Christmas Betrayals

CHAPTER ELEVEN

AVA POV

“Good morning.”

Was the only word I kept repeating for the tenth time since I walked into this huge company.

I was new, so I was trying to politely blend in.

However, some people were so kind to greet me back while others ignored me like I wasn't even visible.

Well, it's not like I am bothered or anything. I walked into my office and smiled again, then greeted.

“Good morning, everyone.”

Most of them responded to my greeting either by nodding their heads or by greeting back. It was just one lady who was looking...... no, she isn't just looking, but she is frowning at me.

How I know she is frowning at me is because she is directly looking at me.

Should I be bothered about her or not?

I shaked my head and went to my desk.

I logged into my computer and began to read some emails. Then, I started typing on a new script for this company.

I heard the telephone ring but since it wasn't coming from my table, I continued my work.

“Who the hell is Ava Wilson?”

I raised my head from the computer when I heard my name. It was the snobbish lady who was asking.

“Here.” I raised my hand.

She gave me a dead glare. I wonder what I have done to her to deserve this look.

“Oh it's you. The boss's personal assistant called and sent for you to go to the boss's office right now.” she said before she walked away to her desk.

I stood up slowly, wondering why Fiona was looking for me.

I walked out of the office and headed to the elevator.

As I got in, the door was about to close when someone pressed the button, making it open.

My mind was preoccupied, so I didn't even look at who walked in.

The ride up was so silent as my mind was wondering why the hell I was being called.

“Excuse me, it seems you are going my way, right?”

I turned to see who was asking.

I was mind blown to see a very handsome man looking at me with a warm smile on his face, which was showing his perfect looking teeth.

His teeth clearly looked better than mine. I can't even open them right in front of him.

“Hello.” he waved his hand in front of my face.

“Huh.... oh, sorry about that. You were saying?” I asked as I was so lost in his handsomeness to even remember what he said earlier.

“I said it seems you are going my way, right?” he asked, asked.

“I don't know where you are going but I am going to the last floor.” I answered.

“I was right after all. That is why I didn't bother pressing the button.” he smiled again.

“Oh you are also going there, too. I see.” I smiled back.

“I have been coming here and I haven't seen your face in this place before. Are you new here?” he asked.

“Yes I am.” I answered.

“Nice to meet you then. I am James Asher. And you are?” he asked, stretching his hand to me.

I shook his hand, and with a smile on my face, I answered.

“Ava Wilson.”

“Ava is a beautiful name.” he said as he left go of my hand.

“Thank you, Mr Asher.” I smiled.

“No please. Call me James. Am not your boss or superior. I thought we were having a friendly discussion here?” he asked.

“Alright if that's what you want, then I will call you by your first name, James.” I smiled.

“Much better. Oh, it's time to go. Would love to see you some other time.” he smiled as the elevator door opened before he walked out.

I stood watching him with a smile on my face as he left. Then I blinked twice when I remembered. I was also going to get off the elevator here.

I walked out quickly and went to Fiona's office.

“Hello Miss Wilson.” she smiled as I walked in.

“Can you just call me Ava already? Hearing you call me by my surname sounds a bit awkward.” I smiled at her.

“As you wish Ava. So how are you doing? Hope you were able to sleep well in the hotel room? Do you need anything to be changed?” she asked.

“Oh no. You don't need to change anything. In fact, I slept so well that I didn't want to leave the bed at all. The services are all good and the food is amazing. Thank you.” I smiled.

“I am so glad you love the place. Actually it's my boss who asked for me to call you. But you have to wait for a while before you can see him. He has a visitor.” she said.

“Alright then.”

I picked up my phone and began to browse through i********:.

I noticed a new post notification.

I checked it and noticed one of Lance's friends posted some pictures with the caption.

‘Congratulations bro on finding your one true love. I wish you happiness in your marriage.’

The pictures were of him, and I could see Lance smiling big. I swipe to see the next picture. It was of Lance kissing a lady who was wearing a short white dress, but I could see a baby bump showing.

I raised my hand to cover my mouth in shock.

Lance got a lady pregnant all this while, and now he is married to her.

What the hell.

Tears kept threatening to fall down, but I kept fighting them because now is not the right time for that.

I am in Fiona's office for crying out loud.

But the tears are fighting harder.

“Excuse me, Fiona. It seems the meeting might take a while. I need to use the restroom.” I said as I stood up.

I quickly rushed outside and went to the elevator. I pressed the button for the door to open, but it refused to.

I couldn't use the rest room in this floor. The only option I have left is the rooftop.

I used the stairs and went up to the rooftop.

I was so lucky that there was no one there.

I fell on the ground and let the tears pour out.

I cried out of so much pain in my heart.

How could Lance do this to me?

He cheated on me first of all. We haven't even reached a month of breakup, yet he has gotten married, and he will be a dad soon.

He is living his own life now.

But what about my own life?

What about the life he ruined?

What happened to me who loved him so much and gave him almost everything?

What happens to me?

Where did I go wrong?

Why am I being treated this way?

Why do I have to feel this much pain?

Why does it have to be me?

Is it a crime to fall in love?

Is it a crime to want to be loved?

Why does it have to be me who is suffering from this pain?

I cried so hard as I kept asking the questions ‘Why.’

I kept my phone ringing. I turned it and picked it up.

“How do you know when to call at the right time?” I cried.

“Wait are you crying? You sound like you are crying. Why the f**k are you crying? What is wrong? Who made you cry? Tell me what happen right now. Do I need to book a flight to come deal with whoever hurt you?”

I let out a chuckle just hearing Jasmine panic.

“Why are you laughing? Don't tell me you are playing a prank on me because I swear Ava it's not funny at all. You better give me a good explanation what's going on.” she said sounding so serious.

“Lance just got married and he is going to be a dad. His new wife is pregnant with a big bump.” I laughed.

“He what?” she asked in shock.

“I just saw it on Instagram.”

“So that bastard actually got a lady pregnant while he was still under your roof and he didn't say anything about it? Wait if he was going to get married to that girl, then why did he still fight to stay in your house? I see so he decided to go live with his other b***h. Wow amazing. Hahahaha Lance you are in deep shit.”

She laughed in a strange way.

“Jas can you calm do....”

“Do not tell me to calm down Ava. That bastard cheated on you, betrayed you, broke your heart and now he is trying to live a happy life after everything he did to you. Like I will sit down and watch that happen. Hahaha never. Not going to happen. I will make him feel the pain you are feeling right now.” she said.

“Jas what the hell are you planning?” I asked her. I had stopped crying since she called.

“It is a good thing I am here in London with him. He will wish never to hurt you. That's all I can tell you. The rest of the information, I will only tell you when I am done.” she said.

“Jas don't do anything crazy.” I warned her.

“Worry about yourself and don't think about me. How are you feeling? Listen I need you to clean your face and don't waste your sweet precious tears on a loser like him. He deserves to be cursed. So curse him and don't cry over him. Is that clear? If I hear you cry over him again, I won't take it easy with you.” she said.

“Yes mum. I have heard you.” I smiled.

“Good now cheer up. If you can, go home and take a rest.” she said.

“This isn't my office back in London. I can't just request for a leave when this is the second day I am working here. I have to just work. I will be fine.” I smiled.

“Please be fine. I will call you later. I need to do something.” she said.

“Thank you so much Jas. I love you so much.”

“I love you too gurl. Bye.” she hanged up.

I smiled and cleaned my face properly so that no one will find out I was crying.

Now it's time to go back to the boss's office.

I turned and let out a tiny scream of fright.

Standing right behind me is Mr Liam Welles. I wonder how long he has been there.

Wait did he see me cry? Did he hear everything?

“Mr Welles.....” I started.

“You can take a break. You can't work in this condition. Two days break is fine right?” he said before walking away.

He definitely heard everything I said.

Shit.