46-Two Days To Go

Ashley Walters pov

All my dresses were lying on the carpeted floor. Just two hours before the party, I had still not decided what to wear.

In the orphanage, I never gave a damn. For me, denim with a t–shirt used to do the job. This was something else.

“Kitten, believe me. You will look beautiful whatever you choose to wear.” Justin took his jacket out of the closet, “There are so many options. Choose, what is easy for you to carry.”

Ah! Men!

They don’t face what we women face every day. For them, it’s either a t–shirt or a jacket, or a tuxedo.

“I wish, I was a man!” I complained and sat down beside the huge pile, “But being a woman has its own advantages.”

“Such as?” There was a playful smile on his lips.

“Being a woman means getting a chance to do all that sexy stuff with you… After two days!” I chewed my lower lip and avoided looking at him.

“Woman! Get a hold. Otherwise, I might…” His voice had turned husky.

Knock!

“Master Deluca. Your car is ready.” Alex was outside the door. I rose to my feet and opened the door. “Alex. Please come inside.” There was a flicker of surprise in his eyes when I gestured for him to enter the room. He looked behind me and must have got his employer’s approval.

With great hesitancy, he came inside and stood there awkwardly.

“Sarah is throwing a party. What should I wear? I mean I have never been rich… Ha–ha.”

“Ashley!” Justin’s voice was laced with warning.

“What, Ashley? You are not helping me either, Justin. At least let him.” Bickering at him, I turned to the poor assistant.

“Mr. Alex. I don’t know anything suitable to wear. Please help me.” I picked up a revealing gown, “What about this one? Will that do the job? Or should I …” I jumped over the pile and took out a sapphire blue tie waist dress in velvet.

“Ashley. Put that down.” Justin took it from my hands, “Alex. Tell the driver it will take some time as I am helping my wife to select the dress.”

Alex at once stepped back and ran out as if his life depended on it. I was putting back my blue dress when my hands froze in mid–air.

Did he just tell his assistant that I was his wife? I looked in his direction and had to admire him. All ready, in a black jacket with his hair, gelled back, he was crouched down, trying to help me in choosing my dress.

Again, a knock!

“Yes!” He said busily and took out an olive–green maxi, “How about this one?” He lifted it up so that I could see it when we heard Sarah standing in the doorway.

“Wow! I did not know you have started your own boutique, Ashley!” She sounded amused and sat beside

me, “So, what do we have here?”

“I simply don’t know what to choose?” I asked her nervously.

“Don’t worry. Just be you.” She started examining all my dresses, “Justin. If I recall, you have a meeting. You should go ahead and let me help her with this mess.”

Justin did not look convinced. While Sarah was busy sorting out my clothes, I secretly winked at him and pouted to give him a silent kiss.

He scratched his head and narrowed his eyes.

“I think you should go. Sarah will help me.” I tried to assure him by blinking my eyes twice. He seemed uncertain.

“Ok!” He sighed at last giving up.

he left the room, I

She quickly turned back her attention, “Look! How about this one? It’s not a formal

a crew neckline, “This!” She exclaimed happily, “It will bring out the green color of your eyes.”

let your hair fall on your shoulders or go with a ponytail. My friends will help you with your hairstyle. Nadia is

was just the dress choice, I was worried about. I wanted to ask her so badly why she got

would never have let

crazy woman will get

did he agree to it? Was it some

in front of my

placing

are going to enjoy it.” She said matter

***

first time I was looking at this part of the house. It was huge. where easily they could

phone where Justin’s blinking message said, “Do call me if you want to get out.

will be there.”

had gotten my back. I should not

her definition of intimate was a little different. I was feeling

dress. All those

smiled timidly and even attempted to say hi to a few guests. But they

and gentlemen. Here I present to you… Ashley Walters!” I heard Sarah announcing it

mic. And the moment I realized that, several pairs of eyes were observing me,

Oh, Justin!

A girl nearby pointed towards me. A drunk guy came to me and held my hand,

It’s not every day that a maid gets this kind of attention. My house help is still looking for some followers on her so*cial media account. Ha–ha. And look at her. So many

me not to let anyone know what association I

needed to keep it

party attendees. Please put your hands together for our very

it on purpose and the damage was

guests want to see you!” She was practically screaming into the mic

never faced such a big crowd in

close to my ear. A

I did not understand and

to give you company.” He held me by my shoulders and started walking towards Sarah, “Today

and was at the other end of the room. He

friends to act as my bodyguards? I

so that she could help in lifting me up. I climbed on the counter with

What to say?

message for these fellows who are attending the party!” She hauled the

nodded clenching my lips tightly and then

started cheering and

how to party, Ashley!” Sarah extended a small glass apparently a tequila shot in my direction. Just then my eyes fell on Keith who was slowly shaking his head, warning

a long time back my friend Aniya

wild!” Ignoring his warning glares, I griped the shot in my fingers and ran a gaze at the audience. They all had gone quiet.

“This

It burned my throat and

voice and bobbed my head

me while others had gone back to

I took my mouth near her ear, “I

shot. By now, Nadia and Shella had also joined us at the counter.

tray of tequila

counting, “One Two

Sarah pov:

would be a dull damsel

second when I had to stop her from

down and held Ashley’s

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