30- Sleeping Together
Ashley Walters pov
I stood there rooted to the spot. Justin told me to be bold.
To become a lioness.
But around this girl, I was not aware of what used to come over me. No matter what façade I put up there in front of her. Her presence always used to affect my mental health effortlessly.
I did not want her to see the little Ashley inside me who used to get scared easily.
“What do you want Sarah?” I folded my arms on my chest and ran my gaze over her. Her face was wet with tears. Her palms were joined, and she was wearing the same dress that she wore when she took away my necklace.
“I I am…” The tears in her throat were making her choke on her words, not letting her speak.
Whatever was making her upset, I did not like her standing there crying like this. She might be a stone-hearted person.
However, my brought up was done in a decent environment where I was taught to be down to earth and empathetic to everyone.
“You did not answer me, Sarah. What are you doing here? We can talk inside.” I did not want her to witness the wooden staircase.
That staircase was a formality, I was sure nobody would stop me from entering through the main gate. Justin won’t let that happen.
Thinking of Justin was about to bring a smile to my face, which I bit back immediately.
“I can’t
go inside, Ashley.” She said while wiping her face, “I am not allowed to.”
Not allowed to? Why? And why she was calling me Ashley and not Pashley?
“What are you talking about, Sarah? Why are you not allowed to go inside?” I looked at her face trying to look for any signs if she was lying or mocking me.
Was it a new plan?
“The day I misbehaved with you and took your locket…” She wiped her tears, “Justin did not like it, Ashley.” She started crying again, “He kicked me out of that house.”
What? No! I can’t believe it!
How can Justin ask his fiancé to leave the house? That too because of me?
Something inside my chest fluttered and warmth started spreading all over my body.
I placed my finger on my chest, “He asked you to leave because of me? Are you sure?”
She nodded her head, “He is a man of principles.” She smirked, “If he promised to keep you safe under his roof then no matter who the person is. He won’t accept any shit from anyone. No matter if it’s me or Electra Deluca.”
When my eyes went wide, she nodded her head with a sarcastic laugh.
“Why are you here, Sarah?” I demanded, “Whatever happened was between you and Justin. I did not know that you are no more in that house until just now.”
Justin wrote on that chit that Sarah would not do anything against me. He never mentioned that he has kicked her out.
“It might be between Justin and me. But the reason was you.” She walked closer to me and held my elbow lightly, “He will listen to you, Ashley. Please ask him to take me back. And I assure you, Ashley, from now onwards anything that you don’t like won’t happen. I swear, Ashley. Please ask him to take me back. I have been with him since childhood. I always stayed in this house. It’s almost mine as much as his. Please, Ashley. I promise I will try to be a better person.”
Her speech had made me quiet. Justin was not someone who might like suggestions. What if he would not like it if I will poke my nose into his personal matters?
“Sarah. Justin never takes his decisions after consulting me.” How to make her believe me?
“I know. I know, Ashley. I know him like anything. We were very close before…” She paused for a moment, “before you came into our lives…”
“Listen, Sarah. I did NOT come into your lives. Stop telling me that again and again. I was brought by the Deluca family. Please stop blaming me…
“I am sorry. I am so sorry, Ashley. I assure you. You will never get hurt by me in future. All I want is one chance.”
How to convince her that it was not in my hands?
“Ashley. Justin usually doesn’t listen to anyone when he makes decisions. But at least can you try? Please?”
When I stayed quiet, she again joined her palms, “I … I beg you, Ashley Walters. Please convince him to take me back and I promise you. You will never get hurt in the future. Like Justin, I will make sure nobody dares to harm you. You will find me on the same side where Justin is standing.”
Urgh! Why was she making such kinds of demands that I was not able to fulfill?
“Ok.” I stepped back, “I will try to talk…”
“When?”
“As soon as possible.”
“No. Tonight. Please, Ashley. Talk to him tonight.”
“Sarah…”
“Please, Ash. I might die. Please. He won’t go to sleep until and unless he is sure that you will return safely.”
What? Justin would stay awake until I …
Right now, she did not look like Sarah who used to mock me. A different person was standing there right before me who did not have any resemblance to Sarah.
To be honest, I liked this version of hers. Quite down to earth.
“Ok. I will try. Tonight.” I gave her a tight-lipped smile.
“Really?” She jumped with joy and took me in a warm hug, “Oh, thank you thank you thank you, Pash…I mean…” She got back fixing her hair in embarrassment, “I mean… Ashley.”
I chuckled and turned around to walk, “Bye, Sarah.”
“Bye, Ash.”
Once reaching my room, I stepped out to check the lights in Justin’s study.
Good! He was inside. Sarah might be right. He must be waiting for my safe return.
How about a shower first? Though we were still not on talking terms, I needed to let my ego down because of Sarah. She deserved a fair chance.
Justin was someone who could not be ignored easily by any sane girl. He was Sarah’s fiancé and no girl in her right state of mind would let her fiancé go.
Especially if it’s a man like Justin.
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