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 then I had my mother’s makeup artist and hair stylist do my makeup and hair.I put on my blue gown accompanied with a blue stiletto heel and a white purse. I looked really gorgeous, I thought to myself in admiration. I took another look at the mirror before walking out of my room.“You look really beautiful.” I shrieked as I saw my mother already dressed in her wedding gown with her perfectly made up face.Like I had hoped, the wedding turned out really beautiful and flawless. My mum was the happiest bride I’ve ever seen, and I silently prayed that she’d find immense happiness in her new husband, like she did in my father.The wedding was held in a court, and after they both said their vows, I watched as they both signed the papers and everyone in the room stood to cheer for them.I looked around in search of my soon to be step brother and he was nowhere to be found, I couldn’t wait to meet him, but for a moment, I wondered if he decided not to show up at the wedding today because he wasn’t happy that his father was remarrying.With a small sigh, I pushed that thought out of my mind.We proceeded to the reception venue and I let out a smile when I saw my mother and her husband having their first dance. I felt lucky to have to witness a moment as precious as this.“I need to use the restroom.” My childhood friend announced as she got to stand beside me, she must’ve been really pressed because she was pacing about.“Why does it have to be now?” I groaned as I turned and I couldn’t hold in my laughter when I saw my friend doing the urgent dance.“Is it that bad?” I demanded, trying really hard to not burst into another round of laughter.“Mhhm.” She answered and we both made our way to the restroom. We did almost everything together and I understood at once when she couldn’t walk to the bathroom alone.“Why do you have to pull me out of that beautiful dance floor?” I huffed out while checking myself out in the mirror.“Quit whining, Ava. It’s not like you have a date waiting for you back on the dance floor.” She called out from the stall she was using and I rolled my eyes.“Shut up.”We returned to the reception and I scanned the room in search of my mother. I let out a small grin as soon as I spotted her beside her newly wedded husband. It took a few minutes for me to notice the third person standing before them, whom my mum tugged down into a long hug.The person was also dressed in blue, and telling from his back, he was very tall and wide shouldered.Perhaps it was a family friend? A distant cousin?I watched as a smile tugged at Danny, my step father’s lips, as he watched the interaction between his new wife and the stranger, proving to me that he was perhaps, not a stranger.I had better go say hi!“Your stepdad is so hot in his suit.” My friend let out in a quiet voice beside me and I snarled at her.“That’s my mother’s husband, ew. Keep your nasty comment to yourself!” I huffed out and next, my mother finally noticed me.“Ava,” she called out while beaconing me over.“Come over here.” She added and I smiled as I carefully made my way towards her.“Where have you been? We’ve been searching around for you.” Danny asked and I apologized for leaving the area unannounced.“I’m sorry, I had to go to the restroom.” I answered and my mother took my hand in hers.The stranger was still backing me, just as my mother began to speak.“Now that you’re here, I’d like you to meet—“ Her voice was filled with excitement as she spoke, as the stranger finally turned around till he was facing me, and then my jaw dropped.Next, my body went cold as ice. My eyes were as wide as saucers and I couldn’t bring myself to wrap my head around what was currently happening.There was no way I’m seeing right, I slightly pinched myself and I could feel it and that told me what I needed to know, I wasn’t dreaming, he really was the one.From nowhere, immense anger engulfed me and I pointed my index finger at him. I’d almost forgotten everything about him but seeing him right now has made me recollect all what had played out that day between us.“You!” I snarled, “What are you doing here?” I demanded, my anger evident and I was sure my mother and Danny were surprised.“What am I doing here? I think I should be the one asking you that. Oh wait, perhaps you weren’t watching your steps once again and mistakenly walked into the venue like you walked into me that morning?” He shot back and I was taken aback, how dare he?“You stupid bastard, who gave you the effontary–”“Do you even have a right to be here?” He cut me off and I spluttered while my insides boiled with anger.“What kind of dumb question is that? Are you insane?” I screeched just as my mother grabbed my wrist and tugged me against her side.“Do you both know each other?” Danny asked while regarding me and the stranger at once and I nodded, which made Danny’s confusion intensify.“Ava, I was just about to introduce you to your stepbrother.” My mother supplied next and everything literally stopped in that moment.I was shook, there was no way in hell that I’d just heard my mother right.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
Ava’s POV I groaned as I sat up on my bed the next morning. it was comfortable and I wished I didn’t have to leave it. I took another glance around my room and I smiled fondly.I loved everything about my new bedroom, the space, the brightness, the aesthetics, and the interior, along with everything in it. Everything about it is just so appealing to me, except of course for Mason.The thought of him made me frown and I hissed and rolled my eyes at the thought. He wasn’t only bugging my life, he was also hell bent on invading my dream, telling from the stupid music stunt he had played last night. I ran my fingers through my hair as I tried to brush the thought of him to the back of my head.I’m not going to let someone as stupid and irrelevant as him ruin my day!Turning to my bedside table, I picked up my phone and went through my reminders. I have two classes to attend today, one of which isn’t my best class.I stood up from the bed and made my way to the bathroom, freshening up a
Ava’s POV “We don’t have the whole day, stop making me wait!” I heard Mason yell as he honked the car persistently, making me groan with an eye roll as I shuffled towards the car.Each step I took was heavy because I didn’t imagine myself sharing a car ride to school with this jerk this morning. I grudgingly got to the car and pulled the door open with more force than was required. As soon as I slid into the seat, I slammed the door so hard on purpose.“Are you crazy? Do your clumsy ass wanna damage my car the same way you made those coffee ruin my shoes that morning? Let me guess, you’d go ahead and blame me for that if that happens because that’s just you.” He snapped out, face morphed in a hard scowl.“Stop yelling my head off, you jerk! You can just drop me off halfway and I’ll find my way to school from there. I never wanted to ride to school in your stupid ass car in the first place!” I snapped back, shifting in the insanely soft seat and noticing how good the car smelt, and
Ava’s POV It felt as though time was against me. I hated the class I was having but I have to sit here and listen and pretend I care about Geography.My silent prayer got answered when the class ended and I couldn’t be anymore grateful. I hastily packed up my belongings and left the class with Nicole.“Hey. What were you going to tell me before we went to class?” She asked and my mouth opened in realisation. I had been about to break the news of my mum being married to the father of my worst enemy on earth before the lecturer arrived in class, but now, I wasn’t mentally prepared to talk about everything just yet.“You know what? Let’s talk about it later.” I said, tugging my bag over my shoulders more properly.“Fair enough,” Nicole shrugged and I let out a small sigh of relief, glad that she didn’t push it. Talking about Mason right now will only stress me out and make me get into a bad mood, which I’d rather not have right now.And besides, I’m going to this party because I want