101-It's Fate Again

I clearly underestimated my boyfriend and my husband. Despite such a serious issue, they both were engaged in a staring contest now. None of them wanted to back off.

"Ok, guys,” I clapped to get their attention, "Can we sort it out like adults please?" "There is nothing to sort it. You are my wife!" Justin said not moving an inch.

"Exactly, Mr. Deluca." Gerald was proving to be a true friend, "She might be your wife. I might be her boyfriend. But I am not leaving her side unless she asks me to do so."

Now their eyes were on me.

"Ashley. You should tell him that we are still married!" Justin said without even bothering to look at me.

"I will, Justin." I said and earned an affectionate smile from him until I finish it off, Ì will exactly do that if you can give US some space... Some privacy."

He frowned and looked at me, "It shouldn't take that long to tell him that..." "Justin!" I forced some warning vibes into my voice, "Can you please wait outside? I need to talk to Gerald."

Justin kept looking at me and then just to make Gerald jealous he came forward and kissed my forehead, "I am waiting for you in the parking." He was about to turn around when Gerald spoke, "You can leave, Mr. Justin. I will drop her home.” Justin was about to open his mouth in protest when I gave him a don't-mess-with-me look.

"Gerald, honey. Can you wait for a little bit?" Without waiting for his reply, I held Justin's arm and almost pulled him with me.

"Where are we going? And why this as*hole was calling you, his girlfriend?

You called him HONEY! Kitten!"

Instead of responding to any of his whinings, I stopped, once inside the reserved parking lot.

"Justin," I knocked on his car so that he could unlock the door, "Go home, baby. I will call you once I will reach home."

He went quiet after that. I had this sudden urge to touch his jaw that he was clenching with all his might. The nerve ticking there, I wish I could trace it with my finger.

When he was inside the car and was about to close the door, I leaned down and kissed his cheek, "Justin."

Instead of looking at me, he stared ahead, "Go to him, Ashley. He might be waiting!" Oh, great. He was mad at me. Without giving any explanations, I straightened, 1 "I guess you are right!" with that I banged the car door and went out of the parking lot without a backward glance.

Gerald was standing at the same spot where I left him.

***

"I can’t believe this," Gerald shook his head, "It seems like a romantic movie trailer being played before my eyes."

Gerald shuddered and chugged some coke from his can.

"I know, right?" I said while toying with my noodles. We both were in the university café that was almost secluded at this hour.

"So, you decided to barge into his engagement party where he was not getting engaged?" he remarked in disbelief, "I never knew you were a zero zero seven!" "Ah! You underestimated me, Gerald? Shame on you!" I threw a noddle piece at him that he dodged successfully.

our own thoughts when I felt his hand covering mine, "What do YOU want, Ash?" he asked

I didn't reply, he chuckled, "No matter

you still have

my palm up and holding his hand,

could manage only two

Deluca guy could still make me weak in the knees whenever he used

are taking so long? Go to him! Tell him how you care for him. You love him." "And what about you?" I nudged his

students we were. Everyone here knows that we were about to get engaged. Your reputation might suffer. Even your parents thought that we

this guy. He had been such

time. And if... By any chance if he tries again to get rid of you then maybe call me and I can murder

gotten misty-eyed

stood up from my seat and went to him, "Get up.

his feet and was

cheek on his chest, "You know, I love you!" "I love you too, Ash. You are someone so precious. You deserve the world. I wish I was a straight guy. I really need someone to give that Deluca guy

arm before

me when you have kids and a well-settled life with Justin."

I do that, G? You are my best friend. The only one apart from Eve and Aniya. If your old folks give you a tough time and

your apartment or the Deluca

again into his embrace which always offered me comfort, home,

will always be your friend. I hope you won't be mad at me for breaking the deal." 'You must be nuts, love. Why would I do that?" I felt him kissing my head, "I told you a long time back that getting into a fake relationship with me is nothing but unnatural from your side. I always wanted you to stay

"Just tell your Deluca guy to take care of you. Otherwise, this time, I

***

didn't call Justin to get me home. Right now, I wanted to

tell him anything that could hurt my friend. On the other hand, Justin acted a little

said that Justin was just being jealous. But I couldn't buy it. Justin Deluca, jealous?

home, I sat on the couch and gulped down

came out in her

at this hour? Salon services are closed today?”

get up late." She sat lazily on the other couch with her

appeared on her face. She extended the cup towards

took the first delish sip, I heard her, "Justin made

on the coffee and felt the burning liquid stuck in

on her feet and started patting my

His body was glistening with moisture. He must have come out of the shower. A

I slapped his hand away, "Why are you here?" "Ashley!" Eve's

feel welcome, so I thought I am welcome

here." Eve said but I shook my

to ... well he tried to tell Gerald that..." 'That?" Justin was looking at me

fiance. And he ..." I pointed my finger at Justin who was standing there

"What?" Eve's eyes not only went wide but she covered her mouth to stifle her laughter. Even there were specs of amusement in those amber eyes too, but

"Yeah!" She tried to look sympathetic, but the bitch couldn't hide the delight dancing in her eyes, "Justin, that's very bad!" She tried to speak sternly but

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