HIS LOVE HEALS ME(18+)

o my seat across from Raymond. My mind is still racing from the n

on of manager at work!" I lean in, my eyes sparkling with the thrill of

is smile looks almost... forced. He squeezes my hand, nodding. " Oh a promotion, Ava, that's... that's amazing,

ent cools just a little as I watch him. He's trying t

ow. "Something seems off. Is e

ng I need to tell you, too." His voice is low, and a hint of tension flickers across his face.

ration, but suddenly, the air feels thick with something else-somethi

excitement dimming as Raymond

e is steady, but his eyes flicker with the weight of what he's about to say. "He knows that we are back together, and he sees how much I love and adore you. He's concerned about you not getting too close to the

p her expression neutral, even though every

he say?" I re

om the 'other side' of things. No involvement in that part of the family. He's... he's not convinced i

I am not an outsider. What

to that and stay away from the risk that comes with working or getting attached with my family's business. Ava I assure you, it's not worth it. I know he actually considered you for the marketing department and he also thinks you're brilliant, and he can see your potential, and he's willing to give

all staring up inside her. For a moment, she searches his face, trying to under

p the job or anything. it's just because I am glad that now they recognize my effort and they have decided to promote me. I am not glad because I want t

z" Ray

ng your father's company marketing department is what it will take to prove my

about your promotion, are you jus

the promotion, I have already dropped my resignation letter early this mor

d refused to accept you into

I am sure you would have found a way

u. You sound too convinced,

gan to ring. He walked to the table to get the phone and his eyes s

e? Who is it?" I

id as he picke

what's up

want to speak with her

speak with Ava?" Ray asked

r?" His dad re

th you" Ray said as he han

??" I sc

to speak with me. What am I going to say to him ? Will this be like an interview about my Job at his company? Or will it

or a call like this. What if I say the wrong things and he gets disappointe

h" I whispe

he urge to run out of the room to the rest room, or else I am going to pee on myself. All of these

ispered, trying not to l

ng lady? Am I to wait for you? " Ra

umbled out of the room, not w

up" I soliloquized as I

ilet bowl with

f and he will love you. You can do thi