Ava's POV
I stood there speechless. He had forgotten me. Even if heremembered me it was worthless. I was just a club girl who he had a one night stand with and dumped. I just had to leave it this way. "I don't care how much my parent paid you to ruin my life, but I'll make sure you regret ever stepping your foot here." His words sent cold shiver down my spine freezing me in place. I was really in great trouble then. It was too late to turn back. He left without looking back. In the evening, I couldn't bear being in the room all alone, so I decided to take a tour around the house. After all, I'd be living here, so it was best I got familiar with the environment. I realized that the house was huge and more complex than I thought. I felt so relieved when I finally located the kitchen. I was so hungry but then I don't know if it was right to take food. I had not eaten all day. I quickly opened the refrigerator and found some fruits. I took them out a long with the bottle of yogurt. Hearing a loud and powerful footsteps, I turned around slowly, only to meet a girl striding into the kitchen. She was standing just inches away from me, her arms crossed, face twisted in disgust. Her brows furrowed like she'd been holding onto this anger for a while, and now she had finally found a reason to unleash it. “You just walk in and eat everything, huh?” she snapped. “You haven't lifted a finger since you got here, yet you think you're entitled to my mother’s kitchen?” I blinked. What was she talking about? This must be Michael's sister. “Don’t touch anything that belongs to my brother. Don’t touch anything that comes from my mother without my permission." She scoffed. “Don’t even think about it.” Her voice dripped with venom, and I felt the burn in my chest. I hadn’t even spoken a word. I didn’t know what to say. She looked me up and down like I was some kind of stray animal. “Just look at her,” she sneered. “Ugly little thing. Ew.” Then she threw her head back and laughed. Loudly. Mockingly. “This is what my brother calls a wife?” she mocked. "Don't insult me," I said angrily, she was just a little girl just because she had the privilege doesn't mine she could insult me. Then I turned to leave, quietly, just wanting to get away. But she stepped forward suddenly and grabbed my arm. “Are you walking out on me?” I turned slowly, meeting her furious glare. “Yes, I'm." She yanked the bag from my hand. “And what’s this, huh? Drop it. That’s what I want to eat. You don’t get to touch it. Go find food from that trash family of yours.” I froze. My hands were empty now. My stomach twisted with both hunger and humiliation. I walked away without saying another word. I got into the room. This was worse than hell now. I sat on the bed trying to process what just happened, when Michael, my husband walked in. "What are you doing here? I thought I told the guard to send you out. Now you are on my bed. What?" he yelled. "Get out!" his face was flushed with anger. "Were was I going to?" I asked, furiously. "Guards!" Three people ran in. "Release the dogs!" he said. Before I could speak, the guards pushed me out the door and slammed it in my face. "Sir, Micheal, please, " I called, knocking so hard but then no one responded. "I am sorry! I don't know what I did wrong but you can't keep me here. " I heard a voice said, "You were looking for a place. So I found a good place for you." "I am begging you, I will leave tomorrow, just let me in." I paused when I heard barking sounds. I recalled that he had told the guards to release the dogs. What dogs? I looked towards the direction and found two dogs running towards me. If I hadn't heard it before that it was dogs, I would have thought it was wolves. I startled and then ran as fast as my legs could carry me. No I wasn't suppose to die like this! I was still young and still had a future! My life must had taken different twist and turns but then it wasn't suppose to be the end of the world. I ran into the courtyard of the house. I could still here them barking and charging towards me. It felt like they had ripped me apart if they caught sight of me. I saw what looked like a small cottage not far away and I ran into it, slamming the door shut. I quickly ran to the windows and closed them. To my dismay there was a push on the door. As if the dogs were trying to break in. So I was finally going to die like that. Panic filled me as I looked around and saw a table. I hurried toward it and pushed it in front of the door. The barking continued while I sat on the floor trying to catch my breath. I was trembling so hard. In a dark room. The place was dirty and abandoned. The windows were old and I was scared the dogs might break it. I moved against the wall and hugged my knees. I encouraged my self with the some words. I might finally have the time to meet my mum. I sat there trying to muster some courage. I didn't know how long I passed out, but the barking stopped. I didn't know if the dogs were still outside or if they had been sent back to their cages. But I didn't want to find out, so I continued sitting there. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Are dogs able to knock now? I swallowed and said nothing. My eyes were closed and then the door opened.Ava's POVI stood there speechless. He had forgotten me. Even if heremembered me it was worthless. I was just a club girl who he had a one night stand with and dumped. I just had to leave it this way. "I don't care how much my parent paid you to ruin my life, but I'll make sure you regret ever stepping your foot here."His words sent cold shiver down my spine freezing me in place. I was really in great trouble then. It was too late to turn back. He left without looking back. In the evening, I couldn't bear being in the room all alone, so I decided to take a tour around the house. After all, I'd be living here, so it was best I got familiar with the environment.I realized that the house was huge and more complex than I thought.I felt so relieved when I finally located the kitchen. I was so hungry but then I don't know if it was right to take food. I had not eaten all day. I quickly opened the refrigerator and found some fruits. I took them out a long with the bottle of yogurt.
Ava's POVWhat?!What were they talking about?I was getting married. To whom? Why? When?"How can I get married when I've not brought a guy home yet?" I said, refusing to believe what I heard.I knew they hated me so much, but what did I ever do to deserve this?"Do you need to bring someone to us, huh?" Mom sneered."You talk like you have anyone. No one is willing to date someone like you." Alison chipped in, with a smile on her face. I just felt that the ground would finally open up and swallow me. "Well, we arranged a marriage for you with the Miller's family." Dad finally spoke after a while. My eyes widened in shock as I tried to form words that refused to come out. I knew the Millers' family. It was known to be the wealthiest in the City. They ran different companies and sold different things.They sold land, cosmetics, technology, malls, groceries, and many more, which made them prosperous.My Dad was willing to sell me out to the family. My Dad was rich, but then it was
Ava's POV It's been weeks since I lost my virginity to a man whose name I never even knew. What once felt like a mistake, has started to feel strangely normal.Still, a part of me wished I could see him again. But then it was just a dream and could never happen. Who knows if I still existed in the man's head? And why would he? No one ever knew who I was, even if he wanted to find out about me, there was no way he could find me. I was nobody in the family. Just a janitor, who works without getting paid. Every time I thought about it, that one thing I guarded for so long, given away to a stranger, my heart ached. But there was nothing I could do. Regret didn't change anything. My hopes were worthless! My thoughts meant nothing! My dreams? Completely useless. Suddenly, a splash of cold water hit my face, yanking me out of my thoughts.I gasped, jerking upright as I choked on my breath. "What the hell is your problem?" I snapped, as soon as I saw the person in front of me. Alison st
Michael's POV I woke up, feeling like I was submerged under water. Forcing my eyes open with a groan, I hissed as the sunlight immediately stabbed them. What the hell had happened? My head was fucking pounding.Sitting up, I rubbed my temple as the events of the previous night came trickling back to me. The poker room, the drowsiness, the woman... God, the woman. Maybe she had been an angel sent to me. She couldn’t have been anything else. As I remembered the more intimate details of our night, a calming feeling of contentment washed over me.I needed to find her again.My gaze was caught by something reflecting the light — a delicate silver bangle, lying forgotten on the carpet, partially hidden under my clothes.I picked it up, turning it over in my hand. Yes, I remembered this. We had been kissing when I took it off. But why can't I bring her face to mind?At least I needed to pay her for what she did. She saved my life. Immediately, I picked up a bangle from the floor, stared at
Ava's POV "Your hands let me help you," I said, gently taking the cards from him. I looped his arm over my shoulder, and he didn't protest. Well, he couldn't because he looked like he was in pain. He groaned, though I felt the weight of him on my shoulder. I led him down the hall, finding the right room number on the card. I could feel the tension in his body, as he fought to stay conscious. "I kept muttering, we are almost there," which was setting me on edge. Sliding the card into the reader, I shoved the door open and helped him inside. The suite was massive. Plush furnishings, a sumptuous bed, and floor-to-ceiling windows that bathed the room with natural light. "Here please sit," I said, lowering him to the edge of the bed. He groans, his head lounging back, as he tries to sit upright. "Maybe you should lie down for some time," I said, pushing his broad shoulders to the back, as he tried to sit upright. He placed his hands on me, trying to stop me. I pulled his hands away
Ava's POV"Still sleeping like an asshole?" My eyes snapped open as I jumped out of bed when I heard her voice. No matter how deeply I slept, I could never mistake Clara Wilson's voice. My stepmom. I wondered if I would ever be able to be at peace, as I was years back before she came in. It had barely been 4 hours of sleep and yet she was already screaming my name. I had been called all manner of names as I was old enough to understand the meaning of those names. My exams were tomorrow and I wished to sit and read. Of course not. All I ever did was work, work, and work. "Ava!" I heard her heavy stomps thundering up the stairs. She was already close.She pushed the door and I could see her eyes were filled with rage. I faced her, bracing myself as she walked towards me, holding a broom."Good morning, mother," I said softly, forcing the words through clenched teeth."I have been calling you for five minutes, lazy bitch. What were you doing?" she yelled.I bowed my head low, pant