Ava’s POV
“Oh shit! Shit!” I hissed as I jumped out of bed and hurriedly made my way to my bathroom. I had a presentation today and I had stupidly slept in! I really shouldn’t be blamed cause I was completely tired and knocked out from all the research and reading I’d had to do last nightI put my hair into a high ponytail as I scampered out of my building, I also had to walk to the bus stop, I sighed as I hurriedly walked and it was as though I was walking on hot coal, thanks to the insanely hot weather.I heard footsteps as I walked, my presentation material was cradled carefully in my arms and I held it tightly against my chest.It all happened in a few seconds.One moment, I was walking briskly while going over my presentation in my head, and the next moment, out of nowhere, a solid mass of muscles collided against my side, propelling me sideways.The collision had been so intense and sudden, I stumbled and lost my footing. I staggered and in a bid to keep my foot on the ground, I dropped my perfectly crafted practical, just as I felt insanely hot liquid seep through the front of my shirt and arms. Next, I was falling on the hard ground, where I later realized had been soiled up by the rest of the hot coffee that had poured over me.My head was reeling. It had collided with the hard granite flood and now, it was pounding.I took a look at the glass door of the supermarket right by the side of the spot where this commotion had taken place, and to my horror, I looked a mess; my neatly packed hair had coffee in it and my cloth was a total ruin.I looked horrible.I winced as I tried to pick myself up from the floor but a sharp pain shot through my left leg. I had bruises over my elbow and knees, pain shot up the rest of my body and I knew the pain was going to linger for a while. The bruise on my elbows needed to be tended to as well.I placed my hand on my back and I moved sideways, I could feel the ache as I moved, and then my eyes flew wide open as soon as I laid eyes on my now shattered project.“Oh my god. Oh my god.” I said, trying to keep myself from crying as I stared at the damages done to me by the stranger who had collided into me.“Watch where you’re going, Jesus.” I heard a masculine voice yell at me just then, and my jaw dropped as I took a glance at my ruined project scattered over the wet ground. A few empty cups of coffee lolled on the ground as well, proving to me that the stranger’s entire pack of coffee had poured over the floor and some had gotten on my clothes when he had collided into me.I then glanced up at the stranger who was standing a few feet away from me. He had a glare on his face, and his clothes was spotless, whereas mine was completely ruined.He had bumped into me and instead of apologizing, he dared to stand there and point fingers at me, for something he had done. It took me days and lots of sleepless nights to get my project and presentation ready.And, that had literally gone down the drain right now.“Watch where I’m going?!” I screamed as I stood up in a jiffy, not minding the excruciating pain that shot through my body.“You bumped into me, and spilled your stupid coffee everywhere, and instead of you tendering an apology, you had the nerve to tell me to Watch where I’m going?!” I shot at him.The adrenaline rush made me more energized than I should currently be feeling. Seeing as I was already running late and the presentation had most definitely already began, coupled with the fact that my project was already ruined, I had automatically failed the test– which means I’m going to have to study extra, extra harder if I wanted to pass the class with a ‘C’.My life was literally so fucked right now.“Look,” He started, squeezing the empty cup of coffee he had in his hand as he moved closer to me, his figure was intimidating but I wasn’t scared one bit, if there was anything to describe my emotion then it would be anger. Immense anger.“If anyone should be apologizing, then it would totally be you. You came out of nowhere and walked right into me. What are you? Five? Shouldn’t you watch where you’re fucking going? I literally cannot believe you right now, and you’re demanding an apology? Oh please.” He scoffed and rolled his eyes as made to walk past me, but was shocked when I pulled him back without warning.I also shocked myself with that move.“That,” I started saying, the hot tears at the back of my eyes threatening to fall, and my voice was starting to shake as I spoke. I wasn’t about to let him see me in a vulnerable state so I shook my head, cleared my throat and braced myself up properly.“That scattered on the floor,” I started once again as I pointed at my scattered papers which were already soaked through with coffee on the floor. “– is months of hard work, months of sleepless nights and you just pushed it down the fucking drain!” I yelled, stomping my feet on the ground as I spoke.My blood boiled the more he kept staring down at me without saying a thing and I clenched my fist in anger when I saw the scowl forming on his face. He had the nerve to scowl at me after all that he’s just put me through?“Are you slow or you just have a hard time comprehending words said to you?” He asked and my mouth fell open once again. I made to say something, but nothing came forth, and so I slapped my mouth shut.“If your eyes were where you were going, then we wouldn’t be having this conversation right now! My shoes are also ruined because of you so you don’t get to stand here in front of me and start telling me about how I’d ruined months of your hard work. Do you know how much my freaking shoes cost? It definitely costs more than your dumb projects.” He finished with a hiss and that was where I lost it.“You know what you are?” I asked, my voice getting a little bit higher as I spoke, as I shoved at his chest harshly. “A jerk, a total jerk! That is what you are!” I screamed at him, shoving at him once again for good measures.“Whatever you think of me or whatever name you’ve deemed fit to describe me is none of my fucking business, it’s yours.” He hissed as he walked past me.I didn’t want to let him have the last word, he was walking away and I was losing. If I didn’t do or say anything at this point, I would find myself staying up late while thinking of all of the possible ways I could’ve had the last laugh in this situation.Without thinking, I reached forward and I shoved him as hard as I could. I watched as he slipped and fell face down into some of the coffee on the ground and a satisfied smile played out in my face, doing that was not going to put my presentation back in place but I was a tad bit satisfied.“Now, we’re even.” I breathed as I turned around to pick up my bag and phone from the ground. I attempted to pick the soiled papers but it was of no use. I hadn’t been able to back the project up, so there was no way I wasn’t going to be doing all these from scratch.“What do I do now?” I sighed in frustration as I continued my way to the bus stop, looking like I just got out of a dumpster. The bus must have definitely left by now, and it would be an hour or more before another bus comes by.I was nothing but doomed today.I took another deep breath as I silently prayed my day wouldn’t get any worse and that the stupid stranger who had caused all these to me would definitely have a miserable and horrible day today, and throughout the rest of his life.“I hate people like that and I wish I’d never have to come across the arrogant asshole ever again!” I muttered under my breath while glaring down at my ruined shoes.Ava’s POV “You look like the real definition of a thoroughly beaten horse.” One of my friends commented and I only rolled my eyes.“Tell me about it.” I huffed out as I sank into the spot next to her. By the look of things, it was obvious that the entire class were done presenting their projects, and all that’s remaining is the quiz test which was supposed to be held after the presentation.This subject itself was a really important one and I couldn’t afford to fail it, and I have no idea of how well I’d do without my presentation.I wrote my test and I made sure I did my best. I answered the questions I knew and I silently hoped it was going to be enough, especially since I hadn’t presented any project.I waited nervously, resting my head in my palms and lightly drumming my fingers on the table. I couldn’t wait to get my papers back and see how I’d done.“Ava,” The professor’s voice was loud as she spoke and I immediately, I knew I had fucked up. Whatever she wanted to say would b
Ava’s POV I watched TV with my mum throughout the night and had even fallen asleep on the couch. The excitement of my mother’s engagement still filled the air and mum’s excitement was really contagious.The week went on slowly as I kept going to school and back, my mum wouldn’t stop talking about her fiancée and of course, I was genuinely happy for her.She deserves to finally find happiness again.“What do you think about this?” My mum asked and I lifted my gaze from my phone to find her dressed in a gorgeous white dress.She looked really beautiful and the smile she had on made her look even prettier, the preparation for the wedding was starting to take place and I’d decided I was going to follow her to try some dresses on.Although she'd decided she didn't want a big, fancy wedding, I insisted she got dressed like a bride at least and I was happy when she agreed.“Mum, you look really beautiful.” I answered as I stood up and examined the dress, it was the perfect size and the de
Ava’s POV The hustle and bustle in our house grew as we prepared for my mother’s wedding ceremony. I was stressing over my mum’s wedding as much as mum herself was doing.I woke up with my head pounding, I’d slept really late from planning late into the night, and this was the result. I winced as I opened my eyes and realized that my curtain was up, the ray of the sun brightening up my room was quite uncomfortable as I stood up, I placed my palm on my face as I slowly made my way to the window to drop the curtain, making my room a little bit darker.I excitedly did the happy dance to my bathroom as I hummed a song, while brushing my teeth. The day we’ve all been anticipating was finally here and I just can’t wait to capture every beautiful moment in my heart.I took a long glance at the powdered blue gown laid on my bed and I picked it up to hold it against my body for a few seconds.I went back to the bathroom to have my bath, I’d done all the necessary things I needed to do, and
Ava’s POV “I was about to introduce you to your stepbrother, his name’s Mason.” My mother’s voice kept on ringing in my head and all of my attempts to shake it off proved futile as the horrible stranger who’d cost me a lot still stood in front of me.My chest clenched as I struggled to breath, it was as though I’d suddenly forgotten how to breath properly. What the hell was going on right now?He was the one who’d made me lose my presentation. I failed a very important test and he revealed absolutely no sign of remorse and had even attacked me.There was no way he was my stepbrother, all of the activities going on around us seemed to be on hold as I tried to gather my bearings.“There’s no fucking way that this asshole is my stepbrother!” I yelled as I pointed a finger in his direction, I was causing a scene but I didn’t care and I could tell that my mother and stepfather were surprised at my outburst.“What do you mean, Ava?” My mother asked softly, she was trying to calm me down b
Ava’s POV I woke up extremely early, I turned to look at my bedside alarm and it turned out that it was still 5 AM. Making my way to the bathroom, I got ready for school. I was still mad about a lot of things. I wasn’t mad at my mother’s wedding, it’s was the fact that, that jerk is now my step brother.Yuck. It didn’t take me long to get ready for school. I was determined to not think about the new development of my life this morning, but it couldn’t be helped.On my way to school, I still couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that I was going to have to mow address that jerk as my brother. I would rather walk on hot coal than do that.But, he really is going to be my brother and I wasn’t sure I even have any other choice than to acknowledge him as that. I sighed as I took my seat in the classroom, and the empty seat beside me was enough to instantly remind me of my best friend’s absence.I missed her so much, if she were around right now, then I would’ve had someone to vent
Ava’s POV I didn’t have any class tomorrow so that only meant that I could sleep late and wake up anytime I wanted. Although, my body is used to going to bed late and waking up extra early.I dropped the call with my mum and after a while of surfing the internet, I retired to bed to rest for a while. Closing my eyes, I soon fell asleep.The ray of the sun that made its way into my room made me shift uncomfortably on my bed. I should’ve worn my eye mask before falling asleep, was the first thought that popped into my head.I reluctantly stood from the bed to drop the curtain and since I was up already, I decided I was going to use the rest of the day to do the few house chores laying around. I cleaned up the house and made breakfast and just when I’d finished making breakfast, I heard a knock on the door.Rushing to open the door, I found my mum standing there with a hat on and her bags in hand, while the rest of her things were behind her on the ground.“Mum!” I shrieked as I thre
Ava’s POV The hustling and bustling of my mum moving the boxes we had packed together the previous night jolted me awake. I got up in time to get ready and assist with the packing. Getting ready to move, I made my way to the bathroom and freshened up before joining my mum outside to wait for Danny.I took a side glance at my mother before clearing my throat. I really wasn’t happy about the new development, which is why I wished I hadn’t told her about my hatred for school dormitories, then she’d have definitely not have bated an eye at me asking her if I could go live there.“Mum, just please. I’ll get a good apartment, I’ll move in with good people and you do know that you can trust me to take very good care of myself.” I tried to convince once again but I knew her mind was already made up when she let out a long sigh.“Ava!” She called out in a small sigh and I immediately understood. My fate has been sealed and whether I like it or not, I’m going to have to accept Danny as my
Ava’s POV I unpacked my things and arranged my room to my taste, it took about an hour for me to be able to finally finish unpacking. I picked up my phone to check the time and it was 6:30 PM. I dialled my best friend’s number again and as usual it went to voicemail.Perhaps the Internet connection in where she currently is is extremely shitty.I miss her a lot and if she were around, I would have told my mum to let me stay with her instead. I sighed as I laid back on the extremely big and comfortable bed. The bed was two times bigger than my bed back at our old house and the bedroom was so spacious and stuck up, it almost made me feel grateful that my mother hadn't given Into my request to move into the school dorms.The bedroom had a large closet which was also stuck with a lot of high quality brand new clothes which I really favoured, all in my size. My mum must have definitely given him a hint in that aspect.I reminded myself to thank Danny for that later today. The room also