My Protector

CHAPTER - 1

[ AVA ]

(Ava Brown, 19 years old , College Student)

I'm late! I can't believe I overslept. The seminar is about to start in 1 hour. I put on jeans and sweatshirt brushed my hair and headed downstairs.

My head is about to split into two from the hangover and it's all Alisa's fault. I'm never drinking that bitter thing ever again.

Alisa my friend always goes around doing mischievous things and I try my best not to get involved or tricked by her into anything that gets me into trouble.

Last night she sneaked a whiskey bottle from God knows where. And that was my first time tasting alcohol.

Besides from us a few more students from our college came to los Angeles to attend a two days seminar and I'm sharing a room with Alisa at the stay our management has arranged.

Today is the last day of the seminar and we'll be flying back to New York.

With the headache that I have i couldn't concentrate at all. When the seminar ended Alisa headed back to the hotel.

I changed my outfit into a simple knee length white dress with puffed sleeves and wore my comfortable white sneakers and orders some food.

"I can't believe these two days came to an end just like that. I planned on having so much fun.Ava did you notice there are so many handsome hunks here so pleasing to my eyes. I wish we could stay a few more days " she said packing her bags sulking.

I laughed at her and started packing my own bags.

We reached the airport and there was still some time left to board the flight, I see Alisa playing some games on her mobile my throat feels dry "Alisa I feel thirsty I'm going to grab some water do you want me to get you anything?"

"No, will you be okay on your own should I come with you ?" Replied still her head in the game.

"No need it's just right there I'll be back soon" I turned and headed towards the stalls.

While walking my thoughts turned back home. My father was really angry at me when I left for los Angeles.

He agreed only when the principal called him and said that i was a great student full of potential and that it would be a shame to miss this opportunity.

My father always maintains his image in public telling what a wonderful father he is . So he reluctantly agreed with the principal.

He never allowed me to go anywhere far. He was always very strict towards me and set so many rules that I had to follow. I have to always return home by 6 in the evening no matter what. If not there will be consequences.

I was so into my thoughts that I didn't see where I was going and bumped into a strong wall and lost my balance.

Wait...it's not a wall i bumped into a man's chest. When I regained my balance I rubbed my forehead When I raised my head and looked at him a gasp escaped my lips before I could stop.

Holy mother of God he is so tall and handsome. His shoulders are broad and strong.

He has dark hair, eyes blue like an ocean you could get lost in them if you stared long enough. Eyes perfect contrast with his light toned face.

His big hand holding my arm firm but gentle. He is looking at me maybe studying me showing no expression on his face as if it is made of stone.

And then I heard someone clear their throat and that's when i realised there's one more person behind him and I'm staring at the man in front of me who I bumped.

God since when did I get this habit of staring at others...No No Ava it's not your fault it's his fault that he is so handsome I told myself internally.

"I'm sorry I didn't see where I was going and bumped into you" I said.

He's still staring at me with the same face with no expression and i started to feel intimidated by how close we are.

Feeling nervous, My tongue darts out to wet my lips.

Now that I look into him ignoring his handsome face I sense There's something about him that made me uneasy and every cell in my brain screams at me to run away.

I look so small in front of him that one wrong move and he might break my neck for good.

"It's okay" he replied releasing his hold on my arm.

Wow He has a deep voice i thought and then I smacked my head Ava this is not the time to think how nice his voice is you need to leave.

I turned and walked away hurriedly without turning back and the water was long forgotten.