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(The Hearing Day)

AVA'S POV

After all this time, during my hearing, he was right in front of me. The last time I saw him was on a stretcher. Now looking at him like this--- healhty and suited perfectly, it made me happy. But I was embarassed for him to look at me like this, standing as a defendant behind the bar.

Not even once he looked at me. He remained rather serious throughout the hearing. 

The judge sitting on his bench had made his decision after listening to the both lawyers.

There it was.

The decision!

Judge was finally going to announce if I'm guilty or not.

I had my finger crossed and my heart was palpitating at a faster pace.

I was afraid.

"After examining all and putting together all the evidences provided by the respective lawyers it is hereby pronounched that Miss Ava Marie Williams is not charged as guilty for the murder of Mr. Ethan Blake Gavin."

At first I couldn't seem to believe, then my lawyer came to me and congratulated me.

It seemed like everything around me was colorless and few pages of my life's coloring book were filled with colors.

I looked at the people at the other side of bar.

My mom was crying with joy.

I smiled at her and then looked at Aaron who now had gotten up from his seat and was going outside.

Why was he going?

Doesn't he want to talk to me?

I want to talk to him.

My proceedings for my release were being made and that's why I couldn't leave and go to him.

As soon as all the work was done, I got up and rushed towards the door.

I looked for him everywhere.

I thought he might be waiting for me outside, but he had already gone.

Was he ignoring me?

Why was he not talking to me?

I kept standing silently amongst busy people. I felt neglected. 

Mom came to me and hugged me tightly, "I'm so happy. Let's go have some drinks. Mother and daughter together."

I wanted to look for Aaron. But I couldn't say no to mom. She went through a lot. First dad's death and then all the drama that I created.

Her life was also turned upside down like mine.

I decided to go with her, while my heart decided to go to Aaron.

Sadly, I couldn't listen to my heart this time.

I went with mom.

♣

We both sat together and sipped our milkshakes. We decided to drink wine, but then all of a sudden our plan changed.

Mom kept telling me about random stuff, but I really wasn't listening to her.

Mom knew my attetion wasn't on her.

She said politely, "I hate it when I'm saying something and the person I'm talking to doesn't listen to me." She paused and added, "Your dad used to do it too. You're just like your dad."

She smiled on the thought of dad.

"I'm sorry, mom. What were you saying?"

"First you tell me. What are you thinking about? You should be screaming with joy now that you're out of that hellhole."

"I'm not thinking about anyone." I lied.

"Who said it was a person?" She caught me and guessed, "Oh, is it that boy, David's son?"

I kept silent for a while and then admitted, "Yeah, mom. I'm sorry. Now I'll listen to you."

"No need to say sorry. Do you like him?" Mom asked bluntly.

"Yes, I guess I do--- a lot."

There was a moment of silence.

"Listen to me Ava, go." Mom said.

"What?"

Go where?

I didn't understand her.

"Go to him now. He's leaving."

"What are you saying?"

"I knew that you had feelings for Aaron. I knew that boy. He's a good man. He helped me a lot in your case. He was here solely for you. He should be leaving in an hour or so."

LEAVING?

WHY?

WHEN?

"Leaving where?" I was shocked.

He was leaving without contacting me?

"Back to California where his family lives." She told me.

I got up immediately.

"Listen, Ava," Mom said holding my hands. "Don't be like me. I was coward. I didn't fight for my love. I lost. But I want you to win."

"Lost? How? You married dad. You spent such a good life with him."

"Yes, I did fall in love with your dad. He was great, but he wasn't the one I wanted to marry."

Who was it then?

"Mr. David?" I guessed.

"Yes, I loved David. But somehow we were forced to go away from each other. Ava, no matter how strong the forces act to take you away from the person you love--- keep fighting. Love is really worth fighting for."

So that's why Mr. David was so caring towards mom all this time.

I wanted to ask mom a lion question, but I didn't have time to think about anyone, but Aaron.

"Bye, mom. I'll see you later." I kissed her on her cheeks and rushed to the road.

I need to stop Aaron from leaving.

He can't leave without talking to me.

I don't know what to say to him, but I--- I just want to talk to him.

Mom followed me and passed me the car-key, "Here, take the car."

The took the key and got in.

Please Aaron, please still be here.

I think he's ignoring me because of last time. Last time in hotel I kissed him and we got close and I went away from there like a coward.

A coward who was afraid of developing feeling and no matter how hard I tried, no matter how far I would've gone, I would still have developed feelings for him--- like I have developed now.

Accelerating the car, I reached his house in no time.

I rang the door bell.

Mrs. Elliot, the maid, came out.

"Is Aaron home?"

"You mean Sir."

"Yes." I was in a hurry.

I was desperately waiting for her answer.

"No. He just left for California."

OH, NO.

He can't!

Wait! I still have a chance.

"He'll be riding his privite jet, right?" I can go to that place and find him.

"Actually he left for the airport. His jet wasn't functional today. He had booked a flight for California."

The Airport?

It can take me more than thirty minutes to reach there.

Can I even get to see him before he leaves?

What if he had left?

Ava, be positive.

I should still try.

I can't give up now.

Without wasting another minute, I started the engine and setting my destination to airport, I drove as fast as I could possibily drive.

I never drove this fast and I wasn't even afraid to drive this much fast. I was only afraid about Aaron. I was afraid that I won't reach to him in time. I was afraid that I won't be able to talk to him.

With the speed I maintained I reached the airport in about 20 minutes.

Where are you Aaron? I entered the airport and started my search.

I need to see you.

I checked the flight and I saw that his flight was here. He might've boarded his plane by now.

NO! This can't be true. I need to see him one last time.

I rushed crazy-like. I was going insane.

I don't know anything. I'm confused as hell. I don't know what name should I give to these feelings and these emotions. I don't know what I'm feeling right now. I don't know why I'm feeling this pain when he's going away from me. I don't know if it's l-ove. But I know one thing--- I don't want him to leave me.

I ran, I ran, I ran, looking for him everywhere.

With despondency, I came to a halt. I was standing somewhere in the station amongst the crowd.

Tears formed in my eyes and rolled down my cheeks.

I sobbed covering my face with my hands.

All of a sudden, someone came from behind and pulled me closer, covering my small figure with muscular arms.

I recognized the scent.

I sobbed, holding the hands tightly of the person who was hugging me.

"Why were you ignoring me," I asking crying. "Mr. Rude and Polite."

His grip around my body tightened.

I could hear his slow breaths and felt the muscles of his body drawing tight.

"I l--ov-e you. I love y-ou," Aaron repeated, his voice breaking. As he hugged me tighter, I felt his warm tears fall on my cheeks. He murmured, "I really love you, my Ava."

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THE END OF
NASTY IMPULSE

Time: 1:55 AM Thursday,
May 4, 2017

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A/N

I loved each and every character of this book with all my heart.
I can never forget Ava and Aaron.

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Thanks a million for reading this book
and for all your support!

💗😍

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signing off,
huzi.