Trapped In Her Heart

Ignoring her mother who was trying to act arrogant with Rosy again, Ava kept talking to her aunt. She knew how her mother despised Rosy, Noah's mother because according to Rebecca, she didn't belong to their so-called social status which was something that irked Ava. She never believed or followed the 'social status' thing which her mother kept pressing on. 

Rosy had always been super sweet and supportive with both Sebastian and Ava, and that was the only thing that mattered. 

Looking around, Ava inquired, "Where is uncle Sam?" 

"He is with your father in the study room, they are discussing something." Without waiting for Ava's reply, Rosy accused herself, "I have something to do in the kitchen, I'll be right back." 

After Rosy left, Ava grabbed Calvin's hand and looked at her mother. "I hope you are okay." Without waiting for her reply, she added, "You already know Calvin." 

"Of course, how can I forget?" Looking at him, Rebecca gave him a weak smile. "I hope you are doing great Calvin." 

"Yes, everything is going great recently." Giving her a bag, he added, "I brought these for you and uncle." 

Taking it from his hands, Rebecca looked at Ava. "Can I talk to you for a second alone?" 

Placing his hand on Ava's waist, Calvin remarked, "I will step out for a bit to make a phone call, okay?" Kissing her forehead, he smiled, "Don't miss me." 

After he left, Rebecca crossed her arms in the front. "Since how long is this going on?" 

"Almost ten months," she answered. 

"And when were you planning to tell me about it?" When Ava did not say anything, Rebecca snapped, "I thought you had something to do with Nath—" 

Cutting her off, Ava retorted, "No mom, you wanted me to have something with that guy. Trust me, I would not choose him even if he is the last guy on this planet or the entire universe." Without waiting for her reply, she added, "I already told dad what needs to be said you should go and ask him and I am sorry for tagging you both in that picture, I know I shouldn't have done that. But to be very clear in the very beginning and also to avoid confusion, Calvin is the man I wanna be with and nobody can change that." 

Before Rebecca could say anything, Arthur and Samuel arrived. 

"You are here." Looking around, Arthur asked, "You came alone?" 

"No dad, Calvin is outside." Giving him and Samuel a hug simultaneously, Ava added, "He is making a phone call." 

"Why didn't you join us for cooking today? We had so much fun," Arthur stated. 

"What? No one told me anything about cooking, when did that happen?" she frowned. 

Helplessly shaking his head, Samuel sighed, "Don't worry honey, you're not the only one who missed it. No one told me about that fun activity until it was all done." 

"The chef took a day off so we all gathered together and made all the dishes. I made the apple pie with Ellie's help," Arthur remarked. 

Widening her eyes in shock, Ava inquired, "Ellie came here already? Where is she?" 

"She must be with Sebastian in his room." When he saw them coming down the stairs, he remarked, "There they are." 

"El, why didn't you call me for the fun activity you guys had today?" Ava complained. 

"Because we didn't want our precious kitchen to burn down," Sebastian remarked. 

Puffing her cheeks, Ava snapped, "Dad, Seb is bullying me again." 

"Seb, what did we talk about bullying your little sister?" Arthur inquired in a very firm tone. 

"Pffft little? Ava is no more little uncle Arthur, in fact I think she has increased some weight," Noah remarked. 

"Noah stop teasing your sister, you are going to get married soon, show some maturity," Samuel chided his son. 

"Well, seems like the entire family is here." Walking inside the mansion, Vincent smirked, "It's good you see everyone again and—" looking at Ellie, he added, "I see a new face." 

"Are you trying to say that our face is old?" Raising his brows, Arthur remarked, "Is this how you greet your elders?" 

"Uncle I—" 

Cutting Vincent off, Rebecca quickly said, "Honey, he did not mean it that way." 

"I think he meant exactly what we are thinking." Looking at her father, Ava added, "Dad, he is calling you and uncle Sam old." 

Looking at Melissa, Vincent smiled, "Here is the would be bride, I never thought you both would make it this far." 

"I also never expected you to still be the same. I mean, aren't you jobless currently? I thought you would be depressed after getting kicked out from such a great job but well, it's nice that you are still positive." Wrapping her arms around Naoh's waist, Melissa added, "I guess unexpected things are happening these days." 

The sudden change in Vincent's expression did not go unnoticed by everyone present in the room. Melissa's blunt words hit him hard but he could do nothing. There was a reason why he was back in L.A and picking up a fight with her or anyone present in this room wouldn't help. 

"Oh my God, I think Vincent's ass is burning because Melissa just roasted him so bad," Ava chortled before bursting into laughter. 

"Ava," Rebecca snapped before glaring at her. 

Forcing himself to smile in front of everyone, Vincent remarked, "Well, everyone has to stay positive no matter how dark the days are, right Sebastian?" Walking towards them, he added, "Won't you introduce me to this beautiful woman you are hiding in your arms?" 

Pulling Ellie closer, Sebastian smiled, "Though I don't want to but since you insist—" Looking at Ellie, he explained, "El, he is Vincent my cousin and she is Ellie my girlfriend." 

"I must say, you are really very beautiful. No wonder Seb disregarded everything just to be with you." Extending his hand towards her, Vincent smirked, "It's a pleasure to meet you." 

But before Ellie could take his hand, Sebastian extended his hand. Tightening his grip around Vincent's hand, he remarked, "Let me take it for her, she just washed her hand." 

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