Ashton opened the wardrobe where he usually kept his things, searching earnestly for something. How could he be so careless to have lost it?He combed his hair in frustration. An hour ago, he found out that her promise necklace still hung around her neck like she never took it off, while his, was somewhere in the house. He shut the wardrobe as quietly as he could so he wouldn't wake her up.He walked out of the room, trying to remember where he was with it last."Master?"The young man turned immediately to the soft voice of his maid."Maria," he said. For a moment there, they stared at each other. Her, trying to figure what he was doing up by this hour of the night. She stared right at his worried face. How was he going to explain to her that he misplaced their matching necklace?"Did I wake you up?""No, no you didn't. I was going to fill up my jug of water...tell me Ashton, what bothers you?" She said to him but he shook his head."It's nothing, get some sleep.""Are you in search
"I do," Thea said, her voice echoing the silent hall. Freya held her lips in excitement. 'Now, you have been called to love one another. With the power invested in me by the church and the word of God, I declare you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride.' His hand went round her waist instantly bringing her close to him. He closed the gap between them without wasting any time, sealing their lips together in a deep kiss. Absent minded to the never ending cheering of the crowd, they sealed their newly founded bond. When he finally let go, they were taking deep breaths, paying for the lost ones."Hey," he said. She smiled back immediately, muttering something similar to a 'hi'.---Clinging unto his arms, she smiled at the guests that greeted hem warmly. "Mr and Mrs Ryder, what a pleasure," Ashton shook hands with the CEO of Vogue. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Gabriel," Ashton said immediately.He pulled him forward for a hug but then whispered, "You caught a beautiful
***Staring back at the couple who were standing on the balcony of an apartment, was the beautiful sky. The stars sparkled bluntly at them without shame and they never took their eyes off it too.It was the beginning of the new day that had begun their one-year anniversary. They decided to spend it together, as a couple that they were. Ashton and Thea,In a few weeks, they were to be wedded as one, forever. Ashton swept her hair over allowing cool air brush her exposed shoulders, then he placed a necklace on her. The diamond glittered in the night, twinkling along with the stars. He could feel her smiling from behind. He had in mind that she loved these kind of presents and that was what he always showered her with.There came a time where she once refused to accept anything from him but he always made her accept them. No matter what she says. He liked her to feel special, to feel that there was no one else but her and he prayed she thought the same.He finally turned her to face hi
(Australia, 5:30pm)Thea walked into the house after the little scene she just had at work. Bolting the door from behind, she threw the keys on a table, in the middle of the sitting room and walked down to her room.She didn't think of coming home after what happened today. She wondered what her mother would think of her when she found out that the only job they relied on for survival was gone. "Thea? Is that you?" She hummed in reply, hugging her mom from behind."I'm home Mom," Thea said. "I hope you aren't stressing yourself out.""I am not, there's not much to do, but you're early," her mother stated. The silence was enough proof that all wasn't well.Jane turned to her gently, then palmed her face. "You've been crying," Jane stated once more, cleaning her tears with her fingers as her tender fingers could."I understand." The woman nodded her head in understanding, tears gathering shamelessly in her eyes. "Don't kill yourself over it Thea, you'll get another one."Thea shook her
(Australia, 11pm)Stirring, Thea held up the beautiful silver necklace that was her favorite. What she never chose to sell even though it was very expensive.The shape of the moon adorned with diamond stared back at her."You are the moon and I am the sun, do you remember?" Ash said. She was his moon. Was! She was pretty sure he hated her now. He was disgusted with her. She was sure that he wanted nothing to do with her now after that day. But everything was her fault.Everything happened so much like a nightmare. If she had accepted that the child was his, then he would know that she went as far as working at a club to raise money for her mother's drugs. But she didn't want to take the risk.Constantly, her mother reminded her that she didn't make the best decision that evening. She should have told Ashton the truth. But she was so concerned about what people thought about her. That she was only in a relationship with him because of his money.She did infact say to the family that t
"Good morning Mr Maxfield," She fumbled with her fingers nervously."Well, good morning to you, Miss Kennedy. How was your night?" He asked and she forced a smile."It was fine,""You sure don't look fine. Didn't sleep well?""I didn't sleep at all," he raised a brow at her. "But I'm sure you shouldn't bother yourself about it, I'm used to it.""Not at all. I am concerned about all of my employees because I am a kind man. So, tell me Miss Kennedy, what bothers you so much?" He asked."Well, my mom is very ill and I spent all night looking after her," Thea said."That's very nice of you, you must have been through a lot in one night. You sure you don't need some time before you begin?""No, no, no, I can take care of myself." He nodded in agreement."Hope you know your duties as a secretary, Thea, but if you need any help understanding what you must do, ask Fiona over there. She's been here for quite a while or you can come to me if you like." He told her and she chuckled nervously.De
---Freya dialed a number and placed the phone to her ears. Her fingers were tapping nervously against her purse. She had a thing with patience. She never liked to be kept waiting and he knew better than to keep her waiting.It was unconscious that her eyes found another who had been trying to get her attention for a while she had been there. He waved again before signaling for her to come outside. "About time," she muttered. She stood and walked away from her table and stepped out of the restaurant as he requested. Her eyes searched for the man that grabbed her attention a while ago. He no longer stood in his former position as if he didn't want to be seen. She found him leaning on the wall of the building close by. The young man smiled at her and she let out a sigh of relief.---"Sir, I've got the report from Mr Frederick," Samuel said as they walked hastily into the company."Good let me take a look," Ashton told him, and received the file from Samuel. Never pausing, he flipped
(3:45am)Andrew sat with his friends, wallowing in his own thoughts. He checked his watch for the nth time that night. He came here to have a little relaxation, but it seemed coming here made things far worse.He swallowed the remaining contents of his cup again."Hey Drew," Andrew raised his glass up slightly, signaling that he was listening."You seem distraught, something wrong?" Scott asked. The girl on his lap played with the Hem of his jacket."I'm fine," Andrew replied.Scott scoffed. "Of course you are.""That's what he always says," answered another, and they laughed. "Is damsel giving you issues?""I'm not sure that's the problem, Paxton, I think he's just stressed out," Mason said."Of course he's stressed, stressed and thinking too much. Work couldn't have caused this, right Drew?"Andrew just stood up, grabbing his jacket from the table, he slightly staggered, finding his way out of the door still.Mason sighed. "I'll go ensure he gets home." He told his friends, then wen