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Bella's POVI was taken aback by the statement, if Ava didn't like anyone, then who did she like? I wondered, and played along, " Don't you think that it's not good to be at loggerheads with everyone?" I said.He stared at me in more suspicion, " Who are you and what have you done to my girlfriend?" He asked playfully as he shook his head gently in disbelief that I, or rather, Ava could change.He snorted at my response, " You don't forgive people that easily. Hearing you speak to Luke is still a surprise." He said and I shook my head. That lady must have been a bad woman for him not to believe that she could change.I mean I had seen firsthand, how she could be but j didn't believe that it was this bad. I didn't want him to continue having that impression about me, but I smiled. Anyway, I'll soon be leaving his life for good. "You've been staring at me a lot lately. Don't tell me you are falling in love with me. I assure you it will not end well." He said without mincing words.My e
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My heart raced when I saw him, Luke stared at me as though I was committing the greatest crime. “ Hey, Luke.” Avery slapped his hands with Luke who kept on staring at me.My cheeks grew pink when his eyes didn't leave mine.“ What are you doing here?” Avery inquired as he did their manly hug. I waited for them to finish with their hug before speaking.“ What a way to welcome your friend, I don't think I should come here anymore.” Luke said, as he pretended to be annoyed, and Avery chuckled. “ Hello, Luke.” I said, and cocked my head to the side, hoping that he didn't say anything. “Hello, Bella. I can see that you were enjoying yourself earlier.” He said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, he was angry at me. His friend was oblivious to the tension between us and I was busy smiling.“What's this lovely aroma coming from this place? Did you employ a new chef?” Luke feigned surprise.“ It's all Bella's doing, can you imagine that?” Avery responded.“ Now that you are here, I don'
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Avery's POVLuke was busy laughing at me when I returned to my seat with a sad expression, " Are you seriously behaving this way because of a kiss? It's not like she's going anywhere." He said.Actually, it seemed that way, I could sense her worry, I didn't know when I began to worry about the human population. " I don't know what you mean by that though, you don't even have a girlfriend, how can you know how it feels?" I replied to him sarcastically." I'm better than you." He said and I snorted." In what way?" I replied." You are kidding me right? Everyone knows that you are never invested in any relationship. At least with me, I am patiently waiting till I meet the right one for me." Luke replied wistfully, and I stared at him." You dangerous heartbreaker, if I had a daughter, I'd tell her to stay away from you" He chuckled.He might have meant it as a joke but I took it to heart, I wasn't that much of a womanizer, I just get bored with them, " Don't you notice any changes in B
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Bella's POV" Maybe, maybe not." He replied and stared at him, he looked like he was thinking about his answer. It probably shocked him too." Okay, then, thanks for waiting for me." I replied with a smile. He didn't seem as cold as when I first met him though. 'Abort mission, Bella. You are threading the part I warned you not to.' I told myself. Would this traitorous heart listen? No' "Why are you standing over there, come here." He said and I froze, I hope he wasn't hoping for a repeat of the loss earlier today? " Have you gotten something to eat?" I said and he shook his head, " Why don't I whip something up for you?" I suggested and he looked at me." What would you like to eat?" I called as I walked into the kitchen, " I am craving pasta, do you think you are up for it?" I asked again. That was the only way to successfully get him off my back. " I think that works, I'll be in the room." He replied and I sighed. Thank God! I thought that he would follow me into the kitchen. It
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I tried to control my anger because I figured out that it wouldn't be good for me. He had to decide what we wanted. It was funny how we were not even dating yet we were having issues like a real couple. He wasn't speaking to me and I extended the same energy to him, I took a shower and lay on the bed patiently waiting to see if he would try to make amends. Was this what Ava had to deal with? He seemed emotionally unavailable and I wondered how he expected the relationship to work out. Anyway, he wasn't mine, I needed to remind myself of that every time but it wasn't easy I shut my eyes when I heard the shower stop running. I knew what his abs looked like, yummy! I didn't dare turn when he walked into the room." I know you're not sleeping." He said.Was he trying to start a conversation with me? If yes, I wasn't in the mood for one right now, we could talk about it later." Scoot over, I need to sleep." He tried again and I rolled my eyes, the bed was wide enough to contain both of
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" No, I don't understand." " Oh, what do you think is missing? Like what area do you think there's a lack..." I trailed off in the perfect confused tone. He shrugged, I didn't think he knew, " Well, if I knew that I wouldn't be asking would I?" He replied and I didn't say anything. He just confirmed my thoughts." I'll be here to help you with whatever information you need," I stroked his hand. He didn't understand what was going on and I felt pity for him. He shook his head and we stayed in silence for a very long time before he spoke, " What do you love doing?" He asked.Okay, that was so random, why was he asking me that question? I wondered, "As in my hobby?" I asked as I seized that opportunity to go through the file I was given, what was Ava's preference, I didn't need to be far from the truth. " Could be career-wise," he said.Ava was a designer, I didn't befit the status of a designer, and he would easily catch that I was lying. So I coughed, " Uh... I love singing and ac
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Bella's POV" Yeah, I just need to step out for a minute. I'll be going to the hospital soon." I replied. I pretended as though everything was okay with me when in reality, I was tingling inside of me.It wasn't as if I hadn't seen a man's genitals but they weren't up close. Get a grip on yourself, Bella.' I chided myself and finally made sure that I was not thinking of any other thing. " You look nice." He threw the compliment and I smiled. I was not expecting him to say that to me, but it was very welcomed. " Thank you." U grinned inwardly as I picked up my bag. " Aren't you going to eat breakfast anymore?" I inquired while staring at him.He shrugged, " I have an urgent meeting with the head of departments." he replied, " But we can make it dinner if you're not too tired later." He suggested.That was considerate of him, ' I should probably open a restaurant since you like my meals very much." I said and he snorted."That's a good dream, go for it," He encouraged and I looked at
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' I'm sorry to announce to you that he fell into a stroke again, and we discovered that one of his kidneys is not functioning properly." "That wouldn't have been an issue, but we discovered that the second one is perforated. Thus, he would be needing a transplant as soon as possible." He said as he wrote something on the chart. My eyes were filled with tears at the doctor's words. It was hard to believe that a day like this would come when my father would be unable to move his limbs at will.He who was very energetic, and never waited for anyone to help him in his life was suddenly bedridden, which means that he needed extra care. Also, with the issue of very vital organs failing him, I couldn't imagine how he would be feeling right now, the kind of pain he must be going through too. It would be so hard for him to see others walking while he couldn't. " I thought he was getting better..." I replied in a shaky voice and the doctor nodded." Me too. But I think it's good that we di
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“ Oh, welcome Avery" Ava called out, sounding all sweet and cozy.Avery paused to see Ava walk up to him. He hadn't been expecting to see her here and wondered what game they were trying to play right here.“What are you doing here? Who invited you over?" Avery asked sternly as she tried clocking her hands around his.Ava, hurt by these words, stepped back a bit, her face downcast on being rejected even before she could attempt.“ I did," Victoria's voice rang out as she replied.“ I thought it was only going to be a family meeting. Why then allow a stranger to reside in our condo?" Avery asked with a scorn etched on his. He knows well enough that his vicious stepmother will be looking for means to get him to be with Ava again.He ignores her and walks to the empty set aside for him. He sits beside Henry who kept his head down since he walked in. On his right is his father, Richard Tamer, who destroyed the family after he had taken a second wife and tried stealing the company from Ave
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“I am just going to see a friend's Dad since she is out of town. I hope you don't have any urgent work for me right now" Luke asked." No, I am fine. You can go on with what you have to do. Any work I have, can be handled when you are back”.Luke replied okay and left the office. He pondered on what had happened with Avery lately. He had forgotten about Bella and has fully recovered his memory which seems to be a good thing but bad for Bella. Bella is hopeful that the strings of fate will pull them together. He still sees the love vividly displayed in her eyes whenever he goes to visit her.He drove steadily to the hospital with no worries. Mr. Anderson had discovered what had happened and came to realize the pain his daughter was undergoing. At first, he was grieving at the discovery and had withdrawn to himself for days. He finally relieved himself of the pain when Luke took him to see Bella. He knew he had to be strong for his daughter and improved gradually and visited when he was
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" Are you saying that he will have to pay heavily for the termination? Why do you think I would want this?” Cove asked patiently, watching the expression of Henry." You want this as much as I do. I know of your experience with Avery in the past and it wasn't a pleasant one. Avery drowned your business and you tried to work with him but he bluntly rejected you. He mocked you and put you in the position you are in. You had to go underground to get support and investment to start again. I know you want this, so why not work with me and get what you ever desired? “.Cove Brown's eyes were fixed dazedly on Henry. Cove is a tall, refined man. His dark curly hair and thick eyebrows leave ladies drooling. With his broad shoulders, he stood firm and showed a successful gain from weightlifting. One could be said to be Avery's height and with a close look, one can mistake him to be Avery's brother.“ What's your take on this? I know you won't help me if you don't want something in return. I am
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***Avery had fulfilled his company task at hand and was genuinely content as the company was growing in height.“ Avery, I need you to go through the contract Cove Hub sent to us. It is against our terms and they are solely insisting that there would be no adjustments to it,” Luke announced, barging into Avery's office, his expression denoting the matter to be a serious one.Avery goes over the file, his expression changing to that of a stern one, “ What does this mean? Call them up and state clearly to them that if they don't make changes to the contract, we won't work with it. By the way, who arranged this contract with them? I have always known Cove Hub to be mean in their dealings and never wanted to work with them following what happened in the past '' Avery said.Luke paused for a minute, staring at Avery." It was Henry. He met up with him and they worked this out” Luke replied." You mean that Henry was the negotiator of this contract. Who made him the head of the company to
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Avery nodded, not noticing anything amiss.“Can I have the inventory in all departments? Prepare the invoices for the supplies and orders. Set up a board meeting and that will be all for now” Avery said.Luke nodded and stood to go about the order as instructed. He paused as he heard his name and turned to Avery.“ Luke", Avery called out. “ Thank you for everything", his eyes describing the sincerity of his words.Luke smiled and walked out of the office.Avery picked up the telephone and dialed his secretary's number.“ Please inform Henry I need to see him right now if he is in," Avery said, his voice loaded with authority.He scanned the file that he got from the PR department. A knock interrupted his session.“Come in," he said, looking at the figure who entered." Welcome Avery, I didn't know you were back till I got a call from your secretary. Hope the trip was productive. I heard you went on a business trip” Henry sounded cheerful with his fence of facade built high.Avery saw
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Luke hung up. He knew Bella's dad to be a jovial and easygoing person and loved his personality.“ I need to go to bed right now, as I have a working day ahead" he mutters under his breath. He stood up and walked to his room, getting into bed, his heavy eyes shut as he dozed off.***Days passed quickly and Tuesday arrived. Avery highlights from the plane. He looks around and knows he has stepped on the very place where his fate goes and wonders what next will play out. With Bella's discovery, his enemies will decide to use this time to cause damage. He enters the limousine that the airport had arranged to come to pick him up.“Welcome back, Sir" they all chorused at the sight of Avery. Avery with long strides and stoic expression that carries an air of affluence and distinction. His presence derived a collective greeting from his staff as a manner of respect and authority.Avery paused for a moment, looking at them, he nodded at them and walked into the VIP elevator that was used onl
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Mr. Anderson POV“Please, I need to speak to my daughter. can you put a call through to her”l Mr Anderson said to the nurse who had come to give him a daily dose of drugs for the night.“It's late already. We will call her friend tomorrow, so you get to speak to her” the nurse replied.“ No, I want to speak to her. Please, it won't take more than a minute, I just want to hear her voice and know how she's doing. please” With his eyes which seemed to dim at the inability to get his wish fulfilled, Mr Anderson cried out adamantly.The nurse seeing the worried look etched at every corner of his face, couldn't help but get moved.“We can't get hold of your daughter, why don't I check back with her friend, the one who came in last to visit you and reach you out to him, then let you know of what he said” she replied, agreeing to his fatherly concerns.She walked out of the room with her tools in hand. Mr Anderson's eyes seem to glow at the positive response and hope within his heart that he
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Luke picks up the menu looks at it and places orders for himself, Mia, and Loli.“I am sorry,” Mia said.“I want ice cream” lolly water.“You will get ice cream after the meal okay don't worry” Luke replied patting her head.The meal continued in absolute silence whereby conversation was injected lightly to create a friendly ambiance as they ate their food slowly.The main meal was over and dessert was brought in. Luke got a strawberry ice cream with cookies while Mia got a vanillaIce cream and Loli got a cone of ice cream mixed with vanilla and chocolate.After the desert, Luke nodded at the waiters, dropped a tip for them, and went out. He got some dessert for them in case they needed to have any time and also purchased some meals for himself in case he got hungry later.They stepped out and noticed that it had already become dark. Luke noticed it was just past seven and drove them home as he moved steadily on the road. As soon as he went to their front porch, he scooped the littl
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Mia looked speechless not knowing what to make of it. Sat down with tears drawing a straight line on her face. Luke takes a towel and slowly wipes the tears off.“ Please don't cry, Loli might show up and think I beat you and I will be heavily persecuted. Have mercy on this poor man please" Luke jokefully pleaded with his two hands clasped in the air to show the seriousness of his tone.Mia laughed out loudly, cracking up. She couldn't even mutter some words. Recovering herself, she said quietly, playing along “Please lower your hands, Loli might think I am punishing you and will get upset at me. Please”, she requested.They both cracked up, laughing hard, touching their ribs showing off the effect of the laughter.Luke, seeing that he had calmed her down and eased the memories, decided not to approach the topic again for now.“Come on, let's join Loli. I also want to sit on the swing too, I can't remember the last time I had fun. Hurry up” Luke urged her quickly, helping her to her f
