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.

left the room, I noticed Sarah’s

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

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

with comfortable shoes. If you want, you can let your hair fall on your shoulders or go with a ponytail. My friends will

with the hairstyle. It was just the dress choice, I was worried about. I wanted to ask

her place, I would never have let

serious the problem was. Only a crazy woman will get her hot fiancé married

he agree to it?

in front of my eyes, “Where

bobbed my head and started placing my clothes in

you are going to enjoy it.” She said matter of factly and left the

***

I was looking at this part of the house. It was huge. where easily

where Justin’s blinking message said, “Do call me if you want

will be there.”

had gotten my back. I should

I guess her definition of intimate was a little different. I was feeling nervous among so

wearing a branded dress. All those

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

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

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

Oh, Justin!

A girl nearby pointed towards me. A drunk guy

not every day that a maid gets this kind of attention. My house help is still looking for

let anyone know what association I shared with this

needed to keep it

hands together for our

knew she did it on purpose and

was practically

never faced such a big crowd in my life.

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

not understand and started walking to the

He is Terry. We are here to give you company.” He held me by my shoulders and started walking towards Sarah, “Today we are serving you as

was shorter and was at the other end

You asked your friends to act as my

hand to Sarah so that she could help

What to say?

party!” She hauled the wine bottle

and then screamed at the top of my lungs, “PARTY HARD!!!!!”

of them started cheering

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 me

like a good boy. But a long time back my friend Aniya told me one thing, “Party is never for

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

my hand, I smirked and shouted loudly, “This one is for you all!”

my throat and made me

Sarah’s concerned voice and

while others had gone back to party mode. Loud

mouth near her ear, “I want one

laughingly and asked someone to bring the next shot. By now, Nadia and Shella had also joined us at the counter.

tray of tequila shots. Each of us picked one.

started counting, “One Two three…

Sarah pov:

was wrong when I thought she would be a dull

when I had to stop her

down and held Ashley’s

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