AVA:“Happy birthday, Carson.” I rehearsed my lines in front of the mirror while staring back at my reflection in it. Weary blue eyes stared at me. I almost didn't recognize them. For a second, I held my breath, taking a moment to eye that dress I had on.The corsets were biting deeper into my sides making every breath I took labored. I wasn't really a fan of tight fitting dresses. My husband was.Ever since I caught him admiring pictures of women in tight fitting dresses and dolled up faces, I couldn't help but do it hoping he'd look at me differently tonight after the surprise party I planned for him.He'd be back from his 6 month business trip today and I'd arranged a surprise party for him. Carson wasn't really a fan of surprises. I just hope this one surprises him. The hall downstairs was teeming with guests— friends, business partners and even family. His mom was also there. We weren't really on good terms but I was willing to make do tonight. My mother-in-law hated weakness.

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AVA:The next time I opened my eyes, it was with a sharp jolting headache. My lips pulled apart and a yawn slid out. I glanced around the room with weary eyes, trying to make sense of my surroundings but my hazy vision just wouldn't let me.Where was I?I tapped my fingers over my sore forehead, trying to make sense of the sharp jolts of pain thawing my chest. I closed my eyes and blinked. Maybe my vision might get clearer after that. Luckily for me, it did. Taking low purposeful breaths, I tried to assess the room.Fluorescent lights. Plain walls. And was that a life machine? I lowered my gaze instinctively, my heart pounding as I traced the thin tubes from the uv drip to my arms. The reality of where I was hit me like a freight train. I was in a hospital. But how did I get here?I tried to recall how I got here but as I tried the less I recalled. The last memory I had of yesterday was making calls, arranging drinks and making sure Carson's birthday went well. Then came the conver

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AVA'S POVSpeak of the devil. Right in front of me stood Carson. His raven black hair fell down his back in a coordinated slick. However, one strand stood out, clinging to his forehead with a curl to it. His ocean blue eyes darkened the instant it met mine. A chill braced me. “Tell me this is all a joke, Carson. Tell me."I dragged my drained legs towards him. I needed him to tell me this was all a joke. A prank or anything logical but as I drew closer to him, the irritation gleaming in his darkened eyes grew clearer. His face morphed into a smile. A dark one. The pressing weight of his gaze on my shoulders made my knees wobble. I tried to hold on to his shoulders for support but like he did last night, he nudged me off like I was a pound of dust.I crashed into the floor, wincing as sharp pain shot into my veins. “Why did you do this to me, Carson? What did I ever do to deserve this?” I shook."Why did I do what, Ava? Don’t play dumb. Everyone knows the only reason I married you

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AVAOver the next few hours, my mind reeled. Harder than it'd ever done before. I scratched my nails against the door, kicking, screaming for someone to stop them before they left. No one responded. To all of them, I was probably just another mentally unstable patient.The nurse in the room tried convincing me to get back to my bed. I didn't respond. After many fruitless attempts, she later called for help via the red button on the wall. “W-what did you just do?” I stuttered.She stared at me with a mix of fear and pity. The help button attached to her uniform gleamed red. She pressed it. Her lips pulled open and before she could make up some seismic lie to calm my flaring nerves, the door slammed open.The doctor, an aged man with grey stricken hair, hauled in, his eyes flashing with fear, confusion and disinterest. “I'm on my god-damned break, Cara. This better be worth it.”He snapped at the nurse. She ran over to the other side. “It's the client.” She pointed at me before leaning

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AVAFEW HOURS LATER“Are you sure this is what you want?” Ria’s voice caused me to pause and drag my gaze from the rear view mirror of my car. I ran a finger through my curls and fixed my lipstick in the mirror before turning to her.“Since he wants to paint me as his mentally unstable soon to be ex wife, the least I could do is to attend his little announcement galore, right?”“I’m just worried for you. Who knows what he could do if you ruin his party.”I glanced at my reflection on the last time in the mirror before stepping out of the car. “What else could he do, Ria? He ruined my reputation, stole my inheritance and dumped me. What's there to lose?”With that, I gripped my purse tighter and stepped out of my car. The glistening night view of the hotel he rented out caught my eye. He never offered me any romantic gestures. No gifts. No affections.I was just realizing how much he could've done if he really loved me. If he wanted to, he would. All my life, I've made excuses for hi

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AVARia rushed towards me the instant she saw I was kicked out. She helped brush off the dust on my dress when all of a sudden, I noticed a figure stalking towards me.I frowned. It was Angelo. One of the guys I turned down before I met Carson. A spoiled rich brat.“Well, well, well…” He slurred his words as he approached us. “If it isn't the fallen heiress of the Malcoms. I always knew it'd come to this. Now look at you.”His gaze stung my flesh.“Poor, feeble, with nowhere to turn to.” I didn't let his words take their effect on me before I spat back. “What are you driving at Angelo? We both know you're here to salten my wounds so leave me alone.”I turned to Ria. “Let's leave.”Just before I could turn, his hands grabbed me. “Still proud I see. I want you, Ava.”I tried my very best to yank out of his hold. When I finally did, I slapped him without remorse. Angelo's eyes darkened almost immediately as his gaze rolled down me. “How dare you!”He raised a hand to hit me. I jerked m

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