To Hate My Stepbrother

Ava’s POV

“Let him go!” I cried, perspiring as I clutched my chest, “please, I’ll do whatever you want just let him go.” I pleaded with Chad.

The sight of Mason on the floor in his own blood and struggling to breathe caused cold shivers to run through my spine.

How am I going to live my life without him? Mason is the only person I have right now and I really can’t afford to lose him.

“Sorry,” Chad smirked as his trigger finger pulled on the trigger, “not sorry, it’s too late.” He finished and the sound of gunshot filled the air.

Everything seemed to pause as I stared down at Mason’s dead body, I’d wanted to wail but nothing came out as I collapsed on the floor.

Crawling to his side in disbelief, “Mason?” I called, tapping him continuously and nudging him in hopes that he was going to wake up but he didn’t even do as little as move his fingers.

“No, no,” I cried as I pulled him closer to me, “Mason please, stand up.” I pleaded, my heart shattering like glass. I knew what had just happened but I didn’t want to live in that reality.

I believed that my Mason was still there and if I called him loud enough he was going to wake up but it’s been minutes and he’s still lying in his pool of blood, his body had gone cold too.

“Don’t do this,” I started, finding my voice, “Mason!” I wailed, my chest hurting and my entire body trembled as I held his bloodstained body closer to my chest.

The bullet hole was still visible, it had gone directly into his heart and that was when it hit me that I’ll never get to see him again.

“MASON!” I screamed and my eyes snapped open at once. Sweating, breathing heavily and looking around in fear I relaxed when I realized that I was still in my bedroom and it was in fact a bad dream.

Silently praying that my dream doesn’t come true, I stood from the bed, my legs were shaking and I knew that it was the impact of the dream. It felt so real and for a moment I’d thought that I’d really lost Mason.

Shrugging the bad thoughts to the back of my head, I walked over to the table in the room and started working on the file I’d brought home from work.

Finishing with the file, I decided to have cereal for breakfast and when I was done I made my way to the bathroom to have my bath.

“I’m glad you’re okay, it felt real and I was just so scared that I had to call you.” I explained my bad dream to Mason when I called him.

“I’m fine, it was just a dream,” he replied and I knew that if he was with me he’d have planted a kiss on my forehead.

He told me about the meeting he’d be having soon and I couldn’t help but hope the meeting goes well for him. I missed him so much and I just hope he finishes up his work over there so he’ll be home soon.

Getting ready, I drove to work with the bodyguard that Mason had hired before he left. On getting into my office, the sight of the beautiful flowers on my table caused fear to grip me at first as I picked it up and read the note.

‘Hey baby, this is just a reminder of how much I love you. Don’t miss me too much. Kisses, Mason.’

I smiled when I finished reading the content and that was when I felt relieved. How and when was he able to prepare the flowers?

“Please put these in a vase for me.” I couldn’t stop smiling as I handed the flowers to my assistant before having my seat and proceeding to start my work.

“Ma’am, these are from the CEO,” my assistant walked back into my office and dropped some files on my desk, “he had asked that you handle the company’s account until he’s back.” She explained and I nodded.

“Thank you,” I started and she turned to leave but the sound of my voice stopped her in her tracks, “before I forget, call a meeting with the finance team, I need to talk to them about some things.” I added and she nodded positively before walking back out.

After a while she came back in to let me know that she’d called the meeting already and it’s scheduled in a few minutes from now. Thanking her, I continued attending to my files before going for the meeting.

“We have a new plan and I’d love to have you all in on it, also you should let me know what you think and if there’ll be anything to be added.” I started and the room was silent as I explained the new plan to them.

Every member of the team was able to contribute and also add some things which I promised to take into consideration.

The meeting went on for almost two hours before it ended, leaving the conference room. I went back to my office to continue my work. I had no idea how much time had passed until I took a glimpse of my wristwatch.

Getting ready for my lunch break, I made my way to the company’s cafeteria so I could get something to eat when a familiar sight caught my eyes. Looking closely, I finally realized that it was Chad.

What is he doing here?Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

I knew that he shouldn’t be anywhere around the company or Mason and I because Mason had fired him and not only that, Mason had put a restraining order on Chad when he was constituting nuisance around the company building.

“What is Chad doing here?” I asked and my assistant looked confused, “call security and have them throw him out as soon as possible.” I added before she could say anything.

Soon Chad was thrown out of the company and he was yelling at the security until I turned and our eyes met. He stopped yelling and a smirk formed on his lips as he stared at me.

It was really creepy but I shrugged it off.