To Hate My Stepbrother

Mason’s POV

I’d practiced my speech before the meeting and I couldn’t wait to get the meeting over with. Dressing up, I made my way out of my hotel room to the conference room.

“Good day everyone,” I greeted with a smile as I turned the projector on to begin my presentation, “what I’m about to present to you is the initial plan of this company.” I continued.

I had no idea when I digressed from what I’d thought of saying to them when I started talking and to my surprise they were invested in what I had to say.

“With that being said, my sole purpose of this company as the CEO is to create something really huge and user friendly and not only that, I really want to see this company become so great that a lot of people would want to invest in it.” I continued as I paused for a while.

“And I really can’t do it alone without the help and support of the team and board members, I might be the CEO but I also have a lot to learn and I’ll be really happy if everyone comes together to help me with this plan,” I added with a smile.

“It’s been going well and that’s because of how much hard work you all have put into making it happen. Thank you for that but this is just the beginning and there are many more to come.” I finished.

Smiling, I felt proud of myself when everyone in the conference room rose to give me a round of applause. I had no idea how much my speech had touched them but I was glad that it did.

Everyone agreed with me and they all decided to raise funds for the company which didn’t only make me proud of myself but also happy.

“Let’s have lunch together, Mason.” I heard one of the investors say after the meeting and I agreed to have lunch with him alongside my secretary.

Talking over dinner, I tried to win the investor over with the blueprints I’d prepared earlier and he was even more interested than I thought he would be.

“I can see that this is the future,” he started as he dabbed the napkin on his lips, “and I’m ready to invest in this but we can’t talk about it much over here.” He finished and I nodded in agreement.Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.

“Your speech in there was really touching and you did so well I must commend which is why we need to meet in San Francisco to talk more about this and close the deal.” He finished as he stood to take his leave.

Excited, I shook his hand and watched him leave the cafeteria. I couldn’t wait to tell Ava about everything that happened today and I know that she would also be happy for me.

Getting home, I called Ava and set the phone on speaker as I took off my clothes to have my bath, “hello.” Her tired voice came from over the phone.

“You sound really tired, are you okay?” I asked and she told me she was fine as she asked about my well being too.

Talking about our day, I told her about everything that happened at the meeting today and she was as happy for me as I’d predicted. When I finished telling her I asked about her day.

“I saw Chad today,” she responded and the fear that I’d already let go off came rushing back when she told me.

I fired him and even had a restraining order against him so that he wouldn’t bother Ava anymore.

“What does he want? Please tell me that you didn’t talk to him.” I pleaded as I asked and Ava only laughed.

“Of course I didn’t talk to him. I have no idea what he wanted so I just had him thrown out of the company.” She answered and I let out a sigh of relief.

“I’m calling the security team, it’s dangerous enough that he’s around and I really don’t want him anywhere near you.” I said, I was scared and no matter how hard I tried I couldn’t shake the fear off.

“Don’t worry about me, I’m fine,” Ava protested, “you should go to bed now. You need to rest because you have things to do tomorrow.” She added and we both said our good nights as I decided to go to bed.

AVA’S POV

It’s been a week since Mason had left the house and I miss him with each day that passes. It was a weekend and I was home alone since I’d asked the bodyguards to take the day off except the one watching the door.

Making myself scrambled eggs and toast, I finished eating and decided to clean up. Groaning, I sat on one of the couches to talk to Nicole.

It’s been quite a while since we last spoke and we were catching up on stuff when I heard the doorbell ring. Excited, I told Nicole that I was going to call her back as I sprinted towards the door.

I was expecting Mason because I’d thought he wanted to surprise me. Opening the door, my excitement disappeared when the person I saw at the door wasn’t Mason.

“Who are you?” I asked, disappointed, my smile disappearing, “can I help you?” I asked again as I cleared my throat and hoped that my face wouldn’t portray my disappointment.

“I’m here to meet my son.” She responded curtly and I tried to ignore her rudeness because she was an elderly woman.

Smiling, “I’m sorry, you probably have the wrong house.” I said, trying to be as nice as I could to this woman.

“I know where I’m supposed to be, I’m not at the wrong house.” She shot back at me and I was taken aback a little.

“Alright, I’m sorry,” I apologized, “who is your son, maybe I can help?” I enquired and she smiled as she braced herself.

“Isn’t it obvious?” She asked and the more I tried to understand the more confused I became, “I’m Mason’s mother.” She added and my eyes widened in shock.

What?!