Avery's POVI stared at the city from the view of the living room. It has become almost a routine for me in my almost three days of staying in this place. Staring at the busy movement of cars and people from up here takes my attention away from my constant thinking.The front door opens, and even without turning,I am very aware of his unignorable presence, which is announced by his footsteps and cologne.“Sweetheart,your lunch is still on the dining table.” He said in an obvious attempt to start a conversation, but I ignored him and continued looking out the window.I hear him sigh, and I resist the urge to turn around to see his expression. I have been ignoring and avoiding him for the past two days, and today isn't going to be different.“Do you not like the chef?or do you prefer some doughnuts from your favorite eatery?”Ethan asks,his voice unable to hide his frustration as he steps closer, making it harder for me to pretend to be unaware of him.I finally scumble and face him. Our
We all see Nana off to the door, where her maid takes over and accompanies her to the elevator.The ladies settle on the couch while I surf through the various TV channels for something entertaining. I settle on a new reality show before joining the others on the couch in the hopes that it will distract our attention.“So Gavin, huh?”Well, certainly not Anita's attention. I almost scold her, but one look at Estella's blushing face is enough to pique my curiosity, and I find myself reducing the volume of the TV so I can hear what she has to say.“Uh,yes. And Brandy likes him too,so yes.” Estella answers with a wide smile, like a teenager talking about their high school crush. Gosh,she is surely in love!It's obvious she is shy about talking about it when her son is twenty-four years old, but that doesn't stop us from teasing her.Marcella grins with a naughty look in her eyes. “So was it that time in the spring?”“Or maybe the after party when you both were missing.” I tease with a wi
Avery's POVMarcella’s wedding—a beachside wedding—was more than I ever envisioned. Unlike Marcella, Marcus has a huge network of friends who were in attendance. If it were before I discovered Ethan's ‘other side', I would be surprised at the network of Marcus's friends and the level of wealth he has, but given the fact that he was not just Ethan's secretary and right-hand man but a second in command in the da Coastia, he was no simple person. So unlike the small, intimate beach wedding my dear friend had in mind, her husband's friends made it look like a mini carnival. However, it was a beautiful and memorable wedding ceremony.To my surprise, Ethan walked Marcella down the aisle. Nobody saw it coming, but it felt beautiful and natural watching him walk her down and hand her over to Marcus with even a warning to treat her right! For one thing I could give to Ethan, he had many surprising sides to him.And yes, Marcus’s jaw-dropping reaction to Marcella's look in her wedding gown was
Our lips brush lightly against each other in a simple kiss, but like fire on dry grass, it soon grows hotter and more urgent. Ethan hoists me up against the wall, and I wrap my legs around his strong waist. The feel of his erection only intensifies the feeling of pleasure. I moan into his mouth when his erection presses against my center.He rests his forehead against mine. “Open your eyes, kitten.”I manage to smile when I hear him call me kitten and slowly open my eyes. In the dim light of the bedroom, his blue eyes shine with so much desire in them that it makes me shudder with pleasure. “Are we back?” I ask,my voice low and breathless with desire.His eyes turn serious. “Fuck!”The feeling disappears, and a sense of dread starts to settle in the pit of my stomach. “W..What is it?” I am unable to hide my fear from my voice. Surely he didn't regret kissing me too,right?A small frown appears on Ethan's face. “We were never away, or whatever that's supposed to mean.” A grin appears o
Avery's POV"Stop running around!""I came first!""Who started the race?""Don't play with the swing!"The noise from the children in the kindergarten fills my ears as I stand in the distance, watching them. My eyes sting with unshed tears as I watch the little boys run happily around the slide. Vivid memories of when I first held them in my arms flood my mind, and I bit my lip to prevent myself from sobbing loudly and attracting attention.A nice-looking lady, presumably the kindergarten teacher, holds the children to play with the rest of the other kids who were running around with so much energy in the open space of the kindergarten playground.I finally move my feet and settle on a bench,some distance away from the playground. The cool breeze and the noise from the children in the background bring a kind of serenity to me—a rare occasion for my turbulent mind. Sometimes,it is hard to face reality, and I still can't believe my reality from five years ago, when my whole life came c
Avery's POVMy eyes slowly open, and an expensive chandelier dangling from the ceiling is the first thing that enters my vision. Where am I? I sit up on the bed,my heart hammering against my chest in panic, and memories of how I was knocked unconscious on the kindergarten playground flood my mind.My eyes scan the expensively furnished bedroom, and a scream almost escapes my throat when I see a man seated on a couch not far from the bed where I am sitting. He is fiercely handsome. He has dark hair that is perfectly slicked back, and his deep-set features are like those of a fallen angel. The first three buttons of his long sleeve are left open, and I can see a peek of a tattoo on his hard chest. He exudes an intimidating aura, and for some reason,I am very wary of him.I quickly climb down from the bed. "w..who..are you?" I ask,my voice shaking.A dark chuckle reverberates across the room. "Avery Rosaline Williams." He calls my full name, and I wonder why his voice sounds familiar."
Avery's POVI watch as the car drives away into the distance, and I sigh in relief. I turn to walk back into my apartment when I am engulfed in a hug. I am initially frightened, but I am calm as soon as that familiar scent reaches my nose. I smile, and I hug him back."Where exactly have you been?" He asks as soon as he breaks the hug."Awww,were you so worried about me?" I tease,my voice dripping with mischief."Of course I was. I mean—"I interrupt him. "Alright, Jake. I am fine. I just visited some new clients who were interested in my designs. Sorry for how I had you worried."I feel bad about lying to Jake, who has been nothing but a good friend to me, but I have no choice. Without being told,I know I have to be confidential about the entire situation with Ethan and the contract.If Jake feels I am hiding anything,he doesn't show it and gives me a bright smile. "Alright,red. I will be going now. Take care of yourself."I smile as I hear his nickname for me; he calls me red becaus
Avery's POVI sigh for the umpteenth time as I am unable to find a single idea for my jewelry design idea. A hobby that I have now developed into a skill over the past few years. My pencil hovers above the blank page of my drawing book, where all my ideas reside. My mind is unable to focus on the task at hand because my thoughts are occupied by a certain blue-eyed man. I finally drop the pencil and pick up my phone, opening the search bar at the top of the screen.I am at a loss for what to type because I only know him by his first name. My fingers tap rapidly on the phone's keyboard. 'Ethan Billionaire' appears on the search bar, and I tap the search icon.My eyes widen as I skim through the various articles that appear. There are many things I learn about him at once, and I feel as if I have been struck by lightning.I can't seem to wrap my head around the fact that I was a surrogate for the wealthiest person in the country, Ethan Lorenzo.He is the owner of Kings Enterprise, a pow