Semua Bab Fractured: Bab 31 - Bab 40

Ava’s POVIn school, I followed Tessa anywhere she went, but I stayed far away. Bryan and Sophie were handling the rest. She walked down Makimama Way, and I followed secretly behind her. She entered the strange hall there, and after some minutes, she came out with just her school bag that she had taken in there. I let her go; I didn’t follow behind her. I kept watching, my instincts telling me it wasn’t over. After five minutes, Chris stepped out, his school bag hanging on one hand. Surprise flickered in my eyes. “I knew it! They’ve been pretending to be beefing with each other all this time, and yet they were dating secretly, planning something more deadly.”I grabbed my phone and texted Bryan on WhatsApp. “I’ve caught them. Tessa and Chris are secretly dating.”He dropped an emoji showing he was baffled. “I can’t believe this!” the message dropped, and I read.Then someone tapped my shoulder from behind, and my mind flew. I turned to see Steve behind me.“What are you doing here?” h

Bryan’s POVI looked everywhere for Ava, but she was nowhere to be found. I called her phone, and it was switched off. I immediately knew that something was going on with her that she didn’t want to tell me. I knew that she must have gone home alone. I picked up my school bag as I headed out. I didn’t go home; I went to Ava’s house, and she wasn’t there. I called her line again, but it was still switched off.I became worried. “I hope she won’t try to hurt herself.” I sat on a pavement, still in my uniform, and a lot was running through my mind that I could barely figure out what to do next. Then I started to regret why I didn’t have Dr. Dane’s number. “Could she be there?” I thought for a second. “I should go and see for myself.”When another taxi drove past, I waved at the driver, and he pulled over in front of me. “Brook Way, please,” I said as I headed back home to change and set out for the hospital where Dr. Dane works.On getting to the hospital, I was told he was attending to

Ava’s POVChoosing my peace and sanity over everything else was the best decision I ever made, though it had not been easy. Many times, I was tempted to insert my SIM back into my phone, even if I didn’t plan to call anyone, but at least they could reach me either by calling or texting. But then a voice always reminded me that going back to what I said I was done with would cause more harm to me than good.“Don’t be tempted to call Dr. Dane, don’t be tempted to call Bryan.” I tried to stick to it, but it was painful and I was hurting myself so badly but like they say, time heals all wounds…and maybe, just maybe, it would heal mine too. Bryan might have told Dr. Dane the truth about my pregnancy, but he did it to protect me. I know Bryan too well; he would never hurt my feelings. I just hope I wasn’t overreacting to everything that’s happened in my life, I hope I wasn't doing too much. Tears filled my eyes. I couldn’t go back, I had started working and even got an upfront payment be

Ava’s POVThe sound of running water filled the room, muffled behind the bathroom door. My legs shook as I sat at the edge of the bed, my palms damp against the sheets. I should have felt proud, powerful even, that Dr. Dane had chosen me over all the other girls, but instead I felt… exposed. Small. Weak.“Well, he was supposed to choose me because he was here for me.”The air-conditioning brushed against my skin, yet my body burned. His presence was enough to stir everything I had tried so hard to bury.The door opened. Steam escaped first, followed by him. His hair was wet, water sliding down his chest, droplets clinging to his skin like they belonged there. He didn’t even look at me at first, just walked across the room, picking up the bottle of wine from the bar and a glass, the one he bought from me earlier, and sipping quietly.I sank into the bed as I watched him, his silence screamed louder than words.“Why are you here, Ava?” His voice was calm, almost too calm, as he set the

Ava’s POVI rushed outside to meet him while he was entering his car. “I’ll come with you,” my small voice said beneath my breath. He looked back at me, his eyes narrowing, wondering what the hell I thought I was doing.He remained silent while I hopped into the car.The silence between us stretched as he drove, but my conscience wouldn’t let it continue. Was he mad at me now? Was he tired of me already?I cleared my throat, yet my voice cracked as I spoke. “When was the last time you spoke with Bryan?”He kept his head straight, eyes fixed on the road. “It’s been a while,” he replied coldly.Apologizing would ease a lot. I knew I had not been nice and considerate enough. From the corner of my eye, I glanced at him repeatedly until I couldn’t hold back the words anymore. “I’m sorry about what transpired between us in the hotel room.” My voice trembled but was loud enough to reach his ears.My eyes were fixed on my nails as I went on. “I just didn’t know what to do or say.” I wiped my