To Hate My Stepbrother

Ava’s POV

Getting home, I decided I was going to call Nicole and just talk to her about losing my job. I needed that comfort from my best friend and although she might be very busy I knew that she’d be willing to offer me the support I need.

Nicole also stayed in Los Angeles and she has her life going on perfectly well for her that sometimes I wish I was in her shoes and get to enjoy such luxury or love.

She got married to her sweetheart, Ryan and they both moved here after they got married, they both have a beautiful two year baby girl that I’m the godmother of.

Ryan owns a car dealer store and lots of employees so he mostly stayed at home to take care of Celia, their daughter. Nicole on the other hand works outside town.

She’s a banker and only has to come home on weekends. She spends Friday to Sunday with her family before going back again on Monday, whenever Nicole was around Ryan would go to his workplace to inspect and put some things in order.

Nicole had become very busy and I just couldn’t help but be envious of her. It wasn’t toxic but sometimes I question my own life.

Why am I having it so rough and she’s getting it not really easy but she has everything I would give an arm and a leg for?

While my life wound up being a dumpster and a trash fire, Nicole’s life is better. She has a beautiful daughter, a kind loving husband and a well paying job.

Her home is beautiful and whenever I go there I always wish to lead a life like that. Sighing, I shoved the thoughts to the back of my mind as I went to take a look at Miss Lucy’s bowl.

I shouldn’t be thinking about things like this.

Shrugging, I decided to get my mind off things and only focus on seeing my best friend tomorrow. It’s a Saturday and I knew she’d be home.

Picking up my phone, I kept myself occupied with a puzzle game I’d downloaded when I was bored. I smiled as I put the pieces together and it wasn’t long until my stomach growled.

Walking to the kitchen, I made myself scrambled eggs and when I was done eating I retired to the bed with the thought of how perfect Nicole’s life is.

***

Turning on my bed, I opened one of my eyes to see how bright it was and without wasting any more time, I stood up to start getting ready for my meeting with her.

I was brushing my teeth when her call came in again, she’d told me she couldn’t wait to see me and I just knew that she would want to have me welcomed in a grand style.

“Look who’s here!” Nicole announced to Celia who was playing with her games but soon dropped everything as her small feet padded towards me and I carried her.

Having my seat on one of the couches in their sitting room, I asked about Ryan and Nicole told me he’d gone to the car store to check some things out and I smiled.

“I ran into Mason about a week ago,” I started as I fiddled with Celia’s hair, “and he’s been calling me, I mean, why on earth is he just calling me after all these years?” I added.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Lifting my eyes up to look at Nicole when she wouldn’t say anything about what I’d said about Mason which is unlike her, I found out that she’s been staring at me in disbelief with her mouth dropped open.

“You saw Mason? Here? In LA?” She asked and I confirmed her doubts by moving my head back and forth affirmatively.

“He won’t stop calling me and I have no idea what to do.” I replied and she shrugged as she recovered from her shock.

“I don’t know what to say either but the last thing I would say is that you should ignore him,” she started talking, “because well, four years ago I advised you against the relationship with him but you did what you wanted anyways.” She finished.

She’s right, she really did warn me and had even tried to stop the relationship but couldn’t because I was too happy with him and that was what she wanted.

“So what do I do?” I asked with a sigh and she shrugged again before handing me a plate of cookies and a glass of milk.

“This time I’ll advise you to follow your heart but please, whatever it is you both want to have going on do let your parents know about it no matter what the consequences might be.” She replied and I understood what she meant.

Mason and I can’t keep sneaking around if anything would ever happen between us but at this point I don’t think anything would ever happen.

“Oh Nicole, I’m knee deep in debts,” I groaned, changing the topic, “they’re all due soon and I have no means of paying back.” I added as I closed my eyes and rested my back.

I told her about how I lost my job and how I knew that my ex husband was the one behind it. Nicole cussed him loud enough that I had to tell her to cool it down because of Celia.

She finally did and I just couldn’t help but think about how extremely lucky I am to have her as my best friend. I could comfortably turn to her whenever I have no one else to turn to.

“I could lend you some money to pay off your debts, that way you won’t have to worry.” She suggested, her voice was soft and there was a hint of sympathy in it.

“No, I don’t want to be too much of a burden by leeching off you.” I sighed as I turned down her offer and her face dropped.

“You’re never a burden and you’ll never be a burden.” She reassured me but I only forced out a weak smile.

Having Nicole to lend me some money isn’t what I really need right, “but there is something you could do for me though.” I said.

Nicole’s eyes lightened as she asked what she could do. I told her she could help me by securing me a job at her office and it didn’t take long for her to promise to try her best for me.

I can’t wait, if she’s able to get me a job where she works then my life would change for good.