By 6 pm, Nathan and his group decided to leave the bar after hours of chatting, drinking wine, and taking selfies. When they stepped out, Greg left with Charlotte in his car. Charles threw his car key at Nathan. Nathan stared at him in confusion. “Why don’t you give Avery a ride home? Henry and I will find our way.” Charles told Nathan and they gave him a twinkle. Nathan swallowed. “Of course!”The boys wished Avery farewell and then headed toward the street. Nathan ushered Avery into the car and then settled in front beside her. After they strapped their seat belts, Nathan turned on the car media and then drove away. There was ballroom music being played by the radio station. Avery threw her back against the car seat with a sigh. “I had so much fun.”Nathan chuckled. “I’m so glad we had a non-alcoholic wine else I wouldn’t have been able to drive you home.”Avery giggled. “I took a whole damn bottle,” Nathan said and took a sharp turn. Avery stretched her hand to his left th

Mrs. Fredrick came rushing to their chamber.Fredrick turned to her. “What's the matter?”He had barely slept that night and was about to take a shower so he could head to work and bury his head before coming up with ways how to get his men out of Nightmare City.She pointed at the door with shaky hands and that was when Fredrick realized that she came in panting heavily. He moved closer to her.“What's the problem hunny?”“There are men from Interpol in the living room. They came for you.” she managed to say.Fredrick hummed and grabbed some clothes from the closet. He began to get dressed.Meanwhile, his wife was aware of Interpol’s engagement with the warehouse at Nightmare City so when she saw them in their house that morning, she began to panic.When Fredrick was done, he stood before his wife and pointed a finger at her. “Stay right here and don't you move an inch. Tell Kelvin to remain in his room. None of you must come downstairs no matter what.”Her lips parted and just when

After getting dressed, Nathan and his friends left in the Lamborghini for the clothing store. Henry drove them to one of the fanciest stores in town.They got into the store and requested to be taken to the tuxedo section. While the boys had their eyes on the finest silk, Nathan went for something unconventional.He settled for a three-piece Italian wine-colored suit with a jacket that extended to his knees. The suit had special encrusted buttons. Charles and Henry also made picked their suits.After that, the boys went to the shoe section and made their choice. Before leaving the store, they bought cuff links, wristwatches, and other accessories.While they were seated in the car and about to head home, Henry told Nathan to make the call.The shy Nathan ignored him and resolved to fix his seat belt. “I'll do that when I get home.”“Well, you better do it on time because girls like to be updated on time. We've got two days to prom night so the sooner you inform your queen, the better

Avery slowly pulled Nathan’s hand around her and then sat up. After resting her back against the wall, she continued staring at him; speechless.“I'm damn serious Avery.” Nathan maintained and took her hand into his. “Will you be my girlfriend?”Avery had no idea how to put the thoughts fluttering in her head into words. “Are you asking for a commitment? Nathan…I thought we were not ready for this and..” she kept stuttering.He squeezed her hand tightly and moved closer to her. “Listen, I know we've agreed that commitment was off limits but right now, I want this to work. I want to start a relationship with you, Avery.”Avery held up Nathan’s loving stare. “It's not as if I can't be committed to you Nathan. You know I love you and how I want this to work. It's just that I'm so shocked right now and… she sighed and shook her head.“Do you want to be with me?” Nathan demanded.She took his hand into his and placed their hands on the left part of her bare chest. “More than anything.”“Th

“You seem cheerful.” Mrs. Jacobs remarked immediately after Avery sat.Avery was tempted to blab about the email she received a few minutes ago but she had concluded that she would only tell her parents once she reached a standpoint with Alex.“So what are your plans? School is over.” Mr. Jacobs said after taking a sip from his glass.“I’ll give you guys an update by tomorrow on my decision,” Avery replied and propelled her plate toward her.“I don’t want you lying around the house Avery so the sooner you make a decision, the better for us all.” Her mother said.Avery sighed. “I’m not a couch potato mom.”“You can report to the company tomorrow to kick up an internship.” Mrs. Jacobs added.“Let the child be. We will find out her decision by tomorrow.” Mr. Jacobs intervened.***Avery’s morning alarm goes off by 6 a.m. butToday, she was awake before 6 a.m.She was so excited that she had to wake up very early. Her meeting with Alex was slated for 9 amAvery realized that if she got dr