"common now, hurry up you two" Alina said over her voice to the mother and son who seem to be lost in their world.Ashley and Kayden walk out of the mansion, ready to start the wonderful adventure of shopping.As Kayden's birthday is approaching, Ashley wants to make it a little more special for the little boy. "You act as if we are about chasing the moon" Ashley complains entering the car after Kayden."The moon is an understatement," Alina corrected as a matter of fact.Robin drive them to the mall, and in no time, they were in front."Ok, so listen up guys, this is like an adventure for us" Alina explains, "all we have to do is, go in there and get the best for all that we find good. Remember, no unnecessary spending" she explains."We will see about that!" Ashley responded making her way into the mall.Kayden was right behind her. Alina could only shake her head tirelessly. No one doesn't want to hear her out.They can't even follow such simple rules she has given. With a groan,
"what took you so long?" Alina asked closing the door behind her.She pulled Ashley to a room, just to ask her about what she saw at the mall."What are you talking about?" Ashley was confused about what she was saying. "At the mall, what took you so long?" Alina explains, "don't you dare lie to me" she warns crossing her hands over her chest."Oh! you mean Melina?" Ashley asked, leaning against the wall.This got Alina fuming, "no! I don't mean Melina... What type of question is that?" She complains about not liking Ashley's behaviour."It's nothing, she only came to beg me to help her get back into Anton's and Kayden's life. That's all" Ashley said nonchalantly."Ok, what was your response?" Alina pressed on. "what will I have said? I told her to try her luck but it won't be possible through me" Ashley explains.Alina almost fainted," are you ok, Yana? " She asked, it's been a long she calls her as this and Ashley know for sure that she was in trouble"Yes I am, why? " Asked Ashle
"But!" Ashley opens her mouth to speak but was hushed by Anton as he place his finger on her lips."Take your time, I'm in no rush" His words came out as a whisper.Ashley nods, lowering her head. Anton made her look at him, his tombs caress her face wiping away her tears."Even with your swollen eyes, you are still beautiful" He kisses her eyes, And Ashley couldn't help but chuckle."Have to prepare something for dinner"? Ashley said, pulling away."I can help!" Anton said, looking so sure.Ashley always burst out in laughter but she held herself not to, "no, thanks... I can handle all" she said.Anton picks up the onion and the knife and was about to chop it off when Ashley stopped. "No, you don't have to. I'm good" Ashley didn't know if she should cry or laugh. His persistence in helping her out scares her to the bones and she doesn't want him to injure himself.Anton ignores her and proceeds to chop the onion. It was so simple, he thought he was doing it until his eyes start sting
Ashley didn't know when she slept off and only woke up to the bright morning sun shining through the window. She turns around, adjusting herself on the bed, strangely, the bed feels weirdly bigger and wider than hers.With so much difficulty, she struggles and opens her yes. It was blurry at first but after a long Concentration, she was able to see things.She stiffens at the realization she was in Anton's bed, out of instinct, she checks herself hoping nothing happened. She was a relief to see herself intact in her dress.Seeing that she was the only one in the room, she attempts to climb down from the bed but ended up falling back. She holds on to her throbbing head, face twisting in pain.She tries to move again yet, no way seems possible. The Splashing sound of water in the bathing room got her scared. No, not scared, she didn't want what happened to them the last time to happen again.She struggles to move again but the sound of the cracking door sends her falling back down ad sh
"Come, Alina, give me a helping hand, can't you see how much I'm struggling!" Ashley complains, she's trying to lift a big box all by herself while Alina hangs on the Camara recording what she can't say."Just a minute, let me capture this on Camara so I will show my kids and tell them how strong their mama is," Alina said, standing the camera and rushing over to help her."Strong my foot" Ashley snorts, holding the box as try to carry it inside."Gist Yana, you are so weak. That box wasn't heavy you know!" Alina walks to her Camara and proceeds to her recordings."Says the person who almost peed on her panties," Ashley said, laughing. She picks up the balloons, filling them with air."You are wicked" Alina complains, pouting."I know right!" Ashley winks at her and laughs.Anton and Kayden walk into the mansion with lots of bags they brought from the grocery store. Mike could be seen coming from behind. "We bought lots of stuff, mama and uncle Mike said he feels like he's doing gym
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
"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