Aveke: An Ava & Zeke Novella

I watched him in high school. Knew his reputation. Knew he was wealthy, privileged, and mean.

He ran the show back then, a partier and a player.

Then he came back from college, back to the town I never left. He's different now.

He comes into the bar, and I know his routine.

I know which stool he'll pick.

I know his favorite drink. I know which sports team he'll want on the television screen.

And I watch as he gets hit on.

Sometimes he leaves the bar with a woman. Sometimes he doesn't.

But I'm alway...