Novels by Gold

Ava's POV “How are you holding up?” Lily asked as she offered me a cup of coffee It was ten minutes past six am when she arrived. According to her, she felt bad that she couldn't be with me last night even though I already knew why she had to go home, so she came as early as she could“I don't know how I'm going to get 30k pounds Lily” I started, my voice filled with hopelessness “you know you don't have to be here, your grandma is sick”“Girl, my mom is with my grandma don't worry about that, my concern is you right now” I sighed, heavily “We could barely afford a good apartment, how am I supposed to raise money for his treatment”“How much do you have?” “Only 10k” I ran my hands through my hair, “that's no where close”There was a brief silence before Lily spoke “I'd give you £5000” My eyes widened“L..lily..”“And no, you can't refuse to take it. I'm not going allow that” she interrupts me “you need the money girl, don't worry about me right now”I couldn't control the tears

Ava's POV The doctor took a slow breath “Your husband is in a coma” I stared at him For a moment, I wasn't quite certain I heard correctly “A… coma?” I asked He nodded slowly, something about his facial expression made my stomach twist My fingers tightened around the fabric of my dress “I.. I don't understand, but you said you stabilised him” I said with a cracked voice “So he's supposed to be okay right?” The doctor didn't respond “Your husband is alive ma'am” he started carefully “And right now, that's what we're fighting to maintain” I swallowed hard, this can't be happening “No” “Mrs Maxwell…” “No you don't understand” My voice trembled “He was fine this morning” I said in between sobs, running my hands through my hair The doctor remained silent “He made breakfast this morning. Well…” I let out a shaky laugh that immediately returned to a sob. “He tried to make breakfast but he burnt the toast” I lips tremble as I looked through

Ava's POV “Your husband has been involved in a serious road traffic accident, we'll need you to come immediately” My grip on my phone loosened “W...what?”“Ma'am is everything…” The driver's voice faded into the background as the words echoed in my headRoad traffic accident?“Mrs. Maxwell? Are you still there?”I couldn't breathe NoNo, that can't be right Just thirty minutes ago, he kissed my forehead and promised to see me tonight. We'd argued over burnt toast, I laughed at him and he laughed back.He was fine, he had to be “Mrs Maxwell” the voice called gently. “Are you still there?”I opened my mouth, but no words came outThe sounds inside the taxi slowly disappeared. The blaring horns, the chatter from the radio, even the driver's quiet humming faded into nothing. All I could hear was the frantic pounding of my own heart“I… I don't understand”“I'm sorry, ma'am. Your husband was brought into St. Mary's Hospital approximately twenty minutes ago following a road traffic ac

Ava's POV The moment I stepped out of the taxi, I knew I was in big trouble Employees hurried through the revolving doors, some clutching laptops, others balancing coffee they were too nervous to drinkI glanced at my wristwatch 8:03amThree minutes lateMy phone buzzed again, it was a text from Lily“Where are you” “At the entrance”Her reply came almost instantly “Don't take the main elevator, Mr Lockwood is checking attendance himself”I froze ‘What the hell?’ I say to myself as I turn to take the stairs Before I could type another message, a loud voice echoed through the lobby “Everyone assigned to the ninth floor, this way please”My heart dropped The ninth floorMr. Lockwood's floor, that's where I work I let out a shaky breath and muttered “Please let him be in a meeting” I finally make it to my office, lots of employees were already at their desks, some were hurriedly going to their desk As if the universe enjoyed laughing at me, the elevator doors slid openSilen

Ava's POV “Ethan! You're going to make us late!”I scream as I follow the smell of burnt toast into the kitchen “It’s only slightly black” he said smiling like nothing happened God he's so adorable “No it's not. This is charcoal” I said folding my arms He pouts“I really put a lot of work in this” “Clearly it's not enough” I laughed lightly, “don't worry I'm sure next time you'd get it right” “I feel you're mad at me” “No baby, I'm not, I just don't want us to be late” I tip toe and give him a little kiss on his cheek Unexpectedly, he lifts me and places me on the kitchen counter “Baby, there's no time for this” I said laughing “I'm sorry I can't help it, I'm obsessed with you” he pressed his head on mine and stared at my lips Even if we've been married for three months and dated for more than a year, Ethan still stares and adores me like he's just meeting me He never misses an opportunity to tell me how much he loves me, how I'm everything he has ever wanted, everything

Ava's POV As we approach the front door several maids bow “Welcome home, Mr Lockwood” Then they turn to me “Welcome home, Mrs Lockwood” I almost flinchI guess I'll have to get used to hearing that name The large wooden doors opened before we even reached them ‘Wow’ I thought Inside, the floor was covered in shiny white marble, and a huge crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling. A curved staircase led upstairs, while expensive painting and fresh flowers decorated every corner.Everything screamed one thingMoneyMore money than I have ever imagined For a second I forgot to breathe “Sir, would you want me to show her around?” a maid's question interrupted my thoughts She said with her head bowed “If I wanted that I would have said so” he replied coldly “Come with me” he said and walks ahead without even checking if I'm following I followed quickly behind him He led me to different rooms and didn't say more than one word in each room “Libary” “Pool”“Gym”“Kitchen” “