They exchanged a few more pleasantries before ending the call. Ava stared at her phone, a whirlwind of thoughts clouding her mind. Hunter's words sounded genuine, his concern seemed sincere, yet she couldn't shake off the unsettling feeling from earlier that day.Meanwhile, from his office, Alex monitored the conversation from a safe distance. His jaw tensed as he observed Hunter's seemingly innocent conversation with Ava. He knew the facade Hunter was putting on, and the danger that lurked beneath his amiable tone." We need to stay one step ahead " Alex muttered to Black who was standing before him " Make sure Ava knows not to trust anything Hunter says "Black nodded in acknowledgment and reached for his phone to discreetly alert Ava, cautioning her about the potential danger, without disclosing too much information.Back in the mansion, Ava's phone buzzed with a text message. She glanced at the screen to see a message from an unknown number " Hi Miss Ava, it's Black. Be cautious.
Alex came back from work at half past midnight and was exhausted but he was determined to see the woman who had been on his mind for the past few months or so. However, he strongly doubted that she would be awake because it was late. Yet, he hoped. The eerie silence welcomed him as he entered the quiet house. He was hungry for her presence, to feel her presence but it seemed they were deliberately avoiding each other since the night they were involved in romance. He wasn't happy with the distance that emerged between them since that night. He couldn't even remember the last time he set his eyes on her pretty face . Gawd, he missed her so much. He had texted her earlier today that he would explain everything about the instruction he gave to not trust her friend Hunter, but it seemed she was asleep as the house was quiet. So he made up his mind to sleep in so he wouldn't go to work early. After all, he was the CEO and it gave room for the flexibility it offered in his schedule. It was
He began to talk after a moment of hesitation " You got my text yesterday, right? " He asked an obvious question but Ava nodded anyways. " It's been long we spoke, I know we've both been busy and all but somehow, I feel you're avoiding me, Ava " His voice went low at the end as he stared straight into her eyes. Ava frowned, feigning innocence " Avoiding you? No, that's not true " Alex eyed " You know very well what I'm talking about Ava, but I won't push it "" Sorry I sidetracked for a minute, let me get straight to the point now " He added and sighed audibly. Ava nodded, not ready to give a reply to his previous statement, and Alex on noticing that she wasn't ready to speak, continued. " I really need you to stay away from Hunter " He said seriously as his eyes bore holes into hers. Of course Ava knew that but something in her wished to push Alex to the edge and she did that. Once again, she feigned innocence and frowned for the second time that morning " Why? "Alex raised h
The conclusion of their discussion left both Alex and Ava with a mix of emotions—relief for having addressed the underlying tensions, hope for a better understanding, and a subtle anticipation of what the future might hold for them.Their encounter had provided closure to some extent, but it also marked the beginning of a new chapter—one where they would strive to build a relationship based on mutual trust, open communication, and a deeper understanding of each other's perspectives.Ava felt it was not necessary to inform Alex of her lunch date with Hunter. She still believed she could talk to him and get him to become her real friend again. **************** As Ava stood in front of the mirror, her reflection stared back at her with a mix of determination and apprehension. Despite Alex's grave warnings echoing in her mind, she was adamant about meeting Hunter. Her heart fluttered with nervous excitement and fear, but she couldn't ignore the persistent urge to confro
He walked to the the driver's seat and slid in too. " Ready ma'am? " He asked playfully and Ava nodded. " Aye aye " She answered and both of them bursted into laughter. He started the ignition and the car zoomed off. Ava clapped her eyes gleefully as the car sped up. *****************The day started innocently for Alex until the news arrived, striking panic within. Ava had met Hunter, the friend she shouldn't have trusted. He had strictly warned her to be wary of him. Alex started to panic. What on earth was Ava thinking when she went to the damn lunch date?? Shortly after, he got a call from Angel, the master planner of the whole scheme. The woman was so obsessed with him that she made it clear that if she couldn't have him, no one else would. Apparently, she had sent Hunter through Collins to kidnap Ava. " I told you I always win, didn't I? There's no word like defeat in my dictionary " Her voice dripped with malicious glee as she detailed her scheme. Alex fel
As days turned into weeks, Ava became more and more worried. Why wasn't he waking up?? Why?? She was frustrated but never left his side.Her heart raced as she sat by Alex's bedside, watching him intently. The early morning light streamed through the hospital window, casting a soft glow on his face. She had been tending to him, hoping against hope that today might be the day he'd wake up, that he'd remember.As she adjusted the blanket covering him, Alex's eyelids fluttered. Her breath caught in her throat, anticipation building. His eyes slowly opened, confusion etched across his features." Ava? " he mumbled, his voice hoarse from disuse.Relief washed over her, threatening to spill into tears of joy. She reached out, ready to embrace him, but froze as his hand raised, halting her movement." Who are you? " Alex's voice was laced with bewilderment, and Ava's heart sank like a stone.Her mind whirled. How could he not remember her? She blinked back the sting of tears and forced a cal
Ava remained silent, her heart heavy with the ache of being a stranger to the person she had grown so attached to. She watched the interaction between the brothers, feeling like an outsider in a moment meant for family reunions and shared memories.Jack turned to Ava, his expression a mixture of sympathy and gratitude. " Thank you, Ava, for taking care of him. I'm sorry, this must be a lot to take in for both of you "Ava managed a faint nod, forcing a small smile. " Of course, Jack. I'm just glad he's awake and getting better "Jack approached Alex's bedside, placing a reassuring hand on his brother's shoulder. " We'll figure this out together, okay? Don't worry, we'll get you back to normal soon "Alex nodded, though a tinge of uncertainty lingered in his eyes. His thoughts were a jumble of confusion, unable to reconcile the reality in front of him with the memories locked away in the recesses of his mind.As Jack and Alex conversed, Ava silently excused herself from the room, needi
The hospital room was bathed in the warm hues of sunset as Alex, supported by Ava on one side and his brother on the other, prepared to leave. The air was charged with tension, anticipation mingling with the impending discussion about the accident." Let's head home, Alex. We'll talk about it there " Jack suggested, attempting to steer Alex toward the exit.Alex stopped in his tracks, his gaze fixed on the two of them " No. I want to know now. I need to know what happened " he insisted, his voice tinged with determination.Ava exchanged a glance with Jack, silently acknowledging Alex's unwavering resolve. She took a deep breath, bracing herself to recount the painful events that led to the accident." Angel " Ava began, her voice steady but filled with unease, " she was behind it all "" You warned me about Hunter but I didn't listen. I thought I could talk some sense into his, I'm sorry " She added, her voice trembled at her last words. She played with her fingers nervously. " Angel