Not buying his indifference act. I explained further, “I’m actually here to celebrate with Emery. However, we bumped into Elliot and decided to celebrate together since it’s his first day being a boss.”
The explanation was redundant, given Ashton’s intelligence.
Marshall was a troublemaker. When matchmaking Katharina and Elliot, he started getting ideas about me. Fortunately, Ashton made it in time and nipped his idea in its bud.
His face remained impassive even after listening to me. “Alright, you may get off the car now. I should be leaving.”
Just when he reached for the gear, I stopped him.
“Ashton, you are jealous.”
“I am. That’s why we cannot stay in the same space any longer.” He tried to suppress the anger in voice as he retracted his hand.
The best thing about being with Ashton was I never felt apprehensive or insecure after we survived the minor squabbles when we first got together.
A naturally aloof man, he had hated the world with his ever fiber before he met and fell in love with me. I knew he didn’t have it in him to accommodate another human being in his heart
He knew I valued fidelity above everything. It was impossible for me to fall for another once I set my heart on my chosen one.
I guessed his sudden tantrum was because I had contacted Elliot on my own, and he was also mad at me for sneaking out and disregarding my health.
Dealing with his enemies, looking for my cure, and dealing with the company’s losses was exhausting him. Should anything happen to me, he would break down without a doubt.
My heart ached for him at the thought of it, and I leaned in closer, cupping his face in my hands. As I forced him to make eye contact with me, I planted a kiss on his lips before he could react.
It became my second nature.
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