AVERY’s POV
(INAUDIBLE CHATTERING)
I stood in front of the classroom writing on the board but I was getting frustrated by the noise.
‘I am getting tired! Lord, give me some strength’
I whispered under my breath.
I turned around and stared at them and shook my head.
“Okay, class here is the deal either y’all zip it or I deduct 20 marks from everyone's test”
They immediately kept quiet and I nodded with fulfilment.
“That was what I thought”
I smirked, turned around, and continued writing notes on the blackboard. It was never my dream to be a high school English teacher but for a 27-year-old orphan and single mother, life did not provide me with many choices.
The bell rang and I was the happiest. Yes! I hate my job.
One of my students walked up to me, she held my hands and smiled faintly.
“Miss Avery, I can't wait to see you tomorrow, Bye!”
She ran off after saying that and I just stared in awe.
Well, if there was one thing I was proud of, it was the fact that I made a name for myself among the students, and of course, I enjoyed the attention too. Though I know that a lot of the other teachers hated me for that.
I sat on my chair and I had to grade some tests and prepare for Monday’s papers.
“Mummy, mummy, mummy!”
I turned around with a fat smile on my face and looked at my bundle of joy, Logan. When I first gave birth to him I admit that I disliked him with passion and blamed him for everything wrong in my life but it was never his fault. His father who left me for another woman when I blindly trusted him was to be blamed.
“Logan, who brought you here? And what are you holding?”
“Aunt Camila. And she bought me this red wristwatch”
I looked at the watch and it was green, not red.
I nodded and smiled at him. Logan had color blindness so it was pretty hard for him.
“Hey, Girlfriend are you ready to go?”
My best friend Camila popped out from the side of the door and grinned at me.
Logan ran outside the classroom and I knew he was going to the next class to show his watch. They were very fond of him.
“Camila, thank you for picking up Logan. I have been so busy!”
“You need to at least make some time for him, Avery. When was the last time you picked him up from school yourself?”
“You know how busy I have always been, right? And he is a big boy. He should be able to take care of himself sometimes, right? The world isn't rosy, Camila”
“Avery, stop blaming your son for your hardships, alright? The poor boy is just 5 years old but his mother thinks he is big enough to take care of himself! Come on, Avery”
“Fine, maybe that was wrong, and mind you I do not blame Logan for any of my hardships, okay? Are you ready to go? I am starving!”
Camila stood for about a minute staring into my face like she was searching for answers.
“Yes, let us go”
She looked at me from head to toe and finally broke the silence.
“What was that look for? Come on Camila! You are his tutor, right? So you should be responsible for him at times too”
“I am his tutor, not his nanny, and mind you, I don't remember collecting any payment from you, so do not try to feel too big”
We both stared at each other for a few seconds before chuckling loudly.
We walked outside and Logan joined us.
“Bye, Logan”
Karen forcefully smiled at me and waved at Logan.
“Bye Karen, see you tomorrow”
I turned around then I glimpsed back at her.
“That fucking bitch!”
“What is a bitch, Mummy?”
I quickly covered Logan’s mouth and Camila stared at me. I clenched my jaw and hid my gaze from hers.
“Let us go, Logan”
She pulled him away from my arms and I followed behind them.
When we got outside the school I saw my principal but before I could run away he saw me.
“Avery, can I have a minute?”
“I see your crush is still active”
Camila whispered to me and I had to control my laughter.
‘This old hag, what does he want!’
I whispered carefully while I walked towards him.
“Hello, Mr. Scofield.. How is it going”
“I am having a house opening party today. I invited all the teachers I want you to also attend!”
‘In your wildest dream, Dickhead!’
I said to myself in my head. I always have the wildest thoughts and imaginations in my head.
“Party? I would have loved to come, sir..”
“But? There is always a ‘but’ with you, Avery. Hey, I am only making it easy in this school for you because of what happened to your parents and the fact that I have a soft spot in my heart for you, but you are beginning to take it for granted, woman!”
‘I see.. So this is about the fact that I refused his marriage proposal? How am I supposed to get married to a man who is old enough to be my father and has 5 kids?!’
“With all due respect, sir. Never speak about my parents in such a manner and I never asked for your pity!”
I turned around, walked up to Camila, held my son’s hand and we got into Camila’s car. On our way back to my house I flashed back on how my parents were both shot right in front of me. It is a miracle that I am still alive.
When we got to the house I stared at the neighborhood and how clean the street looked. That is what you get when you stay on one of the richest streets in Las Vegas, Enclave Highland.
Oh, the house was given to me by an unknown person and I accepted it with open hands.
A convoy of 3 cars followed by a truck parked right opposite me and I squinted my eyes to see who it was.
“Hey, you! What are you looking at?!”
A voice came from behind me.
AVERY’s POVI quickly turned around and held Logan’s hand. Two guys in black hoods shoved a knife in my face in the broad daylight! That made it even more epic.“I am standing in front of my house. I should be asking you who you are”“We will be back for you, watch your back”They ran off and I swear I was as confused as I was stunned.“Mummy, see”Logan pointed to the guys in the car and we turned around.2 men came down from each of the cars while 3 came down from the truck.Camila, Logan, and I kept staring at these men as they offloaded the truck. They brought out furniture wrapped in transparent nylons and took it into the apartment opposite mine. Home gadgets and the like.“Mummy, are we finally getting a neighbor?”“I guess so, son”I sighed and whispered to Logan with a little smile. We walked into the house and I immediately walked to the kitchen. There was this joy that always filled my heart whenever I was home. I was still confused about what had happened earlier but I d
AVERY’s POVI was so close to suffocating to death. The room was a little dark so it was hard to recognize this person.I kept tapping on the person’s chest and it was a man.He pushed me to the ground and turned on the light. I quickly looked at the person‘s face and it was my principal, Mr Scofield.“What was that? You almost killed me!”“Yes, and I am not done! Come here!”He grabbed my legs and pulled me to the bed. I was screaming for help but the music downstairs was too loud.“You fuvking bitch! You think you are so special! I will show you that you are nothing but a__”We heard footsteps approaching the room and I screamed even louder.“Shut up! If you say a word I will make yours and your son’s life miserable!”The door opened and a man stepped inside. “Did I hear someone scream?”I was on my feet and Mr Scofield had run into the shower.“No, I almost slipped. Excuse me”I pushed him and stepped outside but he held my hands.AXELL’s POV“I guess you needed help, so I came to
AVERY’s POVWhen I woke up I had severe body pains and my eyes were heavy.“Oh, my God my head is going to fall! What happened?”I removed the sheets from my body and immediately I saw my naked body. I flinched and put my hand over my hand. I quickly remembered my time with Axell. How I followed him to his house got drunk and begged him to fuck me. I almost ran mad just thinking about it“No way, No way, No way! Oh, God, please!”I quickly jumped up from the bed, put on my clothes, and when I looked on the shelf next to me there was a little note with my name on it. I quickly grabbed it and checked for the content inside.“Thanks for last night, Sweet Avery”I fell to the ground and almost shed tears. “He gotta be joking! Sweet, Avery?!!! That is all? What does he mean thanks for last night like he had sex with a slut! He had his way with me and just left? Oh, no”I ran out of the building, and there was no one else. I saw my car parked in front of the gate. I quickly got in and drov
Axell’s povI and Bryson went down on our knees, including the other guards.The guy walked in front of me but he had a mask on.“The boss wants to speak to you!”“By the boss you mean__”“Shut your fucking mouth and listen!”He took his phone out of his pocket and put it on speaker.“Axell, Axell, Axell. How many times have I told you that I have my eyes everywhere? Do not think my shooter missed. I told him not to kill you just yet because I want to kill you myself, slow and painful”“Paolo, aren't you tired?”Bryson yelled.The masked guy punched Bryson in his eyes hard and he fell to the ground.“Like I was saying. I want to watch you die just like I watched your parents, and I will. Ah, how I hate the sight of you”I looked to my side and saw one of my guards walking down the stairs. I tried giving him a signal to go back but he wasn't looking.“Hey, boss I heard—”Before he could say anything they shot him twice in the head.“Fuck! Paolo stop your men! It is me you want!”“One m
AVERY’s POVHe stood there staring at me like he was daft. He is the last person I expected to see in my house, especially not at a time like this! I looked tattered and injured. I hated the fact my son had to see all that. I moved close to him and yanked Logan away from him.“I ask again, what are you doing in my house?!”I exclaimed angrily.“Mummy, why are you bleeding? Is something wrong with you?”Logan asked but I quickly covered his mouth with my hands. My principal, Mr Scofield stood there staring at me with his eyes wide open. He looked like if he had the opportunity he would devour me right in front of my son. What did he want? I told him I was not going to tell anybody about what happened at his party so why was he in my house in the middle of the night? This is so crazy, and the fact I was alone. Heaven knows where Camila went!“I came to apologize to you, Avery. I guess I wronged you. I should never have done that to you earlier. I am sorry about that. Please, forgive me
AVERY’s POVAfter the drama of last night, I was ready for work in the morning but I had to go to the hospital first to treat my wounds and have them bandaged. Camila and Logan were both ready, and she promised to drop me off at the hospital first, and then I would take a cab to the school.When we got out of the house I noticed the building gate opposite mine was open. I mean I remember seeing some men putting some things in it but I had no idea someone had packed in. “Mummy, let us go. What are you waiting for?”Logan pulled my skirt and I flinched because I was deep in thought about my new neighbor. It has always been a quiet neighborhood so I don't want a troublesome person ruining it. “Fine, and why are you so eager to go today, Logan?”I asked him and he just smirked. He wore his sportswear so I remembered it was sporty in his school. I was always more than grateful that Camila teaches in his school. She always watched over him. Before we got into the car I saw I knew. AXELL
AVERY’s POVWhen our eyes met, he smirked, but I tried avoiding him.“Nurse, will you, please, take a look at my wound? I need them treated, please”I said to the nurse who didn't even bother to look at my face. Her eyes were glued on Axell who came and stood beside me.“Mr Axell,” the nurse with a rather calm and soft voice said “I have been waiting for you, sir. How are you doing? You look very good to me”I looked at her and how she was acting. She was smiling and it was so obvious that she was into Axell who just stood there without saying a word.“Did I keep you waiting? I am so sorry I ran into a little traffic”He touched the nurse’s hand and they both giggled. That was so disgusting and he openly teased her which made it even more annoying because I regretted the fact I was there to witness that. “Fine, nurse, if you won't treat me then I will go to another hospital, thank you”When I turned around to leave Axell held one of my hands, and I got so angry, because why did he th
AVERY’s POVI moved close to the CEO, Axell’s door, and I tried peeking through to see what was going on inside his office, but I could not see clearly. The sound was a bit loud and I did not want to conclude it was what I thought it was, because why would he bring a woman to have sex with in his place of work? “What are you looking at?!”A loud voice came from behind me. When I turned around it was the principal, and he looked furious as hell. His gray and black hair was neatly combed to the back, and he wore a tuxedo like he was going to attend a wedding ceremony or something.“Hello, sir. I.. I was just.. I thought I heard something.. I mean. You called for me, right?”I was speechless and my voice cracked. The words were there, but they felt stuck in my throat.“Yes, I asked for you to come into my office, not stare into the CEO’s office! Do you know he hates being disturbed? I feel you have gotten a job elsewhere with how you have been operating lately”“No!!! No, sir, please”
AXELL’s POVAvery called and told me that she and Shawn are planning on running a DNA test on Shawn and Logan. “Has it gotten to that?”“Yes, it is, Axell. I have always had my doubts. No one in my family or Shawn’s is colorblind, so how is Logan colorblind?”“Avery, so if the father isn't Shawn then who is?”“I don't know, Axell, but I would be so glad if he isn't. You wanna come along with us to get the results?”“Have you both run the test? We will give the doctors samples today”I followed her and we did all the necessary things. We got back and I told her I needed to fly to Mexico to meet with the godfathers with some evidence against Lucrecia and Paolo, so they would be punished.She insisted on coming with me, and we took Logan along. It was more like a family trip, and I’d promised Logan that I would fly him in my private jet.Everyone else followed, Bryson and Camila.We stayed at the same penthouse that I and Bryson stayed over the last time. Paolo had no idea when we arri
AVERY’s POVHe stared at me with a face full of surprise, but I overheard all he said last night, and I cried so much in my sleep. I also had a dream of waving and saying goodbye to my parents. I had finally found their killer, so I had fulfilled my biggest heart desire.“Avery..”“All these times, Axell, you were the one behind their death and you never said a word! You are a beast!”“Babe, please hear me out, please. I.. I.. I am also a victim. My parents were killed and I needed to avenge them. Your parents were no saints either. They had a hand in my parent's death, but I didn't kill them, Paolo did”I stared at him. How was I supposed to react? I can't believe I lost my memory for weeks and let Shawn get close to me. I didn't remember anyone, including my son. I can't believe I pushed Axell down through the balcony. What if something bad had happened to him?I stared at him and how helpless he looked. In my sleep, I heard him cry himself to sleep. When I woke up I saw him holding
AXELL’s POVI had several cuts, and I struggled to get back on my feet. I think I broke my leg.“Avery!”I screamed but there was no answer.Did she run away? That was the first thought that came to my head.I saw Logan running toward me, and I told him to go get Bryson and Camila.I was bleeding so much and I couldn't stand on my feet.My guards arrived and they lifted me up to the car.I saw Bryson walking down the stairs with Avery in his hands.“What.. What happened to her..”I tried getting out of the car but fell on my knees.The guards held me back up, but I was determined to go to Avery.“Hey man, I think she passed out when she watched you fall. We need to get the both of you to the hospital right now, get in”“Bryson.. How..”“Axell, get in the car now. You need to see a doctor”I got in and he followed behind us with Camila and Logan.When we arrived I pleaded with them to first attend Avery, but they said we were both important.We got treated in the same ward and were lef
SHAWN’s POVThe truth is I never expected a day like this to come. When I received the call from Camila asking me to come to the hospital I was surprised. Feels like Avery never really moved on from me. She must still be crazy over me. I will use this to my advantage. That dude of hers is popular and has lots of money, I will make sure to extort him using Avery.She has always been very useful to me ever since we met. I saw someone better and I left her pregnant, it was wrong of me, but it isn't new, and I am back now. I saw her son, Logan, or should I say our son. I am not here for him though, I am here to make my life better, so he can wait.“Avery, is there anything you want?”“No. Who are you to me?”Camila was behind me, so I wasn't free enough.“Well, I am..”“He is a friend to you.. A friend”Camila quickly said and I nodded too. This bitch. ****************It was late and I left. I promised to come to see her the next day and she agreed.The next day I came and the day after
AXELL’s POVI was so close to tears, but I had to be strong. I held Logan in my arms, he had been crying heavily upon realizing that his mother didn't recognize him. I can not believe this. How did she forget about all of us including her name? I stared at the doctor and he said we should all follow him to his office.“Mum.. Mummy..”Logan pointed with tears rolling down his cheeks at Avery who kept staring at us in awe.“It is fine, baby. It is fine”I patted on his back and calmed him down.When we got to the doctor’s office, I could see the pain in his eyes. He probably didn't expect that himself.“Mr Axell I can imagine how you and your family must be feeling right now”Camila was wailing heavily, Bryson hugged her and tried to keep her calm.“Logan, mummy will be fine and back, okay? I will make sure of that, huh?”The doctor said and Logan nodded. “Doctor, what is the way forward right now? She doesn't remember anyone, not even her name”“I know that Mr Axell. I guess she was
AXELL’s POV“She came around and told me about my doctor's appointment, which I agreed to go with her. She angrily left the room and said she would wait for me outside, but then I heard a loud thud outside the room. When I ran out I was lying unconscious down the stairs. I think she slipped”She said with a little tear rolling down her cheeks.I looked away, but then..“Wait. The farmhouse doesn't have stairs, does it?”She shook her head.“I wasn't in the farmhouse. I was in your room..”“In my room doing what?”I angrily said to her, and she moved away from me.“I thought about doing some cleaning for you..”“I have enough help around the house to take care of that, you bitch!!!”I screamed and Bryson held me back.“Calm down, man”“If she wasn't in my room, Avery wouldn't have gone into the house and she wouldn't be in this situation now! I also blame myself because I told her to go get you! Ever since you came into our lives..”I fell to the ground again and tears rolled down my c
AVERY’s POVMy phone rang and it was Shawn! This fool keeps calling at the wrong time. “What.. What do you mean?”“Lucrecia, do not play dumb with me. I overheard you on the phone talking on the phone”“Shit!”She exclaimed, but I kept staring at her angrily.“Well, you heard it then. And so what?”There was not a single sign of remorse from her whatsoever. She looked more relaxed than I expected. Her baby bump hadn't started showing yet, but her face was changing. The fact she was in Axell’s room was also annoying me.“Axell and Paolo killed your parents years ago. Now that I think about it, Avery. I think the reason why Axell is with you is because he feels bad about what he did”My vision immediately went blurry and I was unable to speak. I swallowed back my words and my heart began beating fast. I hope she is telling lies. I overheard her saying different things, and now she is trying to twist it. “I always had my doubts that the child you are carrying isn't for Axell, and I pr
AVERY’s POVI smiled because I wasn't sure what else I was supposed to do.Funny how I wasn't shocked. I already knew it would end that way. He already told me how hungry Lucrecia always is whenever she wants anything, so of course this is bound to happen. Either true or not, I knew the result would turn out this way.I looked at her face and caught her smirking at me. Oh, she looked so proud. I won't give her the pleasure she is looking for. Pregnant for Axell or not, he is mine. She is in for a long run.“Thank you, doctor. We will take our leave”I immediately stood up and walked away from the office.I overheard Camila telling Axell to chill and not follow me. She followed behind me and we both hugged each other beside the car.“Camila.. What is happening? This.. This is..”“I know, girl. But the truth is right now Axell needs you even more. You can not do this to him. Lucrecia feels she has won but you can not lose your man to her”“Camila! I already did! Didn't you hear what th
AXELL’s POV“Babe, it is okay, alright? I am right here with you”Avery said as she smiled and whispered in my ear.I nodded and smiled back at her. She is such a princess and a wonderful lady. I never thought I would love another lady as much as I love Avery, especially after what Lucrecia did to me. She turned me into a beast, but now I have found my princess and I am never letting her go.Lucrecia’s phone rang, but she didn't answer it. It rang for the third time but she still didn't answer.Bryson, Camila, Avery, and I then stared at her but she tried avoiding our eyes and looked away.“Won’t you answer your call, huh? It has been ringing for a while now, you should answer it”Camila blurted out and Lucrecia turned around and looked at her.“It is my phone, and I will answer if I want to, mind your business”“You this bitch! We have been trying to mind our business before you came into our lives! Don't fucking talk to me like I am scared of you!”Camila said angrily then stood up