Ava was a hard-working woman who was content with her life, even though it was not particularly exciting. Her social life was pleasant but predictable. One fateful night, Ava meets a charming stranger. She fell for his charm and good looks, and when they finally gave in to their desires, she never expected to get pregnant. But as fate would have it, she did, and she knew she had to keep the truth about her daughter's true parentage. She raised her daughter alone, never telling anyone who the father was. But when she gets in touch with Ethan years later, Ava's world is turned upside down.
It was a busy day at the hospital. Patients and staff were coming and going, and the hallway was bustling with activity.
Ava was hurrying to her next appointment, her white coat fluttering behind her. Suddenly, she collided with someone and stumbled backward.
As she caught her balance, she looked up at the person she'd bumped into. He was tall and broad-shouldered, with dark hair and a kind smile.
"I'm so sorry," he said, offering a hand to help her up. "Are you okay?" Ava smiled, taking his hand. "I'm fine," she said. "Just a bit flustered." The man chuckled, and Ava couldn't help but laugh too.
"I'm glad you're not hurt," the man said, releasing her hand. "I'm afraid I wasn't paying attention to where I was going." Ava nodded, still smiling.
"I'm afraid I was in the same boat," she said. "It seems we were both a little distracted."
They stood for a moment, smiling at each other, before the man spoke again. "I'm Ryan, by the way," he said.
"Ava," she said, extending her hand again. "It's a pleasure to meet you, even if it was under less than ideal circumstances." Ryan laughed.
"I couldn't agree more," he said. There was an easy familiarity to their exchange, as if they'd known each other for years instead of minutes.
"Well, I should probably be on my way," Ava said. "But it was a pleasure to meet you, Ryan".
"Likewise, Ava," Ryan said, giving her a warm smile. As Ava turned to leave, she heard him say, "Maybe I'll see you around?".
She turned back to look at him and smiled. "I hope so," she said. And with that, she continued on her way, wondering if she'd really see Ryan again.
As Ava walked down the hall, she couldn't help but feel a little giddy. She wasn't sure why, but something about Ryan had made her feel lighter and happier than she had in a long time.
Maybe it was his easygoing demeanor or his friendly smile, or perhaps it was just the unexpectedness of their encounter. Whatever it was, Ava felt like her day had taken a turn for the better.
Ava was walking down the hall, feeling happy and a bit flustered after her encounter with Ryan. Suddenly, she heard someone calling her name. "Ava, hey, Ava".
Ava turned around to see a familiar face hurrying towards her. It was her old friend, Emma. "Emma, Hi" Ava exclaimed, embracing her friend in a warm hug. "It's been ages, how are you?".
"I'm doing great" Emma said, beaming. "And it's so good to see you, too. How have you been?" Ava smiled, thinking of how to answer the question.
"Well," she began, "I've been keeping busy with work, and I've been trying to make time for friends and family".
"That's wonderful," Emma said, her smile widening. "I'm so glad to hear that you're making time for the important things in life. How's your family doing?".
Ava's face lit up at the mention of her family. "Oh, they're doing great" she said, a hint of pride in her voice. "My parents are as happy and healthy as ever, and my siblings are all doing well".
Emma listened with a look of pure delight on her face. "That's so remarkable, Ava. I'm so happy to hear that your family is doing well".
"How about you? Tell me about your life," Ava said, genuinely interested in catching up with her friend. Emma grinned, clearly excited to share. "Well," she began, "there's a lot to tell you. Where do I even start?".
"Well, for starters, I got a promotion," Emma said, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "I'm now the head of the marketing department at my company".
"It's been a lot of hard work, but it's also been so rewarding". Ava clapped her hands and whooped. "That's outstanding, Emma. Congratulations".
"Thank you" Emma said, glowing with pride. "It's really been a dream come true".
The two friends stood there chatting for a while, catching up on each other's lives and reminiscing about old times.
They talked about everything from their childhood memories to their current lives and plans for the future. As they talked, Ava felt a sense of warmth and happiness welling up inside her.
It felt so good to catch up with an old friend and to know that they were both doing well in life.
Eventually, Emma glanced down at her watch and let out a little gasp. "Oh my gosh, look at the time. I'm so sorry, Ava, but I've got to get going. I have another meeting soon".
Ava waved her hand dismissively. "Don't worry about it. It was so great to see you and catch up".
"It was wonderful to see you too," Emma said, giving Ava another hug. "Let's make sure we don't let it be so long between visits this time. Maybe we can have dinner sometime soon?".
Ava beamed at the suggestion. "I would love that" she said. "Let's make it happen".
"Absolutely. I'll text you, and we'll work out the details," Emma said, already reaching for her phone.
With that, the two friends parted ways, but not without promises to stay in touch and plans for a future dinner date.
Ava walked away with a bounce in her step and a smile on her face, feeling grateful for the time she'd spent with her old friend and looking forward to their next get-together.
As she walked, she couldn't help but think about how good it felt to reconnect with someone she cared about and to catch up on each other's lives.
Ava went back to her office, feeling invigorated and ready to tackle her work with a newfound sense of purpose.
As she sat down at her desk, she felt a renewed sense of focus and determination.
Her conversation with Emma had reminded her of the importance of connection and friendship, and she felt more motivated than ever to excel in her work and in her personal life.
With that, she set to work, ready to take on whatever the day had in store. This was just the beginning of a new chapter in Ava's life.
She didn't know what the future held, but she was ready to face it head-on, knowing that she had the support of friends and family behind her.
She was ready for whatever came her way, and she couldn't wait to see what the future held.
A rich handsome gentleman Regal Bryson, the one and only son of a multi billionaire. He's cool headed, filthy rich, blessed with the body of a god that no girl would ever want to behold and look away. After he fires his secretary for his own reasons, he employs another. Mia Colton, a middle class young hardworking and diligent lady with beautiful emerald green eyes, pink soft kissable lips and a golden sunset hair color. she's beautiful in all round, inside and out. To Regal, Mia was the perfect girl type to him but how would he express he was already beginning to love his own secretary? Just when their relationship was growing bigger, Regal's father came in between with the opinion of Regal getting married to Kate one of their family friends daughter! His mother despised Mia because she had no strong family background and was a middle class lady. What would Regal do? Would he let reputation come in between his relationship with her? Would he forlorn his parent wish and move on with his love life?.
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
22-year-old Evelyn Carter is attempting to start over in California while avoiding her past. She will be embarking on a new career path as a private school teacher. She is smart, attractive, and doesn't put up with nonsense. Who wouldn't notice her? However, what happens when she attracts the attention of someone unwilling to let her go? Who wants her and nothing else after falling in love at first sight? A 25-year-old billionaire CEO and single father, Lucian Carrington. He takes what he wants and he is also a very dangerous man. All it needed was one look at a stunning woman to realize she was HIS, even though he doesn't believe in relationships because they always end. Preview: Miss Carter, you will be mine. I say firmly. "Release my arm, Mr. Carrington, before I force you to." She says, seeming to smile at me. I give her a sly smile. Squeezing my wrist with her other hand, she twists it uncomfortably. I gave a painful hiss. "Don't underestimate me, Mr. Carrington." "This is the only time I will allow you to walk away from me, Miss Carter." She glared at me as she turned. "Mr. Carrington, I am no possession of yours." I was left standing there when she opened the classroom door and left.
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
My boyfriend called, "Baby!" as he jumped out of bed and scrambled to pull his pants off the ground. "Please, I can explain my love." Shutting my eyes, I inhaled deeply and tried not to cry when I realized that my dream of the man not being my boyfriend had been dashed. "What?" I asked, "What do you want to explain?" How did you lie about having a business meeting while you were in bed enjoying yourself with my best friend, even though I told you I was in serious pain, is that it?" I stood there, my heart pounding, and tears streaming down my face...
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.