Avery's POVThe voice of the host announcing the participants for the parent-child activity faded into the background. We were all seated in the large school hall. Each parent has a child or children, as in our case since we had twins. In fact,Carlos and Lucas were the only twins in their class.From the corner of my eyes,I watched Ethan entertain the boys side talk and how they would whisper words to each other from time to time so as not to disturb those around them. It was cute, and my heart couldn't help the warmth that enveloped it.“You have a wonderful family.”I almost groaned loudly when I heard Gladys voice sound beside me. I had forgotten about the tea meeting and how she mentioned her kids attend the same school as mine.Somehow, we were directed to sit close to her family table. Right since they came,she and her husband had been trying to gain our attention. It was almost comical.Gladys had first veered off into a boring monologue of the history of tea and biscuits, mentio
Avery's POV“Yes please. I am only sending invitations to their classmates and not the entire school; there is only so much we can take. Thank you.”A sigh left me, and I dropped my phone on the table. I was making preparations for the boys' birthday. It is just three days away now, and my nerves can't stop growing.The whistling of the kettle brings me to reality, and I reach to turn off the cooker.I heard Lawrenta giggle from behind me. “It is like a feast.”I smile at her words. We were the only ones in the kitchen, and I was preparing a lunch box to send to Ethan's office. “He needs to heal faster, and that would require a good diet. He is not even supposed to go to work today, but you know my husband—I mean,Ethan and his work are almost inseparable.” I explained,hoping Lawrenta wouldn't notice my slip-up at the last part. She would use that opportunity to tease me every chance she got.“Look at how you said it so naturally. You have fallen for your husband, haven't you?”Sigh. Sh
Avery's POVI nodded,breathless and unable to form a word. I ran my tongue over my lips, only to hear a needy groan from him.“Sweetheart,I need you. Now.”“Are you fit to do that n—mphh!”Ethan's lips covered mine in an urgent manner that left me moaning for more. He left my mouth and started trailing kisses from my neck down to my shoulders.A groan left him when he couldn't reach my cleavage. “Fuck,why did Lawrenta have to pick such a covered up dress for you?” He complained while trying to rip off the front of my dress. I held his hand. “Wait,it has a zipper on the back.”A frustrated sound left him before he made me stand up to my feet, while he stood closely behind me, fiddling with the zipper.I should be laughing at the way Ethan is muttering words under his breath about alternatives to zippers, but his hot, unignorable erection is pressing tightly against my ass. I succumbed to the temptation and pushed my ass against his erection. I felt a yank on my hair, and Ethan's hot br
The sunrises and sunsets have gone by in the blink of an eye, and before I could notice,it was already the day for the boys birthday. Ethan had taken the boys on a short road trip while I spent the entire day with Anita and Marcella setting up the hall.It was soon evening, and as I waited nervously at the entrance of the hall for Ethan and the boys,I could only hope the party would go well and the boys would love the surprise party. We decided to surprise them with our close friends and family members before the guests arrived.“Madam,they just arrived at the mansion and are heading here.” A maid informed me, and I nodded at her. “Thank you.”Anita smiled upon seeing my nervous expression. “Girl,calm down. Your sons would love it.” She turned back and instructed. “Alright,turn off the lights!”Felicity's voice rang out in the quietness. “Mummy,why are we turning off the lights?”“Shh. We want to surprise your friends,Lucas and Carlos.”“Ohh…” Her baby voice trailed off in confusion.
Avery's POVI stared again at the message displayed on my phone screen.[Hello Red, I am sorry for not making it to your sons birthday, and I would like to apologize for how our friendship has turned. I really want to make it up to you. Let's meet at your favorite eatery by four.The treat is on me.]I scoffed. “How unbelievable! Did he think just sending me a text would resolve everything?” I muttered and resolved not to meet him.The birthday party had been the talk of the estate for a week, or at least what Lawrenta and Anita had told me since I didn't care about keeping up with the gossip and whatnot. I had a great time, and later that night, when we had gone to put Carlos and Lucas to bed,I had given them my own birthday gift—handmade stuffed teddy bears—while Ethan presented a painting of the twins as their birthday gifts. They had both been more than excited about the gifts, and it was almost impossible to put them to sleep that night. My heart warmed with happiness each time I
Avery's POVDarkness. It was all my brain could register, and I found myself fighting to regain consciousness.“She looks better up close. Did you see those curves? That da Coastia boss has been enjoying all this time!” I heard an excited voice exclaim.What is happening?“I bet he did so much. They even have twins to prove how hard they must have gone at it.” Another added,Loud howls of laughter filled my ears, and I struggled hard to open my eyes.Maybe it is a wrong idea to force my eyes open,not with the way my head was pounding.“Did you—I think she is regaining consciousness,Inform the boss.”My eyes slowly open, and a hiss escapes me as my eyes adjust to the brightness of the room.“You decided to wake up,pretty face." A rough voice sounded from above me. I look up, and I am met with the sight of a tall,burly man with an intimidating scar that runs down from his left eye down to his chin and a menacing gaze that literally sends chills down my spine.That is when it all comes r
I looked up at the intruder, and my eyes widened from surprise. “Ethan?”“I am sorry for coming late,kitten.”He muttered,his hands reaching to cup my face as his eyes searched mine. “Are you okay?”I nod wordlessly as tears fall from my eyes, and he sighs before putting his arms around me in a heartwarming embrace. The feel of his hard chest and masculine scent make a sense of security envelope me. It was real! I am not hallucinating, and Ethan is here with me.Ethan chuckles. "Sweetheart, as much as I love holding you close,this is not the right place for it.”I have to admit,he has a valid point. I straighten up and meet his gaze. “How do we even get out of here? Are the police outside?”Ethan immediately shifts his gaze when I mention the police, and that action of his only sends the alarm bells ringing in my head. That Dimitri guy was lying,right?“Sweetheart, let's get you covered. I will explain everything to you the moment we are out of here.” He assures me, pulling off his lon
Avery's POV"Stop running around!""I came first!""Who started the race?""Don't play with the swing!"The noise from the children in the kindergarten fills my ears as I stand in the distance, watching them. My eyes sting with unshed tears as I watch the little boys run happily around the slide. Vivid memories of when I first held them in my arms flood my mind, and I bit my lip to prevent myself from sobbing loudly and attracting attention.A nice-looking lady, presumably the kindergarten teacher, holds the children to play with the rest of the other kids who were running around with so much energy in the open space of the kindergarten playground.I finally move my feet and settle on a bench,some distance away from the playground. The cool breeze and the noise from the children in the background bring a kind of serenity to me—a rare occasion for my turbulent mind. Sometimes,it is hard to face reality, and I still can't believe my reality from five years ago, when my whole life came c