The next day, Kayden was the first to wake up because of how lost and cold he felt. He turns to the side, Ashley and Anton were busily hugging each other like there is no tomorrow.Anton had played an unfair game at night, he wanted to be close to Ashley so badly that he ignored the fact that it was the little boy's birthday and push him to the side.There is no way Kayden will watch his dad take all the fun and love, he settles himself in between the duo and when he was comfortable at the centre, a smile spread on his lips as he turns and hugs Ashley.It didn't make up to thirty minutes and Ashley woke up from the intense hugging, She stares at the little boy's face with a smile. "If this is what life has in-stored for me ever since, then, I accept" Ashley murmurs and kiss his forehead, and steps down from the bed.Their day was back to its normal routine, Ashley is happy to spend it with Kayden and enjoy her day.Anton got ready and left for work, not forgetting to give them his go
"What did you say your name is again?" Jolly asked, she was getting interested in this strange lady. She seems to be speaking her Language." Melina, but you can call me Lina" Melina was so polite and friendly, why won't she? When it comes to something related to her having the means to extract money from Anton, she is very happy."Your business", "You know Ashley? " Jolly asked, with a brow raised."you mean the family snatcher? Yes, I do " Melina didn't miss a chance to throw tantrums at Ashley.Jolly frowns," family snatcher?" She didn't understand why she refer Ashley ad that.Even though she never liked Ashley, she knew who Ashley is and what she was capable of doing." Yes, and a husband snatcher " Melina continues," she took my husband from me using my little problem as an opportunity." she further explains." So much like her," Jolly murmured, feeling better."Why do you need my help, then?" Jolly folds her hands all high and mighty."I need your help, and so do you. We're goi
It's been a long since Ashley saw Aston, and she misses him. Even though she's turned down his request, they are friends and she doesn't want to be that type that doesn't seem to care about others.She walks into the hospital, it's not her first time so she knew where exactly to go. Aston was not in his office, but she sat back patiently waiting for him.The sound of the door cracking open and Aston's handsome self could be seen emerging from behind."Aston!" Ashley calls, standing up from her seat. Her face broadens into a beautiful smile."It's been a while, I've missed you" Ashley confesses, eyes glued to the man with a frown on his face."Yeah!" Aston finally said after he found his voice." I've missed you too" he confess. He walks to his seat and leans back, resting his back.Ashley takes back her seat, "sorry for coming here uninvited" she apologized knowing she might be hindering him with work.Aston waved, "you know you are always welcome here, anytime" Aston didn't mind being
Before Aston reached outside, Selene was long gone. He runs his hands through his hair, confused.The look on Selene's face keeps on ringing in his head, driving him crazily insane. He has the night shift, or else, he would have chased her."Common Selene, you can't just jump to a conclusion" Aston cries without tears, looking left and right, hands settled on his waist.Truth be told, he loves her but always doesn't show it that much. It's not like Selene has ever demanded his full attention but with what happened today, he's sure she won't forgive him that easily.Even though he's done nothing wrong, he knows deep down she is a jealous type.With no other option, he walks into the hospital, lost in thought."You are ok?" Daniel asked, concerned.Aston didn't know how to start explaining, he look so lost and confused and disoriented.Daniel smiles, surely, a man understands his fellow man. "I will handle the hospital this night, go on" he taps on Aston's shoulder.He isn't a fool not
Aston pulls over in front of Selene's home, and hurriedly rushes to the door."Selene, please open the door let's talk things through. I promise it's not what you think it is" he said, standing before the door hoping she will open the door in response but she didn't.Selene quietly sat back on the bed, crying her heart out. Every time she chose to love, it's like she's signed her death sentence.It's like she's never enough, whatever she does to keep her relationship blooming and intense.She thought it was all over, that she won't have to worry when she was with Aston but it seems she was wrong. Dreaming and fantasizing about things that we'll never be real.Aston didn't stop knocking, he doesn't mind how many times he goes around the house calling out to her, all that matters is he gets to resolve things before it goes out of hand.After a long while of intense knocking, Aston could tell she won't open the door unless he break it down. Sadly, he turns and leaves.The steaming sound
Ashley didn't go back to Anton and Kayden, instead, she stayed with Andriy in the hotel he got for them.It was never his intention to get a hotel but Ashley made him agree without batting an eye."It still feels like a dream, I can't believe you are here with me, " Ashley said, climbing on the bed and crawling to Andriy.She wraps her hands around his chest and buried her nose in the crock of his neck. "I just want to stay here, forever" she murmurs dreamingly.Andriy smile and fold her into his arms, "there had never been a place I feel more comfortable and peaceful than your warm arms" he kiss her forehead.Ashley giggles in response, "when I received your last telegram, I was shattered knowing I'd never see you again. But look at me now, in the arms of my husband, feeling this beautiful familiar warm only you can give" she sounds teary but she didn't cry, not even a tear roll down her cheeks."What happened? How did you turn out to be alive?" Ashley raises her head and stares at h
"you can't be serious, Yana," Alina said still not believing her ears."I am Ali, I've never been more sure of anything." Ashley sounds so sure and confident about what she's planned on doing."Have you talked to Anton? What about Kayden? Are you just gonna leave them without batting an eye all because you've got what you wanted? Don't you think that's being selfish?" Alina said over her voice, angry.She has always been Ashley's first supporter but not in this case. Not when she's seeing her jump to a conclusion without a second thought."They will be fine, I'm sure." Ashley tries to make Alina understand but Alina was bent on not giving in."Seriously? What has come over you? What about your promises to Kayden? Doesn't that mean anything?" Alina does much want her to have a better life. And a life with Anton and Kayden is much better than going back to that mansion and facing Jolly and Ivanna again.They have never been any good to her, and they made their intentions known when they
With two knocks on the door, Ashley was ordered to come inside.Anton was too busy with what he was writing that he didn't bother to spare her a glance. He didn't even know she was the one."Anything?" Anton asked, still not looking at her."Um, sorry for coming without informing" Ashley apologized feeling awkward for not interrupting his work time.Anton's gaze flew in the direction of the voice and behold, it was her. He's been hoping she comes around and here she is, standing right before him."Ashley, how the... Where have you been?" He asked, dropping his pen on the desk."I hope I'm not stopping you from work?" Ashley asked, she wants to be extra sure to know he doesn't have any tight work up his sleeves."Not at all, was feeling bored so I decide to get myself busy." He chuckles, leaning down on his seat."About yesterday," Ashley paused, taking in a deep breath. " I got tight up with something, and had no choice but spent the night with Alina" she lies even though she knows it
"what's inside?" Ashley asked curious to know."Why not check it out?" He hands her the box, silently urging her to open it.Ashley didn't know why he wants her to open the box but she did it anyways, her curiosity couldn't let her.Gasp escape her lips at the sight of the bracket sleeping in the box. There is no way she will ever forget this."Where did you get this?" She asked, staring at Anton with a demanding gaze.Anton didn't respond, he hugs her from behind, and bury his head in the crook of her neck."The night I spent with an angel" he whispers into her ears."You know that's five years ago, right?" Ashley turns to him, with a raised brow."Yeah, I know that..." He responds.Ashley stares at the blue bracelet for a long time, still in disbelief that he kept it all this while.She turns and hugs him, "thank you" her voice was teary.She wasn't thanking him for the bracelet, but she was thinking of him for holding on to their one-night stand till now.Her lips find him, she kis
Ashley walks out of the bath drying her hair with the hand towel. She refused to sleep with Anton knowing what entails and luckily, Kayden wasn't too demanding today ad he fell asleep immediately after dinner.She had absolutely nothing on, her nice curvy body was as smooth as silk. She walks to the bedside, ready to go to bed butt naked but before she could finish drying off her hair, the door pushes open all of sudden.Out of reflex, she immediately uses a small towel to cover her body. Her heart was as though it would explode in her chest, as she stares at the door with wide eyes.It was Anton, he looks so carefree with a smile on his lips."Oops, you are dressing... Nice" he closes the door behind him and start walking toward her.Ashley didn't know if she should be hallucination or sad, he was just not making things better."You should have knocked" Ashley complains, and look away.His hot gaze on her body was enough to leave her shivering."Thought of surprising you and I guess
The car stops before the large mansion, Kayden and Ashley stepped out and made their way into the building with Kayden holding onto Ashley's hands.The sweet and mouth watery aroma coming from the kitchen was enough to leave the two begging for more as they lead themselves directly to the kitchen curious to know how is seriously cooking their nostrils.Ashley's steps froze upon seeing Anton busily cooking with an apron tied around his waist. "No way " she mutters under her breath in disbelief."You are back!" Anton spoke out breaking the silence."Come in, u don't mind you two watching me all day" he jokes.Kayden runs to him, demanding a piece of fried shrimp which Anton gladly gave him.Ashley didn't move, she stood there staring in shock."You should taste it, mama, it's delicious" Kayden rush to her and offer her a bite.Ashley's eyes widen even more when she realized the food is, even tastier than it smells. Her gaze travels to the busy man who seems to be enjoying what he is doi
Alina's hot gaze on Ashley was enough to make get her sweat dripping down her face, she doesn't understand what she did to receive such a glare from her best friend."Anything on my face?" Ashley asked, pretending to be oblivious to her constant stares. "Yes, " Alina responded. "A very big something that can cause a problem... Huge one can even make your face less attractive" she adds.This left a frown on Ashley's face as she tries to feel what exactly Alina said was on it. "Is it that bad? What is it? Can it be cleared in two days?" Ashley throws tons of questions at Alina, she wasn't scared of anything but acne... It always comes and never wishes to want to go and she hates it."Be serious, what's on my face?" Ashley asked again after seeing the exchange of looks between Kayden and Alina."Um, naiveness I think" Alina laughs, heartily at her words."You should stop playing jokes like that, it's no fun." Ashley complains, "you know just how much I dislike acne" "I never said you h
Andriy let out a chuckle of disbelief, "you are not serious, there is absolutely no way you can be serious" he doesn't believe her, nothing she will ever say will make him believe.He's been with Ashley for years now and he knows well what she is capable of and this isn't one of those things she can do and boastfully talk about it."I don't need you to believe me if this doesn't make you believe then stay but just know that won't stop me from leaving you" Brian pulls out another paper from the case and hands it to Ashley who then pushes it to Andriy."This can be issued, it's fake," Andriy said.Ashley smiled, " you don't have to accept it, just sign the fucking paper let me get out of here" "I guess I have stayed silent for a long time and I need to play my role" Brian spoke up breaking the awkward silence in the room."The divorce she is offering you is a peaceful one Mr Norman, I am sure you know too well your mom and sister could be sent to jail after the scandalous things they d
Brian watches her with a slight smile on his lips, even though he doesn't know more about Ashley, he does know she is a smart and emotional type.Not long, the car pulls off before the starlight cafe. Ashley walks into the building without delay, it's as if she knew where exactly to find Andriy.As expected, Andriy was sited patiently waiting for her. He stood up immediately upon seeing Ashley's approaching figure, he looks as though he was about crying or rather he's been crying."Ashley, thank goodness!" He breathes out and reaches out for her, "it's not true, right? You can't possibly want to divorce me right?" He begs with pleading gazes.Ashley bites her lips so hard that lines were seen after she released them, "Andriy?" She calls out in a whisper, "Behave please, we ain't the only one here" she informs with pleading gazes.Andriy turns around, only then did he realized they were the point of focus as everyone's gaze was on them."You won't leave me, right?" He asked although pe
It's been more than five days since Ashley left Andriy, he has been trying to reach her but she always declines his calls and silences her phone.She didn't want to talk to him or have anything related to him, but there is no way she could just run and hide pretending as though nothing happened between them and ignore her pain from the injuries caused by them."You shouldn't bother about it, my lawyer is downstairs ready to assist you in whatever way he can" Anton hugs her from behind, staring at the bright city through the window."Don't you think it's too soon?" Ashley turns to him, a look of confusion plastered on her face.Anton stayed for a long time, staring at her as if trying to read through those beautiful eyes of hers, he takes her hands and place them on his shoulders."You don't have to do it if you don't want to, there is more time to decide and get to choose the right thing" He whispers, pulling her in for a hug."No!" Ashley shakes her head, "I want to do it, just fee
Later that day, Ashley spent her time beside Kayden, she watch him sleep so peacefully taking in a calm and gentle breath.She was so focused on him that she didn't see his fingers moving. Only when he blinks his eyes open did she see."Kayden?" She calls out, surprised in her voice."Mama?" Kayden's voice was so soft that Ashley didn't hear him clearly but she answered anyway."Yes baby, I am here" Ashley stood up and side by side of the bed."I-i want to" Kayden struggled but the oxygen mask didn't let him.Ashley didn't know if she should help him or not but after a long thought, she did it anyways."I want to tell you that I love you and" Kayden takes in a deep breath with a smile, "I am happy you are here with me" he confesses.Ashley caresses his cheeks, "I love you too my love, and mama will always be here for you, ok" she comforts.Kayden nods in satisfaction. He look way better than when she saw him in the theatre and she couldn't help but be happy."Do you want something? An
"you are back!" Ashley said walking out of the bath and drying her hair with the hand towel.Anton didn't respond, he pulls her in for a tight hug stunning Ashley."Are you ok?" She asked concerned evidence in her voice."I have missed you" Anton breathed out on the crock of her neck, sending a tingling sensation down her spine.Ashley smiles meekly unable to contain the happiness, she grabs his face in her palms and pulls him at arm's length."I've missed you too" she confesses, tiptoeing and kissing his chin.Anton's eyes sparkle, and he pulls her even closer making her soft chest brush against his hard one.Ashley's gaze lingers on his for a long time, both lost in each other hot gazes."Is everything ok?" Ashley asked again, somehow there is this feeling she can't brush away.Anton nods, "yeah, very ok and kicking" he assured but Ashley wasn't convinced."What? You want me to prove myself?" He raises a brow. "Sure then, I will gladly do " he picks her up in one swift movement and