Meeting him

"Noah, we need to talk, "Mr Flynn said firmly as he walked into the luxurious living room where Noah was sitting.

Noah raised an eyebrow, not looking up from his phone.

"What's up, Dad?" He asks nonchalantly.

Mr Flynn cleared his throat; his eyes were fixed on Noah.

"I've decided to remarry, "he announced, and Noah's eyes remained fixed on his phone.

"Okay, "he replied in an indifferent tone.

Mr Flynn's expression turned stern; his eyes narrowed slightly.

"Racheal is a wonderful woman; you'd like her," he said.

Noah shrugged, still not looking up. "Great, he mumbled in sarcasm.

"Noah, I expect you to be respectful and welcoming to Rachael and her daughter, okay? 'Cause they'd move in next week, "Mr Flynn said.

Noah finally looked up, in amusement. "Don't worry, Dad, I'll be on my best behaviour. Moreover, you should tell her daughter not to trespass, "he warned.

"I'd tell her, Mr Flynn replied with a smile.

Noah snorted, rolling his eyes, returning it back to his phone.

"Yeah, I'd be the perfect son you want, he muttered.

Mr Flynn narrowed his face, but he chose not to pursue the matter.

He knew his son too well not to get under his skin, not today at least.

With a curt nod, Mr Flynn turned and walked out of the room, leaving Noah.

"Ava, sweetie, we need to talk, Racheal said softly as she sat down close to Ava.

Ava looked up from her book with a curious look on her face.What's it, Mom?" She asks.

Racheal took a deep breath, her hand shaking on her lap.

"I've got some news to share with you. You know how I've been seeing James for a while now?"

Ava nodded, her brow furrowed.

"Yes, you both are still dating, "Ava said, and Racheal smiled nervously.

"Well, we've decided to take the next step; we're getting married, and... and we are going to live together, "she said.

Ava's eyes widened in surprise, her book slipping from her hand.

"What? Mom, you can't be serious."

"I know this is sudden, but I love him, and he loves me, and we want to live a new life together, "Racheal told her.

"But he has a son; what about my school? Ava asks.

"Don't worry; everything will be settled, "Racheal replied with a smile.

"I'm not in support of this. Ava shook her head in disapproval.

"Ava I understand you, but this is my decision, and we have to make it work, and I expect you to support me," Racheal said.

Ava's face fell; her eyes became teary.

"Fine, but I'm not going to pretend to be happy about it, "she told her mom.

"I know this is a lot to take in, but I promise you, James is a good man; he'd take care of us, Racheal said, spreading her arms.

Ava looked at her mom, and she hesitated before collapsing into her arms.

Racheal held her close, stroking her hair. "It's okay; I'm here for you, "she mumbled, and Ava nodded her head in response.

Her mother's mind is made up and couldn't be changed.

"I know it's hard, but I want you to be free with James and his son," Racheal said.

"I'd try, Mom, Ava mumbled.

"That's all I can ask for; let's do this together."

As they hug, Ava felt a sense of comfort knowing her mom was trying to make the best decisions.

But she couldn't shake off the feelings of unease knowing her life was about to change in a way she couldn't control.

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Noah entered into the school, and all eyes turned towards his direction.

Girls couldn't stop drooling at him.

He had a smile on his face. He looked handsome in his baggy top and baggy pants.

His smile faded away when he saw Ethan.

"Look who we've got here! Ethan mocked, and Noah glared at him.

When you are looking for enemies, we've Noah and Ethan. They both dislike themselves without any reason.

"I don't want to waste my energy on you, so buzz off, "Noah muttered gently.

"And what if I don't? Ethan asks daringly.

Noah gave him a short glance before walking away.

"Who does he think he's?" "Ethan scoffed inwardly, taking another direction.

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Noah puffed out smoke from his mouth aggressively. He does this anytime he is angry.

Sophia hugged him from behind, making him drop the pipe and step on it.

"Why are you here?" he asks, disengaging.

"Didn't you miss me? Sophia pouted, and Noah scoffed inwardly, grabbing her and kissing her roughly.

She reciprocated immediately while trying to move at the same pace with him.

He pressed her butt, and she moaned into his mouth, giving him full access to roll his tongue into hers.

He broke the kiss, staring at her without any expression.

"Should we do a quickie? She asked, trying to pull his pants, and he held her hand, stopping her.

"I'd text you when to come," he muttered.

"I'm wet already, Sophia whined.

"Then finger yourself," Noah snapped at her.

"That's not what I need; I need you, she replied hotly.

Noah's phone dinged, and he rolled his eyes upon seeing it was a message from his dad.

"SON, THEY ARE COMING TODAY."

"What's that? Sophia is asking, trying to peep.

"Get out. "Noah snapped at her.

"Fine, I'd leave, but make sure you text me when you need me, "she said, giving him a peck on his cheek before heading out.

Noah smirked, thinking about his stepmother.

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Ava got down from the car with her mom, and she mouthed an "o" while staring at the building in front of her.

Racheal nudged her, bringing her back to earth.

"Sweetie, please be on your best behaviour, "she muttered into her ear, and Ava nodded her head, tightening her hand on her bag.

"Welcome home, darling. Mr Flynn said coming to meet them. He planted a kiss on Racheal's cheek before looking at Ava, who was busy feasting her eyes on the building.

"Hi," Mr Flynn greeted.

"Hello, "Ava replied shyly.

"C'mon, don't be shy around me; feel free with me, "Mr Flynn said, and Ava nodded her head.

Mr Flynn led them into the living room.

"Noah, they are here, Mr Flynn beamed with a smile.

Noah stood up from where he was sitting, and he tried to walk away.

"Noah", Mr Flynn warned. Noah rolled his eyes looking at Ava and her mom.

Ava nearly lost her breath when her eyes met with his.

She felt goosebumps immediately. "Ava, what's wrong?" She thought inwardly.

Her eyes went to his lips, and her throat went dry.

"You are welcome," Noah mumbled.

"I'm sorry about that. Just... I"

"It's fine, James, "Racheal said with a smile.

"I hope I'm welcome?" She asked, and Noah nodded his head.

"Who's she? He asked, looking at Ava, who was lost in her own world of admiration.

"Ava", Racheal nudged her lightly, causing her to zone back to earth.

What? "You were saying?" Shr stuttered feelings embarrassed.

"Your name?" Noah asked gently.

"I'm Ava. She replied, burying her face to the floor as she felt his eyes burning directly into her soul.

A smirk appeared on Noah's face.

"Noah, take her to her room, "Mr Flynn said, and Ava's heart raced rapidly.

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Ethan entered, and he sighed sadly before stepping further.

"You called me?" He said uninterestedly.

"Why didn't you attend lecture today?" Mr Thompson asks.

"I was busy," Ethan muttered beneath his dad's hearing.

"Busy doing what?" Mr Thompson narrowed his eyes.

Ethan kept quiet, and that angered his dad. He gave him a slap on his cheek.

"Honey", Mrs Thompson rushed to meet them.

Ethan rubbed his cheeks, clenching the fist of his left hand.

"Take it easy on him," Mrs Thompson pleaded with misty eyes.

"Tell your son to comply with me and stop the nonsense he's doing," Mr Thompson spat before storming out.

Mrs Thompson tried touching Ethan, and he glared at her, stopping her.

"Am I really his son? Because he doesn't treat me like his son ".

"Of course, you are his son," Mrs Thompson answered.

"Why can't I make a decision on my own? I told him I am not interested in doing business, but...."

"I'd try and talk to him," Mrs Thompson assured him.

"Really? That's what you keep on telling me, and I'm sick and tired of it, " Ethan yelled, making the poor woman shiver.

Noah opened the door, and they both entered.

"You can take your leave. Ava stuttered, avoiding his eyes.

"Are you scared of me? Noah asks, taking a step closer.

"I...I.... "she paused, biting her lips.

"You what?" he asked.

Ava took a step back, and her back hit the wall. Noah took a step closer again, closing the gap between them.

"Answer me, "he said softly, making Ava bite her lips, feeling goosebumps.

Noah leaned closer, and Ava's heart beat rapidly.

"You aren't my type, so don't raise your hopes high." He whispered into her ear, and Ava felt a wave of sweat rush into her.

"What do you mean?" She raised her brow, and Noah moved away from her.

"I know I'm too handsome, "he snickered.

"You aren't my type either, Ava snapped, making Noah chuckle dryly.

"Really? But you were drooling at your stepbrother, "he said with sarcasm.

"I wasn't, "she snapped at him.

"See you later, kiddo, Noah said, walking away without looking back.

Ava scoffed, rolling her eyes.

"Who does he think he is? Was I really drooling at him?" She thought.

"Fuck," she groaned, falling on the bed.

~NEXT MORNING ~

Rachel was setting the dining when Noah came down looking breathtaking as usual.

His hair was scattered, making him look cute.

"Good morning, "Rachel greeted.

"Where's Dad?" Noah asked instead, ignoring her greeting.

"He's coming, "Rachel replied sadly.

Noah sat down, picking up the cutlery to eat when he heard his dad's voice.

"What are you doing?" James asked, and Noah sighed, dropping the cutlery.

"As you can see, I'm about to eat," he replied flatly.

"Go and call your sister, "James said, sitting, and Rachel sat beside him.

"Why? Noah questioned.

"Stop questioning me," James warned.

"I'd go and call her." Rachel stood up, and James made her sit back.

Just then, Ava walked in slowly to them.

Noah rolled his eyes when he saw her.

"Darling, you can have your seat, James gestured to Ava, making Noah scoff inwardly.

"I'm out of here," he said, standing up.

"Why? Don't you like it?" Rachel asked worriedly.

"I lost my appetite, "Noah replied, walking away.

Ava bit her lips, feeling sad. "Why do her sights irritate him? "

"Eat up; don't worry about him; he'd be fine," James said, smiling at her.

"Whatever, he can go to hell," she thought, picking up the cutlery.

"Mmmm, she moaned, inhaling the food.

~

What's wrong? You've been acting weird since Reed asked about looking at Noah.

"It's nothing," Noah snapped.

"I know something is definitely wrong; talk to me," Reed persuaded.

"I have a stepsister now, Noah said with sarcasm.

"Step sis?" Reed frown.

"Yeah," Noah nodded, and Reed smiled.

"You should be happy then is she cute? Can I have her number?" Reed ask.

"Cute my foot" he mumbled.

"Can I fuck her?" Reed ask again.

"I don't care about her you're free to do anything with her " Noah replied.

Sophia crossed her arm while looking at both of them.

"Isn't that your bitch?" Reed whispered to Noah.

He turned back and he saw her.

Sophia walked closer to them,her ass shaking in her tight gown.

"You said you'd"...

Noah cut her off,kissing her hungrily.

"Mmm"she moaned into his mouth. He broke the kiss,spanking her ass.

"Should we do it here" she asked like a moan Ignoring Reed who was looking at them disgustingly.

~

"Am sorry about the way he behaved towards you earlier "James pleaded and Ava smiled.

"It's nothing, sir," Ava replied.

"Why can't you call me dad? I'd love to hear that from you " James said.

"Ohhh"Ava mouthed.

"It's fine if you don't want to" James said.

"I'd try my best "Ava assured him and James smiled at her.

"I and your mom spoke about your school and I have bought the form for you" he said.

"Really?" Ava beamed.

"Everything have been settled and you are starting tomorrow".

"Thank you si..dad" She corrected.

"It's nothing; you'll be following your brother to school every day because he's in his second year," James said, and Ava smiled lightly.

"Alright" she mumbled silently.

"Aren't you happy about it?" James ask worriedly.

"Of course am happy" she fake a smile.

~

Noah groaned looking at his wrist watch while waiting patiently for Ava. His phone rang,and he saw Sophia on the screen.

He rolled his eyes before answering.

"Where are you? you are keeping me waiting?" She yelled from the other end of the phone.

"You'll see me soon" he replied ending the call.

"I'm sorry for keeping you waiting," Ava begged, entering the car.

Noah stared at her for a minute without saying a word.

"What?" Ava ask feeling uncomfortable.

Noah ignored her, igniting the car back to life.

Who won't be lost staring at her when she is putting on a crop top, revealing her tiny waist with a short floral skirt?

Ava took her phone out, scrolling through her music list, playing her favourite song, "Perfection", by Ed Sheeran.

She close her eyes,flowing along with the song.

Noah looked at her, and his eyes met with her kissable pink lips. He licks his lip as a weird thought comes to his mind.

He shook his head, brushing the thought off.

~

Noah drove into the school park, and all eyes turned toward the direction, trying to take a good view of him.

"Get your ass down," Noah snapped at Ava, who was asleep.

"Such a sleepyhead," he chuckled, tapping her gently, and she pouted her lips, making Noah frown.

Suddenly, she opened her eyes, and she gasped.

"Where are we?" She asks.

" you are too dumb for fuck sake " Noah rolled his eyes.

"Hey, yo, mind the words you use for me." Ava glared at him.

Noah smiled at her before stepping out of the car.

Ava stepped out, and all eyes widened.

"Who's she?"

"Is she his new side chick?"

"Why'd she come out of his car?"

Different comments begin to fly among the onlookers.

Ava looked at all the students feeling nervous.

"You should go that way, and when you are done with lectures, come and wait for me here," he said, walking away without sparing them a glance.

Ava stood for some minutes, not knowing which way to go.

"Hi," someone said behind her.

"Hello," she replied with a smile.

"You are a fresher, right?" The girl asked, and Ava nodded her head.

"Am Paige, by the way. What about you?"

"Ava", she replied.

"Who's he to you?" Paige asks curiously.

"Who?" Ava feigned innocence.

"Noah, I heard he's good at fucking," Paige said, and Ava stared at her strangely.

"I don't understand you," she said.

"It's fine if you don't want to tell me; can we be friends?" Paige asks, ignoring her question.

"Yes," Ava replied.

"What department are you?" Paige queried.

"Management science," Ava answered.

"Wow, same department!" Paige squealed, dragging Ava along with her.

~

"You didn't tell me your sister is damn cute? Reed whispered to Noah.

"You are free to do anything you want with her," Noah said.

"I haven't seen your twinny today," Reed said with a smirk, and Noah glared at him icily.

"Sorry, I don't mean to..." Reed said, laughing.

Noah's phone beeped, and he saw a notification from his dad.

"I AND YOUR STEPMOM ARE GOING OUT AND WON'T BE BACK UNTIL NEXT MONTH, SO TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR SISTER."

He hissed out before pocketing his phone.

"Who sent you a message? Reed queried.

"My dad", Noah muttered.

~

"You are a chatterbox for real. Ava groaned tiredly, and Paige grinned at her.

"You've got to get used to it," she said, touching Ava's hair, making her hair ribbon loose in the process, and falling down.

Ethan, who was passing by, bent down, picking it up.

"Have it," he said, stretching the ribbon to Ava.

"Thank you," Ava said, collecting it from him.

"What's your name?" Ethan asks her without taking his eyes off her beauty.

"Ava," she replied, feeling uncomfortable with the way he was staring at her.

"Nice name," he said, stretching out his hand for a handshake.

"Who gave you the right to talk to her? Noah's voice boomed from the back with a murderous look.

"And what right do you have to stop her from shaking me?" Ethan fired at him.

"Go to the car," Noah said, still glaring at Ethan.

Paige gave Ava a signal to leave, but Ava, being the stubborn type, didn't move an inch.

"Why?" she asked instead, ignoring Paige completely.

"Don't question me and move," Noah yelled at her.

"I'm not moving an inch from this damn place," Ava said stubbornly, and Ethan grinned from where he was standing.

"I'd advise you to leave or.....".

"Or what? You can't order me around; moreover, I know you don't like me, but you should at least give me the right to make new friends and stop acting like a bossy pants, she said plainly.

~

"I am sorry with the way he behaved towards you," Ava apologised.

"It's fine; I'm not angry," Ethan replied with a smile.

"You are cute, though," he told her, and Ava's cheek turned red instantly.

"Thanks," she mumbled shyly.

"Who's he to you?" Ethan asked with a serious look, and Ava was taken aback by his question.

"Should she tell him he's her stepbrother or not?" she thought inwardly.

"He is my friend," she told him.

"Are you sure he is just a friend?" Ethan asked.

"Trust me, he's just a friend," Ava assured with a smile.

"So, can we be friends?" He asks, smiling back at her.

"Of course, we are friends already," Ava said, and Ethan felt a different feeling inside him.

~

"Stop acting like a bossy pants!" The words kept ringing in Noah's ear as he puffed out his smoke aggressively.

The door opened, and Ava entered; she rolled her eyes at him entering her room, and a smirk appeared on Noah's face.

~

Ethan remembered all that transpired earlier, and a smile appeared on his face.

"So cute," he muttered.

The door opened, and Mrs Thompson entered.

"Why are you here?" Ethan asks coldly.

"You should hear me out first, she begged, walking closer.

"I'm not ready to listen to any of your words."

"You should understand your dad...."

"Mom leave when I am still nice," Ethan said calmly.

"Fine, you know I love you, right?" Mrs Thompson said, and Ethan scoffed.

"Go and love your husband instead," he said, pushing her outside and locking the door in her face.