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ONE WEEK LATER

AVA'S POV

That night--- it still plays on my mind like a film, but I need to forget it.

It was a mistake. 

Meaningless.

FORGET THAT KISS, AVA.

I remember Sir saying the other day when I awkwardly and uncomfortably came to office, "What happened last night was a mistake. You were alone and I thought you needed someone."

I still can't imagine that he said those words. How cruel! He kissed me. It was all him and now he... how dare he?

I also reply that day, "What happened last night? I don't remember."

Of course, I did remember.

How could someone forget that.

That kiss.

Why am I even thinking about that? I should be focusing on the birthday.

I looked at the watch. It was almost 12.

Tomorrow's daddy's birthday. I can't wait to wish him and I'm so exited.

Me and mom have planned it all.

All I got to do today is nicely go to office then to club and quickly come back home before papa returns from work.

I'm so glad that after that night, the other day when I went to club, Nathan didn't say anything to me. I mean he wasn't mad. I thought he'll be really angry. But he mostly remained silent.

It struck 12 and I was already standing outside mom and dad's room and I know he'll be sleeping and I shouldn't disturb him, but I'm her crazy, lovely daughter.

I opened the door and jumped on the day.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DADDY." I said cheerfully.

I was so happy.

He was already up, he knew that this all was going to happen. I think that's why he was preapred.

He laughed and we hugged.

Mom was also smiling, but pretended as if I ruined her sleep, "Still act like a baby. When will you grow up, lady."

"She will always be my baby." Dad said kissing on my forehead.

We talked so much and laughed. It was all perfect. I, then, went to sleep for I know I had to go to office too. Because my boss can not give me break for a day.

Ugh!

Well, I'll get a break from club.

Before I closed my eyes and I saw the message:

*"Tonight I'll fu*k you, my baby."*

Okay this is too much. I need to know who's this person. This person is consistently sending me such vulgar messages.

I put my phone down angrily.

I need to know who the fuck is sending me these messages.

Not thinking about the stupid messages anymore, I splet calmly.

♣

The alarm woke me up and I didn't take much time to turn it off and got up.

I quickly took a shower and wore my jeans and a dress shirt. I was now ready.

I went down and ate heartily.

Today I was so much active.

♣

The office was like usual. Work, work and work.

"The ceremony in Alaska..." Sir started.

I told him already that I can't go. He always bring up this topic.

"Sorry, Sir. I can't go. I told you before." I interrupted him.

He looked at me dangerously, "At least let me finish what I was saying."

"Sorry."

"The ceremony will now be after a month."

"A month?" I thought it was like after a two or three days.

"The Chinese really want you to be there." He said.

"If it's after a month. I think I can go." I said.

But I seriosuly don't want to go. Ever since that kiss happened. There's so much awkwardness with him and traveling with him will be a greater disaster.

"Okay. It's done that. You'll go."

"What?" How could he make the final decision.

"No further arguments, Ava."

And yes did I tell you. Ever since that coffee and kiss he somehow have started calling me by my first name rather than 'Miss Williams'. I remember the first time he called me by my first name when I accidently dropped coffee over him. Now I've gotten used to him calling me 'Ava'.

I think he himself isn't aware that he calls me Ava now. I also don't want to tell him because I like the way he says my name.

I really do.

♣

Sitting in office. Sir asked me about my dad's birthday. He also asked me to wish him.

I was working when I realise that today I had a favor to ask Sir.

"Sir, I need you to give me the details of the person who's sending these messages to me." I said to him, a little hesitant to ask.

"You're still receiving those messages?" He looked actually concerned. But why was he concerned for me?

I nodded.

"Send me the number." He said.

I messaged him that phone number.

He picked up this phone and called someone. "Carl, I'm sending you this number. I need details of the perosn using this. Make sure I get the details tonight." He talked to him in a complete business-like manner.

Now I was a little relieved.

I should've asked Sir about this before.

At least now I'll know who it is.

♣

Office hours ended. When I left office, after changing into comfortable clothing for training, Aaron was out the exit, leaning by his Audi R8.

"Let me drop you to your house." He said as I reached near him.

"I'll go myself."

I had to go to the club and tell Nathan that I can't train today because of my dad's birthday and I didn't want Aaron to know that I go to a training club.

"Why? You can come with me." He said and then added, "I won't bite."

I he for real!

"No." I rejected and went away.

He kept standing there. He was suspicious about me... I guess. At least that what his eyes told.

I shook my head. Giving zero fuck about it and went to the club.

♣

The club had few people today.

I went to Nathan who was teaching someone boxing.

"Nathan, I wanted to tell. I can't train today. Today's my dad's birthday." I told him, standing down the fighting ring.

He stopped, but didn't say anything and continued boxing.

Why didn't he replied?

"Nathan, I just told you something."

He stopped, took off his gloves and threw them down.

The gloves made a sharp noise, making me jump.

He was angry. I knew it. But why?

"Ava, I sick of your excuses. I don't think you want to train anymore. You barely come here now." He was rude.

"I was busy." I said honestly.

"You're busy all the time. What's wrong with you. I think your dreams have changed."

"It's still the same." I cried.

How could he say that.

"I only have a few days left of training and then I'll join." I told him/

"You missed so much that now you need 2 more months of training."

"NO. That's not right." This can't be true.

"I remember when you came the first time. You really wanted to achieve that goal. But now this Ava... she has changed."

I am changed?

NO!

"I don't need anymore training. I'm ready to take the test and join the force." I looked right at him fiercely.

"And you're going to come back just the way you first time did. Helpless." He was angry and so was I. "Don't you remember, Ava. The night you came to me the first time. You begged me to train you so you could be a police officer. You said you wanted to protect the world from the monsters."

"No need to remind me." Yes, yes my impulse is still the same. I never wanted to work at Smith's Intuitive. Ever since that night when my ex-husband attacked me for the secondth time and I got him arrested.

I wanted to end such people and being a police officer seemed the only reasonable way.

I remember my parents telling me when I told them about my desire. "No. No way. We know you're afraid of Ethan, but he's in jail now and he's not going to hurt you." They said to me.

But my motive was bigger than this. I did give the test for joining the force, but I failed.

My parents were mad that time, "It's a nasty impulse." I remember my mom shouting at me.

I don't know... if it was nasty or a good one. What I knew that I was not going to give up.

Now after so much I have done. Worked at Smith even though I didn't want to. Worked only to help myself financially. Now that I have trained so hard. Now that I'm ready to take the force entering test once again... he's saying I CAN'T. My trainer's saying I can't.

"I don't need anymore of your traning. I know I'm ready and yes, I'll not be coming here anymore." I said to him rudely.

How dare he said I can't!

"Go ahead. But this time don't come back crying to me."

I will not!

I was fuming with rage.

I moved to the exit and came out of the club... on the cold dark damp street.

I inhaled and exhaled looking at the sky.

Calm down, Ava. Cheer up. It's your dad's birthday. Just be confident and forget all that happened inside.

I smiled and when I looked down.

I was startled to see Sir standing in front of me.

Right in front of me.

"So this was your secret. A traning club." He had a hint of a smile on his face.

"Were you following me?" I started moving and he followed me.

"Now I know where you learnt punching in the air." He chuckled.

I didn't respond and started walking on the footpath, towards the nearest subway.

"Let me drop you." He said running towards me and then moving with me.

I really didn't want to walk.

I was not in the mood.

"Okay." I accepted making him go in a shock.

I sat with him on the passenger seat and he started driving.

"So any particular reason for training?" He asked.

"Self-defence." I simply replied.

"Hmm."

He turned on some music and I really liked his taste.

We reached my home.

"Thank you for giving me a ride." I smiled and turned to open the door.

He stopped me.

"Can we go for a dinner or something tomorrow? I mean if you don't have to go to your shady training club." He asked.

What?

He wants to have dinner with me. But why?

Well.... I don't think that I got any kind of problem with that. I'm also not going to the club from now on.

"Okay." I replied, smiling. He was surprised by my reply but he smiled, which looked extremely dashing.

"Good night, Sir." I went out and moved to my porch.

He was in his car looking at his phone. He said loudly from his car, "Ava, I received the details of that person from Carl. I'm sending them to you."

He sent me and I looked at my phone.

The screen popped with his picture and name.

I went into deep shock. It felt like there was no ground below me.

The phone involuntarily dropped from my hands.

I looked at sir who was concerned.

He got out immediately from the car and asked coming towards me, "What happened, Ava?"

I heard my mom's shouting voice inside the house and saw that the door was already open.

Before Sir could reach up to me, in the state of shock, I hurrid inside.

"Mom." I cried.

"Here honney." I followed her voice and went to the living room.

I went numb. Looking at him standing right in front of me, I couldn't think properly.

There I saw him with a gun in his hands.

He turned and looked at me with a big smile on his horrid face, "Oh, my dear Ava. Aren't you happy to see your husband?"

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N e x t :
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