11. My Opponent

SHE LOVED HIM AND HE LOVED HER, BUT IT WASN'T THAT SIMPLE

Avery opened the door to her penthouse, tiered as ever. She changed her clothes, took a bath and dumped herself in her bed. She can definitely get used to it. Avery tried to sleep but that was the last thing that came to her right now, the first being thoughts... 

She processed everything that happened at the club. Meeting Riccardo then a dance with him and then the note.. 

What does this all really mean..? Does Riccardo like me? She thought but then shook her head as if to throw the thought away. There is no way someone would like me... 

 

Suddenly she heard some noise in the room and startled, she sat upright. Her eyes wide, noting any movements. Then her eyes fell in the far right corner and she saw a tall figure standing in the dark. It was a man.

She gasped and immediate

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