Pulling Ashley close to him “Did you experience the black magic?” He whispered.Blushing “Yes I did” She replied tracing her finger down his bare chest while Alan stared at her, his hazel eyes forming a shade of black.Squeezing her waist tightly “You want to experience more black magic” He said winking at her.Splashing water at him “You are naughty” She said in a tiny voice.Lifting her, he wrapped her two legs around his waist. “Yes, I am naughty.” He said above her mouth, kissing her lips softly while she combed her hands through his soft hair.Caressing her body, Ashley could feel the intensity of his touch as they sent shivers down her spine. She couldn't tell if she was intoxicated by his touch or the soft music playing in the background.Breaking from the kiss they tried to catch their breath “We should go inside, otherwise, I will take you here” Alan replied huskily, his hazel eyes staring into her blue eyes, while Ashley was trying to decipher the desires that read in his ey
“Ashley, Ashley wake up” Alan tapped her softly while Ashley stirred continuously trying to figure out if she had been called in her dream or reality.“Ashley, we would be late if you don't wake up,” Alan said softly with a tinge of warning in his voice.Yawning, she opened her eyes slowly “You are dressed, are you going somewhere?” She asked Alan who was dressed in a bright-colored shirt and lightweight beach shorts.“We are going somewhere, come on, you need to get dressed,” He said, stretching his towards her and guiding her out of the bed. He gave her a gift bag and told her to change into it.“How do I look?” She asked excitedly, she was wearing blue marble print crinkle textured layer wide leg beach pants. The blue in her outfit was almost the same as the color of her eyes. She left her hair cascading down her shoulders.“Ohh well, perfect just the way I expected, I chose the outfit after all,” Alan said with a proud smile while Ashley giggled.“Let's go,” Alan said, walking tow
“When I was younger my mom told me that my dad was among the stars and If I wanted to speak to him I should look up to the stars,” Ashley said softly and chuckled. She and Alan lay next to the stream as they watched the stars.“Same story my mom told me,” Alan said and turned towards her direction.Laughing “When I figured out the truth I stopped speaking to the stars,” Ashley said calmly.The both of them lay in silence for a while before Ashley broke it.“Alan?” Ashley called out with a tinge of uncertainty.“Yeah?” Alan answered hoping that she would continue what she had to say.“Who am I to you, aside from a contract wife?” She asked, holding her breath. She knew she was testing the waters but she chose to feed her curiosity instead.Sitting up, he scanned her face properly. “An escape from reality” Alan answered, studying her eyes which glinted from hurt to pain and quickly masked itself up.Sitting up “An escape from reality? I am not in your reality?” Ashley asked, pouting, sh
After Alan gave Ashley the news of them returning to New York tomorrow and after she had wailed in her misery, she packed her bags and headed to the shopping mall to get gifts for everyone.She felt it wouldn't be proper to return empty-handed. So she headed to the mall to get a few things.“Where are you coming from?” Alan asked the moment she walked in, his eyes stuck on his phone.“I went to the shopping mall to get a few things, I got you this,” Ashley said passing a small gift bag to him.Staring at her in a confused manner “I didn't ask you to get me anything” He said and returned his face to his phone.“You didn't ask but I decided to, take it my hand is hanging,” She said flaunting it in his face. Giving her a final stare he collected the gift muttering a thank you.She got him a perfume that was scented like him. Woody and musky chocolate scent and also a fountain pen.Ladies and Gentlemen New York Airline welcomes you to New York City, the announcement came in when they land
A loud laughter bellowed behind Ashley who was still frozen at her spot. Frowning her face in confusion she turned towards the direction of the sound.“Ohh my goodness, you scared me” Ashley half yelled at the cute-faced guy, rushing towards him.Laughing lightly “I didn't mean to, welcome back to work although you are late on your first day,” He said smiling at her.Smacking his hands “You didn't have to scare me, thank you” Ashley said smiling softly at him as he smiled back.“Get some privacy, this is a workplace” A grave voice sounded behind them as Ashley turned towards the direction her body turning rigid at the sight in front of her.“G…Good morning Sir” She greeted Mr.Malcolm, bending her head slightly to avoid Alan's deadly stare that was penetrating through her soul. He was standing beside her boss.“What is he doing here? and of all times ” She mentally scolded herself.“You came in today after your wedding and you are causing a nuisance already,” Her boss said to her coldl
Ashley placed her hands on her forehead wondering what to do, Alan wasn't waking up and it looked like he was unconscious.“I need to call someone,” She said hurriedly, searching for her phone.“Hello Sean, Alan is not waking up, his temperature is high. I..I don't know what's wrong” She fidgeted, tears falling from her eyes.“You need to calm down, I will call the doctor over and I will be on my way now. Just try to stabilize the temperature before we come” Sean said calmly to Ashley who was at the bridge of breaking down.“Okay, thank you,” She said and hung up, rushing towards the bathroom to get a bowl of water and a small towel.She unbuttoned his shirt and used the towel to dab his body as she tried to reduce his temperature.45 minutes later.“I have put him on some medications and he will be fine. It's just stress” The doctor said to both Ashley and Sean.Breathing a sigh of relief “I thought it was something serious, is there anything I need to do?” Ashley asked the doctor.“
“How can you fall sick and you didn't inform anyone?” His mom asked folding her hands on her waist.“Here she goes,” Alan murmured while Ashley chuckled.“Mom, have some privacy you could have walked in on something you shouldn't see. I am a married man now” Alan groaned at his mom.“I was worried about your health and that's your major concern” She frowned, staring horrendously at him while he rolled his eyes.“I am fine Mom, it's just a little stress,” Alan said convincingly to her.“Take your health seriously and don't overwork yourself, Ashley please take care of him,” She said, turning towards Ashley.“Mom you don't have to worry about anything I will take care of him,” Ashley said, rubbing Alan's back while he cringed at her touch.“I am not a child” He half yelled. He hated it when he had to depend on others.“Has he eaten?” She ignored Alan facing Ashley.“Yes I fed him and he has taken his medications it's time for him to rest” Ashley assured his mom.“Okay that's very good o
“What did you say?” Alan asked in a stiff voice.“I said I love you,” She said softly, staring at him.“You can't love me,” He said in a hard tone laced with warning.“What can't I?” She asked, sitting up and trying to cover up her nakedness with a duvet.“Because it will destroy you, don't you get it?” He yelled while she latched her eyes in fear.“Alan we could try, you can attempt” She said in a pleading tone.“I can't do it, when did this all start?, when did you start loving me?” He asked, looking into her eyes.“I don't know how it happened, I just started loving you. I know there is someone good inside you, I loved your cologne, the color of your eyes, the way you talk, and walk, and then I started loving you. Alan, I love you so much, I can't keep it to myself anymore” She said calmly with desperation in her voice.“No you can't, you need to stop loving me” He said, shaking his head and getting off the bed.“It's not possible, you don't stop loving someone just like that” Ash