Aviva POVI searched the room for anything that would help me escape. But my efforts were futile, the lighter nowhere to be found.Just as I was about to give up, I heard a thunderous bang, on my door and it swung open. Dad stands before me, his eyes burning in rage. I freezed in place, unable to breathe.He strides into the room, glaring at me. Without a word, he grabbed me by the collar, and dragged me out.The guards stood behind him, waiting for his orders, I screamed and he didn’t let me go."Get the car ready," Dad snapped at the guards and they rushed out. He drags me with all his might, my feet stumbling on the groundI struggled against Dad's grip, but it was no use. He's stronger, and more determined to make me abort the baby than I am willing to save the baby.We reached the grand entrance hall, and the guards ran out, blocking any potential escape. Dad shoves me towards the front door, his hand still gripping my collar. Mom appeared from her study room, and our eyes met,
Aviva POV. EIGHT YEARS LATERDuring the past few years, I began seeing his face clearly in several dreams and I made sure I drew it down each time. staring at the drawing i could tell it isn't complete yet but still i don't know what exacting would make it complete. " Aviva!" I heard my mom call and sighed before heading downstairs. " What again Mrs Rogers?" I asked, trying to catch my breath. " You got a marriage proposal from the son of your Dad's biggest investor, you recall he always tells you about him right?" Mom asked and I nodded." yeah, yeah, he always does" i took a seat. " So that's being said, you dad has agreed we will relocate back to Boston hills" " Why the hell did we leave there before?" I asked, shocked about the suddenness in everything." because of your studies." " I've lived here for years mom and i've made so many friends, can't he come here instead?" " He can't, he's the CEO of his fathers company now.”Relocate back to Boston Hills? My heart sank at th
Aviva POVI stared at Dad, stunned in silence. All these years, I'd had no idea about the family's financial struggles. And now, it seemed like my marriage was their last-ditch effort to save everything they had worked for."But Dad," I stammered, "how could you not have told me? How could you keep something like this a secret?"Dad sighed, his slumping. "I didn't want you to worry. And I didn't think you'd believe me, anyway. You've always had a headstrong streak, Aviva."But this isn't fair," I protested, "You can't just expect me to marry some stranger, all because of the family's financial situation. I deserve better than that."Dad shook his head, his eyes fixed on mine. "Aviva, there's no time for 'fair' right now. The Tremblay family is prepared to invest Billions into our business. We can't afford to pass this up, not with everything on the line."I clenched my jaw, fighting back the urge to scream.I just want the perfect love life, not this."No," I seethed, fighting back te
Aviva POV After my blind date with Joel he suggested dropping me off, I declined. but he persisted, " Just let me do it, mind you it's getting late and I can't allow you to get into a taxi," " My dad's..." " Just let me do it." I hesitated, unsure of whether or not to accept Joel's offer. A small part of me was still unsure of him, despite our connection. But in the end, I decided to accept his offer."Okay," I said, nodding. "But just to the edge of town, okay? I can walk the rest of the way from there."He smiled and nodded. "Of course, whatever makes you comfortable." We drove through the streets of Boston Hills, and I found myself stealing glances at Joel out of the corner of my eye.For some reason, he looks familiar to me. The more I looked at Joel, the more familiar he seemed. His smile, the way he held himself, even his laugh, it all felt oddly recognizable. But I couldn't place it."Joel?" I asked, "Did we maybe...know each other before or as kids?"He turned to look at
Levi POVAfter dropping Aviva last night, I drove home, ran out of the car and jumped on Sam. “ what what? What’s wrong” “ After years Sam, after fucking years, i met Aviva, in place of the blind date my mom had set for me. It’s like she made a mistake, thinking i’m her blind date” i stood up. " Well good for you man, i need to get some sleep" Sam turned and i pulled him back up"Sam chuckled and rubbed his eyes, clearly struggling to stay awake, and I could see him trying to wrap his head around my story."Hold up, hold up," he said, struggling to find the right words. "So, you went to this blind date...but instead of your actual date, you ran into Aviva, who thought you were her blind date? Man, that's wild. But, what happened next? Did you play along? Or did you tell her who you were?"I grinned, remembering how I played along, " I did play along, but something was wrong, it's like she didn't remember me, i gave her hints but still she didn't remember me" " Maybe she fell down a
Levi POVI heard Mr Rogers' words, I felt my stomach grumble. It sent a shockwave all over my body seeing his true colors. This wasn't just about a business deal; he was treating his daughter like she was disposable and Joel seemed to be completely on board with it.I wanted to confront them right there, to tell them how disappointing it was for them to treat Aviva like this, but I knew that would only get me kicked out of the gala, and then I would be of no help to her at all.I waited for minutes for her to calm herself before heading in the direction she went.As I made my way towards the terrace, I tried to steady my breathing and calm my nerves. I wasn't sure what I was going to say to Aviva, or if she would even remember me, but I knew that I had to at least try.When I stepped onto the terrace, I saw her standing there, staring out at the cityscape. She looked so alone, and so vulnerable."Aviva?" I called out softly, not wanting to startle her. "Are you okay?"She turned to me
Aviva POV. "Do you both know each other?" I took a step closer, staring at Joel and Levi.“Never!" they both replied, startling me. Joel glared at Levi, why Levi did do the same. I stared at Joel and Levi in disbelief. The tension in the air was palpable, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something more was going on here."I don't understand," I said, my voice shaking slightly. "How can you both say you don't know each other, but then act like you do? What's going on?" I demanded an explanation from them.Joel and Levi exchanged glances, both uncomfortable. "I've...never met this man before," Joel said, his voice tight. "And I don't appreciate him interrupting a private conversation." He continued.I found myself growing increasingly frustrated by the situation. Something wasn't adding up here, and I wanted answers."That doesn't make sense, Joel," I insisted. "You're reacting to Levi, and he's reacting to you. What's going on?"“We aren't on good terms,” Joel answered. “We once
Aviva POVI held the business card in my hand tightly, took a deep breath, and turned, heading back to the gala hall.“Where did you go?" Mom glared at me.“I just checked something out." I lied.Mom's face softened slightly as she took in my response, but the worry still lingered in her eyes. "Just be careful, Aviva," she said, placing a hand on my arm. "These events can be unpredictable, and I don't want you getting into any trouble."After the event we drove back home, all through the journey home Dad said nothing, he bit his lips and I looked out the window. Within an hour we arrived back home and I headed to my room.I pulled out the box filled with my painting and started searching. After much push and pull I saw the painting I had drawn years ago of the guy I kept seeing in my dreams. I pulled the painting up to my face and he looked exactly like Levi. My heart raced as I stared at the painting, the image of Levi's face staring back at me with a piercing intensity. It couldn't
Levi POV“I like the sound of that.”Aviva laughed, “It sounds pretty good to me too, Mr. Levi,” “I think we’re going to have a lot of fun together.”The reception began, Aviva and I were swept up in laughter, dancing, and celebration.Our friends and family surrounded us, toasting to our happiness and offering us their love and support.And as we dance our arms wrapped around each other, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the life I had been given.“I love you, Aviva,” I whispered to her ear.“And I love you, Levi.”******It's been three months already and we've been happy together. I walked into the bedroom to see Aviva seated wearing a red lingeries. " huh!" I pulled my suit off, and was about jumping on her when she stretched a kit to my face. I stared at the pregnancy test in shock,while Aviva smiled.“Well, It's like you’re going to be a Dad soon.”I laughed, placing my hand on my lips “You are one sneaky woman, Aviva,” I pulled her close for a hug. “I can’t be more happie
Levi POVIt's been two weeks already and I still need to get a lot done, and I missed my flight because of it all and it hurts knowing Aviva would be worried sick. " Sir you have a call" The receptionist directed the call to me. " Yes, who is..." " Levi!" I heard Aviva's voice. " I'm sorry Aviva i would need to stay another two weeks" " What do you mean you....But Levi, the wedding,” she stammered, “We can’t put it off any longer.”"I know, But the company needs me. I have to stay. I’m so sorry.”“But Levi,” she protested, “I don’t understand! How could you do this to me?”“I never wanted this to happen.”“Well, it did happen!” she snapped, “And now our wedding is ruined. “You don’t understand, I have to do this!”“And what about me?” she cried out, “Do I not matter anymore? Do our plans not matter anymore?” she yelled back. " I'm a laughing stock now, being told my soon to be husband ran off" she yelled again on the phone. I felt my heart sink as Aviva’s words. She’s right. I h
Aviva POVI Stared at the ring as Levi slid it into my fingers. This moment is everything I had ever dreamed of, everything I had ever wanted. I couldn’t believe all we had been through, after all the pain and heartache, Levi was still here. He had forgiven me, and he loved me a situation that has been both humbling and exhilarating.I couldn’t stop staring at the ring. As I looked up from the ring, Levi’s face was filled with happiness and relief. “I love you, Aviva,” he whispered.I smiled, my heart fluttering. “I love you too, Levi,” I said, pulling him closer for a kiss. “I promise to love and cherish you for as long as we both shall live.” I pulled him up and we embraced, the waves crashed against the shore, the sound of the ocean mingling with the beating of my hearts."Congratulations!" i got startled by the loud shout from behind me, i looked back to see Mom, Levi's mom, dad and his friends with lots of other people. Levi laughed softly, wrapping his arms around me.“I figur
Levi POVFIVE MONTHS LATER. It's been five months now, Aviva is doing better and so am I. For the past months I've been searching for the right time to make it official but it hasn't been easy and I really want this to be a special day that can't be forgotten but how? I keep asking myself.The past five months had been filled with whirlwind of emotions, as Aviva and I worked together to heal the wounds left by Elara’s treachery. But through it all, our love had grown stronger. And it’s the best time to make it forever. I found myself staring out the window, I smiled, a sudden idea forming in my mind. Perhaps that was it….the perfect setting for what I had in mind. But how? i keep asking myself, i want to make it alright but it's..... I sighed. The idea of doing that was both exhilarating and terrifying.She’s the love of my life, the one person who had seen me at my weakest and still loved me unconditionally. But how to make it special? I paced the floor, my thoughts racing with idea
Levi POV I stared at Aviva, happy she came to terms with what happened and at the same time careful and hoping i'm making the right decision, i love her so much and the thought of her betraying me was so..... I looked into her eyes, I saw the love and devotion there, but also the regret and remorse for her past mistakes.She had betrayed me, there was no doubt about that. But I couldn’t help but feel that there was still something worth fighting for between us.I took her hand in mine, feeling the warmth and comfort of her touch. It felt so right, so familiar, as if our connection transcended the pain and mistrust of the past.We stood there, in silence, my mind raced with thoughts of the future. What would happen to us, now that we had decided to give things another try? Could we truly move past the pain and hurt of the past, or would the scars of Elara’s betrayal linger on. And yet, as I looked into Aviva’s eyes, I knew that this was a risk worth taking. I had loved her before, a
Aviva POV I stared at the camera in tears, Mom couldn't stand anymore and she almost fell down and was held. " What will you do to Elara Rutherford, I mean Paige?" the reporter asked, and immediately i cleared my tears, " All we want is justice, i want her to rot in hell where she belongs, finding out she ruined my dad's business to ruin our family and had to deceive me into walking for her is absurd and inhuman," I replied, shaking from tears. The cameras flashed and the reporter pushed for more. My heart ached, Mom’s sobs ringing in my ears as I struggled to find the words to convey the depth of my despair.“Elara Rutherford is a monster,” I exclaimed, recalling everything I've gone through since Dad’s passing. “She took everything from me. My father, my home, my future. And for what? For her own twisted satisfaction?” I closed my eyes, the image of Dad’s smiling face when I was younger “I wish I could see him one more time,” I whispered, the pain in my chest almost unbearable. “I
Levi POVThe guard’s eyes widened in surprise, a look of shock and anger on their faces. “You little bastard!” he snarled, lunging forward again.But this time, I was ready. I sidestepped his advance, my fist punching his jaw in a swift, powerful strike with all my strength.The guard stumbled back, his eyes rolling back in his head as he collapsed to the ground. I didn’t waste a moment. I dove towards the gun, grabbing it just as the first guard charged at me.I aimed the gun at the first guard, my finger trembling on the trigger. “Don’t move,” I shouted with a newfound confidence. “Don’t make me shoot.”The guard hesitated, his expression shifting from anger to fear. “What do you want?” he asked, his voice shaky with terror.I smirked, my eyes narrowing.“Sorry to disappoint you, But you’re going to wish I was dead by the time I’m through with you.”The guard took a step backwards, his eyes darting around the room. with my last strength I fought against him. The guard stumbled backwar
Levi POVMom’s face changed and her voice shaked in fury. “You monster,” she spat, her hands trembling at her sides. “You destroyed my life. You destroyed everything I loved.”Elara laughed out loud, “And now I’m going to destroy your son,” she said. “And there’s nothing you can do to stop me.”My heart pounds while my blood boiled as I listened to Elara’s taunts. I wanted nothing more than to burst out of my hiding spot and confront her, to make her pay for what she had done to my family. But I knew I couldn’t. Not yet. Not until we had the proof we needed to bring her down for good.I watched as mom screamed in pain,“You’re wrong,” she yelled. “You may have taken everything else from me,” Mom continued, “But you will never take my son. Never!.”Elara’s smile faded, “You think you can stop me? You’re pathetic. Weak. You’re no match for me.” “You underestimate me, Paige, And you underestimate my son.”“ Don't even go there!”" Killing Colin doesn't mean you are all that, you killed
Levi POVThe paramedics were swarming around us, pulling us from the wreckage, shouting instructions and checking for injuries. I could barely understand what they were saying, my mind still reeling from the shock of the crash.“James!” I called out, searching for him amidst the chaos. “James, where are you?”A moment later, one of the paramedics led him over to me, his face covered in blood and bruises.“Boss,” he said, his voice weak but alive. “We made it. We actually made it.”The paramedics loaded us into the ambulance, as they checked our vitals and monitored our injuries. I was in shock, my body shaking uncontrollably.“You’re going to be okay, Mr,” one of the paramedics assured me. “Just hold tight, we’re almost there.”I nodded, too exhausted to do anything else. And as the ambulance sped away, I found myself thinking of Aviva.realizing she did well by deciding to stay in Global reach, it's obvious who did this to me. Elara and I'm certain the authorities informed her about