As promised, I have updated before the end of October. And updates are slow because of my work. I cannot update as often as I used to when I had first begun writing but please bear with me. I am trying my best to update.

Big thank you to all the lovely messages that certain readers send me to encourage me. Thank you so much.

Also, I wanted to share an important day of my life with you. So I graduated on Tuesday 17th October. I would like to thank my readers because I have graduated today not only because of my hardwork but whenever I was down with my dissertation, you guys have always been there to take me away from that stress even if it was for a little while. I remember, some readers were even sending me motivational sayings, so this success is dedicated to all of you. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

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Last but not the least, this chapter is dedicated to @Amrutha_d . Thanks for being so awesome.

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Enjoy

Hope you like it :)

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"Um," I gulped, looking to my right, seeing Robert sleeping with his mouth wide opened. What a moron! I heard Mr. Salvestro sigh angrily before me, making my stomach churn.

"If I need to fucking wait another minute to hear your explanation, I swear you won't be happy with what I'm going to do, Ava!" Mr. Salvestro warned through clenched teeth making me focus all my attention on his furious yet devilishly handsome. Am I even making sense right now? Anyways, let's forget about making sense.

"Actually, we were waiting for you." I said, fidgeting my fingers. However, my answer seemed more like a question to me but what is intimidating me more is that Sebastian closed his eyes tightly for at least ten seconds before opening them.

His orbs were staring straight at mine. They were full of wrath and antagonism making me even more scared.

"You were waiting for me?" He repeated what I said in a deadly calm tone. This, ladies and gentlemen is what I think is the calm before the storm.

"Yes." I replied, not knowing what else to say.

"Don't play fucking dumb with me AvaGrace." Mr. Salvestro spat irritatingly. "He has his fucking arms wrapped around you and you call this waiting for me?" He bellowed. Why does he make this seem like an entirely different thing?!

"This is not what it seems like." I argued. However, I do not understand why the hell am I explaining myself to him. He makes me feel as if I am cheating on him when he is not even my boyfriend or husband. He's just my boss.

"Sure!" He replied sardonically. "Might as well tell me that unicorns exist!"

"Look, we were just watching The Notebook while waiting for you to wake up and I was beginning to feel sleepy and soon after I fell asleep and so did Robert. That's it." I explained thoroughly.

"This house is big enough. You could have chosen a room and sleep or you could simply have come to my r—" Mr. Salvestro stopped immediately what he was about to say. Chosen a room? Really?

"You haven't given me permission to sleep in one of your rooms. Plus, it would have been unethical." I disagreed with his point.

I noticed his eyes soften slightly and he was about to say something when a yawn from Robert prevented him to do so.

"Oh man! What a night it was!" Robert exclaimed making Sebastian's eyes harden on him. "Damn Ava, I have a sore neck because of you. You move way too much when you sleep." Robert said rubbing both his eyes. Damn you Robert! Couldn't he have shut his stupid mouth?!

If looks could kill, both Robert and I would have been twelve feet under sea level right now.

"Oh, hey Seb, how are you feeling?" Robert asked once he opened his eyes and looked at Mr. Salvestro.

"Get the fuck out of here!" Mr. Salvestro said through clenched teeth.

"Huh, what?" Robert asked, confusedly. "Why?"

"Just get the fuck out my house!" Mr. Salvestro boomed grabbing Robert by his shirt and pulling him from the couch.

"Sebastian!" Everyone froze when we heard the voice of Mrs. Salvestro by the door looking furiously at Mr. Salvestro. "What is going on here?" She walked inside placing her handbag on the table next to her.

"Ahh, thank goodness you're here, Coco." Robert pulled himself out from Mr. Salvestro's grasp and walked behind Mrs. Salvestro. Such a wuss! "Seb is just mad because I slept with Ava." Robert exclaimed loudly making my eyes go wide.

"You what?" Mrs. Salvestro and I screamed in unison while Sebastian's hands were clenched into fists.

"Not literally! We just fell asleep together on the couch and Seb is angry about that. Jeez!" Robert corrected himself, scratching his head. Once these words were out of his mouth, I noticed Mrs. Salvestro's scowl turn into a huge smile.

"Sebastian, son, stop your tantrum." Corelia walked towards Mr. Salvestro with her hands across her chest. "Both of these kids were up till late to check on you but they fell asleep. There's no need for you to shout at them."

"Whatever." Mr. Salvestro muttered before leaving us and going upstairs.

"Thank you so much, Coco." Robert came behind Mrs. Salvestro and hugged her. "You just prevented Seb from becoming Hulk."

"Shut up!" Mrs. Salvestro turned and slapped Robert on his head. "Couldn't have you helped AvaGrace and bring her to one of his rooms and you could have taken his other room. Useless fellow!"

"I didn't think of this at that time." Robert shrugged making Mrs. Salvestro shake her head.

"Ava, sweetie, why don't you go and freshen up while I make breakfast for all of you?" Mrs. Salvestro asked, smiling at me.

"Okay." I replied making my way towards the washroom and began to freshen up.

Fifteen minutes later, when I was done, I tried to brush my hair with my fingers. Keyword tried but unfortunately this nest on my head did not want to obey. So, I tied it neatly before heading towards the kitchen to help Mrs. Salvestro.

"Can I help you?" I asked, taking out the plates and placing them on the island.

"No, sweetie, I'm almost done." She smiled kindly at me. Sometimes it's hard to believe that an annoying and hard person like Mr. Salvestro has such a sweet mother like Corelia. "However, you can help me by taking this to Sebastian." She handed me a plate of pancakes. "I know how he is. When he's annoyed he doesn't wish to see anyone but given that he is ill, I need him to eat. Can you please do this for me, honey?" Now how can I refuse such a nice lady?

"Sure." I replied despite my will to refuse. I took the plate with shaking hands and took the stairs towards the room of Mr. Salvestro and soon I reached the devil's room.

Since the door of the room was opened, I didn't bother knocking and went straight inside to see him standing behind his window and staring straight ahead.

"What?" Mr. Salvestro spat not even looking at me. How does he even know I'm here but I can sense so much hatred towards me.

"Um, your mother sent me to give you breakfast." I replied softly.

Once he heard my voice, he turned towards me and I saw his face soften slightly before it turn back to the same blank expression.

"Place it on the table." He said, putting his hands in his pockets.

I complied with what he said and placed the plate on the table. However, before I left, I took the medicines that were on his bedside table and placed them next to his plate so that he remembers he has to take them. During all this while, I could feel his eyes on me making me totally conscious of whatever what I was doing.

Just when I was about to leave, I felt a hand grasp my forearm and turning me around with a strong pull. My breath got hitched when my temple collided with Mr. Salvestro's chest.

I lifted my head to look at him. My breathing quickened when I saw him looking straight at me with so many emotions swirling through his eyes.

He gently placed his thumb and forefinger on my chin and brought my face closer to him, still staring at me making gazillion of butterflies hop in my stomach. He placed his hand behind my back and brought me impossibly close to him.

Oh my God! Is he going to kiss me? Do I want him to kiss me?

Oh shit!

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I really hope you liked it. I spent quite a while to write this one.

So what do you think, should they kiss or not?

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Love you all,

Ina <3