Ashleys pov Are you kidding me?I grumbled beneath my breath as I pulled into our driveway. A small white Toyota was packed on the opposite side of the road. And out came Christal with a good amount of grocery bags held in her hands. She kicks the door closed and walks up to the house

Was she our new neighbor? Why did I not see when she moved in? Oh right I was too preoccupied with Blake and that stupid manuscript. Blake and I got out of the car and the sound of the car doors slamming shut has Christal turning around. She squints her eyes and smiles happily when she realised it was Blake and I

Hi there neighbors!She shouts with a slight tone of giddiness

Great. Note my sarcasm. Just fucking great.

Blake smiles and waved at her.” Guess well catch up sooner than we thought. How about you come over for dinner tonight? Its the least we could do for a new neighbor!He shouts

I turn to glare at him over the car. He doesn‘t notice too busy smiling at an equally happy Christal. Christals smile broadened at his words. Id love to. Ill bring over some homemade cheesecake, we can have that for dessert!She says

You can keep your dessert and shove it up your as 

Do you need help cooking Ashley? Id love 

I shook my head quickly, sending her a tight smile. No Im all good here, cant wait to taste the cheesecake.I spoke through clenched teeth

She nods her brown eyes dancing with happiness. Is she always this cheerful? Cant she for once have a scowl or a frown on her pretty face. Then Ill get to it, Ill see you two in a few.She winks then turns around

Great more mouths to feed

well more like seconds away, Blake turns to face

didn‘t you just go help her put in the groceries instead? That‘s what a good neighbor would do.” I spat and walked to the boot and opened it.

Blake‘s approaching footsteps. I could feel

her for dinner?” He asked softly. 1

when

and walked away from him. “It‘s not like we don‘t know her Ashley!” He shouts

we forget?” I spat. His eyes widen not

girl he had a crush on when he was younger yet he doesn‘t remember his wise that‘s been

tears that threatened to spill out. This wasn‘t how I wanted us to be. I lay the groceries on the floor and opened the

stare at my back in shock and confusion.

on her plate. I smiled, it was tight lipped and cringey. “Thank you.” “Yes Ashley, it‘s really good.”

table, I was still mad at him from earlier. He tears his eyes away and clears his throat

guess it‘s time for dessert.” He smiles trying to ease the tension that Christal seems to not

head. “Yes I can‘t wait to hear what you two think about it. I‘d love to get some criticism from a certain talented chef.” She sends me a wink and stands

to remove the dirty plates.” I‘ll just make some room.” I murmured and walked towards the kitchen area. Blake

me?” He asked softly. I throw the plates in the sink, careful not to break them. I turn to face him and give him a forced smile. “Ofcourse not. Why would I?”

footsteps approaching. She smiles. She had already placed the cheesecake on clean plates, waiting to be devoured by us. “I‘m not the

and here I was giving it to her just because I

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