CHAPTER 29 & 30 : Rising Above the Pain
✨ ❤️ You 2 ✨
“What!!!!!”
“Yes, I’m in love with her…..”
“Seriously, Shane!!!” Mr. Dawson exclaimed surprised.
Ava was beyond shock as Shane took her to his car, she couldn’t say a word as she entered the car, her mind pondering with different questions and thought.
Did he meant that?, Did he truly love me??
Her mind couldn’t believe what he just said as it was still reeling with questions. Soon, Shane joined her and sighed.
He took a long glance at her and faced front.
“Shane!, are you joking earlier” She called darting her gaze to him.
Her lips were trembling as she spoke “is…that…true?!” She asked and he nodded. He took her hand and kissed the back of her palm.
Ava’s heart skipped a beat as she felt his warm lips on her palm, sending shivers down her spine.
Shane’s eyes locked onto hers, his gaze burning with intensity as he stared at her. “Yes, Ava, it’s true. I’ve been trying to find the right moment to tell you, but I couldn’t wait any longer.”
Ava blinked repeatedly, she couldn’t believe what she was hearing, couldn’t believe that Shane, the man she had been trying to avoid, was confessing his love for her.
“Why?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. “Why now? Why me?”
He sighed, his gaze never leaving hers “Because I see something in you, Ava. Something that I’ve never seen before. You light up my world in ways I never thought possible. Your strength, your beauty, your kindness… it all captivates me.” He replied, his voice low.
Ava felt her face heat up as Shane’s words washed over her. No one had ever spoken to her like that before, no one had ever made her feel so seen and loved.
“But what about Isabella?” she asked, her mind still reeling with doubts. “She seems to think you’re hers.”
Shane’s expression turned dark. “Isabella is nothing but a distraction, Ava. She’s a reminder of the life I thought I wanted, but she’s not the one I need. You are.”
Ava’s heart fluttered at his words, her doubts slowly fading away. She looked into Shane’s eyes, searching for any sign of deception, but all she saw was sincerity and love.
“I don’t know what to say,” she whispered facing front.
“You don’t have to say anything, Ava.”
Ava looked down as she bit her lips gently. Her mind went to Isabella and her threat.
She’ll surely come for her?
She can’t even deny the feelings that is reeling inside her as she clamps her lips together. Shane noticed her expression and placed his index finger on her jaw making her face him.
“You don’t have to think that much, I’ll wait no matter how long it takes Armor!” He explained, his gaze burning with intensity.
She’s sure he didn’t know about her past, he might ask who the father of her kids would be one day soon but she won’t be able to give a reply.
She was a victim of Rape who vowed never to let love take place in her heart but here she is doing the opposite.
Suddenly, he pulled her into his arms hugging her tightly as Ava felt safe and comfortable. She brought her hand up and hugged him back making Shane spread a smile on his lips.
NEXT DAY~DAWSON’S FASHION*
Shane’s mind wandered back to Ava, wondering why she was absent today. He couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was off.
Alicia walked in, her heels clicking on the tiled glass floor as she dropped a tab on his table.
“I’m done, Sir,” she muttered.
He snapped out of his thoughts, his eyes focusing on Alicia. “Is Ava here already?” he asked, his voice tinged with concern.
Alicia shook her head, signaling no. “No, she is not!” she replied, furrowing her brows.
“What so special about her?” Alicia asked in her mind.
Alicia’s voice broke through his thoughts again. “Sir, you also have an appointment with Mr. Jude by 2 PM,” she informed.
Shane’s gaze drifted away, his mind still preoccupied with Ava. “Cancel all my schedules for today,” he replied absently, standing up.
Alicia’s eyes widened in surprise. “Huh?” she mumbled, taken aback by Shane’s sudden decision.
Shane’s eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing. “Did you hear wrong?” he asked, his tone firm.
Alicia composed herself quickly, her expression neutral. “No, sir!?” she replied, twitching her lips.
Shane didn’t say another word as he took his jacket and walked out of his office. Alicia’s eyes followed him until he left completely, a look of confusion etched on her face.
“He seems different today,” she murmured to herself, her brow furrowed in concern.
Just then, her phone dinged, breaking her thoughts. She checked the message and shrugged.
“I’ll see her later!”
With a swift movement, she left the office, her heels clicking on the floor as she disappeared from view.
ISABELLA’S RESIDENCE*
Isabella was seen sitting gracefully on her couch and Alicia sat in front of her as they discussed.
“Do you really think she has a phobia?” Isabella asked and Alicia nodded.
“I think it is!” Alicia replied.
Isabella thought for a while before twitching her lips. “I can find what phobia it might be” She muttered.
“How?” Alicia asked.
“You don’t have to worry, you can go, I’ll take care of the rest!” Isabella grinned and Alicia nodded before leaving.
Isabella had a mischievous grin on her face as she rolled her tongue, her mind reeling with different schemes.
She walked outside to see a posh car parked outside and she furrowed her brows.
“Who owns this” she asked no one in particular as her eyes roamed the sides of the car. She couldn’t see anyone inside since the glass isn’t transparent.
Instantly, someone alighted from the car and she watched curiously.
The figure came out fully on shades as Isabella eyes widened in shock and horror.
The figure had a dangerous grin on her face as she gazed at Isabella..
Isabella was speechless for a moment but soon she found her voice.
“Stella!!!!!” She exclaimed.
3PM~AVA’S RESIDENCE*
Kayla descended the stairs to see Kyle putting on her pink headband, she frowned a little and approached him trying to snatch her band from him but he didn’t let her.
“Why did you take my band?, Where did you pick it from??” She asked.
“I saw it in my wardrobe and I took it, so it mine” Kyle replied.
“It not yours Kyle, maybe mum mistook it for yours” Kayla defended removing the band from his head.
Kyle snatched it back and she groaned stamping her feet on the floor.
“Give it back!” She demanded and Kyle shook his shoulders raising the band high. Kayla struggled to take it from her but she couldn’t as Kyle was a little bit taller than her.
He chuckled as Kayla frowned. “You should accept that I’m your senior, I came to the world first”
“It just 3 minutes difference Kyle, stop bragging!” She snapped.
“Then that makes me the senior” He said and she pushed him. He fell on the couch chuckling loudly.
Kayla wanted to throw a pillow at him when they heard the door bell ring making her halt on her track.
“Get the door Kyle” Kayla urged and Kyle frowned.
“No, you get the door!” Kyle snapped.
“At times, you’re always annoying” she rolled her eyes and went to the door unlocking it.
She opened the door to see Shane standing right there and her eyes gleamed.
“Kyle, it Mr. Shane!” Kayla screamed and Kyle rushed to the door.
“Really!!?”
“Hey kids…” Shane flashed them a smile as he went in. The twins hugged him and he hugged them back.
It was like as if they knew each other as they talked freely, Shane face was filled with smile as his eyes roamed around the room.
His gaze met with Ava who was standing with a blank look, her arms folded. He moved away from the kids, his eyes on her.
“Mum!” The kids exclaimed and went to her.
“You two should go to your room” she requested and they nodded running for their rooms leaving Ava with Shane.
Silence erupted for a while as the tension became palpable with no one able to break it……..
ISABELLA’S RESIDENCE*
“Stella!!!!” Isabella explained, her eyes widening. She was beyond shocked as she stared at Stella standing right in front of her.
“Are you surprised to see me huh” Stella asked removing her shades.
Isabella noticed that she has grown more beautiful and bolder than before as she swallowed hard trying to process the emotion. She was Shocked, angry and surprised at the same time.
“How…..come you are here, why did you come back to San Francisco?” Isabella snapped.
“I can back to take what belongs to me and also for you?” Stella smirked, her voice dripping with confidence.
“Me??” Isabella eyes narrowed.
“Yes you!, You made me look like a fool then!!!”
“Because you are one……….I only introduced you to Shane yet you went ahead and dated him behind me, after telling you about my feelings for him” Isabella protested trying to appear nonchalant.
“It not my fault that you are unlucky,” Stella said and Isabella clenched her fist hardening her gaze on Stella.
“You know I didn’t actually played with his feelings bella but you also went ahead and sent him my sex video, just why” Stella snarled and Isabella rolled her eyes.
“You thought I don’t know what you did to Mitchelle!” She added and Isabella frowned.
“What about her!”
“Don’t Fucking lie to me bella, I know you were the one who tampered with her car!!” Stella half yelled.
“And so what, what are you gonna do?, rat me out to the police?” Isabella shrugged and Stella chuckled.
“So you aren’t even remorseful about it”
“Remorseful of what!” Isabella rolled her eyes.
“You know what, I’m not here for that………” She added and Isabella grinned.
“Just came to say hi to my lost long friend, I’ll be seeing my hubby tomorrow” Stella smiled sheepishly and walked back to her car as the chauffeur drove off instantly.
Isabella clenched her jaw as she boiled in anger. Seeing Stella around would manipulate her plans and she stamps her feet on the floor angrily.
PARK*
Shane took Ava to the park, and she furrowed her brows, wondering why he brought her here on a weekday where people are not always much.
“Why did you bring me here?” she asked.
But instead of answering, Shane asked, “Why didn’t you resume in the office today?”
Ava sighed,. “Are you alright? Are you unwell?” Shane asked, his questions coming in rapid succession.
“I’m fine,” Ava snapped, not wanting to discuss it further.
“Ava, you…” he started, and Ava cut him off.
“Wait, aren’t you curious?” she asked, her voice a bit sharper than she intended.
“Curious about what?” Shane replied, his eyes locked on hers.
“Me,” Ava said, her voice barely above a whisper. “Aren’t you curious about me? About how I got my kids? Or how I got my Androphobia?”
Shane’s expression softened, and he took her hand. “That’s what I’ve always wanted to ask,” he said gently.
Ava looked away, feeling a lump form in her throat. She didn’t know if she was ready to share her past with him, but something about his kind eyes made her want to open up as she stared at the sky.
He took her hand rubbing it gently.
She inhaled and exhaled loudly, her gaze still on the sky. “I had a rough and dark past which led to my phobia” She muttered calmly, she clamps her lips together as the memories of her past flood in.
Shane eyes were on her all through, seeing she can’t easily say it. He pulled her to himself.
“You don’t have to say it, you can tell me if you are ready” He said cupping her face and kissed her forehead as her eyes became teary.
“Just know that I love you, every of you……..tell me you Love me too!” He added tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear as she looked into his eyes for a moment
“Yes, I……”
“huh”.
“Yes Shane, I love…..you too” She blurted and a smile spread on his lips.
“Really!” His eyes widened and she nodded smiling back widely,
“Gawd!!!” He screamed and carried her up twinning her around.
“Hey drop me, your fans would recognize you” She urged but he didn’t stop.
“I don’t care!” He said and soon, he dropped her. He held her waist and pulled her close to himself making her hands land on his broad chest. Their face was an inch apart from each other as she could feel his hot breath fanning her face.
Without warning, he smashed his lips on hers taking her by surprise as she blinked twice. He took over lips as she allowed him gain entrance to it.
Her heart was beating really fast on his.
“Is this what is called Love?, So it still exist??” She thought inwardly.
Unknowingly, a figure took a picture of them both and left without being noticed.
CHAPTER 31 & 32 : Shane’s Darkest Secret
✯ TRAUMATIZED✯
AVA’S RESIDENCE*
Maggie stood in front of Ava, her eyes narrowed slightly as she listened intently to Ava’s explanation.
Ava’s words spilled out in a rush, her voice filled with excitement and a hint of nervousness.
Maggie’s expression changed from curiosity to surprise, and then to delight.
“Really!” Maggie exclaimed, her voice rising in pitch. Ava nodded slightly, a small smile playing on her lips.
“Oh my god, I’m so happy for you!” Maggie squealed, throwing her arms around Ava in a tight hug. Ava’s smile grew wider as she returned the hug.
“You’ve finally opened your heart, Ava! I’m so glad you’re gradually getting rid of your phobia,” Maggie said, pulling back to gaze at Ava’s face. Ava’s eyes sparkled with happiness as she nodded again.
“Yeah, Aunt Maggie,” Ava replied.
Just then, Maggie’s nose twitched as she sniffed the air. “I smell something burning! Are you preparing dinner?” she asked, her brow furrowed in concern.
Ava’s eyes widened in panic as she rushed to the kitchen, Maggie following close behind. The aroma of burnt food grew stronger, and Ava’s eyes widened.
“Gawd, my chicken!!!” Ava exclaimed, rushing to the cooker. She saw the chicken, burnt black and smoking, and quickly switched off the cooker. She sighed, staring at the half burnt chicken in dismay.
“F*ck, it’s getting burnt already,” she mouthed, frustration etched on her face.
Maggie chuckled. “We’ll just cut off the burnt part, sweetie. It’s not a total loss.”
Ava nodded. She began to carefully cut away the burnt portions, trying to salvage what was left of the chicken.
9PM*
Ava walked upstairs to her kids room when the phone on her hand dinged and she brought it up to see a message from Shane and she let out a smile.
Shane: Mi Armour, are you home? A heart emoji
She read it and quickly replied.
Ava: yes I am.
Shane: what did you eat!
She didn’t reply as she left it on read not until he added another again.
Shane: I ate Grilled chicken here but it not as sweet as your lips, I feel like eating those glossy lips again A Kiss emoji
She blinked as she read it and quickly typed.
Ava: Pervert.
Another one came but she didn’t read it as she went to the kids room.
Kyle and Kayla were still up when Ava entered.
“Babies” She called as their eyes gleamed.
“Mum!” They exclaimed as they made spaces in between them, Ava sat at their middle pulling them both to her sides as she strokes their hair.
“Mum, when is Mr. Shane coming again?” Kyle asked and Ava raised a brow.
“Yes mum, he’s so lively!” Kayla added and she chuckled.
“Kids you don’t have to worry, he’ll come by during the weekend” she replied.
“But mum, we have a parent meeting at school next tomorrow” Kyle said changing the topic
“I’ll attend…..”
“No!!!” Kyle and Kayla snapped making her surprised.
“We want Mr. Shane to come” Kayla said and Kyle nodded.
“Seriously! Kids” she muttered as she gazed at the duo.
Kyle held Ava arm to himself as he pouted. “Mum!” He called.
“Yes baby!” Ava replied as she stroked his hair.
“Can you please make Mr. Shane our dad?” He asked with puppy eyes.
“huh”
RUSSELL’S RESIDENCE*
Carlos walked out of his bathroom as he went to his bedroom. He laid his weight on the bed and took his phone.
Instantly, a news popped out as he read the headlines.
🔊A POPULAR BILLIONAIRE WHO IS ALSO AN ACTOR WAS SIGHTED AT THE PARK INTIMATELY WITH A LADY 🔊
He jumped off his bed surprisingly as he scrolled down to see a picture of Shane and Ava. But that not all, his eyes widened when he saw they were kissing, their bodies wrapped into each other.
Carlos felt like he has been punched in the gut as he clenched his fist tightly, his anger boiling over.
“F*ck” he cursed throwing his phone across the room as it screen broke shattering into hundred pieces.
He switched on the TV and the same news appeared making him more pissed, he took a flower vase and hurled it at the TV. The screen crashing on the floor in a shower of sparks.
His face was filled with fury as his veins were popping out of his neck like thick ropes and he grinned loudly.
“Shane!!!!!!!!!!”
NEXT DAY~SKYLIGHT ACADEMY*
A taxi pulled up in front of the school building, and the twins, Kyle and Kayla, stepped out onto the sidewalk. They were beaming with excitement.
“We love you, Mum!” they chorused in unison, waving enthusiastically at their mother.
“Love you too, babies!” Ava replied, blowing them a kiss from the taxi window.
Just then, Amaya appeared out of nowhere, running towards the twins with a big grin on her face. “Maya!” Kyle exclaimed, surprised by her sudden arrival.
“Hey Kyle, hey Kayla!” Amaya waved at them, her ponytail bouncing behind her.
“Mum, meet Maya!” Kayla turned to Ava, who was watching the scene unfold with interest.
“Hello ma’am, I’m Amaya, Maya for short,” Amaya said, waving shyly at Ava.
Ava smiled warmly at Amaya. “Hey Maya, Kyle has said so much about you. You’re truly cute!”
Amaya’s face turned bright pink as she blushed. “Thanks, ma’am,” she replied, looking down at her feet.
The taxi driver honked the horn, reminding Ava that she had to leave. “Kids, I’ll need to go now. I’ll come pick you two up later,” she said, blowing them another kiss.
“Ok mum, Bye!!!” They waved again.
The taxi drove off, leaving the trio standing on the sidewalk. They walked into the school together, chatting slowly.
“Kyle, your mum is really beautiful and kind. I wanna be like her one day,” Amaya admired.
“You can say that again!” Kyle giggled and they all laughed.
DAWSON’S FASHION COMPANY*
Ava stepped out of the taxi and walked into the company, she felt eyes on her as she walked in.
What’s going on? Why are they all staring?
“This is weird!” She mumbled under her breath.
She finally into the building to see all eyes on her again, some were glaring hatefully at her while some were just staring keenly.
“What happening!!” She screamed inwardly.
👥 Isn’t she the one.
👥 I hate her already.
👥 She must be feeling on top of the world now.
👥 I can’t believe it, it impossible. She can’t be dating Boss.
👥 The picture might even be photoshopped.
Ava blinked when she heard what they said. She quickly brought out her phone and logging into the internet.
Her eyes widened when she saw what appeared first and she shook. She quickly rushed to the elevator and took the first floor.
She hastily went to the CEO’S office to meet Shane just removing his jacket.
His eyes met hers and it gleamed immediately.
“Mi Armor” he called.
“Shane!” She exclaimed, her eyes filled with curiosity as she walked closer to him.
“I guess you saw it already!” He muttered when he noticed her expression.
“How did it trend online, is someone spying?” She asked.
“Whether the poster is a spy or not, I don’t give a damn about it……He should have captured us up close” He grinned and held her waist pulling her closer.
“Seriously!” She muttered and he chuckled.
He carried her to seat on his table as she furrowed her brows watching what he was gonna do. He stood in between her laps and she shivered at the contact.
The tension was palpable as he locked his eyes on hers with no intention to look away, Ava was lost staring at his hazel eyes not until he broke the silence.
“Do you trust me?” He asked and she slowly nodded.
Does she really trust him?, He is not gonna hurt her right?
Shane looked down as he slowly bent down, Ava’s shook as he let his face down her legs.
“What does he wanna do?” She screamed, her breath heavy not until Shane bent totally and brought a box under the table.
He opened it revealing a new stilettos heels, it really expensive just from the look.
Shane removed her heels and replaced it with the stilettos heels. She didn’t say anything as she watched him fix it on her legs.
He stood up as a smile spread across his lips.
“Do you like it?” He asked.
She stretched one of her legs up to take a good look at the heels properly.
“Isn’t this too expensive?” She asked.
“Expensive” he raised his brows. “No, it not………you worth it Mi armor” he shook his head.
“Mia” he called and she furrowed her brows.
“What Mia?” She asked, her voiced laced with jealousy.
“It means “Mine” ” he replied and she rolled her eyes playfully.
“Arsehole!!” She mumbled and he chuckled.
“Close your eyes” he instructed.
“Why?” She asked.
“Just close it” he replied and she closed her eyes reluctantly. He brought out a glass like box up to the table.
He opened it to reveal a pair of necklace, one has a key pendant while the other has the heart.
He took the key pendant as his hand went to her neck, she freeze as she felt his cold hand brushed her neck.
“Open your eyes” he said and she flinged it open to see a necklace fixed on her neck, she saw the pendant and her eyes gleamed.
“You got this too?” She asked as he raised the heart pendant necklace up.
“Yes baby, you are the key that unlock my heart…..” He said and she blushed hard. She covered her cheek to hide her blush but it didn’t as Shane chuckled.
“You know, if beauty was a crime, I would have arrested you” he teased and she chuckled.
“Seriously, Sha…….”
“Call me Cyrus, my middle name is Cyrus” He cut her off and she gulped.
He has a middle name?
He stood in between her legs grabbing her possessively. “I’ve really missed this!” He muttered staring at her wet kissable lips.
Ava could the see his gazing lust in his eyes as he tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear.
“huh….what….” Before she could complete her sentence, Shane crashed his lips on hers immediately taking her by surprise. He fed hungrily on her lips.
She is a bad kisser as she let him do his thing, without thinking, she reciprocated as their lips moved in sync savouring the taste of each other.
The kiss wasn’t too fast nor rough, it was actually slow and affectionate.
He wrapped her legs on his waist and she felt herself hanging on the air. She felt his hand on her ass and she gasped.
Asshole!!!, He is surely a pervert, how did she get entangled with him in the first place?
Shane carried her still not breaking the kiss, he soon dropped her as her heels clicked on the tiled glass floor.
“Pervert, we are in the office. Someone can come in” She hit his chest.
“No one can unless I give permission” he replied and she scoffed lightly.
“The news?”
“It will die down soon, they can’t just keep talking about it” Shane replied.
“Why won’t they, I heard you’ve never been intimate with any lady! Is that true? You don’t have an ex” She asked and his eyes narrowed.
“I have one, years ago………..Forget about it” He replied and she frowned.
“Why?”
He pulled her into his arms hugging her, Ava face was in his chest as she could hear the sound of his heartbeat which was fast.
“Just stay here” he muttered and kissed her hair. He untied the bun on her hair making it fall freely on her back.
“Leave your hair down like this, don’t tie it” he said and she swallowed. If only he knows what he is doing to her!!!.
She raised her hand to his chest feeling his heartbeat.
“Cyrus” she called.
“hmmm” he replied, loving the way his name sounded in her lips.
“Why is your heart beating this fast!?” She asked caressing it.
He hesitated for a while before replying “It because I’m with you….” He replied and she looked up to his gaze which were on hers.
AN HOUR LATER*
Stella gaze were fierce as she drive down to the company, she couldn’t believe what she saw as she alighted from her car on getting to the company.
She was claded in a exposing short tight fitting down that stops right below her ass cheeks. She had a gum in her mouth as she chewed it with a confident smirk.
She took her bag and walked into the company elegantly, her heels clicking on the tiled floor as she strutted into the elevator.
She soon got to the office as she hastily walked in, Ava walked in too and Stella eyes twisted into a scowl.
Shane wasn’t on seat and she faced Ava.
“Hey bitch, where is my hubby?” She asked rolling the gum in her mouth.
“Hubby!!?” Ava repeated incredulously
“Yea, I’m his real girlfriend, I know his taste and he surely can’t be dating a lowlife like you” Stella snarled and Ava heart sank immediately.
“Me!?” Ava shook immediately.
Stella wanted to reply when Shane appeared from the room inside his office. Her eyes caught him and she giggled excitedly.
“Hubby!!!!!” She squealed as she ran to Shane hugging him tightly to herself. He was shocked to the bones as Stella tightened it, he was actually taken aback by the reaction.
Ava couldn’t take her eyes off as she stared at them, her heart sinking instantly.
Who is she?
Shane eyes met with Ava immediately and he pushed Stella away from himself.
“What the hell!!!, Stella” He grinned and Ava froze on a spot, her eyes widening as the name dinged repeatedly in her brain.
She held her forehead traumatically as the name rang like a ringtone
“you’ll pay for hurting my feelings Stella!!!…………….Stella! Stella!! Stella!!! Stella!!!!!!!!!”
CHAPTER 33 & 34 : Ava’s New Allies
✯ BE MY DAD ✯
Anthony walked into the company, one of his hand was pocketed as he ran his other in his his dark hair slightly, ruffling it.
The staffs around gushed at his sight, obviously he was extremely handsome and hot but it didn’t match Shane’s. Almost everyone knew him to be a playboy but they can’t stop throwing themselves at him.
Suddenly, someone bumped into him and he halted on his tracks, Sophia rubbed the core of her head.
She suddenly found herself face-to-face with the Anthony. She had been rushing to grab a file from the printer and hadn’t noticed Anthony standing in front of her. Before she could react, she bumped into him, her forehead colliding with his chest.
“Oh no, I’m so sorry!” Sophia apologized, rubbing her sore head.
Anthony chuckled and flashed his famous smile. “It’s okay, pretty girls don’t apologize,” he winked, his eyes crinkling at the corners.
Sophia’s frown deepened. “What do you mean by that?” she asked.
Anthony shrugged, his eyes glinting with amusement. “Never mind, I’ll catch you later,” he said, flashing her another smile before sauntering off, leaving Sophia staring after him in frustration.
“What is he, a playboy or something?”
SHANE’S OFFICE*
“Stella!, Stella!!, Stella!!!” Ava groaned loudly as she bent on the floor.
Meanwhile, Shane pushed Stella away from himself ands she frowned.
“What the hell!!, Stella!?” He grunted.
“Why are you pushing me, don’t you miss me?” She asked.
“I’ll rather forget you than miss you!” He snapped.
“Shane, I didn’t do what you are accusing me of then, it was………” She tried to explain but Shane cut her off.
“Get out…” He snapped and she gasped.
“Shane, you can’t do this to me” Stella protested trying to touch him.
“I said out, I don’t want to see you ever again!!” He yelled and she grinned, obviously pissed off.
“Is it because of her……. I saw the news and I won’t believe it because I know you still love me” She spat and he hissed.
“I don’t love You anymore Stella, you’re a bitch!’ Shane yelled and her eyes widened.
“What!!! Shane…….it wasn’t my….” She tried to protest but just then two securities came in immediately.
“Take her out” Shane instructed and they moved to Stella.
“What!, Hey don’t touch me…..don’t Fucking touch me” she yelled.
“Carry her!” Shane demanded and they bundled her up. Mistakenly, her dress shifted up revealing the panties she is wearing, the securities took her out without minding her wear.
“I’ll be back for you Shane, I’ll be back!!!” She screamed as they took her away.
Shane quickly rushed to Ava who was still bent, hugging her knees tightly to herself.
“Mia” he called, his expression filled with worries and she looked up at him, she had tears in her eyes as sweat filled her face.
His heart skipped a beat on seeing her expression and he took her up hugging her to himself.
Ava mind was somewhere else totally.
He can’t be the one right? There are so many people bearing Stella and she can’t just be the only one bearing that name?
She snapped out of her thought and looked up to him.
“Who…is…she?” She asked, stammering.
He sighed loudly. “My Ex, the one I was talking about” he replied, placing her head on his chest.
“Why did she come back, She still has feelings for you?” She asked.
“But I don’t, my heart belongs to you and only you not someone else” he replied and her eyes became blurry, soon her eyes closed and her head bent.
Shane sighed and carried her up in a bridal style to the room in his office, he laid her on the bed and touched her forehead.
Her temperature was cool and he kissed it covering her with a thin blanket before leaving the room.
Anthony entered his office to see Shane just coming back from the room.
“Hey dude, isn’t that Stella that I just saw now!” He asked reminiscing earlier, he actually saw the securities bundling Stella out.
“What the heck is she doing here!?” He added.
“Maybe I should have just strangled her!!!” Shane hissed loudly.
“After all she did, she still came back…..what gut!” Anthony scoffed and Shane sat on his swivel chair.
“Dude, the internet is on fire……what is going on between you and your P.A” Anthony asked taking the seat in front of him.
“Just as you saw it!” Shane snapped.
“Are you kidding me Shane, why didn’t you tell me about it…..are you now keeping secret from me” Anthony protested.
“You’re talking like a girl right now!” Shane scoffed and he chuckled.
“Maybe I am…” Anthony teased brushing his short dark hair like a girl.
Shane face twisted into a frown as he watched Anthony. “It doesn’t fit you at all” He said and Anthony laughed wholeheartedly….
AN HOUR LATER*
Shane was sitting beside Ava as he stroked her hair, soon her shoock her head and he became alerted.
He bent beside her staring at her as her eyes became blurry at first, soon it opened fully as it landed on Shane beside her.
He flashed her a smile “Gawd!, I thought you lost consciousness” he hugged her and she smiled lightly.
“It nothing big….”.
“Is it still disturbing…..I can arrange an appointment….”
“I’m fine, Cyrus..” She cut him off and sat up on the bed, her eyes roamed around the room and she furrowed her brows.
“Are we in your home or in the company?” She asked.
“What does it looks like!, We are in the company of course. This is my personal inner room” He replied and she blinked twice.
The room became silent as the tension was palpable.
“My phobia!” Ava broke the silence and he turned to her.
“When I was still younger, I had the life I have always wanted but it all went down the drain in one night” she sniffed as she explained.
Shane eyes were on her as he listened.
She faced him to see his eyes on her expecting her to continue and she soon faced the ceilings.
“I was…I….I was…..I” she sighed as Shane pulled her into his arms patting her back.
“It okay'”
“I was brutally raped that day, it became the darkest and worst day of my life which led to my kids and my trauma” She blurted and his eyes widened in shocked.
What!!! Raped?? How ridiculous!?
“Since then I felt like I was a living dead not until I met my aunt who made me strong till today, if not for her I would have committed suicide” Ava added …
“I developed an Androphobia that why I never go close to men even Carlos, I’ve once almost killed him………I was even led to this city because of him” She said and Shane broke the hug cupping her face.
He cleaned the tears dropping from her eyes and kissed it.
He hugged her again tighter than before. He had once committed such act but never knew who it was till now.
The fact that Ava was raped made him more guilty about it.
She can’t be the one right? She’s surely not the one.
He sighed and shook his head slowly.
2PM~SKYLIGHT ACADEMY*
Kyle, Kayla and Amaya walked out of the school together, the school had closed for the day and they decided to wait outside for their respective parents.
Suddenly, A car pulled over and the windows whined down.
Amaya eyes widened on seeing Isabella. “Mum!!!” She exclaimed surprisingly, Isabella has never picked her up from school, her nanny always does that.
Instantly, she turned to Kyle and Kayla.
“That my mum, will see you guys tomorrow!” She waved at them.
“Yea, your mum is also pretty” Kyle completed and she chuckled before leaving for Isabella’s car.
She stepped into the car, smiles beaming on her face.
“I never knew you’ll come over mum, I’m shocked!” Amaya exclaimed but she didn’t get any response. She traced Isabella gaze outside and it landed on the twins.
“Who are they?” Isabella asked.
“My friends” She replied and Isabella twitched her lips scornfully.
“I’m sure it must be here!!” She mumbled inwardly.
“Mum should we get ice cream, I’m craving for it” Amaya suggested.
“Sure!” Isabella replied absentmindedly and Amaya squealed.
Meanwhile, a taxi stopped at their back and Ava face appeared, Isabella covered her widened mouth as she stared shockingly at Ava on her side mirror.
She has a child, not even one!!!!
“I guess this is finally my chance, Shane must know about this” She said as her lips formed into a dry smirk.
“He can never be with her!” She mumbled confidently.
“Mum, what did you say?” Amaya asked.
“Nothing, let go” She replied and put on her seatbelt, driving off instantly.
DAWSON’S VILLA*
Mr. Dawson was in his balcony, a newspaper with him as usual. He actually saw the news and his mind was filled with different thought of it.
Is it true? Is he changed for real??
He thought of calling Shane but he shook his head. “Not yet!” He sighed loudly.
He stood up and walked into his room.
DAWSON’S FASHION COMPANY*
Isabella walked elegantly into Shane’s office confidently to meet him on his Laptop in front of him.
“Hey Shane!” She flashed him a smile and he raised his brows.
“Bella, what’s are you doing here!?” He asked.
“Can’t I come check up on you” She replied waving her hands dismissively.
“Whatever” she rolled her eyes and sat down in front of him.
“Don’t you think you are being played just like Stella did?” She asked and he folded his arms on his jaws.
“Played? How?” He asked.
“The so-called P.A, what your relationship with her” She asked, a hint of jealously in her voice.
“And why do you want to know about it!”
“Because we are best friends” she replied chuckling and he scoff lightly.
“You seem not to regard that anymore!” He said and she twitched her lips.
“Did she ever tell you she had a child not even a child, children!?” Isabella asked and he raised an eyebrow.
“Children?” Shane repeated.
“Gawd, this lady is playing you Shane, Get your act together. Do you wanna feel empty just like Stella used you” She snapped and he furrowed his brows.
Suddenly, Ava came into the office and Isabella faced her. She is just coming from home where she had dropped the kids.
“You wretched thing!” She snorted standing up against her.
“You thought I don’t know your plans, your plans to wreck him up right?” she added.
“Excuse me, I don’t know what you are talking about” Ava defended.
“Why will you! Have you even told him you had kids…….yet you are throwing yourself at him” Isabella spat and Ava grinned.
Shane approached them and moved Isabella away from Ava.
“Bella leave!” He instructed.
“Shane she has a child!”
“I know about it so now Leave!” He repeated and she gritted her teeth before marching out of the office.
Shane went to Ava and held her shoulders. “Mia, are you okay” He asked.
“I’m fine” she snapped removing his hands.
“Why do they keep coming after you? First it was the lady earlier and now this” She asked.
“Should we just run away where no one would disturb us” He suggested, stealing a kiss from her.
“Are you kidding me,” She chuckled.
Meanwhile, Isabella went to Alicia’s office.
“Miss Isabella”
“Hey come see me tonight, it mustn’t surpass today…..I have something for you to do” She snapped and left.
“Okay miss” she smiled staring at Isabella retreating backs.
AVA’S RESIDENCE*
Ava stepped out of Shane’s car and he alighted too.
“You wanna come in” She said and he nodded. He walked towards her and entwined their hands as they walked into the house.
Meanwhile, Kyle and Kayla were on Maggie’s phone as they played video games. A news popped into the screen and Kayla mistakenly clicked it.
“Kayla, you just ruined this game” Kyle groaned and stood up from the couch.
“It not really my fault, the message keeps coming” Kayla defended as it led them to the certain trending news.
“What is this!” Kayla asked as she scrolled to see a picture. Her eyes widened on seeing the figure.
“Kyle, come see this” she gestured as Kyle went to her immediately.
“Is this not mum!” She pointed at the lady in question.
“Yes!, I think that Mr. Shane too” Kyle exclaimed and they went to the headlines.
“Ohhhhh!” They exclaimed their eyes gleaming on understanding what it meant.
“I guess my dream is finally coming true, I can’t believe this……” Kayla muttered as she shook hands with Kyle.
Instantly, the entrance door opened and Ava slides in with Shane behind her.
“Mum!!!” They exclaimed and rushed to her, Ava bent to their height and hugged then closely kissing their hair.
“Where is Aunt Maggie?” She asked and they turned back.
“I’m right here!?” Maggie voice came as she descended the stairs slowly.
The twins eyes met with Shane and they went to hug him too, he carried them both in each sides of his arms.
“Woah Mr. Shane, I love your muscles…. they’re stronger than mine” Kyle exclaimed as he saw Shane’s arms, he tightened his fist to show his muscles but it was too small.
Shane chuckled at his reaction. “You don’t have muscles yet Kyle” He said and he pouted.
“At least, I can do more exercise to gain it” He bragged.
“It will still be the same” Kayla teased, chuckling.
Shane dropped them both.
“Let go to the dining, I made dinner already” Maggie muttered as they turned to go to the dining but Kyle stopped them.
“Wait, I have something to show you….A minute please!” Kyle demonstrated his index finger and turned to the door.
“Kyle what do you wanna do!” Kayla whispered into his ears.
“Watch me” he grinned cutely and left.
They all waited patiently as Kyle came back with a Zinnia flower, he knelt in front of Shane raising the flower to him.
“Mr. Shane” he called looking up at him, smiles on his petty face.
“Huh, what with the…….”
“Will you be my Dad!?”