Love In Between

Ava didn’t know whether to regret her actions with Bruce or not. She hated the fact that he feelings for him had not changed, despite being engaged to Andrew. She knew the reason why she accepted the proposal from Andrew in the first place was basically because she wanted her company not to loose it’s most important investor.

Once she arrived at her apartment on the Sunday morning, Ava was surprised to see Andrew’s car parked. She wasn’t expecting him and even though he was coming, he would text him. Ava made her way into the apartment and finds Andrew seated in the living room, watching the news.

“Hey baby.” Ava greeted, pulling her hair backwards as she placed a kiss on his cheeks.

“Where were you all night?” Ava dreaded answering the question. She laughed anxiously as she carried her bag with her, and slumped on the couch.

“Business matters.” She lied with her eyes closed.

“Ofcourse, business matter which involved Bruce in it.” Ava’s eyes shot opened and stared at Andrew for a moment, who was seemingly furious.

“I just told you I went for business deals and you had to somehow find a means to insert Bruce into the situation?” Ava indicated, slowly getting irritated.

“I was with Chloe a while ago, before the maid tool her to the mall. She told me that you never slept outside. I figured that you could have gone to see your family, but my thoughts were put to a halt, when a little birdie helped me with an information, which revealed you slept over at Bruce place.” Andrew explained.

“I don’t seem to understand you Andrew. Are you stalking me? This is pure obsessive traits and you know it.” Ava stated. She was completely shocked to learn that someone had been watching them.

“I never stalk you, but I keep getting handful of information about your movement from an annonymous caller.” Andrew replied.

“Then, tell your source that they know nothing about me. They are lies fabricated to separate us.” Ava affirmed, but almost wished she never said that.

Andrew pulled out his phone and placed it on the table. “Isn’t that Bruce grabbing you from behind, while you stare happily at him this morning?” Ava stared at the picture in disbelief. She could not believe someone would go to the length of even taking pictures of them together.

“Ava, what do I need to do to make sure you realize the love I have for you huh? I have done what every gentleman would do to a lady, I have loved your child like she is mine and even done things to the company, above my standards and it all ends at the bed of another man?” Ava realized the hurt in Andrew’s voice. She couldn’t withstand how it felt at the moment as she was guilty herself. She hated lying and knew it was about time she placed an end to her lies.

“Andrew, you are a great man. I need you to understand that every girl would always love to have a man around them. The truth is, I still have feelings for Bruce. When you came asking me out, I couldn’t turn you down because of the pressure of the public noticing and eventually pulling your name by the mud.” Ava knew she was hurting him, but he needed to know the truth.

“Ava, I need you to understand that I don’t give a damn about all this things you have said. The truth is you are mine and I am not giving up on you easily. We are getting married in two weeks.” Ava looked up at him in disbelief.

“Married? In two weeks? Andrew I am not willing to marry you yet. I have so much going on my head right now.” Ava replied.

“That includes Bruce I guess?” Andrew remarked with a smirk on his face.

“I would prefer if you keep his name off your mouth.” Ava hated that Bruce needed to be put in this situation with her.

“Ofcourse, you are defending your husband now isn’t it?” Ava couldn’t standing the obvious taunt. She got up from the couch and attempted to walk away, bit was forcefully pulled back by Andrew.

“I am not done talking to you.” Andrew said in rage.

“Well I am done talking to you and I hope you know that you are a worthless piece of shit, for ever trying to make fun of me.” Andrew didn’t know when he slapped her hard on the face. Ava placed her hands on her cheek, staring at Andrew in disbelief, before giving back a slap of her own.

“I am not your property, and I can never be yours.” She pulled the ring off her finger and threw it right at him and went into her room, leaving Andrew right there.

***

The next day being Monday, Bruce had finally returned back to work and this time he was thrilled to know that CT wines hadn’t much of a major loss, since his absence. While going through several documents that had been brought in by his secretary, his phone began to ring and it was from Ava.

“Surprised you called. I thought you would regret your decision of staying over night with me and then prefer to avoid me.” Bruce remarked with a cheeky smile.

“That’s not why I called though.” Ava replied, Hal laughing.

“So why did her royal eminence called?” Bruce asked placing his two deets in the table.

“Andrew and I, are like no more. He said some hurtful things yesterday and this made me further realize that no matter what happened, there is none that would be able to replicate the love I feel for you Bruce.” This words melted Bruce heart and didn’t know when he began to smile.

“Tell you what, I am coming over to Quinns this minute.” Right before Ava could protest, he hung up. Bruce realized that with Andrew finally out of the picture, it was now time he needed to make things officially right.

Ava was wondering why Bruce would choose to come looking for her at work. The telephone rang and it was from her personal secretary, saying that Bruce needed to see her at the hall.

Another curious thought flew through her mind. Why wasn’t Bruce coming over to his office and why did it had to be her? Her head was completely filled with thought as she finally made her way to the hall and found him standing all suited up as usual.

“Why didn’t you ask for my office?” Ava asked as she walked up to him.

“Thought here would be the best place to do this.” Right before Ava could realize what he was talking about, Bruce pulled out a ring and went on his knees, holding it up.

“Will you marry me Ava?” She looked around to see her workers all holding up their phones and taking pictures of the moment.

“Yes Bruce, I will.”Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.