To Hate My Stepbrother

Ava’s POV

Broken hearted, I was supposed to go home with Mason but I couldn’t, especially after what my cousin had said to me the other day.

I finally decided that I would go with Nicole and she was more than happy to have me in her house that night. She made hot chocolate for me and sat beside me to calm me down.

“I’m such a fool,” I sniffed as I placed my head on her shoulder, “why on earth did I think that this would work out?” I asked rhetorically before going back to crying again.

“I should’ve just ended it, I knew things like this wouldn’t work out but I was such a fool for believing that there might actually be a chance for us and now I’m hurt.” I finished.

Snorting and taking a sip of my hot chocolate, I tried to calm myself down but nothing worked and Nicole only stroked my hair lightly.

“I’m sorry you had to go through this,” she started, “but you know, you can wait until your cousin is gone and you’ll be able to thrash it out with Mason.” She suggested.

She’s actually right, I just have to wait for some days and when my cousin is gone I would talk to Mason. Agreeing with her, I laid on my bed and couldn’t stop thinking about what happened at the beach.

I was already dozing after hours of trying to sleep when my phone rang and I picked it up to see that it was my mum.

Sprinting out of bed, I dried up my tears and tried to make sure that my voice wasn’t shaky as I spoke.

“Hey mum.” I tried to call cheerily but my voice still broke and I didn’t need a soothsayer to tell me that there was a hint of sadness in it.

“Ava, Hi!” My mum greeted me back and I was relieved to know that she hadn’t suspected a thing, “what happened at the beach?” She asked.

“What do you mean?” I asked too, pretending I had no idea what she was talking about.

“Well, it’s just that Mason has been acting all grumpy and he wouldn’t talk to anyone, it was almost as if he got into a fight,” she explained, “Did something happen?” She asked again and I laughed nervously.

“I… I don’t know, I don’t think so.” I lied and my mum was silent for a while.

“Why is your voice shaky?” She asked and my eyes widened at once. I’d thought she hadn’t noticed, “have you been crying?” She asked again and I shook my head immediately as if she’d see me.

“No, why on earth would I be crying?” I denied, “I’m just having a stomach upset and Nicole made soup for me already.” I lied and she bought it.

We spoke for a while and she’d said she’ll try to get Mason to cheer up, she asked Nicole to take good care of me before finally hanging up.

***

Nicole and I got dressed for school and I couldn’t wait for the day to be over. I was the happiest when I realized our last class was canceled.

After school, Mason was already waiting for me and I said my goodbye to Nicole and Ryan before going to meet him.

Silently, I got into the car and he really tried to cheer me up but nothing worked. I felt like I was a disappointment .

I was making out and having sex with my stepbrother and also had the nerve to think that whatever we had going on would work out.

But I love him, I really do and I can’t imagine living without him. I’ve gotten to know Mason and he’s become a part of me already.

“I’m sorry Ava,” Mason’s voice jolted me out of my thoughts and I turned to look at him, “I promise I’ll make sure that we have another chance to be together.” He assured me and I smiled.

How is he able to do that? Make me smile and happy and feel like all I’m doing is right?

He rubbed the back of my hand and leaned in closer to me, we kissed and then he drove me to meet Danny.Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

I’m getting my driver’s license today and that way I’ll be able to drive my car around. We left and decided to have lunch together.

Danny asked about school and Mason and I took turns talking to him. I felt better than I was feeling earlier today.

“This is what I love seeing,” Danny started, grinning from ear to ear, “you both are starting to act like real siblings and Mason is being a good elder brother, I’m proud of you both.” He finished and I smiled.

I heard noises and had wanted to shrug it off until I saw the rain start pouring, my head spun and my chest tightened as the noise grew louder.

My breathing paced and soon I started finding it difficult to breathe. Holding my chest and making a gesture with my hand, I saw the smile on Danny’s face get replaced with fear and worry.

Not knowing what else to do, he picked up his phone and I guessed he was trying to call my mum but Mason stopped me and rushed to my side.

“You’re fine, I’m here, you’re okay, it’s going to be okay.” Mason whispered softly into my hair as he stroked it and cradled me.

My fear subsided and I felt a little bit better knowing that I have Mason here and I’m not alone. We left the restaurant and Danny drove us home, he was still scared and worried about me.

“Oh my god, you’re okay.” My mum said as soon as she saw me, I could hear the worry in her voice and not waiting to hear me out, she hugged me tightly.

“I’m so glad you’re fine.” She added and I smiled as she held me and led me upstairs.

I turned to look at Mason and he was also worried but he blew me a kiss and gestured to me that I was going to be fine.

That was all the assurance I needed.