Ava Della Sanchez

I heard as the pilot announced our plane is about to land in the city of New York airport. I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply. At last, I'm going to see my childhood best friend whom I've grown to love so much. I've been away for almost ten years but not even for one day did I forget him. I wonder how handsome he might have become, of course, he will be damn handsome now. I do see him on television but not in real life since then... I could probably remember when we were small how girls used to send him letters and I would always get jealous each time they did but still he never for once looked at any of them it's just me and him.

A lot of thought suddenly clouded my mind, did he forget about me?

What if he now has a girlfriend? Gosh I sighed not wanting to think of the probability of that happening, for now, I just want to be happy for returning and I want every thought to remain positive for now. I smiled as our plane finally landed.

We started coming down with our bags, I walk out of the plane while my guards carried my luggage, walking down the stairs of the airplane, the cool breeze of New York City hit my skin differently, I finally came down, and tuck my hands into my jacket, I closed my eyes and inhaled the fresh air

"Home sweet home, Nickolaus Michelson I'm back," I said inwardly and opened my eyes.

"Mam our ride is here '' One of my guards said to me and I nodded as he gestured towards the car, I slid into the backseat and he closed the door, and sped off. The ride back home was a long one as our house is built in one of the richest estates in New York. The Sanchez family is known to be richly blessed. If only dad agreed to let me stay here just maybe by now I would have been his girlfriend. I sighed for the umpteenth time. It's been a long time. I was thirteen then while he was sixteen. Now I'm twenty-three, so many years have passed and many things have changed as well. Will he still be the Nickolas that I used to know? What if he has changed so much?

"Nothing is impossible" My conscience assured me and I nodded.

"Yes, let's stay positive." I smiled.

The gate was opened as my driver drove in, looking at our house from the inside. A lot of things have changed that I know, so many things have been renovated, the mansion is now twice the formal one and the color has been repainted from light blue to white. My guard rush and open the door for me

"Thank you'' I muttered as I step down from the car with smiles plastered on my face, I saw my mom open her arms wide for me and I ran towards her. I might not be the little girl she used to know, but she's still my mother and I can't stop myself from getting excited.

I ran into her arms and she welcomed me into her warm embrace, I stayed in her arms inhaling her motherly scent as she rubbed her cheeks on my hair and caressed my hair too. I could see my father smiling at us. I break the hug and smile.

"Mother you look so beautiful, you're never aging, what's dad giving to you?" I smirked and she blushed heavily while dad looked away, gosh my parents won't stop amazing me, I could remember how my dad loves my mom so much, and up till now, you can still see that love.

"Princess Come give Daddy a hug" My Dad whine and I giggle as I walked towards him.

"Daddy" I pouted as I embrace him, he caress my hair for some time before breaking the hug.

"How was life in Germany?" Dad asked.

"Awesome" I smiled and we all laughed as we entered the house.

Mum walked us straight to the dining room, looking at the interior design of our house. I can only say that dad has done a good job by upgrading them. I shouldn't have expected less, my dad is a man of a high standard, my brother Kelvin is more like him.

We all sat down in the dining room as the maid ran around to serve us food. I inhaled the fresh aroma of mashed potatoes and my mouth watered. That's my best food and I couldn't wait to taste it.

"Princess, I will prepare it for you. I know it's your favorite," Mum said and I felt like crying even after so many years. She still remembers my favorite. Gosh, she's just the best. I smile as my heart races.

I dug into my plate and moaned out loudly as the sweet taste of marsh potatoes hit my mouth, I closed my eyes and chewed in ecstasy, I licked my upper lips in sheer sweetness.

"How is it?" Mum asks when I open my eyes, my mouth is still full so I did a circle with my thumb and friendship finger, showing her she's the best. She giggled and looked at father happily and he kissed her lips.

The rest of the lunch went smoothly and right now we are in the sitting room watching some program and suddenly Nickolas popped up in the scream, I giggled in and my parents faced me, they ate very much aware of my feelings for him.

"Mom, how is Nicklaus?" I ask, facing her, of course, that's what I've always called him.

"He's fine but he has a little problem," Mum said and I stood up sharply but she told me to sit down which I did grumpily.

"Look honey, this is one of the main reasons we ask you to come back," Mom said looking at me.

"Listen, you know we are friends with Michelson?" She asked and I nodded. Of course, I know my mom and Dad are best friends with Nickolaus's parents.

"Dear you are betrothed to Nickolaus," She said looking at me, my eyes widened as my heart did a joyful dance.

"But how?" I ask looking at Dad too

"Princess we saw how much the both of you loves each other and we had to the needful" Dad reasoned, I nodded not like they did something bad,

"Did Nickolas know?" I ask.

"Yes but let me finish," Mom said and I nodded allowing her to continue.

"Nicholaus had a problem recently and his company is about to crash, he came to us for help but we gave him an ultimatum."

"Which is?" I ask already getting the hint

"To get married to you and get the help he needed," Mom said.

"But are his parents aware of this?" I ask.

"Yes honey they initiated this."

"What of Nickolaus?" I ask with my heart racing.

"You need to see him," Mom smiled at me.

I felt on top of the world, my dream is at the edge of coming true, my dream man, my Nick.

"Thanks, mom, thanks Dad," I said pecking them on both cheeks as I take my car keys

"Where to…?" Mom ask.

"To Michelson Group of Companies" I wink and dash out happily.

Ava Della Sanchez

I rushed outside and quickly entered my dad's Limousine which is the key to the car that I took, I don't know why but I suddenly feel excited, I don't know if it's because I'm going to see Nickolaus after so many years, my heart is filled with happiness, I never knew he was my betrothed that means it's me and him forever. Gosh, I feel so on top of the world. I feel like I'm the happiest woman on earth, it feels so good to know. I know I might not be the best, at least I have my flaws but I promise to be the best wife ever.

Back in the states, boys used to flock around me, but I only have eyes for my Nickolas, that's why I never bother to look at other men. I type the name of his company on my phone. I don't know the way, so I'm using my phone's GPS location to track it. I waited and after some time, it started moving. I smile as I ignited the ignition of the car, looking out through the window.

"Nickolaus here I come" I muttered and smiled as I drove off, I continued to look around the city as I tried to master my way knowing I don't have to use my phone GPS all the time, I already know I will be coming here all the time. I continue driving as I whine down the glasses enjoying the cool breeze. "Fresh air of New York City'' I muttered, inhaling deeply as I concentrated back on the road and kept driving.

I smiled when I saw a young couple holding hands as they walked on the road. A thought suddenly hit me, " What if Nickolaus is against this marriage?"

"He should have tried to contact me," I said to myself, but then…..I don't want to start my day with negativity, "We have to be positive" I said to myself tapping my chest.

The GPS is now blinking fast showing that we are already close to the company. I held my breath as I kept on driving with only one prayer, and that is

''Nickolaus please love me" I know it sounds crazy but I don't know what will happen if I find out he's in love with someone else I might lose it. I kept praying not knowing what else to do like it's the only thing left on my lips.

I love him even as a best friend, I love him even as we grow up and now….I found out he's my betrothed. I love him more, this shows that heaven is with me. That's a sign and even if he has someone that he loves

"I'm sorry Nickolaus but you're mine," I said to myself, well I have never been so clingy and possessive of someone before, but this is not ordinary someone, because he's my childhood friend, my betrothed, and my heartthrob and I don't care being clingy and possessive cause he's worth it.

I already made myself this promise and whenever I do something like this I don't go back on them, I know I will fight the world itself even if it has to…for me to be with Nickolaus. That's just how deep and loving my love for him is…..

I stop my car as the location stops in front of a huge company which has the inscription "NICKOLAUS GROUP OF COMPANY" I smile, how much success my best friend has made over the years, I wonder what caused the problem he's facing now. I sigh as I drive into the company. I pack my car at the Que and walk out elegantly. I can feel people's stares at me but I cared less, that's how it has always been for some time now. I smile, liking how I draw attention.

Don't misquote me, I'm not too pompous, but I like it when I draw people's attention, it has always been a habit since childhood.

I catwalk towards the receptionist.

"Excuse me dear good day" I greeted with a nice smile on my face.

"Afternoon welcome to Nickolas group of company please how can we help you?" She asks with the same smile and damn! she's beautiful, I walk closer to her table and brought my mouth close to her ears and then I whisper.

"You're beautiful"

"You too," She replied blushing. I smile at her reddish face, she sure does not know about that.

I cleared my throat and she looked through her PC, "Are you looking for someone?" She asked and turned her attention back to me. I cleared my throat and look around the whole place to see everyone so busy.

"Is your boss so strict? Why is everyone so focused like this?" I ask. She looked around as if to see if anyone was coming and when she didn't see anyone. She beckoned me to come close which I did, she leaned a little bit closer to my ear and whispered.

''The CEO is a grumpy and handsome devil, with his ***** witchy girlfriend" She said, I made to join her in laughing but when the word she whispered reminisced in my head, I know there is a problem. I laugh a little and ask.

"Where's the CEO's office?" I ask covering up the burn that already started in my heart, my inside was on fire like it has been lightened with petrol.

"At the last floor" She pointed .

"Thanks a lot" I smile.

"You're welcome" She giggled, while I walked off. At this rate I know I might lose it any moment from now, my most dreaded nightmare has finally happened. Turns out he already got a girlfriend, but he knows he's betrothed to me, maybe that's the reason why he hasn't contacted me. But we're friends, he should have talked to me.

As I enter the elevator I feel like I might pass out any time, I can't fight the tears that have blurred my sight, my burning chest which tightens every second, my crushed hope. Everything……..is crushed but no….the receptionist says she's a ***** and that means she's not good for my Nick. Not like anybody is perfect but at least not that kind of person. The elevator opened and I came out. I looked right and left and saw a huge door to my right. Knowing it will be his office, I wipe off my tears and walk towards it.

I stood in front of the door and took a deep breath, my palms suddenly became sweaty as my breath quickened, but I stood as I calmed myself down. I fan myself and when I'm sure I'm ready. I knocked on the door but got no response. I knocked again and when I held the doorknob I found out it was open and without wasting time, I pulled the doorknob and entered, only to meet the most shocking scene of my life.

Right before me, a girl sat on his lap with his hands around her waist as they kissed deeply.

"Nickolaus Michaelsen….!!!!!!" I screamed.

Ava Della Sanchez

They split up immediately they heard my scream and I was able to see the girl's face, I don't know but something in me tells me there is something off about the girl. I know it's not me being jealous because if I can predict right I know how to handle my emotions. I look at Nickolaus and damn! He's looking at the girl with passion and love like I didn't just come in here right now. I feel a tightening in my chest as I watch the man I love care for another girl in my presence without even acknowledging my presence after years of not seeing me. "Does he even care?" I ask myself but obviously, that's the question I can't answer myself either.

I tried my best to keep my calm as I watched as he whispered something to the girl and she stormed out, bumping her shoulders with me. She doesn't look like a ****. I'm a woman and I've seen their kind and someone like her can use self-pity to get Nickolaus and then do so many things to get him wrapped around her fingers. Only God knows how much damage she's done to his life. Nicholaus is blinded by love that he can't see that….

"Ava" I heard my name from the voice that I'd been dying to hear it from, I came back to reality as I saw him standing before me, right now I don't feel excited or whatsoever. The scene I saw here earlier is enough to discolor mood. Looking at Nickolas right now I know he will do anything to be with that girl, ….."The wait is this the reason why he never contacted me?" Mmmmm Obviously that's why.

"Nicholaus, can I ask you something?" I ask and he nodded his head looking unconcerned.

"Is she the reason why you never contacted me, to ask about my opinion?"

"Ava, listen…."

''It's a simple question Nickolaus answers…" I groan already getting tired

"Yes….Ava, I love Sherly so much and I can't live without her" He said, trying to hold my hand but I took two steps back.

"Ohhhh….Sherly is her name" I thought, smiling.

I look around his office, he is swimming in money, and no wonder that gold digger can't let him go. I walked around his office admiring every inch of it as he stood on his spot staring at me like a movie, but who cares ...."I wonder what happened for his company to have a problem….what?" I ask myself. I walk back to him

"What happened to your company?"

"Someone stole my company's desires and that made us lose so many contracts and clients, lots of shareholders too" He replied looking tired but I know he isn't because the last time I remembered he was there almost eating that Sherly of a girl.

I nod my head in a thinking manner as I walk around him, "You know Nickolas they say keep your friend close and keep your enemies closer" I said after walking around him, he made to turn around but I ignored him and came to his front...I click my fingers twice for him to see and I dropped the bomb

"Get ready for our wedding or be ready to lose the company you worked so hard for."

"Ava you can't do this to me."

"Nicholaus I'm doing nothing."

"You don't understand I don't love you I've someone that I love so much and you know that" I felt a piercing on my chest….I felt my heart being ripped apart with his words, I closed my eyes and turned my back at him so he won't be able to see my tears and I whispered.

"Nicholaus, do you think before you talk how you could hurt people with your words without thinking!!!!!!" I screamed.

"Ava…..please" He made to touch me but I fling his hand away, not allowing him to see my weak self. I wipe my tears leaving no drop.

"Well then if you want to see your company fall try me," I said and started walking out but I could hear his growling as he snatched things and punched the walls. I quickened my steps as I couldn't take it anymore. I grab the doorknob as I twist it open. I rushed out of his office. I'm already feeling suffocated. I needed to leave this place so I didn't bother to smile at the receptionist who was calling on me and I rushed out. I hurried and opened my car as I entered. I place my head on my steering as I cry out my eyes. This has always been my biggest fear. I could have given up at this point but I won't. Seeing the girl he's dating I knew she had something to do with the missing design and it's only those who have access to his office could do that. I don't have to conclude I need evidence. But first of all I need to clear my head right now as I can't think clearly.

I turned on my car's ignition and drove to a cool restaurant... I drove for some minutes as I kept on looking through the mirror for an eye-catching restaurant and finally, I saw one. I smile as I drive into the restaurant. I parked my car and came out. I walk towards the receptionist. It's quite a classy restaurant. I requested a VIP. I needed a cool place to clear my head as a whole lot is going through my head. I was taken to one and I only requested cool wine. I sat down on the classy chair and rubbed my forehead tiredly. I'm having a headache right now and it's all because of Nickolaus.

I can't believe he shattered all my hope about us...he forgot me so easily….but why couldn't I do the same?

"The heart wants what it wants" My conscience whispered and I nodded, my order arrived.

"Thank you," I said to the waiter

"You welcome ma, and you look beautiful"

"Thank you and you too" I added, she smiled, and walked off. I get that compliment a lot….

I looked out of the binds that were used as a window and my body froze at what I saw.

Right before me is Sherly kissing and romancing with a man in a suit.