Ava's pov"It's fine if you don't want to come with me. I'm sorry for asking," Julian apologized when I didn't give him a response.I felt a pang of guilt, I didn't want to break his heart besides he was a fine young man. There would be no harm in getting to know him better. "Take care of yourself," Julian muttered, his voice laced with hurt as he took a step further. I bit my lip, thinking if I was doing the right thing. "Wait!" I yelled and he looked back. "You can have my number then we pick a place next week," I said. His face lit up and mouth curved into a smile. "Wow, thank you. I almost had a heart attack thinking you don't like me," he muttered. "That's not the case, I was just thinking about why you want to get to know me better," I said sincerely. He handed me his phone and I typed my number, giving it back. "You are a beautiful woman and I want to be your friend, I guess," Julian shrugged. "What about Kim? I thought you guys are together. Will she be okay with you hav
Julian's povI was happy, I texted Ava to say hi and she gave me a location where she was then we would go to anywhere for the date. Grabbing a shirt, I bobbed my head to an imaginary tone and shook my body along. I couldn't wait to know her better, a beauty queen like her deserved all the time in the world. My door creaked open, I groaned when Kim walked in with a confused look on her face. She crossed her arms across her chest and leaned on the door. "What's going on here?" She asked, her voice laced with irritation while I rolled my eyes. "You don't have to know," I muttered, changing my shirt right in front of her. "Seriously, I don't have to know? Julian, where are you going to dressed in a fancy shirt?" She demanded. "I'm heading out to see someone," I simply replied as I combed my hair and sprayed some colonge. She didn't seem satisfied with my answer because she still had a scrowl on her face.I didn't want to tell her I was going on a date. It would hurt her feelings an
Ava's povMy heart skipped beats as Julian fell to the ground. "Julian, wake up please," I muttered, my voice shaky as I knelt beside him patting his face. He didn't respond, tears pooled my eyes. We were the only one in the restaurant, he reserved it for us alone and I wondered where he got such money to do that. "Somebody please help!" I yelled loudly. A waitress ran towards me, "Madam, what's wrong?" She asked worriedly. "He just fainted please I need help. I have to take him to the hospital," I pleaded, tears streaming down my face. She looked at Julian and carried a cup of water on the table. I gasped when she splashed it all over his face. Julian's face turned into a frown and he opened his eyes slowly. "Thank you so much. We are sorry for this," I apologized, feeling embarrassed because what happened. "It's fine, Ma'am. Help him up and enjoy," she gave me a warm smile before leaving. I grabbed Julian's hand, helping him up. A groan escaped from his lips."What happened? Y
Alex's povI took in a deep breath as Ava rushed outside the room. I was so carried away that I didn't go with the plan. I really wanted her again in my arms and in my bed. Grabbing, my full outfit in my closet. I lotioned my body and wore my blue- black suit. I sat on the bed fixing my tie then my eyes went straight to the table. "Goodness gracious," I muttered to myself when I saw my gun out with the cloth covering half of it. My heart raced as I wondered if Ava saw it. It would have been so bad if she did but she would have panicked or screamed so I doubted it. I got a phone call after some minutes so I went to the balcony to receive it. After I ended the call with one of my business partners. I saw Ava leaving my house and I frowned. I watched her closely as she walked to a car. A guy opened the door for her and he drove off. I almost went mad at the thought of her having another man again. I removed my blazer, grabbed my car keys and rushed downstairs. Jessica shook in fear
Ava's povWe all gasped when Alex made his request. My heart thumped heavily in my chest. Why did he choose me to accompany him on this trip.It seemed like a setup, and my instincts screamed warning."What's your answer?" Alex asked, glancing at his watch. Jessica cleared her throat, turning to me with concern etched on her face.I bit my inner cheeks, deliberating on my response. Fear gripped me, I barely knew Alex, and the memory of the gun in his room haunted me."She will give you a response tomorrow, sir," Jessica replied after we exchanged heated glances. "It's alright then. I will see you guys at work tomorrow," Alex said, and he tuned to leave. As he drove away, I exhaled deeply, relief washing over me."What the fuck just happened?" Joey exclaimed, her eyes widened. "I'm so confused about this guy," I muttered, collapsing on the chair. "Are you going on the trip?" Jessica asked, her brows furrowed."Go on a trip alone with that man? C'mon mom, she literally saw a gun in hi
Julian's POVI signed for the food I ordered from a nearby restaurant and flashed the delivery guy a warm smile. "Thank you, sir," he said before leaving. I headed to the kitchen, ignoring Kim as she served breakfast."You ordered food?" Kim asked, raising her perfectly arched brow.I grabbed a plate and spoon, shrugging. "You told me not to expect food from you anymore."Kim's eyes sparkled with amusement. "I was just joking, Julian. I was angry because you chose someone else over me."My mind drifted to Ava, who had called me yesterday about her trip with her boss, Alex. The thought drove me crazy and mad. She had explained how important it was, and I had no choice but to accept. Besides, she wasn't even my girlfriend yet. I had no right over her."Are you okay?" Kim asked, concern and worry etched on her voice."Yes, I'm fine," I muttered, retreating to my room.****"I will make you suffer, Julian." A slap on my face, and I spat blood. It all went blurry. The pain, the fear, th
Ava's povThe moment Alex mentioned he was a mafia leader, fear gripped me. I sprang up from where I sat, my heary racing. Alex stared at me, his piercing gaze intensifying my anxiety."I'm not going to hurt, you. I don't know why you are scared," Alex said with a soothing sigh. "I can't be sure, you don't expect me to be comfortable with you. You have a gun in here, you can murder me in my sleep or something," I muttered and he shook his head. Alex walked towards me, grabbing my hand gently. I took a deep breath, feeling overwhelmed with his closeness. I gasped when he placed a kiss on my forehead."You remind me of my late wife, Ava. How do you expect me to hurt you?" He said softly. "My job doesn't mean i kill people, the gun is just for protection and I have a license for it," he explained."Are you sure?" I asked. He nodded, kissing my hand this time. His gentle gestures calmed me."Tell me what you want, Ava. I want to make you happy, I want to bring you out of the life you l
Alex's povI groaned as Ava kissed me passionately in the room. She held me tightly, not wanting to let me go as she moaned. Despite my growing desire, I gently pulled away because I didn't want to take advantage of her vulnerable state."Alex," she groaned. "I need you, come here," She demanded with a pout on her face as I tucked her into bed.Few minutes later, she drifted off to sleep and I sighed, feeling content. I made a story about the mysterious man she went on a date with and she believed. I had to confess my true identity as a mafia leader. And about how much I wanted her which she would accept to be mine soon. All I needed was to get the identity of the man she went out with. Grabbing my phone, I called Marco to ask about my business. "Hello boss," He answered, his voice shaky."Are you decent?" I asked."Yes boss. I'm working out," he replied. "Have you seen Gabriel?" I demanded, scrolling through my other phone. "I haven't. He has escaped but I have his location with
Alex's pov "We have to go, babe. I need to be at the event, and you have to accompany me too," Jordan, my wife insisted. I sighed, running my hands in my hair. Why did the event have to take place in America? I wasn't ready to face my past again. "Baby, I know you have a lot of memories there, but we need to be there. The minister invited us to this party and it will be very disrespectful to ignore," She said, trying to make me agree. I raised my hands up in surrender. "Okay babe, I have no choice than to say yes to you. We will take off tomorrow morning."She hugged me tight, wrapping her arms round my waist and gave me a kiss. "Thank you baby. I will go pack our things now."I watched her run upstairs, shaking my head. She was always excited going to the parties, and events. I loved that about my wife, she was very energetic. We got married four years ago after a lot of up and downs. I relocated to London after the issue with her brother, and I built a life for myself here. I
Ava's povThe children problems has been a sort of headache to me and my husband. We raised them with so much love, yet the only way they could repay us was by causing trouble everywhere. "Mommy, why are they not downstairs for dinner?" Daisy asked, raising a curious brow as I set the table with the chef and my kitchen assistant. I knew she was referring to her older siblings. Diamond didn't like her that much, but she was the apple of her brother's eyes. "Can you please go and call them to come have dinner? You can tell your brother alone and he will pass the information to diamond" I asked politely. She nodded happily, running upstairs to call Aiden. Getting to know that Diasy was Julian's biological child was still a shock to me. I didn't know how that happened. He was telling me about how we had something together when we were drunk one night, but I didn't even remember anything. Our marriage was filled with a lot of bliss and happiness. We got married two months after he pr
Julian's povTen years later. The children had caused trouble again, because I didn't know why the hell I was called from my office just to get an invite from their school because of their bad deeds. I was fuming in anger when their principal was talking."Mr Black, this form of behavior is not acceptable in our school. Your son, Aiden was caught having sex with a girl in the Janitor's office while the girl, diamond almost killed a guy this morning. All in the same day! I will advise you to talk to them during this one month suspension I'm giving them," The principal said with all seriousness in her voice. I exchanged glances with them, but they only looked away in guilt. They had grown so much just to become rascals. They were just seventeen years old for goodness sake, yet they gave me headache every day. I loved them better when they were younger. How did they even become this way? Was it the money and riches that got into their head? "I'm so sorry, principal for everything th
Ava's povI got no response still, just sounds of people moving around the house. I almost peed on myself from where I stood. It was so crazy, because they didn't even say a word. "Who is here? I need to know what the fuck is going on in my house?" I demanded, taking a deep breath. Nothing again, only the sound of things moving. I got very angry, and kicked the person beside me away. Gasping when I finally saw what was happening. Julian was on one knee with a ring on his hand. I was very captivated with the way the ring glowed. It was so beautiful, and tears filled my eyes immediately. What sort of proposal was this? Julian smiled. "I'm sorry for proposing this way. I just tried to scare you a little bit but I guessed that didn't work. This is me on one knee, babe."I chuckled, wiping my tears. There were people around like Max, Kim and others we got to know here. Some decorations has also been done in like fifteen minutes. The sight in front of me was very beautiful, and I than
Ava's povOur new place was very nice, and I loved the fact that we had finally left Mexico. It had a lot of memories that I actually didn't want to remember again. America was my home now. A new place with my man, and children. I was helping the kids arrange their things when Daniel rushed into the room. He exchanged hugs with the kids, and they were so happy to see each other. That was when I realized his mother was here. He hugged me too. I was happy to see him as well. I left the kids to do whatever they wanted, and proceeded downstairs to welcome Kim. I knew Julian wasn't happy to have her here, but I was the one that invited her. We had this plan between us, because I wanted to know if Julian truly loved me. Kim would seduce him, and we wanted to know if he would want to continue any form of relationship with her. As I alighted from downstairs, they were already having a heated conversation. Julian was so carry away, and he didn't even know I was there. "Ava, my darling fr
Julian's pov"You guys should go to bed, and stop disturbing your mother," I half yelled at the kids who played on our bed. They were just too troublesome, and Ava was getting tired. "But, we want to play with you. This is our last night in Mexico, dad. Let's have fun!" Aiden yelled with excitement. "We have had enough fun already. Mom is tired, and she needs to rest. Do you guys want to hurt your younger sibling?" I asked, trying to guilt strip them. Diamond grabbed Aiden's hand. "We have to go to bed. Let's allow mom to rest okay," she whispered into his ear. Aiden nodded reluctantly, and they got down. "We can have more fun tomorrow, guys. I just need to rest, and I love you so much too."Their mouth curved into a smile now. "We love you too, mom and dad. You guys should sleep well," they both said, and left the room. I sighed while Ava chuckled. "Raising two kids is not easy. Those two are just too troublesome," She said, shaking her head. I nodded in agreement,and I laid be
Alex's povThey finally left, and I sighed in relief. I had finally surrendered everything to them. There was no point in fighting anymore. I should be grateful that they didn't even kill me. I would go after my kids later. My health was all that mattered to me at this point. I was scared of dying, I still wanted to live my life. Jordan walked towards me, and I smiled. "They finally left, huh? How are you doing now?" She asked, raising a curious brow. I just smiled sadly, tapping the couch for her to sit. Jordan sat beside me, staring straight into my eyes."I'm good, Jordan. I just don't have any choice, but to surrender to this people. I need to take care of myself first, and I'm tired of living this life," I replied, playing with my fingers. She placed her hand on my lap, smiling. "Your decision is right, Alex. You need to take a break from everything. That's the right thing to do. I'm proud of your decision."I placed my hand on hers, feeling my heart filled with so much joy.
Ava's povWe finally finished eating dinner, and I told the kids to go watch movie in the cinema. They were really happy to go watch their favorite cartoon, and not going to bed soon. "Why did you tell them to go watch movie, babe?" Julian asked, raising a curious brow."To keep them occupied before Max gets here. I'm going with you to see Alex," I replied with a shrug. His eyes widened, and he pulled me back. "What do you mean by you are going with me to see Alex? Why do you want to see him?" "I just want to go with you, Julian, just let me go with you," I pleaded. He nodded reluctantly, and there was silence. That was when I thought about it. Why did I really want to go see Alex with him? I had no idea why, but I wanted to go. I had call Max to come stay with the kids, and he has arrived.We said our goodbyes to them, and left to see Alex. My heart kept pounding in my chest on our way there. I didn't know what was next for Alex or us. I was very sure that Julian didn't know ei
Julian's pov"Max, go pick the kids from school and take them to the park. I need to take Ava to the hospital for checkup, and I don't want them to be in the house alone," I said, sipping my drink. He nodded, and I smiled. He worked for me now, I paid him one million five hundred thousand dollars. I now control all the affairs of Mafia in America and Mexico. The only thing I was trying to do was to stop the killings happening. A criminal can be tortured, or stripped off his properties but no body must be killed. That policy has been going on in the Mafia world in both countries. Everything has also been going smoothly. I finally got to know where Alex was, and I knew he was unconscious too. The guy turned out to be my long distance cousin, and he agreed to hand Alex to me after a lot of conversations. "I sent fifty thousand dollars into your account for the kids and yourself too. Be careful, Max. We have enemies out there," I warned. "That's for sure, boss. The kids are safe wit