At Bright High School,
"You're late today," Natalie whispered softly as Avery took the seat beside her. "I know," Avery said, still feeling the lingering effects of her sleepless night. "I couldn't fall asleep until this morning." "Did he get back to you?" Natalie asked, concern etched on her face. "Not yet," Avery replied, unzipping her backpack and pulling out her English textbook. "I kept checking my phone all night, but nothing." The teacher caught her attention this time and shot her a threatening glare. "Avery Daniels, would you like to share with the class?" she announced. Avery quickly shook her head, feeling a surge of embarrassment. "I'm sorry, Mrs. Hunt," she mumbled. The rest of the class passed in a blur for Avery, her mind drifting back to Evan and the unanswered message on her phone. The bell finally rang, signaling the end of the school day, and Avery gathered her things with a sense of relief. As they walked out of school, Natalie fell into step beside her. "He's a businessman, and I'm sure he'll get back to you," she said, trying to reassure Avery. "My mom told me he seemed very desperate about having a child, so I'm sure he won't go back on his words." Avery nodded absently, still lost in thought. "Right, I noticed Max isn't in school today," she asked, trying to focus on something else. Natalie raised an eyebrow, teasingly accusatory. "You're worried about him now?" Avery smiled wryly and pulled out her phone, calling Max's number once again. But it went straight to voicemail, leaving her feeling anxious and uncertain. "I just hope he's fine," she said softly under her breath. Natalie fell into step beside her once more, this time suggesting they grab something to eat before heading their separate ways. As they walked towards the small wooden noodle soup shop just a couple of blocks away from their school, Natalie asked, "What would you like to have?" "Beef noodle soup," Avery replied, pouting her lips as she caressed her cheek in boredom. "Come on, cheer up," Natalie encouraged, and they went over to place their order. They were served with two large bowls of beef noodle soup and Avery's favorite strawberry drink. Avery took a seat at the table, sipping her drink slowly as she began to eat her soup. Natalie sat down beside her, noticing Avery's distant expression. "Hey, what's going on?" Natalie asked, concern etched on her face. "Is it, Mr. Benson, or is it because your crush didn't answer your call?" Avery's eyes widened as she got up from her seat and placed her hand over Natalie's mouth. "Lower your voice; someone might hear you," she whispered urgently. Natalie looked around the shop, noticing the familiar faces of their classmates, before leaning in closer. "Calm down! I didn't even mention his name, and I think it's time you let him know how you feel about him. Will you keep hiding under the shadow of being friends with him when you want more?" Avery's eyes dropped as she felt a surge of fear mixed with longing. "I'm scared," she whispered. "What if he doesn't like me back? I don't want to ruin our two years of friendship." Natalie leaned in closer, her voice taking on a conspiratorial tone. "I think you're right anyway. I don't think it's right you tell him, considering you, I'll be busy messing around with one of the hottest bachelors in Base City." Avery's cheeks flushed as Natalie's words struck a chord within her. She felt a pang of disappointment, knowing she didn't stand a chance with Max. Would he still be friends with her when he finds out about her pregnancy in the future? Just then, Avery's phone began to ring, waking her from her gloomy thoughts. She checked the caller ID, and her heart skipped a beat as she saw Mr. . Bennett's name displayed prominently. "It's him," Avery exclaimed, her voice trembling. "Who?" Natalie asked, her eyes narrowing in confusion. "Mr. Benson," Avery replied, feeling a shiver run down her spine. Natalie urged her to pick up the phone, and Avery did as she had said. "I'm outside your school," Mr. Benson's cold voice said into the phone before hanging up without waiting for a response. "What did he say?" Natalie asked, concern etched on her face as she noticed Avery's pale expression. Avery took another sip of her drink before speaking up. "He wants to see me." Natalie pushed the bowl away, urging Avery to leave already. "Go already," she said softly. She smiled weakly and planted a kiss on Natalie's cheek before taking off towards the school gates. ..... Evan leaned against the car seat, his brow furrowed as he waited for Avery's arrival. At that moment, he heard a knock on the window, and her little head poked into his window. A smirk appeared on his lips, but it quickly vanished as he turned serious again. The tinted window rolled down, revealing Evan's cold face. 'Get in!' he commanded. Avery hesitated before sliding into the car. As she settled into the seat, she waved nervously. 'Hi.' Evan raised an eyebrow. 'Are you done for the day?' Avery nodded hesitantly. 'Sir, I have something to discuss with you.' Evan passed her a folder filled with agreement papers drafted by his lawyer. 'Take a look at this.' Avery opened the folder and scanned the documents carefully. Her eyes widened as she came across a clause about getting pregnant through traditional means and then not touching each other until delivery. She pulled out her pen from her backpack and signed her name on the dotted line before handing it back to Evan. 'I'll get you a copy of this as soon as possible.' Evan raised an eyebrow. 'anything else?' Avery shook her head, looking confused. 'I just wanted to know what time I should come over every day.' Evan chuckled dryly. 'Time? You're moving in with me, kid.' Avery batted her eyelashes innocently. 'I can't do that! My mom is all I have left, and she's sick in the hospital. Who will take care of her if I live with you?' Evan's expression remained stoic. 'I've already arranged for a caretaker. No distractions or complaints during this agreement period.' Avery nodded thoughtfully. 'What else?' Evan leaned forward, his eyes cold. 'Considering you've already signed those papers, the contract has taken effect. Which means you're moving in with me today.'Evan couldn't help but chuckle as he gazed at Avery, who had fallen asleep on their way to his place. Her small mouth was slightly open, and drool had formed on her thigh. Her backpack, still clutched tightly to her chest, held an empty bottle of strawberry drink. Evan took the bottle along with her backpack and hesitated as he opened it to find another empty bottle inside. He shook his head in disbelief and tossed both bottles aside."I guess I have to take you inside myself," Evan thought, carrying Avery out of the car in his arms.He used the elevator to reach the top floor, where the housekeeper had prepared a room for Avery. Evan laid her gently on the bed, dropped her backpack beside her, and left for work.By the time Avery opened her eyes, it was already dark outside. She was shocked to find herself in an unfamiliar room, surrounded by cream-colored walls and a round portable rug in front of a king-sized bed. The sheets were a light pink color, which made her wonder what kind
Avery tardily climbed onto the bed and lay down on her back, as he had instructed. Evan then crawled onto the bed and lowered his face to her neck, taking in the fresh, soothing scent of her shower gel.The young lady trembled on the bed, her eyes tightly shut. Her long lashes quivered, and the sheets were gathered in her palms, which were tightly closed."You've never been touched before?" Evan whispered softly into her ear.Avery nodded immediately, hoping he'd let her go, but instead it only fueled his desires to have her here and now."Acceptable!" He said it in a husky voice, his gaze lingering on her soft pink lips as he realized she had probably never been kissed before either.He lowered his face, and his lips locked against hers. Avery's eyes went wild as Evan sucked on her lower lip desperately.He drove his tongue straight into her little virgin mouth, exploring every corner. Avery almost passed out, feeling suffocated during this process, as she didn't know how to control
Avery walked into the school, still reeling from Evan's words, when someone grabbed her arm from behind out of nowhere. She flinched in fright.Fortunately, it was Natalie, who had already prepared to throw a punch at the person's face. Her fist hovered mid-air as Natalie stared at her with a mixture of surprise and concern.Avery cleared her throat and kept her hand down. "I'm sorry, I thought it was one of those guys from our class," she said heavily, her voice laced with embarrassment."It's fine," Natalie replied. "Are you okay?"Avery nodded and glanced at her phone. "It's almost time for class. We should get moving, or Mr. Martinez will be furious," she said, quickening her pace.Natalie caught up with Avery, her brow furrowed in concern. "Are you sure you're fine? Did something happen with Mr. Benson?"Avery stopped in her tracks and turned around to face Natalie. She let out a deep sigh and pulled Natalie towards the janitor's closet. Inside, she turned on the light and buried
Avery's eyelids flickered open, the bright morning light piercing through the blinds and making her wince. She lay there for a moment, trying to shake off the lingering fatigue from last night's activities. As she slowly sat up, she winced again, her body protesting the movement.She glanced around her room, taking in the familiar surroundings. Her bed was a mess, with clothes scattered everywhere. She must have had a rough night.Avery's thoughts turned to last night's events. She couldn't believe she'd lost her virginity at such a young age. If someone had told her she'd be in this situation, she wouldn't have believed it.She felt a pang of sadness wash over her. She thought about her mom, who was still recovering from her illness. Avery hoped she'd recover soon so they could hang out together like old times.With a heavy heart, Avery got out of bed and began getting ready for the day. As Avery walked through the crowded hallway, she couldn't help but scroll through her phone, her
Avery paced back and forth in the dimly lit hospital hallway, her heart pounding in her chest like it might burst at any moment. She tried to reach her sister on the phone, but Monica didn't answer."Monica, please come on, pick up," Avery muttered desperately, her eyes shut tightly.Just as she was about to lose hope, the call finally connected. Monica's voice came through, laced with sarcasm."Avery, do you really think I'm going to ruin my life for some guy I barely know?" she laughed.Avery's expression darkened slightly as she listened. "What are you saying? That you're just going to bail on everyone at the last minute?"Monica's laughter echoed through the phone line. "Oh, dear, sweet Avery, that's your own problem to worry about. I'm not coming back."Avery's voice rose in anger. "Are you out of your mind? You're just going to leave Mom and me like we're nothing to you?"The line fell silent for a moment before Monica spoke again. "I'm already at the airport with Matthew. We're
Avery swallowed hard, her mind racing with uncertainty as she weighed her options. At 18 and a virgin, agreeing to the surrogacy arrangement felt overwhelming, especially given her final year of high school. But the prospect of benefiting her mother's health by settling her medical bills was tempting.As she considered Evan's proposal, she thought about the benefits it would bring. She would also gain financial security, which could improve her mother's care. Her body quivered slightly as she thought about the implications.Avery looked up at Evan, searching for any sign that he was hiding something. His expression remained calm and reassuring, but she couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more to this arrangement than met the eye.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Avery drew in a sharp breath and spoke. "Deal," she said finally.Evan nodded, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Great! I'll send the new contract papers to you as soon as they're ready. My lawyer wil