Chapter 37Ashley Gustavo POVMy heart pounded hard in my chest and beads of sweat formed on my forehead as the incident from earlier replayed in my head. As much as I wanted to assume that he was trying to protect himself back there, I couldn't get over the fact that he shot someone to death right in front of me. I have always known that Asher had another side but this was the least of the things I ever expected of him. Seeing the other side of him earlier was something I couldn't was really scary."Is he fine?" I hated to be worried about him, but I guess it wasn't something I had control over. I was worried about him being hurt. He needed to go to the hospital for better treatment but he wasn't even listening to me."He said he would be fine. Stop worrying unnecessarily about him," I told myself and breathed out as I sank inside my bed and ran my fingers through my hair briefly. It felt like I was going to lose my mind or something.Who are those people? Why did they attack him? Is
Chapter 38Ashley Gustavo POVWaking up with heavy eyebags underneath my eyes this morning was a horrible thing to start my day, but I shouldn't expect less when I barely slept all through the night, right? The night was said to be brief, but not when you have insomnia. Yesterday was my longest night ever.I got out of bed with Asher on my mind, so I headed to his room to check on him.I stood in front of his room, contemplating whether or not I should knock on the door. This man was the same person who told me yesterday that he didn't want to see me."He didn't say that he didn't want to see you. He simply said that he wanted to be alone, and I think it's normal," My subconscious mind reminded me, but still, he should've listened to me, right? I mean, I was worried about him.I exhaled briefly and finally knocked on the door."Asher? Are you inside?" I knocked again for the fifth time when I didn't get a reply from him the first four times I knocked on the door, and just like before,
Chapter 39Ashley Gustavo POVI pulled over at the parking lot and stepped out of the car as soon as I drove into the hospital. I had to rush down here after I got the emergency call from Lisa.I ran as fast as my legs could carry me and I saw a few nurses running around just like we always do on days we have an emergency.I headed into my office picked up my coat and left for the emergency room."I'm sorry, I was stuck in a traffic jam," I apologized to the doctor as soon as I walked inside the emergency room. The patient was a little boy probably ten years of eleven of age and he was involved in an accident. His body was covered in blood and he had a few cuts too."We need to stop the internal bleeding," The doctor uttered hurriedly and we swung into action. I held the boy's legs and raised them above his heart level as I was taught while the doctor began the treatment.Seeing the blood reminded me of what happened yesterday and again, I shrieked. What happened to the corpse of the
Chapter 40Ashley Gustavo POV'Meet me on the rooftop of the hospital' Came a text from Mario. I sighed briefly then stood up from the bench and turned to Mrs. Brown."Excuse me, ma'am. Duty calls. I'll check on you later," I bowed to her, and she replied to me with a smile and nod. I left for the rooftop with many thoughts running through my mind. Why did he want to see me? Does it have anything to do with what happened today?"You won't find out until you get there, Ashley," I reminded myself as I finally took the stairs that led up to the rooftop.I saw him leaning over the rail when I arrived at the rooftop, and I guess he sensed my presence because he immediately turned and faced me."You are here?" He forced a smile at me, and I nodded as I counted my steps toward him."Hmm... You asked to see me,""Yes, I did..." He paused and exhaled deeply as he tucked his hands inside his pockets while staring down at me."What happened, Ashley? Are you ok?" He asked with concern written all
Chapter 41Asher pulled over at the parking lot of the tall building, hopped out of the car, and proceeded toward the building. He was cladded in black trousers and a short-sleeved button-down shirt. His injured arm had a rope on it which was hung around his neck.The cold air conditioner welcomed him inside as he strode majestically into the elevator which took him to the fifth floor, and as soon as he stepped out of the elevator, Lucas, who was waiting right outside for him bowed."Master," Lucas muttered, but he strode past him and walked away."How is he?" He asked coldly with his hand tucked inside his pocket as he finally stopped along the walkway and faced Lucas."The doctor is still trying to revive him, boss. His life is on the line, and...""Take me to him," Asher's voice came out, filled with command and rage."Yes, boss," Lucas led the way. He led Asher through the walkway and took the route along the corner of the walkway which led to the stairs to a basement.Asher waited
Chapter 42Ashley Gustavo POVI never meant to inform his Dad about it, but I got so scared and didn't have a choice. He would've informed the cops right away, but it wasn't a twenty-four-hour test, so he couldn't be reported as a missing person.I sat on my bed tiredly, too lazy to go get ready for work. As much as I wanted to go check his room out maybe he was back, I didn't want to get disappointed, so I thought it was best for me to stay back here and just get some rest.My phone beeped and I quickly reached for it, hoping it was Asher, and when I saw that it was really him, my heart leaped with joy. I anxiously unlocked the phone and clicked on the message.'I'm waiting for you in the living room. Don't keep me waiting' The text looked so cold and my heart missed a beat. Even though it sounded threatening, I quickly left my bed as I was desperate to see him. I slid my feet into my flip-flops and hurried out of my room, but I stopped on my track when I dashed into the living room
Chapter 42Asher pulled over at the parking lot of the hospital and stepped out of the car hurriedly. He walked as fast as his legs could carry him, heading to the reception."Good morning. How may I he..." Lisa's voice trailed off when she saw that the person was Asher. She smiled and quickly bowed."Good morning, Sir. It's nice to have...""My friend was brought here... His name is Marcus Jackson," Asher cut her off hurriedly, looking restless."Oh... One second, please," Lisa excused herself and went ahead to check the desktop for a few minutes before she turned to Asher."He is on the fourth floor. Room 208," Lisa could barely finish her statement before Asher rushed off worriedly. He had gotten a call from a stranger earlier that Marcus got into an accident and was rushed to the hospital. Asher took the elevator to the floor and as soon as he barged out of the elevator, he made his way to the room which he soon located. He twisted the doorknob then pushed it open, and barged ins
Chapter 44Asher walked down the walkway briskly minutes later while holding his phone to his ear. He paused when someone finally answered the call from the other end."Boss," Came a masculine voice."I'm sending you the details of someone. I need you to find her in twenty-four hours," Asher spoke on the phone."Alright, boss," And with that, he disconnected the call and texted the details to the person he had just called. He had managed to get a few information from Marcus earlier while they were in the ward. Of course, he wasn't going to let her off the hook just like that. He was going to make sure she paid for hurting his friend.Asher held his phone firmly and walked elegantly down the walkway, but he paused in front of one of the doors. It was the ward where his Mom was admitted. As much as he wanted to leave, he couldn't just resist it. In the end, he kept reminding himself that no matter what happened, this woman was still his Mom.He took a deep breath then held the doorknob,
Chapter 96Ashley Gustavo POV Nothing feels good more than having the one you love by your side. After Asher confessed to me last night, I could barely sleep. The pain in my shoulder suddenly disappeared and I was overwhelmed with excitement all through the night. Asher wasn't in the room when I woke up earlier, but the guard told me he went out early in the morning and would be back later.Instead of the maids, I volunteered to make breakfast for Asher's Mom and sister. After we all had breakfast together, I left for Asher's Mom's room since she asked me to come see her in her room.I took a deep breath when I arrived in front of her room before I knocked on the door and she ushered me in. I twisted the doorknob, pushed the door open, and peeked inside briefly before I finally walked inside. There she was, sitting on the bed with a smile on her face."You are here..." She held my hand and made me sit beside her on the bed. Earlier, I wore something to cover the injury so she wouldn
Chapter 95Ashley Gustavo POVAsher sat me on the bed after he carried me inside the room."Get me a first aid kit," He said to one of the guards and he left immediately to get it."Are you ok?" He held my hand and examined my bleeding shoulder, but I only forced a smile and nodded. "Yes, I'm fine. It's just a scrap. I'll be fine after it's treated," Deep inside me, I was freaking out. It wasn't my first time seeing bullets or experiencing a gunshot scene, but it was my first time being the victim. Who could that person be? Why was he or she aiming at me? Who could've wanted me dead?The door burst open and Ann barged inside."Ash... Are you ok? What happened?" Ann freaked out as she squatted in front of me."I'm fine. I just bumped into the doorframe and got hurt," I forced a smile, and she breathed out in relief."I was so scared. I thought something happened to you," she whined."You should be careful next time, please,""Hmm. I will,""I will take care of her. You should get some
Chapter 94Ashley Gustavo POVIt felt so good to have dinner with Asher's Mom and sister. Today, Asher was extremely happy. More than he had always been. After we were done eating in the dining room, I went back to the room before Asher. I was getting ready to go to the bathroom when Asher walked inside."Hi!" I said to him awkwardly, and he hummed as he sat on the bed."Come here," He patted his lap for me to sit on it, and I rolled my eyes."I'm going to bath...""Don't make me repeat myself," He hushed as he held my hand and pulled me to sit on his lap."Ash...""Shhhh!" He closed his eyes and sniffled my arm as he slowly rubbed his hand gently against it, and my heart fluttered."Do you think I'm a terrible man?" He stopped and asked out of the blue moon as he looked at me, and I scoffed."No, you're not. Why do you ask?" "You are not going to think about it before answering?" He looked at me and asked."Because there is nothing to think about. You are not a terrible man, and I
Chapter 93Ashley Gustavo POVI sat on the edge of the bed and checked the wall clock for the umpteenth time. Ever since Asher left the house, he hasn't been back yet and I couldn't help but get worried about him. Did something bad happen to him out there? What exactly was happening?I reached for my phone and dialed his number, but it was unavailable and this got me even more worried.I stood up from the bed and advanced toward the door. The guard from earlier was right in front of the room when I opened the door."Do you need anything, ma'am?" I shook my head and sighed."Have you been able to reach Asher? Why is he not back yet?" I asked him worriedly."Boss is fine and will be back. I think he has something to take care of," Came another confusing reply yet again. What exactly does he always have to take care of? Just what the fuck was it?"Hmm... Can I go to see my sister?" I asked, and he nodded."Sure. Her room is right opposite yours," He pointed to the room in front of us, an
Chapter 92Asher arrived at the hospital minutes later and parked roughly at the parking lot. He alighted from the car and walked briskly into the hospital.Lisa gasped as soon as he walked over to the reception."You must be here for Ashley. She took the day off. I can call her for you if you...""I'm not here for her. Is the doctor around?" He cut her off impatiently, and she quickly nodded."Yes, he's around today. Do you have an appointment with...""I need to see him. I don't need an appointment to. Where is the way to his office?" He cuts her off, and she blinked her eyes a few times."Over there," He didn't wait for her to give all the directions before he hurried off where she had pointed.Asher walked restlessly down the walkway a few minutes later until he was finally able to locate the doctor's office. He stopped and knocked on the door."Come in," He pushed the door open and walked inside. Doctor Henry was seated behind his desk as usual with all of his attention fixated o
Chapter 90Asher pulled over in front of the warehouse and alighted from the car. He looked at the divorce papers in his hand and breathed out before he proceeded into the building where Lucas and Amelia were already waiting for him."Where is he?" He asked as he walked inside briskly."This way, boss," Lucas led the way while he trailed behind him. They arrived at an empty tattered room where Mr. Brown was tied to a chair."Hmph! I knew it was you. How dare you abduct me?" Mr Brown huffed angrily and spat out out as soon as he saw Asher."Leave us alone," Lucas left immediately after Asher ordered. Asher turned to him with a deep frown on his face."I will go straight to the point, Mr Brown..." Asher paused then walked over to the empty chair in the room and went to sit in front of him."If you want to get out of here alive, then sign the divorce papers, and let's end this once and for all," Asher offered, but he scoffed."What makes you think that I'm going to sign those papers?" "
Chapter 90Ashley Gustavo POVWe stood in front of the hospital for a few minutes until Asher arrived in his car and we walked over to him."You didn't have to pick us up by yourself. I understand that...""You can't go home, Ashley. I'm moving out of the house to a new place," I pulled a puzzled look."What do you mean?""I prepared a house where you'll be staying. Come on," He opened the front door for me and I hopped in confusingly. He hopped in the driver's seat and the ride began."Is everything alright, Asher? Did something happen back at home?" I was forced to ask curiously on our way, but he only told me that everything was fine even though I saw through him that something was wrong."Just calm down. Maybe he doesn't want to talk about it," My subconscious mind told me, but I couldn't help myself. I couldn't just stay calm in this situation, right? Many thoughts ran through my mind as I kept glancing at him. Could it be that someone was after him? What exactly happened?It too
Chapter 89"Excuse me? Who are you? Are you looking for someone?" Asher looked up at the door swiftly when he heard a feminine voice from outside. "Uhm... Sorry, I got the wrong room," He recognized the voice immediately to be Amelia's but told himself that it wasn't possible. She was at home when he left earlier, so how could it be her?He had intended to stand up and go confirm but changed his mind when he looked down at Ashley who was sleeping peacefully on his lap. When he walked inside earlier, he had found her sleeping on the sofa uncomfortably and managed to her head on his lap."Maybe it's not here," Even though he was convinced that was Amelia's voice, he didn't have a choice but to dismiss the thought, reminding himself that no way Amelia could've followed him down to the hospital in the middle of the night.Brushing all the thoughts to the back of his mind, he looked down at Ashley and couldn't help the smile that formed on his lips. Even though he was going through the to
Chapter 88'We found him, boss' Asher was seated on the chair beside his Mom's sickbed when his phone beeped and he read through the text that had just been sent to him by Lucas. "Is something wrong?" His Mom asked him worriedly seeing the look on his face as he stared at the screen of his phone, but he looked at her and smiled."No... Everything is fine," "Hmm," She slowly nodded.He held her hand and squeezed it gently. No matter how gentle he was to her, to him, he wasn't doing enough. He had wronged this woman so much and nothing he did that could change that."Son... About the woman I told you..." He quickly removed his hand from hers and straightened his back."Mom... I'm married, and I love my wife. I won't get married to someone else," Mrs Brown's eyes dilated in shock upon hearing that from her son."You are married? When?" Shock was written all over her face as she searched his face with her eyes for an answer."You will meet my wife soon. You will like her, trust me," Ash