MasukAVA“And ma’am, The trap is set,” she said, placing a file in front of me. “You just need to find a way to make Sienna meet with you at the cafeteria…..We’ve secured full surveillance. Your hidden mics are in place, and my contacts have the visual feed covered.” Ameera said, bringing me back to reality.I nodded slowly, running through the details in my head.“And police?” I asked.“Anonymous tip has already been sent,” she replied. “They’re waiting on confirmation once she speaks.”That’s enough.I leaned back in my chair.“Good,” I said quietly. “Then it ends tomorrow.”The final act crackled with electricity. Everything seems to be in motion. I stepped into that café to get some fresh air and an excuse to be in a more quiet environment. Later in the evening, I sat across from Daniel in his living room, the atmosphere unusually calm for what was coming.He studied me carefully as I went over the plan again.“If she confesses on record, it’s over,” I said. Daniel reached for my hand
AVADaniel had already set the table when I got home that evening.The house felt different in a calm way, like nothing outside its walls could reach us for a moment. He stood up as soon as he saw me, pulling out my chair like it was the most natural thing in the world.“You look tired,” he said gently.“I am, but in a good way,” I replied, settling down.He smiled slightly and took his seat opposite me. For a while, we just ate without saying much. Halfway through dinner, he leaned back slightly.“So… what’s your next plan?” he asked.I paused for a second, placing my fork down.“I’m not rushing anything. I’ll start from planting small cracks in her financial systems. Nothing loud yet, just pressure points that build over time.”He nodded slowly. “Okay?” He said, signaling me to continue.“Then next is her circle,” I continued. “If people around her start doubting her, she becomes isolated without even realizing it. Then whatever she tries won’t have support.”Daniel watched me caref
AVAThe headlights cut through the dark streets as I gripped the wheel tighter, my vision blurred by fresh tears. The encounter with Emma and Williams replayed in my mind…This should be one of the embarrassing moments of my life, my sisters boyfriending meeting me for the first time in this state. It was supposed to be a happy introduction, not this mess..I pulled into my driveway, the house feeling both sanctuary and cage. Daniel’s car was parked there. Relief washed over me. He stepped out as I killed the engine, his tall frame silhouetted by the porch light.“Ava? You sounded off on the phone. What the hell happened?” His voice was laced with worry as he pulled me into a hug right there on the driveway. I clung to him, inhaling his familiar scent, letting the dam break.I had called him as soon as I left Emma’s, asking him to meet me at home. I didn’t want to be alone after everything I had just heard from Sienna.And, as caring as he always is, he got home before I did.Inside,
SIENNAI didn’t move immediately after she left.For a moment, I just stood there, staring at the space she had occupied like something was supposed to still be there. The air around me felt heavier.Then I exhaled slowly and adjusted my posture. People were staring but I couldn’t care less.I picked up my bag calmly and walked out of the café like nothing had happened. The sunlight outside felt too bright, almost irritating. I walked straight to my car, opened the door, and slid into the driver’s seat before finally letting the silence settle around me.Then I touched my cheek, the sting from the slap still lingering. I let out a small, humorless laugh and leaned back against the seat, closing my eyes for a brief second, refusing to believe what just happened.“She’s lost her mind,” I muttered under my breath. I finally opened my eyes slowly and stared ahead. “There's something about the look in her eyes..” I thought out loud.I started the car but didn’t move immediately. Instead,
EMMAI woke up to Mrs Keller letting me know Ava had left earlier than usual. I went ahead with breakfast, then headed for a shower.After I was done, my phone wouldn’t stop ringing—Williams was calling again and again.“Gosh… will he always do this?” I said with a small smile.I didn’t pick up. Instead, I texted him: Stop blowing up my phone, or I won’t show up.Almost instantly, the calls stopped, and I couldn’t help but laugh.I got dressed quickly and ordered a cab to the location he had sent.When I arrived, he was already standing by his black SUV.“So it’s gotten to the point where you’re threatening your boyfriend now?” he asked, leaning in for a hug.“Sometimes it’s necessary to keep my boyfriend’s behavior in check,” I replied, hugging him back.We both laughed.“When are you going to let me start picking you up from your place?” he asked.“It’s not really my place,” I said. “I stay with my sister, and we’ve been keeping things discreet lately for security reasons.”He nodd
AVAThe night we got back home, I didn’t sleep. I laid on my bed staring into nothing, my mind replaying the same thing over and over again. “Well whatever the truth is, I’ll find out tomorrow.” I said to the empty room.The next morning, I woke up early than usual, Daniel was still asleep. I carefully went about my morning bath and prepared to leave without waking up. Going downstairs Emma wasn’t in the dinning, she seemed not to have waken up to.“Good morning ma’am” Mrs Keller greeted. “You’re up early.”“Yes I am, If Daniel asks, tell him I’m off for work.”“Okay ma’am”I turned and headed to the car, then picked up my phone and sent a message to Sienna: Meet me at Virelle Café in ten minutes.She saw it almost immediately. And replied with a single word: Why?I didn’t answer.The drive to the café felt unsettling as I kept wondering how our conversation would unfold. I got there before her.I chose a seat where I could see the entrance clearly, my fingers tapping lightly again







