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?
Ava's POV I got to the Mariana which was the location Aiden had sent me, and honestly, I wasn't in love with the external features of "The Mariana." The exterior was quite understated, lacking the charm or allure I usually seek in a restaurant. Its faded sign hinted at a once-vibrant establishment, now weather-worn and slightly neglected. The paint on the walls seemed to have lost its luster, carrying a dull, off-white hue. The windows, though clean, didn't showcase anything enticing; they were tinted and unadorned, leaving no glimpse of what the inside looked like. The architecture felt outdated, lacking the modern appeal that usually draws me in. A couple of wilted potted plants near the entrance attempted to add some greenery but only highlighted the overall lack of care. Overall, the ambiance projected a sense of mediocrity that didn't align with my preferences for an inviting dining experience but I decided to not judge a book by its cover. ‘tsk I thought Aiden could do better’
LOGAN'S POVAiden was cheap and that was an established fact. I was glad that this whole saga was coming to an end pretty soon and that life was going to return to normal. We had all been through a lot with Ava having the lion's share, being at the forefront. Like Aiden said, the gala was coming up and I still hadn't received my invitation and apart from that, Ava had not gotten home yet. I stood up and went downstairs to get myself a drink when the doorbell rang. I turned towards the door and it rang again. I didn't move because I knew the housekeeper was going to open it up so I continued what I was doing. The bell rang a third time and there was still no response so I decided to answer it myself. I opened the door but there was no one there, only a Royal Blue box. I picked up the box, and it felt fancy in my hands. The royal blue color shimmered like a deep, calm ocean. The box was smooth, like touching silk, and had a golden trim that added a touch of elegance. Opening it, a burst