Love In Between

While Ava was headed out of CT wines building, she heard a familiar voice call her name and this made her halt. Bruce was running to catch up with her and the moment she stopped, he walked towards her.

“And why are you calling me?” Ava asked as Bruce made attempt to get his breath together.

“Listen Ava, we don’t have to be hostile to each other. I came to inform you that I have broken up with Nora.” Ava raised an eyebrow, staring at Bruce with confusion written all over her face.

“What am I to do with that information?” She asked.

“Come on Ava, stop being this way.” Bruce said completely exasperated.

“Stop being what way? Bruce you made your choice that day at your parent’s house. You took Nora in and what was I supposed to do? Come meet you and beg for you to take me back?” Ava asked slowly getting irritated.

“I did it for my company Ava. You should know better that I don’t love Nora. I love you.” He said attempting to hold her hands, but she completely refuse.

“Ofcourse you did it for your company. You made me look like a fool Bruce. I shouldn’t be having this conversation with you.” Ava attempted to leave, but Bruce held her back.

“Listen Ava, I know you still have hate laced within you towards me, but can you reconsider our moments together? Ava you are the only lady that has made tremendous change into my life since I know you. Please don’t let those memories fade away. I still love you and I wish above everything, to see us back together as one.” Ava stared at Bruce for a moment. Despite having an affair with Andrew, she couldn’t deny she still had feelings for Bruce. However, she was scared of hurting Andrew, who was already fully vested into the relationship.

“I am sorry Bruce. Things weren’t meant to work out between both of us. Which is why I would advice you to go back to Nora as I already moved on.” Ava attempted to move again, but Bruce yet again, held her.

“What do you mean by moved on? There is another guy in the picture?” Bruce asked.

“Yes Bruce and he loves me. For the first time in a long time, I finally have someone that would love me for me. I don’t want to hurt him please.” Bruce felt broken at the speech made by Ava. She released her hands off him and stepped into her car.

While she moved away, Bruce stood there thinking through the wrong decisions he made concerning Ava. This was the woman that brought happiness into his life and all he ever did, was break her heart further.

For Ava, while driving through the highway, she cleaned up the little drop of year that attempted to gather up in her eyes. It was painful to watch Bruce stare at her that way. She couldn’t do anything at the moment, knowing fully well it would be at the expense of Andrew’s emotions as well.

***

When Ava got home, Chloe was watching cartoon from Nickelodeon. The moment she laid eyes on her mother, she dashed to embrace her with hugs.

“Hello sweetie. How are you doing.” Ava asked as she dropped her bag on the couch and sat down, holding Chloe up her laps.

“I am fine mummy. You left me alone today. Not fair mummy.” The pout her daughter created, made her look even more cute.

“So sorry dear, mummy had to attend to important meetings. So where is….” “He went to the mall to get me something.” Chloe interrupted, right before Ava could finish.

“Oh that’s great then.” Ava pulled the remote from the table. “Sorry dear, need to watch the news. I wouldn’t waste much time, just need to see what’s going on in the stock market.” Ava said, navigating the channel to the news station.

The headline made Ava fully invested in the news. It was Bruce’s alleged break up with Noir and it seemed to be the hot topic of the day.

“Mummy, I want to ask you a question.” Chloe suddenly said, pulling Ava out of the news.

“Alright go ahead sweetie, I am all ears.” Ava said paying attention to her daughter.

“Mummy, who is my real daddy?” This question took Ava aback. She didn’t expect Chloe to ask such question. “Today at the birthday party, I saw my friends bringing their daddy to me and introducing them, while I was left hanging on whether to reveal Mr. Andrew as my Daddy to them or not.” Ava felt sad by her daughter’s statement.

“Okay listen up little one, your daddy is where he is at the moment, you don’t have to bother yourself about it. I am here for you.” Ava didn’t know how to respond to the question.

Suddenly, she heard a buzz on her phone and she checked to see it was from Bruce. She groaned in frustration. It was almost as though fate was planning something on her.

“Be right back sweetie. You can tune in to your channel.” Ava said grabbing the phone and heading out of the living room.

“What do you want?” Ava asked feeling pissed.

“I know you don’t want to see me, but can I atleast get one request granted?” Bruce asked from the other end.

“And what could I be?” Ava asked.

“Ava you have been keeping me away from my daughter and that isn’t good. My daughter needs a father figure, the same way she already has a mother figure. Please I want to spend time with her.” Ava could feel the hurt in Bruce’s statement.

“I am sorry, I cannot allow Chloe around you for now.” Ava stated firmly.

“Ava please, this is my only child. I need to atleast have a bond with her.” Bruce pleaded further.

“Bruce we are done on this subject matter. Please kindly hang up. I don’t want to be rude.” Ava begged. While Bruce attempted to speak yet again, Ava had no choice than to hang up herself.