Chapter 98
Chapter 98
- Back to NYC
<<. Avery. >>
I unlock the door and step inside, taking in the familiar sight of my living room. It feels so odd. When I packed my bags almost 2 months ago, I thought I would be back in 3-4 days.
Can so much change in a matter of 8 weeks?
It certainly can. I am a live example.
I breathe a sigh of relief, grateful to be back in my cozy little space after two long months away in California. Too bad. It’s my last few days in this apartment.
I pick up my phone to call dad. I need to survey this Ethan situation. Joy and Della must have been throwing tantrums at home.
Dad picks up the call at the third ring and says, “Hello my girl!”
“Hey Dad! How are you doing?”
“Hold on a sec,” he tells me and talks to someone else. “No. I will come back by evening.”
“Yea, Avery… tell me.”
I frown. “You seem busy. Should I call you later?”
“No, that’s alright. I am going out…” Then he whispers. “It’s been such a shit storm lately. I cannot tell you.”
I swallow hard. “Because of Della and everything?”
“God, Avery.. Yes.” He sighs. “Hold on,” he says as he turns off the radio behind him. I am guessing he got inside his
car.
“Yes… it’s on speaker now. Well, for starters, Joy and I have agreed to separate for three months and after that, we will decide how we both feel about divorce. Who knows, things could get better by then.”
He says in an extra cheerful voice, and I know he is trying to force it. I don’t point out. Whatever makes it easy for him to cope up.
“That’s great, dad. So is she still at home or-”
“Yes, but she has packed herself some bags and she will go to another house we have at the outskirts of the city.”
I internally roll my eyes. Sounds over dramatic. I am sure dad must have offered her a place to stay nearby. Because I know how nice he is.
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“Anyway… what else?”
“Della called me. What the hell has happened?”
Dad sighs. “I am going to figure it out. Della has been hysterical. I am sure it’s just a publicity stunt by him. But you know what Avery… I am about to pull support from both of them. I have made up my mind. I cannot be there to watch my own daughter ruin her life.”
I blink, trying to process if I heard him right.
So far, every single day, somehow… he juggled all the balls. Not even in my wildest dreams did I expect this from
him.
“ummm dad… I don’t know what to say…” considering how me and Della are kind of mortal enemies now.. of course I am happy that he has decided to pull support from her.
“You don’t have to. I told you because it will bring you under heat again.”
I snort.
“So far I am just used to this.”
“Anyway. I am happy you are shifting to California for good.” He changes the topic.
I smile. “yea… I guess I will get to go more outdoors in Los Angeles. In NYC it’s like we get too busy trying to keep up with the fast–paced life.”
Dad laughs. “Oh I have always loved Los Angeles‘ laid–back, relaxed lifestyle, once we meet Liam’s family-” I wince at dad’s use of his fake name. I don’t know how we are going to explain that part. Miles was right. In names of games, we fucked up real bad.
“-we can go hiking or may be some beaches activities.”
After talking to dad for some more time, I cut the call. But my head doesn’t stop reeling.
I look around and see that the dust has accumulated in the corners of the room, and there are a few cobwebs here and there. I had plans to hire a housecleaner service for a day, but after a conversation with dad I need some distraction. So I grab the vacuum and start cleaning, determined to make my apartment feel like home again. I have to stay for a week. I want to enjoy my time in a clean house.
I spend almost an hour cleaning my head and it doesn’t stop thinking about everything that has been happening lately. The Dom’s club, the training, kept me busy. I will always be grateful to Miles for being around. He always has a way of making me feel better, and I’m grateful to have him in my life.
My phone chimes after a while and I smile to see a text from Jake.
Jake: ‘Are you dead or something?”
Me: I just got back home, and I was wondering if you wanted to grab dinner tonight?‘
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Jake Boure thing it looks like you wouldn’t have asked if I hadn’t contacted you”
Mep 1 was about to
Jake Liar. Anyway, I was just about to head out. How about we meet at an Italian place on the 8th?
Mr. Sounds perfect. I’ll meet you there in half an hour?
I quickly finish up the deaning. By the time I’m done, I’m exhausted, but I’m also looking forward to a night out with Jake. I am sure he will complain about Lena so much.
As I get dressed and put on some makeup, I make a quick to Miles, too. He is busy, so I call Lena after that. It’s been a while since I’ve talked to her properly. She teases me about getting a boysister and how I have forgotten her.
“We met four days ago. Shut the fuck up. I tell her while applying the mascara. She laughs.
When I arrive at the restaurant, Jake is already there, sitting at a table in the corner. He stands up when he sees me and greets me with a hug,
“Sot it turns out your husband is not a GrandPar
1 giggle, remembering the conversation we had after my wedding night. Everything seems so funny now.
He apparently is not.” I snort.
“So, what’s the plan now that you’re back?”
I’m not sure yet,” I say, taking a sip of my water. I’m thinking about investing most of the money. It’s been sitting in my account for too long…
He nods. “Well, I am glad you didn’t waste it in a heartbeat like some lottery winners do.”
I snort. Yup. Plus, Mr M miller is a pretty successful businessman… so I am taking his advice too…”
I spent some time with Isha working on proposals. I think I can safely say that Isha likes me. I showed some plans to Miles, and he was impressed. Although he added I should diversify so I don’t lose everything if one investment goes
bad.
We spend the rest of dinner talking about investing and what Jake and Lena plan to do with their money. I am mostly leaving them in charge of the music company. They have helped me from the start. I am confident they can handle it pretty well.
By the time we finish eating, it’s already pretty late, and I’m feeling tired. I say goodbye to Jake and head back to my apartment.
Fuck, I need to start packing tomorrow. And donate the stuff I don’t want to keep or can take to California.
As I reach for the doorknob, my phone rings, and I’m momentarily distracted.
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“Jane?”
“Oh yes! The Pet.” She laughs.
“Hey How are you doing?”
“I am good. I just got an email that your master has delayed the auction again. What the fuck, Girl?”
I bite my lips.
“I–fuck, I dont know,” I laugh nervously. “Are people pissed about it?”
“Oh well, I know they are gonna inflate the price so much.”
I facepalm myself.
“What can I say… when I opted for auction I hadn’t realized that M will… I mean, he will become my boysister.”
She hums. “I can sense he will collar you soon.”
I lean on the kitchen counter in the darkroom and smile.
At first I felt the collar sounded too odd. too degrading. But now I have understood it’s just a term people prefer to
show their submission.
“Well, I’m excited for that too…”
We talk about random stuff, and I eventually cut the call.
That’s when I realize the apartment is too quiet. There’s a feeling of unease in the air. I glance around.
Maybe I am too tired. I think to myself and walk towards my bedroom.
A shiver passes down my spine when I see the curtains are drawn, even though I always leave them open. And there’s a strange smell in the air, like something burning.
That’s when I notice the broken glass on the floor.
My heart races. I turn around and try to run back out the door, but it’s already too late.
A pair of hands grabs me and throws me on the floor. My head hits the bed and everything goes fuzzy.
“Fucking whore,” I hear his low and menacing voice.
I freeze, my mind going blank with fear and pain. I don’t know what to do, how to get out of this situation.
“What the fuck is this all about, Ethan?” I ask in a shivering voice as I press my head with my palm.
He doesn’t answer.
My heart pounds as I see him wear a mask on his face. Then he takes out a spray bottle and I try to crawl away from
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him.
And that’s when everything goes black.
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