"look at the way he's walking with her, hmph! such a player indeed! I just cant believe him, why. Is he this desperate to just intrude in my life?" but my sister, oh no... she's gonna get into a life with a malcontent person."
"Alright. Alright. its not like I don't know him. Perhaps, she looks sated. its fine. act like nothing, I mean, they didn't even discuss to you about the whole shit, she deserves it anyway." I glared at her, giving the sign that's its not the time to make jokes. she just rolled her eyes" Oh whatever you know I hate your sister right? or can I say, DESPISE? I mean, come on, at least she would have told you if she has a pure heart. she's just acting weird all of the sudden, and your falling for it too. now stop with the look and let's go to the party!!! " Beth stood up with quick excitement and rushed to the car with her and with the "AUNTIES"
An another stupid conversation in the car.
"I saw your cute happy tears Ash.... Aww aren't you soo happy?" Aunty Kathy brings up the old trash. Ashlyn did her fake laugh and did a 'Yeah' to her question. Beth was being sardonic in the passenger seat. hearing that Ashlyn laughed again. but it wasn't the fake laugh she did before, it was the exact laugh that describe her the most. "Something funny story to share" Aunt Lizzy tried to cut in. "That's a very very saga to talk Aunt Lizzy" Without waiting much time, she started to drive with a little more speed because she is fed up with these aunts. Gosh! how come do they have so much to talk? Incredible.
About 25-30 minutes they reached reached the destination and got off the car and walked into the main hall.
The whole day passed, Its nearly 11 pm right now. Ashlyn's eyes are uncontrollable . its getting close every minute. she feels so tired and sleepy like she wishes to just jump on a poofy bed and sleep for the whole day. the party is finally getting over. Sadly, Beth had to leave as she got an urgent call from her parents. she thought of meeting her sis and parents once again and then get ready to leave. She don't know how to face Alex but she don't have any other choice .
She walks up to their room inside the big hall. the first thing she saw while entering the room, was Michelle and Robin.
Ashlyn speaks in a tiring voice, "Mom, dad. I gotta leave, its already late." Robin halted her. "No Ashlyn. After all its your sister's wedding right? you can stay here for the night.
By the look of Michelle's face, she looked stunned, "Uhh its okay then. get ready I'll call a cab." "that's alright mom. I got work tomorrow, but I can stay here for a night." "That's great. then lets leave together then." Again Michelle interrupted, "I noticed you driving a car. you can come by that. we don't have to go altogether. " "Beth used that car to drive home, its okay we can go together." "But-"
Robin is getting furious "That's enough, Michelle. And Ashlyn, there is a room that side. its empty. there is a bed though. go and rest. I will call you when we are ready to leave"
"Thanks dad" Ashlyn walks off. still she had this curiosity doubt in her mind ' Why was he kind this time?'
When Ashlyn left Michelle turned at him," What do you think you're doing, Rob? why are you acting so nice to her? " "Oh come on Michelle. You're really so naive. You really thought I'm being nice to her for once? Ha! Hell No! If she act like this, then only she would get a thought of getting married. Don't you want to get rid of that orphan kid?" "Ohh yes yes! Aww Rob you're the best! and you're right, I can be naive sometimes. I mean, most of the time."
"Speaking of which, its going to be 12 . We can't ruin their first night. Let's call Ashlyn and drive home." Michelle nodded.
And as said, they're all in the car now. I got seated in the middle, and Jules and Alex , on the sides. it was kinda awkward. very awkward. why would I had to sit in the middle? I and Alex takes a lot of glances in between, like UGH. He then tried to hold my thighs. Disgusting piece of- I yanked it away forcefully that made a noise. Michelle looked to the rear-view mirror "Okay back there, Ashlyn?" I nodded. too lazy to talk. Gosh I need a good sleep when we go back home .
We reached our home in about minutes. And unexpectedly, Jules brought up her acting skills once again. she started screaming and started acting like she got hurt.
"What's wrong cutie?" Alex asks with sudden shock. "It's... It's my ankle. I think it got twisted. God its hurts soo bad." she started screaming as if someone stabbed her in the back. And Michelle from the passenger seat, knew what she was doing and started acting with her "Oh my dear my dear. what should I do?" I came up with the best plan to ruin this serial. " Ok fine. I'll go bring the maids. Just wait and don't move your ankle."
I was about to tell Alex to move so that I could leave but this fricking actress started screaming more "It just really hurts! I can hold it any more." Alex suddenly got out of the car without telling anyone why. he got out and went other side of the car and opened it. Without wasting much time, he picked her up, "Its okay babe, I'll carry you there"
I noticed Michelle smiling from the front seat "that's sweet of you, dear" everyone got out of the car and walked home. Nice act Jules, it totally didn't work on me! I snapped out of my thoughts. When I entered, GOSH. My mouth flew open when I noticed a beautiful mesmerizing chandelier up there. "wow... we didn't have this before!" "So many changes happened when you left, Ashlyn." Michelle replied. totally. she's right. so much changed, the interior designing, the paintings, furniture, seriously. where did they get this much money from? ALEX! I knew it. their marriage just ended and they started spending half of his money.
Alex carried Jules to their bed. And now downstairs its just I, mom and dad. "Ashlyn, upstairs left corner is your room now, your room was way bigger then hers so we exchanged and gave the master bedroom to them both. Its okay for you right?" what the heck to they mean bigger? they didn't even let me sleep there. Back when I was small. I got the smallest shit they forced me and sometimes they'll just push me to the basement for days. pfft no way! I can't get my room changed. it get rids of all my memories. my suitcase... my suitcase.. But seeing this kind behavior of Robin's, Ashlyn decided to soften. "And yea we saw some of your rubbish and we threw it in that room.
" Yeah its not a problem. I understand. Good night" "Before that" Michelle halted her "there are some old clothes from Jules in there you can use those. And if you want, that is." " Old clothes?" "Yea. what about it? expecting high things from us!? and especially for you?! In your dreams. Go and wish my BELOVED DAUGHTER WHO LISTENS ME: Jules good night and then only YOU MAY SLEEP." Ashlyn didn't reply. she went up and saw Jules in their bedroom.
Jules runs up to Ash. weird.. something I didn't expect but okay. "Ash!!! I thought you left, my ankles are fine now. All thanks to my hubby boo~ And Ash, pls stay here for the night." "Alright alright. how can I leave without seeing you, I'm staying here for the night, okay?" "yes!!! By the way are you surprised with the groom?" Ashlyn gave her a slight smile. "Of course I am...very much" Alex came out of the shower wearing a dark green shirt with black sweatpants.
"Hey Alex... I didn't expect you to be the groom. it was indeed surprising. Well, Happy married life" Alex did his warm smile "Yeah Ash... Thanks" he looked at Jules, "Wait do she know about I supposed to marry her but got married to you? Is this the game you all made or is she out of it?" Jules squinted her eyes signing him to shut up, but I started to get furious. what fucking game? TIC TAC TOE?! "WHAAT??" I raised my voice in shock, eager to know the answers and explanations. what the hell is going on?
"Shh Alex" she looks busted. she turns to me "No no Ash, calm down I can explain" I sighed. I pulled out a chair facing Jules and Alex who is sitting on the side of the bed, crossed my legs and stared at Jules with a questionable face. i never been like this. especially to her. she used to be acting like the elder one telling me what to do back then. but I lost it. She know what I'm going to do if she don't say. "You have a great explanation to tell me, JULES! spit out the truth. The lies are not going to work anymore. I have to know."
Alex stood by her side and said, "Yeah Jules, we can't hide it from her. How long are we going to play this kind of hide and seek? She's gonna find out one day you know. Its better if we tell her. And if you cant, just say so. I will tell her." He turns to me and met my brown eyes " I cant hide it from you like that. I will tell you Ash, Tell you EVERYTHING"