To Hate My Stepbrother

Mason’s POV

The well ventilated conference room I was in with one of the investors suddenly felt stuffy when I heard Ava scream out in pain.

I just couldn’t help but imagine what he was doing to her, how was he even able to get her? I’d thought that she was in the office, I thought she was safe, especially since she never goes anywhere without her bodyguard.

“I’ll do whatever you want, just stop hurting…” I was still talking when I heard the call click, “Hello?” I called back into the phone but Chad had already hung up.

I tried calling the number back but I was unable to because it doesn’t even have an ID. What do I do now? I really need to save Ava, I can’t have her get hurt.

“What’s wrong? Are you okay?” The investor asked when I pulled my jacket off and I just couldn’t hold back. I was breaking inside of me, I was dying.

The sound of Ava’s scream rang again in my head and I just couldn’t help but think of the worse, “It’s Chad.” I answered but he only looked confused.

Sighing and trying to summon what’s left of my courage, I explained everything about Chad to him from how he had stolen money from the company to how he’d been stalking Ava that he’d kidnapped her now and is asking for me to handover the company to him.

“That’s horrible,” The investor breathed but I was already trying to think of what my next line of action would be.

“But you have to calm down, you really can’t just hand over your company to him. We can figure out a way to avert all of these and save Ava instead of giving him the company.” He explained.

He had no idea how special Ava is to me, if he knew how much I loved her he wouldn’t have suggested that I waste any time in handing the company over to Chad.

Without listening to him, I immediately rushed out of the conference room to call my Lawyer, “gather the company papers and put everything in Chad’s name.” I said as soon as he answered the call.

“What?” He asked, obviously surprised by what I’d decided to do, “You’re transferring the company into Chad’s name?” He asked again and my blood boiled in anger as I clenched my fist and if he was anywhere around me I would’ve punched him.

“I know what I said, god damn it, just get the damn papers ready in Chad’s name and bring it over for me to sign.” I ordered and hung up without wanting to hear one more word from him.

Worried, scared and impatient, I paced around my office for about an hour as I waited for my lawyer to get the papers ready and soon he came to my office so I could sign on the papers.

Signing it, I picked it up as I left my office, “Mason, think about this, you can’t just handover what you’ve worked so hard for to someone else now.” The investor said, making me stop in my tracks as I turned to look at him.

“It’s Ava!” I yelled, “she means so much more to me than any other thing and I will give everything up for her if that guarantees her safety.” I added but calmly this time.

“I’m sorry for leaving the meeting like this but I really have to go, we’ll reschedule.” I apologized and the investor gave a smile of approval.

“Be safe.” He patted my shoulder and hurriedly, I turned to leave the company so I could tell Chad that I already have what he wants from me.

Getting to my car, I had no idea where I was driving to so I called Chad and someone else picked the call but I didn’t care about who I was talking to, all I cared about was to know if Ava was safe.

“I have the papers, I signed them already and I’m ready to give it all up,” I said into the phone breathlessly, “is Ava alright?” I asked.

“Very good, I’ll send you the address and an instruction to follow,” the man answered, “you have to come alone, no cops and don’t try to act funny or you’ll lose your precious girlfriend.” He warned.

Understanding the instructions, I assured him q that I was coming alone and not with anyone. He hung up and soon my phone chimed.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

‘358 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94206. Drop the papers on the bench you find there and go home.’

The text read and I felt a little bit calm as I drove to the address in hopes that I was going to find Ava there. I got to the address and was disappointed when I didn’t find Ava.

Looking around, I dropped the documents on the bench. My phone chimed again and I picked it up to see that it was a text from an unknown number.

‘I’m at the park, can you come pick me up please. -Ava.’

Something about the text seemed off but I was too worried to care about it. Hurriedly, I drove to the park and a wave of relief swept through me when I saw Ava.

She seemed fine although she had a bloody arm and her hand held the arm so tightly I guess it was to stop the bleeding.

“Ava!” I called as I ran toward her, she was equally happy to see me but too weak to run to me. Getting to her, I pulled her into me as I held her like I was never going to let go.

“I’m so sorry, I’m sorry, are you okay? You’re hurt.” I pointed out as I kissed her forehead, cheeks and hair before hugging her again.

“I’m fine, it’s just the bleeding,” she answered with a weak smile, “Chad released me because the man suggested they kill me when he comes back.” She cried and my heart ached.

“D… did you really sign away your company?” She asked amidst tears.

“Yes, I’ll do anything for you and I’m just glad that…” I was still talking when Ava fell in my arms.