Ava's POV

My heart skipped a bit as I flinched in fear, shifting my head in the direction of the voice to face the damn person.

"Huh?" I stuttered as I realized that it was Michael's brother.

My heart was racing so fast already as I tried to force air into my lungs, having a feeling that maybe he had heard the conversation with Juliana.

"What? Are you okay? What are you doing on the balcony at this hour? It's late, you're supposed to be asleep." He said, his voice filled with concern.

"Mmmh!" I stammered, not knowing what to say.

I really do not want to lie but then it was the best option now.

"I understand. It is fine. My brother offended you again, right? It is fine, you can sleep in my room."

"Your room?" I asked with sarcasm in my head.

"Yes, what is wrong with that?" he asked.

I didn't say anything. I was lost in thought but when a hand slid below my waist region, I was so fast to be alerted again.

I tried to move but then his grip on my waist tightened.

"Don't act like you don't want me. Let's go have some fun in my room. Your skin is so soft." he said with a smile.

I struggled. All of a sudden, he left me when he heard some footsteps and then ran back to his room.

I stood there, confused about what was going on. Just when I thought it was over, Michael's sister, Lisa, came out of nowhere.

I pretended to be thirsty so that she wouldn't suspect anything. All I wanted was to leave this house forever.

"Are you here to steal something?" she asked.

"Steal? Why?" I asked.

"Don't lie to me," she said angrily.

"I was thirsty, so I decided to get water for me and also for my husband, Michael," I said confidently.

"Oh wow! Is there no water in Michael's room? Impossible!" she said.

I was shocked. I didn't know what else to say. There was definitely water in his room. She would definitely think that I am a liar.

"O-okay, I--I didn't know," I stammered.

"Now you know bitch, just get out," he yelled.

It seemed like I irritated her so much. I felt so embarrassed that she found out that I was lying.

I just had to pretend I was going to Michael's bedroom.

When I noticed she had gone back to her room. I quickly ran to the guest room to stay until 5am.

I fell asleep, but then I was awakened with a buzz on my phone. I stretched my hands to pick up my phone; a smile crept onto my lips. I was so happy.

Though the message was from a strange number but then I knew it was Juliana.

She had always been there for me. She cares about me and I love her so much.

The message: (Where are you, Ava! I am at the location you gave me yesterday already.)

"Really!" I gasped.

I flung the phone on the bed and quickly got dressed. I stood in front of the silvery mirror to admire my beautiful slim-fit self and how bright my face was when I knew that I would be leaving the house for good. I realized that I had not responded to Juliana's messages earlier.

I knew that Mrs Miller wasn't home which made it very possible for me to leave the house without obstruction.

I dived on the bed, picked up my phone, and then replied to Juliana's message. By then, there were four from her.

"Damn!" I said.

I got out of the guest room and walked out slowly. It was quite obvious that some of the workers in the mansion were already awake and almost done with their duty.

The aroma of the food that came out of the kitchen filled my nostrils and penetrated into my skull; my stomach rumbled in pure hunger. I had not had dinner last night.

"Damn! Who is making such a delicious breakfast? I wish I could have some." I muttered inwardly.

But then I had to bring myself back to order. My aim was to leave here, even if I stayed I wasn't sure I would be given the food to taste.

I commanded that the gate should be opened and it was immediately.

But then the workers who had seen me would wonder why I carried my bag at these early hours of the morning.

The cool breeze was really so sweet and calm.

Immediately I stepped my legs outside the mansion gate, I leaped for joy. I felt like I was in heaven, finally felt free from bondage. This was happiness to me.

I could see a car outside. Yes, it was definitely Juliana's car. Though I haven't seen her with such a car, but then I ran towards the car's direction.

When I got closer I noticed a man standing close to the car. He was familiar, as I got closer.

"Henry?" I gasped.

What?

"Yes Ava, I am here to get you," he said with a smile.

"What are you doing here? Where is Juliana? How did you know here?" I asked so many questions.

"Okay, where do I start from? Well Juliana couldn't come and then I was with her when you called and she only said yes because I agreed to go," he said

"I don't need you. She should have told me all this," I said angrily.

This was so annoying. This was my only chance and it was ruined by her. What was I supposed to do with my ex-boyfriend, Henry?

I turned to leave but then he stopped me.

"Ava, what is wrong with you? Come on let's go. You will definitely see Juliana. Don't act childish," he said, moving closer towards me.

I moved backwards as tears began flowing down my cheeks. I had no other option. I had to follow him. Though I promised myself never to have anything to do with him after all he did, but then I went with him before it was too late.

"Ava," he said, and used his hands to touch my cheeks. "I am sorry for everything that happened. Let's go."

He hugged me tightly, even when I tried to refuse, I couldn't.

"Let's leave now," I whispered.

"Okay!" he said with a smile after he patted me.

But I was really not fast because a voice, thick, cold, and rude, interrupted almost immediately.

"Going?"

I flipped my head backward, just to face the whole family.

The world came crumbling in my face. I was dumb, confused, and...

"What! Damn it!" I screamed in my head as tears flowed down my cheeks.

"Where the hell do you think you are going to? So sorry, it's too late bitch! Not so smart! Get her!" he ordered the security men, who were already running forward like they were chasing a criminal.

When I said a voice interrupted, I meant Michael.

Just when I thought I would be happy again, this. I passed out!