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To Hate My Stepbrother Chapter 85
Ava’s POVAfter some days, I got another message from Mason, he was apologizing for leaving abruptly and not telling me beforehand and was also pleading for me to see him.I’d wanted to ignore the message and probably delete it so I wouldn’t feel the urge to reply when Nicole’s words kept ringing in my head. ‘Follow your heart.’It wouldn’t hurt to reply to his text and just ask him to stop apologizing, I wanted us to put the past in the past but how would that be possible when I haven’t fully let go of the so-called past.After a while of staring at my phone screen and trying to come up with something to tell him, I finally decided to ask him to stop apologizing since it was starting to become embarrassing.The ringing of my phone caught me off guard and I’d almost dropped it when I cautioned myself. Reluctantly, I picked it up and his voice sounded like music to my ears.Hearing his voice again was therapeutic and I felt a weird sense of happiness that I haven’t felt in a while. I
To Hate My Stepbrother Chapter 86
Ava’s POVAmerica, San Francisco.The fresh breeze of a new city, a new start hit me as I got off the plane and although I was exhausted I was still relieved.Looking around, I found Danny and my mum waiting for me and I knew I felt a sense of peace at once. Walking towards them slowly, they both met me halfway and took my bags from me.The drive back home was a little bit silent because all I wanted to do at that point was cry my eyes out. We soon got home and when my mom offered to cook something I told her I was fine.“Are you really fine?” She asked and that was the question that made me lose it.I’ve been lying to her, to myself. I’m not fine, I’ve never been fine and worse, I went through hell in my marriage.Unable to control my tears, I sobbed as my mother patted my back slowly and gently stroked my hair as she kissed it. I couldn’t keep it away from her anymore.This is me, all of me and I couldn’t keep up with the lie anymore so I told her about everything, the emotional abu
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Ava’s POVI picked up my phone and decided to video chat with Nicole. I had a lot of things I wanted to say to her and I silently prayed that she wouldn’t be too busy for me.She picked up on the third ring and I felt relieved, I was happy to see her and although my life was still miserable it was better than when I was still in LA.I told her everything that had happened and I also mentioned that I sent her a text which she admitted she saw but couldn’t reply to because she was a little bit busy.“So, you finally chickened out on Mason and ran away when a second chance for you to hold on tightly to him showed itself. I never took you for such a coward because from all you explained, he’s trying really hard to have you back and you just let him go without as little as a fight.” She said.Every word she said stung and it was because she was right, she’s right. I chickened out on him and ran away but how am I supposed to just let him into my life again?It’s the hardest thing for me to
To Hate My Stepbrother Chapter 88
Ava’s POVIt’s been six months and I’ve finally brought myself to learn how to live without men. Without dwelling in the past and finally moving on with my life.Working my butt off at my temporary job, I was happy at how well it paid and the respect I was accorded, no one ever mentions Mason when I’m around and I couldn’t be any more grateful for that.It seemed as though my mum had told everything I said to her about Mason and I to Danny but six months has passed and he still hasn’t said anything to me.I was expecting a confrontation, I was expecting to be bombarded with different questions especially when I’d walked out on him and gone for a drink at the beach but he still said nothing to me.I’d wanted to bring it up too but I felt ashamed of myself, I felt as though I’d disappointed him and even looking him in the eye was hard for me so I decided not to bring it up too.Exhausted, I sighed when I got home and sank into the chair as I rested my back and closed my eyes to relax a
To Hate My Stepbrother Chapter 89
Mason’s POV“Thank you.” I remarked when she finally allowed me into her room and it looked pretty much the same just as I remembered it except there were little touches there and it doesn’t really look like much.Sitting, we both got to talking and I asked her about how she got here and since when she’d been around since no one told me anything about her presence.She seemed to have shut me out completely out of her life, she kept things from me and wouldn’t talk to me and it hurts but I wasn’t mad because I knew how much pain I’d caused her and expecting her to just run into my arms would be absurd.“Well, I’ve been here for over six months now and things have been pretty great, better than it was in LA,” she answered and I smiled as I watched her talk.Seeing her now was beautiful and it seemed as though all the colors my world had lost were now restored. Staring at her is enough therapy and I just want to do things… to her.“And now I work in a small company but it’s great and eve
To Hate My Stepbrother Chapter 90
Ava’s POVIt’s been two months since Mason and I started going out all over again and I badly want to kiss him. I wanted to feel his soft lips on mine again just like I usually do years ago.It might’ve been years but I still remember how soft his lips were, how safe I usually feel in his arms and how happy I always am whenever he was anywhere around.I’ve changed in the space of two months and it was because of me, after all these years he still had this much effect on me and he still is able to make me as happy as ever.It took everything in me, all of my self control to not smack my lips on his and kiss him because I had no idea how he feels about me.Does he still love me or he’s just feeling guilty and is asking me out because of that?I’d wanted to move out of our parents house and get an apartment of my own since I’ve saved up enough money to get my own apartment.“You’re moving out?” He asked as he took a sip of his coffee and I nodded affirmatively, the way his hand fiddled w
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Ava’s POVI retired to bed with a smile on my face. I couldn’t kiss him but I was glad for the long hug we shared. I didn’t want to let go of him but we both had to go to sleep.My heart felt calm and at peace and a happiness like this was one I silently prayed that would remain like this. I was really happy because of how much Mason and I have grown and how I no longer harbor any hatred for him in my heart.I felt free after a long time and smiling, I closed my eyes and tried to sleep.The blaring sound of my bedside alarm jolted me awake and I soon started getting ready for work. I looked at my time and I was still too early.Walking downstairs, I was greeted with a sweet scent and I looked to see that the table was set already and Mason was also dressed up for work. We both had breakfast together and it wasn’t as awkward as it usually was.“If you don’t mind, can I drop you off at work and I can also come pick you up when you get off work too.” He suggested and the butterflies in m
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Ava’s POVMason picking me up and dropping me off at work went on for two more days and it was so obvious that almost all of my colleagues would mistake him for my boyfriend.He’d pick me up and we’ll both go have dinner together or maybe order take outs and watch movies together. I found myself seeking solace in Mason’s presence just like old times.I wouldn’t lie about the fact that I enjoyed his presence and the fact that sometimes I just wanted him to hold me till I fell asleep and woke up in his arms.After a while of asking about what happened between my husband and I, Mason soon stopped and he didn’t even pester me about it anymore. I knew he was curious but he’d genuinely cautioned himself to not bring it up again.It was almost like when we first met and I asked about his mother, he wouldn’t say a thing about her to me and despite my persistence and curiosity he still kept me in the dark until he was ready to talk.It’s the same thing, I felt uncomfortable talking about my ex
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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
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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
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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
To Hate My Stepbrother Chapter 197
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
To Hate My Stepbrother Chapter 196
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
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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
To Hate My Stepbrother Chapter 194
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
To Hate My Stepbrother Chapter 193
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
To Hate My Stepbrother Chapter 192
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
