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.

the room, I noticed Sarah’s gaze following him.

quickly turned back her attention, “Look! How about this one? It’s not a formal party. You just need

that had a crew neckline, “This!” She

want, you can let your hair fall on your shoulders or go with a ponytail. My friends will help you with your hairstyle.

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

I would never have

was. Only a crazy woman will get her hot fiancé

he agree to it? Was it some kind of scheming

waved her hand in front of my eyes, “Where are

started placing my clothes

late, Ashley. I am sure you are going to enjoy it.” She said matter of

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the basement. This was the first time I was looking at this part of

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

will be there.”

had gotten my back. I should not worry about anything.

told me. It was an intimate moment. I guess her definition of

wearing a branded dress. All those who were passing by

hi to a few guests. But they did not

you… Ashley Walters!” I heard Sarah announcing it on the mic

on a counter with a wine bottle using it as a mic. And the moment I realized that, several pairs of eyes were observing

Oh, Justin!

maid!” A girl nearby pointed towards me. A drunk guy

maid gets this kind of attention. My house help is still looking for some followers on her so*cial media account.

association I shared with this house. What was my link

keep it

your hands together for our very own Pashley… I mean Ashley Walters! Yohoo!”

on purpose

guests want to see you!” She was practically screaming

a short–height counter. I never faced such a big crowd

I will accompany you.” Said a voice close to my ear.

not understand and started walking to the so–called

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

shorter and was at the other end of

asked your friends to act as my bodyguards? I rolled my

stepping on the small stool, I offered my hand to Sarah so that she could help in lifting me

What to say?

are attending the party!” She hauled the wine bottle in my hands to use it as the

lips tightly and then screamed at the top of

them started cheering

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 me silently.

like a good boy. But a long time back my friend Aniya told me

I

“This one is for you all!” With that, I took the liquid in!

throat and made me dizzy.

concerned voice and

others had gone back to party mode.

…” I took my mouth near her ear, “I want one more.”

and asked someone to bring the next shot. By now, Nadia and Shella

bartender appeared carrying a tray of tequila shots. Each of us

counting, “One Two three… Go!”

Sarah pov:

she would be a dull damsel at the party. Even I started enjoying her

ours second when I had to stop her from taking more. Justin would slit my throat if he would

got down and held Ashley’s hand to help her.

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