[AVA]I took a deep breath, trying to calm the butterflies fluttering in my stomach as I stared at the towering penthouse before me. Seeing Brian again after such a long time filled me with a mix of excitement and nerves.I had arrived in the city just a few hours ago and immediately made my way to Brian's penthouse. It was a spontaneous decision, but I couldn't bear to wait any longer to be in his presence. Perhaps it was unconventional that I hadn't even informed my parents about my arrival, prioritizing seeing Brian above all else. But the truth was, my heart led me here, and I couldn't deny the pull I felt towards him.Despite being away from my hometown for two years, I had managed to meet Brian a few times during my time in Canada. He would surprise me by showing up at the restaurant where I worked, and we would steal a few precious hours to catch up on each other's lives. Those encounters were bittersweet, as they reminded us of the physical distance separating us.I hadn't rev
[AVA]"Can you please turn off the lights?" He spoke with a commanding yet surprisingly gentle voice. His patience, usually evident in his piercing gray eyes, blended with his voice, making him sound incredibly attractive. It ignited a fire within me, sending a shiver down my spine, reaching the tips of my toes and curling them with a newfound desire.Having such intense feelings for someone like him felt forbidden. Not only was he someone I shouldn't be involved with, but he was also at least twenty years older than me.It was wrong to feel anything other than sympathy and sadness for him.It was wrong for me to be here. In a hotel room. As his companion.It was wrong not to tell him the truth.But as I walked into the room, closed the door behind me, and switched off the lights, all the complications of our situation faded away, just like the light that had filled the room before I entered.I noticed him shifting on the bed, and although it took a moment for my eyes to adjust to the
[AVA]"Seriously, Mom? Can you please stop?" I groaned, feeling exasperated yet again. However, her relentless attempts to tame my unruly frizzy hair made me push her hands away and step back."What's the matter?" she snapped, trying to keep her voice low but clearly irritated. "I'm just trying to help you. What's wrong with that?" She rolled her eyes and shook her head as if she had reached her limit with my childish behavior. "Tonight is a big opportunity for you. What did you do with the money I gave you to go to the salon and get ready? Don't tell me you wasted it on books or other academic stuff," she huffed. "Didn't I emphasize how important this party is, Ava? Why don't you listen to me anymore?"I let out a frustrated sigh.In simple terms, my mother was trying to set me up with a wealthy guy so that our lives could become a little less miserable, at least temporarily. While I tried to understand her desperation, considering our difficult circumstances, it didn't mean I could
[AVA]Ava?” The guy stood there, utterly shocked, his eyes bulging out as if they might pop right out of his head.Oh, great! This was definitely not part of the plan. At least not so soon."Is it really you?" he stammered, furrowing his brows and adjusting his rimless spectacles on his nose. "How... what... when... WHAT?"To put it simply: I was in deep trouble. Like, really, really screwed!After leaving the party, I had called a cab and headed to the address given by the client, although it was quite a challenge with my mom still nagging at me. It took about twenty minutes to reach the location and another five minutes to dodge the reception and slip into the (thankfully) empty elevator. But as soon as I opened the door to the designated room, expecting another meaningless encounter, my worst nightmare stood before me in a suit, his cheeks flushed.As if that weren't enough to destroy my self-esteem, it turned out that this nightmare was none other than Sean Edwards, the brother of
[AVA]“Don’t you think we’re moving too fast?” I deadpanned, giving a slight eye roll as Sean rushed to open the car door for me.It was only yesterday when I saved his ass from his asshole friends, secretly hoping we wouldn't run into each other anytime soon. We made a deal to keep each other's secrets, a win-win situation. But now, the first thing I see from my tiny room's window is his flashy car pulling up near my awful apartment.I had no clue what he was up to or trying to prove, but I hurried downstairs as fast as I could before my parents or nosy neighbors caught sight of him. I needed to find out what the heck was going on. I was still in my pajamas, wearing a too-small t-shirt that barely contained my assets. But I couldn't care less because Sean showing up at the wrong time in the wrong place put my entire future at risk.If our family business hadn't gone bankrupt and we were still living in our fancy f
[AVA]After Brian left, my parents couldn't stop praising him, but in very different ways. Dad's compliments were more understated and respectful, while mom seemed to have some questionable ideas about using him to get more money so we could survive the upcoming tough times.Whenever they mentioned Brian, it felt like they were on the verge of discovering my secret. During the extended period he stayed with us, which was much longer than his initial visit, my stomach was in knots, wondering if his offer to help me financially was a way of acknowledging what I had done and trying to rescue me from having to resort to sleeping with strangers.Tired of their repetitive conversations and tired of torturing myself with endless speculation, I swiftly left the dinner table and collapsed onto my bed, burying my face in the pillow. I let out a groan, completely exhausted after a difficult day, knowing that I still had to discuss my new relationship statu
[AVA]In a matter of seconds, he swiftly positioned me on all fours beside him. The air between us crackled with gasps as he hiked up my skirt, exposing the back of my thighs and ass cheeks to the cool air.I gripped a nearby throw pillow, bracing myself with my elbows, desperately trying to stifle the gasp that escaped when he crouched behind me and delivered a firm spanking."Brian!" he reminded me, making it clear that I had somehow earned this punishment for not speaking appropriately."Brian," I corrected myself, and I heard him inhale sharply. "Fuck me, Brian. I need you inside me. I need you so badly."I whimpered, biting down on my lower lip, savoring the sensation of his erection pressing against my backside. During our first encounter, he had relentlessly fucked me until we were both spent, only using his fingers to explore my other opening. I wondered if he had any intentions of venturing into that territory tonight. I w
[AVA] "It's your first day and you're already running late," Sean playfully teased, parking the car in front of the imposing glass building. He turned off the engine and glanced at me. "I'll have to teach you how to set an alarm, huh?" I rolled my eyes, feeling exhausted from the events of the previous night. His attempt at mockery wasn't amusing me in the slightest. To make matters worse, my dad insisted that I start working at Brian's company as soon as possible. I had a suspicion that my mom had something to do with his sudden change of heart. Dad wasn't the type to force me into anything or resort to manipulation. Despite the accusations from the shareholders of our now-defunct company, my dad was always straightforward and humble. Throughout my life, I had never heard him raise his voice at anyone. He maintained a calm and grounded demeanor, which allowed my mom and brother to take advantage of his kindness without feeling any guilt.