Chapter Nine
Ava
Later that night.
The wine glass was filled, and I waited for Melody to give her toast as we sat at the to celebrate my win tonight.
“Ava, I’m so proud of you! I can’t wait for the final competition.”
“Thank you so much. I’m so close.”
“You are, and I can see it now with your name in lights.” Melody raised her hands in the air and shifted in her seat.
“How many drinks have you had?” I giggled at her expression.
“This is my second one.”
“Don’t let her fool you, Ava,” Diego barked as he drank his cognac.
Melody poked her lips out for a kiss. Diego groaned and kissed her on the lips. She wiped the lipstick from his lips.
“Where’s Blaze?” Melody questioned.
“Right here.” He pulled the chair out and sat down next to me as Diego poured him a glass of cognac.
“Thanks
