To Hate My Stepbrother

Mason’s POV

I was still in the hospital but I was glad that I had Ava with me. The fear in her eyes when the incident that landed me in the hospital happened was so evident.

I could tell that she’d imagined the worst while they were all waiting for me to wake up. The way she’d held me, sniffled and told me not to ever think of dying just when I’d proposed to her made my stomach flutter.

What if something horrible had happened to me? How was she going to live?

My gaze was fixated on her as she concentrated on dressing the wound on my arm even though the doctors had done that already.

“Ouch! That hurts.” I winced and Ava immediately moved her hand away from my wound as she looked at me with concern written all over her face.

“Are you okay?” She asked in a low tone as she searched my eyes for answers that I was trying to hide. She didn’t hurt me, I just faked it.

“I didn’t know it’ll hurt that much, do I have to call the doctors?” She asked, turning to go call the doctor when I pulled her into me and she crashed on me.

The pain I felt on my arm surged through me like a jolt of electricity but it wasn’t up to the amount of love I felt for this woman that’s so close to my heart.

“It was a joke, you could never hurt me.” I laughed as the worry on her face turned into a frown and I could tell that I was only enjoying the benefit of being on the sickbed or Ava would’ve snapped my head right out of my neck.

Smiling, I couldn’t tear my eyes away from hers even if I wanted to and moving her so her face was close to mine, I claimed her lips passionately.

The door opened and the cops came in, making us leave each other alone as they asked me questions about what happened with Chad.

I told them about everything we’d gone through with Chad and his men and how they’d even kidnapped Ava once and made me sign the paperwork for my old company to them.

“Ava told us everything already,” the COP spoke when I was done explaining and I looked over at Ava as she smiled and nodded positively.

“And I’m really making a promise to you right now that Chad will not only be put behind bars, he’ll also pay for everything he’s done.” The COP assured us.

After a while of talking to the Chief of Police, they left and Ava did too as she promised to be back soon and was only leaving because she wanted to make food for me.

She came back earlier than I’d expected and fed the food to me so passionately like I was a little child that she’d obligated to care for.

Together we booked our plane ticket to Maldives and paid for the flight. I couldn’t wait for a vacation with her after everything is finally sorted out and we have nothing to worry about anymore.

Everything was gradually going back to the way it was and soon our parents left when they were sure that I’m in the clear with Chad already arrested and behind bars too.

The sound of the phone ringing made me lift my gaze to see that Ava had already answered the call, she set it on speaker phone and we both explained to my secretary what had happened.

“I’m so sorry you had to go through all that,” the pity could be heard in her voice as she spoke, “I promise to make sure the company runs smoothly without any problem, you just rest.” She added.

It seemed like all everyone had been doing today was make promises.

Smiling, Ava and I were having a conversation and I could already tell that a storm was coming so the conversation was to distract Ava from it but it didn’t work.

The rain became louder and I could see Ava sweating already, she’d tried to hide it probably because I was still on the sickbed but she knew better than to do that from me.

She tapped her feet on the ground nervously and clutched her chest while also cleaning the sweat on her palm. Wincing, I moved so I could make space for her on the small bed.

“Join me.” I told her and she’d wanted to decline but my stare was too intense for her to.

We both laid on the bed together and I wrapped my arms around her while she placed her head on my chest and slowly her paced breathing started to slow down.

“I really wanted to wait till we got to Maldives but I don’t think I can,” she started and my curiosity spiked, she’s been acting like she wanted to tell me something lately.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

“You need to know why my first marriage ended, you deserve to know.” She sniffled.

“You don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to.” I assured her but her mind was already made up.

Sighing, she began to tell me about everything that had transpired between her and her first husband and my stomach tightened as I listened to every detail.

Why would any sane person treat a woman like Ava like she was a piece of garbage?

My anger started growing and I really wanted to meet this man so I could beat the hell out of him but for now I was glad that she was okay.

I was glad that she got out of the marriage in one piece and now that I have her I have to make sure that she doesn’t go through the same thing ever again.

“I don’t promise to be perfect, Ava,” I breathed, kissing her hair, “but I promise to be different. I promise to always make you happy till eternity and even when I feel like I’m supposed to hate you, I promise to love you.” I finished.

I had no idea if all I’d just said made any sense but Ava started crying on my chest and I could tell that she was moved.

“But one question though, where the hell is that son of a bitch? I really want to make him drop dead right now.” I laughed and she joined in heartily.

“I love you so much Mason and I really can’t wait to start the journey of forever with you.” She sighed amidst laughter.