Proof of love

"The night has just begun, don't ruin the fun by leaving," Beabianca added out loud.

Joem got up from his seat. Standing in terror at Beabianca's smile. He knew her too well to figure out that she was up to no good. For unknown reasons, he found his heart in panic for Avia.

He had spent hours convincing himself that he was not in love with his ex. However, seeing her life in danger he had no choice but to worry for her. Joem didn't trust Beabianca's kind smile held any good intentions for Avia.

Beabianca pulled at Avia's hand dragging her to the middle of the room. Her actions attracted the eyes of the guests that had attended the party. They curiously set their eyes on the two gorgeous ladies.

Avia gulped. She had a bad feeling in her gut that she was about to regret ignoring Beabianca's warning about staying away from Joem.

"What are you doing?" she whispered. Beabianca's lips curled up as a mischievous glint played in her eyes. "You are about to find out what happens to people who can't afford to keep their hands off my things," Beabianca uttered coldly.

She held Avia's gaze. The two stared at each other for a moment. Avia felt a shudder travel down her body yet she maintained her stance acting unfazed by Beabianca's actions. Deep down she was scared, the woman made her insides tie into knots.

Her eyes trailed over to Joem. Her prince charming and the only one at the party who could save her. Avia's eyes pleaded with Joem to save her, to protect her from his crazy girlfriend.

Joem met her stare. His heart was torn between the two women. On one hand, was the one who abandoned him and left him broken in pieces, and on the other hand, was his girlfriend. The woman who has stayed by his side through thick and thin making certain that he was safe.

He remained put.

"The world has seen Joem's love and trust in Avia. Seeing as he waited all this while for her and build an empire for her," Beabianca uttered. Her voice echoed to all the corners of the room. Everyone's attention was focused on her.

Beabianca let go of Avia's hand and strolled over to Joem. She picked up the glass of wine in his hand and took it with her. Joem swallowed nervously.

"But we haven't seen the same passion and love in Avia at all," she trailed and paused momentarily as though weighing on the impact of her words. "How about a test of love? To prove whether or not Avia loves Joem as much as he loves her," she suggested.

Joem's heart fell.

Avia tensed. She rubbed her hands together. Scared to wonder what the woman was up to. Beabianca was terrifying her to the core. Avia tried to remain calm but her resolve was failing her. Sweat trickled down her forehead.

Beabianca grabbed a few more glasses around the room. Avia followed her with her eyed trying to discern what she was up to. It was impossible to figure out what Beabianca was planning to do with her.

"What do you say, Jj? Do you want Avia to prove her love to you?" Beabianca threw the ball into Joem's court. To see whether or not he would run to save Avia from her.

Avia glanced at Joem. She crossed her fingers hoping that he would refuse. To turn the offer down and declare that he has complete faith in her love.

Joem let out a sweet smile to Beabianca. "If you think it's a good idea then I don't see what's wrong in her proving her love to me," Joem claimed. His word hurt Avia more than ever. It was a reality check she had been denying all the while.

A reminder that she was his wife only in name. Beabianca was the one who called the shots, she was Joem's queen and the woman of his choice.

Beabianca walked over to Avia after receiving the go-ahead from Joem. She threw the glasses on the ground shattering them into little shards.

"Arghhh," the guests panicked.

Avia jumped back in alarm as Beabianca halted in her steps. She eyed Avia without blinking. "If you truly love your husband, I dare you to dance on these shards barefoot," she challenged.

Everyone in the room was stunned. Avia and Joem exchanged looks, both of them shocked by Beabianca's request. It was not only absurd but also brutal.

Joem stepped forward to call it off. "This is cr...."

"Unless you can't do it," Beabianca spoke cutting Joem's statement. She didn't let him interfere. Joem strode next to her and leaned next to her ear. He opened his mouth to speak when Beabianca beat him to it. "You love Avia, she is the one who got away and the one you are waiting for," Beabianca let out.

Her pain was evident in her words. She locked eyes with Joem, her eyes are moistened and heartbreaking. She had only made a suggestion that would end up hurting Avia and Joem changed his mind.

The man-made tall claims that he wanted to hurt Avia. To give her double the pain that he had received back then when Avia broke up with him but he couldn't stand to see Avia in pain.

"When Avia is present I fade in existence in your eyes, heart, mind, and soul. Only she exists in your world," she admitted the bitter truth that troubled her mind. "It's always going to be her and never me," she added.

Beabianca slowly squatted down to the ground and began to untie her heels. She removed her shoes and set them aside. "Will you do it or do you lack the courage?" she asked striding forward through the shards to approach Avia.

Her face was wet with tears. She glanced intensely at Avia. 'I won't let you replace me, Avia,' she thought.

The shards pierced through the sole of her feet leaving a trail of blood in her path. Avia, Joem, and the guests gasped in shock at the sight. "Bea," Joem called out in pain.

"Beabianca, stop," Avia spoke out. Her heart squeezed in pain as she saw the scene before her. She rushed forward to pull Beabianca away from the shattered pieces of glass.

Joem grabbed Beabianca's hand and yanked her into his arms. He lifted her off ground and carried her bridal style. Avia stopped midway and stared at the scene play out. Joem lifted his eyes to her, and Avia watched his eyes grow colder toward her.

The feeling of being torn between Avia and Beabianca that Joem had faded. He found the courage to push his feelings for Avia away and concentrate on Beabianca.

"Why would you do that?" he asked. His eyes never left Avia even though he was addressing Beabianca. Avia could see it in his eyes. Joem blamed her for Beabiaca taking such a step.

"I feel like I'm screaming and no one can hear me," Beabianca responded. Wrapping her left arm around Joem's neck and her right hand clenched at his chest. She laid her head on him.

A tear streamed down Joem's eye.