Scarlett's POV :
"......You deserve someone better. Someone strong enough to face their fears with courage" I stated with a heavy heart waiting for him to release me from this inner torment. My selfish reasons don't justify risking the lives of the people I care about. The feelings I have for Ashton shouldn't be a threat to his life. As long as the person who did this to me doesn't get what he wants from me, everyone I love is in danger. Bringing Ashton, Amelia, and Ethan into harm's way would be too painful for me to forgive myself. Leaving their lives once and for all would be best for everyone. However, Ashton's words stunned me.
"Then become better because I only want you," he said his voice as calm as the ocean. It took only one sentence to make me fall in love with him a thousand times over. This man in front of me is proving to me that every minute I spend with him is worth the risk. How can I not love him after all he'd done for me? A tear rolled down my eyes "Ashton..."
" I mean it," he wiped away the tear and kissed the spot where the tear had fallen.
I love you, Ashton. I've always loved you since we started dating but I realized it just now.
With each passing second and with every act he does for me, I grow more fond of him. My relationship with him had been marked by caring, passion, kindness, love, and most importantly loyalty. A woman could not ask for more from a man. Could she? Would it be an appropriate time to tell him how I feel about him at this time?
My love for him made me realize the danger I'm placing him in.
" I couldn't afford to lose you, Ashton," I cried embracing him.
"You won't. I promise. I'd do anything for you. No matter how impossible. All I ask is that you trust me and stay by my side in any situation."
I gained hope in Ashton that the love I craved since my dad's death is coming my way. Even through the worst, this man stands by me no matter what, which gave me the much-needed strength to move forward in life instead of staying stuck here in misery.
I gave a small smile, "I know. I trust you, more than I trust myself."
The look in his eyes when I smiled gave away the feelings in his heart. It is clear to me that my feelings are reciprocated. We need not express our love to each other through words, actions are enough.
My love will not be a weakness but a strength. Rather than live in fear of something that might happen, I would take a leap of faith. I'm sick and tired of letting my fears hold me back.
There is no stopping me from letting them know that I am no longer going to be controlled. I'm going to do what makes me happy and show them who I can be.
The only way to live life is to live it. No fears, no regrets. I will do it for Ashton.
With these thoughts in my mind, I drifted to sleep in Ashton's arms.
It has been the first time since the incident that I am able to sleep soundly without flashbacks or nightmares. Refreshed and motivated is what I feel. As I woke up my eyes caught sight of Ashton peacefully sleeping with his arms around my waist in a possessive embrace. Oh, how much I would give to see this sight for the rest of my life.
I moved away careful not to wake him up. The hot water ran down my body to relax my sore muscles as I got into the shower. In addition to washing my body, I also washed my mind of the scars left by that man. I made my way to the closet where the maid set my clothes the day I moved into Ashton's condo. As I dressed my attention's drawn to Ashton who is still asleep without a worry in the world. He hadn't had a good sleep since the day I moved here. He was always awake to comfort me during my nightmares. He needed the rest.
The first thing I made was some strawberry pancakes along with grilled sandwiches and scrambled eggs. I took out the orange juice from the refrigerator. Cooking has always been my favorite pastime. This helps me relax and think a bit by taking my mind off things.
Ashton walked into the kitchen as I set the table for breakfast.
"Good morning, kitten," his morning voice gave me shivers.
"Good morning, baby," I tiptoed and kissed his lips to which he was surprised. It's been 10 days since we kissed. My self-confidence was gone and I couldn't even be with Ashton. He understood that and gave me my space but I want to change that now. A smile spread across his handsome face as he glanced at the breakfast table.
"Are you feeling well?" he asked looking at me as concern laced his face.
"Better than the past few days," I smiled assuring him. " Can we have breakfast together?"
"Why would you even ask that? Of course, kitten"
The two of us sat next to each other as Ashton scooted his chair close to mine. He gave me a plate of pancakes and scrambled eggs and had a plate for himself.
"Pancakes are soo good, kitten," he said as soon as he started digging in. Other than that we pretty much ate in peace until I decided to break the silence.
"Ashton?"
"Hmm?" He hummed gesturing to me to continue as he looked at me.
"I want to start coming to the office from today."
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