New York CityManhattanThe Walton mansionWhack!The sound of someone's hand hitting against a flesh echoed through the room, as Mrs. Walton struck her daughter-in-law's left cheek with lightning speed at impulse. It darted the poor lady's face to the right instantly with force, as a silent gasp escaped her throat in reaction to the pain she had just felt. The maids, who were always working at every spot around the mansion were all taken aback, as they remained transfixed on the spot, when they realized what had happened again; Mrs. Walton had hit her daughter-in-law. "You bitch! What have you been doing until now?!" Mrs. Walton, the matriarch of the family demanded imperiously at the top of her voice, from the lady that was standing before her. She was a very beautiful woman of an Asian-American descent in her mid fifties, and every feature of her face was still well aligned, which concealed the truth of her real age. Her makeup that seemed so redundant, baked her face to the pe
Walton's mansionAva's roomAva's heart felt like it had been ripped into pieces when she heard him say that, and it felt like a part of her had been swapped out with lifelessness. 'No. No. She could not think of even divorcing him now.' Despite his lack of affection for her, she has had feelings for him for a long time even before the beginning of their marriage. Their fathers' close friendship had brought them together on different occasions, but he had never paid much attention to her even if they met. However, she couldn't help but admire his stunning looks, and fall for every of his charming nature. She had liked him a great deal since her teenage years, but she refrained from acting on her feelings because she hoped that he would finally notice her if they were more grown and mature. Because of him, she changed the college she wanted to study at before when she heard he gained admission to Stanford. She wasn't offered her choice of course when she applied but she didn't m
New YorkCarson's mansion"Your husband divorced you, and you are coming here?!" Celine's voice shot up in anger, the moment she heard what Ava had just recounted to her after she suddenly visited the mansion. The next morning after the night that Ethan declared their divorce, Ava had packed the most important clothes and accessories to her in a box, and left the Walton's mansion so early with a swollen face which was a result of excessive crying. She didn't even wait to see Ethan or his mother before leaving. She also left the alimony cheque that he had dropped for her alongside the already signed divorce papers, on the dresser table that was in her room. Her only hope was to return to her father's house, tell her mother everything that had happened, and begin to think of what she would do thereafter. However, the cold demeanor her mother flashed before her the moment she explained what happened, made her heart drop in fear that she might be blamed mercilessly for being useless
Walton's mansion Ethan felt so delighted when he found out that Ava had left after signing the divorce papers, and that he was finally free from the marriage that his father had tied him into. He could finally make a final decision by planning a future with the woman he had always wanted. His head butler had informed him of the information minutes after they realized that Ava was gone, and confirmed that she dropped the divorce paper. He had expected her to throw more tantrums and refuse to divorce him easily, but he was quite surprised to see that she made up her mind overnight and left even without the money he offered. 'Had she been waiting for it too?' his mind subconsciously wondered, which followed a loud scoff when the thought that she actually rejected his money occurred to him. Ethan stood in front of the mirror longer than he usually did, looking at himself conceitedly through the mirror with a smug stretch on both sides of his lips. Sauntering to the other side of
New York hospital General ward Ava's eyes suddenly flashed open the moment she gained her consciousness, and she immediately realized that the surroundings around her were nowhere familiar. Her eyes meandered across the white ceilings to the walls that were around in curiosity, and the smell of the place suddenly lingered around her senses, reminding her of the possible place that it could be. She sat up immediately and parted the curtains that were around her to the right, and she shut them back immediately at the sight of the person lying in the next bed to her. Ava's entirety began to panic instantly as she wondered why she was in the hospital, and she turned to her left arm in fear when she realized that something had been holding her back. She tried to pull out the IV from her arm that was hanging by the side of the bed, and a lady in blue scrub who had sighted her quickly rushed over to her side to stop her. "Ma'am, please calm down. I am here to help you," the nurse tri
FIVE YEARS LATERNew York CityJohn F. Kennedy International AirportThe atmosphere in the expansive area, which had escalators moving up and down, was lively and bustling with many individuals and families strolling back and forth on a Wednesday evening. Despite this, the environment was still cool and calm even with the automated voices that could be heard across the buildings. Amongst the crowd of people that were making their way from each terminal towards the entryway, a beautiful woman with an air of sophistication strutted along the crowd. The red pants and suit jacket that she had on complimented her body tone perfectly, and the sound of her heels which clacked across the floor as she walked could almost be heard. Behind her was the assistant that pushed her trolley of loads alongside, and beside her were two children whose little hands were safely secured in hers. They had not stopped chattering nonstop to her as soon as they arrived at the airport, and she just smiled m
New York CityJO-ANN fashion company A lady sat diligently behind her office desk centered at the end of the huge office, as she tried to sort out the different files that were clustered on the desks. The large office which was just one of the rooms in her fashion house, was engulfed in a subdued ambiance with a stifling air of apprehension. Her beautiful face was knotted into a big frown as her eyes trailed across the words that were on the paper she had in her hand, which was a compiled guest list of the guests that were to attend the fashion exhibition. Her face began to brighten up and her mood improved spontaneously, the moment she sighted the name that she had been expecting to see. "How many more minutes to the event?" She asked, with her face deeply buried in another file, but there was no one to answer her question. That was when she raised her eyes, to see that the assistant that she was talking to was nowhere to be found"Is there no one there?!" Her angry and authoritati
The fashion exhibition ended so well with success, and made a great impact on the guests that attended the party. There was more time for pictures and meetings at the end of the exhibition, but Ava left immediately when the fashion exhibition was done, and didn't even wait for Jace to join her. She informed him on the phone later that she had returned to the suite, and he promised to visit later when she had taken a full rest, and recovered from her jet lag. By the time Ava got back to her hotel suite and climbed the elevator, she pulled the heels she was wearing because her legs were cramped from it already. When she opened the door to the suite and tiptoed to the room her kids were sleeping, she let out a sigh of relief when she realized that they were still fast asleep. She turned back immediately and walked out into the expansive space, as she perfunctorily stepped out of the dress that she was wearing immediately. She walked into the living room and slouched upon one of the c
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A leap over two years………"Oh my goodness, Ava. I am pregnant! I am carrying a life inside of me!" I cannot believe it. Come fast! I am waiting at the club," Ava read Dali's message with excitement, as she navigated her car dressed in a black sexy gown and heels, ready to party with her friend. "What pregnant woman goes to the club, Dali?" Ava chuckled as she and Dali clicked their glass of wine together, under the glowing lights of the club they were sitting in. "My type of woman!" Dali screamed happily, and chugged down the content of the non-alcoholic wine which she was drinking, "I am becoming a proud Mum," she declared blissfully. "I am so happy for you, darling. Congratulations," Ava pulled her tightly for an embracing hug. "I am so happy, honestly. Even if Lucio said it was fine, I feared that I might not be able to give him a child after many IVFs. I guess the lord still had many blessings for me," Dali expressed happily, beaming with smiles. She was wearing a simple red dre
The air was cool and crisp, carrying with it the earthy scent of damp moss and fallen leaves, while the gentle movement of a nearby stream added a soothing rhythm to nature. Fireflies flew around with their tiny lanterns blinking in the darkness, adding to the light that the moon reflected on the environment, making everywhere look bright. Ava and Ethan sat side by side with their hands intertwined on a fancy mat, and their gazes were fixed upon the horizon where the fading sun painted the sky in shades of pink and orange. The soft breeze tousled through their hair occasionally as a moment of silence passed between them, wordlessly expressing the deep connection they felt in that moment that they were by themselves. She also didn't forget to bring with her a picnic basket which she had put every food delectable in, and spent the entire evening eating, while enjoying the cool sight of nature with Ethan. However, she was tired of not talking. She wanted to complain to him. "Ethan.
Two months had passed by just the fleeting turning of days into weeks, and things had changed more than Ava could have ever imagined. In the best way. Dali was fully out of the hospital already and was only on meds, while sticking with her sweetheart, who refused to leave her side. AVARSON had launched their new collections for a new season, and gained more recognition than ever in global markets. And she was now recognized as the wife of billionaire, Ethan Walton all over the city which increased her popularity. They made a few public appearances after the news about them came out, and it had now become known that they were indeed married to one another. It came as a shock to everyone, and it took the entire media industry by storm because it was too hard to believe. It got even crazier to comprehend when it was confirmed that they had twin children who were five years of age, even if people didn't know more about them, because Ethan had used his affluence to block the media that
Ethan was sitting comfortably on the chair with his fingers interlocked into one another, as he waited patiently for Jace, who was being guarded by the prison guards, to the prison visiting room. He was trying to hold back the anger in him concerning everything that Jace had done to try and hurt his family. As they sat across one another with the close watch of the guards that were outside, Ethan's eyes narrowed as he stared at Jace who looked unremorseful of his actions. As they sat in silence, the room seemed to shrink in on them with the suffocating weight of their emotions "So you wanted to see me," Jace finally broke the silence as he remained flinty-eyed, with his arms neatly folded beneath his chest. "It is so surprising to see how well you can talk after everything that you have done," Ethan remarked with a malicious smirk, trying to make the conversation slow and minimal so that he would not end up doing the evil things he wanted to do by himself to Jace. He was so glad t
"It is so nice to have everyone care for me. I mean, Ethan is literally asking every minute if I'm breathing fine," Dali chuckled from where she was lying, with an IV being passed into her arm and a nasal cannula attached to her nostrils. "He truly cares about you. He bothers every minute," Ava answered. "It is not like I asked for it. I already told you guys to leave me and continue with your business," Dali frowned and rolled her eyes. "Stop it, Dali. Stop taking your health for granted," Ava cautioned her with a heavy voice and sad heart, hating that Dali was taking the fact that she barely survived a big illness with levity. "I am not dying, okay. I want everyone to understand that," Dali rolled her eyes with a serious face, as she stretched her hand to pick the bottle of juice on the table next to her which Ava rushed to pick for her quickly, "I can do this myself too you know," she hissed. She didn't want anyone to help her and act like she was dying. "Please, Dali. Just
As the first rays of dawn moved warily across the skyline and cast a gentle glow upon the peaceful waters, Ava stirred from her sleep as her eyes slowly fluttered awake, while adjusting to the soft, filtered light that peered through the scuttle of the luxurious yacht cabin. With a contented euphoric feeling that erupted within her, she turned her gaze towards the other side of the bed where Ethan was still sleeping in a peaceful repose, with his arm wrapping safely around her. A gentle smile graced her lips as she watched him while her heart swelled with love and gratitude. He looked so utterly peaceful and pretty in his sleep, and she felt so much happiness just by looking at him. As she thought of the wild night that she had with him, shy smiles grazed her lips as she bit them sensually, while trying to live the wondrous feeling he had given her again. It was the first time in her life that she had enjoyed the beautiful feeling, with the same man that she had her first with even i
Ava felt a soft, warm feeling on her cheeks which made her stir awake, as she let out a childish giggle when her eyes opened to realize who it was. Her eyes opened widely with an enamoring smile dancing on her lips, and the next thing she did was pull Ethan's neck closer to her nose. "Oh, Ethan. I love your smell very much," Ava muttered under her breath as she sniffed him tenderly, while feeling the softness of the sheets caressing her skin. Ethan grinned while tongue-tied in happiness because of her words and actions, and how she has been constantly taking him by surprise with her overt display of affection. His head went blank for a few seconds about what he was about to say, as she continued to gaze into him so intensely with passion dancing in her eyes. "You make it difficult to act normally around you," Ethan breathed gently as he sucked in his breath, and began to cradle her face gently with his hand playing along. His fingers traced the contours of her cheeks down to her ne
The faint beeping of machines filled her ears together with the distant hum of conversation and footsteps echoing down the corridor, as her eyes struggled to part open and recognize where she was. The light of the hospital room pierced through her hazy vision which caused her to squint, as a dull ache throbbed in her head when she finally adjusted to her surroundings. "Babe. You are awake. Oh my God. You are awake," Dali cried as soon as she watched Ava's eyelids flutter open to the consciousness of her surroundings. "Is that you, Dali?" Ava asked as soon as she realized where she was, and was taken aback when Dali suddenly hovered over her and hugged her so tightly on the bed. "I thought you were never going to wake up again," she cried as she sniffed, still not letting go of Ava, who thought her neck was going to snap if Dali kept hugging her longer than one minute, "I missed you a lot," she sniffed again and wiped her tears, as she finally let go of Ava. Ava heaved a sigh of re