It begins with us.
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  • Reads 241
  • Votes 6
  • Parts 45
  • Time 6h 54m
Ongoing, First published Jan 19, 2023
Mature
Ava Johnson has always wanted one thing out of life, to join the US Army and follow in her father's footsteps.
She has no time for love as she puts it all on hold to fulfil her dreams, dreams she shares with her best friend Anthony as they join the moment they both turn 18.

Yaakov Avraham is the head of his late father's family, taking over the business at the age of 32, has men that would kill for him, and women that will lay beneath him.
Not interested in the notion of love, he dedicates himself to his ever-growing empire that expands most of Israel.
What will happen when they are both forced into each other's lives?
Will Yaakov finally open up his heart at the possibility of love? 
Or will he push Ava away? Breaking her heart as she falls for the very first time?
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