When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Roughly an hour later, Ashton was out. He was in his usual poker face.

“Sorry to have kept you waiting.” There was a gentle twitch at the corners of his mouth.

I shook my head and held his hand. “Does it hurt?”

I heard that it’d be awfully painful.

“So what if it does? What are you gonna do?” He gave a cheeky grin.

I closed my eyes and brushed my lips on his. “Will this work?”

Cough! The doctor tried to make his presence felt. “You’ll need to come back for a check-up in a week, and try resuming intercourse only after a month’s time.”

“Thank you, doctor.” It was pretty awkward to be seen smooching. My face was still blushing after saying my thanks.

We lingered at the hospital for another hour till the pain subsided.

It was already nightfall when we got back to the villa. After having dinner with Ashton, Emery called.

“Hey, remember that sandalwood box that I wanted to mail to you? I’ve been swamped, and it slipped off my mind. You free tonight? Let’s grab a drink.” She didn’t sound happy.

“Okay. I’ll see you later.” It didn’t take me long to say yes. Ashton was in his study. He had been warm and sweet recently, but I somehow felt that he had something in the back of his mind.

I went to his study only to see him flipping through a large pile of documents Joseph brought back.

up when he heard my footsteps. “Are you

Actually, Emery asked me out

the folder in front of him. “Right, what’s the

didn’t budge. “You still have a lot of things to do, and I can get there myself. Don’t think you should be

be there?” He raised his brows, waiting for

Emery must’ve been caught up with

lips. “One hour. Give me the

my discontent. “You being away for too long worries

way, I dipped my

put on my coat, took the car

at her club

crazily buzzing. I saw her looking out from the second floor and

Right here!” She waved. It seemed like she had been here for

her glass of red wine, and got the attention of the waiter. “Excuse me, a

a club? Stop joking, Scarlett.” She laughed,

who she was. He left

the back of her hand as she gazed at the girls on the dance floor. “Scarlett, I’m

felt a pinch in

wine, I looked at her. “Is it

only after a few days

shuttered in a teasing manner. “Have you ever seen parents

and I don’t have parents, and George barely interferes in our affairs. So, no.” Those were my honest two

life always goes against our will. If only I didn’t get