Ava’s POVHis hand was rough on my skin and yet so gentle, he stood tall and straight like a towering stride. His arm was bare and silky with a little bit of hair, I looked up at him as I took in his tempting attractive male physique.Why does he look so handsome?His face was shiny and his lips called out to me, not thinking twice, I closed my eyes when Mason’s lips claimed mine.He has the softest lips and his lips on mine was the collision I didn’t know I needed, the kiss started off soft and gentle but soon became rough.He’d wanted to break the kiss when I slammed my lips back on his. Kissing him roughly with hunger I had no idea I was holding back and he responded with every ounce of his own hunger.His hair fell across his face and I groaned as I moved it, stopping it from interrupting the moment we’re having.He moved his lips from mine and traced it down my neck and sucked on it hungrily but sensuously as his fingers trailed my temper.Nervously, I ran my fingers through his
Ava’s POVWe got home late, laughing about how Mason lost a game of scrabble during his second year in college, “You really are dumb.” I commented amidst laughter and he shot me glare.“You can’t blame me, I tried my best but that game is complicated.” He shot back at me in his defense.Our parents were in the sitting room when we got home and they called us over for an important announcement.I passed my mum and Danny the cola I forced Mason to get for them and they both gave me a smile that made me turn to look at Mason with a look that says ‘I'm the important child’ and he rolled his eyes.The excitement on my mum’s face made my stomach churn. I always love seeing her happy but this was just over the edge and I really am happy for her but some news I’m not expecting her to share.“Oh God, please do not give us pregnancy news,” I started, “you’re not pregnant right?” I added and Danny chuckled.“So what if she’s pregnant?” He asked and I groaned.“Are you kidding me? Mason is alread
Ava’s POVI waited for Mason all night but he never came into my room like he used to. Groaning, I stood up from the bed to get ready for the day.I picked up my phone to send another text to Mason and just like last night, he only read it and didn’t reply. Frustrated, I tossed my phone back on the bed as I made my way to the bathroom to brush my teeth.Picking out a comfortable outfit, I made my way down the stairs since my mom already informed me that breakfast was ready.Breakfast was silent and agonizing and I was grateful that neither one of our parents mentioned anything about us not talking to each other, they only stared at us suspiciously.After Breakfast, Mason stood to leave the dining room and I stood at once too, sprinting as fast as I could. I made sure I got to the door before him and blocked the entrance.“Why are you being such a jerk?” I asked, fuming and I just knew that my face would be red with anger and fury.Why is he being such a jerk? Giving me a cold shoulder
Ava’s POVThe week went by quickly and it’s now Saturday, I got ready to go with Mason to the arcade he’d invited me to. I’d be meeting with his friends and I couldn’t wait to have fun with him.We got there and it seemed unbelievable to Mason that I beat him at a game he thought he was the best in. His friends made fun of him and I joined them for a little while.Turning, I saw him pouting and I only laughed as I stood on my tiptoe to kiss him to make him feel better. Neither of his friends knew I was his stepsister or it would’ve been really awkward.“Going to get some Cheetos, who’s interested?” Rylie announced and everyone including I was interested and I just followed her to get it instead.The boys went to play their football game while Rylie and I walked down to the vending machine as we waited for our turn.“You know, I’ve never seen him this happy in years.” Rylie’s voice jolted me out of a thought I had no idea I was in.“What?” I asked, laughing nervously.“I just love the
Ava’s POVGroaning, I turned on the bed as I tried to pull away from Mason but he was holding me so tightly. I heard my mother giggling and saw her leave.Shocked and frightened, I jumped out of bed as I shook Mason awake. He rubbed his eyes sleepily as he asked me what the matter was and why I woke him up so hastily.“My mom, she just left. She saw us together,” I said, running my fingers through my hair as I tried to stand, “oh my god, oh my god.” I panicked.“Calm down, I’m sure she didn’t suspect a thing.” Mason assured me and my eyes widened.How could he be so calm when I’m over here trying my best not to shit my pants.“What do you mean calm down?” I snapped at him but he understood that I was only scared, “she just saw us cuddling.” I added.Mason stood and made his way closer to me, straightening my hair with his fingers, he kissed my forehead and that made me relax as he asked me to go to my room.Scared, my feet padded out of his room as fast as I could and I soon got to my
Ava’s POVWe walked outside with our parents and they’d already decided that they would be spending the night at a hotel.Mason and I drove home, I felt comfortable in his jacket and we both went to our separate rooms to change out of our clothes.We finally decided to see a movie and it was cozy as we laid in each other's arms until the characters in the movie started kissing.I started feeling hot from within, my cheeks were burning and I didn’t need a soothsayer to tell me that I was blushing hard from watching the characters in the movie get intense with each other.“Can we… Can we change the movie?” I stammered, my voice faltering and Mason smiled as he kissed my cheek and moved a chunk of hair away from my face.“I’ve been meaning to kiss you all night.” He whispered and I moaned as I threw my head back.If he wanted to kiss me then why hasn’t he done it.“Then just shut up and kiss me and stop acting like a gentle…” I was still talking when his lips claimed mine.He started kis
Ava’s POVMy phone chimed and I woke up to a text from my mom. She had told me that they’d be home later in the day and she’d asked that I make breakfast for them.The memories of the sex I had with Mason last night came gushing at me and my cheeks suddenly felt hot as I tried to move but I was still very sore.Mason noticed this and had only pulled me closer to him before moving the hair that fell on my face to the side of my ear and kissed my cheek and forehead.He got up from the bed and went straight to the bathroom to run a hot water bath for me. It felt so relaxing, especially having Mason take my bath for me.This treatment was one that I prayed would never end because it was just so heavenly. Finishing with my bath, I rummaged through my closet and picked out a dress.I got downstairs to find the table set already and Mason had already made breakfast, my cheeks flushed and my heart fluttered as he pulled out the chair for me to sit.We both ate in silence and I picked up my ph
Ava’s POVPicking up my phone, I texted Mason and he replied almost immediately, we texted about how we both wished we could spend the night together.I really do wish I could spend the night with him but I couldn’t since I was already in my mum’s room and the only thing I can do now is to wait till morning before seeing Mason again.“Ooh, who’s he?” My mum’s voice from behind me made me jump and I almost dropped my phone in fear.How long has she been standing there for? Did she see who I was texting?“Mum!” I called angrily as I stood to face her, “you scared me.” I pointed out, clutching my chest and she laughed as she dried her hair.She’d told me she was going to take a shower and I was so engrossed in the chat with Mason that I had no idea when she got into the room.“Since when have you been here?” I asked, looking confused as I searched her eyes for answers that weren't really there.“See? You were so into the chat with him that you didn’t know when I walked in,” she said amid
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