"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
Their kiss was becoming more intense and demanding. Ashley knew she shouldn't be doing this but she couldn't help but pull him in for more.They finally separated after a long kiss, Anton stares at her with so much desire and want.Ashley's chest rise and falls, and she tries to calm herself down from the burning sensation she's having.Anton leans down to kiss her again, but she stops him with a hand on his chest. Ashley knows that if he kisses her again, she won't be able to resist him.But Anton couldn't stop just because she stopped him, he could see it in her eyes, she wanted him as much as he does.He leans down and kisses her neck, sending her shivering."Mm, please !!" Ashley moans as she tries to push him away. "We can't do this" she struggles to push herself up.Anton persists as he hovers over her, "why can't we?" He demands, Ashley could feel his hot breath on her face. "I want you, you do too... We both desire each other, why can't we?" He brushes his lips against her che
"you can get yourself clean up in the bath", Anton said, adjusting himself on the couch."Thanks" Ashley walks silently to the bath. The sound of water could be heard splashing on the floor.Ashley couldn't stop herself from crying, she feels so disappointed in herself.The door pushed open, and Anton stood silently watching her. She didn't realize he was watching until he hug her from behind, stunning her."I'm sorry!" Anton murmurs, but she was able to get him."I know it shouldn't have happened but I don't regret it, and never will" He continues." Can I request one thing from you? " Ashley turns around, meeting his gaze.Anton found himself lost in those emerald green eyes of hers, he nods before he could process things."Can you please forget about everything that happened here? Nothing happened between us and this, was never there" She said, voice determine and serious.Anton didn't know what to say, he stares at her in disbelief."I don't know what going through your mind, an
"how was it?" Andriy asked hugging Ashley from behind, he buries his face in the crock of her neck.Ashley frowns, "what?" She asked, confusedly."You said you were going to meet Alina, how was it?" He explains and tightens his grip around her waist." Oh! "Ashley exclaims, she forgot about it. Her head is stuck on the scene between her and Anton."It was good, "she said shortly, but when she realized she's been cold all of a sudden, she adds." She was very happy and can't wait to see you" She lies.Andriy hums in response, he was busily enjoying her sweet scent." You smell so different," he said all of a sudden.Ashley stiffens, at his words. She was scared, scared of him finding out."Yet, so good" Andriy adds, taking in a deep breath of her sweet scent.Her rising and throbbing heart was cold in relief, she didn't know what she would have said to escape this mess."Got it from Alina?" Came his next question."Huh?" She blinks continuously, trying to bring herself back to the pre
Ashley stood before the familiar large mansion, her heart-tugging in her chest nonstop.She was scared, not of Ivanna or Jolly but of the bad memory the house brings with it.Ashley walks further into the compound, her eyes dart around, and settles on the pool site. The memories of Katie lying helplessly on the floor screaming make her stiffen.Unconsciously, she grips tight Andriy's hands. Andriy could sense her discomfort, he squeeze her hand."I'm here my love, you don't have to be scared" Andriy encourages thinking she might be scared of seeing Ivanna again.Little did he know that she was less concerned about his mom and was stuck in her painful past.The past left her broken and unable to forgive herself.Ashley gave him an assuring smile, but deep down, she was dying.Andriy knocked on the door several times, it took a while before the door was pushed open.A lady in her mid-twenties was seen, she looks confused as she stares at them with a frown."Greetings sir, how may I help
After the long get-together time, Ivanna and Jolly finally settled down from their emotional state.Ivanna's gazes fall on Ashley, she didn't say anything. It was like she was never there."Mom, Jolly I need to talk to you guys" Andriy informs."Sure, anything!" Ivanna leads him to the sofa, and he willingly accepts."What's so important than it couldn't wait for me to get enough time with my son?" Ivanna asked, ready to listen to what so ever thing he had to say."Mom, I know this isn't the right time but I must come clean and clear to you. You are my mother" he pauses, Ivanna stares at him questioningly."Did you throw Ashley out of the house after the news about my death?" Asked Andriy.Ivanna was taken aback by his question, she wasn't expecting that. A frown appears on her face."When did you return home?" Ivanna asked instead of answering the question.Andriy knew how cunning his mom can be, he quickly interjected. "Answer the question mom, did you or did you not?" He pressed o
"why the frown?" Melina asked, staring at Jolly's grumbling face.Jolly didn't respond, she takes her seat quietly lost in thought."I'm sure it must be about Ashely," Melina said, patiently waiting for Jolly to nod.Even though they have known each other just for a while, Melina could tell when Jolly is pissed and who is responsible.Only Ashley can make her have those deadly and ugly frowns on her face.Jolly nods, reluctantly. She's already figured her out.Melina's lips widen into a sweet smile, just the way she wanted, her plans are falling into place."What did she do this time?" Melina questions, just when Jolly was about to explain things, she butts in."Before the long talk, we need something chilling to calm down her grumbling nerves," She said and waved. The waiter came running as she place their orders.She turns back to Jolly who looks so grumpy "you were about to say something... Go on" she urges.Jolly takes in a deep breath, "our plan is useless" she blurts out.Melina
"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