He Saved Me

Chapter 12

Dominique's Pov

It had been a very restless night as Ashton seemed to have nightmares throughout the night. I did my best to calm him although he never fully woke up. Instead I decided to start the day early and make Ashton a nice breakfast. I figured we could talk a bit during breakfast and then go clothes shopping. I wanted Ashton to stay here even if there was no contract in place. I didn't even want one with him, he was different. I knew I couldn't rush him though as he was very sensitive and emotional. I wanted to make sure he was properly taken care of even if he was not my sub. He's arm was already messed up because of my carelessness. I was just finishing slicing some strawberries when I felt a pair of eyes on me.

"Good morning," I said as Ashton walked into the kitchen.

"Good morning Sir."

I slid a plate over to Ashton and he quickly dug in. I decided not to say anything about how fast he was eating and just let him enjoy the food. I got us both a cup filled with orange juice and sat next to him.

"So I figured today we could go shopping if that's alright with you. I have to stop in at my office and pick up some work but then we can do whatever you want the rest of the day."

I noticed Ashton's shocked face but didn't say anything as I continued to eat. I could tell he wasn't always comfortable to voice his opinion so I didn't want to force him. 

"Sir, I don't have money so I can't buy any clothes," Ashton mumbled.

"That's okay, remember what I said when you first got here? I don't want you to worry about money, I have plenty of money to take care of you. I just want you to be happy for as long as you want to spend time with me." I said choosing my words carefully.

I didn't want to make it seem like I was forcing Ashton to stay here. As much as it would kill me for him to go back to the streets I couldn't stop him. All I could do was try to show Ashton how nice it could be to stay here, with me.

"Sir, can I ask you a question?"

"Of course, you can ask me anything you want."

"Sir Jake told me that you contract your subs. I know you said you want me to be your sub but I'm scared. Sir Jake said the contract is as long as you want it to be but what if it ends? Do I return everything to you and go back?"

I sighed. Of course Jacob had talked to Ashton about a contract as they both thought he was already a sub. I couldn't blame them, he acted just like a trained sub.

"Jacob got ahead of himself by bringing up a contract. See that's something I normally do with my subs when they agree to be my sub. The contract is for a certain amount of time and then when the contract ends there can be another one put into place. But Ashton, listen to me, I don't want that with you. I don't want this to just be a dom and sub relationship. I want to get to know you and spend time with you."

Ashton was staring at me when I was done rambling. I started pacing now forgetting my breakfast or that we were even eating. Wow it was hard to breathe.

"Sir?"

My eyes snapped back to Ashton who was watching me from his seat. 

"Sir, I think that sounds nice. I wanna do that," Ashton said with a smile on his face.

I let out a shakey breath and scooped Ashton up into my arms. I didn't miss his flinch or the fact that he was ridge in my arms for the first few seconds.

"Oh baby, I'm sorry, I'm sorry but I'm just so happy!"

Ashton slowly wrapped his arms around my neck and hugged me back. I could hear how fast his heart was beating although I couldn't tell if it was fear or happiness.

Ashton's Pov

I tried to pay attention as Dominique drove but soon we were parking in the basement of a building.

"It'll be quick, just five minutes."

Dominique climbed out of the car and made his way to my side. I wasn't ready to get out of the car, I wasn't ready to see more people like Dominique.

"Ashton, hey it's okay. It's only gonna be a few minutes and then we'll go shopping. I have to go grab some papers so I can work from home for a little bit, we'll be in and out," Dominique said as he reached for my hand. "Plus Oscar is gonna be with us so nothing will happen."

He slowly pulled me out of the car and we made our way into the elevator.  Dominique had placed me in front of him so I couldn't even see Oscar watching us. I knew he was only there to help but it seemed strange to me. I didn't want someone else like Dominique watching me all the time.

"You okay?" Dominique asked as he tugged on my hand.

I tried to smile as I nodded my head but I felt like I was going to cry. I didn't know these people and I certainly didn't belong here. When I had met Dominique he was dressed in a fancy suit which I ruined. But even today he had on a dark pair of jeans and a gray button down shirt on. I was wearing a pair of sweatpants that were to big and a red t shirt. Everyone would be staring at me and judging me for being with Dominique.

"Sir-" I started to say when the elevator doors opened.

Dominique hesitated waiting for me to continue but I kept my eyes to the floor. He gently guided me out of the elevator towards a desk. 

"Hello Lucy," Dominique said.

"Oh Dominique, I wasn't expecting you to drop in. Is there something I can get you?" The lady sitting at the desk asked.

"I'm just getting some papers so I can continue working for home."

"Oh well I could have dropped them off for you. It would have been my pleasure, sir," Lucy said as she twirled a strand of her hair in her fingers.

"Enough."

Lucy's demeanor immediately changed as she no longer even made eye contact with Dominique. She quickly got back to whatever she was doing before we got off the elevator.

"Let's go," Dominique mumbled as he walked past the desk.

I quickly followed not wanting to be left alone with Lucy who was shooting daggers at me. I didn't even say anything and she already had a problem with me. I felt tears start to pool in my eyes and wiped them angerly. Dominique didn't need a baby with him at work. Dominique led us into a large room with a desk and a couch along with cabinets. 

"Listen, Lucy isn't always like that. She thinks she's better than she is and can flirt with whoever she wants. For some reason she thinks I have an interest in her so she saw you as a threat. Which since I never had an interest in her you are no threat, you are the only one I'm interested in," Dominique said as he smiled at me.

Without even thinking I threw myself at him and wrapped my arms around him. He spun me gently as he wrapped his own arms around me. I smiled happy to just be wanted by Dominique.