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"She left for the conference room. Her staff is having a meeting." I look at him but don't say anything.
There is truth to what Ava said. I do use sex as a weapon, but it is not what she thinks. It's my only way to know we are ok. She forgets it's not easy for me not to be in control of everything. I do trust her. She is the only other person alive that I trust besides Oliver. But seeing Max near her is not something I can let happen. He wants her, and she is mine.
Chapter Fifty Six
Ava
I am in my bedroom putting pajamas on. I am actually surprised Viktor hasn't tried to come to see me. He has kept his distance like I asked. I know asking for space was the right call but I wish he would have come to see me. I know he came to see the kids. Mary mentioned he saw the kids earlier when I wasn't around. I miss Viktor, and it's only been a few hours. What does that say about me? I can't excuse his behavior. What he did was wrong. I bet if I had pulled a stunt like his, he would have reacted just as I did or worse. I need to set clear boundaries if we are ever going to work. There is a light knock at my door. I pull my pants up.
"Come in." The door is opened, and I hear footsteps. I don't have to turn to know is him. I can feel him. "I thought you left not wanting to see me.” I grab my towel and walk to the bathroom to hang my towel. Weirdly enough, I am nervous walking out of the bathroom. I have butterflies like a schoolgirl with a crush.
"I've been here. I wanted to give you space."
"And you decided to listen to me," I can't help but laugh. He walks towards me.
"I was wrong. You were right.”
"Look at that. You admitted you were wrong and didn't burst into flames." I am about to walk past him when he grabs my arm.
"I am sorry,” he tells me. I look at him. I see he is sorry.
"Don't say you are sorry. Just be better. Max means nothing to me. He is just working for House of Beauty. If you had told me why you don’t want him in the house, we could have avoided this argument. But your first instinct is to demand and control. For us to work, you need to trust me."
"I do trust you. It's him I don’t trust." I put my hand on his face.
“But why? What has he ever done to you?”
“He isn’t trust worthy.”
“That is not a good answer.”
“It’s the only I have.”
"I love you Viktor. Max is not a factor in my life. He is an employee. Nothing more. Our true problem is you are using sex as a weapon and it needs to stop. It's not fair to use it to get what you want." He takes a deep breath.
"It's the only way I know."
I shake my head. I see he is sorry in his eyes. Giving in, I kiss him. Next thing I know, he picks me up and takes me to bed. I'm probably not doing us any favors by letting him claim me. But who am I to fight my craving for him?
?
I'm sitting at my desk, trying to keep myself from laughing. It's been a few days since Viktor's fit of jealousy. I am still a little pissed, but you have to see the irony. Who would have thought? One of the most ruthless men in the city was intimidated by Max. I don't understand what is the point of stressing out? Why waste energy his energy? I am with him and he is here every single day and most nights. Between the kids, work, and his demanding ways, there isn't much left for me. When do I have the time for anyone else? It's simply dumb. I wish he would see it.
"Ms. O'Brien, your ten a.m. is here," my PA Rosie tells me from the door.
"Rosie, how many times do I need to remind you? Please call me Ava." I smile.
"I keep forgetting."
"Don't. We spend more than enough hours interacting. I don't want so much formality."
"Ok."
"You can let Maddie in." Less than a minute later, Maddie walks in. I stand and walk to her. "It's so nice to see you," I greet as she embraces me.
"It surely is."
"Come, have a seat." I point at the couch.
