Ash's POV“Young Lady,you shouldn't have excused us though. She could have said whatever she has to say while you were there”. I said,stepping into the car. I had been avoiding Cassie after the stunt she pulled during the feast. I definitely knew she wasn't expecting me to react the way I did but I reacted that way to make her feel the gravity of her actions. She's lucky I didn't have any serious issues with my Dad afterwards else she would have been sorry because I'd have made sure to take it out on her.“It's nothing Ash,being there wouldn't have made any much difference and I didn't want your conversation with her to be constrained because of my presence that's why I excused myself”.she replied,with a brief smile.“Look who's trying to be nice. Well,you should have stayed regardless”,I answered, starting the car.“It's alright Babe, just let it go”, She replied.“Fine then. By the way,did your mum act strange since the other day?. I've been wondering since then”,I asked her, lookin
*Sage's POV*The back and forth I was having in my relationship with Cassie was exhausting,but I figured she's just one clueless lady that needed someone to put her through life. Only if her Dad had actually been incorporating the nonsense he spewed at the New Life Celebration feast,then I'm certain she'd have turned out better. I was beginning to get tired of her never ending obsession with Ash but I knew I couldn't end things with her right now as I was the only one that still genuinely cared for her at the moment. In my mind,I already had a time limit set and if things didn't get better by then,I was going to part ways with her. Being in a one-sided relationship is one of the worst things that could ever happen to anyone, especially if you're not keeping your options open and I wouldn't even wish that on an enemy to be honest. This minute she's acting all loved up and into me, the next she's behaving like I'm just one leech that wouldn't let her be. I wasn't about to find myself in
*Ash's POV*I had just arrived at school and I noticed the stares from other students were a bit unusual today. I initially thought it was because of Ash and what had happened with him lately but the looks didn't seem like pity or care so I was a bit worried. Something else must have most definitely happened.“What's going on?”,I asked nervously. How was he supposed to know? We obviously just arrived at school together and there was no way he would have known.“I have no idea. The looks are scary as hell. I just hope no one has done anything funny. I guess we'll know what's up before the end of today”,he answered and bade me goodbye. I didn't feel good, whatever was the reason for this stares,I knew it was not anything positive and I could feel that strongly in my gut. I didn't even know who to ask because the only person that was closest had no idea of what was going on,I just had to be calm till someone finally let it out. The bell had just rang,signifying lunch break and the end of
*Ash's POV*My Dad had finally hired the Bodyguards that he spoke about and in a way I felt constrained. The particular one that was always available seemed too nosy for my liking and there seemed to be something off about him. He always wanted to know everything going on with me and my Dad and always voiced out his opinion like he was a member of the family.I drove back home thinking about how I would break the news to My Dad. He was just recovering fully and this wasn't the kind of information that should be reaching Him in a time like this. I honestly thought Cassie was over me and really wanted to move forward that's why she came to me. I didn't know the apology she gave was a sort of bait and I foolishly fell for it. I pondered on all the possible punishments that would come from my Dad finding out about this and I panicked a bit.“Good afternoon Dad”,I greeted. He was home when I got back and I thought it was best to tell him as soon as possible.“Hello Son. How was school toda
*Skylar’s POV*I couldn't bring myself to break the news to My Parents when I got home. I thought about a number of things I could do to avoid the situation __run away from home for a few days. I had never done that before and I wasn't sure I had the courage to even do it. Pretend to be sick. The truth was still going to come out eventually. Ash Damon had promised to speak to them himself and I couldn't be more grateful. I had planned to tell them over Dinner but all I had to do now was inform them that Ash Damon requested a meeting with them which was easier to do.“Are you alright Sweetheart?”.My Mum asked, staring at me.“Yes Mum. School was quite stressful this week. So many things happened that were quite exhausting. I'm just glad that it's the weekend already, at least I'll get to rest well enough”,I replied.“Welldone Love. You're doing so well and I'm sure all your hardwork will pay off in the nearest future. Just keep at it”,My Dad said, with a warm smile on his face.“Aww, T
Sage's POVLife has been so chaotic recently. Everything felt forced and overwhelming. I was beginning to realise that my feelings for Cassie were wearing off gradually, and I was quite grateful for that. I'd rather remain single than be with someone like Cassie long-term. Ash was celebrating his birthday today, and for strange reasons, both Ash and Skylar had reached out to me to ask if I would love to attend. I felt it was a plan for them to spite Cassie in a way because I saw no other reason why they would want me around. I knew Cassie was going to be really furious when she found out, but this was an opportunity for me to see him, as it had been difficult for me to get any information about him that I could give to Richard. Since he was suspended from school, I didn't have any alternative way to access him.I reached out to Him online a few times, though, to check up on Him and know how he was faring, and he was quite nice in his response.“Happy Birthday to you, outcast”, I said p
*Ash's POV*I was turning 20 in a few days, and this wasn't what I had planned for my 20th year. I was being suspended from school, having an obsessed ex, being followed around by bodyguards, and not having my privacy outside the house. I sat in my room and thought about how things had changed drastically in a short while and how my life could have been different if certain things hadn't happened to me. Being at home and spending so much time alone had made me realize how lonely and empty I'd felt for an extended period; I was so busy with school and other activities that I didn't even get to notice. The only person that brought me happiness and comfort at the moment was Skylar, and we didn't get to see as we used to; I missed her so much and longed to be with her. These were periods in my life where I began to wish my Mum was still alive or at least I had other siblings rather than being an only child; maybe things might have been quite different. Recently, My Dad tried to be more av
*Ash's POV*I wanted to believe what I had just heard,but I was too dumbfounded to even process the information. I was blindsided,my mind was striving to handle the magnitude of what had just been revealed to me. I sat there,staring at my Dad who at this time had moved closer to where I was seated. “Has my whole life been a lie?. What else did he keep from me all these years?”. I thought to myself.“That's a lie. Right?”,I asked in curiosity after a while.“I wish it was”, he replied with a straight face.“What do you mean Dad?. Where is she?. How come she never reached out to know how I've been. Why did you keep it from me for so long?”. I asked rhetorically,pacing frantically around the room. “Son,everything I have done regarding this issue from when it happened till now was for your own good”. He replied, with a note of frustration in his tone.“You can't make that decision for me. What do you even know is best for me? All these years,I've lived without a mother figure in my life