Chapter 51Ashley Gustavo POVWaking up this beautiful morning in a good mood was the best thing I could say have happened to me in the last few days of my life.I reached for my phone and unlocked it to see a message on the screen.'I talked to Ann. She would be moving in today' That was even the nicest thing to make my day as I read through the text.'Ok' Was the only reply I sent to Ace before I tossed my phone on the bed and got off the bed. My body felt stiffened as I dragged myself into the bathroom to have a bath and get ready for work.A brief bath was what I planned when I was going into the bathroom, but I ended up spending almost forever there before I walked back into my room. I took my time to get dressed and after I was done, I pulled out the cabinet drawer, and there I found the antiseptic I had taken from the hospital earlier. I forgot to give it to Asher, or maybe I just haven't gotten the chance to give him yet.I sighed briefly as I picked it up and dropped it on th
Chapter 52Ashley Gustavo POVMy day at the office was long and boring, and when it was finally closing time, I left to go home.However, I was stunned when I found Asher leaning against his car outside as though he was waiting for someone. Well, it couldn't be me he was waiting for, right?I walked past him and headed to my car."Hey, wife... Are you mad at me?" I stopped on my track as he hugged me from behind, not minding that people were around."Let go of me!" I yanked his hands off and quickly stepped away from him."What the hell do you think you are doing?" I snapped at him after I looked around to be sure nobody was watching us."What do you mean? What's wrong with hugging my wife?" He pouted his lips and whined, forcing me to scoff."Wow! I never knew you had this side. You should drop it because it doesn't suit you," I snapped at him, and he rolled his eyes as he tucked his hands inside his pockets."That's not a nice one, wife. Anyway, I forgive you... So...""Why are you
Chapter 53Ashley Gustavo POV"It's good to see you again, sis," She stood up and stretched her hand to me for a handshake, but I denied her the audience."I can't say the same," I replied to her as I crossed my arms on my chest, and she did the same too."My bad... Sorry, I moved in without telling you beforehand. Ace couldn't wait to spend time with the baby and me, so he didn't plan it properly before he asked me to move in," She stated proudly, but I only smiled. If only she knew who asked her to be moved inside, I guess she would really be shocked."It has been a while. Since I will be getting married to Ace soon, I guess we are both going to be co-sisters-in-law soon... We should get along with each other, don't you think?" She gently tucked her hair behind her ear and smiled at me."Enjoy your stay here, Ann. Let me know when your wedding IV is ready..." I paused and took a few steps close to her."That is if it will ever happen because I will make sure it doesn't," I whispered
Chapter 54Asher pinned her to the wall and kissed her forcefully like his life depended on it. His heart pounded hard against his chest as he held her in his arms like he never wanted to let go. Deep inside him, he knew he was lying to himself. He was madly in love with her, he had no idea how all this started, how it happened, but he was sure that he felt something for this woman in his arms and he wasn't ready to let her go. Never!"Let me go!" Ashley finally managed to push him away, and slapped him hard across the face. She breathed heavily, glaring at him disgustingly."Who do you think you are?" She yelled at the top of her voice as tears streamed down her cheeks."Just who the fuck do you think you are?" She snapped at him again, and he shrugged."I'm your husband, Ashley... Your husband... That is who the fuck I am to you and will always be!" He reminded her, and she slowly clenched her fingers tightly into a fist. A part of her was telling her that he must feel something for
Chapter 55Ashley Gustavo POV"I want you, Asher," My heart pounded hard in my chest like it was going to explode, I felt a spark in my body as though I was electrified. The feeling was crazy, but what was crazier was the fact that I was being like this even after everything he had done to me. Did he cast a spell on me? I asked myself, but quickly dismissed the thought because I didn't even believe that shit existed.How could I still be like this when he told me bluntly that he didn't love me? How could I still allow him to touch me like he owned me when I knew nothing good was ever going to come out of this? I asked myself, but in the end, I was left helpless."I will make you feel good, I promise," My breath hitched momentarily as he nuzzled his face in my neck and fanned it with his warm breath, biting on the nape of my neck, making me weak in the knees."Stop it, Asher..." I wanted to say to him, but in the end, I was betrayed by my body that wanted him so badly, leaving me with
Chapter 56Ashley Gustavo POVA smile formed on my lips as I woke up and stared up at the ceiling. I couldn't get the incident of last night off my head.I thought I was going to find Asher sleeping beside me on the bed, but I was stunned when I looked over to where he slept last night and didn't find him there."Where did he go?" I mumbled as I sat up on the bed, holding the duvet tightly to my chest to prevent it from falling off and showing my naked self. I was still naked under the duvet.My legs shook lightly as I dragged myself into the bathroom to freshen up. It took me an hour and a half to get ready for work, and when I was done, I left for the door. I pulled the door open, but found Asher standing with his hand hanging on air. He was about to knock on the door before I opened it."Good morning," He smiled at me, but it only lasted for a few seconds before it disappeared, replaced with a blank expression."Good morning," I replied to him."Dad asked us to have breakfast toget
Chapter 57"Are you crazy, Ashley? How could you do something like that?" Asher ran his fingers through his hair crazily. He couldn't help the rage after Ashley explained everything to him."You have to trust me and let me handle this, Asher," Ashley held his hand and tried to convince him."How am I supposed to trust you? What if you end up falling for him again and going back to him? I mean, that's not my business, but have you forgotten what that bastard made you pass through?" He reminded her, but deep inside him, he wasn't confident. He was scared of losing her to Ace. What if in the end, she ended up loving him? What if she left him for that bastard? He hated to admit that he was jealous."Come on, Asher. I've not forgotten any of it, and just as I've said, I'm not going to leave you out of it. You have nothing to worry about," She held his hand and convinced him, but still, it was hard to just believe her like that. What if she was still in love with him and looking for a way t
Chapter 58"I will ask you once, and I need nothing but the truth. Don't you even dare lie to me..." Seeing the terrifying look on Mrs. Taylor's face, Ann couldn't help the fear that gripped her. For a moment, she regretted ever stepping feet into the house. She thought they were you to open their arms and welcome her warmly into the house, especially Mrs. Taylor who never liked Ashley, but she was mistaken. Maybe she had just gotten herself into a pit of hell, who knows?Ann's heart felt like it was going to explode as it pounded hard in her chest, and she swallowed nothing as she managed to nod her head."Ye... yes, ma'am," Her voice came out weakly and slightly shaky."Who is the father of your child because I know my son is not," Mrs. Taylor's frightening voice pierced through Ann's heart, and she slowly held her dress and bit her bottom lip as she stared into space. She didn't dare glance at the woman, scared that she would lose it if she did."Don't you dare keep mute on me when
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