Chapter 107: Chapter 107

A little earlier, Ava lay in her bed, feeling exhausted. She did not want to do anything for once in her life. She had lived a rollercoaster kind of life for a long time, and this most recent one had drained her wholly. She kept playing the incident over and over in her head.

"What would have happened to me had Rocky not come in then?"

She hated to admit it, but her best friend’s brother, whom she always referred to as a little boy, had been the one to save her.

’I guess he is no longer a little boy like I thought. When had he grown up this much to be able to execute such moves?’

She rolled over and cringed at the thought of what might have happened, especially when the repulsive stench from the boss’s dick came back to her with the memory. She shuddered at the thought and cringed yet again, remembering what she had done to him.

"That was a necessary evil!"

She got out of bed, stretching just as she heard a knock.

"I’m not expecting anyone today so who might this be?" She should have been at work already but had called in sick. She knew her boss was unhappy but how could she work in that state of mind? That was why she was even more puzzled at the knock because anyone who knew her would know that she was at work.

She reached for her phone to check if she had missed anything but found it switched off.

"Figures!" She said as she marched up to the door and opened it.

"Hey, you didn’t tell me that you were coming!"

A bright smile spread across her face.

"That would have ruined the surprise...." The man stated smugly, making Ava let out a nice giggle.

"Don’t I get a hug for the surprise?" He asked, opening his arms wide. Ava let her eyes run over him, from his messy blond hair to his well-toned abs that peeked out of his half-done shirt and overall looks. She shook her head and stepped into his embrace, resting her head in the crook of his shoulders.

Even though he had asked for the hug, he had not expected Ava to step in and hug him that tight. That showcased a vulnerable side of her that he had not seen much before, making him wonder what was happening to her.

He could not say with all certainty that he liked it. He liked an Ava, who was strong-willed, not one that would melt into his arms like that. He would have loved her to melt into his arms for some other reason, though.

"Hey, Ava, what’s up with you? It’s not like you relax into an embrace ...." He chuckled softly.

"Let me rest here a bit, Josh."

"Hmm, take all the time you need." He did not mean it, but at least, he got her into his arms without trying. That could be step one of a long string of steps!

He kicked the door closed with his leg as soon as he said this.

Josh’s eyes skimmed over the small room over Ava’s shoulder, and a complex look washed over him.

He gently detached Ava and looked straight into her eyes, noting the worry lines.

"Are you going tell me about what is worrying you?"

"And ruin this surprise visit with unnecessary things? No Way!"

Ava bobbed her head up and down vigorously. She was still a bit disappointed that he had not pushed through and asked after all by saying that she did not want to ruin his surprise visit; it meant that whatever was going on with her was unpleasant. However, Ava soon consoled herself because she had learnt from childhood that healing came from no one and comfort came from herself only. That was how she had survived till now and how she would live!

She changed the subject so that her mind would not dwell on it too much.

"But, hey, didn’t you say you were out of town for a few days?"

"Yeah, the plan changed, and here I am!" Ava nodded once again.

"How did you know that I was home?"

"You weren’t picking up your phone, and then later, I could not get through to you, but I also got worried when your boss told you that you were unwell. Why didn’t you tell me Ava? You know that I will always be there for you..."

She internally rolled her eyes at that. She liked Josh as a person but that did not mean that she was blind to his antics.

Let me get you a glass of water.

"Don’t bother with that. Also, didn’t I tell you that everything would be okay? See, the move went well. You didn’t need any assistance at all. With these few things, you settled in really quickly and well!"

"Shhhhh...." He placed his index finger on Ava’s lips to shush her. Removing his finger, he stared deep into her eyes, his heart racing as he thought, ’finally! The time has come!’

Josh leaned in for a kiss, his heart jumping up in glee, but Ava turned her head just before their lips touched.

Ava had a lot going on in her head, and a kiss was the last thing on her mind. She thought that Josh should be able to read the mood first. ’Why is he always thinking with his dick?

Why is he always looking for skin-ship? Is that all this relationship is to him?’

A flash of fury washed over Josh. He closed his eyes tightly, clenching his fists as his knuckles turned white from all that exertion. Ava noted all these characteristics on him, from his twitching eyebrows to his rapid breathing, and her eyes rested on his fists. She narrowed her eyes but exhibited no other reaction.

Even though they were supposed to be in a relationship, Ava always kept him at bay, and he had not been able to tap her honeypot yet. What was the use of dating her if he could not have her? She was gorgeous in and out, but that meant nothing to Josh if he could not have her pussy, and he was determined to do so. It was just the way there that was getting more frustrating and annoying with each day that passed.

"Did you bring me any housewarming gift?" Ava asked brightly, not willing to hear whatever it was that he wanted to talk about.

A knock sounded then. Swallowing his words, Josh turned on his heels and swung the door open, ready to kill whoever had interrupted his talk with his girl. His annoyance skyrocketed when he saw a young man on the other side of the door. He had only dated Ava for a few weeks and, therefore, did not recognize the man. He had been about to slam the door shut when the person asked,

The audacity of him to ask him who he was. The conviction and the entitlement to which the young man spoke irritated Josh to the bone, and he did not know why.

"Who am I? How can you knock and ask me who I am?"

"Rocky?" Ava’s voice came out to him, and Rocky somewhat relaxed. The first thought that had come to Rocky was that the thugs may have found her already. But hearing her relaxed voice let him know that she was okay. But then, if she was, then who was the dickhead that had answered her door?

"What are you doing here? You didn’t even call?"

"I called several times, but you didn’t pick up?"

"You did? I’m sorry, it must have been on silence mode then- shoot! My bad! I just remembered that it’s off." Let me go charge it now and see what else I missed!

Ava turned to her bed.

"Is it okay? Can I come in?"

He asked as Josh remained stationed in front of the door with no indication that he would move.

"Josh? Please let Rocky come in."

"And where exactly will he be sitting in this small apartment? The two of us already made the place look like there was no room for anything. How can you ask him to come in?"

Rocky frowned, not liking the tone coming from the stranger. The disdain in his voice as he made reference to the small apartment made him want to punch the guy in the guts so that he puked. The apartment was a big milestone achievement for Ava. It may be small, but she got it with her own sweat and money, and for that, he was happy for her.

Rocky wanted to ask, "Who is this prick?" But turning to Ava, he raised an eyebrow in askance. Ava let out a long exhale,

"Rocky, please come in." Rocky squeezed past the man, rudely brushing against him so that he stumbled back. Rocky did not even spare him a glance and walked up to Ava’s bed on the floor. He sat on it, making himself at home, to the annoyance of Josh.

Rocky had so much to ask of Ava, but he did not know how to. Most importantly, he had wished to see her alone, not with a guy whose outlook screamed, ’Prince Charming Duchebag!’

"Josh, meet Rocky. Rocky, meet Josh."

"That’s all?" Rocky asked, flabbergasted,

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