Ouch, My CEO Fiance Fell For His Maid

Ouch! My CEO Fiancé Fell For His Maid Chapter 23

23- Happy Birthday Ashley

Ashley pov

“What? Take it, silly!” Elijah handed over the envelope to me that contained my salary.

I was standing like a statue looking at it as if I might burn if I would touch it.

My first salary. The first step towards my independence.

first ever

“So, are we getting any treat from your first salary?” Evelyn placed her hand on my shoulder from behind. Chewing my lip, I controlled the unexplainable smile twitching at the corner of my lips.

“Yup. You are. But not today!” I clutched the envelope to my chest. Part of this salary belonged to the one person who helped me with all this.

I wanted to buy something for Justin

Excusing myself I went out to have a look at the convenience store around the corner. Nobody knew that today was my birthday too. The day I was placed outside the orphanage when I was just a few days–old baby.

I kept looking at the showcases displaying different items. None of them was branded. But I wanted to buy something that would have some meaning. No matter how cheap it was.

“What are you looking for, sweet girl!” I spun around when I heard a kind voice behind me.

“I …” I licked my lower lip to keep it wet, “I am looking for something according to my limited budget,” I laughed nervously. Thank God Sarah did not own the store otherwise she would have laughed in my face.

“For a man or a woman?” She opened the showcase running her gaze through all the displayed items.

For

my husband. Sigh!

man.” I

is the age of

asked Justin his age, “Umm. Might

flicked in those eyes behind thick–rimmed glasses. We went through some antique stuff. The idea was that a small decoration item that could

a lion engraved on the side of the face of the watch. It was not that heavy, and the

examined the price tag

was beyond my budget. After buying it I won’t be able to spend my money

want to lose the chance of buying it. Next month I

bought it

were getting worried for you.” Elijah

the watch in front

What’s so special about this? And it’s a man’s watch. What would you do with it?” And then understanding dawned on him, “Oh.” Coming closer he hugged me,

crying

up!” I laughed pushing him

join us, “Who is it for?” She took the watch fondly from my hands, “You bought a present from your first salary. Who is the lucky

guy!” Sam entered the kitchen carrying

cream. You brut!” Elijah

you are dating someone, and you are not telling us, Ash!” Evelyn was still examining the watch, “I don’t think you have enough money to give us a pizza treat.” She pouted and I felt embarrassed. I did plan to celebrate with them, but the

around my shoulders, “Pizza treat from my side. We will celebrate Ashley’s first salary day.” He gave me a sincere smile and that made my

sincere friends in my life. Elijah took me

hug me and

Elijah off me making Evelyn giggle, “You are the most intelligent among all of

tried to protest but Sam made