Levi POVI watched mom and Aviva interact. I was desperately hoping that mom would at least give Aviva a chance, even if she wasn't completely on board with our relationship. I'd never seen mom this open before, and it gave me hope that maybe she was starting to come around.Aviva was handling it like a champ, her smile never faltering. She'd always been stronger than she looked, and it made me love her even more.Mom continued, her voice still firm, "I suppose...I suppose I'm going to have to get used to this. But if you ever do anything to hurt my son, I won't hesitate to step in. Do you understand?"Aviva nodded, her eyes never leaving my mom's, "I would never dream of it, Mrs. Santos. I love Levi with all my heart, and I would never want to hurt him in any way. Please know that I'll always be there for him, no matter what."" I hope so, even from your Dad, because that might end up bringing out the demons in me!" Mom added and Aviva nodded. " I'll take my leave now, i've got thin
Levi POVI stared at the court summons. So this was Joel's next move? A court summons? What a low blow.I couldn't help but chuckle dryly. I had expected a confrontation, maybe even a heated argument, but a court summons? He must have really meant it when he said he'd make me pay.But there was no way I was going to back down now. This was my chance to prove my innocence, to show that I hadn't done anything wrong. I'd been honest with Joel from the beginning, telling him that Aviva and I had fallen in love. I had 20 days to respond. But what could I possibly say? That I was innocent? That Joel was the one who ruined his marriage, not me?Several thoughts came to mind, rereading the summons over and over. I knew I had to talk to Aviva about this, she had to know what Joel was up to. But then what's the use, it would be better off if i handle it myself at least she should focus on her career setup. No, I had to handle this myself. This was my problem, my fight. And if Joel wanted to pl
Levi POV“ Why won’t it?”I scoffed at the lawyer’s replies, “Are you serious? That’s insane! I can’t make Aviva do anything she doesn’t want to. And even if I could, there’s no way in hell she’s going back to that monster.”The lawyer looked at me, narrowing his eyes. “Fine, then we’ll see you in court.” He turned on his heel,walking off down the hallway.Joel walked out of the court room and stared at me, " you're indeed stubborn and i'll make sure you lose more than you think" “You’ve got this all wrong, Joel. This isn’t about being stubborn. It’s about doing what’s right. I won’t stand by and watch you destroy Aviva’s life just because your ego can’t take a hit.”“Oh, but you’re willing to destroy MY life?” Joel spat back. “You’ve taken everything from me. my wife, my dignity, my reputation. You think you can just waltz in here and win? You’ve got another thing coming.”I held my ground. “I never set out to destroy you, Joel. But I’m not going to apologize for falling in love wit
Levi POVJoel’s lawyer, sensing he was losing ground, spoke up quickly. “The lack of a wedding ceremony does not determine the legal obligations of a marriage, Your Honor.The judge considered both arguments before turning to Joel’s lawyer. “Mr. Tremblay, do you have any evidence that Mr. Santos actively sought to ruin your marriage with Ms. Rogers, aside from their romantic relationship?”Joel’s lawyer hesitated. “Your Honor, my client believe that the affair itself is proof of Mr. Santos’s malicious intent. He pursued a relationship with Ms. Rogers despite knowing she was married.”“While the affair may be distasteful, it is not a criminal act. Unless you have proof that Mr. Santos actively sought to sabotage the marriage, you cannot accuse him of malicious intent.”The lawyer looked flustered, scrambling through his files again.I breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like the judge was seeing through Joel’s accusations.Joel’s lawyer, unable to find the evidence he needed, sat back
Levi POVI rushed over to Aviva, pulling her into a tight hug“We did it,” I whispered, kissing the top of her head. “We won.”Aviva pulled back, with a smile on her face. “We did,” she whispered back, cupping my face in her hands.Sara appeared at our side, a grin on her face.“I told you we could beat him,” Sara said, giving me a playful punch in the arm. “And you doubted me.”I laughed, rubbing the spot she’d hit. “You were right, Sara. You were right all along.”Sara beamed, pleased with herself. “So, what’s next for you two lovebirds? Go back to your love net?” I smiled, looking down at Aviva."You ruined it all!" We heard a sudden loud shout and looked in the direction to see Joel grabbing Mr Rogers by the Collar. " You said you would do something and you did nothing!" he said, shaking him in anger. " I did all i could but i don't know how everything got blocked before i got here" " Enough with the bullshit Mr Rogers" Joel points at him in anger, "You need to pay me back my mon
Aviva POV I spent the night at Levi's place but I couldn't get a good night's rest even when Levi wrapped his hands around me. All I could think about was Mom, I know she did me dirty by not helping me when dad dragged me away but still she's still my mom. " Are you okay?" Levi groaned awake seeing my eyes opened. " Ehmm i'm fine" “You're lying,” Levi said gently, stroking my hair. “I know you're thinking about your mom. We can talk about it if you want.”I sighed, feeling frustrated, “It's just...I know she was wrong to side with dad, but she's always been there for me. I don't want to abandon her.”Levi shifted slightly, so he could face me. “I get that. Family’s complicated, especially when you feel they don't have your best interests at heart. But you also need to put yourself first, Aviva. Your mom made her choice.”His words hit home, and I swallowed hard, tears stinging my eyes. “I know,” I whispered, trying to keep my voice steady. “I’m just...not sure I’m ready to face tha
Aviva POVMom’s words stung, Asking Levi to pay for Dad’s debt? It felt wrong, so wrong, to even consider. But Mom had a point. If Levi loved me, wouldn’t he do anything for me? But on another thought I shake it off.“Mom, I can’t ask Levi to do that,” I protested, “It’s not fair to him.”“And is it fair to us? To your father?” I stared at Mom, lost for words. How could I explain to her that this wasn’t about fairness? That it was about something deeper, something that exceeds money and material possessions? “I know this is hard for you to understand, Mom,” I whispered, “But I’m doing what I think is right. I’m not going to let Joel win, and I’m not going to let Dad’s debt destroy my life. I’ll find a way to pay it back.”" Pay it back? Joel won't give us years to pay back. He said in days!" Mom yelled. throwing her handkerchief on the floor. Days? That was impossible. How could we ever hope to get that much money in such a short time?I closed my eyes, trying to steady myself. “The
Aviva POV“Naughty?” I echoed, “You’re disgusting, Joel. You’ll never get me to agree to that.” I stood up, gripping my phone tightly. “You’re going to get your money, and then you’re going to leave me and my family alone.”Joel let out a low laugh. “So stubborn. You always were. But you know, stubbornness won’t save your family. It won’t protect them from what’s coming.”My blood boiled at Joel’s taunting words. “You’re despicable, Do you think threats will make me give in? You’re just making it worse for yourself.”“Worse for myself?” Joel scoffed. “I’m not the one who’ll have to suffer when your family falls apart. When they lose everything. When they’re begging in the streets. And also just say the truth Aviva, it’s Levi right?”I fought to keep my voice level, to hide my fear “Yes, Levi agreed to pay, he’s more a man that you would ever be!. So let’s do this. We’ll meet tomorrow, at the bank. I’ll bring him with me. But you won’t see a penny until you promise to leave us alone, u
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