Ashley sat in her room and smiled as she texted Andrew, she has been texting him for hours and she didn't realize it was dusk already. The door to her room suddenly opened and she looked up to see two maids carrying trays, they place one on her table and one on her bed. She gave them a questioning look but they didn't reply, all they did was bow before walking out. She checked the time and realized it is dinner time already, she sighed and opened the tray, she was surprised to see a lot of meat there instead of veggies.“But Hayden told them to always prepare veggies for me.” She muttered and shrugged. The door to her room opened again and Hayden walked in, she felt surprised and happy but hid it.Hayden didn't say a word to her and he slowly sat beside her on the bed.“I didn't ask for this, they gave me themselves, I take veggies all the time.” She hurriedly said so she won't get on his bad side again, who knows why he showed up? “I know.” He replied and she nodded, her phone be
Hayden stared at Ashley as she slept, he found it weird and amusing as she hugged her pillow in her sleep. He checked the time on his phone and rolled his eyes. It's 9:00 am already, why isn't she awake?“Ashley.” He called and she didn't show any indication of waking up, he decided to leave her and continue staring at her. After a few minutes, she opened her eyes and screamed in fear, she rolled off the bed and Hayden sighed.“Good morning.” He said and he heard her scoff. “There is nothing good about the morning already.” She snapped as she stood up from the floor.“If you say so.” “You scared the hell out of me.”“I know.”“So apologize.”“For what?”“For scaring me.” “No, am not doing that.” He replied and stood up from the bed. “Get ready and meet me downstairs.” He ordered and walked out of the room, Ashley scoffed and rolled her eyes.“Always giving orders.” She mumbled and headed into the bathroom. Minutes later, she walked out dressed in a gown with her phone in her ha
“Hi, Ashley.” Bryan replied and waved back and everyone glanced at Bryan. “Can we begin?” Hayden asked and they all bowed, Ashley found it amusing and she giggled, everyone turned to her and she looked away embarrassed.“Hey, you don't have to feel embarrassed, you can do anything you want.” Hayden said and she smiled, Hayden held her hand and they both walked towards a chair. Hayden sat and Ashley sat next to him, he nodded at the members and they all sat down.An old man raised his hand and Hayden nodded at him to go on.“Who is she, sir?” He asked and Ashley smiled at him.“Hello sir, I am Ashley Smith and I am the one playing the role of the female lead.” She said happily and they all stared at each other confused.“Oh, God,” Bryan muttered and ran his hands through his hair.“Can she excuse us?” A man else asked. “Oh, of course,” Ashley replied and was about to stand up but Hayden held her.“Say it to her again, politely.” Hayden ordered the man and he stood up and bowed.“Can
Hayden and Bryan watched Ashley sleeping soundly on the bed, after she passed out she got admitted into a ward.Hayden kept checking if she is still breathing after every five minutes, she has been unconscious for more than an hour and he was starting to get worried. “She is fine Hayden, she is just sleeping.” Bryan said as Hayden checked if she is still breathing again. “I know.” He muttered and sighed. “What about the child's body?” Hayden asked and Bryan sighed.“She is in the morgue, she will be buried tomorrow.” Bryan replied and he nodded.“You could have saved her, why didn't you do anything?” Hayden asked.“I didn't do anything because she deserves peace, she deserves to rest. If I save her, her life will become abnormal and she is still seven years old, I felt like I will take her life away from her.”“You knew she was going to die?” He asked and he nodded.“Although, I was thirty percent sure she might survive but I guess she isn't meant to live.” Bryan replied and Hayden
“Wait, will you still say something hurtful to me after a while?” She asked.“No.” He muttered and trailed his hand down her body.“Are you sure about that? You are always like this to me for a while then you will be mean again.” “I won't.” “You promise?” She asked and stared at his face.“Yeah, I promise.” He replied and kissed her forehead. “So what are we? Friends? Co-workers? Best friends?” “What do you want us to be?” He questioned and played with her hair.“I don't know, depends on you.” She replied and he looked at her face.“You can tell me anything you want us to be.”“What if I want us to get married?” She teased and he chuckled without any expression on his face.“It sounds interesting. What do you want your wedding to be like?”“I wasn't serious about that, I was joking.”“Yeah, I know. Just answer my question.” “Hmm, okay. I have always dreamt to have my wedding like a huge party, different relevant and famous people will be present, it should be grand, there should
Ashley groaned in her sleep and slowly opened gee eyes, she saw Hayden staring at her without any expression and she sighed. He might be back to his cold attitude again.“Good morning.” He greeted her with a smile and moved closer to her, he kissed her forehead and Ashley smiled.“Morning.” She replied and he pulled away. He was already dressed and Ashley slowly sat up.“Go and get ready for the day, I already prepared breakfast.” He said and she groaned, she stood up lazily and sighed. “I am so tired.” She whined and Hayden walked to her, he wrapped his arms around her waist and she placed her head on his shoulder.“How can you be tired when you just woke up?”He asked and she whined.“You are so lazy.” He chuckled and she raised her head from his chest, she glared at him and he chuckled.“Okay, am sorry.” He apologized and stroked her hair.“I will help you into the bathroom.” He said and she leaned on him and they both walked into the bathroom. “There is a new toothbrush you can u
“We came here for something important, so would you two just quit it?” Bryan asked and Andrew sighed. “Thank you,” Bryan said and walked towards the grave, they got to it and Ashley sighed. “I really don't know how it's done, no one in the orphanage showed up so I felt like it should just be the three of us.”“Then why is Andrew here?” Hayden asked.“He decided to join because we both made the preparations for the burial ceremony.” Bryan replied and Hayden rolled his eyes.“Can you at least act normal for Lydia's sake?” Ashley asked and turned to Hayden.“Did you just say that to me?”“Yes, why are you being childish?” She asked and he sighed, he turned to Lydia’s coffin and took in a deep breath.“Rest in peace Lydia.” He said and walked away, Ashley stared at him as he walked away and she knew he was upset already.She sighed and turned to the grave, she took in a deep breath and tears clouded her eyes. *******After they all said their prayers, Ashley waited behind and had a mom
“What?” “Just kidding, but I will be close to death because I will be so miserable.” “Do you care that much about me?” “Of course.” He replied and she smiled.“Okay, I will distant myself a bit from Andrew, all I will do with him is just greet him.” “Thank you.” He said and kissed her hand, Ashley blushed and he chuckled.“Do you want anything on our way home?” Hayden asked as he started the car and continued driving.“Yes, I want... ““Anything apart from ice cream.” Hayden cut her off knowing she was about to request it and she pouted.“Then I don't want anything else.” She scoffed and folded her arms.“Fine, I will get you ice cream.” She smiled happily and giggled.They got home after a while and Lucas welcomed them as usual, Ashley was feeling exhausted and she felt like taking a nap. She headed towards the stairs and Hayden followed her, he stopped her as she was about to enter her room and she gave him a questioning look.“Why are you going to your room?” “I really need a