“I’m sorry,” Anderson said apologetically but Avery ignored him, turned to the side, and got off the bed and to the closet. She wasn’t ready to wake up just yet because it was her resting time anyway. After two days, she would have to continue her internship and after that, the school would also resume. Anderson thought of making it up to her later in the day. He put on his pajamas and went to the door. As soon as he opened it, he was welcomed with a beaming smile. “There you are, kid brother.”Anderson’s brows furrowed. Did Sophia come to ruin his day? He was greatly angered. “I’m not a kid, don't call me that,” he hissed in annoyance. Sophia had a way of making him upset. So much for big sisters.Sophia’s smile refused to crack. She loved it when she broke her brother’s resolve. Men never liked to be called kid brothers, even when younger, and Anderson was no different. “Well I saw the world a few years before you did so you are still my kid brother,” Sophia continued to tease hi
Sophia knew her brother’s weakness. If he got angry, he could get physical. He exercised a lot and was very strong. Tom was an action movie star but most of his stunts and fights were done by his stunt double. Anderson would hurt him and she couldn’t allow it. “How can you even think that, it's just an accident.”Anderson’s brows knitted. He removed the strands of hair covering her neck to have a clearer view. The more he removed, the greater the anger and darkness in his eyes. “What kind of accident Sophi? Are you covering up for him?”Her excuse didn’t seem logical and making another one might just worsen the situation. “He didn't do it intentionally and he apologized.”Anderson realized that she had put on heavy makeup. Sophia never used heavy makeup when she was single. “Love, please get me wipes from the washroom,” he requested from Avery but his gaze was stationed on Sophia.Sophia’s heart tightened in her chest. “What do you want to do?” Fear flashed in her eyes when she asked
Anderson didn’t want Avery to see him like that. She might think he was a violent person. He was about to lift himself but froze when Avery wrapped her small arms around him to help him up. A few of the maids and security men were around, their mouths refusing to close. They never thought their boss could be like this.“I'm sorry Love, am not always like this,” he apologized to her.“He deserved it,” Avery looked into his eyes happily and responded. Anderson was both surprised and relieved like never before, instantly locking his lips with hers. They only stopped when Sophia ran past them to Tom.She had screamed for Anderson to stop severally but it was as if she was talking to a stick. He didn’t hear her but Avery called him once and he stopped.Sophia was about to pull Tom from the ground but was surprised when he wrapped his arms around her thighs, sobbing like a child. “I’m sorry Sophia, I will get help.”Sophia comforted him. “I know. I will help you. We shall see the specialist
From Avery’s demeanor, it was obvious that it wasn’t going to be good or welcome but how could he refuse to hear her out?“Ask anything Love,” Anderson said softly.Avery took deep breaths. Her nervousness showed on her face and she tried not to stammer. “When I resume school, can I remove the ring before going or even now?”Anderson’s gaze dulled with dismay. They had the marriage certificate but couldn’t shove it into people's faces just like that. The ring was the only thing that could tell everyone that she was married what? She didn’t want it? He didn’t want to show his angry side, rather softening his voice, “Why love, are you ashamed to let your school colleagues know that you are my wife?”The way he asked the question made her so guilty that she regretted asking. He was so good to her that she couldn’t think of evil against him. Her voice thinned but she was able to hold his gaze. “No, I’m most honored. I just don’t like people talking about me and this ring is very expensive
As they descended the stairs, the maids bowed in greetings. Anderson’s hand joined Avery's as he took her around the house. The poolside, the gym, the library room, the wine cabinet, the massage room, and all but the place that interested her the most was the garden.She sat there and read a book which Anderson had ordered for her till it was time for supper. After eating, they went to bed.This time, Anderson only kissed her goodnight on the forehead and they slept peacefully. The next day after breakfast, Anderosn took her to visit Sophia and her husband. Indeed, it was just the next street so they walked hand in hand and chatted along the way.It looked like two people in love, making people envious. The security at Sophia and her husband’s house opened the gate as soon as they saw them since they already knew Anderson.Sophia was still sleeping because she hadn’t resumed work yet. They had cut their honeymoon short because of Anderson’s wedding, which made her happy because that w
While they walked back home, Avery said to Anderson. “It seems that Tom has changed.” She was referring to how Tom seemed to care about Sophia a while ago. They looked like a couple in love. Perhaps Tom truly loved Sophia to the point of obsession.Anderson was unmoved. It wasn’t easy to win back his trust once it was lost. “It’s just a day and I don’t think anything has triggered it since Sophia hasn’t been to work.”It was just like Avery thought before they saw Tom. Jealousy was the only thing that triggered his insecurity. Until something happened to make him jealous, they wouldn’t be able to tell for sure if he has changed. “So how do you intend to trigger his jealousy?” Avery asked him. Anderson went into deep thought and said,“I have a plan.”A few days laterSince the day Avery made a move on Anderson, he never went past slight kisses. He could tell that she wanted more but he was also waiting for her to sort out her emotions. He would never take her when another man occupied
“What?” Joyce was both excited and surprised. She never thought it would happen so soon. Not after the argument she had with Avery on her wedding day. Avery thought that Joyce didn’t believe her and exclaimed, “I know, I’m insane, but don’t laugh at me,” she said, stomping her slender legs like a teenager throwing tantrums. Joyce was even happier.“Then that is good. You are supposed to love your husband so you shouldn’t feel that way.”“You don’t understand, I made a promise to Trent.”Joyce instantly frowned. So this was all because of Trent. If she had her way she’d slap Trent out of Avery.“Forget Trent Avery, you should be ashamed. What do you think? That marriage is a joke? Snap out of it before it’s too late,” she advised sternly. She didn’t want to associate with an adulterous wife so the earlier she told Avery her stand, the better.“But the plan was to divorce Anderson,” Avery explained. This wasn’t supposed to happen so why did she fall so hard? She ignored the mud until s
“Or what?” Martin roared in return, succeeding in rousing Tom’s anger. A blow from Tom tilted his head to the right and when he turned left, he moved with a blow on Tom’s face as well.“You wanna fight? I’m ready,” Martin seethed when Tom threw another blow. Sophia was disoriented, turning to Anderson. “Ander, do something.”Anderson stared at her with a laissez-faire attitude. “Why should I? They are men and if they break anything, they will pay.”Sophia was helpless. Anderson wasn’t going to stop them and she couldn’t continue watching the two men fight because of her. She yelled,“STOP IT BOTH OF YOU!”The two men froze instantly. Martin’s suit was a little crumpled with tiny blood in the corner of his mouth which he quickly wiped with the back of his hand.Tom’s face was red but there was no blood. His shirt collar was a little crumpled as well and he was fuming as Sophia grabbed him by the arm. “Let’s get out of here.”Nobody stopped them but before they reached the door, Anderso