"I'm so sorry, I was in a haste to get groceries and I forgot to tell you" Ashley breathes out in a single breath, places the shopping bags on the table and goes to Andriy's side. She tiptoes and kisses him."You should have to wake me up, you know just how much I love to go with you" Andriy complains, pouting.Even though he doesn't want to dwell on it, he can't deny the fact that he so much loves to be around her."Thought you will greatly need a beauty rest, moreover, I just couldn't bring myself to wake you up after seeing how handsomely you were sleeping" Ashley jokes and puts on a puppy dog eye."I'm the man here you know, I have to let you rest as much as you want while I protect you" He circles her waist pulling her closer."Mm-mm" Ashley hums, "and I am the woman here, it is my duty to make sure you are well-fed so you will have the strength to protect me" She pinched his chin and place a kiss before pulling away."Before something spice up, let's get these to the kitchen whi
Ashley walks out of the bath, weak and tired. She wipes her mouth and faces with the towel.Andriy hesitate for a while, knowing she might throw up again, he didn't want to go any closer."What's wrong?" Andriy asked, making sure not to exceed his limit. He watches Ashley walks to the bed, and rest her head on the headboard."I don't know!" Ashley said in a soft voice, she feels exhausted to open her eyes."Could it be... You are sick?" Andriy said thoughtfully, he so much want to reach out to her but he can't."I don't think so... I found all these while, it can't be" Ashley whispers. Just then, realization dawned on her that it might be something she has never brought herself to think about.Her eyes flew open, she turn to Andriy.Surprised, Andriy raise a brow, "what?" He asked.Ashley shakes her head, "nothing. Just, I realized I won't be able to go down for breakfast" she lies.Knowing she won't be able to stop herself from throwing up, she just had to stay inside."You want me t
Andriy push opens the door and walks in, Ashley was still sited in the same spot. She looks spaced out as sweat drips down her face."Is it that bad?" Andriy places the food by the side and takes a seat, pulling her closer."No, just feeling hot" Ashley blows herself with her hands, taking in a fast breath.She's been thinking about what Alina said and she's scared to conclude, it freaks her out.Andriy walks to the window and pushes further the blinds to the side. "Why stress yourself when the AC is available?" He asked, and turns to her.Ashley wipes away her sweat, "it's ok, I will be fine" She tries to brush away his worried expression."I know that, but you have to eat first" He carries the tray of food and places it before her.Ashley didn't have the appetite to eat, but she couldn't bring herself to tell him."Where are you on phone?" Andriy asked seeing her clenching her phone."Huh?" Ashley was very far away from the present.Andriy signalled with his brow, pointing at the ph
"tell Anton about it!" Alina said after a long thought.Ashley stares at her in disbelief, "you don't seem to understand my condition, do you?" She asked, annoyed. Of all the things Alina could say, why that?Alina slumps back on the sofa, "what else do you want me to say?" She complains, "so much as I don't like the mess you have gotten yourself into, I am happy either way. I've always loved Anton for you" she grumbles.Ashley couldn't help but sigh, "seriously? Are we gonna talk about this too?" She raises a brow."What do you want me to say? Kill the imaginary baby?" Alina asked frustrated, "for God's sake, Yana, you know better than ask me anything. I will offer my help as long as I can but in this case, it's too much... I can't, I'm sorry" The room was engulfed in complete silence, Ashley stares at the ceiling and massaged her forehead while Alina glance back and forth, stealing glances."Since we are not that sure, why don't you settle yourself and wait for two weeks so we can
Ashley walks into the mansion, it was dead silent. It wasn't something strange, that's how it has always been just felt a little bit weird today.As compared to the other day, Ivanna wasn't sitting on her favourite and stopped reading her magazines. And Jolly was neither on the sofa relaxing while working on her phone.She couldn't help but wonder where everyone had gone, she gives a half-shrug and make her way upstairs.She push open the door to her room and was met by Andriy's figure, seating quietly on the sofa and staring at the window. He seems to be lost in thought, and she wonders why he is like that."Love, I'm back," She said, pulling away her jacket and throwing it on the bed. She was hoping Andriy will walk to her and envelope her in his large and protective arms as he always does but he didn't.Her face twists, and she takes counting strides towards him and wraps her arms around him."You look lost," she whispers, "what's wrong?" She asked concerned evidence in her voice.
Ashley walks into the room, just like during the day, Andriy was sited on the sofa staring at nothing."Is there something bothering you?" Asked Ashley, she takes her seat on the bed and gaze to focus on him.Andriy didn't respond, it was like he wasn't the one she was talking to."Are you mad at me?" Ashley couldn't help but ask. Andriy has never asked so coldly towards her before and she wonders why now of all times."Andriy!" She calls out but was shut up by his sudden question"What's there to get mad at you? Can't I just have silence for once in my own house?" Andriy's tone was harsh.Ashley was stunned but most of all, she was hurt. The way he spoke to her, it was like she was a burden to his life.Ashley nods, "I'm certain something is wrong" she stands up from her sit and walks to him."I don't know what's eating you up, you can talk to me," Ashley said and reach out for his hands.But he pulls away abruptly, it was as if her touch were infectious and he doesn't wish to be inf
Ashley lies on the bed helplessly as tears stream down her eyes. Her body hurts but her heart aches the more, to know her husband, the person she loves so much didn't have a second thought about violating her in the most painful way ever.Maybe he has changed 'cause he doesn't look like the same person she fell in love with. The same person who promises to protect her and give her happiness.The bathroom door cracks open and Andriy walks out all freshen up. His damp hair falls to his face, he walks to the closet and quickly gets dressed.He didn't bother to talk to her as he left as soon as he was in his dress.No matter what happens or what must have gone wrong, Andriy didn't do the right thing. His jealousy, anger and lust took the better part of himA simple talk would have been appreciated, Ashley is his wife after all and coming clean to her shouldn't have been an issue but he didn't.He acted more like an unreasonable and senseless beast, ready to show her how wide and rough he
Ashley knock on the door, not long it was opened and Alina could be seen. The sight of her best friend was one to shed tears and more. She looks so broken, mistreated and traumatized."Oh, girlfriend!" Alina exclaims and takes her in for a tight hug.Tears rolls down her cheek endlessly, she didn't know how to cry. The last time she saw Ashley this broken was when Katie passed away and it was the last thing she ever wished to see again.But it so happens she's meant to face it all. It hurts her to know Ashley has to suffer at the hands of the same people she considered as family.Ashley sobs silently in her arms, unable to hold on anymore. Alina comforts her in the best way she could, making sure she responds to her coaxing.After some time, both girls finally get a hang of themselves. Alina walks her to the sofa and made her sit down with her back resting on it."You always don't answer my question and you seem to take me lightly. But I'm not in for blabbing." Alina sound all seriou
"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