CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

“I knocked but it seemed you were so engrossed in your food that you didn't notice” Ashely said chuckling.

“ What do you want?” He stared rudely at her.

“I forgot my nightwear, I came to get them,” She said going to the walk-in closet to fetch her stuff.

“ I didn't want the food to be wasted that's why I ate them, try and reduce the chili next time” Alan explained feigning annoyance, after Ashely had picked up her nightwear and was about to leave.

“ I get it, I will take the tray with me since you are done” Ashely mumbled, carrying the tray and leaving for the kitchen.

“I didn't want the food to be wasted that's why I ate them, try and reduce the chili next time” Ashely mimicked laughing out loud.

“Liar,” She thought remembering the look on his face when she caught him eating the food.

“Shit, I have barely 30 minutes to get to work” Ashely yelled, staring at the clock in shock.

“ How did I sleep so deep?” She mentally scolded herself as she hurried to the bathroom to bathe and get rea