Ashley
“Pack your stuff, we will leave in an hour!” I heard the call and it ended the same second. It was of course Vincent, but his voice was angrier and darker. I don’t even know why he is suddenly so angry? I mean, okay, he is a little angry but… isn’t this overreacting?I sighed on my thinking. I don’t know about him, but I am definitely overthinking. I don’t wanna go back, we just came and I planned so much. I can’t ruin it all just of one stupid mistake I made.I went out of the room to search for him.I saw him sitting on one of the sofas in the reception. I went to him.“Vincent…” I whispered. He looked at me and then near me.“Where are the suitcases?”“Uh, let’s talk this out, please come with me--”“Do you wanna create a drama over here in front of everyone for this?”I sighed. “I am sorry, okay? I don’t knHeatherI was in the hospital, besides Chris. Doctors say that his nerve was not okay. It was gonna take a lot of time for him to become like before.I looked at him. He was awake, but still numb by the pain I guess. He was looking at me and smiling and then closing his eyes and drifting to sleep. I stood up and walked out of the ward. I was sitting there for an hour and I needed something to distract myself. I left the hospital and sighed. The wind touched my skin and I felt better. This all is so tiring. I am completely frustrated. I don’t even know why he got himself in this mess. Why did he go there? He didn’t even tell me. I remember we were in the room and he was suddenly like, I will be back in a minute. I, um, actually didn’t care much about where he goes so I didn’t bother to go behind him, and then I heard this from the Police.I know he didn’t shoot himself, definitely that Vincent shot him. But I wonder why will he
AshleyI woke up and looked at the time. 7 AM. Correct time, because the flight is at 10.I got off the bed and went to get fresh. I don’t know what I am feeling anymore. I am kind of numb because of everything but I also know that I will be fine. I have to find Lara too, but that can be done once I get away from him and find my peace of mind.I knew I was ignoring the tears and the hurt inside me, but at least for now, I have to do this.I went to the airport at 9:45 after getting ready. I took everything and checked out and reached the place. I was early, but I had nothing to do in that hotel!I remembered Chris. I mean… not remembered but suddenly it flashed on me. Is he okay? Well… I don’t know why I am thinking about him either!I shrugged my thoughts. I should now think about myself, that is what is most important right now. It is gonna be just me and my sister.I went insid
HeatherI was with Chris and he was regaining his consciousness. Doctors said that he will be fine, but he just needs to rest for a few weeks, for his hands.I waited for him to be completely awake. He opened his eyes and looked at me. He smiled and I smiled back.“How are you?” I asked. He smiled more.“Completely fine”“That is good”“Hm. And you, baby?”“Great”“That's even good”I smiled more. He then looked around. “What time is it?”“It is night. Midnight?”“Oh, then why aren’t you asleep?”“Well, because you are awake?”“You should have slept. I would have met you tomorrow morning”“What nonsense are you saying?”He sighed. “You are so good”“You are better”“I am n
AshleyAs I realised it was Vincent, my heartbeat stopped for a moment.“Vinc-”“You are at home, right?”“Y-yes”“I am coming” the call ended.I so wanted him to stay. I so wanted to stop him from bringing any divorce papers but I… I stopped because he doesn’t… l-love me. He said it once. And one should never let a man show someone twice that he doesn’t want her.I closed my eyes as my heart got heavy. I wanted him to stay! If it was any other reason, we would have worked it out, but… he doesn’t love me!I cried. I couldn’t hold it back. I sat down on the floor as I felt weak. Oh god, I should get up and be strong. He must be coming. I don’t know if he is already in LA or still in Paris. So I have no idea how long he will take to come but he shouldn’t see me like this.He shouldn’t think that
AshleyI saw him. his one eye was badly bruised.“Vincent?” I whispered and sat down on the floor beside him while he looked away. I touched his face but he got up. “That’s none of your concern,” he replied.“I know. But still, please” I got up and went in front of him. He looked into my eyes.“Why?” he asked me.“Because I love you”“But I--”“Yeah I know you don’t love me, it’s okay” my voice cracked but I managed to say it. His eyes moistened. I was shocked. Why was he sad?“What happened?” I asked him.“Nothing” he looked away to the side.“I know I don’t mean anything to you, but please…” I looked at him. “let me treat it”“Who said you don’t mean anything to me?”I looked at him shocked. &ldquo
VincentI was scared. Maybe I was doing right or maybe I was doing wrong. Who knows? Maybe I Will lose and then I will not be able to fulfil my promise to Ashley. I will not be able to return ever then.I can’t lose this for her. I have to make this right, anyhow.I went out of her house by taking the paper. We didn’t smile at each other, we didn’t kiss, hug or speak anything. We knew only one word would break us and stop us from taking this decision.But this was the right thing and I knew I had to do it, no matter how hard it seemed right now. I knew it would bear fruits in the end.I closed the door without turning around. I can’t see her. I know the faith she has on me. That I will return and love her right. But I didn’t have any choice and even after being the biggest mafia, I guess they can still control me.But only if I am not prepared enough. I know what to do now.I
AshleyI sat down on the couch and tears rolled down. Why does this happen to true lovers? Why are there so many problems, so many troubles and obstacles?Why can’t we stay together even after we were engaged from so long and even married?I took a deep breath and calmed my nerves. I knew to get over all this, I needed to meet Lara. She will probably help me get over all this once again.I don’t know what to feel right now. Maybe I should be happy that he loves me and that he is gonna come back and love me. But I guess I would rather be sad that this all is happening to us.I decided to call Lara. I don’t know what was up, but I guess in all this, I didn’t wanna take a chance to call her and ruin things. But I guess I can call her now.I called her.“Hello?” I said.“Hey? Ashley?”“Y-yeah Lara!”“Oh my God, how are you?”
HeatherI went out of the ward and went to my car. I smiled to myself. Finally I got rid of that bastard. I can now focus on my business without any restrictions.I started the car and drove to my company. I stopped it and started going inside when someone came to me.“Hello, mam” he smiled warmly at me.“Welcome back, Jason”I went inside and everyone seemed happy. The biggest deal was gonna be ours as recently Brown’s Association seemed to drown. Everything seemed perfect. “At this rate, Brown’s association would be left behind and we will get this deal!” one of my employees said.“Yeah sure” I looked at her. “After all, we’re the best”They nodded and I went to my cabin. Jason came inside too.“I am so glad to be back at your service” I heard him as I sat down on my seat. “Likewise.
AshleyI was with Lara. I had no idea about where Vincent must be. I just hope that Chris finds him. Maybe that could mend all the things.It was gonna be night soon. I thought of having a small nap, it could help me.I suddenly received a call from Chris.I picked it up as my excitement reached its peak. Maybe he found him.“hey? Did you find him?” I asked him.“Yes. I found him. But he is not very good…”“What? Where is he?” I asked. “I will send you the location”“Okay”The call ended, but I was worried sick. Why was he not well? What happened?I went out and then at the location he sent. I was scared, as well as happy too. Maybe I will be with him forever, but he should explain to me why he left!I parked my car in front of the location. It was an abandoned house.I ran inside and saw Chris just as
ChrisI started searching for Lara’s dad. I was shocked when I heard the news. I don’t know why Heather killed her.I told my men to find him. As soon as someone found his location, he sent me. “He is staying in a house near the countryside”“Okay, I will talk to him,” I replied to him and he sent me his location.I was still in a dilemma about what really was going on with our lives.I reached him and talked to him. He was disheartened when he heard the news. But in the end, he agreed to visit.I said the same to Ashley via message.-----AshleyI was scared to meet him, but I had to. Soon, I saw him coming to the hospital and I took him out with me.“Hello,” I said to him.“Hello. Are you… Ashley?”“Yes”“Oh…
VincentI was completely shocked when I heard the news. I looked at Ashley as she desperately looked at me and asked, “What happened?”I was not in the state to let her know anything. I held her back here and promised that she would be okay. I couldn’t believe it and even it was hurting because she was my sister-in-law, but I was scared that Ashley would hate me now.What if she really does hate me? she would go around and say that it was my fault.I was more concerned about the fact that the happiness on her face would fade.“Hello? What happened?” She waved her hand in front of me and I looked sideways. She had to know it anyway, so I handed the phone to her.She looked at me and then at the screen, the call was still ongoing.She kept it near her ears and heard. she should have realised what happened.I was scared to know her reaction, so I kept my head down. After a
Vincent“How are you so sure?” I asked him.“It is her hand writing” he threw the note on the floor. “I’ll help you in finding Lara”“Why would you?”“Maybe because I hate Heather” he went out of the house.I picked up the note just in case I needed it later on and then followed him out. He gave me an earphone. “Sure you know how to use it”“Yes”He nodded and went to his car. I wore the earpiece.“can you hear me?” I heard him through the earpiece. “Yes”“Great. You should follow my car, I will take you to her place”“Fine”I knew that he really did hate Heather, so I decided to believe him on this. Whatever the case maybe, I will handle it.“What are we gonna do?” I asked as I sat down in my car and followed his’.&
Vincent“Heather?” I asked him.“Yes! She is the one who sent me all those photos and made me believe all the lies. And I came to know you two were working together!”“We were but not this!” I yelled at the wrong accusation. “The only thing I made her do was to bring Lara!”“Do we believe him?” He looked at Ashley. I raged as he referred to him and Ash as ‘we’.“There is no ‘we’ in us” She swiftly said and a small smile appeared on my lips. “and yes, I believe him”“Damn!” He pulled her but I pulled her back and she landed on my chest. “She is not a toy that you are snatching her like that!”“Same goes for you! She believed me, Vincent. You know I mean more to her!”“There’s nothing like this, Vincent…” I heard her whisper.&ldq
VincentI was going crazy after what Lara said. I couldn’t believe that thought even crossed Ashy’s mind. I mean, we were past this, weren’t we?I started going to my base because it was difficult to stick around while this was happening. As I drove, I remembered that I left abruptly and maybe she would be wondering why I did so. I should have said something that made sense but I was completely fucked up at that instant. It was like all the trust suddenly vanished.I decided to go back and tell her. She would worry about nothing.I reached my house and got out. I sighed. it is okay, everything will sort out as it always has.I rang the doorbell and Lara opened the door. “Hey Lara”“Hey Vincent… uh…”“Where’s Ashy?”“She, uh…” she sighed. “Well, do you want me to be honest?”“Absolutely”
ChrisI was so excited when I saw Vincent walk out of their house, filled with sadness. I of course had a camera fixed there to see the drama. However, I couldn’t fix it inside and actually I didn’t want to: I hate seeing her close to someone else and that would have been a felony; that is, exploitation of right to privacy anyway.I knew this was the time to attack. Lara probably told everything to him, he is the most vulnerable right now.I went to their house in my car, making sure Vincent isn’t around. I rang the doorbell.“Chris?” Ash opened the door and I just went inside and she closed it. “What are you doing here?”“We have to do it now!”“What? No!”“Think clearly, Ash. He was behaving weirdly. We need to do this now so that we can know the truth”“Yeah… uh wait. How do you know he was behaving weirdly?”
HeatherI was in my company and I heard about the headlines. Chris is in the headlines for a fight. Surely, this is a chance to bring him more down than he ever thought he could.An evil idea came to my mind and I called Jason. He came inside.“Yes, mam?” “How about spreading a news? Can you ask our PR Department to do that straight away?”“Yes, boss. What’s the news?”I got up and went to him. He looked at me, quite confused. I smirked at him and he looked at me completely blank.I went near him and kept my hand on his chest. “Still got no clue?”He looked at me and went back. “Ah, this-- this is wrong, boss--”“I make the rules”“But--”“Don’t deny it until there’s something else holding you back” I stared at him. He looked into my eyes. I know I said I will not make a move o
VincentWe attacked the group and they were prepared too. It was a long and hard fight, of course bloody too, but we made it through. We won.I was so happy. The leader was still alive, while some of their men were dead and the others ran away.“Stay away from her” I warned him and smirked. He just breathed heavily, while begging for me to leave him alive. I don’t kill now. I left it since someone enlightened my heart.“Fine”I went to my car and drove to my base. I was covered in a lot of blood. Of course I wasn’t totally fine. I was hurt and shot too. I had a bullet pass through my hand.I went to my base doctor. She was a highly paid doctor. She is here to treat everyone who gets hurt during our Mafi fights because we can’t just go to the hospitals.She bandaged my wound and gave me something waterproof to cover it with while I had a bath. However, she suggested I just dry