As I walked into the apartment, the maids recognized me and bowed. I nodded in response and stepped into the elevator. "Young Master is showering right now," the butler said. I gave a simple nod, and he gestured for me to take a seat in the living room. I knew the routine well enough by now. The maids and butlers treated me with respect, as Asher had told them that we would be getting married someday. It was a little embarrassing, to be honest, but I didn't mind. After all, it wasn't like it was a real possibility...
I stepped off the elevator on the 11th floor, and the sound of the shower echoed through the hallway. Asher hates doors, so his parents built an apartment with an open floor plan, and he keeps everything organized by floor. The last four floors are dedicated to sports: basketball, swimming, and boxing. Yes, you read that right - he has an open-roof swimming pool and club on the 19th floor! A basketball field on the 18th floor, a boxing area on the 17th floor, a sauna on the 16th floor, and a garden on the 15th floor, where all the seasonal flowers bloom. But let's get back to the 11th floor. I heard the water turn off, and Asher appeared, shirtless, from the bathroom. "Hey, sweetheart!" he said, coming forward to hug me. I never reject his hugs. "Ash, I missed you," I said, hugging him tightly. Trust me, we're just friends. "I kept thinking where you'd be. I didn't imagine you'd be waiting here," he said. "I wanted to surprise you," I replied, smiling at him. He's tall, just like his parents - his dad is 205cm! He must be taking after his dad, as he's growing taller every day. He has his own gym on the 13th floor, and he works out hard. "Did you have anything?" he asked. I shook my head, and tears filled my eyes. The only person who cares about my well-being is Ash. I hugged him tightly. "Let's go and eat before I see your skeletons hugging me," he said, laughing. I laughed, hugging him, and we headed to his room. The butler led us to the eighth floor. We stepped out of the elevator and into Daniel's spacious suite. The most clean room award goes to Ash, without a doubt. His room is a sprawling, luxurious space with multiple secret rooms, each one hidden behind a seemingly ordinary bookshelf or armoire. Only those in the know are privy to the locations of these secret rooms, and I was honored to be one of them. Ash's suite is a testament to his love of elegance and sophistication. The walls are adorned with priceless artwork, and the floors are covered in plush carpets that feel like silk underfoot. The bed, dressed in the finest linens, is a haven of comfort and invitation. But what truly sets Ash's room apart is the hidden staircase that leads to the ninth floor. It's a secret that only a select few know about, and it's guarded by a state-of-the-art security system that requires a passcode to access. The ninth floor is home to Daniel's most prized possessions: a collection of rare, first-edition books, and a magnificent piano that he plays with skill and passion. Asher is a true gentleman, just like his father. He treats me with the utmost respect and courtesy, always putting my needs and desires above his own. As we walked through his suite, he asked me if I would like to see my paintings. I demurred, saying that they were not special. He smiled and said, "Anything created by you is special, my lady. I insist that you bring them here and display them proudly." I was touched by his kind words and felt warmth in my heart. "I owe you a lot, Ash," I said, feeling a sense of gratitude towards him.