Chapter 27: Blank facade

Fedrick! She whispered slowly as her heart raced fast in her chest. She was feeling uneasy as she stared at him. He looked more devilishly handsome. Her heart kept beating faster and faster as if ready to explode from it's ribcage. She slowly walked up to him as she faced him. He was wearing his white shirt and black pants. He looked more handsome than before and she couldn't pinpoint exactly what changed in him.

Fedrick! She called as she cupped his cheeks. She couldn't believe she was seeing him again. Her love, her light. Fedrick, I have missed you. Please come back to me. If I did anything wrong, please tell me. She said as slow tears rolled down her cheeks non stop. She couldn't bear it. She loved him with all her heart. But what he did next shocked her.

He pulled her hands off him as he stepped back. Listen Nina, the reason why I called you is not because of this. He started. Then why did you call me? Why? She asked her tears rolling down non stop.

"Move on" was what left his mouth and before she could register what he said he walked past her. Nina froze on the spot as she tried to understand his word. The word "Move on". Move on to where? How will she leave without him ? He has captured her heart and now he is expecting her to move on. But for how long? She thought as she kept tearing up. She cried and cried till her eyes became swollen.

Back in side, the party slowly came to an end as everyone left except the Smith family. Avery went upstairs to change and clean her make up. Once again, James has come to rescue her . She felt delightful. Once she was done freshening up, she went do join the rest of the family. It was late in the morning. Mother, where is ...

James is with Becky. Olive interrupted as if she knew that's what she wanted to ask. Avery sigh as she nodded. She slowly left the mansion to go wait for him so he could take her home. While she was waiting for him, she remembered his words ,"I am coming because of the love of my life". Her heart clenched in a way she had never felt before.

You shouldn't have said that. Mrs Smith said Coldly. I didn't say anything wrong. I just said the truth. Today was supposed to be Becky engagement. Not Avery. She is a collateral. Not a wife. She said back. Olive one more -----

Come on mother and daughter duo, stop arguing. Grandma Darko interrupted with a smirk. No grandma. Grandma also likes Avery. They all see her as a saint while they treat Becky as nothing. Grandma smith ignored them and went to her room to sleep. She was exhausted from the event that took place. Grandma Darko just shook her head and laughed out loudly. Everyone looked at her as if she was insane.

Mother, you need to have some sleep. Mrs Smith said and the old lady rolled her eyes. Listen, make it known to that whore of a girl called Avery that I will never accept her as My grandson wife. Grandma Darko said and walked away.

While Avery was waiting, Nina had spotted her from afar. She wiped her face clean and calmed her racing heart down. She can't let Avery knew that she cried. She went to meet her.

Avery! Nina called and hugged her tightly. Avery hugged her back. I really missed you. She said calmly and Nina patted her back in a comforting manner. I am so sorry I couldn't stay with you through out the party. She said as they pulled out. The sun was already shining brightly in the sky. Why are you waiting out? Nina asked calmly.

Am waiting for James. I can't stay here any longer. Second grandma doesn't like me even Aunt Circe. I was really humiliated on the night of my engagement. Avery said with a smug smile. But all is well. She said.

As the two girls were having their heart to heart conversation, Two powerful billionaires were walking to their direction. It was none other than James and Fedrick.

The two men went to where Avery and Nina were standing and talking. Are you ready? James deep voice resonated distracting them. Avery looked at him and nodded a yes. Nina eyes were glued on fedrick. For some reasons, it felt as though a force was pulling her to him. His eyes were holding a lot of secrets. Some dangerous mystified secrets. She averted her gaze.

Uhm Avery, this is Fedrick! She finally said but her voice shook slightly.

Oh hi. I am Avery. Avery said not sure what else to say.

Oh you are Avery the contracted wife of James. Fedrick said but he said in a playful straight forward manner that had Avery threw a quick glance at James before nodding a "yes".

Nice to meet you. He smiled as he stretched his hand for an handshake. But Avery politely declined. She could feel the tension between Nina and Fedrick getting high. She needed to leave this awkward position. She was about to leave when Fedrick spoke.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Avery. You are very beautiful. " He complimented as his eyes stayed glued on her. James expression slightly changed a little but no one noticed because he had his blank facade back.

He walked towards Avery as he held her hand and took her to the car. He glared daggers at Fedrick before he entered into the car and drove off. Fedrick smirked. He now confirms it, his best friend is slowly falling in love with his contracted wife. He was about to leave when Nina hugged him from behind.

I know why you broke up with me. It's because you don't think you can have my time. Nina said calmly. But Fedrick ignored her and peeled off her hands from him and walked away. Nina sigh before entering inside.