CHAPTER 9 & 10 : Embracing the Future – Ava Faces New Challenges
Ava’s eyes widened in horror as she watched the scalding hot coffee pour onto Shane’s hand. “Ahhhhhhh!” she screamed, her heart racing with panic.
“What the hell!” Shane spat, his face contorted in pain as he quickly jumped up from his seat, cradling his burned hand swelling already
Ava’s eyes welled up with tears as she took a step back, her hands shaking. “I’m really sorry, sir,” she muttered, her voice trembling. “It was an accident, I swear!”
Just then, Alicia burst into the office, her face filled with concern. “Boss!” she exclaimed, rushing to Shane’s side. “What happened?”
Shane didn’t respond, instead, he walked into the bathroom, his face stern and his hand still burning red.
Alicia turned to Ava, her expression stern. “You need to leave, miss!!” Alicia muttered and Ava bit her lips as she took her iPad walking out of the office immediately.
She just made another mess?, Hope it won’t affect the contract she is about to get??
MOVIE STUDIO*
Mitchelle was done with her shoot as she came out with her manager walking towards her car.
“I don’t have any more schedule for this week, right?” Mitchelle asked her manager.
“No Ma, you are free for this week till next month where the season 2 of the movie will start” her manager, Cindy replied.
“Okay” she smiled to herself.
Just then, Isabella crossed her path and she stopped knowing she is coming to her.
“What is the so-called childhood friend of Shane doing here” Mitchelle muttered folding her arms, her voice dripping with disdain.
“I don’t want to have any business with you but you are making me to, bitch” Isabella spat, her tone venomous.
“Bitch?, You are the bitchy one here. You’ve been in love with him all this years but he can’t reciprocate, how unfortunate” Mitchelle chuckled sarcastically.
“And what makes you think he will be with you” Isabella glared at her.
“Well of course, he will surely succumb. He can’t resist me” Mitchelle said confidently.
“How stupid of you, I just want to tell you to stay away from Shane. He’s mine and mine alone” Isabella flared up.
“Stop spewing nonsense bitch, who are you to tell me to stay away? Who are you to dictate who he can or can’t be with” Mitchelle half yelled and Isabella grinned.
“Just stay away from him Mitchelle, you’ll regret it. Mark my words” Isabella snarled.
“You are not in the position to tell me what to do, fool. Please, excuse me” Mitchelle pushed Isabella aside and walked away majestically, her head held high.
Isabella grinned staring at her retreating back as a slow smirk formed on her face.
“Nice play” she mumbled and brought out her phone dialing a number immediately.
📞 “Hello”..
📞 “Yes boss”…
📞 “I want that Job to be done earlier next week, don’t take too much time so you guys won’t be suspected” Isabella muttered.
📞 “Ok, sure”.
She hung up instantly as she grinned mischievously.
“Let see who will stop me from having him” She smirked and left.
WEST HILL ACADEMY*
A taxi appeared in front of the school halting immediately and the twin alighted with Maggie holding their bags.
She settled the taxi driver and turned to Kyle and Kayla.
“Let go kids” she held their hands both and they walked into the school, it was filled up already as students walk all around mingling with their friends.
“You should go join your friends!!!” Maggie said giving them their bags.
“Friends?, We don’t have any friend” Kyle replied and Maggie furrowed her brows, she bent to their level holding their shoulders.
“Why don’t you two have?” She asked.
“No one wants to play with us because we are fatherless!” Kayla replied. Her head bent.
“You shouldn’t let that get to you?” Maggie said calmly.
“But, Aunt Maggie, Is it true that we are a product of a one night stand” Kayla asked.
Maggie let out a sigh “you guys are not a product of a night stand, who told you that!!?” Maggie asked.
“It a bully in our class” Kyle replied.
“A bully, you should not listen to them Kyle. They might be looking for ways to make you feel weak” Maggie muttered and they nodded.
“Ok, go into your class….” Maggie urged and they clutched their bag walking away.
Maggie stood up as she stared at their retreating backs feeling pity of their situation. She let out a sigh and turned going out of the school.
Just as the twins entered their class, a voice stopped them.
“Halt!!” A voice came and they turned to see the bully they had told Maggie earlier, Jeremy. He was known to be a rascal who disturbs the peace of the school but being the proprietor’s child, he wasn’t punished and unfortunately, he was in the twin class.
“The fatherless kids are here!” he muttered as he stood before them. Kayla blinked tears as Kyle pulled her closer.
Of course, the students hate them because they are the brainy ones in the class making Jeremy more jealous. Anytime, the twins get an award during the end of the session, it makes Jeremy provoke them more.
“Hey, we are not fatherless…..” Kyle defended and the whole class chanted in laughter.
“Who made you believe that, of course you are fatherless. We’ve never seen your father before ever since you attend this school” Jeremy said rolling his eyes.
“You two are just some products of mistake, you are not supposed to exist” Someone among the other students said.
Kayla had tears in her eyes as she stayed behind Kyle who was trying to supress his emotions. “Leave us alone?!” Kyle barked.
“No we won’t, a PTA meeting is coming up in the next three weeks, make sure your father attends” Jeremy twitched his lips and ran out of the class.
Kyle turned to Kayla and wiped her tears. “Don’t worry Kayla, our dad would surely come for us one day” He assured and she looked at him.
“Is that certain because mum never told us about him” She said and he hugged her.
“Maybe he is no more….” Kayla added and Kyle shook his head.
“Mum never told us he is dead maybe he is still alive somewhere” Kyle muttered.
“We just need to be strong Kayla, let stay strong till mum comes back” He added cleaning her face and she nodded as they walked towards their seat.
DAWSON’S FASHION*
The second phase of the meeting already started as Ava was present with the other nine Candidate.
They continued with the explanation of other projects that could help with the growth of the brand.
Shane eyes scanned everyone until it landed on Ava who was putting on all White, he noticed her fidgeting with her fingers meaning she is nervous.
His hands were still reddish a little ever since the incident and he twitched his lips as his eyes met hers. She quickly looked away facing the other direction.
Ava was uncomfortable with the stares she was receiving from Shane but she kept quiet.
Why is he looking at me like that? Is he going to punish me for what I did?
She let out a deep sigh closing her eyes as a woman beside her tapped her and she flinched.
“Miss, you have been sighing for a long time now. Are you alright” She asked and Ava let out a sly smile nodding.
“I’m fine” she muttered and faced down as she clamps her lips tightly.
Soon, it was her turn and she stood up walking towards the projector as murmurs erupted from others sitting.
👥 Hey look at that.
👥 Is she bleeding.
👥 Maybe or maybe not.
👥 No, she is on her period.
👥 Didn’t she knows when it time or doesn’t she feel pains.
Ava eyes were wide agape as she heard that, she blinked continuously not knowing what to do as she felt embarrassed.
Not again!!!!?, She didn’t check today’s date??
“Oh Gawd, why do have to forget this!!” She mumbled under her breath as she closed her eyes tightly. The white dress she was wearing makes the blood glare out more.
Instantly, she felt a cloth tied to her waist and she trembled greatly almost breathless as the figure tied the cloth to her waist.
She turned back to see Shane in front of her and she blinked on seeing a black jacket tied around her waist while he was just on his shirt.
He had removed his Jacket for her?
All eyes were on them as Ava felt uncomfortable with the stairs, he wants to take her hand but she moved backwards fearfully.
“Follow me….” He muttered as he walked out and Ava followed, her gaze on the floor till she was out.
Everyone in the office were too shocked to see Shane behave that strange and murmurs erupted again from them all. They’ve never seen Shane do such!!!.
Shane took Ava to the restroom to change getting her a tampons with the help of Alicia. She washed her face thoroughly in the sink thinking of the incident earlier.
Why did he help her?
She got outside to still meet him waiting and she blinked unknowingly.
“You are done” he muttered as he saw her and she nodded slowly.
“Why are you doing this Mr. Shane” she asked and he looked into her eyes.
“Isn’t it obvious” he muttered and she was taken aback by his response.
What does he want?
She composed herself and soon cleared her throat “Thanks so much, I’m also sorry for the incident the other day” She apologized.
“I won’t take that!” He snapped and she gasped “huh”.
What does he want?
“Work here in my company instead” he blurted and her eyes went wide agape.
MEETING ROOM*
Ava’s eyes met with Shane and she looked away as she remembered what happened earlier.
She had told him she wasn’t interested in it that she has a reason for doing this!?.
Soon, winner was announced and Ava heart sank immediately, She didn’t get the contract. She watched Everest Designs owner shook hands with the shareholders of the Dawson’s Fashion in victory.
“Hey won’t you get up” A man in front of her asked and she flinched as she stood up dejectedly.
What was she going to tell her Boss Mother? She doesn’t also want to go Jail?…..
She walked out of the company disappointment in her expression.
Now she is going back!!…..To face her punishment!
EVENING~AVA’S PLACE*
Ava packed up her bags with a sense of resignation, her mind racing with thoughts of the punishment that awaited her. She will be leaving in a few days, and she knew she had no choice but to face the consequences of her actions.
As she zipped up her suitcase, she let out a deep sigh, remembering the incident that had led her to this moment.
She was happy to go back to meet kids and at the same time she was not because of the contract she lost!!!.
As she stood up from her bed, Ava’s stomach grumbled loudly, reminding her that she hadn’t eaten all day. She rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. She had been so caught up in her problems that she had forgotten to take care of herself.
With a tired groan, Ava made her way down to the kitchen, hoping to find something to eat. But as she entered the kitchen, she gasped.
All the groceries were gone. She had finished them all?
Ava slumped against the counter, feeling dejected. She had been so caught up in her own worries that she had neglected her basic needs. With a heavy sigh, she pushed herself off the counter and grabbed her purse. She would have to go out and get some groceries.
GROCERIES SHOP*
Just as directed, she walked into the groceries shop taking a troll before picking only few items she will be using before she leave.
She wheeled the troll to the counter as the sales lady counted it all calculating her amount.
“$200 ma’am” The sales lady said and she nodded opening her purse to retrieve her card only to find it empty.
What the heck!!!!
She blinked looking elsewhere. “I thought my card was here, how could I have forgotten” she thought as she looked around the grocery shop as she was starting to feel embarrassed
Suddenly, a hand stretched out a card towards the sales lady and she looked back to see a mask man.
Who is he?
The sales lady collected it and processed the payment before returning it back to him. Ava could see him smile inside the nose mask he was wearing.
“Thank you…” She mumbled with a feeling of surprise and discomfort and he nodded. He removed his mask revealing Shane and she gasped.
What is he doing here? Is he stalking her now?
“Won’t you pay me back….” He asked and she twitched her lips, trying to sound calm but deep down she was annoyed.
“My card isn’t here Mr. Shane” she replied.
“why are you stalking me please!” She asked, her tone firm.
“My $200” he changed the subject.
“What can I use to pay you back” she asked and he went silent for a while.
“Work as my assistant……..” He blurted.
CHAPTER 11 & 12 : Heartbreak and Healing – Ava’s Emotional Journey
✨ SHE’S DEAD ✨
AVA’S PLACE*
Ava got home with a bag full of groceries in her hands, she opened her other palm and gazed at the business card. Her mind went to what conspired earlier.
FLASHBACK•••
“work as my Assistant……..” He blurted and she furrowed her brows.
“And why should I work with you, I’m employed…….I’m not asking for any job from you” She replied getting annoyed with his approached.
He sat down graciously on the bench around them “and I’m giving you this opportunity because you’ll surely be unemployed once you go back to Los Angelos” he muttered and her mouth went wide agape as she looked at him shockingly.
“How do you know I live there” She asked curiously.
“You don’t need to ask or would you rather go get jailed because of carlos….” He added and her curiosity turned to shock.
He knows Carlos too?, He obviously got information about her?
“Please Mr. Shane, this is my business to handle not yours” She said rudely and he chuckled.
He brought out a card and placed it on her palm, she hesitate before holding onto it to see that it a business card.
“Think about it and tell me your response” he flashed her a smile and walked away putting back his mask on.
PRESENT•••
Ava scanned the card seeing the name of his company boldly written on it. She scoffed and threw the card into the nearest dustbin.
Even if she agrees, she can’t leave her kids alone since Maggi would be leaving soon.
“I don’t need his help….” She scoff and walked into the kitchen.
PERSONAL JOINT*
Shane had a sly smile on his face as Isabella and Anthony looked at him weirdly. His mind was occupied with thought of what happened earlier.
Wait!!!, Why is he chasing her? He isn’t the type that chases girls?? He can’t probably be chasing after her after what he faced in the past???
He shook his head trying to proclaim everything as Anthony called him.
Why is he smiling?
“Shane!!!” Anthony screamed and Shane flinched.
“What are you thinking” Isabella asked.
“Nothing, I’ll be upstairs” he replied firmly and left.
“What is wrong with him” Anthony asked.
“Let me go ask him” Isabella replied and stood up following the path that Shane took.
Shane was almost entering his room when Isabella rushed to him…
“Shane!!!” She called and he stopped as he turned to her.
“What is it?” He asked.
“Why are you so occupied, are you alright” She asked worriedly touching his forehead. She wanted to trace her hands to his neck when Shane stopped her holding her hand.
“Stop being touchy….” He warned and she bit her lips dejectedly.
“Shane, I still…..”
“Don’t complete it, bella!” He cut her off.
“Shane, consider me even if it once. We’ve been together for years…” Isabella said and he let out a sigh.
“Get rid of it Isabella…” He snapped and she shook her head.
“I can’t Shane, it has grown so much” she replied, her eyes teary.
“Just stop it Isabella, mine won’t change” he said sternly.
“I’m sure it will if you give me the chance” she said, trying to kiss him but he pushed her away from himself.
“Shane!” She called.
“Don’t try that ever again” with that, he entered the room shutting the door with a loud bang.
“Shane!!!!!!!” She exclaimed as tears fell from her eyes.
AVA’S PLACE~9PM*
Ava jumped on her bed tiredly as her gaze met with her suitcase she had arranged. She took her phone and a video call came in immediately.
She picked it up knowing who it is and Maggie’s face appeared in the screen.
“Hey, aunt Maggie” Ava called.
“Ava, you don’t look good, are you alright” Maggie asked worriedly.
“I’m fine, Aunt Maggie” she replied, her voice low barely above whispers and Maggie raised an eyebrow.
“You lost the contract right?!” She asked curiously and Ava nodded.
“Yeah, Aunt Maggie”
“You don’t have to feel down Ava…..”.
“Mrs. Russell, she won’t hesitate…..” Ava muttered and Maggie shook her head.
“Ava, calm your nerves!!, You’ll be fine”
“When will you be leaving?” She asked.
“Next week, my vacation is getting over” Maggie replied and Ava sigh.
“Ava, is there anything bothering you. You seem to be so worked up” Maggie asked.
“I don’t know if I should tell you this but I got a job offer here” She blurted and Maggie furrowed her brows.
“Who gave you the offer?” She asked curiously.
“It Mr. Shane, the owner of Dawson’s Fashion” she blurted.
“What!!!!, that impossible. I heard he doesn’t mingle with the opposite gender”
“That what I thought too but he seems to be doing so much, he knows everything about me even my kids. He stalks me too” Ava blurted and Maggie mouth went wide agape.
“He’ll surely have a reason Ava!!” Maggie muttered.
“What could be the reason for him stalking me” Ava asked.
“Ion know but what I’ll tell you is that you should accept that offer” Maggie blurted and Ava gasped.
“I should accept it!!” Ava repeated and Maggie nodded.
“Aunt Maggie…….I can’t leave my kids”
“They can relocate to San Francisco!.”
“But, aunt…..”
“If you don’t, do you know what it’ll cause you” Maggie muttered and Ava looked down immediately.
“Mrs. Russell could send you to jail once you come back since Carlos hasn’t woken up from his Coma” she added.
“He is still in Coma…it being weeks already??” She asked.
“What do you expect….”Maggie mumbled and Ava sighed as she remembered something.
“What about my babies, are they asleep…..they didn’t even say goodnight…..is something wrong with them??” She asked worriedly knowing her kids won’t sleep without seeing her.
“They seem annoyed, Ava!!” Maggie replied.
“Annoyed, did you hit them??” She asked and Maggie shook her head.
“No I didn’t, they came home asking for their father but I couldn’t even give them an excuse” Maggie replied and she closed her eyes slowly.
“They believed they are fatherless and a product of a night Stand……..you need to give them a Father Ava” she added.
“Should I just get married!!!” Ava blurted and Maggie was taken aback by her response.
“Married!, You know you have a phobia for men sexual advances Ava…….” Maggie turned the camera to the sleeping twins and Ava sighed again.
“I’ll talk to them tomorrow” She mumbled and hung up.
She rested her head on the pillow as her eyes became teary. If only Maggie didn’t stop her from aborting the pregnancy, she wouldn’t have her twins.
How will provide them a Father because she knows they’ll be worked up about it. Her mind were occupied with thought as she stared at the ceiling until Nature took place.
NEXT MORNING*
Ava was sitting up on the bed as she checked the time, it 6:30AM. She wasn’t able to sleep as her nightmares plauged her.
She remembered something and she quickly stood up from the bed rushing out of the room.
She went to the dustbin where she threw the card in and she dipped her hands in it searching for the card.
She couldn’t find it as she started sweating profusely,
“I dropped it here” she mumbled as her eyes met another bin. She moved towards it and open the bin only to find it at the top. She took it and went back inside.
9AM~DAWSON’S FASHION COMPANY*
Ava stared at the huge building before her before entering the company, she could see different faces as she walked towards the Elevator.
She went up to the first floor and soon the elevator opened as she came out approaching Alicia.
“Hey Miss, do you have an appointment” Alicia asked snuggling and she nodded.
She brought out she business card that she retrieved and showed it to Alicia. “Here”
“Oh, he right inside!!!” Alicia glared at her silently but Ava saw it, she shrugged before going into the office.
Nervousness consumed her as she entered his office to see him checking on some Designs in his Laptop.
He looked up to see her and a slow smile spread across his chiseled face. “You came!! I thought you’ll have disposed it” He exclaimed.
“I’ve almost did” she snapped.
“But I have a condition if I have to accept” She muttered and he furrowed his brows.
“What could it be!!” He mumbled swiveling his chair.
“From where I was working, circumstances made me come here but I didn’t win what I was supposed to get, so….” Ava muttered and he chuckled.
“I’ve sorted that out, she won’t disturb you as far as am here” he snapped, cutting her off and she furrowed her brows.
“What!!!, How did you know about it……?” She asked.
“Forget about that, I’ll be introducing you to the staffs tomorrow” he flashed her a smile and she twitched her lips.
How come this Man knows so much about her?, Does he perhaps like her??
She shook her head vigorously as Shane ringed a bell immediately and Alicia came in.
“Sir” She called.
“Take her to the Office I told you about earlier, she’ll be handling my schedules and other personal related issues while you handle the company related ones” He said and she nodded. She gazed at Ava scornfully as she hissed silently.
“Follow me…” She muttered almost like an order.
She left the office and Ava followed behind to the other office opposite his, it too spacious and big for an office.
“If you like don’t go in, keep looking around like a lost puppy” Alicia snapped and left.
Ava scoffed and entered the office. She’ll be working here!!
NIGHT~AVA’S PLACE*
Ava switched to a video call as her kids appeared on the screen obviously tired.
“Babies, what wrong?….” Ava asked
“Nothing mum” they shook their head folding their arms.
“Then why are you behaving like this, you two didn’t tell me goodnight before going to bed last night and you know it not proper” Ava scolded and they shrugged.
“Sorry mum, we’re just curious” Kayla said and Ava raised a brow.
“Curious about what!!?” She asked.
“Do we have a dad?!!” Kyle asked and Ava gulped.
“Dad!! Dad, your dad isn’t in the country” she lied to pacify her kids.
“Besides, why are you asking?”
“Some of our classmates told us that we are only a mistake in this earth” Kayla muttered.
“Yes, they said we aren’t supposed to be created in the first place” Kyle added.
“Don’t believe such things babies, they are just trying to make you feel weak” Ava said calmly.
“But mum, we have a parent meeting next week!!, When are you coming home” Kayla asked and she blinked.
Come home?, She already got a job here!!!
“erm…kids, you two would be joining me here soon. I won’t be coming back” Ava replied.
“Really!!!” Kyle exclaimed.
“Wait!!, But why mum” Kayla asked.
“I got a job here so you two would be coming with Aunt Maggie soon, okay” She smiled and they nodded.
“Yes mum!!, I’ve missed you” Kyle exclaimed and Ava laughed.
“I’ve missed you too, come give me a kiss” She gestured for them to come closer to the screen and she kissed them both invisibly while the twin chuckled.
“It feels real mum!!” Kayla chuckled.
“C’mon It getting late, you should go to bed now okay!!” Ava flashed them a smile and they smiled back as they jumped on the bed.
Ava watched them from the screen, smiles filled on her face as she sang slowly for them till they slept soundly.
She hung up the call and Climbed her bed, her face up. She tossed on the bed but she couldn’t sleep a wink, her mind went to what her kids asked before and she sighed.
Their father?, The incident of that night flashed into her brains as she suppressed the tears that are threatening to come out. If only she hadn’t gone there in the first place.
But wait!!, Who is he??. She can’t just go out and start looking for him. She doesn’t any clue about him so what the use of looking for him……..
NEXT DAY~AVA’S PLACE*
Ava got up from the bed and walked into the bathroom, turning on the shower. She stayed for like thirty minutes before coming out of the bathroom only in her towel.
She sat in front of her dressing mirror and started applying her body lotion on her smooth spotless white skin.
Minutes Later, she was dressed as she picked up her handbag and her phone going out of the house.
Shane’s car drove towards the street parking in a corner near Ava’s place.
“Should I just move to the other side sir” The chauffeur asked.
“You don’t need to, stay here” Shane replied as his gaze was fixed on the entrance to the house.
Minutes Later, Ava came out as the rays of the sun hit her using her palm to cover her face while trying to catch a cab.
Suddenly, a cab stopped in front of her and the backseat window whined down turning out to be Marcus and her eyes widened.
“Hop in Ava” He flashed her a smile and she smiled back before stepping into the cab.
“Thanks” She muttered smiling making sure that there were enough space between them.
“Wait, how did you know my place” She asked.
“I just happen to see you stranded here so I decided you join me” he smiled and she nodded.
“Thanks” she said and he smiled at her as the cab drove into the street.
“I heard you were employed yesterday, I thought you were working somewhere else?” He asked.
“erm……. somehow” She couldn’t explain as her head banged immediately.
“It okay, you don’t have to be stressed out” He said and she nodded sighing.
Meanwhile, Shane watched as the car drove Ava away into the street and he twitched his lips.
“Drive” he muttered and the chauffeur ignited the car before speeding into the street.
HOSPITAL*
Mrs. Russell rushed into the ward when she heard that Carlos is awake already.
“Son!!” She exclaimed as she went to his side.
“Mum!”
“I thought I would lost you in coma” she clamps her lips together narrowing her eyes.
His brows furrowed, he was in a coma??.
“You didn’t mum, as you can see I’m fine now” he muttered and she hugged him.
“Mum!” He called and she looked up to him.
“How long have I been In coma?” He asked.
“It being a month now” she replied and he gasped.
“What!!, The contract……” He exclaimed.
“Where is Ava?” He asked and she furrowed her eyebrows.
“You shouldn’t be asking of that murderer, she almost killed you…” She said.
“It not her fault mum, where is she?” He asked again.
“She’s no longer here in Los Angelos, she is in San Francisco. I sent her for the contract but too bad, her stinky self didn’t get it” She replied.
“Mum! you sent her alone”.
“So, I would have jailed her if not for Shane Dawson. I only sacked her” She muttered.
“Shane….what has he got to do in this?” He asked.
“I really don’t know but it seems she’s is working in that company already” She said and Carlos mouth went wide agape.
“Mum, you sacked her without knowing what exactly she did, it wasn’t even her fault.” He muttered.
“You need to get yourself stressed all because of that girl, get some rest Carlos” She urged him but he hesitated.
“I’ll be going to San Francisco mum to take her back” He said determinedly.
“What!!!, Carlos what has she done to you?, Who is she to you? Do you have feelings for her?” She asked rushing her questions.
“Yes mum, I do and I can’t let her go just like that!” Carlos replied and she shook her head.
“Carlos, what are you saying”
“Please mum, tell the doctor to arrange my discharge papers I’ll be leaving for San Francisco tomorrow” He sat up slowly.
“This same girl did this to you yet you still care about her” Mrs. Russell snapped.
“I’m not changing my mind mum” he Said.
“Carlos!!!”
STUDIO*
After several Shot of Photoshoot, Mitchelle groaned tiredly as Cindy rushed to her with a bottle of water.
“Here Ma” She stretched the water to Mitchelle and she uncapped it gulping some of the content down her throat.
“Is there any other schedule today” She asked as she capped it back.
“No Ma, you are free till the next movie shoot start next month” Cindy replied.
“It near already, I can’t wait for the next shoot. I know it going to be more hot than the first season” Mitchelle smiled to herself imagining her and Shane kissing themselves all the way to the bed.
She was lost as she lick her lips fantasizing how much Shane lips would taste on hers not knowing Cindy has been calling her.
“Ma!!, Miss Mitchelle!!!!!” Cindy screamed and she snapped out of her imagination quickly furrowing her brows.
“What is it Cindy?” She asked.
“I wanted to tell you that the Director said you are not going to be the female lead, he changed it to someone else” Cindy blurted and her eyes widened.
“What the heck!!!” Mitchelle exclaimed and marched towards the Director’s office.
The Director, Mr. Williams looked up on seeing Mitchelle barge into his office.
“Mr. Williams, how could you remove me from the role of the female lead” She flared up and he stood up.
“If you continue ranting here Mitchelle, I won’t have any choice than to sign you out of my company” Mr. Williams fired back and she kept quiet.
He sat back “I found someone that could perform the role better than you, so sink it in” he added.
“Mr. Williams, I just need to ask a question from you?” She muttered and he gazed at her before nodding.
“Who is the person you signed to have the role??” She asked.
“Me!!” A voice came from the other side and Mitchelle turned to the direction and saw Isabella standing right there making her gasp.
“What!!!! Isabella!!” She exclaimed.
“Yes, it me. Surprised right?” Isabella smirked and approached them.
Mitchelle turned back to Mr. Williams feeling pissed already. “Mr. Williams, she can’t take the role. It better you give it to someone else even if it not me” Mitchelle said.
“I find her better in Modelling and Acting, so she’s good!!”
Mitchelle clenched her fist as she turned back to Isabella.
“How do you intend to act when you don’t have any experience” Mitchelle asked.
“I do have so many experience, Elle” Isabella sat graciously on a seat in front of her, crossing her legs.
“So, if you don’t know what to do….leave this office, now, Like right now?” Isabella half yelled and Mitchelle faced the director, he wasn’t saying anything as she felt defeated.
She dashed out of the office in anger down to her car. The driver wanted to go in when she stopped him.
“I’ll drive myself…” She yelled frustratingly at him and he moved back handing the keys to Mitchelle. She entered the car and drove out speedily down to the express.
She hit the steering frustratingly lashing all her anger on it, she gritted her teeth angrily as she remembered Isabella smirk earlier.
“How dare she!!!!!!!” She hit the steering again, pressing her legs on the accelerator as the car moved faster than normal. She realized and tried to use the brake but it not working.
Her eyes widened as her heart started pounding fast in fear. unknowingly, a truck came from the other side slowly but before she could move away from the upcoming truck, it crashed into her car immediately.
DAWSON’S FASHION COMPANY*
Shane walked towards the hallway, his footsteps echoing off the walls as the employees chat filled the air. Ava followed closely behind him, her eyes fixed on the environment. They stopped at the center of the hallway, where the staff had gathered, curious about the impromptu gathering.
Shane cleared his throat, his voice booming through the hallway. “I just want to use this medium to inform you all that we have a new Personal Assistant to this company, and here she is,” he announced, his hand sweeping towards Ava.
Ava stepped forward, a sly smile spreading across her face. “I’m Ava Knight, everyone. Nice to meet you all,” she said, her voice confident and clear.
Some of the staff applauded, welcoming Ava to the team. However, not everyone was pleased. Ava eyes roamed the hallway to see a group of girls standing off to the side, their faces twisted in jealousy. They whispered to each other, their eyes fixed on Ava with disdain.
Shane seemed to ignore the tension, his eyes scanning the room before pocketing his hands and walking back towards the elevator. “I’ll leave you all to get acquainted,” he said, before entering into the elevator.
Shane’s announcement lingered in the air as Ava stayed behind and the staffs welcomed her.
Someone with long, curly brown hair, stepped forward, a warm smile on her face. “Nice to meet you too, Ava. I’m Sophia” she said, her voice friendly.
Ava smiled back, feeling a sense of relief. “Thanks, Sophia. Nice to meet you too.”
Sophia’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. ” you are welcome besides………….You look pretty!!!”
“Thank you” Ava replied and Sophia left
Just then, Marcus appeared beside them, his eyes fixed on Ava.
“Hey Ava” he called and she turned to see him before her.
“Marcus!!” She exclaimed.
“Let’s have lunch together, Ava,” he offered, his smile charming.
Ava hesitated for a moment before nodding. “Sure”
The group of girls who were obviously glaring at Ava stared at her till she was out of sight.
👥 Where did she come from.
👥 She looks disgustingly to me.
👥 But she’s pretty” one of them said and others turned to her.
“What did you just say!!” The harsh one among them asked.
“Nothing….”
“Yuck, she’s too ugly”.
SHANE’S OFFICE*
Alicia entered Shane’s office, her heels clicking on the polished floor. She dropped a stack of files onto the table, the sound echoing through the room. “Done, sir,” she muttered.
Shane nodded curtly, his eyes fixed on the files. He didn’t look up, his expression unreadable.
Just then, one of his hefty bodyguards rushed into the office. “Sir!” he called, his voice urgent.
Shane’s eyes flicked up, his brow furrowing. “What’s going on?” he asked, his tone firm.
The bodyguard hesitated. “It’s Miss Mitchelle,” he muttered.
Shane’s expression changed, his eyes narrowing. “Yes, what happened to her?” he asked.
The bodyguard took a deep breath “She just had an accident, and she’s dead!!!” he dropped.
Shane eyes widened as his breath was caught up in a rush shock filled in his face, instantly he slumped to the ground shockingly.