To Hate My Stepbrother

Ava’s POV

Mason had to give me another weekend off work because he still thinks I’m not strong enough to start working and even though I’m strong enough I knew that I needed the break because of the stares I get anytime I step out.

Trying to get my mind off everything, I started working on the files that Mason had given me to work on at home. It was fun getting to work again and I was glad.

My phone chimed and I almost choked on my spit when I saw the huge sum of money that had been deposited into my bank account. The description stated that it was a weekend bonus but it was so much money.

Smiling, I called him and at first he didn’t pick up and I knew that it was because he already knew that I was calling to say thank you to him.

“Why did you have to let me call twice?” I asked when he finally picked up as I feigned to be mad.

“Because I know what you’re about to say and you can save both of us a lot of time if you don’t just say it.” He laughed and I joined in.

“It’s really so much money and you didn’t have to,” I started, “thank you so much.” I finished and I just knew that he was rolling his eyes at me.

“It’s fine, you deserve that and more,” He responded, “I love you.” He added before hanging up the call.

I finished with my work and got ready because I’d already decided to take Nicole and Khalid out today already.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

“So, who wants to eat ice cream and lots of junk food?” I asked and I could see the excited glint in Khalid’s eyes as they lit up.

“You know I have a sweet tooth but we really can’t just take ice cream and junk…” Nicole suggested and I agreed with her.

I decided that we were going to a restaurant first before going to the ice cream parlor and probably the park too since it’s been a while since I had so much fun.

Driving to the restaurant, I couldn’t help but notice the way everyone stared at me but I was able to shrug it off and not give it a thought because Nicole and Khalid were there to cheer me up.

We finished eating and went to the ice cream parlor where we got our ice creams before finally going to the park.

We all decided to go for a walk and it felt as though people were watching me, I turned to see some people following me and my heart skipped a beat.

Maybe they aren’t really following me and I’m just overreacting.

Shrugging them off, we chose a spot to sit and have our Ice cream. It was a fun filled day but sometimes I feel like the people around were stopping me from having as much fun as I wanted to but regardless, it was still fun.

“Excuse me?” I heard an unfamiliar voice say as a man walked up to me while I was still eating my Ice cream.

“Can I help you?” I asked with a raised eyebrow and I had no idea who he was until he brought out his phone to record what I wanted to say and also a pen and paper. He’s a reporter.

“Yes, you can actually,” he responded almost immediately as he got ready to take my statement, “can you tell me more about the relationship between you and Mason?” He asked and I could swear that my ice cream went down the wrong pipe.

“I’m sorry, I have no idea what you’re talking about.” I coughed, trying to play dumb and hope that the reporter would leave me alone.

“Oh really?” He asked and it was almost as if he was mocking me as he pulled out another phone to show me pictures of Mason and I at a restaurant laughing and also having fun at other places.

“You have no idea what this is about?” He asked again and I was starting to feel uncomfortable, “words on the street has it that you’re both siblings, is that true? Is it true that you’re having a sexual relationship with your brother?” The question became too much that my head started to bang.

“Let’s leave, Nicole.” I muttered loud enough for Nicole to hear me and without thinking about it, she helped me out of the situation with me holding Khalid as we all rushed into the car.

Nicole decided to drive and soon we were home. I couldn’t believe that Khalid also had to experience that and it hurts me so much.

Without saying another word, I walked into the bedroom and decided to tell Mason so I can tell him about what happened earlier today.

“I’m sorry you had to experience that.” He apologized like he also isn’t going through the same thing. I knew that he was, but he’s only trying to hide it from me.

*****

Tired of having to be at home all day, I decided that I was going to go to the store to pick up some groceries and also buy some things for myself.

Like yesterday, I got approached by another reporter who had been persistent since I entered the store and wouldn’t leave me alone.

“LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE!” I yelled as my breathing and walking style paced, I had no idea what else to do especially since he wouldn’t leave me alone.

“You heard the lady, leave her alone.” I let out a breath of relief when an unfamiliar man helped me out of the situation.

At this point I would be indebted to anything and anyone that helps me from the reporters because they were already driving me crazy.

“Thank you so much.” I let out when the reporter finally left and the man shrugged as he told me not to mention it.

I introduced myself to him and he did the same as we both exchanged contacts before I went home.

“Mason!” I cried into the phone when he answered, “I don’t think I can handle this.”