Trent didn't dare to look at the pictures a second time. He could feel his heart on fire as confusion brewed in his mind. ‘Is Avery falling in love with Anderson? No, she's just playing her part. She can’t fall in love with him,’ Trent consoled himself and vowed to not look at the pictures again.Anderson had chosen the pictures that were accidentally taken. They looked as if he was intimate with Avery but they never had any form of intimacy during the photo shoot. Somehow, his trick worked and Trent was sore.He recalled the card and was confused as to whether to attend the wedding or not. But how would he be able to see Avery again if he doesn’t go? His hand that was balled around the invitation card loosened together with the picture, as he singled out the invitation card and began to straighten it the best way he could. The wedding was strictly by invitation so he couldn’t get there without it.Upon second thoughts, he was washed with a greater confusion. Wasn’t Anderson afraid th
When it was time for the reception, Anderson would not let Avery out of his sight. Not when Trent had accepted his invitation and was boiling with rage. Avery had played her role well but Anderson knew that she still wanted Trent and came up with a plan.It was time for their first dance and Avery was nervous. After she saw how broken and pained Trent was, she didn’t want to get close to Anderson in any way to cause Trent any more pain than he already felt and a couple's first dance was just the opposite.“I don’t feel well,” she said in a low voice and Anderson was disturbed until she added, “can we skip the dance?” A smirk appeared in the corner of Anderson’s lips. The little girl wanted to outsmart him.“It’s not possible, my dear wife but what is wrong with you? I have a doctor friend around,” his smirk widened.Avery paled instantly. Sure thing the doctor would find her out. “It’s alright, I’ll manage.”Anderson didn’t respond but let out a satisfactory smile. Trent would feel to
Avery was chatting with Joyce when she saw a familiar figure. Joyce was facing her and hadn’t seen the person so when Avery excused herself, she didn’t suspect anything. Trent signaled Avery to follow him and began to walk away. He didn’t stop and walked ahead while she followed from behind as such, no one saw them walking together and no one suspected they were going to meet somewhere.When Trent got to the chocolate fountain where a lot of people were, he moved further to where there weren’t many people. Avery followed and caught up to him.From the hedges decorated with lights, they weren’t easily seen. Avery walked faster and hugged him from the back. “I’m sorry, I hurt you.”Trent turned to face her, leaving a little gap between them. He didn’t want both her and himself to fall into trouble but neither could he hide what he felt when he saw them kissing like two love birds. “I was afraid that you had fallen for his charms.”“Never. I will never fall for him,” Ava said with determ
Anderson led his mother to a less crowded area and said seriously, “it's a revenge thing mum.”Susan was baffled. Above all her imagined reasons, revenge wasn’t one of them but then, certain things began to make sense. “Is the guy you were arguing with Avery's ex?”“Yes.”Susana was distressed after the understanding sank in. No wonder Anderson didn’t tell her until after the wedding because he knew that she wouldn’t have agreed. “How could you, Ander? You know that I wouldn't have allowed it. Why did you separate two people in love, knowing that they are still in love with each other?”Anderson was equally better. No one would understand him until they heard the full story but it was a story he didn’t want to share with anyone. “I deserve love too mum.”“So find a woman and let her fall in love with you.” Susan was suddenly feeling hot in the cool garden. How could Anderson entangle a fellow couple's daughter in his quest for revenge? It didn't make sense to her.“I tried before but i
Anderson’s gaze was soft and he said seriously, “First of all, I want you to forgive me.” He felt her stiffen under his touch and smiled a little. Confusion rummaged through her mind and it felt like a dream if not for the fact that his hand on her thigh felt real. Anderson was acting strange and Avery couldn’t guess why.“For what?” She asked in a low tone while she let her head down, forcing him to release her chin. Anderson chuckled.“For stealing you from your boyfriend but trust me, I have no evil intentions against you. So do you forgive me?” Any woman would carry grudges with a hardened heart against the man who separated her from the one she loved. Anderson had felt that way before so he knew exactly how to make the correction. From how sincere he sounded, Avery felt her heart soften towards him.“Yes.”Anderson maintained his smile and said surprisingly, “Then I also forgive you.”Avery was lost. “I don’t understand.”Anderson cleared his throat and removed his tuxedo suit. H
Anderson stopped and watched her from a distance, admiring his choice of a wife. No, Trent made a good choice unknowingly for him. He didn’t care if Trent had been intimate with her before because the past was gone and Avery was now his present and future. What made him happy was the fact that Trent loved Avery so much. It was evident in his eyes every time Anderson saw him. It was genuine and not faked. The very reason why he was certain that Trent would be crying and having sleepless nights. He hated the guy so much that he wanted to hurt him badly.As Avery reached her destination, Anderson folded his arms and watched in amusement. There was always a child in every adult and Avery was showing hers. Seeing the vendor with all the decorations on his vending machine, made her mouth water with desire for something sweet, reminding her of her favorite sweet. It had been a long time since she tasted it and couldn’t control the urge. Not when she was seeing it close. “I want two of you
Anderson alighted from the car, walking over to her side. He opened the door carefully and she peeped her head out, about to lift herself when he bent over. His right hand slipped under he thigh while his left hand to her back, as he lifted her carefully from the luxury car.She was consumed by his cologne scent and his rapid breath warming her face, as her body lifted above ground level to mid-air in his arms. Avery stiffened at the strange feeling. This man wanted to get into her pants tonight and she wasn’t going to allow it. If not, why else would he be nice to her so suddenly?“What are you doing? I can walk by myself,” she tried to wiggle out of his arms but he pressed her closer to his chest, speaking sternly, with an air of amusement.“If you open your mouth to speak again or try to resist, I will kiss you.” Avery froze and didn’t move or try to get away from him anymore. Since it was late, the luxury hotel was flooded with guests, most of them turning their heads to the beau
Anderson calmed himself before leaving the shower room. Avery was sleeping with her back turned to him when he got back to the bedroom. His shirt was very big on her and even with the sleeves rolled up, she looked very funny. For her petite frame and his tall athletic figure, it was a great contrast. Also, there was a five-year age gap between them. Anderson lay beside her, wrapping his arms around her tiny waist and sniffing the scent of her shampoo with his head buried in the back of her neck. She carried a sweet strawberry fragrant. Avery automatically stiffened with his hands around her waist and he knew that she was still awake. To tease her, he moved his hands to her legs, brushing them slowly to her thighs. When it reached her knee, she caught it and said shyly,“I’m sorry Trent, I have cramps.” Anderson’s hand froze underneath hers and she was filled with remorse. How could she allow Trent’s name to slip from her mouth like that? “I’m sorry…. Ander.”“Ander? At first, it
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A week passed. Ace would drop Rebecca at school and wait till her lectures were over. Then he would take her to the hotel. The detective sent the information he was looking for and it was confirmed that Rose was still alive and everything had been set up. Carlos had eyes on Rebecca’s family’s wealth and was also obsessed with her beauty. Ace ordered Carlos’s sister to be brought from wherever she was, which took two days since she was vacationing in Hawaii. The detective suggested that he’d be around when the questioning was done and also suggested that Rebecca returns to the apartment to help them to arrest Carlos. As expected, two hours after Rebecca returned to the apartment, Carlos and a group of guys were headed that way. As soon as they entered Rebecca’s room without knocking, the detective, and a few policemen, made their way there. “It seems to me that you like the hard way, Rebecca,” Carlos said when he entered her room. Rebecca was busy on her laptop when they barged in. S
“You can’t do this. I said that no sex before marriage,” Rebecca said firmly, while Carlos dragged her to the door of her apartment. She was upset with the stupid request, looking for a way to escape this captivity she brought upon herself. “I agreed to that but what about kissing?” Carlos argued. He needed some intimacy, some kind of assurance from her. That would make him believe that she had indeed broken up with Ace but Rebecca was not ready to give in. “Please don’t do this. I’m not ready.” “Just open the door,” Carlos ordered, annoyed. Rebecca’s hand shook and the keys fell. Carlos knew that she was doing it intentionally. “Do you want me to tell everyone what you did?” He threatened her. She stiffened but quickly regained herself. “No.” She quickly picked up the key and unlocked the door but just before pushing it open, a strong force grabbed her arm and pulled her into his arms. His soothing cologne scent brought her so much comfort. Ace spoke to Carlos’s hearing, saying,
“Autumn, can you take care of the company for a month? There is something I need to take care of,” Ace walked into Autumn’s office and spoke.Autumn’s brows knitted, and she massaged her nape slowly, she responded saying, “I can. But I won’t, and you know why.” “I know that you are getting married soon. I will make sure that I finish everything way before then, I promise,” Ace soothingly said but Autumn shook her head. “That is not my reason and you know that mum and dad are among the board members, accessing our performance. Tell me what you are going to do or I won’t cover up for you,” She said solemnly sipping a cup of coffee. Ace went to hug her from behind, saying sadly, “Rebecca broke up with me.” Autumn froze and picked up her phone. “What? Let me call her.” Ace snatched the phone from her, straightened himself, and said, “No. Don’t. I suspect something and I need time to handle it so please trust me on this,” he pleaded. Autumn thought for a while and said, “If it's for
Another ten years passed. It was Ace and Autumn’s graduation ceremony. Everyone was happy except Rebecca. Ace has been there for her at all times and she began to feel the emptiness. Autumn has been her best friend, aside from being family friends and she wondered how she was going to cope without these two. They were two years ahead of her and she always feared this time of loneliness, which came too soon since they lived in apartments. Rebecca had shared the room with Autumn and Ace visited frequently. “I promise to visit you every weekend,” Ace said solemnly. This was not the first time Rebecca saw him in a suit but today, he looked breathtaking. It was no wonder that all the girls swooned over him but Rebecca had always prodded herself over the fact that Ace only had eyes for her. He made his intentions known but aside from a hug, and a peck here and there, they never got intimate. Ace brought out a ring and slipped it on her finger. “I promise to marry you after you graduate fr
A month earlier Anderson had returned from dropping Avery off at school. As soon as he sat on his seat, his intercom rang. He pressed the answer button, putting it on speaker mode. “Liana.” “Mr. Crown, Mr. Trent Baker is here to see you,” Liana said from the end of the line. Anderson’s browns creased, imagining the reason for this visit. After a pause, he said, “let him in.” Trent walked into the office and Anderson offered him a seat. “How may I help you, Trent?” Anderson asked with indifference, not bothering to offer Trent anything. It was not as if they were friends. “It’s about Bernice.” Anderson stiffened slightly. For a while, he has forced himself to ignore some intermittent sadness in Avery which she would not speak about. He already knew it was because of Bernice and never forced it out of Avery. Now he was wondering what was Trent’s catch in all this as well but somehow, he also did not want anything to change his mind, thereby responding coldly,“I don’t want to talk
Avery was in her second trimester and her energy level was at its peak. She dragged Anderson to shop with her at the Crowns maternity and kids store. A week ago, Anderson had ordered her enough maternity clothes to last her till the twins were born. He would drop her at school, and wait for at least ten minutes until she sent him a text message that she was in class. He would also arrive twenty minutes earlier to pick her up after school. When Anderson thought it to be too much, he would excuse her from work to rest a day or two. Susan supported them greatly, ensuring that Avery ate highly nutritious foods and took her vitamins. Avery was gradually happy but still, anytime she remembered Yvonne, she felt saddened, hoping that amnesty would find her within a few years or a miracle would happen to reduce her sentence since Anderson had forbidden her from talking about it. The doctors confirmed her pregnancy to be healthy with no signs of complications, which was a great comfort, knowi
Two months later Anderson went with Avery to the court to witness the judgment against Yvonne. They were surprised to see Trent there but he was in the company of a petite woman with brunette hair like Avery’s but the facial features were different. The woman looked very innocent like Avery’s early years in college. Seemed like Trent could not forget Avery and had to use someone with similar body features to help in that phase. For the past two months, the court battles were ongoing. Yvonne’s friends whom she had helped before, joined hands to help her with a good lawyer but the lawyer explained in simple terms that she would not win this case, looking at all the evidence brought out against her. The only thing they could do was to find ways of reducing the jail terms thereby appealing to the court that Bernice was not aware of Avery’s pregnancy so the judgment of assaulting a pregnant woman was reduced. Yvonne also pleaded that her intention was not to hurt or shoot Avery with the g
“Yes. I am pressing charges for attempted murder, assault on a pregnant woman, and like you said, illegal possession of arms,” Anderson listed the crimes that should send Yvonne away for at least twenty years. By the time she was out, she would hopefully learn her lessons. “It seems she will spend a long time behind bars. I had her chained to the bed and as soon as she recovers, we shall begin to process her to court. I already spoke to Liam and will be going to meet him from here. What about the man in the video?” The detective asked again. “Yes, I am pressing charges against him too. He almost ruined my wife’s reputation and he has to pay. Let Liam handle the rest. I have to take care of my wife,” Anderson said solemnly. “All right. If we need any further information, we will contact you and even speak directly to your wife. The video is clear evidence but we might just need more,” the detective said. “I don’t have a problem with that,” Anderson agreed, just before Martin and Joy