Chapter 10

Ava's POV

She was startled. "You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, but if you ever get into trouble, please call me." I will always be available to you." She said this with a gentle smile .

I nod, relieved that she didn't push any further.

"I need to clean up a few things; do you you'll be okay?" Emily inquired.

I nod, not wanting to distract her from her work.

I heard footsteps behind me after she left. I only knew one person who walked around with that much rage.

"Woman, stop undressing on my counter." He stated.

I turned to face him, my bruise visible. He looked at me, then at my bruise, his eyes flashing from anger to surprise, then back to anger.

"What in the world did you do?" He inquired.

"What have I done?" Oh, Andrew, that's hilarious." I responded

"Never mind, I don't mind." He hissed.

"Oh no, this is your fault," I said, pointing to my bruise.

"Last time I checked, I never hit you; as much a