The wedding

AVA’s POINT OF VIEW

(ONE MONTH LATER/ AUSTRALIA)

Lucas held my hand as we both walked into the hospital and then he stopped and asked me.

“Are you sure about this, Ava? I know that I suggested it, but you don't have to do it if you don't want to”

“I want to do it, sir, we have come this far.. You brought me here to Australia with you after our agreement, so I am in for anything”

He nodded, and we walked to the surgeon's office. After a while, a nurse was told to dress me up, and I lay down waiting for the surgeon, while Lucas kept staring at me with concern in his eyes.

Doctor. Park entered the room, a warm smile on his face. He leaned forward, his eyes locked on Mine.

"Ava, I want to make sure I understand your goals. You're not just looking to repair the damage, but to change your appearance entirely?"

I nodded, tears almost dropping from my eyes. "Yes, Doctor. I want to look different. I want a new face, a new identity."

Lucas's grip on my hand tightened, his expression concerned. "Maya, are you sure? This is a permanent decision."

My mind was made up and would never waver. "I'm positive, Lucas. I want to leave the past behind and start anew. A new face will give me the freedom to do that." This new face will give me the ability and power to take my revenge on the whole Blackwood family.

Dr. Park nodded thoughtfully. "I understand. We can discuss the possibilities, but I want to caution you, Ava. A complete facial transformation is a complicated and risky procedure. There are no guarantees, and the results may not meet your expectations, you will need to stay in the hospital for at least a week for recovery and monitoring”

My voice was firm, and my mind was already made up. "I understand the risks, Doctor. I'm willing to take them." I was willing to take anything at that point. I just want to take my revenge.

I held Lucas's hand and I thanked him. “Sir, please have hope in me.. I will be back.. I am strong enough”

I was moved into the operating room, and after they injected me with a syringe all I saw was darkness.

LUCAS’s POV

I told the doctor to keep me posted about Ava’s health. I left the hospital and went to my house. When I got home I met my Nana, and I knew what was coming.

“Where have you been? And didn't you tell me that you will return with a woman?”

I nodded and moved back a bit to avoid her flying hands.

“Yes, Nana, but the woman is currently sick, she lost a leg and an eye.. So she needs to get them fixed”

Her eyes opened wide, and she yelled.

“Where did I get such a lying grandson”

My friend, John was having the time of his laugh as he kept laughing. I told my housekeeper, Brenda, to take my Nana inside. I narrated everything with Ava to John, and he was so shocked.

“You are willing to spend so much for this woman you barely know?”

John asked.

“I have kept her at my wood house for a month, I can say I know a bit of her.. She is only concerned about her revenge. My Nana has always wanted me to get married.. You know I have a bad record with women.. So I believe this woman will be the best option for me. If spending millions will put a smile on my Grandma’s face then I don't mind spending all of it” I said, and clenched my jaw.

I received a call from the hospital, and Doctor Park told me there was a problem. When I got to the hospital he narrated to me that Ava was pregnant. Of course, I was surprised because the doctor clearly said she lost the child and her womb. So how is this possible?

I met and discussed everything with Ava. She said she wanted the child removed but convinced her to let the child leave. We had to return to the wooden house without her getting her surgery done. After 7 months she gave birth to a premature baby. The child died, but Ava didn't care as she never wanted to carry Logan’s baby.

(ONE YEAR LATER: “SYDNEY CITY; LUCAS’s MANSION”)

I stood at the edge of the bed, as I watched Doctor. Park’s hands move with precision as he gently unwrapped the bandages from Ava’s face. I walked beside her, my eyes fixed on Ava’s obscured features.

As the final layer of gauze fell away, Ava’s eyes fluttered open. She blinked, adjusting to the light.

Doctor. Park nodded, her eyes shining with pride. "You're looking wonderful, Ava. Just as we hoped."

Ava's gaze drifted to the mirror on the wall, and her breath caught.

Ava’s new face stared back at her – smooth, unblemished skin, high cheekbones, and a small nose. Her eyes, once open, now glowed with a hint of devilishness.

Tears welled up in Ava’s eyes as she reached out a trembling hand to touch her cheek. "It's...it's me, but not me," she whispered.

Dr. Park Grinned. "You will need time to adjust, but I'm delighted with the results. You're a true masterpiece."

She said as she stared at me.

“I am reborn, with a face that would change my life forever”

The doctor left the room, and I sat close to Ava on the bed.

I looked her directly in the eyes.

“Lily Rose, that completes your identity”

She looked at me and smiled.

“Now I am ready to be with your wife, sir. I love the new name and the new face, sir”

I leaned forward and placed a kiss on her lips. She looked too beautiful for me not to get tempted. I held her waist, and she held my neck. We kissed for about a minute before I broke it. I left her in the room to rest, and I was so confused about why I kissed her.

After a week of Ava meeting my Nana, we set the wedding immediately, because she was in a hurry to get married.

(THE WEDDING DAY; LUCAS’s MANSION)

The priest came to my house to bless the marriage, as per my request.

The priest said in a high tone voice.

“Lily Rose, do you take Lucas..”

“Yes, I do”

Ava said without hesitation and the crowd applauded loudly.

My Nana was the happiest as she kept smiling continuously in her seat, and that gave me butterflies in my stomach. She had a rare heart disease, and she only prayed to see me get married before she died.

“I now pronounce you both husband and wife.. You may kiss the bride”

I lifted Ava’s veil, grabbed her waist, and hungrily kissed her lips, my hands traced down to her hips, but I controlled myself, and broke the kiss.

I was in my room upstairs while the party was still going downstairs when my door opened, and Ava walked in. She was still in her white silky dress, and her veil over her head.

“Sir.. I noticed that you always try to control yourself whenever you are close to me.. You don't have to.. I belong to you, and so does my body.. Do whatever you want with me”

She spoke with so much confidence that I was shocked.

But before I could say anything the door behind us burst open, and it was one person I never expected to see! My Ex, Emily. The woman who made me give up on love, and now I can never have a soft spot for a woman.

She walked close to me and looked at Ava with utter disgust.

“So it is true that you got married? After spending 2 days with me in the hotel last month?!” She laughed mockingly. “Well, I am here to tell you that I am pregnant for you, Lucas!”