Daddy (Ashton Irwin)

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

***Liliana's POV***

"Can we take a nap?" I asked.

"Uh sure." Alex responded.

We got up from the couch and went to my room.

Alex and I hadn't talked much since we got into the apartment. I didn't want to talk to him though. I wasn't sure what I would say.

"Are you sure your cheek doesn't hurt?" He asked me when we laid down.

"Only when I touch it. I don't think we have anymore band aids." I frowned.

"It's probably gonna be there for a while."

"I know." I sighed and closed my eyes.

"Annie can we talk?"

"About what?"

"Ashton." Alex said.

I kept my eyes closed. "Why?"

"Why did he buy that stuff for you? And why did he call you Liliana?"

"Shaylin's birthday is coming up and I was going to get her a cake. Those were just samples of a bunch of stuff. I offered to pay, but he wouldn't let me." I explained.

"But why did he call you Liliana?"

"Because it would be unprofessional for him to call me Annie." I lied.

"Please look at me Annie." He quietly begged.

I opened my eyes.

"I've been trying really hard to keep my temper in line, but seeing you talk to him today almost made me lose it." He said

"You've been doing so good. I'm really proud of you."

"I love you." He whispered.

I smiled at him. I kissed his cheek and laid my head back down on my pillow.

"Get some rest. You've had a long day." He said.

My eyes closed and I drifted to sleep.

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"Alex?" I mumbled as I opened my eyes. He wasn't in the bed beside me anymore.

I sighed heavily before laying my head back down on the pillow.

"I can't talk right now Emily. I'm with Annie." I heard Alex's muffled voice say.

"I know baby. I miss you too." He was outside of my room.

My jaw dropped.

"I can't wait to see you tonight. I just have to tell her that I have to work or something. Meet me at Applebee's at seven."

I heard him laugh.

"I know. Dumb bitch believes anything I say."

I felt tears form in my eyes.

"Bye baby. I'll see you later."

The door knob twisted, and I quickly rolled over on my stomach.

"Annie." I heard Alex whisper and he began lightly rubbing my back.

I tried my best not to cringe.

"What?" I asked quietly.

"I have to go to work."

"Bye."

"Love you." He said. I felt his lips press against the back of my head.

I pretended to be asleep once again. I heard him leave, but I stilled laid there.