ETHAN

I was sitting in my office and going through some files, and as usual thoughts of Ava flooded my mind. I could not help the smile that appeared on my face as I thought about the event that happened between us last night. My face lightened up with each memory of the event that occupied my mind. I could not help but feel good about the whole thing.

Soon the door to my office opened and Gerald walked into my office.

"Greetings to you, Ethan," he greeted, bowing before me.

I cleared my throat and raised my head to look at him.

He sat down on the chair in...