The difficulties of heart

Ava's mind was in chaos once again, she couldn't deny that Daniel has always been there for her. She didn't even know how many sacrifices he had already made for her. Hell, he even ran away with her leaving his good and prospective life behind. She knew what he was asking was fair, in fact, it was his right. But Ava still couldn't bring herself to accept Daniel. She knew it was not fair to him and she was being too selfish but she just couldn't control her heart which still beats only for Oliver. She sometimes hated herself for not being strong enough to be able to move on. The more she tried to control her emotion and force her mind to forget Oliver the more her emotion goes haywire.

"What are you talking about? You know we are done. He is just my past now." Ava said very casually lowering her eyes and hiding her true feelings because she knew better, that her heart doesn't agree with her mouth. These days, whenever Oliver comes in front of her, her heart would shake violently. She hated it because she couldn't control her own feelings.

"If that's the case then when are you planning to give us a chance Ava? You know, I've been waiting for you all these years but now I am afraid that you will go back to Oliver again." Daniel hated himself for pushing this but what he said was true. He was actually very afraid that Oliver will eventually snatch her from him.

"No, Danny, that's not possible. I will never leave you and Nina." Ava was confused, why Daniel thinks she will go back to Oliver? Yes, she still loved him but she never wanted to go back to him. His world was full of lies, it was suffocating and Ava will never go back to that life again. Then why Daniel was so afraid?

"Ava, do you know how dependent I have become on you? I am used to being you around, I don't think I will be able to live without you in my life. And think about our daughter. She can't live without you either. Please don't leave us." Daniel's voice was soft and vulnerable. He held her tightly in his arm as if afraid if he didn't she will disappear. He hated himself for putting so much pressure on her but he has no other choice at this moment. Every time Oliver shows up he could feel Ava getting swayed by her emotions, it is a matter of time before she will change her mind. Even though she barely let it show on her face but he has been observing Ava for a long time he could read her like a book. No matter how many times she says she doesn't love Oliver anymore he knew well that her heart still beats for only Oliver. However, Daniel refuses to accept that. Now that he was able to marry her, he couldn't let her go back to Oliver.

Ava never saw Daniel in such a compromising state, she was shocked. As long as she has known him she has only seen him Strong and hard like a stone. Ava instantly felt guilty, she had no intention to leave him but his confession was making her realize how she has given him hope But still she couldn't bring her heart to accept Daniel. Ava felt frustrated with herself.

"Danny, I am very thankful to you that you feel that way for me and I am not ungrateful to deny what you have done for me but you know I am not ready for a relationship." Ava didn't want to hurt him but she had to tell him clearly that her heart was still wounded and she didn't want to start another relationship just to get over the previous one. It will not be fair to Daniel.

"But Ava, it's already been three years. I'm really afraid that you will leave me, leave us." Daniel smiled sadly. Daniel knew if he didn't act soon it won't take Oliver to get to Ava's heart so no matter how much unreasonable or desperate he is right now, he has to make Ava his completely. He knew well it was very mean of him to put her in this situation but his insecurity got the best of him.

Daniel's words kept running in Ava's head and her guilt increased. How could she be so selfish? This man has done everything he could for her, he helped her get over her grief, and he helped her find herself again. Because of him, she could become the famous Mackie today. How could she betray him by still loving Oliver who wasn't even worthy of her love? Ava was disgusted by herself. Ava suddenly leaned forward and put her head in Daniel's strong chest. His strong heartbeat calmed her restless and guilty heart.

"Danny, why are you suddenly saying all this? We are a family, I will never leave you and Nina. How could you even think that?"

Daniel closed his eyes in despair. Her words were comforting but not enough for him. He wanted to own her completely, her heart, body, everything, and this time he was not going to back down. "If you really think like that then I want you to accept me completely. No more fake relationships, no more nominal husband and wife. I want you completely." Daniel said in a demanding and strong voice.

Hearing Daniel's strong words Ava's heart missed a beat. She has been denying him for all these years, how she was going to do it now? Ava closed her eyes and thought she will have to do it. Even though she was not in love with him but she couldn't let him suffer like that. He has done enough for her and now it's her turn to repay him.

"I understand Danny. Can you please give me some time to think? I will give you an answer soon." Ava said in a pleading tone.

Daniel finally saw hope, he hugged her tightly and asked in a gentle tone, "How long do you need? Ava, we've been married for two years already. "

"I know… I know. Just give me a month. I'll give you an answer in a month, OK?" Ava clenched her fist. She needed to do this. She will cut all ties with Oliver and accept Daniel.

"OK." Daniel let out a sigh of relief. He has been waiting for this for years, he could wait for another month. After that Ava will be his and only his. He will never let Oliver have Ava again. There was a determination in his eyes.