Ava’s POVI was willing to speak to him like a customer, but my heart wouldn’t let me. It kept beating fast, and I heard my pulse pounding loudly in Dr. Dane’s grip.Again, I was with that man my soul belongs to, the man my heart beats for.My whole body froze. The loud music faded in my ears, the lights became blurry, and all I could see were Dr. Dane’s eyes fixed on me.“How did you find me?” I whispered again, my voice trembling, though I tried to act unshaken.He leaned back in his chair, still holding my hand as if testing me. “Ava, what are you doing here?” His voice was calm but heavy, as though he had caught me committing a crime.I tried to pull my hand away, but his grip tightened.My lips shook. “Please let go. People are watching.”“Ava,” he repeated my name slowly, almost like he wanted to remind me who I was. “This is not the place for you. You do not belong here.”Anger suddenly rose inside me. Who was he to decide where I belonged and where I did not belong? He should
Ava’s POVChoosing my peace and sanity over everything else was the best decision I ever made, though it had not been easy. Many times, I was tempted to insert my SIM back into my phone, even if I didn’t plan to call anyone, but at least they could reach me either by calling or texting. But then a voice always reminded me that going back to what I said I was done with would cause more harm to me than good.“Don’t be tempted to call Dr. Dane, don’t be tempted to call Bryan.” I tried to stick to it, but it was painful and I was hurting myself so badly but like they say, time heals all wounds…and maybe, just maybe, it would heal mine too. Bryan might have told Dr. Dane the truth about my pregnancy, but he did it to protect me. I know Bryan too well; he would never hurt my feelings. I just hope I wasn’t overreacting to everything that’s happened in my life, I hope I wasn't doing too much. Tears filled my eyes. I couldn’t go back, I had started working and even got an upfront payment be
Ava’s POV“There’s a small apartment behind the bar where you can sleep after work. But you work full-time. Mondays are off days, you work Tuesdays to Sundays, and work starts at seven in the evening till dawn. All you do is serve our customers and be polite no matter what,” Mr. Rolex said.My face was fixed on the ground. I kept nodding while he spoke.“So you can start work now. When you get out there, ask for Mary. She will show you the apartment where you will be staying with the others,” he said, and I shook my head, showing that I understood everything he said.My salary was small, but I was ready to start afresh, to leave the shadows that were haunting me and face my life.Education does not determine success. I could still be successful even if I did not go to Elitis High.I walked out of his office to meet two ladies in jean bum shorts and crop tops. They didn’t wear bras and their nipples were pointed like pebbles. I didn’t think they were on duty; perhaps today was their da
Bryan’s POVI looked everywhere for Ava, but she was nowhere to be found. I called her phone, and it was switched off. I immediately knew that something was going on with her that she didn’t want to tell me. I knew that she must have gone home alone. I picked up my school bag as I headed out. I didn’t go home; I went to Ava’s house, and she wasn’t there. I called her line again, but it was still switched off.I became worried. “I hope she won’t try to hurt herself.” I sat on a pavement, still in my uniform, and a lot was running through my mind that I could barely figure out what to do next. Then I started to regret why I didn’t have Dr. Dane’s number. “Could she be there?” I thought for a second. “I should go and see for myself.”When another taxi drove past, I waved at the driver, and he pulled over in front of me. “Brook Way, please,” I said as I headed back home to change and set out for the hospital where Dr. Dane works.On getting to the hospital, I was told he was attending to
Ava’s POVA loud clap that left Steve in shock echoed through the quiet street.“What a nice way to have a quickie!” Liana’s voice lingered in the air.I pushed Steve away as I grabbed my panties and pulled my skirt down to cover my round ass.“Liana,” I said flatly, staring at her, refusing to give her the satisfaction of seeing me break.She smirked, her eyes glinting with malice. “Oh, Ava, you’re quicker than I thought. No wonder Chris got bored. Always sneaking around, pretending to be little Miss Innocent, but here you are. Tell me, was the tree good enough for you?”Before I could respond, Steve stepped forward, his tone sharp. “Shut your filthy mouth, Liana. You think you’re better than her? Let me tell you something—you’re not even in the same league. I prefer Ava a thousand times over you. You will never have a taste of my manhood. You’ll only watch your closest friends taste it, but you will never!”Her smirk faltered as anger flashed in her eyes. “What did you just say to m
Ava’s POVIn school, I followed Tessa anywhere she went, but I stayed far away. Bryan and Sophie were handling the rest. She walked down Makimama Way, and I followed secretly behind her. She entered the strange hall there, and after some minutes, she came out with just her school bag that she had taken in there. I let her go; I didn’t follow behind her. I kept watching, my instincts telling me it wasn’t over. After five minutes, Chris stepped out, his school bag hanging on one hand. Surprise flickered in my eyes. “I knew it! They’ve been pretending to be beefing with each other all this time, and yet they were dating secretly, planning something more deadly.”I grabbed my phone and texted Bryan on WhatsApp. “I’ve caught them. Tessa and Chris are secretly dating.”He dropped an emoji showing he was baffled. “I can’t believe this!” the message dropped, and I read.Then someone tapped my shoulder from behind, and my mind flew. I turned to see Steve behind me.“What are you doing here?” h