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
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
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
" 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
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
' 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
" Yeah, I'll call you back." Luke said and hung up the phone call. I stared at him with a questioning look. My brows drew in confusion, " When did both of you become friends?" I asked him. They were never close so pardon my disbelief whenever I see them talking to each other as though they were paddies." I've told you before, we finally decided to put aside our differences and see how this goes, I thought you'd be happy about it." He said."To the extent of calling her?" I asked him. I was not enjoying their camaraderie." Yes, to the extent of calling her, do you have a problem with that?" He replied, and stared at me before bursting into laughter, " oh my God. Don't tell me that you are thinking that something might be going on between both of us, are you?" He replied. " Scratch that, don't answer the question. I am so shocked by your assumption." He said in a bewildered tone.I rolled my eyes at his theatrics, " There's no need for you to be too dramatic about it. I have the ri
" Hey, have you left the house?" I asked Bella." Yeah." " Did you get the dress I sent to you?" I asked her and she chuckled." Yes, you have nothing to worry about, I'll try my best to look lovely for you...I mean for the investors, we don't want you losing such a huge contract." My brows jumped slightly, " How do you know that it's a huge contract." She chuckled again, her lovely voice tickling my ear. I had never met someone with such a melodious laughter, " You've been stressing about thing too much, I could almost turn back." She said.Was I making her scared?" So, what now? Are you no longer coming?" I inquired in my most nonchalant tone.She chuckled again, " I can't renege on my promise, moreover this is a big win for you, I should support you shouldn't I?" She asked me.Did she seriously expect me to answer that question. Of course, I wanted her to come support me. Infact, she was playing a major role in making sure that I land that contract."I'll be waiting for you dow