_Veronica Tamer POV_
"I can't believe he survived the car crash" Henry, my first son cussed, his hand on his waist and a bottle of liquor on his other hand.
Yes, I can't believe he survived too. He was supposed to have died then. But then that girl, she had to go and save him, if she ignored him like everyone one else did then he would have been dead now. It made all my efforts go to waste.
"But he's still alive and he also lost his memory so we should use that to out advantage. We need to take the company from him and kill him too. We need to do it fast. Use his memory lose and make him seem incompetent in front of the shareholders."
But that girl Bella might be a problem. When did they both start dating? I haven't seen her with him before except that one time. Something doesn't seem right.
_Bella Davis POV_
I am immediately pulled into a hug the moment i step into the apartment. The familiar smell of Avery Davis filling my nostrils for the second time this week. I want to push his away, but I don't holding myself back.
"I missed you" he whispered, holding me tighter and I resist the urge to gag.
He moves in for a a kiss but I'm quick to avoid it, stepping out of bis hold. Luke didn't tell me that I had to kiss him. I wasn't aware of that, am i supposed to have sex with him too?
We are supposed to be dating now, but that doesn't mean…
He stares at me confused as to why i avoided his kiss, but I don't give him the chance to ask quickly asking a question.
"Where's Luke? I thought he was here." I ask looking around for the person that dragged me into this. I was really looking for him this time. I needed to bash his head with the contract papers because who drafts up such crazy things?
"Oh, Luke had something to do so he left. He won't be back till tomorrow." He says looking obviously confused on why I was asking about him.
"You and Luke rarely talk. Why are you asking about him?" He asked me and I couldn't think of an excuse to give.
I mean before this I never had a conversion with you and here I am acting as your fake girlfriend.
That makes me wonder how he thinks I'm his girlfriend.
The doorbell rings acting as my saving grace and Avery immediately goes to answer it.
I drop my bag on the sofa, looking around the living room.
It was exactly what i expected. Giant flat screen tv, expensive looking portraits and expensive looking everything.
"Why are you looking around like you haven't been here before." Avery asked chuckling and I fake a smile.
That's because I've never been here before, but he doesn't need to know that.
"It's nothing" i say smiling.
"I bought your favorite pizza and drink." He tells me and I notice the pizza box and bag he held
He bought my favorite pizza? Now that's impossible cause he doesn't know me, my favorite pizza hasn't changed since years now and it's not something you can randomly guess.
He opens the box and the delicious smell of pizza fills the room, but it obviously wasn't my favorite. I was right.
He's supposed to be cold according to the rumors, Avery Tamer is known as the coldest and probably rudest billionaire out there, and him acting all nice to me is really not what I expected.
I gave him a once over, going from his black hair which was tousled on his head, to his dark blue eyes, his almost perfect jawline, thin lips and the dimples that only showed when he smiles. I can't deny it, Avery was quite good looking, the only problem was the family he came from.
We were from two different worlds and we didn't fit.
"You are staring." He says snapping me out of my reverie and I look away from him, picking a slice of pizza.
Was I actually checking him out right now?
No, that couldn't have been the case. There's no possible way I would have been checking Avery Tamer out.
But why am I nervous? This isn't the first thing I've been with a man alone.
The door bell rang and my eyes snapped to the door, then going to Avery.
"Are you expecting anyone?" I ask ready to pick up my bag and bolt out of here if it was to be his family at the door.
"No, I'm no." He stands up, walking over to the door. The moment I heard her voice I knew I should have bolted out the moment I could.
"Where is she?" A woman who I'm guessing to be Ava, Avery's ex girlfriend screeched. I stil have time to run away if I can just find a back door.
I stood up slowly, tiptoeing close to the door and hiding behind a wall so I wouldn't be seen. Avery had his back to me, the door ready to be shut in her face at any time
"What are you doing?" Avery asked Ava, it was obvious he was blocking her path with his body
"Babe, I don't know what that girl told you. But she is lying. She's not your girlfriend. I am. You don't love her, it's me you love. I know we had a misunderstanding but you can't do this to me, you really can't." She begs him from the door and I roll my eyes. She sounds a bit desperate, don't you think?
I couldn't see Avery's reaction from here. Why isn't he doing anything? Did he remember something? He's just staring at her.
Her eyes meets with mine and I instantly back away, hiding behind the wall.
"You little witch.."
Before more insults could come my way, the door gets banged shut. Avery walking back inside, he sees me but doesn't say anything. None of us saying anything to the other.
“ Oh, welcome Avery" Ava called out, sounding all sweet and cozy.Avery paused to see Ava walk up to him. He hadn't been expecting to see her here and wondered what game they were trying to play right here.“What are you doing here? Who invited you over?" Avery asked sternly as she tried clocking her hands around his.Ava, hurt by these words, stepped back a bit, her face downcast on being rejected even before she could attempt.“ I did," Victoria's voice rang out as she replied.“ I thought it was only going to be a family meeting. Why then allow a stranger to reside in our condo?" Avery asked with a scorn etched on his. He knows well enough that his vicious stepmother will be looking for means to get him to be with Ava again.He ignores her and walks to the empty set aside for him. He sits beside Henry who kept his head down since he walked in. On his right is his father, Richard Tamer, who destroyed the family after he had taken a second wife and tried stealing the company from Ave
“I am just going to see a friend's Dad since she is out of town. I hope you don't have any urgent work for me right now" Luke asked." No, I am fine. You can go on with what you have to do. Any work I have, can be handled when you are back”.Luke replied okay and left the office. He pondered on what had happened with Avery lately. He had forgotten about Bella and has fully recovered his memory which seems to be a good thing but bad for Bella. Bella is hopeful that the strings of fate will pull them together. He still sees the love vividly displayed in her eyes whenever he goes to visit her.He drove steadily to the hospital with no worries. Mr. Anderson had discovered what had happened and came to realize the pain his daughter was undergoing. At first, he was grieving at the discovery and had withdrawn to himself for days. He finally relieved himself of the pain when Luke took him to see Bella. He knew he had to be strong for his daughter and improved gradually and visited when he was
" Are you saying that he will have to pay heavily for the termination? Why do you think I would want this?” Cove asked patiently, watching the expression of Henry." You want this as much as I do. I know of your experience with Avery in the past and it wasn't a pleasant one. Avery drowned your business and you tried to work with him but he bluntly rejected you. He mocked you and put you in the position you are in. You had to go underground to get support and investment to start again. I know you want this, so why not work with me and get what you ever desired? “.Cove Brown's eyes were fixed dazedly on Henry. Cove is a tall, refined man. His dark curly hair and thick eyebrows leave ladies drooling. With his broad shoulders, he stood firm and showed a successful gain from weightlifting. One could be said to be Avery's height and with a close look, one can mistake him to be Avery's brother.“ What's your take on this? I know you won't help me if you don't want something in return. I am
***Avery had fulfilled his company task at hand and was genuinely content as the company was growing in height.“ Avery, I need you to go through the contract Cove Hub sent to us. It is against our terms and they are solely insisting that there would be no adjustments to it,” Luke announced, barging into Avery's office, his expression denoting the matter to be a serious one.Avery goes over the file, his expression changing to that of a stern one, “ What does this mean? Call them up and state clearly to them that if they don't make changes to the contract, we won't work with it. By the way, who arranged this contract with them? I have always known Cove Hub to be mean in their dealings and never wanted to work with them following what happened in the past '' Avery said.Luke paused for a minute, staring at Avery." It was Henry. He met up with him and they worked this out” Luke replied." You mean that Henry was the negotiator of this contract. Who made him the head of the company to
Avery nodded, not noticing anything amiss.“Can I have the inventory in all departments? Prepare the invoices for the supplies and orders. Set up a board meeting and that will be all for now” Avery said.Luke nodded and stood to go about the order as instructed. He paused as he heard his name and turned to Avery.“ Luke", Avery called out. “ Thank you for everything", his eyes describing the sincerity of his words.Luke smiled and walked out of the office.Avery picked up the telephone and dialed his secretary's number.“ Please inform Henry I need to see him right now if he is in," Avery said, his voice loaded with authority.He scanned the file that he got from the PR department. A knock interrupted his session.“Come in," he said, looking at the figure who entered." Welcome Avery, I didn't know you were back till I got a call from your secretary. Hope the trip was productive. I heard you went on a business trip” Henry sounded cheerful with his fence of facade built high.Avery saw
Luke hung up. He knew Bella's dad to be a jovial and easygoing person and loved his personality.“ I need to go to bed right now, as I have a working day ahead" he mutters under his breath. He stood up and walked to his room, getting into bed, his heavy eyes shut as he dozed off.***Days passed quickly and Tuesday arrived. Avery highlights from the plane. He looks around and knows he has stepped on the very place where his fate goes and wonders what next will play out. With Bella's discovery, his enemies will decide to use this time to cause damage. He enters the limousine that the airport had arranged to come to pick him up.“Welcome back, Sir" they all chorused at the sight of Avery. Avery with long strides and stoic expression that carries an air of affluence and distinction. His presence derived a collective greeting from his staff as a manner of respect and authority.Avery paused for a moment, looking at them, he nodded at them and walked into the VIP elevator that was used onl