To Hate My Stepbrother

Ava’s POV

Leaving everything behind us, Mason and I decided we’re going to forget about everything and just enjoy the moment we have together.

The past months I spent with Mason was Heaven and I really wished that all of these wouldn’t stop and would just last a lifetime.

We went on multiple dates and he would help me whenever there were thunderstorms, talk me through it and let me know that he’ll always be here with me and whenever I need him.

“Shh,” he silenced me when I was having one of my usual panic attacks and just at the moment he held me I felt safe, safer than I always am with him.

“I’m here, you’re safe.” He whispered before kissing me and I closed my eyes as I relaxed in his embrace. His holds were always warm and he never failed to give me the warmth I always needed.

We made a lot of memories and even made out but ever since the first time we had sex, we haven’t tried it again since we both agreed to keep it going slow.

“We shouldn’t rush things,” he advised as he took my hand and I looked up to meet his gaze, “until we’re finally able to tell our parents about all this.” He added and I was shocked.

I’d asked if he was out of his mind at first but then, I ended up understanding, we couldn’t possibly keep sneaking around and sooner or later they’d eventually know about us.

I finally agreed with him as we decided to take things slow. I also made up my mind not to tell him about my feelings for him since that day.

Nicole did all that was within her power to make me talk to him about it but I didn’t want to ruin what we had going on and it was just better if neither of us confessed our feelings.

“Just drop it, Nicole, Okay?” I said, trying my best not to yell, my voice came out with a lot of pressure and with each word that rolled out of my tongue, my voice broke.

I turned to see Nicole stare at me with sympathy and I rolled my eyes as I told her not to worry about it that I’m fine.

We spoke for a while and I told her about Mason’s upcoming graduation and how I wanted to get a gift for him. Nicole agreed to go shopping with me and we both left the house together.

Although I was still hurt about the fact that I was unable to let Mason really know how I feel, I shrugged it off and shoved it at the back of my mind.

He knows how much I love him already and I don’t have to talk about it.

I tried so hard to forget about it but nothing worked, Nicole’s voice calling my attention to something put a halt on my thoughts and I braced myself up as we kept looking around for a gift I could give to Mason and we finally found one.

It was a necklace, I’ve never seen him use a necklace before but I was sure he would like this one.

This isn’t the only gift I got and also not the only gift I intend to give to him, smiling to myself, I paid for everything I got before going home.

*****

Mason’s graduation came and everyone was happy including me, I couldn’t have been happier that my boyfriend is finally done with college.

We all went with him and celebrated with him, Mason and I took pictures and I couldn’t have been any more proud of him.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Here.” I offered with a smile as I handed him the bouquet of flowers I got and also the gift card. He was excited and planted a kiss on my cheek since he couldn’t kiss my lips.

“This isn’t the only thing I have planned but you’ll only get to see the next surprise when it’s just me and you.” I whispered and he smiled.

It’s been months and I’d planned and made up my mind to finally have sex with Mason tonight but before then I’ll give him the necklace too, the sex and the necklace would be special.

Staying around and having fun for a while, Danny already made reservations at a restaurant and we all went there to celebrate Mason’s special day.

We all ate and everyone was chatty, we all laughed as Danny talked about how Mason has grown and how he’s not a little boy anymore, we all laughed and the clinking of the glass made us all stop to concentrate on Danny.

He had his wine glass with him and he was smiling proudly at Mason, “Mason,” he started and I couldn’t tear my eyes away from him.

“I don’t say this often but I really do love you, all these years I have waited for this moment and I couldn’t have been any more proud of you, son. I just can’t believe how fast you’ve grown and how far you’ve come, I’m proud of you…” his voice trailed off and I could see a hint of tears in his eyes.

My mum stood up to hug him and we all clicked our glasses before having the drink. Staring at Mason proudly, I’m really proud of him too and I’m glad we got close.

We finished eating and Danny popped a bottle of champagne as he made another toast to Mason’s success.

“Also, I have an announcement to make,” Danny started again, “Mason would be leaving the country in two day’s time too…” whatever he said next, I didn’t hear it.

What? Mason is leaving the country.

I looked at him and he had a defeated look on his face like he had no other choice but to leave.

Why didn’t he tell me?

I looked over at my mum too and she seemed like she knew about the traveling plans and I’m the only one in the dark about it all.

Is Mason really leaving the country?