Chapter 15

"How would you define me?"

"Are you seriously asking me that?"

"Yes!"

"Okay, you asked for this... First off, you're ignorant, selfish, stubborn, like seriously fucking stubborn. Back in high school you act like you don't care but you do, you're always running from your emotions." Ixora hesitated. She noticed Seth was a bit gloomy. "Is this about Ava?"

"What makes you say that?"

"Her lover boy is coming back to town right?"

"How the fuck did you know?" Seth sounded curious.

"You love her don't you?" Ixora's words struck Seth's chest. He was impressed she could read him right through his silence.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Seth blushed.

"Oh really?" Ixora scoffed, "Then why didn't you do it?"

"What?"

"Why did you terminate the contract? You had her company in your hands but you'd let it go," Ixora locked her gaze on Seth. "She's changing you!"

"I'm still the same person you know,"

"I doubt that, the Seth I knew was ruthless and craved power," She hesitated "Now you're just a pussy hiding behind a desk,"

Seth wondered if Ixora was right, has he gotten soft? He stared at the ownership documents of Ava's company, he knew taking over her company would hurt Ava's feelings. Seth stared blankly at Ixora, Ava has made him vulnerable, Ixora was right. He's now a pussy behind a desk.

* * *

"I can tell your nervous," Macy grinned at Ava.

"I can't believe he's coming today," Ava tossed some clothes on the bed, her closet was almost empty and she still haven't found the perfect dress to wear for Aiden.

"Why don't you wear this?" Macy had a big smile on her face as she held up a bikini.

Ava's face turned red, pervert! She growled at Macy like a young wolf. Macy's health improved quickly as days went by, Ava was always by her side supporting and pissing her off. Ava just received a call from Seth, her company was off the hook and ready for business, and no one knew why Angela decided to drop the charges. Ava was filled with joy, nothing could ruin this day.

Ding!

A message notification popped into her phone. "He's here!" Ava looked at the mirror arranging her hair. "I'm such a mess,"

"Hey?" Macy tossed her a jacket. "Go get him, tiger,"

Ava kissed Macy on the cheeks and slammed the door. She drove her Cadillac down to the airport, it was a thirty minutes drive. Ava enjoyed the fragrance coming from her car, she tapped the steering wheel softly nodding her head too, 'Barcelona' by Ed Sheeran.

"Fuck yes," Ava arrived at the airport, she slammed her door, and ran towards the entrance. Struggling through the crowd, Ava felt a tap on her shoulder.

"Are you lost?"

Aiden's voice made her heart skip a beat, her body responded immediately and she hugged him. Aiden had a big smile on his face and hugged Ava tighter.

"I can't believe you're here," Her face was red, Ava wanted to kiss him but she held herself, she wanted Aiden to kiss her first.

"Well, what can I say? This city is like a ghost calling out my name," Aiden smiled.

"So where do we go from here?" Ava was anxious, she wanted to show Aiden her company.

"We are going to the court to sign the wedding paper,"

"We?" Ava was confused.

"I'm so sorry, where are my manners," Aiden stretched out his hand and held a girl's hand that was standing by his side. Ava didn't notice because of the adrenaline rush flowing through her body. "This is Miranda, my fiancee,"

Fiancee? Ava's soul just died, everything was suddenly on mute. Fiancee? Aiden's voice replayed in her head. Ava stood there like a ticking bomb.

"Nice to meet you!" Miranda smiled at Ava.

"I Uhm..." Ava was about to lose it. "I uh.." she tried holding back the tears.

"It's a pleasure meeting you too," Seth said as he appeared from the crowd.

"And you are?" Aiden asked.

"I'm Seth, I came with Ava," Seth held Ava's hand.

"She didn't tell me, she's in a relationship already," Aiden glared at Ava who was lost in thoughts.

"Well, she always works herself out and doesn't remember the most important things," Seth concluded.

Aiden looked at his cell phone and saw a message from his driver, he gave Seth his number inviting him for dinner. Seth accepted the invitation with a light smile on his face.

"Hey!" Seth snapped his fingers.

"He's getting married," Tears rolled down her cheeks.

"It's okay," Seth hugged Ava. "Everything will be okay,"

Ava cried on Seth's shoulder and tried to pull herself together.

* * *

"He what!" Macy yelled.

"He's getting married," Seth looked at Macy who was pacing around in Ava's kitchen.

"We need to do something about it,"

"We?"

"Yes.. we," Macy poured in a cup of coffee.

"What are we going to do?" Seth asked.

"Let's kill him,"

"Wow, that's extreme. We can't kill him. Ava is in love, remember?"

"Okay but first, we are gonna kill his hoe,"

Ding!

A message notification popped into Seth's phone his eyes lit up and he ran out of the house. Macy wondered what got him so worked up, she sat on the couch and sipped her coffee.

* * *

Seth stopped at the airport, he searched for Ixora bumping into the crowd. His heartbeat accelerated, and sweat dripped down from his face.

"You look like you just ran a marathon," Ixora chuckled.

"Where's she?"

"Inside the plane," Ixora stepped closer to Seth.

"I guess I can't stop you now,"

"Now," She gave him a seductive smile. "Don't worry she'll be safe, it's time we spend quality mother and daughter time."

Ixora kissed Seth and walked towards the plane, she took Claire away from Seth to keep her safe. Ixora was Claire's mom but she wasn't always around to take care of her, Ixora choose her career over family and that was one decision she regretted...

Seth smiled knowing Claire is in good hands, he brought out his phone and called Ava. Tonight they are having dinner with Aiden and he wanted Ava to get her shit together.

Boom!

Seth dropped his phone as he saw the plane crashing to the ground. Firefighters drove to the crash site but before they could extinguish the fire, the plane exploded.

"Claire!" Seth yelled as the firefighters held him back.