"Just go in," Sebastian muttered to himself, gripping the steering wheel.It was late at night that Sunday and after doing everything he possibly could to ignore his guilty conscience, he could swear that all he did that day reminded him of Ava.Reminded him of his slip up and how he needed to urgently fix things before shit hit the fan.He should have called her."Well she didn't call me either," he grumbled, finding a reason to be mad at her even though he had nothing. If she hadn't woken him out of his madness with that slap, who knew what he could have done that night.His knuckles whitened even more as he gripped the wheel harder. Shit really could have hit the fan. He could still recall her declarative words… If you keep treating me like this…"It was just one mistake!" He growled. Perhaps not entirely but at least the part where he had claimed to own her was one.The kiss however was a different thing entirely.Even with guilt racking heavily on his mind, Sebastian didn't feel
Chapter Thirty TwoAt first they both stared at each other like love struck fools. At least that was what Kim thought as she watched her sister hold gazes with a man who suddenly became an important aspect of their lives. It was funny how two weeks ago, she and Ava were nobodies. And now? They had barely spent thirty minutes in the club they went to before someone recognized Ava as the famous Cinderella Bancroft. From literal rags to riches. Her classmates would not let her rest. Questions always arose every single time she stepped on school grounds and honestly? She'd be lying if she said she didn't enjoy the attention one bit. People wanted to be her. They either showed it through jealousy or flat out telling her they envied her. And Kim liked that very much. Besides, they got to move out of their dingy apartment into the most fabulous house she had ever seen. That was a blessing. And she was grateful for it. What she wasn't grateful for however was Sebastian hurting her sister.
Chapter Thirty ThreeSebastian and Ava make their debut at the grand award gala, gliding across the red carpet as cameras flash in their faces. The lights bounce off Ava's glittering dress, making her shine like a star. Her hair is styled in a sleek updo that reveals her elegant neck, and her makeup is immaculate, accentuating her natural beauty.Sebastian walks beside her, looking handsome in his tuxedo. He admires Ava's dress and tells her how stunning she looks. Ava blushes at the compliment and thanks him, but the conversation dies down as they approach the entrance to the hall.As they enter, the sound of classical music fills the air, and the hall is filled with the chatter of guests. The tables are beautifully decorated with crystal glasses and shimmering silverware, and the guests are dressed in their finest attire.Sebastian leads Ava to their table, where they take their seats and are greeted warmly by the other guests. Ava feels like she's in a fairy tale as she looks aroun
Kimberly revved up Kim's Pink Mercedes Benz, enjoying the smooth purr of the engine. She felt a thrill of excitement as she sped down the road, feeling the wind in her hair and the power of the car beneath her.But as she pulled up to the college parking lot, she saw Asher standing there, a sly grin on his face."Well, well, well," he said, eying the car. "What do we have here? Did you steal this from your sister again, Kimberly?"Kimberly bristled, feeling a surge of irritation. "No, I borrowed it. And I'll have you know that Kim gave me permission to drive it."Asher chuckled, shaking his head. "Sure she did. But hey, no worries, I won't tell anyone."Kimberly rolled her eyes, feeling a pang of disappointment. She had hoped that Asher would be impressed by the car, but instead he was just teasing her like always. She sighed, feeling a twinge of frustration. Why couldn't he take her seriously for once?As they walked towards their class, Asher continued to tease her, making fun of he
Ava groaned at the shrill sound of her phone, covering her ears with a pillow. She had hoped for a day free of disturbance especially after the event she had attended with Sebastian the night before. Being the fiancée of a billionaire was hectic. She loved the attention of course. And the food. Oh the food! They served the best dishes at those events and then put tiny amounts on everyone's plates as if trying to control how much would be eaten.She had never seen anything more ridiculous.At first she had been shy to reach for more, afraid to soil Sebastian’s name, but after spending three hours standing on heels, smiling from ear to ear at every single soul that passed, she was beyond famished. She simply threw all her cares to the wind, yanked out a plate and took seconds. At least by that time half the people there were too drunk to pay attention to her. The other half however were very much alert and had given her a look that made her feel like the runt at the bottom of their sho
“Ohhh,” She drawled, surprise coloring her features,“Yeahh,” Sebastian mimicked. During the following silence that ensued, he could hear his heart pounding loudly in his ears. She would refuse him, wouldn’t she? The last time she had been in his home, he had grabbed her like some dumbass villain, demanding she submit to him. She was probably still scared of him. He ran a hand through his hair, remembering how distant she had also felt in the past few days. She rarely laughed at his jokes, rarely leaned into his touch… She fulfilled her role as his fiancee perfectly, but he felt that he had lost a friend. “You don’t have to. I was just… Never mind really. It was a joke.”Wow, nice save, Sebastian, His mind taunted. You definitely didn't just sound like a blundering idiot.Ava tugged at her bottom lip with her teeth wondering what to say in reply. Spending the day with Sebastian seemed like an appealing idea. A very appealing idea. But they would not be in public. They would be in a c
Chapter 37Sebastian stood before his mirror wondering what to wear. Ava would be there anytime soon and while he wanted nothing more than to sweep her off her feet, take her to his bed and show her debauched things- very very debauched things- he had to okay it cool. Because he couldn't risk her running off to the hills the first chance she got. This was his one chance to fix the damned space between them and mend their friendship. He dragged a hand down his face. Should he really wear a shirt? Did he have to? He was in his house for goodness sake. But Ava was easily distracted and even though he secretly loved being making her blush and very distracted, he didn't want her accusing him of seducing him or some shit like that. If he took his shirt off around her, there was no telling what he could do. But she's coming for the jacuzzi, his mind reminded. It was a bit hypocritical, wearing a shirt now when he planned to spend time, half naked with her in his fucking cozy Jacuzzi-"Ah
Chapter 38"No way!" Ava squealed, jumping excitedly as she watched him whip out a large rectangular baking pan. She had followed his instruction on what to do. Had prepped the cheese, hard boiled the potatoes, yet she hadn't a clue what he intended to do until he brought out the baking pan. "You're making cottage cheese!" Sebastian laughed at how childish she sounded. Damn she looked adorable. Her blue eyes were round with surprise as she struggled to climb off the counter. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail much to his disappointment. He had wanted to see them spill over her shoulders, as soft as they looked. "We are making cottage cheese," he corrected, layering the pan with mashed potatoes. "Oh please," Ava mumbled, finally getting off the counter and rushed to his side. "I had no clue what we were making Because you wouldn't tell me!" "That whole thing you did on the counter is exactly the reason why I didn't tell you. I wanted to surprise you." Sebastian said without thinki