To Hate My Stepbrother

Ava’s POV

Dropping me off at home, I said my Goodnight to Xander before going into the apartment and I was shocked out of my life when I saw Nicole standing right at the door.

“Geez! You scared me.” I shrieked, covering my mouth and trying dramatically to catch my breath, “what are you doing here?” I added before closing the door behind me and walked past her.Belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

Exhausted, I sunk into one of the couches and rested my back against it as I threw my head back and closed my eyes.

“I was waiting for you,” she responded before handing me a glass of water, “you had a lot of fun, yeah?” She asked and I nodded.

Setting the glass of water down, I told Nicole that I had a lot of things to tell her about my outing with Xander and she couldn’t wait to hear it.

“Don’t tell me you both had sex, you weren’t even out for up to five hours?” She asked and I made a retching sound.

“You’re really disgusting.” I rolled my eyes at her before telling her that that wasn’t it. Without wasting time, I explained everything to her about what Xander said and how he had advised me to go back to Mason.

“Wow, is he that stunning?” She blurted out and I raised an eyebrow, oblivious to what she meant, “I wasn’t expecting you to just let him in on everything happening in your life in just one night with him.” She added.

“He felt like an old friend and I just couldn’t help it but open up to him,” I answered, “he told me a lot of things and gave me advice that I would love to take.” I added with a sigh.

“I’m taking the first flight back to San Francisco tomorrow, I just have to.” I finally spoke again after a while of silence and Nicole looked surprised to hear that.

“Why?” She asked with one of her eyebrows raised, “you just spent three weeks away from Mason and you’re already missing him?” She teased.

“I know, I just can’t afford to waste any more time here.” I explained and silently prayed that she understood.

The frown on her face slowly faded to nothing and for a moment I was scared that my best friend was mad at me until a proud smile formed on her face and she crashed into me.

“I am so proud of you!” She screamed with a clap that I had to tell her that it was late and she needed to keep it low and not shout.

“I’m glad you’re finally deciding to take this step forward,” she added proudly, “I’m just mad that it took Xander’s advice for you to change your mind and not mine.” She finished with a childish pout.

“You asked me to sleep with him.” I laughed and she shrugged as she tried to justify her suggestion.

“I’m sorry but you’ll have to tell your boss that I can’t take that interview. Apologize to him on my behalf because I really am sorry.” I said softly and she just brushed me off.

“It’s okay, you just make sure that you work things out with Mason because I’m sure as hell that he won’t give you an opening for the third time, considering how disappointing you are.” She laughed and I hugged her with thanks.

We talked over wine a while later before we both retired to bed and I couldn’t stop thinking about Mason, I would finally get to see him after three weeks.

I’d already booked my flight and I was set for the first one leaving for San Francisco tomorrow Morning. Closing my eyes, I tried to catch a sleep.

***

The blaring sound from my phone’s alarm jolted me awake and I had to get ready for my flight. Getting to the airport, I prepared to get on board when Nicole turned me around.

“Make a promise to me right now that the next time we’ll see it’ll be for a good cause, like a wedding, a baby on the way or something.” She smiled and I nodded.

“I promise.” Getting on board, I couldn’t be any happier when we landed in San Francisco. This whole thing seemed like a big deal to me.

Making my way to the cemetery, I went to my father’s grave. I decided I was going to have a word with my father first and I spoke with him about everything going on and asked for his blessing because I was going back to Mason.

Leaving the cemetery, I called my mother and she was really happy to hear my voice that her shriek almost made my ears bleed.

“I’m done thinking about it, mom,” I breathed, “and I’m sure Mason would love me forever just the same way Danny loves you.” I finished.

“I know he will, you have my blessings. Go to him and let me know how it goes!” She giggled and I hung up as I called a cab to take me to Mason’s house.

We got there and I saw his car packed in the garage and that gave me the indication I needed to know if he was home.

Walking up to the door, I let out a heavy breath before knocking on the door and he opened it almost immediately.

My chest tightened and everything I’d planned to say to him got stuck in my throat as I just stared at him in front of me, he was also shocked to see me.

“I… I am sorry and I… it’s…” I stuttered like a little kid that had been caught doing something as I tried to apologize. I thought he would yell at me and ask me to leave.

My heart leapt for joy when he dragged me closer to him and I fell on his chest as he held me tightly and not wanting to let go.

He’s not mad at me.

“Don’t you ever, ever leave me again.” His voice broke and happy, I kissed him before staring into his eyes.

“I promise I won’t.”