She checked the time to see it was 4.30, she had just 30mins more. She jumped off the chair and dressed up not forgetting to grab a scarf and a pair of dark shades to hide her face.
Ashley sped towards the main door as she tried to button up her coat to her chest. Being in a hurry, she didn't notice something before her until she bumped straight into it, which initially made her think she hit a wall.
"Ouch!" she said almost in a whisper.
"Where are you going?" A familiar voice said.
That was when she realized Cole was standing tall before her eyes. She traced his huge figure to meet his cold and confused eyes.
"U-um, I'm heading to the store to get healthy groceries for Aria," she lied.
She looked into his eyes which seemed not to believe her lie.
"Why can't you send the servants?" he questioned.
"I wanted to be sure of what I'm buying, I need to be" she explained.
She knew he didn't buy such a lie but all she did was hope he would let her go even if it seemed impossible.
