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.

I noticed

attention, “Look! How about this one? It’s not a formal party. You just need to look confident Ashley.”

dress that had a crew neckline, “This!” She exclaimed happily, “It will bring

comfortable shoes. If you want, you can let your hair fall on your shoulders

the hairstyle. It was just the dress choice, I was worried about. I

were at her place, I would never

serious the problem was. Only a crazy woman will get

agree to

to earth, Ashley!” Sarah waved her hand in front of my eyes,

head and started placing my clothes in

going to enjoy it.” She said matter of factly

***

was in the basement. This was the first time I was looking at this part of the house. It was huge. where easily

blinking message said, “Do call me if you want to get out. I promise

will be there.”

back. I should not

I guess her definition of intimate was a

sort of looked like an outsider despite me wearing a branded dress. All those who were passing by me were throwing weird

to a few guests. But they did not

Here I present to you… Ashley Walters!” I heard Sarah announcing

on a counter with a wine bottle using it as a mic. And the moment I realized that, several

Oh, Justin!

pointed towards me. A drunk guy came to me

maid gets this kind of attention. My house help is still looking for some

know what association I shared with this house. What was

needed to keep it

attendees. Please put your hands together for

on purpose and the

Ash. Our guests want to see you!” She was practically screaming

I never faced such a big crowd in my

I will accompany you.” Said a voice close to my ear. A lanky man in his early

did not understand and started walking to

Keith. Justin’s friend. He is Terry. We are here to give you company.” He held me by my shoulders and started walking

expression on his face. I looked at the other guy who was shorter and was at the other

asked your friends to act as my bodyguards?

could help in lifting me up. I climbed on the counter with her help and stood there rooted to the spot.

What to say?

Any message for these fellows who are attending the party!” She hauled the wine bottle in my hands to

my lips tightly and then screamed at the top

of them started cheering and clapping.

direction. Just then my eyes fell on Keith who was slowly shaking

time back my friend Aniya told me one thing, “Party is never for good

is for me, and I am planning to go wild!” Ignoring his warning glares, I griped the shot in my fingers and ran

in my hand, I smirked and shouted loudly, “This one is

my throat and made me

I heard Sarah’s concerned voice and bobbed my

was looking at me while others had gone back to party mode. Loud

near

to bring the next shot. By now, Nadia and Shella had also joined us

appeared carrying a tray of

started counting, “One

Sarah pov:

dull damsel

stop her from taking

down and held Ashley’s hand

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