Third Person POV
"Why is this so good? How can you be this good at everything you do?" Charles asked as he put a spoonful of the last food in his mouth.
"Easy there, kid. Don't choke" Lewis said and all people around laughed.
"Seriously, what more hidden talents have you got?" Carlos asked. "Nothing more I guess" Ashley explained.
"This is a beautiful house, Ashley," Lewis said. "Thank you, Lewis. You are welcome anytime" She said.
George, Lando, and Alex were playing darts in the living room. "These three behave like they own the house" Carlos.
"We do" Lando shouted. "We've spent a fair amount of childhood in each other's houses," Ashley said.
"This is a close bunch. I envy that you guys spend so much time together and have fun" Charles said.
"You can always hang out with us Charles," Alex said. "Yeah, just know that I'm Ash's favorite and me only," Lando said.
"I feel like you've adopted him," Matt said. "Speaking of kids. Looks like you have one now Matt" George said. "And you never told us," Lando said.
"He never told me," Ashley said. Matt was about to defend himself when the bell rang. "Saved by the bell," Alex said when Matt went to check the door. Ashley walked towards Lando and got some darts.
She aimed at the board and threw it that nearly missed the center. "We should stop her from learning anything new," Carlos said in a blunt tone. Ashley gave out a laugh.
"Yeah welcome to the last 20 years of our lives," George said when Matt walked in. "Finally someone decided to show up," he said as Casey walked in. Ash swiftly walked towards her boyfriend and hugged him.
"Hello everyone," Casey said and noticed Lewis. "Lewis Hamilton is in your house?" Casey said and walked towards the champion.
"Hey, mate. How are you doing?" Lewis asked Casey and he didn't answer awestruck. "Good. Thank you. Big fan" he said.
"Pleasure. I'm a big fan of your girlfriend though" Lewis replied.
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Ashley just finished doing the dishes. Casey stood at the kitchen entrance leaning against the wall and looking at his girlfriend.
"It's usually not good when you look at me like that," Ashley said without even turning. Casey looked down and smiled. Ashley made her way towards the couch. Casey sat near her. Matt walked out of his room.
"What is it?" Ashley asked and Casey took her hands. "Ash...I" Matt looked at his friend without taking his eyes off.
"I am becoming senior partner," he said. A big smile formed on his girlfriend's face. "Oh my god, Case...Congrats" she said. "That's great news mate," Matt said.
"It is but..it's....." Casey struggled. "Case...you can tell me anything. You know that" Ash said when Matt also came and sat in front of them.
"It's....." Matt understood what was happening. He works with a lot of Lawyers. "It's not here. Is it?" Matt asked him. Ashley's heart pounded in her chest.
"It's New York," Casey said and let out a huge breath. The siblings shared a look. Ash understood what this could mean.
"Ash..." Casey put his hand on her cheek. Ashley placed her hand on his. "I just introduced her to Sam this week," Matt said with a tint of anger in his voice.
"Ash..I'm sorry...I"
"No..No. Don't apologize" her voice cracked. "It's good news Case. You should be happy about it" she said.
"When are you leaving again?" Matt asked his friend. Casey had difficulty in bringing out his words.
"Tomorrow," he said and Ashley let out a heavy puff of air. Matt gave out a frustrated look. Ashley wiped her eyes and got up.
"Ok...Case. I want you not to be guilty. Alright? This is good. This is...You know..when we..." Her voice cracked more.
"When we promised each other. That we will help each other grow. Me into Formula 1 and you becoming a partner"
"And you...." Ashley sat on her knees in front of Casey. "You were there for me. When I became what I am now. Every step of it"
"Let me do the same" Tears rolled down Casey's face. Matt couldn't look at his sister like this and so he walked out of the room.
"Let me do the same," she said again and Casey took her hands. "Ash.." he placed his forehead on hers.
"I want you to know..that you are the best thing that happened in my life. You are..the first love of my life. You will always be special. And I...I am the unlucky one in this" he said. Ashley wiped the tears off his face.
"Oh Case. I am what I am because of you. You deserve better." She whispered. Casey pulled her and connected their lips. The couple pushed everything out of themselves for the other as they knew this was the last time. The kiss was a slow and very salty one.
"I love you, Ashley King," he said.
"I love you more Casey Rivers"
"Now Go. And promise me that you will do the best" Ashley said. He nodded.
"I promise I'll never miss your races," he said and wrapped his hands around her. Ashley just sulked in his arms as this was gonna be a big change in her life now.
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George parked his car and made his way towards the door of Ashley's house. He had left his phone. Forgot basically and he came back to take it as it has the schedule details for next week which are important.
He walked towards the door when Matt walked out. "Hey, I left my phone and I have a meeting tomorrow. So-" he noticed the look on Matt's face.
"Is it a bad time?" he asked. "No..No. I think it's better that you are here..Ashley..."
"What about Ashley?" George asked in a very concerned tone. Matt sighed and told him everything.
"What was he even thinking? How can he-" Matt gave out a helpless look.
"Dickhead" George cursed under his breath. "Where is she now?"
"Probably on the terrace. I wanted to stay, but Sam is struggling with Chloe. She is sick. I insisted but Ash just didn't want me to stay" Matt said sadly.
"This is gonna break her. Into pieces" Matt said. George couldn't help but the anger was evident in his face.
"Just make sure she sleeps. She has a flight tomorrow" Matt said. George nodded and made his way inside.
