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I’m proud of Ava. She has done such an amazing job with the party. She is truly a Manarch at heart. She just doesn’t know it yet. I’ve made my decision. I want her beside me, to be my partner. I want her to be my wife.
“Everything looks beautiful, sweetheart.”
“Thanks, Anita. I wouldn’t have been able to pull it off without you and Tina.” Ava squeezes my mother’s hand.
“All I did was give you a few pointers.”
“Mom, do you know when my father is coming?” I ask curiously, looking at the time. It isn’t like him to be late to these types of events.
“He said he needed to run an errand. I imagine he should be here soon.” She looks at her watch.
“I’m going to walk around. Do you mind if I bring Ava with me?” I’m scanning the backyard. Suddenly, I have a gut feeling something isn’t right.
“Viktor,” my mother calls.
“Go right ahead.” I pull Ava close. “Stay with my mother at all times.” She gives me a confused look. “Do as I say.” I whisper.
“Ok.” I kiss her. It’s a soft tender kiss. What has this woman done to me?
She leaves. I go back to scanning the backyard. Even though everyone in attendance has been invited and searched before coming into the house you can never be too careful. I walk around and greet guests. Occasionally I look for Ava. She is still beside my mother. I instruct Marco to stay near her. My father has left the topic of Ava alone for now but I won’t take any chances. With him you never know.
“Baby, I’ve been looking for you everywhere.” The voice instantly puts me on alert. I turn and Fiona is walking to me. She stops in front of me and kisses me. I grab her arms and push her.
“What the fuck, Fiona? Why are you here?” I look for Ava. I can’t see her.
“That is no way to speak to your future wife.” My father reaches us with Cillian beside him.
“I should have known it was you who put this little reunion together.” I bark at my father.
“This is not the place. I suggest you mind yourself.” He responds.
“I could say the same. My future wife is Ava. I’m not sure how else I can make myself clearer.” I take a step to leave but he grabs my arm.
“You are not marrying that girl. Your wife will be Fiona McIntyre. Know your place Viktor.”
“It’s ok, Mr. Manarch. I’ve been gone a long time. I have myself to blame. We will make things right. Don’t you worry.” Fiona takes my arm.
“Excuse me.” I pull my arm and leave. I look around. I don’t see my mother or Ava.
“Where have you been?” I turn to Oliver’s voice.
“I should ask the same. Fiona and Cillian are here.”
“I know. I’ve been calling to warn you.”
“My phone is upstairs. You should have looked for me.” I’m pissed. I hate being caught off guard.
“Do you know what they want?”
“I could care less what they want.” I continue to search for Ava.
“Who are you looking for?”
“Ava.” I say like it should be obvious.
“I saw her go upstairs.”
“Fuck.”
