Ava's POVI couldn't believe my eyes and I struggled to understand why someone would go out of his way to do something so kind and special for a person he hasn't known for a very long time. I was short of words and the only thing I could do was shed tears- tears of joy that is. It was a locket made from shiny silver and had pretty designs of twisting vines on it-they symbolize the strength of the connection. It was a heart shaped that hung from a thin chain and inside it, on the left was the image of the triplets and on the right was my own image.The tears flowed freely as beautiful memories came flooding back. At that point, I wasn't worried about my make-up and thankfully they used tearproof products for me. My kids were everything and this locket would make me feel them closer than ever. "Thank you. I really am grateful." "Anytime." Smiling, he said, "let me help you with that." Moving my hair to the side, he unlocked the hook, placed it around my neck and made sure it was sec
Ava's POVI woke up smiling at exactly six A.M the following morning, and my hands went straight to my neck to feel the pendant. Smiling again, I stretched and got out of bed and went to get my yoga mat to do some proper stretches before I start getting ready for the day. I finished my routine at six thirty, went to the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth and after that, I went downstairs to make some coffee to get myself energized for the activities ahead- I really needed that caffeine. After that was done, I went back upstairs to run my bath, which was so relaxing and soothing, after which I selected my outfit for the day. For my make-up, I decided to go for a natural look, keeping it simple and fresh. I applied a light foundation for an even skin tone, and a touch of concealer to brighten up any imperfections. Opted for neutral eyeshadows to enhance my eyes subtly, finishing with a thin line of brown eyeliner. Mascara added a hint of drama to my lashes. A rosy blush on th
Ava's POV"Hi, Miss Ava. Just sign here and here." "Alright." I signed on the clipboard the representative was holding to record that I had received the goods and they were in good condition. While that was going on, Logan and someone else were busy putting the things into the back of the pickup truck and by the time I was done, they had just two items left but they were small so Logan offered to carry them himself. The people thanked us for arriving on time and we thanked them for bringing out goods to us in perfect condition. When that was done, we said our goodbyes and we're on our way. "Thank you so much for your help today Logan, I'm really grateful." "You're welcome Ava. Anytime. So are you heading to the office now?" "No. I want to stop at the mall and pick up some DIY decorations to make the place more homely and maybe some chocolates and candy for when I treat kids and they behave well." "That's a plan. Do you want me to come with you or stay in the car?" "You could com
Ava's POVWe decided to meet at lemon drops cafe, which was my favorite cafe in town. Lemon Drops Cafe had a really nice and cozy look. The tables were made of wood and had small vases with cute yellow flowers. The chairs were all different, it's like they were collected over time, giving a homey feeling. The walls had a mix of bricks and soft colors, making it a pretty background. The cafe got plenty of light from its big windows, and there were warm string lights hanging above, adding a nice touch to the environment. A big chalkboard showed the menu with tasty treats. The people working there always wore aprons with happy pictures of lemons. The counter looked a bit old but loved, where you could smell the delicious coffee. The cafe had a mix of old-fashioned charm and a comfortable, modern vibe, making it a great place to enjoy.My favorite treat was their lemon drop cake which was a perfect blend of zingy and sweet. I usually ordered that anytime I visited but today wasn't just my
Ava's POVMy hands flew to my neck to remove the pendant when I realized it wasn't there. I became frantic as I tried to remember if I put it on from the house and when I realized I did, I began to search my bag. I emptied out all the contents of the bag and searched the tiny compartments but I found nothing. I also wondered if I took it off while taking stuff upstairs but I couldn't remember anything. Beads of sweat started forming on my forehead, the walls of the parlor began to close in on me and the air in there was no longer enough for me. "Ava, calm down, relax, breathe" I stretched out my arms and he took a hold of it. The next thing, I heard him inhaling and exhaling repeatedly until I began to breathe in synchronization with him. "Where did you learn that?" I asked after I had finally calmed down, "Let's just say I am very observant and I have a photographic memory." I nodded my head to show that I had acknowledged what he had just told me because I was trying to sip wate
Ava's POVI literally woke up with a smile like all those ladies in movies and novels and it was there I knew that was a possibility. I yawned, stretched and sat up on my bed to gather my other sleeping parts together. When I felt, I got up and went into the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth per my usual routine but I realized the bathroom door had moved from where it usually is ‘I thought doors were non living things and non living things don't move so how did my door move?’I found no answer to the thought lingering in my head and that was when I started taking in the view of my environment properly. I blinked twice, then three times as I tried to remember where I was, and I didn't drink last night so I wondered why it was hard for me to remember a very simple occurrence. I went back to the bed and sat at the edge before I remembered I was watching a movie with Logan, so it would only be logical for me to be at his house. I exhaled gratefully because I was safe and then
Ava's POV"Logan? Oh my goodness!" I rushed to him but before I could get a hold of him, he fell down with a loud thud. "Logan! Logan, can you hear me?" I felt the tears were already gathering but I had to pull myself together and swing into my doctor mode. "Francis, quick, help me!" Together, we were able to take him up to his room and lay him on the bed. "Quick, get me the first aid box!" The housekeeper, Ana, rushed downstairs and brought it to me. Before I commenced I asked them to leave the room so i could attend to him properly. "Logan, I don't know if you can hear me, I need you! You can't leave me now that our plan is blossoming you hear! I need you to gather whatever energy you have left and start your healing process!" I cut the remaining parts of the shirt to reveal his skin covered with a lot of bruises, not all of them were fresh, but I could see he had fought for a lot of reasons and a lot of times. I decided to start with the knife piercing at his side even tho
Ava's POV I sprinted to his bedside as soon as he called my name and my heart raced as I stroked his hair like I would to any of my kids. “Hey” “Ava,” he smiled as he tried to sit upright “No, don’t! you’re injured.” “And don’t you think I know? See, I need to be up and moving once the external injuries are healed.” “And how about the internal ones?” “Ava, don’t you know the healing process starts from the inside?.” “Oh, yeah. I forgot.” “How won’t you? you’re even more stressed than me- the injured person.” “That’s not fair to me! Do you know how worried I was? Do you know how hard I cried? every time i looked at you lying on the bed, i couldn’t help but tell myself that i was responsible for your predicament” “Ava, This was bound to happen, and I’m glad it happened sooner rather than later.” “What do you mean?” “Allow me to explain. Aiden and I were bound to butt heads at any time, and your presence in the equation just hastened the process.” “You know this was him?