IT WAS YOU ALL ALONG (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 31

I was driving my car with tears in my eyes.

I was speeding and my mind was so lost. Everything was confusing, but it all made sense.

The butterflies and that feeling of security. 

Of course, he was the only one who could make me feel that way and I hated him more for that.

I couldn't move on and love any other person because of him.

I don't care about that damn contract, I was gonna go to the penthouse and pack my bags.

I can't stay there anymore and I could handle the consequences.

I got to the penthouse and opened up my suitcase. I started packing everything of mine.

I tried to be quick so I wouldn't run into him.

I didn't wanna see his face.

But it was as if the world was against me because I didn't even pack half of my things before he arrived.

"What are you doing?" He asked.

"What do you think I'm doing?"  

"Ashley, listen to me. Just let me explain"

"There is nothing to explain to me. I already understand everything" 

He tried to stop me from packing, but I resisted.

He grabbed my arm and made me face him.

He looked pissed, but I didn't care.

"I said I want to explain myself" His tone became stern and scary, but I wasn't gonna give in.

"And I said I don't wanna listen" I freed my arm from him, but he held me again.

This time he tightened his grip.

"You can't leave"

"Watch me," I said. He continued to tighten his grip around my arm.

Gosh, it hurt.

"You signed a contract"

"I don't give a fuck about that stupid contract."

"There are consequences for breaching the contract," He said.

"I can handle it. I'm not the same weak Ashley you knew years ago. I am different." I said daringly.

"You are still the same to me"

"Think whatever you want. Just know that am gonna leave here tonight."

He finally let go of me. His grip left a mark on my arm.

"I will make this a court case. You signed a contract Ashley"

"I'm richer than you think."

I zipped my suitcase and walked out of the penthouse with pride.