ASHTON
"Where are you? I am sorting out flowers and interior décor with your mom and a horde of her friends. She's sweet but I really wish you were here with me to take the edge off. It's our engagement party tomorrow, Ashton. Can't you try to be more present?"
I turn around and glance at Keith who is stroking a horse in the stable. "I'm sorry, Mila. I know I promised to help but I'm a little tied up handling some business. I'll try to swing by as soon as I can."
"Ashton, your noticeable absence during the preparations isn't scoring you any points with my dad. Do you really have no plan to try to be friends with him, even for me?" I only exhale tiredly. "I made dinner reservations for the three of us at the underwater restaurant here in Rollins Towers. It's by seven pm. You can't be late. I'll inform Gris too so he can remind you. Promise me you'll be here."
"I promise." I reply before she hangs up.
