To Hate My Stepbrother

Mason’s POV

Seeing Ava in that state of coma was the scariest thing I’ve ever seen. I never expected that after what had happened with Aisha that Ava will ever be in this state again.

“How’s she doing, doc?” I asked when the doctor left her room to come to us in the waiting room. I’d wanted to follow them in but I was asked to wait around instead.

“She’s doing well, her vitals are stable and she’s just in a state of shock but you can’t see her now, she needs to rest.” He explained and a wave of relief swept through me as I let out a breath that I had no idea I was holding.NôvelDrama.Org © content.

“Mason, oh my god.” Ava’s mother’s voice jolted me out of my doze and I lifted my gaze to see her and my father in the hospital already,

I wasn’t expecting them to be here so soon, especially since they were like miles away. Standing up, I fell on my father’s arm and I couldn’t help the tears that streamed down my eyes as I held him.

“I thought I lost her, I really thought I…” my voice faded off as I sniffled, I couldn’t even bring myself to think about losing Ava ever.

“It’s okay, she’s fine now.” He assured me as I pulled away from him to hug Ava’s mother. She also assured me that Ava was going to be fine especially since she’s a strong woman.

They’re right, Ava has been through things that could’ve broken her but she only came back stronger than she was.

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Standing by her bedside, I watched as her full beautiful hair fell on her face and I slowly moved it away. She groaned and turned before flickering her eyes open.

My happiness knew no bounds and I had no idea how heavy my weight was on her until she let out a painful wince.

“I’m sorry,” I apologized as I laughed nervously and pulled away from her. I watched as our parents hovered over her and told her about how happy they were to know that she’s okay.

Finally regaining her strength, Ava explained everything to me and she’d even told me about how my mother was in on the plan, she had no idea I knew about it already.

“It’s fine, she was arrested in Mexico yesterday but Chad and his accomplice are still nowhere to be found.” I sighed as I sat beside her.

“I’m so sorry,” she apologized like what had happened was her fault, “What will you do about the company?” She enquired and I let out a heavy sigh.

“I have another one,” I laughed, I never want her to feel like I’ve lost it all because of her, “my last trip out of town was to finalize the other company and merge it with the one here but since things has taken a wrong turn I’ll just build it up from scratch.” I revealed and I could tell that Ava was shocked due to the look on her face.

“I’ll help you with it.” She assured me and soon we sprung into action, she didn’t care about her current state.

Reaching out to my business partners, I tried to explain in the best way I could that I was no longer associated with my old company and that I have a new one already.

Soon, my business partners kept growing and they started cutting ties with the company I handed over to Chad to join my new one.

“You’re such a genius!” Ava proclaimed as she pulled me into her and my lips landed on hers. I could taste the metallic feel of blood on the side of her lips but I couldn’t care less.

I missed everything about her, the way she smelled, the way she tasted and I just can’t wait to have her back.

“You know, I miss you so much.” I whispered into her mouth as my fingers traced her bare arm and Ava moaned in my mouth.

We’d both forgotten about where we were until the door opened and the doctor walked in, making us disengage from each other’s arms.

“You need to excuse us, Sir so we can do a quick check up on her.” The doctor explained before putting his stethoscope in his ear.

“I’ll be back soon, I promise.” I said, leaning in to kiss Ava’s forehead as I made my way out of the wardroom.

Hurriedly, I made my way to the jewelry store as I tried to look for the perfect ring for her.

FLASHBACK

“Well, I really like something simple, you know just a gorgeous ring with a tiny Diamond on top will do it for me.” Ava laughed casually as she told me the kind of ring she likes.

Smiling, I watched as she explained to me with the brightest and widest smile I have ever seen in my life how she wished her wedding would go and my whole being just wanted to make that wish come true.

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Getting into the jewelry store, I looked around for a while before finally finding the perfect ring for her. It was a silver ring and just like she’d said she wanted, it had a tiny Diamond on top and tiny atoms of sapphire was what was holding the Diamond ring.

It was the most gorgeous ring I’ve ever set my eyes on.

Hurriedly, I paid for it and asked the jeweler to pack it for me before anyone else would think of taking it. Staring at the beautiful ring, I closed the case as I smiled at myself.

I’m going to finally propose to her, she’s going to be my better half, my wife and the excitement I felt couldn’t be contained.

I can’t wait to finally get on one knee and ask her the question.

Making my way to the car, I drove home after talking to my parents. They were watching Ava while I went home to change and hide the ring.

Ava will be my wife soon.