Ava stepped out of her car, her heels clicking against the pavement as she made her way towards Angels Modelling Agency. Dressed in a stunning navy blue pencil dress that hugged her curves in all the right places, she exuded elegance and confidence. The dress had a modest V-neckline that showcased her collarbones, while its fitted silhouette accentuated her figure, tapering down to her knees. The dress was adorned with delicate lace detailing along the hemline, adding a touch of femininity to her ensemble. She paired it with matching navy blue heels, elongating her legs and completing her sophisticated look.As she entered the agency, the atmosphere buzzed with energy and creativity. The reception area was adorned with sleek white furniture, reflecting a modern and chic aesthetic. The walls were adorned with framed photographs capturing the agency's top models in captivating poses, showcasing their talent and beauty. Soft music played in the background, creating a relaxed and inviting
As the briefing continued, Mr. Harrison covered topics such as contract negotiations, building a portfolio, networking, and the importance of continuous self-improvement. Ava absorbed every word, her excitement growing with each passing moment.Throughout their conversation, Ava's determination and passion for her craft impressed Mr. Harrison. He saw in her the potential to become a leading force in the modeling industry."Miss Ava," Mr. Harrison concluded, a glint of optimism in his eyes, "I believe you have what it takes to succeed in this industry. With your talent, drive, and our guidance, I am confident that you will make a name for yourself. Welcome to Angels Modelling Agency."Ava's heart swelled with gratitude and excitement. She was ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead, knowing that she had the support and belief of Mr. Harrison and the agency. As she left his office, a newfound determination burned within her, propelling her towards her dreams wit
Natasha's lips curled into a scornful smirk. "So, you're the new girl Sebastian's parading around as his fiancée. I must say, you're quite the impostor."Ava's heart skipped a beat, taken aback by Natasha's hostile words. She struggled to find a response, feeling a wave of insecurity wash over her. Impostor? Before Ava could defend herself, Natasha reached into her bag and pulled out her phone, her finger swiftly dialing a number. "Security, we have an intruder. Escort this imposter out of the agency immediately."Ava's eyes widened in disbelief as she watched Natasha make the call, panic rising within her. She felt her dreams crumbling in an instant, unfairly accused and threatened with expulsion.Just as Ava's hope began to fade, a familiar voice cut through the tension. "Hold on a minute, Natasha."Turning towards the sound, Ava saw Addison Monroe stepping out from a nearby room. Addison, a seasoned model with an air of authority, approached Ava with a reassuring smile."I don't t
Sebastian listened intently as Ava's voice carried through the phone, her request for a meet-up resonating with him. He could sense a hint of excitement in her words, and the thought of spending more time with her sparked a flutter of anticipation within him."Meet tonight?" Sebastian repeated, a flicker of curiosity in his voice. "Sure, Ava. I'd love to see you. What do you have in mind?"Ava's voice brimmed with enthusiasm. "I was thinking we could go clubbing. There's this fantastic club that just opened downtown, and I've heard great things about it. It's the perfect place to let loose and have some fun. My treat."Sebastian's lips curled into a knowing smile as he imagined the vibrant atmosphere and pulsating music of a club. The idea of sharing such an experience with Ava held an allure that was hard to resist. An image of them dancing, his hands around her hips as she gyrated to the beat of the music. Memories of their humping the night before plagued him and he felt himself ge
Sebastian stood in front of the mirror, meticulously adjusting his attire for the night ahead. His thoughts were consumed by the anticipation of spending time with Ava. As he fastened the buttons of his crisp shirt, his mind drifted to the moments he imagined they would share.Immersed in his daydreams, he envisioned wrapping his arms around her slender waist, pulling her close as they swayed to the rhythm of the music. The warmth of her body pressed against his, her delicate scent filling his senses. The dance floor beckoned, promising an intimate connection between their bodies moving in perfect harmony."God I want her," he murmured, staring at his reflection in the mirror with a haunted look. Was his desire for Ava maddening because he hadn't slept with her yet or was it because she was simply different? Perhaps it was both. She was raw and fresh, like a lamb thrown into his world of wolves. And he was a fucking hungry wolf. Hell, he wanted to devour her. Wanted to toss her very
Ava stood in front of the mirror, her excitement palpable as she prepared herself for the night at the club with Sebastian. She wanted everything to be perfect, wanting to leave a lasting impression on him. With each deliberate move, she applied her makeup flawlessly, accentuating her features with a touch of glamor.Feeling a surge of anticipation, Ava decided to wear her favorite black dress, one that hugged her curves in all the right places. The dress had a plunging neckline, revealing a tantalizing hint of her collarbones and the gentle curve of her décolletage. Its fabric shimmered under the soft glow of her bedroom lights, adding an air of sophistication and allure.As she slipped into the dress, she couldn't help but feel a surge of confidence wash over her. The hemline fell just above her knees, teasingly showcasing her toned legs. The back of the dress dipped into a graceful V, leaving a trail of mystery in its wake.Completing her ensemble, Ava carefully selected a pair of
As Sebastian's cab pulled up in front of Ava's building, he couldn't help but feel his heart race with anticipation. He reached for his phone and dialed her number, his voice laced with a mixture of excitement and desire."Hey, Ava, I've arrived," he said, his words carrying a subtle hint of eagerness.Meanwhile, Ava, feeling a surge of nerves and excitement, picked up her phone and answered with a hint of anticipation in her voice. "I'll be right there," she replied, her voice slightly breathless. She turned to look at Kimberly who gave her a weird look"What?" "Uhh, I just thought that there's no way I'm sitting in the same cab with you two. It'll be like raining on the poor guys parade." Kimberly teased. Ava blushed and rolled her eyes. "Don't be ridiculous Kim.""You two will keep making googly eyes and sounding like you ran a marathon throughout the entire ride." Kim groaned. "You know what, go on without me, I'll take another cab." Ava felt her heartbeat leap. "Are you sure
As Ava and Sebastian stepped into the vibrant club, the pulsating music and swirling lights enveloped them. The air was thick with energy, and the anticipation between them crackled like electricity. They made their way to the bar, finding solace in the familiarity of each other's company.Ordering their drinks, their eyes remained locked, unwilling to tear away from one another. Each sip was a delicate dance, their gazes fixed upon the other's lips, yearning for the taste of desire that lingered in the air.Sebastian's mind raced, thoughts swirling with a powerful urge to take Ava away from the club, to the sanctuary of his home where they could explore their desires without restraint. But he restrained himself, knowing it was too soon to voice such thoughts, to reveal the depths of his longing.In the midst of their intoxicating connection, a sudden commotion jolted Ava to the side, threatening to upset her balance. Sebastian's reflexes kicked in, his arm swiftly wrapping around her
One month laterThe wedding had been a splendid affair and from the start, Ava was practically forbidden from lifting a finger for herself by Kim, Renee, Violet, and the flock of servants at her disposal due to how heavy she had become and she resorted to staying put unless she risked the ire of the women helping her dress up. Sebastian had planned a proposal with the rest of their friends leaving her in the dark. It was unexpected and it felt real and different this time around, they had come through so many difficulties and they both knew it was the right time to make it all real this time around.At the stroke of midnight on her wedding, Ava was standing at the entrance of the hall already adorned with palatial decorations with cascading floral arrangements hanging from every side of the grand room, sparkling white chandeliers hung high above with delicate draperies completing the settings designed to evoke an atmosphere filled with love and warmth. A group of violinists was posit
It’s been two months since Sebastian was released from the hospital and Ava moved into the mansion with him. The penthouse held too many hurtful memories and she wasn’t eager to go back there and be plagued by nightmares during her sleep. Jake’s trial hadn’t taken a lot of time either, there was a ton of insurmountable evidence against him and the jury didn’t take much liking to him either, or the judge. In reality, no one was going to take the side of a journalist with murderous intentions over New York’s most desirable couple. Their return to the spotlight had been a field day in the media world especially as articles and gossip about their breakup had been going on for a while now, their appearance together had all but quietened every rumor going on about them. Ava was becoming used to being pregnant and after a few weeks of tedious work down at the agency, she had gone on maternity leave that would run well into a few months after she gave birth.One of her favorite parts of be
Damian looked back and forth between Ava and Sebastian and it was pretty obvious that they had eyes for just each other right now, everything else faded into the background. He didn’t need any further clue, his time here was up.“I believe it’s best I give you both some space to talk things through.” Damian cleared his throat, gave Sebastian a nod, and patted Ava’s shoulders as he walked past her. “Do you think they’re going to be fine?” Violet asked Damian as soon as he got to the door. Sebastian spared them a glance over his shoulder before returning his gaze to Violet. “I can’t possibly say for sure but if what I noticed between them was true then we’ve got nothing to worry about.As soon as Ava heard the door shut behind her, she walked towards the bed, maintaining a friendly distance as she pulled out a chair and sat on it. Sebastian didn’t know how to start tackling their issues so he decided to make small talk first, it always worked for him and he was hoping that it wouldn
Ava made her way outside the building and towards the parking lot, it was lonely, just how she wanted it to be. She didn’t want any disturbance or interference from anyone. All Ava had wanted was for Sebastian to wake up from his coma. She spent days at his bedside, urging him to come back to her and he eventually did but she ran. There was no telling why she ran and she didn’t even have any logical explanation as to why she did it, the only thing she could say is that she was scared shitless and that was all she could say. She would eventually have to go back and talk to him afterward but she didn’t know if she could bring herself to do it. “Hey, sis.” Ava looked up to see Kim walking towards her flanked on either side by Renee and Violet, they all wore worried expressions on their faces and she could tell from their hesitation that they didn’t know if they should come any closer or maintain a healthy distance. “How did you guys find me?” Ava asked, her eyes were fixed to the g
“I’m only trying to look out for you,” Kim sighed. “I’m tired of seeing you crying after a couple of months where you think you’re in love and your troubles are behind you. It hurts me as much as it hurts you, Ava.” “I know,” Ava smiled sadly. Kim was right, she’d always been eager to jump right back into it without putting provisions in place in case her assumed fairytale moment didn’t come to pass. But things were different this time around, she had been through a lot and as a result, she’d been forced to put herself first for now before anyone else and if anything was going to happen, she would be the last person to instigate anything. She’d done enough and it wasn’t going to work, she wasn’t going to invest her time lifting a finger. She’s done enough already. “Things aren’t going to be the way it once was. I promise you that.”“Tell me you’re sure you know what you’re doing?” Kim nibbled on her lower lip. “I can’t promise you I know what I’m doing, Kim. But my heart is in the
“You really should stop feeling this way and making us feel like we’re strangers as well,” Kim frowned. “We’re here because we love and care about you, that’s the truth. You’re part of our lives so I don’t see how you keep interfering in what you’re a major part of. You’ve got to accept that so you’d stop feeling like you owe us something because you don’t.”Ava sighed. “Okay, you’re right and I’m sorry for feeling this way. It’s unusual to see a lot of people wanting to help me at the same time and that’s why I reacted that way,” “It’s okay, we don’t hold it against you. We know your past and how you’re still getting used to a couple of good gestures. Kim suffers from the same problem as well.” Violet assured her. “So, you mentioned that Sebastian woke up a while ago?” Kim asked, eager to steer the conversation away from their childhood. She wasn’t prepared to visit memories that she had worked so hard to repress. “Yes, he did. He wasn’t a hundred percent conscious and the doctors
Ava walked back into the hospital room as soon as the doctor mentioned it was okay for her to return. She walked back into the room to see Sebastian soundly asleep. “Is everything alright, doctor?” Ava sounded worried. “Did he go to sleep on his own or did he pass out?”“We gave him a sedative to keep him under for a couple of hours until he regains his full strength, he should feel much after he wakes up this time around and that’s what we’re hoping for. When that happens, we can then begin the final stage of his recovery process.” Ava nodded. “Thank you, doctor. We’re so grateful for the help you’ve rendered.”“It’s my pleasure to help. I’ve known Sebastian since we were both boys and my father has been the Bancroft’s family doctor for decades. He’s like family to me as well.” “Do I need to call you guys once he wakes up?” Ava asked, her eyes fixed on Sebastian. “You don’t need to, we’d be counting down the hours ourselves and carrying out checkups before midnight. You’ve got no
It’s been a week since the ugly incident and Sebastian hadn’t woken up yet. Ava was struggling to pull it together but she knew she didn’t have any other option, she couldn’t afford to break down right now not when she had to look after herself and the baby as well given the fact that the pregnancy was entering into its crucial phase.The doctor urged her to give him time and be patient till he decided to come around. His vitals were good and his condition was improving, he was going to wake up any moment from now, the doctor would always say giving her a warm smile in return. The conviction in his voice always seemed to calm Ava’s nerves so she waited calmly until Sebastian decided to come around.She was in his hospital room, sitting on a chair next to the hospital bed, her knees were pulled up under her chin with her face buried between a historical romance novel by Nora Roberts. Reading helped her calm down and forget her worries and she’d been doing a lot of it during the past f
“Life isn’t meant to be fair to everyone,” Damian offered Ava a soft smile. “It’s just the way life is and we’ve got to make the best out of what we’re given.”“Sebastian doesn’t deserve this,” Ava grumbled.“No one does but shit happens.” Damian shuffled his feet as he struggled to find a comfortable situation. “Do you think he’s going to come out of this? Be honest with me. I could use that right now if you don’t mind.”“Sebastian’s tough as nails. He’s one of the most stubborn men I’ve ever met and if there’s anyone I know who’s going to come out of this, it’s Sebastian.”“Thank you, Damian.” Ava rubbed her arms, trying to calm her nerves. “You’re welcome. If there’s anything you need, please, do not hesitate to inform me.”“I’m good. Besides, I have a lot of people doting on me already and you have work to do.” “If you say so but I’m still here if you need anything.”“I should’ve done this a long time ago but I want to thank you for talking to Sebastian and managing to convince