Breathtaking

Mayla raced up the stairs.

The head maid distracted Beabianca however Mayla was confident that the woman wouldn't be distracted for long.

She needed to save Avia before she is caught by Beabianca in the master bedroom. Mayla ran like never before, her fingers crossed that she makes it to the room in time.

Mayla dashed up all the stairs as though she was being chased by a ghost. Until she made it to the second floor. Her feet twirled in the direction of the master bedroom. Her heart was relieved that she made it in time to save Avia.

She noted that the bedroom door was slightly open. Mayla hoped that Avia had stepped out of the room, as that would be a miracle to keep her safe from the anaconda that was downstairs.

Mayla peeped into the room. Her heart nearly stopped beating at the sight that caught her eyes. She held her breath nervously. Mayla had considered the danger that was coming from outside but never once thought of the trouble that was already inside the house.

She panicked at the thought of Beabianca forgetting all about Joem who had been home all along working in the office. Mayla had not once considered what Joem would do to poor Avia if he finds her on the bed meant for his beloved, Beabianca.

"I see you've made it your mission to provoke me, haven't you?" Joem asked pulling Avia's hand. Dragging her to the dressing table.

"I ha..haven't done a..anything," Avia resisted.

Her words fell on deaf ears. Joem wasn't listening to her. "Let's get you ready for the party. You are the host, you should look the part," his icy voice sounded. Avia shivered.

Something in Joem's voice made her heart skitter in fright. Joem forced her to be seated. Avia opened her mouth to explain that she was brought to the room by Mayla. Joem precipitously placed his index finger to her lips stopping her from uttering a word.

"You always loved it when I dressed you up. Give me a chance to do so once more, peach," Joem's voice softened. Avia's heart melted. Joem referred to her by his pet name for her. No one called her Peach in the years that they were apart. Avia froze.

Gazing into his eyes, recognition of the person she knew flashed before her. His gentle eyes stared at her, a soft tender voice talking sweetly to her and his warm touch on her body. Even if it was just a finger. It brought back memories.

Avia gulped.

Her mind screamed at her not to fall for the illusion before her. Yet, her heart was yearning to believe that Joem wasn't completely changed. That there were parts of him that still belonged to her.

Her heart won over her mind. Avia nodded in submission. "Amazing," Joem stated.

He stepped back and walked into his wardrobe. Joem selected a set of the new brand that was yet to be worn by Beabianca. Since Avia and Beabianca were the same sizes he was certain they would fit her. Once he was sure the look was complete he stepped right back out.

"Here, use the bathroom to change," he handed her the clothes. Avia reached out for the clothes, her hand slightly brushed against Joem's hands. Subconsciously she raised her head and locked eyes with Joem. The man's lips stretched into a friendly smile. Avia reciprocated the smile. She took the clothes and went on to change.

Joem sat down on the bed on his phone. Mayla touched the door knob, "Dont comes in," Joem spoke up. "Inform the driver that we leave in a while. He should get the car ready," he added without looking up from his phone.

Mayla swallowed hard. Her boss was alarming, the way he always knows things terrified her. Mayla didn't wish to lose her job. She turned back and left to do as she was ordered to. Her heart was heavy with worry for Avia.

A few moments passed. Avia walked back out, dressed in a purple high low cut off shoulder dress. A crystal Peacock necklace adorns her neck with a matching set of earrings and bracelets.

The dress fit her to perfection as though it was handmade for her. Avia felt like a princess in the dress.

Joem looked up.

His eyes met with a beautiful woman who looked like she was brought out of a movie. Avia looked absolutely beautiful. Her beauty far surpassed many supermodels that he had met or seen on television.

Avia looked innocent and pure just standing there and staring at him with tenderness in her eyes.

Her hair was messy and some were out of place went up to Avia's eyes Joem felt like removing them so that he could see Avia's beautiful face properly.

Avia's lips were thin with a natural red color that was so enticing that Joem felt like tracing it with his fingers. He wondered what it feels like to kiss those lips.

Joem's heart began to beat at a very fast pace and his palms became sweaty.

It has been very long since Joem had set his eyes on Avia in a fancy dress. Very long since the last, he cared about how she looked so, his heart was overwhelmed with warmth when he cast his gaze at her.

Joem got to his feet. Rendered speechless by Avia's beauty, a beauty that paralyzed his senses. Avia glimmered under the light of the chandelier in the room. The dress brought out her curves, enhancing her beauty.

He couldnt take his eyes off her. Avia lowered her eyes, her lips curled up. The way Joem looked at her melted her heart. It was genuine, a look she used to adore on him. He gazed at her like she was the only thing visible in his sight. His world.

Avia had butterflies in her stomach. "How do I look?" she dared to ask. Fishing for a compliment from Joem.

"Breathtaking," Joem subconsciously responded.

Avia beamed with joy.

She had it in her to captivate him. Avia found hope, there was a chance for her to win back Joem. To stop him from going down the dangerous path of vengeance and to open his heart to love again.

"Thank y..."

Thud!

She was interrupted by the sound of something hitting the ground. Joem and Avia shot their gaze at the door. To find Beabianca standing there with a vase shattered to pieces on the ground in front of her.

"Am I interrupting something?" Beabianca asked.