“Heather..you aren’t being followed..it’s all in your head. Listen…just come tomorrow and do this one thing for me and then I will set you up with a nice place in Washington and give you some spending money okay?” Dave said, making me glance down at my chipped nail polish as I bit my lip anxiously.
I had spent the last of my money on a first-class ticket here and the hotel I was staying at.
I couldn’t take another let down…after meeting with Johnnie and Ben..seeing the hatred they held for me in their eyes..I just needed to feel wanted.
“Fine..I’m serious though Dave..this is it..and then I’m done with that shit.”
“Good girl..be here at one..and wear something sexy.” He added before hanging up the phone as I gripped it tightly in my hands.
Why did this have to happen to me? I have done nothing wrong here..Dave was the one who ruined everyone’s lives..Dave and his prick son Caspian.
I unlocked my car before sliding in, my hands gripping the steering wheel as I couldn’t believe Johnnie refused to give me a second chance.
I could tell it was Caspian who made her say that..he is so controlling over her..and if I could just somehow get her alone without him..I could convince Johnnie to give me a second chance.
Then I wouldn’t even need Dave or his money. Johnnie would be able to take care of me..and then I could meet my Grandson. It kills me knowing that he hasn’t even met his Grandma before.
And Ben’s precious girls..Viva isn’t even their blood relative!! How dare she take my place.
What would it take to get them to realize they need me in their lives? They didn’t take the Dave thing seriously..but if they could see my life was truly in danger..then my children would have no choice but to believe me.
I turned on the car, my eyes scanning the parking lot as I felt my heart start to race.
Then I began to drive.
This might be my ticket out.
If I do this, then Dave won’t be able to touch me either..I will be free of him.
That thought alone made me press my foot down on the gas, the car lurching forewarned as I pulled onto the main road and began driving down.
I turned on a hill, the car tires screeching as I took deep rapid breaths, trying to psych myself up for this as I narrowed my eyes at the small bank to the right.
“No matter what..this will fix everything.” I whispered to myself as my mouth twitched into a smile and I shut my eyes tight.
They will have to forgive me after this…and then everything will be right again. It just has to be.
(Ava)
I can’t believe that asshole..I mean seriously, offering me fifteen million dollars to what..sleep with him?! No..it’s much more than that..he is offering me money to strip away all the dignity I have left.
I worked so damn hard to get this far..to finally feel like I’m my own person and free of that controlling lifestyle I grew up in.
I shoved my spoon into the strawberry ice cream I was eating and couldn’t help but scoff. My eyes scanned the words of the contract he had left a week ago as I fished it out of the recycling bin for the third time this week.
Well..what was left of it..I might’ve torn the contract in half once and had to tape it back together..I just couldn’t believe it was real.
Not only did I learn that Theo was into this type of stuff..but he wanted me to do it with him too.
“You are such an id?ot Ava..” I grumbled while standing and grabbing the contract.
I’m getting rid of this thing for good..I don’t even know why I kept it, to begin with. There was no way I was going to accept it.
That’s when I glanced down at the crumpled-up sticky note that came with it.
“I will give you one week to make your decision. I already let work know you will be out. Think wisely about this Ava.”
He had written, making me even angrier..I debated just calling work and quitting right then and there..but that means he would win..right? Theo would see how much he affects me.
After coming home drunk and finding him here..I wasn’t sure how things would go the next morning. But this was the last thing I expected.
Truthfully, I thought maybe he would feel like I did..that maybe being intimate like this would make him see me for once..the real me.
What Theo did with me…it wasn’t like a one-night stand type of thing..no, it was much more. I felt like having him pleasure me like that was the most intimate experience I have ever had in my life.
After I woke up and realized he stayed..I couldn’t stop smiling..and he even bought breakfast. No one else has ever done that type of thing for me before.
Truthfully, I was always left waking up alone the next morning..wondering if I had done something wrong.
But when I saw he stayed..I thought maybe for once..Theo might actually like me..maybe he was feeling what I was.
But then the truth came out..It wasn’t me he wanted..he didn’t give a shit about me..it’s my body he wants to use and dominate.
I gripped the papers in my hand, my gaze snapping to the gas stove behind me as I quickly marched over and turned it on.
“This is what I think about your stupid contract Theo.” I muttered, lighting the papers on fire as I watched it catch immediately.
Okay..maybe I didn’t think this through.
Suddenly the whole sheet engulfed into flames and I quickly threw it into the sink, turning the water on. That’s when a rush of smoke came billowing up, causing the smoke detector to go off my eyes widened in horror.
I let out a shriek before grabbing a kitchen towel and waving it around, trying to clear the air. After that didn’t work, I opened the window, hoping to god that no one would call to report a fire or something.
That’s when a loud knock banged on my front door, startling me. Luckily the smoke detector had turned off and I raced to answer it.
“Sorry! I just burned something on accident!” I rushed out, thinking it was the neighbor.
I stood there frozen, realizing it was the last person I wanted to see as I clenched my jaw and went to slam the door shut.
“Ava..what the hell is going on? Did you catch something on fire?!” Theo suddenly asked while pushing through the front door.
“What? No! Why are you here?!” I snapped, trying to keep up with him as he headed straight for the kitchen.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.