When it was time for the reception, Anderson would not let Avery out of his sight. Not when Trent had accepted his invitation and was boiling with rage. Avery had played her role well but Anderson knew that she still wanted Trent and came up with a plan.It was time for their first dance and Avery was nervous. After she saw how broken and pained Trent was, she didn’t want to get close to Anderson in any way to cause Trent any more pain than he already felt and a couple's first dance was just the opposite.“I don’t feel well,” she said in a low voice and Anderson was disturbed until she added, “can we skip the dance?” A smirk appeared in the corner of Anderson’s lips. The little girl wanted to outsmart him.“It’s not possible, my dear wife but what is wrong with you? I have a doctor friend around,” his smirk widened.Avery paled instantly. Sure thing the doctor would find her out. “It’s alright, I’ll manage.”Anderson didn’t respond but let out a satisfactory smile. Trent would feel to

Anderson led his mother to a less crowded area and said seriously, “it's a revenge thing mum.”Susan was baffled. Above all her imagined reasons, revenge wasn’t one of them but then, certain things began to make sense. “Is the guy you were arguing with Avery's ex?”“Yes.”Susana was distressed after the understanding sank in. No wonder Anderson didn’t tell her until after the wedding because he knew that she wouldn’t have agreed. “How could you, Ander? You know that I wouldn't have allowed it. Why did you separate two people in love, knowing that they are still in love with each other?”Anderson was equally better. No one would understand him until they heard the full story but it was a story he didn’t want to share with anyone. “I deserve love too mum.”“So find a woman and let her fall in love with you.” Susan was suddenly feeling hot in the cool garden. How could Anderson entangle a fellow couple's daughter in his quest for revenge? It didn't make sense to her.“I tried before but i

Anderson stopped and watched her from a distance, admiring his choice of a wife. No, Trent made a good choice unknowingly for him. He didn’t care if Trent had been intimate with her before because the past was gone and Avery was now his present and future. What made him happy was the fact that Trent loved Avery so much. It was evident in his eyes every time Anderson saw him. It was genuine and not faked. The very reason why he was certain that Trent would be crying and having sleepless nights. He hated the guy so much that he wanted to hurt him badly.As Avery reached her destination, Anderson folded his arms and watched in amusement. There was always a child in every adult and Avery was showing hers. Seeing the vendor with all the decorations on his vending machine, made her mouth water with desire for something sweet, reminding her of her favorite sweet. It had been a long time since she tasted it and couldn’t control the urge. Not when she was seeing it close. “I want two of you

Anderson calmed himself before leaving the shower room. Avery was sleeping with her back turned to him when he got back to the bedroom. His shirt was very big on her and even with the sleeves rolled up, she looked very funny. For her petite frame and his tall athletic figure, it was a great contrast. Also, there was a five-year age gap between them. Anderson lay beside her, wrapping his arms around her tiny waist and sniffing the scent of her shampoo with his head buried in the back of her neck. She carried a sweet strawberry fragrant. Avery automatically stiffened with his hands around her waist and he knew that she was still awake. To tease her, he moved his hands to her legs, brushing them slowly to her thighs. When it reached her knee, she caught it and said shyly,“I’m sorry Trent, I have cramps.” Anderson’s hand froze underneath hers and she was filled with remorse. How could she allow Trent’s name to slip from her mouth like that? “I’m sorry…. Ander.”“Ander? At first, it

Riley Diaz was the last person Avery wanted to see on her honeymoon though she didn't want it. At first, she was happy that the resort wasn’t exclusive to them but not anymore. Riley was the most popular girl in her college and had the guys drooling over her all the time. She was so hot that she could turn a gay guy straight but Riley hated Avery for reasons unknown to anyone and never escaped any opportunity to humiliate her. In college, Avery was safe for as long as Joyce was there but now, she was all alone and refused to speak or lift her head, as Riley drew closer and stood close to her, while looking down at her head that was bowed.“I never saw a statue that looked like a dumb human being and what are you doing here anyway?” Riley asked in a mocking tone while her face contoured into a frown. “Let me guess, you got a summer job as a cleaner or perhaps, waiter or dishwasher to help out your irresponsible parents,” Riley nodded her head in pride. Those suggestions felt like the