To Hate My Stepbrother

Mason’s POV

It’s been days and I was glad that the director hadn’t come to my office or even tried to contact me so that he could bribe me.

He probably realizes that no matter how hard he tries I’ll never do what he’s asking me to do. It’s my company like Ava said, my post and whatever I decide goes.

“What do you think?” I asked, Ava and I have been discussing moving day and since the company would be opening soon we couldn’t possibly keep traveling back and forth.

“Living there permanently will save us a lot of stress, we don’t have to keep going there and coming back here only to go back there again.” I pointed it out to her.

I knew Ava had always been quick to understand but I also wanted her to see the reason why moving from here is the best idea.

“I know,” she responded with a nostalgic expression and I could tell that she probably doesn’t just want to leave this place behind.

“It’s just, there’s a lot of things here. Lots of memories and I don’t know.” She finally let out after a while of silence and I pulled her into me to kiss her forehead.

“I understand, it’s as hard for me as it is for you too but we can’t keep staying here.” I said, my voice persuading her to agree to us moving out of here.

“So, since you’ve thought about it. When do you plan on moving?” She asked with a raised eyebrow as she pulled on my nose.

Her eyes were closing already and I knew that there was nothing I could do to keep her eyes open. She’s tired and really needs to rest because of how much she’d stressed herself out already today.

“After the opening party, I haven’t put too much thought into it but it’ll only make sense if we move after the party.” I answered and she smiled before breaking into a yawn.

“I’ll think about it but right now I’m really tired.” She responded and I smiled as she turned so that she could be the little spoon and I’d be cuddling her.

The silent room soon filled with her slight breath and I smiled as I gazed into space. I really am lucky to have her and I’m glad that she decided to give our relationship multiple chances.

“I love you.” I whispered as I kissed her hair and yawned. I was also tired and needed to rest, especially if I’ll be going through with my plan tomorrow.

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It’s the opening day tonight and Ava has been too busy to even give herself a chance to look good for the event so I just decided to take it on myself.

Patiently waiting for her, I smiled when she walked downstairs in her pajamas and her eyes still closed. Despite looking a mess she still is the most beautiful person I have ever seen.

“Good Morning,” Ava kissed me before pouring herself a glass of water, “you made breakfast?” She gasped and just when I wanted to invite her to join me she’d already invited herself.

Talking over breakfast, I told her about my plan to take her to the salon so she could get her hair done and after that we’ll also go shopping for the event tonight.

“It’s tonight, we still have time.” She said with a mouthful of steak and I insisted that there was not much time, therefore we have to be fast with whatever it is we wanted to do if we’re going to make it to the party.

Agreeing, Ava and I went to get ready and we both had our bath together which was so much fun before leaving.

Taking her to the salon, I couldn’t help but watch with so much love as she did her hair and nails after which I picked out a red dress for her.

The gown had a tiny strap that’ll enable me to hand my jacket over to her if she ever felt cold. Smiling, I handed it to her and she looked like royalty when they were done with her makeup.

“You’re absolutely gorgeous.” I breathed when she was done, my fingers tingled as skimmed over her soft skin and I just couldn’t have enough of her.

Her figure was regal and her soft shoulders called to me. Without kissing, I leaned in to kiss her shoulder while she just threw her head back.

Her scent was so feminine, so inviting and if I could I would ruin the job the stylists had done and take her right there and then but I can’t.

Doing my hair too, Ava picked out my suit and looking at how we were both wearing matching outfits was so romantic.

Ready, we both went to the party and I was shocked at the turn-up. Ava and I took pictures on the red carpet and just when we were about to leave reporters flooded us.

“Mr. Mason, why did you leave the branch that just opened just to open another one and how did you make it a huge success?”

“Here’s our card, Sir, we really will appreciate it if you can have an interview with us.”

The voices were too much that I couldn’t keep up and I was glad that my secretary was around to have the entire thing under control.

“You both look…… absolutely gorgeous.” She complimented us, her jaw dropping as she stared at us and I couldn’t help the smile that formed on my lips as I pulled Ava into me.

“Thank you, is my speech ready?” I asked and she nodded at once as she handed me a piece of paper. Kissing Ava, I made my way to the stage to address the guests.

Dinner was soon served after my speech, “May I have this dance?” I bowed in an old fashioned way as I took Ava to the dance floor.

We danced all night and I suggested that we left the party early, I can’t wait to unveil my next plan for Ava.

She’s going to be pleasantly surprised.