the door.“ Why
“Have you and Alexander been together?”Ava went silent totally, she was amused by the words of Granpa Pascal, and the answer to his question was clear as ocean. She and Alexander haven't kissed nor hug since they got to know each other. But how was she to say it to the old man? That even their wedding night, Alexander spent it outside with his lover? Ava cleared her thoughts and thought of the best way to answer his question.“ Granpa, I and Alexander haven't been together, we are getting to know each other first and don't want to rush things, so you don't have to worry, Ava replied the best way she could but the look on the old man's face wasn't good.“ He is the one proving difficult right? I can see it, I can see how much you love him Ava, I know how much you care and want to be with him but he has failed to see it which I clearly do , Granpa Pascal said while looking at her with a soft gaze.“ I…… Ava lost the right words to say as she knew all what he is saying was right, but sh
Ava parked the car , got down and walked into the house, she was still deliberating on her thoughts till she got to the living room and met Alexander seated. She was a bit surprised he came back earlier than her, making her wonder what the issue was, but then he wasn't seated alone, Granpa Pascal was also there.“ I am home, Grandpa, Alexander, Ava said, making her presence known.“ Welcome back Ava, how was work? Granpa Pascal asked, diverting his attention to her .“ Work was fine, no trouble. I am feeling energized, Ava joked, clearly meaning to liven the atmosphere, which she successfully did.“ Come sit, let the maid get you something to eat, I know you must be feeling hungry and a bit stressed, Grandpa Pascal persisted.“ Ok, so Alexander what's going on? Ava asked while looking at Alexander who hasn't uttered a word since she walked in.“ Hmmmm ,Old man Stan's wedding anniversary is tomorrow, so he got an invitation which means the both of you are going together, " Grandpa Pasc
6:40 pm at NightAlexander’s PlaceAlexander stood at the living room, his impeccable appearance stood out in the living room as he look at the time on his watch, it was clearly time and he hasn't seen Ava make her way downstairs. He tapped his leg on the floor clearly loosing patience, the sound of heels on the stairs made him look up as he saw Ava walk down in company of his Grandpa.He stood rooted without blinking when he saw how gorgeous she looked in her dress, he saw how lovely his Granpa was treating her while walking towards him and this made him roll his eyes instead. Ava always play the game all the time, he didn't want to delay any longer and just turn around heading out and expecting her to meet him in the car waiting outside.Ava smiled at Granpa Pascal while making her way out, she saw how Alexander walked out without even sparing her a thirty minutes gaze, getting outside she saw he is already inside the car and turned towards Granpa Pascal to wave goodbye. Alexander w
The low hum of chatter filled the luxurious lounge of the hotel as Ava entered, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor. She scanned the room, her gaze locking onto Linda almost instantly. Seated at the center of a small group, Linda exuded confidence, her laughter ringing out like a bell as she entertained her entourage.Ava’s presence didn’t go unnoticed. The moment Linda’s sharp eyes landed on her, the laughter stopped. A flicker of surprise crossed her face, quickly masked by a cool smirk.“Well, if it isn’t Mrs. Pascal,” Linda drawled, rising gracefully from her chair. Her tone was syrupy sweet, but the underlying venom was unmistakable. “To what do I owe this unexpected pleasure?”Ava stepped forward, her chin held high. “We need to talk. Privately.”Linda’s brow arched in mock surprise. “Oh? This sounds serious. Ladies, if you’ll excuse me.” She gestured to her companions, who hesitated before reluctantly dispersing.Once they were alone, Linda’s mask of civility dr
The quiet hum of the bathroom fan was the only sound between them as Alexander emerged from the shower, his movements relaxed but purposeful. Ava, standing by the vanity with the phone still clutched tightly in her hand, barely glanced up as he wrapped a towel around his waist. Her thoughts were a chaotic storm, Linda’s cutting words replaying in her mind like a broken record.Alexander, ever observant, caught the subtle stiffness in her posture. “Everything okay?” he asked, running a hand through his damp hair.Ava forced a neutral expression, slipping his phone onto the counter. “Linda called,” she said simply, her tone clipped.His movements stilled for a fraction of a second before he picked up the phone, his brows furrowing slightly. “What did she want?”“She didn’t say,” Ava replied, crossing her arms over her chest. “Just that it was urgent.”Alexander sighed, placing the phone face down without returning the call. “I’ll deal with it later,” he said, his voice calm but dismissi
Ava was in the middle of tidying up the living room when the sound of a car pulling into the driveway caught her attention. She glanced toward the window, a flicker of surprise crossing her face as she saw Alexander's car parked ahead of schedule. He was early—far earlier than he usually was for their tense dinners. The moment felt different, charged with anticipation. But as she stood there, her heart racing for reasons she couldn’t quite explain, she quickly masked the smile that crept to her lips.It wasn’t like her to feel this way. She'd spent so much time guarding her emotions, building walls between them, but something about tonight felt different. Maybe it was the idea of finally addressing the issues that had been quietly growing between them. Maybe it was the unexpected chance for them to reconnect without the weight of their families hovering over them. Either way, she couldn’t let herself get too hopeful.A moment later, Alexander knocked softly on the door, and without wa
The morning after the storm, Ava woke with a heaviness that had settled deep into her chest. The rain had stopped, but the remnants of the night still lingered—both the storm outside and the one inside her. She lay there, staring at the ceiling, her thoughts a jumble of old emotions and new doubts.Alexander was in the next room, likely still asleep. His presence was a strange comfort, but it also made her question everything she thought she knew about herself. Hadn’t she moved on from him? Hadn’t she convinced herself that she could be happy without him?But seeing him again had opened a door she thought was sealed shut. His apology, his vulnerability—things she had never thought she would hear from him—had cracked her defenses wide open. It wasn’t just the words, though. It was the way he had looked at her. How could she ignore that?Ava sighed, sitting up. She needed space, time to think without him watching her every move. As she moved toward the bathroom, her phone buzzed on the
Ava had spent the past three years building a life she could be proud of, but tonight, she allowed herself a rare indulgence—attending a prestigious charity gala. She moved through the grand ballroom, her emerald gown a stunning contrast to her confident but distant demeanor. The event was a chance to network for her surgery center, but Ava felt uneasy, her nerves stirred by the faint sense that tonight was going to be different.She was in the middle of discussing a new medical partnership when she saw him. Alexander.Her heart skipped a beat. He stood across the room, looking sharper than she remembered. His dark suit hugged his tall frame perfectly, but it was his expression—a mix of regret and longing—that left her breathless. Ava didn’t know if she wanted to turn and leave or march up to him and demand why he was there.Before she could decide, another figure stepped into view. Linda.Ava froze. Linda, Alexander’s first love, was speaking to him, her hand brushing his arm in a wa
Two Months A Lot has happened within those space of timeIt had been three years. Three years of silence. Of searching. Of hoping. Alexander had finally found her—Ava—after all this time. But when he had first reached out, there was no joy, no warmth in her response. Only distance. She had spoken to him, but each word felt like a wall she was putting up between them.The first time he had messaged her, apologizing for everything—what he had done, what he hadn’t done, how he had failed her—she hadn’t responded. Not for days. When she finally did, it was brief.“It’s over, Alexander. We are over.”That had been the first blow. It hurt, more than he had expected, but he couldn’t stop himself. He kept reaching out. He called, he messaged, he wrote letters. Every time, he apologized, hoping for some sign that she was still the woman he knew, that there was still some chance for them.The fifth attempt, she answered with a coldness that stung.“You’ve apologized, but it’s too late. I don’t
Ava had always been strong, resilient even in the hardest moments. But after everything that had happened, she felt like she needed to step away from the chaos, to find her own way without the constant pull of Alexander’s presence.She wasn’t going to tell him. Not yet.She packed a small bag, made arrangements at the hospital to take some time off, and left without a word. Her colleagues didn’t ask where she was going. They knew she had been through a lot. But Alexander? He was the one person she couldn't bring herself to face.The days would be hers to reclaim, to breathe and to heal.Back in the city, Alexander was consumed by work, but his mind kept drifting back to Ava. She had disappeared without a trace. No calls, no messages, nothing.He had been worried at first—more than he cared to admit—but as the silence stretched on, his frustration grew. Why wouldn’t she answer him? Where had she gone?He wasn’t used to being left in the dark, not with her. She had always been so transp
Ava glanced nervously at the clock in the hospital lounge. She hadn’t expected Alexander to come so quickly after their call. Her heart raced as she replayed their brief conversation in her mind. Did she make the right choice, asking him to meet her?The sound of the door creaking open jolted her. Alexander walked in, his presence commanding the small space. He was still dressed in his tailored suit, though his tie was slightly loosened, giving him a more approachable look.Ava stood, clutching her phone. “You didn’t have to come so fast. I know you’re busy.”Alexander crossed the room in a few strides, his gaze soft but intense. “I told you I would always come when you needed me.”She looked away, unsure how to respond. His sincerity both comforted and unsettled her. “I… I just wanted to talk about everything. About us. About Linda.”His jaw tightened slightly at the mention of Linda, but he nodded. “Go ahead. I’m listening.”Ava took a deep breath. “I know there’s a lot we need to s
Ava placed her phone down after reading the latest email from her investigator. The report confirmed everything—Linda’s string of affairs, underhanded deals, and exploitation of Alexander’s connections to boost her career.“She’s been doing this for years,” Ava said to herself, disgusted.Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock on her apartment door. She opened it to find Dr. Liam Brooks, her colleague from the hospital, holding a small container of food.“I figured you’d be too busy to cook today,” Liam said with a warm smile. “Hope you don’t mind.”Ava stepped aside to let him in. “You’re a lifesaver, Liam. Come on in.”Liam placed the container on the kitchen counter and turned to her. “You’ve been looking stressed lately. Anything you want to talk about?”Ava hesitated, not wanting to drag him into her messy personal life. “It’s just… work and some personal stuff. Nothing I can’t handle.”He studied her for a moment, then nodded. “Well, you know where to find me if you need an ea