Mason’s POVPacing around the hall and waiting for Ava while I kept the Chinese investor in my office, I checked my wristwatch and let out a sigh.It’s been over an hour since I’d asked Ava to help me bring the file and I just felt like something was wrong somewhere or she would’ve arrived.Hearing footsteps, I lifted my gaze to check who it was and I was disappointed when I saw Parker who immediately shook his head indicating that he hadn’t seen Ava either.Hurriedly, my feet padded back to my office and I was met with a stare from the Chinese man.“I’m sorry please, could you just give me some time to get the papers ready? Like tomorrow?” I asked nervously.He was silent for a while and I thought that I lost him already until he shrugged with a smile as he agreed to come back tomorrow.Shaking his hands, I walked him out of the office and when I was sure that he was gone I hurried back to my office and pulled out my phone to call Ava.It rang multiple times but she wasn’t picking up
Aisha’s POV“Son of a bitch, you just wait and see what I’m going to do!” I yelled as I stomped out of his house and made my way back to the hideout where I was keeping Ava with the men.Blinded with rage and not caring if I hurt her or not, I kicked her so hard in her stomach that she spat out blood and I felt my anger subside.Seeing her in pain was just all I needed.“It’s all your fault! You!” I started as I pointed my index finger at her, “I got there and he wouldn’t even look at me!” I added angrily.I was still talking when Ava’s mocking laughter made me stop. Turning back to look at her, I wished I could snap her head out of her neck as she snorted.“Why is it so hard to seduce him?” She asked amidst coughs with a raised eyebrow, “if he loves you as much as you claimed then it shouldn’t be such a hard task.” She added and I felt my blood boil.Her expression shifted from pain to amusement as she stared at me, the sound of her voice and the way she glared at me caused my anger
Mason’s POV“No, she’s not home yet and I’ve been trying to call her but no one is answering her phone, I just hope she's okay.” I sighed as I pinched down on my nose.It’s been hard and two days now and Ava is still not home. Worried, I called Nicole to ask if she’s gotten any word from her but it’s the same thing.No one knew where she might be and even her mom is starting to get worried. At first I’d thought she was probably mad at me but I knew that I didn’t do anything wrong for her to be mad.“Pick up please, please.” I muttered as I called her phone and hoped she would at least answer. I took a swig of my coffee before setting the cup aside and just like the last time no one answered.This doesn’t seem right, nothing does and I know that Ava would never go anywhere without telling me or her best friend or even her mom first.I’d filed a missing report but the police seemed to be too relaxed to do anything about it. Scrolling through all of her socials, I still couldn’t find any
Ava’s POVI felt a little but at ease to know that Khalid still cared for me, he’d asked his mom why I was there and when he asked who’d tied me up all I could let out was a groan.It’s been days since I last ate anything, my stomach churned and growled while the rest of my body felt as though they were numb already.“I’ll tell mommy and….” The child was still talking when Aisha angrily yanked him away from me as if I was some sort of plague.Well, to her I’m a plague that should be gotten rid of instead of allowed.“I’m not doing anything,” She snarled at Khalid who winced and I could tell that it was due to the way her fingers dug into his skin.“Except getting rid of her for good!” She yelled, making him jump in fear, “don’t you get it? She’s in the way of us getting Mason to ourselves. How can you still be here having pity on her?” She finished.I could only watch as she spoke to her son who was obviously confused and had no idea what was going on.“I love Ava and I don’t want you
Aisha’s POVKhalid refused to talk to me and he’d even gotten himself ready for school before I could get the chance to do that like I usually do.“Look, I’m really sorry and I didn’t mean any of what I said yesterday.” I started but he only ignored me as he picked up his backpack.The school bus honked and Khalid made his way to the bus, totally ignoring me and getting into the bus without saying his usual goodbyes to me.It’s that bitch’s fault that my own son wouldn’t talk to me, the thought of Ava being the reason my own son was ignoring me made my blood boil.Picking up my phone, I’d thought that calling Mason and probably asking him to come pick his son up sometime and also spend time with him would help.His phone rang multiple times but he ignored all of my calls. Frustrated, I groaned and I’d wanted to slam the phone on the wall when it buzzed.I unlocked it to see that Mason had sent money for Khalid’s upkeep and it also came with a message that asked me to stop calling me o
NARRATORAisha got home stressed but satisfied from inflicting just the right amount of pain on Ava like she’d intended.The plan was to make Ava look as horrible as possible so that Mason would finally get tired of her and that way Aisha could strike.Her phone rang, jolting her out of her thoughts and she was surprised at whose caller ID popped up on the phone.He never calls and they only spoke anytime she calls him and she couldn’t help but wonder if he’d probably found out about Ava but she shrugged the thoughts off.Clearing her throat, she brought the phone to her ear, “look who finally decides to call.” She laughed and Mason, who doesn’t have a single time for her and her jokes only cautioned her.“I’m only calling because I wanted to talk to Khalid,” he started and Aisha rolled her eyes in disgust, “I haven’t gotten to speak to him so tell me if he’s with you or in bed already.” He finished.“So now you get to remember you have a son?” Aisha snarled into the phone as rage pu
NARRATORAisha got home stressed but satisfied from inflicting just the right amount of pain on Ava like she’d intended.The plan was to make Ava look as horrible as possible so that Mason would finally get tired of her and that way Aisha could strike.Her phone rang, jolting her out of her thoughts and she was surprised at whose caller ID popped up on the phone.He never calls and they only spoke anytime she calls him and she couldn’t help but wonder if he’d probably found out about Ava but she shrugged the thoughts off.Clearing her throat, she brought the phone to her ear, “look who finally decides to call.” She laughed and Mason, who doesn’t have a single time for her and her jokes only cautioned her.“I’m only calling because I wanted to talk to Khalid,” he started and Aisha rolled her eyes in disgust, “I haven’t gotten to speak to him so tell me if he’s with you or in bed already.” He finished.“So now you get to remember you have a son?” Aisha snarled into the phone as rage pu
Mason’s POVSilently, I sat in the backseat as I watched Aisha drive like she was going crazy, there was only little I could do except try to navigate my way through my other phone without being suspicious.Khalid’s whimper jolted me out of my thoughts and I just couldn’t help but feel sorry for the boy for having someone like Aisha as his mother,If that one night mistake hadn’t happened, he wouldn’t have been unfortunate to be born to someone like her but on the brighter side I got to be the father of the ball of sunshine.“We’re going to be fine.” I hushed Khalid and he seemed to have a lot of trust in me as he nodded slightly and Aisha let out a hysterical laugh.Pulling over suddenly, she yanked Khalid out of the car and demanded that I followed her into the uncompleted building silently.“There she is,” my heart sank when I saw Ava. She looked like she'd been beaten badly and just when I was about to walk towards her Aisha’s voice stopped me.“You move one more inch and they’re
Ava’s POVDanny’s burial soon came and everything was set and ready. The priest spoke before asking us to come make a speech.Walking up to the altar, I looked at everyone around and it felt like I had nothing to say about Danny except the fact that he was a good father to me.“When everyone was less supportive of me, Danny stayed with me, he could disbelieve a lot of things but he never stopped believing in me. He really is the best father in the world and I don’t think they make fathers like him because I think I took the last one.” I laughed and sniffled and the mood was lightened up a bit.“Danny had touched our lives one way or the other and I don’t think he would want us here crying, he was always so full of life and as crazy as it might sound, I think Danny would want us to be glad that he lived the best of his life.” I finished before walking off.Mason made a speech about his father too and watching him stand there just made my heart come crashing down.“We disagree on a lot
Ava’s POVThe blaring sound of my phone ringing jolted Mason and I out of our deep sleep and I groaned as I picked the phone up.Who could be calling me at this hour of the morning?Checking the phone, I almost jumped out of bed when I realized that the call was from my mother and I knew she wouldn’t call unless something is really wrong.“Hey mom,” I called into the phone while also tapping Mason who was already up, “What’s wrong?” I asked after a while of silence.“I… it’s Danny,” she sniffled and my eyes widened at once as I immediately prayed that it isn’t what I’m thinking about.“He had a heart attack and they just rushed him into surgery.” She broke down, I knew if she cried any harder she’d be perspiring.Turning to look at Mason who also looked really worried, I tried my hardest to console my mother while I asked Mason to get dressed so we could join them in the hospital.We could’ve waited till daybreak but it’s morning already and my mother needed all the support she could
Ava’s POVThe thought of Danny at the hospital was a down point for Mason and I and I was glad that I had my important people to help me with it while Mason works to also get his mind out of it.He had to leave Miami for San Francisco for the monthly business check-up to see how things were going on over there and I knew how much I’d miss him but work is work.“You know you actually have like 10 more minutes before your flight takes off and it’s just us here, the restroom might be vacant too.” I winked, I was at the brink of laughter but I didn’t want to break character.I know that we both needed comic relief and I was glad that Mason didn’t read the wrong meaning to what I’d just said and instead his eyes lit up but he soon burst into laughter as he pulled me into him.“If I had enough time you know I’ll take you right here and now.” He smiled before leaning closer to put his lips on mine.I adjusted his tie and watched as he made his way to the plane. The business check-up would la
Ava’s POVSOME MONTHS LATER.“Mason!” I yelled from the kitchen, I’d completely forgotten that it’s my due date today and my water just broke.The pain I felt from my back down to my uterus was unmatched and just at that point everything seemed irritating to me.I heard Mason’s footsteps coming down the stairs and the fact that he couldn’t have gotten to me faster annoyed everything out of me.“Oh my god!” He screamed in horror when he saw how wet the floor was, “Your water broke? What should I do?” He asked like he didn’t know that the next thing was to get to a hospital.I opened my mouth to speak but everything I wanted to say got caught up in my throat when the sharp pain came again and I clawed on Mason’s hand.Finding a way to release himself from my gasp, I watched as he ran out to get help from Nicole. I never thought the day where my best friend would be annöying would come.“Get your filthy hands off me!” I cried when Nicole touched me and I immediately regretted it because
Ava’s POVIt’s been a long day and the thought of the investor still annoyed me but I didn’t say anything to Mason because I knew that he isn’t going to take it easy.“Gosh, I feel seriously weak.” I groaned after running to throw up for the third time today as Mason helped me on my chair and I couldn’t do anything but place my head on the table to rest for a while.“We need to go to the hospital right now. Let’s go.” Mason ordered, making me laugh and I knew changing his mind would be hard but I tried and told him about how disappointed the investors would be if we failed at this.After a while of talking him into working for a while, Mason made sure that I didn’t stress myself or even leave his office while we both worked.The day soon ended and Mason and I drove to the hospital to run the test. I’ve been feeling lightheaded and nauseous lately and I just knew that I was pregnant but I also didn’t want to be too forward.The test results came out and it confirmed what I already knew
Ava’s POV“I don’t know, I didn’t get it last month too and I know that we haven’t spoken about having a child yet which is why I’m telling you about it now…”“Ava!” Mason’s growl made me swallow whatever it is I wanted to say next as I stared at him with fear written all over me.I was rushing my words like anyone was going to do something horrible to me if I didn’t tell him as fast as I could but it was only because I was really scared.What if he doesn’t want a baby yet? I know he loves me so much but what if he isn’t ready?I’d also planned to take a test but I also didn’t want to find out I’m pregnant alone, I want him to be there with me every step of the way and the fact that he hasn’t even said anything since he called my name was killing me.“It’s fine, we’ll go to the clinic after work today and we’ll find out if you’re pregnant or not,” he started with a smile on his lips as he took my hand in his.“You don’t have to be scared or rush your words while talking to me. I’m jus
Ava’s POVLast night was a memorable one in our new apartment and it was like with each day that passes, the love that I have for Mason just keeps growing and I loved it.Getting ready for work, Mason and I stopped at a diner close to the office to have breakfast before going in for work. The nervousness I usually felt whenever we approached the company when the drama of the news about Mason and I first got out was now nowhere to be found.We finished eating as soon as we could and Mason held my hand as we both got to work and I could swear that I’d already heard a million congratulations today already and the day was just starting.“Congratulations boss,” one of the directors stopped Mason and I as he bumped shoulders with him before bringing out an envelope, “This is for you.” He added, handing Mason the envelope and pecking me on my cheek as we went about our business.Lots of people even took the Liberty to come to our office to congratulate us and they brought gifts too. It took
Ava’s POVI hated the fact that I had to leave Maldives, we got a cab and soon boarded our plane to where our new house was located.It was a long flight but soon we got to the city and we had to board another cab home. It was going to be my first time in the house and I couldn’t wait to see what surprise was waiting for me.“Just tell me what the surprise is?” I asked as I held Mason, begging him to give me reasons why he wouldn’t let me come to the house until it was time to move finally.“If I tell you or show you the picture of the house then where will the surprise be?” He asked and I pouted, I hated to admit it but he was right, it wouldn’t be a surprise anymore if he showed it to me.The cab pulled over and I could swear that I’d almost passed out when I saw the house. It was not only bigger than where we were staying before, it was even more beautiful and I blinked multiple times so that I’ll be sure that this wasn’t a dream.“It’s so beautiful.” I gasped as I took steps close
Ava’s POVTurning on my bed, I groaned as I sniffed and I knew that I wasn’t dreaming, a delicious aroma filled the air and that was what jolted me out of my sleep and not because I’ve had enough sleep.Opening my eyes, I savoured the sweet smell and that was when the sight of where the sweet aroma was coming from came. There was food on my bedside table.Smiling, I opened the covered food on the table to see varieties of foods, there was steak, sandwiches with tea and even a bottle of wine, orange juice and water for me to choose from.Moving to the edge of the bed, I decided to start with the sandwich and even though I didn’t want to, I couldn’t help but compare this current marriage to my first one.Mason had always been nice to me and despite the amount of time we spent together he never got tired of me. I knew he’d never change because he loved me so much but somewhere deep down inside me I still kept the thought of something terrible happening even though I knew waiting for some