73- That’s All

Ashley Walters (three months later)

I was, at last, home.

Due to my deteriorating condition, initially, they did not let me meet anyone. And then slowly Deluca mansion allowed Aniya and Evelyne to visit me. They stayed with me twenty–four–seven. A separate room was allotted to them.

After getting discharged from the hospital, the person I wanted to meet first was Justin, but he could not be seen anywhere.

After Aniya and Evelyne started staying with me, Justin used to visit me daily before going out. Not even for five minutes but still. It used to be a formal conversation about my health, medicines, and doctor’s appointments.

Today, he was wearing a suit and looked more than handsome as I could remember.

He just asked about my health, told me to take my medicines on time, and left. No kiss. No PDA.

Initially, I thought he might be scared of hurting me. Just like he was scared to come closer when I had an accident at Arguli.

But the more I was getting better, the more he seemed to get busier. I wanted to ask him about this change but could not muster up enough courage.

Sarah seemed cordial but lately, her visits had lessened too. At least there was no more hate in those eyes.

Marwick was the only one besides my friends who stayed super sweet to me. He used to bring glossy magazines with those stars on the covers and brought all the snacks he could think of.

“Girls are mostly die–hard fans of Rafael Wyatt, especially of his movie ‘Would Never Let You Go‘. So here it is.”

He brought lots of DVDs and most of them were Rafael Wyatt movies. But my heart wanted only one thing.

Justin Deluca.

I kept trying to come up with some outrageous excuses on his behalf. Maybe he had a shit load of work because he went to Arguli with me, and he needed to run his business too. But none of it was convincing enough for me.

In today’s check–up, doctors had declared me all healthy and wanted me to take up every day’s activities like a normal person. Except I needed to be a little more cautious.

“These gardens are so beautiful,” Aniya remarked while coming back from the garden tour. We were out to get our bodies some vitamin D.

We were teasing each other on our way back to the room. However, we halted in ur steps when we found Justin standing in the middle of the room.

My heart skipped a beat when I saw two suitcases lying on the floor. He was standing there with his hands placed on his hips.

“Justin?” I went to him and gestured towards the cases.

“I have packed up your stuff, Ashley.” He said and I shook my head with a smile. I was worrying for

nothing. The man was waiting for me to be healthy again so that he could take me again on a trip.

Something in my mind asked me but I did not let it come to me. He was a

my friends who nodded and

a surprise?” I tucked my hair behind my ear and

something casual and come down. I will wait for you in the car.” He said politely and I

a one–sided off–shoulder top and came down after meeting

going Mr. Deluca?” I secured the belt and turned

smiled

snacks?” he asked me nonchalantly

want you, Justin. Nothing else matters in this

still wearing that wristwatch I gave him. Throughout that time, I did not

deep sleep. My eyes flew open when Justin

not

and rested my head on the seat. Our car was outside a strong brick boundary and I could see several girls and boys coming out or going inside while

is near Arguli.” He said in a serious tone. I turned and smiled when

cry. I did not think Justin would take the risk of such a long route drive

in concern,

He unclasped his seat belt and leaned ahead to do the same with my belt. After unclasping it he did not get back

is the International University

but why we

lips together as if trying to find words, “So that you stay here and study. There is a man here whose name is Matt. He will guide you through everything.” He straightened in his seat, “From

there on my face faltered a

got me admitted here?” I asked

Be a good girl. Get education. Become something. You love movies,” He cleared his throat, “so maybe go for their acting classes. Film star Rafael Wyatt is a very good friend of mine. He can guide you too if you want.”

and he did not even bother to talk

is going on Justin?” I asked him quietly.

Ashley. You were meant to complete your education.”

looked at my

“Us?”

raised my

Ashley,” For the first time in these three months he held my hand, “There was NO us!”

I was not sure if

the contract that you signed?” He asked me and I

left. Once that period will

I was speechless, “J… Justin!”

wrong. We will always be friends. You can come to me any time you want.” I kept looking into his amber eyes and then slowly I

I nodded and turned to open the passenger door.

out. Being a gentleman, he wanted to open the door for me, but I was quick to

came out of the building

“Mr. Deluca!”

is Ashley, a friend of mine.” A friend

eyed Mr. Matt with a friendly smile, “I hope she is in safe hands, Mr. Matt.

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