" Get in the car, we are leaving right now."
She was searching for her car keys in her bag, the garage was dimly lit and Ava held her breath when she heard a cold husky voice yell at a young lady. She hid behind their car and listened to their conversation. "Nathan, but the party hasn't begun yet", A young lady who should be twenty four years old muttered under her breath. One thing was certain, this man was powerful and she was definitely afraid of him. Her head was bent low and she couldn't maintain eye contact with him. 'Just who the hell does he think he is, huh.' He grabbed her hands and and swung the car door open. In the dimly lit garage, she was still able to get a clear view of this man. He was handsome, tall and his black hair shone brightly. But still, he had no right to treat her that way regardless of being handsome or wealthy. "I said get into the car, Camille. Don't make me force you", He was glaring down at her like he wanted to kill her. "I won't get into the car, Nathan. Not until you tell me why we are leaving when the party hasn't started." She noticed something, the young girl was afraid of him but she was stubborn and stood her ground unwavering. How could one challenge death? Her courage was definitely out of this world. For a few moments, there was akward silence and her legs were beginning to ache cause she had been squatting for a while now. "Since you can't respect my decision in this relationship or do whatever I say, then I feel there's no need to continue. We are done Camille" " W-w-what?" "You heard me right Camille. We are done." "W-why? Mr. Lewis, this is not what is stated in the contract. The contract I signed states that I will be your girlfriend for six months. It's only been a month and you are calling it off." A contract? Ava was shocked to her bones. "I'm quite sure you didn't read the contract, properly. Dean, please get me a copy of the document." Ava never realized there was someone else in the car, so when the back door opened, she nearly jumped to her feet. Seems like the man was aware someone was there but he didn't say a word. Ava heaved a sigh of relief, she wish she could go home but it wasn't possible because if she moved now, they would see her. "Camille, the contract becomes void if you can't respect his decision or do whatever he asks of you. I'm sorry but you breached the contract. Don't worry though, you will be compensated for the one month you have been with him", the guy who just joined them spoke and smiled warmly at her. He would stare in Ava's direction once in awhile and she was sure he had seen her earlier. The lady was crying and pleading and it made Ava wonder how rich he was for girls to throw their selves at him. At that moment another car drove into the garage and the chauffeur came down. He exchanged pleasantries with the cold, ruthless man and politely requested for Camille to get into the car so he could take her home. "Nathan, we are not done. I'm not going anywhere, I don't care what that piece of paper says." "Proving stubborn, huh? Well it might disappoint you to know I already got a replacement. You have to go, my new girlfriend wouldn't want to see me talking with my ex." Ava's eyes popped out of the socket. She was speechless and couldn't believe what she had just heard. 'A replacement? That soon? So quickly? Who the hell was this man?' It looked like Camille was about to cry again. Her face had dark clouds on it and they were threatening to break free any moment. She was tongue-tied and was still recovering from the shock he had put her in. "You have got a replacement for me? So quick? How? Were you cheating on me all this while? How could you? We just broke up and you are already replacing me?" Wait, where did the other man on black jacket go to? That was strange, he was there a few minutes ago, and she didn't hear the opening and closing of the car door. "Paint it however you want. All I know is I'm done with you. You had nothing else to offer except for your body of course, and now that I have gotten what I wanted, I'm paying you off." Ava's heart clenched when she heard the last words. This man was a beast, he didn't deserve love, he was a cruel beast who deserves to rot in hell. The chauffeur was still standing there, waiting for the both of them to finish talking so he could take her home but it wasn't them she was interested in. It was the man in black leather jacket, one minute he was there and the next he seemed to have disappeared into thin air. She gazed around hoping to see him. He was no where in sight but just when she was about to focus on the two people arguing in front of her, she felt a warm hand on her shoulder and she let out a shrill cry immediately. He was quick to place a finger on her lips whispering to her to keep quiet or else she would be heard and that would spell trouble for her. He spoke in a low tone, "you shouldn't be here eavesdropping, Miss."He threw a glance at the two and quickly took Ava by the hand. She didn't complain, she knew she would be done for if she was caught. The man in black leather jacket was able to sneak her out without the other two noticing. "What were you doing there, Miss?", He asked her when she was about to get in her car. "I'm- I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that, I'm really sorry. Thanks for what you did, I really appreciate it."Both of them were staring at each other as if trying to read what the other person had in mind. "It's fine. You should be on your way now, driver safely."Before he could turn his back to her, Ava threw a question at him. A question both of them were not expecting. "The man talking with, I mean Mr Nathan..." "Yes, what about him?""Can I give it a try? I mean being his girl?"He burst out laughing and Ava was trying to figure out if she had somehow cracked a joke. "Go home, Miss. Before I change my mind and have you punished for eavesdropping", his tone was different now and he kept a straight face.Ava took out her cellphone and handed it over to him, she didn't miss the look of surprise he had on his face. "I want you to give me his number and his home address. I want to come over myself and convince him that we can work things out."What kind of courage does this dainty figure have?"Who was that?" Nathan threw the question at him when he came back to where their car was parked. "Who are you talking about?" He knew Nathan was aware all along that there was a lady there eavesdropping but he didn't seem to be annoyed. "The girl. What did she say?"The man in the black leather jacket whose name was Dean shrugged and said a few words. "She's interested in being your girl.""Oh, is she?" Nathan asked sarcastically.Dean nodded and closed the door. The chauffeur opened the car door for Nathan and he got in. "Where's Camille? How did you manage to send her away?" "Oh, that? I just wrote a cheque for her and that's all. It was enough to send her away."Girls! Dean scoffed and the chauffeur ignited the car. As the car moved along the expressway, Nathan fixed his gaze outside the window and Dean got busy with work. There was silence in the car and the driver swerved to the right, they were going home after the day's work. There was music playing in the
As Ava drove through the lonely roads, her mind went back to what transpired in the garage. She laughed and shook her head, she truly was crazy. How do you suddenly have feelings for a man you have never come across before. She laughed happily while she drove slowly home. She just turned twenty-three today and she was a twin. She grew up with a loving family and she was the good one between her and her sister. Avery was the opposite of Ava, while Ava was quiet and peaceful, Avery was loud and always got into trouble. Their family was a small one consisting of their grandparents, their mom and the twins. They never had a father figure, he left after the twins were born.Ava had always been the one who was contented with the little she had. They were poor but she was contented with it. Avery was the opposite, she ran after rich men and gave them her body just to have a taste of wealth even if it was just for a few weeks. They were always complaining about Avery and her hunger for wea
"Good morning Avery", Ava had just woken up and met her sister in the kitchen preparing coffee. She yawned and stretched her body. It had been a long night and she couldn't remember falling asleep. It was a beautiful morning and today was her day off. She got a job recently as a sales attendant in a grocery store. She had always wished to be a model. She had the perfect body for it but getting recognized as a top model in the country requires a lot of connection or money. They had none, they could barely afford the electricity bills. Avery was the least concerned about their family's predicament but Ava tried her best to support in whatever way she could. Sometime in the past, Ava had to keep two jobs just so she could help pay the bills. They didn't go up to the college level because their mom couldn't afford the fees but they were very brilliant. Ava had always dreamt of becoming a medical doctor someday. A doctor who's also well known in the modelling industry. If wishes were
"Girls who are we talking about? Mind to share?"That came as a shock and they both sat upright. They were not expecting their Grandma to be awake by that time and God knows how long she's been there, listening to their conversation. "Good morning, Grandma",they both chorused as they stood up to help the old lady. She moved in with ease on her wheelchair and smiled at the before giving a reply. "Good morning Avery, good morning my dear Aviva."Unlike the rest, she was fond of calling Ava by her full name, Aviva. Everyone else addressed her as Ava even at her workplace. Everyone one in the house was more fond of Ava because she was the good one. Avery was known for her blabbing and rude behaviour, although there's still some good in her. "Grandma, want some coffee?", Avery asked trying so hard to act like a good girl and not get on anyone's nerve this morning. "No, thank you. Aviva will make my favorite tea for me" she replied grinning widely showing her once-perfe
"I'm your next contracted girlfriend, Mr. Nathan" Nathan was shocked to his bones, what kind of courage does she have? He remained silent for a while not because he didn't want to say anything but because he was speechless and couldn't find the right words. She caught him off guard but still he was hell bent on making it difficult for her. He wanted to know for how long she would keep chasing him. "Hello? Mr. Nathan... Are you there?", Ava took a glance at her phone to see if he had hung up on her again, relieved, she called out again staring at her grandma and sister who were cheering her on. "It's fine if you don't want to say a word. But listen carefully to me, whether or not you accept me, I will keep trying to get you." "Go girl, yess that's the spirit", her grandma whispered. Nathan scoffed. Get me? Not that easy girl. "I'm sorry Miss. I might have to turn you down cause you're definitely not the type of girl I want." Ava was stung by his words
Like Dean said, this should be his time to make things right. He paused for a second to make a final decision. If he agreed to this, he would be stuck with her for a while, there's no harm in trying something new. Ava was thinking she was in for another disappointment. She was about to give up again but her grandma gestured to her to keep calm and hear him out. "Alright... It's a deal Miss Ava, you have ninety days to impress me." "Really? Really? Thank you Mr. Nathan, I promise you won't regret it." Ava was beaming with smiles and her grandma knew he had accepted. "Make sure I don't Ava. I will send you the address. My chauffeur will come pick you up by 6pm." And with that he hung up, "wait, you didn't even ask for my addre..", she sighed and stared at her grandma with those puppy eyes. "He hung up again, grandma but I got what I want.." "Yes dear, I'm sure he knows your address already. That's why he didn't ask for it. Congrats girllll" She smi
"Someone's in a good mood. Tell me, how did it go?, Dean asked the moment Nathan descended the stairs.Nathan was putting on a red hoodie and he looked handsome as always. "Well we took the first step..I invited her over.." "You did it man. I'm super proud of you."Nathan fell silent for a while before he spoke up again. "Dean in as much as I like this girl, I wouldn't want to show it yet so I don't get hurt at the end of the day. I gave her ninety days to impress me. We will be in a contract relationship for three months." "I get it and I got you, whatever you decide to do, just know I got your back."Nathan smiled, of course he got his back. Dean was one genuine friend he had. The only person he could entrust his life and company with. "Who would be going for her? The chauffeur? Did you ask for her address?" Nathan smiled deceptively. He was an old boy in the game. "You son of a bitch, you mean you were stalking her already?", Dean threw a pillow on the sofa a
Elegant, beautiful, modest... That was everything she saw in the mirror. She was stunned by her own reflection. Never for once did she think she would look this pretty. Her delicate dainty figure on a dress that showed off her curves. Her brown eyes, well curved lips, her black hair... Everything was pretty about her. Avery applied finishing touches and Ava swirled in front of the full length mirror. "You look pretty, pumpkin", that was her mom's first remark when she stepped into her room. She smiled revealing her perfect dentition and mouthed a "Thank you momma".Everything was all set now but she couldn't stop swirling. It was too good to be true, she looked completely different. All this beauty was hidden behind the unattractive clothes she could afford. "And here I thought you wouldn't be comfortable on heels."Before she could say anything else, a call came in. She stared at the unknown caller for some time before answering the phone. "Miss Ava, we are outside your house. A
[ Warning! This Chapter Contains Mature Content Not Suitable For Young Readers.] He gently unzipped my dress and the gown fell to ground. His gaze was causing more bad than good. It made me crave him more. I stepped out of it, our gaze still locked. In the past one second, Nathan has stared at my body in awe countless times. And here I was in the middle of some airplane, half naked with just my panties on. What if someone walked in? “ I will go change now. Hey, stop staring at me like that. It makes me want you more.. you have to promise to be a good boy and behave. We will have all the time in the world to worship each other's body when we are off this airplane.” “ I never said I planned to be a good boy, Aviva. Maybe I was but I changed my mind the moment I saw your smoking hot body. I really can't promise to keep my hands to myself, princess.” And he was being honest. I could make out the hunger in his voice as he spoke. I had starved this man
Hi, lovelies, I'm so excited to be back. I took a break but now, I'm are back fully. I'm so sorry for the delay. Ava and Nathan's love story is about to end.. We have just a chapter or two more to go.. And also for this last part of the book, I will be making use of the first person POV. Enjoy!! ***** “ Do you, Aviva Alexander, take Nathan Lewis to be your lawfully wedded husband?” Silence. The buzzing hall was now as silent as a graveyard. I'm sure you could hear just how loud one's heart pounded if you listened keenly. I smiled at Nathan, he had tears running freely down his face. Today, he dropped the “ Strong, arrogant CEO who doesn't give a fuck about anyone” and in it's stead, was a handsome young man who was capable of loving someone. In him I saw someone who was tamed to love, someone who doesn't know just how much love he's capable of giving because he has never given it a try. “ Uhm, I don't know if you noticed fluffy bear, but they are a
“ Nathan!” What was she doing here? It's a modeling audition for crying out loud. Nathan and Aviva folded their arms and watched her yell and whine about him being married. “ Caryn, can you slow down? By the way, who's married to you?” he asked and all eyes were fixed on them. This would serve as good entertainment while the judges were away tabulating the scores. “ Nathan Lewis, I will not have you humiliate me this way. I won't! Now, get up and let's go home.” she ordered like some boss who was passing out instructions to her employees. “ I'm not going anywhere, just yet Caryn. You can either have your seat and enjoy the show or you can choose to leave. Whichever works for you, my lady.” “ Are you being serious here? You're doing all this because of this, this ugly, classless girl? Are you not ashamed being seen with her? I'm pretty disappointed in you, Nathan. We have sophisticated, elegant and smart ladies in this city but you choose to chea
Modeling Audition, Semi-final & final. “ Nervous? I believe you will do perfectly well. You scaled through the last round remember? You will get through this also. We are rooting for you, Aviva.” “ Oh my goodness, this is the first time I have ever heard you say something positive. Thank you so much, Avery. I love you so much..” “ Girls, they are about to start. Come over.” Alex called out. Avery stared at her sister, she was grateful she had everyone back. They held hands and walked into the hall which was filled to the brim with people. Luckily, Alex had been able to secure seats for them all. “ Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the semi finals/ finals. We are pleased to see you all. After the first round, hundred people were screened out and only twenty were qualified to move on to the next stage.” “ Well, only five people will be taken from this round to go on to the final round where we will pick only two persons. B
“ Mom. I got the money and narrowly escaped death. Someone else has been framed for stealing the money.” she informed her mom on phone and the lady went hysterical. “ You got it? That's my girl. You're just like your mom, Caryn. I'm so proud of you, darling.” “ Thank you mom. I will transfer half of the money to Dad's account. I want his company to be back on its feet for good.” “ Alright love. Your father sends his regards. One more thing Caryn, be careful out there.” “ I will. I love you, I have to go now.” They were outside, with ears glued on her door. They had heard it all, but Nathan beckoned on them to follow him. They tiptoed, to avoid being heard. “ Now that we have gotten concrete evidence, what do we do next?” Hazel interrogated. “ We will let her keep the money. I'm gathering a lot of evidence and by the end of the day, she would be left with nothing. All she stole right now, is the alimony I'm supposed to pay a
“ What's going on?” There was absolute silence. If a pin had fell down, there was every certainty it would be heard. She walked in and met her beloved family in a state of distraught. She was sure they had heard the news already. “ Nathan honey, what is it? Why are you all seated there like some bunch of robots? Talk to me, somebody.” if there was one thing she was good at, it was pretense. She threw her shoes on the floor and rested her head on the couch. If they were not going to talk, then she would let them be. It was difficult to breathe as she felt a sharp pain around her neck. No one had expected it, not even Caryn herself. Nathan held her tightly around her neck, his fingers tightened every second, and his nails dug deeper into her skin. It wouldn't be long before she started bleeding. “ What are you doing, Nathan? Put her down!” Dean yelled but Nathan was no longer in control. He was infuriated and couldn't even hide it. “ N
The dim light in the room made it a bit easy to see. These days she kept her curtains closed and the lamp, off. Today, she felt switching on a candle would be better. She had been in bed all day, doing nothing but mope. Her door moved slowly, and the dim light barely made it easy to see the lady's face. The woman who had birthed her, but now, it felt like they were two strangers meeting for the first time. Lina had walked in, without the tiniest courtesy of knocking. Ever since the issues with Ava, her family treated her like a complete outcast, her dad not excluded. They avoided her like a plague. The only activity that brought them together as a family, was eating at the dinning table. On most days, she would have her meal upstairs in her room. She decided to tag along to Ava's audition, not because she was invited but she felt like going. Rolling her eyes and heaving a deep sigh, she rolled to the other end of the bed. Her back was turned to Carolina,
Now he knew why Dean made that prayer yesterday. He knew she was a bad cook but he didn't think it would be this bad. What happened last night was a mistake that would never repeat itself. Penne pasta with vodka sauce and some parmesan cheese. After the funny but useful prayer from Dean, they all grabbed their cutleries and proceeded to feast on the meal she had made. Dean went first and spat it out the moment it got into his mouth. “ Hell nah, I'm not doing this. I'm not doing this with y'all, I will ask the maid to make me something.” “ But it's really not that bad, Dean. Just close your eyes and chew quickly. Caryn you are such a good cook, no doubts.” Hazel spoke, forcing a spoonful of poison into her mouth. “ Do you like it? I did well, right?” she asked innocently. Nathan nodded, they all nodded. Hazel made Dean take a few more spoons of the terrible concoction she made. And for a sec, they had initially thought it wouldn't be as bad as
“ Why does the room look like someone went through our things.” he inquired after taking a thorough look around the room. Something wasn't right, the drawers had items sticking out. The wardrobe wasn't properly closed, the pillows were wrongly arranged and the bed looked like someone had jumped on them. With a smile of deceit, she rubbed her palms and walked closer. Nervously, she asked. “ What do you mean?” her voice was shaky and her heart was pounding so loudly. “ I mean..” but on second thoughts, there was really no need to engage her in a conversation or questions her, knowing fully well she would deny ever searching for only God knows what, thereby turning the house into a mess. “ Nothing. Hazel is home, she lost her baby. I thought you should know.” he said with his gaze fixed on nothing in particular. “ Poor little thing. I will go check on her later, she must be feeling so sad at the moment.” Playing along, he replied.“ Yeah, she