After a delicious dinner, Mrs. Madison and Larisa cleared the plates while Mr. Madison helped Waylen down from his chair. Ashley followed behind and joined them in the living room. As they settled in, the group began to chat and catch up.Larisa's parents were curious about her life in the United States, and they asked her all sorts of questions. Larisa happily answered, telling them about her studies, her job, and her colleagues. She even mentioned Steven, who had been a huge help to her.After a while, Larisa and Ashley excused themselves and walked to Larisa's old room in her parents' house. As they entered, Larisa's face lit up with memories of her childhood and before she left for the united states. She pointed out her old posters, her favorite books, and the little trinkets she had collected and kept over the years.Ashley smiled as she watched Larisa reminisce. As Larisa and Ashley were going through some of Larisa's old belongings in her childhood room, they stumbled upon a ph
Alex let out a sigh of relief. "Great, how about I pick you up at 7?" he asked, sounding more confident now.Ashley smiled. "That works for me. Do you want to tell me where we're going?" she asked, feeling curious.Alex chuckled. "Nope, it's a surprise," he said, with a hint of playfulness in his voice.Ashley grinned. "Okay, I'll see you at 7 then," she said, before saying goodbye and hanging up the phone.After the call with Alex, Ashley lay on her bed in shock. She never expected him to ask her out on a date. She thought about it for a while before deciding to call her best friend, Larisa.Larisa picked up the phone. "What's up, Ashley?" she asked."I'm kind of confused, Larisa," Ashley said, her voice trembling."Confused about what?" Larisa asked, concern in her voice."Alex just called me, and he asked me out on a date tomorrow," Ashley said, her heart racing."By Alex, you mean Marcellus's friend, right?" Larisa clarified."Yes," Ashley replied."Did you accept?" Larisa asked.
Several hours passed as Alex scoured the internet for the perfect venue for his date with Ashley. After much searching, he finally found an expensive and romantic location that he knew would impress her. Feeling proud of himself for finding such a great place, Alex lay in bed and slowly drifted off to sleep. As he closed his eyes, he couldn't help but imagine how the date would go, picturing every detail in his mind. He hoped that everything would go smoothly and that Ashley would have a great time with him. With these thoughts in his head, Alex soon fell into a deep and peaceful slumber, eagerly anticipating the upcoming date.****As the morning sun shone into Ashley's room, she groggily checked the time on her clock and realized that it was already past 9 am."I'm late!" Ashley exclaimed, jumping out of bed. "How could I have slept so long?" she asked herself as she rushed to the bathroom to take a quick shower. After getting ready, Ashley headed out to a meeting with a company.Af
Ashley took out her credit card and paid for the dress with a smile. She felt grateful to have found such a beautiful dress and couldn't wait to show it off to Alex. Ashley turned to Larisa after paying for the dress. "I need a pair of heels to go with this dress," she said."Absolutely, a perfect dress needs the perfect heels," Larisa replied with a smile."You're right," Ashley said, feeling grateful for Larisa's fashion expertise."Let's head to the heels section. I'm loving this place," Larisa said, leading the way."That's why it's the hottest shopping mall these days," Ashley said, following closely behind.As they reached the heels section, Ashley and Larisa began browsing through the racks of shoes, trying on different pairs to find the perfect match for the dress. After several minutes of searching and trying on shoes, they finally found the perfect pair of heels. Ashley kept smiling" I just can't wait," Ashley said couldn't wait to wear them with her new dress and feel con
After spending a lovely afternoon chatting with Larisa and her family, Ashley arrived back at her apartment at 5 pm. She kicked off her shoes and collapsed onto her bed, feeling a little tired from all the socializing.As she lay there for about 30 minutes, scrolling through her phone and catching up on social media, she realized that she needed to start getting ready for her date. With a sigh, she got up from the bed and made her way to the bathroom.The warm water from the shower felt invigorating as it cascaded down Ashley's body, washing away the fatigue from the day. She took her time, enjoying the sensation and letting her mind wander as she mentally prepared for her date.After luxuriating in the warm shower, Ashley emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a fluffy towel, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. She made her way over to her closet and carefully selected the new dress and heels she had purchased at New Huxley's Shopping Mall earlier that day.Slipping into the dress, she
Alex waited for her to emerge. As she stepped out of the building, Alex's heart skipped a beat, struck once again by her beauty and elegance."Good evening, Ashley," he said, stepping out of the car and offering her his hand."Good evening, Alex," she replied, taking his hand and climbing into the passenger seat. "This car is amazing."Alex smiled, feeling proud of his choice. "I'm glad you like it. Shall we go?" he asked, before zooming off into the night once again, the car's powerful engine propelling them towards their destination.After a long and exhilarating drive, Alex and Ashley finally arrived at their destination, the Royal Palace Restaurant. As Alex helped Ashley out of the car, she was struck by the sheer grandeur of the building and its impeccable design and decor."Wow, Alex, this place is amazing," Ashley exclaimed, her eyes wide with wonder.Alex smiled, happy to see her so impressed. "I'm glad you like it. I wanted to take you somewhere special tonight."Taking her h
As they chatted about Larisa, Ashley suddenly looked up at Alex with a questioning expression."Alex, can I ask you something?" she said, her voice curious."Sure, what is it?" Alex replied, his eyes meeting hers."I was just wondering," Ashley began, "were you asking about Larisa just out of curiosity, or did Marcellus ask you to ask me?"Alex's smile faltered slightly at her question, and he hesitated before answering. "Actually, Marcellus did ask me to ask you," he admitted, his voice trailing off.As Alex admitted that Marcellus had asked him to inquire about Larisa, Ashley's expression softened. She let out a small laugh and shook her head."I knew it," she said, a playful glint in her eye. "Marcellus can be so nosy sometimes."As Ashley teased Alex about Marcellus's nosiness, he felt a pang of guilt in his chest. He knew that Marcellus still harbored feelings for Larisa, even after their four-year divorce. But he couldn't deny the attraction he felt towards Ashley, and he wanted
Marcellus awoke to the warm rays of sunshine and the sound of birds chirping in the trees outside his mansion. As he stood up, he heard a faint knock on his door. "Come in," he called out.The door creaked open, revealing his chief maid, Mrs. Mary. "Good morning, Marcellus. Your breakfast is ready," she said with a warm smile.Marcellus nodded in appreciation. "Thank you, Mrs. Mary. I'll be down in a few minutes."As Mrs. Mary left the room, Marcellus stretched and made his way downstairs to the dining room. The aroma of freshly cooked food wafted through the air, making his stomach growl with hunger.As he sat down to eat, he savored every bite of the delicious meal that Mrs. Mary had prepared for him. "This is fantastic, Mrs. Mary. You outdid yourself this morning," he complimented her.Mrs. Mary beamed with pride. "I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Marcellus. It's always a pleasure to cook for you."Marcellus finished his meal and thanked Mrs. Mary once again before heading to his room.