Ava glides confidently to the center table, her sleek black dress hugging her baby bump with effortless style. Her long, dark hair cascades over her shoulders, and her brown eyes scan the room, sharp and unwavering. Four distinguished men in tailored suits pause mid-conversation, their gazes drawn to Ava as she takes her seat.
One of the older men leans forward, voice tinged with disbelief. "Are you sure you want to play at this table, miss? The stakes are quite high."
Ava rests her hand gently on her belly and offers a poised, subtle smile. "I didn’t come here for the scenery," she replies, her tone calm and assured, "I came to win."
Ava gathers her chips, her fingers steady and graceful. She glances at her cards, then at her opponents, who now seem more uncertain than before. The room quiets, the only sound the gentle clink of chips and the soft rustle of playing cards.
One man hesitates, glancing from Ava to his dwindling stack. "You’re full of surprises," he mutters, trying to read her expression.
Ava meets his gaze, her voice serene. "Sometimes the best hand isn’t the one you’re dealt," she says, fingers caressing her bump as a symbol of her quiet strength.
Ava[/@ch_1] lays down a winning hand with elegant precision. The men slump back in their chairs, their defeat clear in the sag of their shoulders and the disbelief in their eyes.]
Ava gathers her chips, her smile now bolder, radiant beneath the golden glow. The dealer gives a respectful nod, and a few onlookers break into quiet applause.
"Luck favors the bold," she says, her confidence unshaken, as she rises gracefully, her silhouette framed by the shimmering light.
Ava[/@ch_1] leaves the table, victorious. Her dress catches the chandelier’s glow, making her appear almost ethereal. The men watch in silence, the memory of her win lingering in the air.]
As she walks away, hand on her belly, Ava feels the thrill of triumph and the promise of new beginnings. Her footsteps echo on the marble floor, carrying her onward into the night, a queen in her own right, undefeated and unbowed.
