Ashley Walters povIt had been three days since that tiny nonexistent baby bump news was revealed to me. As if I was Sarah’s best buddy.Since then, I had been watching lots of movies leaving all of them only halfway. I had also been shedding tears nonstop. Romantic movies reminded me of Justin. Action movies reminded me of him even more.“Ashley! Why don’t you tell us what’s going on?” Eve and Aniya came inside my room. Eve as usual started picking the wrappers and empty tubs of ice cream from the floor.“We thought you are upset because you are regretting that Rayan got the highest bidding and Justin did not even bat an eye in your direction. But there is something else that has been eating you inside, Ash.”I had told them about my short encounter with Justin, leaving the mouth-wiping details.Instead of answering Aniya, I dipped a few nacho pieces in the sour cream and placed them in my mouth which was already full.Without chewing my food, I scooped a spoonful of ice cream and tr
I was wearing a simple blue, A-line dress that reached just above my knees and opted for matching blue pearl earrings. I straightened my hair and let them cascade down my back without any clips or scrunchie.The party was arranged in a hotel and was in full swing. I went to the table where I spotted my other university fellows. Rayan was also sitting there and seemed to be on his best behavior. The party was arranged in honor of the students who had gotten successful bidding. “You are late! Mr. Deluca and Ms. Sarah have already left the party.” Rayan informed me and stood up to fetch me a drink. I didn’t know why he was acting differently tonight. However, I took a sigh of relief when he told me about Justin and Sarah. I didn’t want to face the couple. I engaged myself in small talks with the other fellows as they were already accompanied by dates except for me and Rayan. Gerald had to go out of town for meeting his mom who was admitted to a hospital. “Walters! Interested to dance
“You need a haircut babe!” Eve lifted my hair strands and started examining them, “When was the last time you used hair conditioner, Ash.” “I am hell busy, Eve.” I said still engrossed in my laptop, “By the way, they have assigned me a residential project near Arguli beach.” I told her excitedly. The name Arguli beach still rang so many bells in my head. One year back, I visited the place with my friends but never went near those cottages. That was too painful for me. “Wow! That’s interesting. A job with a nice view!” Eve said, sitting across the table, and started munching Doritos, “Want some?” “Nah! You know very well how I hate those.” I scrunched my nose and ignored the offensive looks she was throwing my way. “Never met a girl who hates Doritos.” She shrugged and resumed munching them. “Oh, I hate those too.” Aniya came inside and grabbed the pack from Eve’s hands. “Hey. Give me back!” But Aniya was filling her mouth with supersonic speed, “Aniya! You don’t even like them.”
Ashley Walters povPain. Hurt. Sorrow.Everything started attacking me, all at once. Edith was not allowed to erase it? For Justin, it should mean nothing. He was NOT supposed to cherish it.I was not aware if I was strong enough to carry on with my assignment. Evelyne brought us out of that cottage and asked Edith to close the gates behind us.“Where would we stay?” Aniya asked her worriedly.“Anywhere but not here,” Evelyne replied to her, “We might drive back home.” Instead of heading to the car, we went to the beach. I laid back on the sand not caring in the world if it would dirty my clothes.“Girl! That was some hot stuff written on that table. Ashley, you need to go and talk to Justin. No guy would ever go to such lengths to save these chats unless it has got some meaning for him.” Aniya said sitting close to me.“I was crazy after Doritos.” I told no one in particular, “he used to bring me those. B… But I stopped liking those. Now I can’t bear the sight of it.”“Yeah,” I hear
Sarah pov Alex was helping me with the entries in my laptop when the door to the office flung open and a raging Justin came inside. “Who prepared the dossiers for the bidding participants?” He was seething with wrath. As soon as he reached his desk, he held the papers lying there and threw them away with full force. The papers flew and landed on the floor all scattered. My heart thudded in my chest. “Mr. Deluca.” Poor Alex tried to fix his tie, “I … I did it. Is there a problem?” “Problem? Alex? Do you realize what have you done? You made a blunder!” His fist landed on the desk with a thud which made me jump at my place. Placing my hand on my chest I stood up, “I am sorry. I guess I should leave.” Muttering under my breath I turned to leave the office when I heard his voice again, “Shit! I am sorry. Sarah!” Instead of turning around I stopped and waited for him, “Come back. Please sit down.” Swallowing hard, I looked at him. His palms were resting against the desk while with hi
We had dinner at a fine restaurant and enjoyed ourselves a lot. This was a small effort from my friends’ side to bring me out of my nonexistent depression.And I kid you not. We wore our sexiest outfits, applied makeup, and did each other’s hair. Aniya kept discussing Marwick that how he was not able to divert his eyes from my face.And I kept negating her wild guesses. According to her every walking male on the earth was interested in me. After dinner, they wanted to go to a pub, but I denied.I had to prepare for my next day’s presentation. Mr. Gordon also wanted a detailed report about our projects and plans.I wanted to do my homework.“Come on, Ash. You need to loosen up a little. All work and no play is making you dull.” Aniya complained but I ignored it.“I will do it on a weekend I promise.” Aniya climbed into the car with a pout and shoved her earphones in her ears.“Listen, baby girl.” I quickly eyed her in the rearview mirror while driving the car, “Guess what? You people c
Ashley Walters povI was wearing a stretchy velvet dress adorned dotted with sequins. It had a low-cut V-neck and hardly covered my thighs.“Isn’t it showing too much skin?” I asked Eve who had given soft curls to the lower half of my hair.“You look hot! Don’t see yourself from your eyes. Have a look from Justin’s eyes!”“Oh, please!” I rolled my eyes and eyed my v-line where Eve had sprinkled a little shimmer. It was enhancing the sides of my boobs.“I am not going to prove anything to Justin. I just need to teach the couple a little lesson.” I said while slipping my feet into the heel sandals.“The car has arrived,” Aniya announced and stopped dead in the doorway, “Awesome! Thank your stars I am not into girls. Otherwise, I would have fallen in love with you.”I hugged her tightly to me. I had to make her believe that I didn’t hold any grudge against her. She wanted to accompany me, but I simply denied it.This was my fight. I didn’t want to involve my friends in it.“Guys! Wish me
Ashley Walters pov What the hell! Birthday? I spun my gaze to Sarah who was avoiding looking into my eyes. I could feel the man’s gaze on me who got rid of me two years back, so conveniently like I was a piece of trash. “She…” I pointed to Sarah, “She just put a ring on …” How to tell her. Sarah just put a ring on Justin’s fucking finger. Were they all blind? “Ms. Walters!” Electra Deluca called me and this time her voice was gentle, “please come down.” “Oh, because your family name might get tarnished by this not-so-worthy girl?” I smirked pointing a finger at myself and went to Justin whose eyes were still glued to my face. “Mr. Deluca!” I looked into those amber eyes, “Won’t you say anything? How do you feel to stay married to a woman you don’t … like!” Justin didn’t answer me. It felt like he never ever bothered to hear what I was asking him. Very slowly he raised his hand, and his finger came in contact with my forehead. It started slipping down at a very slow pace tracing