Ava gathered her things and followed Ethan off the plane. Immediately her feet landed on the ground, he pulled her to his body and enveloped her in a hug. 'Welcome to Russia,' he said. 'I'm so glad you're here.' Ava hugged him back and said, 'I'm glad to be here too.' she said as she looked around and took in the scenery of the country. It was beautiful.They collected their luggage and headed out of the airport. As they stepped outside, Ava was hit with a blast of cold air. She hadn't been expecting the weather to be so chilly. 'It's a bit cold, isn't it?' Ethan said. 'It's always like this in winter,' he said. 'It's not too bad once you get used to it.' He helped Ava into their ride and they headed towards the city center. The buildings were covered in a layer of snow, and the streets were lined with Christmas lights. Ava felt a sense of excitement as they pulled up to the house they would be staying.Ethan carried their bags inside, and they were attended to by some lady. The h
Ethan woke up disoriented, he vaguely remembered the activities of yesterday. He and Ava had gone clubbing and they had a lot of fun but that was all he remembered. He couldn't remember how he got into bed. He opened his eyes and looked around and didn't see Ava and he got up to go use the restroom before he went in search of her. His head was spinning as he walked, there was not doubt that he was hungover.As he washed his face and brushed his teeth, he wondered where Ava had gone to so early in the morning. He was pretty sure she had gone to explore the city like she loved to do. He just hoped that she wouldn't go at such odd hours because unlike Morocco, Russia was not that safe to be roaming around the streets at such odd hours.She seemed to pretty much like Russia though and he wondered why because it wasn't the most beautiful vacation destination in his opinion and that was coming from someone who loves to travel and has been to almost all parts of the world. As he came ou
As Ethan drove home, he could not wait to tell Ava all the things Jeff had told him about Kimberly. It was a crazy story and it was still too much for him but at the same time he believed it could definitely happen, especially when Kimberly was involved. As he got home, he saw Ava waiting for him in the living room, and as he walked in, she looked up at him slowly."How was your day?" she asked him calmly as she set the book she was reading or rather trying to read,down. Ethan sat down next to her. "It was interesting,to say the very least" he said. "Jeff was the one who I went to see, he had some information to share about Kimberly's case" Ava who was waiting for an opportunity to launch her own issue,did not fail to show interest in his own story because she was honestly invested in the case already. "What did you find out?" she asked dryly but still managing to sound concerned. Ethan took a deep breath. "It's a long story," "Well I'm listening aren't I?" Ava said and Ethan se
Ethan felt like his whole world was falling apart and it hurt so badly especially when everything had started to make sense gradually but now a mistake that happened a long time ago threatened to ruin everything. He knew that he had to let Ava go but he was scared that if she left she was never going to come back but what could he do to make her stay? He had literally used his own hands to destroy something that was beautiful.Ethan felt torn. He knew that Ava was hurt by what had happened between them, and he didn't want to cause her any more pain. But he also knew that he couldn't just forget about her and move on, just like that. The woman was the love of his life and life was playing an unfair game with him. He had feelings for her and those feelings were not just any type of feelings because he had never felt this way for anyone before and he knew that he had to deal with those feelings before he could move forward but how exactly was he to deal with something so intense and
He kept walking, lost in thought, until he found himself in front of a church where he and Ava had taken some tourist pictures the last time they were out walking the streets of Russia. It was closed and dark, but he sat on the steps and stared at the door as if it had an answer to his problems.Ethan thought about the night they had been there and how Ava had taken his breath away. She had been so beautiful in her lace dress, and he had felt like he was falling in love all over again from the moment he saw her step out of the room. He had never felt that way about anyone before, and he had never imagined that he could feel that way again. But now, he was feeling something different. He was feeling hope. He sat on the steps of the church and he prayed. He prayed for Ava and his children, and he prayed for himself. He prayed for forgiveness from Ava and for the strength to do what was right.After sitting there for a while, he stood up and began to walk home. As he walked, he felt a
Ava's journey back to Florida was filled with a lot of tears and anxiety. She could still not believe what had happened back in Russia.She hated herself for not trusting her gut but in her defense, her aunt's advice was what made her let her guard down and now she felt like a fool.So Ethan was actually the father of her children just as she had suspected. He was the man that took her virginity and left her stranded in the hotel room alone. The man that she had fallen in love with. It was all so hard to process and she just wanted to go home to her kids and her aunt Caroline and cry a lot better.When Ava finally arrived at the airport in Florida, she was exhausted from the long flight and emotionally drained from everything that had happened. She thanked Ethan's pilot for the impromptu flight. She had been a nuisance she knew.As she made her way through the terminal, she tried to keep her head down and avoid eye contact with anyone. She just wanted to get home and be with her kids
The days were moving by slowly and one morning, Ava woke up feeling more at peace than she had been feeling the previous day. She knew that she still had a lot of things to figure out, but for the first time, she felt like she could face them. After getting ready for the day, she went into the kitchen to find her Aunt making breakfast."Good morning Aunt" she greeted as she planted a kiss on Caroline's cheek "Morning, sweetie," Caroline said. "How are you feeling this morning?" Ava smiled. "Better," she said. "Thank you for asking." "You're welcome. If I don't ask who will?," Caroline joked "Now, let's eat some breakfast and then we can talk about what's next for you." Ava nodded, taking a seat at the table. They were a lot if things that she needed to do and one of them was to find a job because there was no way she was going back to work for Ethan.After they finished breakfast, Ava told her aunt that she needed to go by at Ethan's house to pack up all her things that were still t
Ethan was losing his mind. He had left Russia and gone back to Morocco to inspect the project going on there and also to take his mind of his situation for a while but he felt like a totally different person without Ava around and what frustrated him the most was how life didn't even care about what he was going through, he still had to show up everyday as if everything was fine when infact he was losing his mind.Every morning, he would wake up and go through his activities for the day, but it felt like he was just going through the motions. He felt numb, like he was just going through the motions of his life without any real feeling. Without any real purpose.He tried to keep himself busy, but it felt like nothing could fill the void that Ava had left in his heart and in his life in general. And as the days continued to go by slowly, he started to feel like he was losing his mind. He felt like he was just going through life hopelessly and waiting for something to change but nothing
On his arrival to the hospital, he was directed to the delivery room where Ava was already in labor after identifying himself as her husband.He quickly rushed to her side. Seeing her in pain, made his heart break but he tried to be strong for her sake. He took her hand in his and whispered sweet nothings and words of encouragement to her."You're doing so well, my love. You're so brave and strong," he smiled tentatively and Ava squeezed his hand tightly. She was glad that he was there with her because it gave her some degree of courage.She managed to push through the pain and after a few hours of labor, the baby finally came out and she was the most beautiful thing Ava had ever seen.The doctor placed the baby in Ava's arms and both she and Ethan cried tears of joy and relief. Their baby was here. And she was so beautiful.As Ava held her child, she felt a thousand emotions at the same time. Her heart was overflowing with happiness and she glanced up Ethan who smiled brightly at h
A few months later, Ava's baby bump was starting to show and she was beginning to feel the effects of pregnancy. She was always experiencing morning sickness but Ethan was always there for her, taking care of her every need and never leaving her side. One morning after he had helped her to massage her legs because they were sore, she said."I don't know what I would do without a caring partner like you,""Good thing you don't have to ever find out," Ethan said, kissing her on the forehead. "You'll always have me by your side, no matter what." He whispered and she blushed hard at his words. She was more than lucky to have him in her life, and she knew that no matter what happened, they would always find a way around it.Kimberly and Caroline had finally come back from their trip and were also helpful her in little ways they could until the responsibility fell solely on Caroline surprise when two weeks earlier Kimberly had fallen pregnant too.She had been so excited to tell Ava and
A few minutes later, they were ushered into the doctor's office and after a few questions, he actually her her into the examination room where Ava was given a quick check-up.The room was silent as they doctor carried out his examination and wrote something down occasionally on his pad. After few moments had passed, the doctor then turned to Ava and Ethan with a small smile. "Well, Mrs Ava, you are indeed sick but it's not in the way that you might think," the doctor said, the smile on her face getting wider. "What do you mean?" Ava asked, confused by the doctor's words. "It's a good news. You're pregnant," the doctor broke she news to them her smile getting even bigger. They both looked at each other in shock. They hadn't been expecting this news at all. Not so soon at least. But after the initial shock wore off, they excitement started to set in. They were going to have a baby. It felt so unreal.Once the news had settled on Ethan and he understood what the doctor had said, a l
They were finally heading back to Florida after their three weeks honeymoon in Dubai. Ava didn't want to leave because of the amount of fun they were having but she also missed Jaden and Jane so much that she also really wanted to leave immediately. It was like she had a double mind or something."I can't to wait to see the kids but I also don't want to leave Dubai yet" she shared her predicament with Ethan and he smiled."Well that's a simple one. We can go back and then come back with them or we can stay back and fly them over here and even if you want to live here now, we can make that work you know " he said and Ava rolled her eyes at him as she laughed."Okay show off. I know you've got the power to make anything I want happen but I was just kidding so relax" "I was just trying to make sure you have everything that you need and want so I'm not the bad guy here" he chuckled."Yeah, whatever. Let's go before the pilot starts looking for us now" she said, picking up the last of he
Ava felt excited at the prospect of all that he had suggested. She didn't want to leave Dubai without doing any fun thing at all."I'll love to go to the Burj Khalifa then" she said and Ethan nodded as he turned the car direction towards their new location.They drove to the Burj Khalifa and as they stepped out of the car, they looked up at the massive building. Ava had never seen anything quite like it. It was truly breathtaking. They made their way to the restaurant and once they settled down, Ethan said."You should have their seafood pasta. It's very good. I give you my word" he said and that was what they both ordered when the waiter came to take their order and they had their wonderful meal while looking out at the city lights below."This place is really beautiful. Breathtaking in fact" she said."It is no doubt " Ethan agreed and soon they finish eating and after leaving the Burj Khalifa, they decided to go the mall and they stroll around, taking in all the sights and sounds
The next day they left for their honeymoon in Dubai. They were going to be gone for three weeks and they left with the kids crying but they promised them that they would come back with plenty beautiful things for them and that was enough to stop their tears.The flight to Dubai was long, but Ava slept through most of it while Ethan used that opportunity to get some work that was due done and sent to his secretary. When they arrived, they were greeted by the warm sun and the beautiful palm trees that lined the streets. Dubai was a normal stop for Ethan so he was used to it but Ava was mesmerized by the city.They checked into their hotel, which was luxurious and elegant, as usual and they immediately felt at home. The next few days after their arrival was used in exploring the city, visiting the mosques, the museums, and the souks. Ethan took her to his favorite spots and she tasted the local food, shopped for souvenirs, and made memories that would last a lifetime.One day during o
The driver greeted her and opened the door for her and she entered without speaking a word. What the hell was going on? She had no idea but if he kids were in harm's way than she was going to go save them.All the other drive, she continued calling Ethan's phone but it was not connecting.They arrived the vacation home and once again the driver opened the door for her and she got down and was welcomed by a very good looking waitress."Please follow me to see your children" was all she said before turning and walking away and Ava immediately followed her and she took her to the entrance of a garden and then stopped."Your kids are in there. Please they're waiting" she said and then left and Ava looked at the entrance for a moment before she entered it. The whole place was decorated with fresh flowers and she was the only one there until she had little running steps and turned around to see Jaden and Jane running towards her dressed in formal wear and not the school uniform they had l
He stared at her as she slept and decided to take her upstairs to their room so she could be comfortable and once he had tugged her into bed safely, he also got ready for bed because the next day promised to be a hectic one because the preparation for the second phase of Kimberly's plan was starting tomorrow and he could not wait. He was very excited like a child who had just been giving a lollipop to see how things would pan out. He laid down next to her and closed his eyes, a smile playing on his lips. He knew that as long as Ava was by his side, he could take on anything life threw at him and he knew that he had finally found the one person that completed him and he could not believe that he had also almost lost her. Soon, he drifted off to sleep, happy and content, dreaming of a future with the woman of his dreams. Ava snuggled closer to him in her sleep, sensing that he was beside her. In her sleep, she smiled, feeling safe and protected. The next morning, Ava woke up to the
The next few days were a blur for Ava as all she did was just to spend time at home with the kids, creating beautiful memories with them.At the beginning of the week , she had also sent in her resignation letter to her office. She was no longer interested in going to work there and she also was in no hurry to find a new job for the first time in her life because she really didn't need it when she had Ethan.It was two days after she sent in her resignation letter that she got a call from Kimberly."Hey there Ava, how are you doing?" She asked on her usual energetic voice and Ava could also hear the excitement in her voice. "I'm doing great Kim. How are you doing?" She replied, curious about why she sounded so excited. She already suspected that it must have to do with Alistair."I'm doing amazing actually. I just got a call from Alistair's uncle and he told me the case is over! We don't have to worry about a thing anymore" she broke the good news and Ava's whole life changed with t