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
Julian's povKim's voice trembled as she spoke. "Julian, you don't have to leave. Gabriel is a man so he is just jealous. He left me for weeks, and you were here to protect us. What if he leaves again? We will be alone.""I don't want to make you uncomfortable, Kim. He doesn't like me, and i have enough money to support myself. Let me go," I replied, sitting on the bed. She walked from the door to the couch beside my bed. "I don't want you to leave. You know how I feel about you," she muttered, her voice shaky. We locked gazes, and I saw the sadness in her eyes. "Kim, you are a beautiful woman. but I don't want to be involve in a love triangle. I have a lot going on in my life already."She sighed. "It's okay if you don't want to be with me, but promise you will stay. If not for me but for Daniel's sake," Kim pleaded. I had no choice than to accept to stay. All I needed to do was to stay out of Gabriel's business and avoid meals with them. "I'm heading out. Take care of yourself,"
Ava's povJulian had a shocking expression on his face, his mouth agape, and his eyes filled with worry. "I have no relationship with your boss, Ava. How does he know me?" He demanded, his voice laced in anger. I sighed, frustrated with everything going on. "I don't know, Julian. Just give me some space for now. I need time to think about everything," I said. "I'm disappointed," Julian muttered and I raised a curious brow. "What do you mean by that?" I demanded. "This same boss of yours is the one you found a gun in his room. If you truly like me, you won't believe his words about me without evidence. Take care of yourself, Ava. Call me when you need me," Julian said, before storming off. I watched his car speed away. I didn't know what to do or who to believe. Alex might be a mafia leader, but he seemed genuine. I barely know anything about Julian so he shouldn't blame me for not trusting him. "Hey, how did it go?" Joey asked worriedly. "He was so angry, Joey," I replied. Jess
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
Alex's povOpening my eyes slowly, but shutting it back due to the bright light that shined into my eyes. Should I talk about the sharp pain I felt in my head?My head was hurting like someone was hitting something on my head continuously. What had I done to deserve this punishment? I managed to open my eyes again, and I met with a young woman's face. She looked at me with so much worry on her face. It made me wonder where she knew me from, and why she cared about me this way. A whole me, Alexander! The merciless man. I flinched when she touched my arm, and she apologized. "I'm sorry for touching you without your permission. I'm so sorry."Sitting up as groans of pain escaped my lips. "It's fine. Please, who are you? And where is this? How did I find myself here or how did you find me?" I asked, raising a curious brow. As I waited for her answer, I looked down to see bondage wrapped around my stomach to my waist. The place hurt when I touched it. "My brother works for you. He brou
Ava's povJulian went to have a conversation with Max which made me a little worried. I thought about what could have happened that Max wanted to see him privately, and not in front of everyone. My son smiled brightly as he ate more of his pancakes. He loved pancakes, and I made him love it. I remembered everything now, everything that happened in the past. It all came when Julian, and Alex pointed gun at each other. Although, I know the truth already but it felt so different when I could remember. I was happy to carry this baby, but not anymore. After all Alex has done to us, why should I still want to carry his child? That was so crazy, and annoying but I had no choice. Julian already promised to love the baby like his, so it was fine. "Are we going to school, mommy?" Aiden asked with a pout. "Just what I wanted to ask. We haven't been in school for three days, and I miss my friends," Diamond muttered with sadness written all over her face. I smiled, placing my hands on the ta
Julian's povWe finally archieved our aim today. I kicked Alex to the side of the room. "Let's go, Julian. We have to go before something happens," Ava whispered, dragging my hand. I wanted to burn down the house before, but I decided against it when Ava told me to leave. I would be back soon to complete the mission.I wasn't sure if Alex was really dead, but it was something. I didn't plan to kill him today, the plan was to take Ava out of his house, and come back later for a revenge plan. I kept my gun in my pocket, grabbing Ava's hand protectively. Luckily, on our way out there was nobody to stop us. "Thank goodness, thank you babe," Ava whispered when we finally entered the car. She placed her head on my chest, and I stroked her hair. The ride to the hotel was quiet, long and pleasuring. I finally felt at peace for what just happened. I hired a driver, and the old man knew how to do his job. A smile crept to my face, my woman was finally here with me. What else did I want now?
Alex's povI almost lost my mind when I found out the kids has gone missing. I couldn't even think of who could do this to me. I accept everything, but messing with the kids was extreme. Ava's reaction to it made me feel guilty. I felt like a loser because she warned me about it a day before it happened. I got the school authorities arrested, but the police men released them after three hours. They said I had no reason whatever to keep them in prison, because the kids volunteered to follow the stranger that came to pick them. How could the kids do this to me? Who did they follow? What sort of madness was this? I was almost losing my mind. I searched for them everywhere I thought they would be, but I didn't find them there. I had no idea on what to do anymore. I was fucking disturbed, and I didn't know when I started crying in the car. What would be my stress after everything? Losing two children on a day was unbelievable. Was this a way to pay for my sins? I wondered if it was Go
Ava's pov"What is this thing you just poured on me , Ava? What the fuck is wrong with you?" Alex demanded, his eyes blazing in anger as he wiped it off his face with his clothes. I chuckled, the water was from aloe vera and I used it for my hair. I wish I just had acid or something. I would have poured it on him without hesitation."That's what you get for locking me here. Are you crazy, Alex? How cruel can you be? Just because I went to see Julian, and so. Do you know if I wanted to help you catch him? Think with your brain, dude," I said, rolling my eyes. His eyes widened, and he moved closer to me. "You want to help me catch him? Is that a joke or what?" He asked in disbelief. "I saw him on my way to pick the kids. He insisted we should be friends and all that. I had to play along so that you would get him, and do whatever you want with him," I lied, hoping he would buy it. Alex shook his head. "I don't believe you. I just came to check up on you, and see how you are doing. I'
Julian's povMy heart thumped heavily in my chest, I had never been so nervous in my whole life. I didn't know the reaction, the kids would give when they see me.That alone made me nervous. I parked my car alongside others in front of their school building. "Just stay in the car, I will go get them," Max said. I raised a curious brow. "Why do you want to go alone? I should go with you, don't you think?" He shook his head, disagreeing. "We don't have to go in together. Your face is new, and the teacher would not allow you inside. They may even raise an alarm. I don't want that for us."I nodded, tapping my hands on the steering wheel impatiently when he left. After five minutes, Max walked out of the building with the children on both of his sides. Tears welled in my eyes at the sight of them . They looked more grown now, my goodness. I missed a lot in their lives, and I felt like a total failure. Max put them in the backseat. "Drive!" He yelled when they all entered. I drove off
Julian's povI sighed, calling Ava again but her number was switched off. Since the day she left, I hadn't been able to talk to her. I knew she was in some kind of trouble with Alex. It was two days already, and I would lose it soon. Or has she changed her mind? No, that wasn't possible. I went to have my bath, and I wore a black tailored pants with a white shirt. I couldn't take it anymore, I needed to find Ava. God forbid, but she could have been killed by Alex. I didn't trust that man one bit, because I knew what he was capable of doing. Putting on my sunglasses, I styled my hair in a different way. It would be hard for anyone to know it was me. I groaned when I realized I didn't know where Alex lived. The only person who can help me with his address was Kim. Damn it, I had to go to her for help. I couldn't just stay here without knowing if Ava was alright. Grabbing my car keys, I left my room and drove to where I would find Kim which was her late sister's house. They let me