Knowing Asher

Chapter|76|

"I was aiming to be your maid of honor on your wedding," Amanda grumbled, and I sipped my milkshake, acting like this was totally not happening.

"Long distance doesn't even feel like an option right now," Angela said, and I nodded.

I would have suggested that, but it would be a workload on us. Our colleges are different,  making it difficult to even talk to each other.

"You should make every minute with him count," Rose added.

"He didn't even inform you where we are going after graduation," Lily pouted, and I scowled. That was actually the least of my concern right now.

I adjusted my sunglasses to hide my bloodshot eyes. I actually cried all night sitting by the painting.

It didn't feel anything like the breakup. I still saw him often, even though it felt like we were worlds apart. Just like it was supposed to be.

Olive squeezed my hand, and I gave her a small smile.

I sipped my remaining milkshake in
one-go. I checked my phone, realizing I still have about fifteen minutes before he picks me up. We were really putting effort into making every moment count.

I tried to meet Amanda's eyes and gave her a look, making her understand me.
She mouthed 'later', and I nodded at her. I tuned out of their conversation and kept glancing outside.

I didn't know to be told twice when I saw a black Audi park in front of the restaurant. He got out and fixed his hair, which didn't look any different. He strolled into the restaurant and scanned the whole place. I raised a hand, waving it in the head so he would identify me.
He gave me his signature smile and made his way over to us.

I put my hand in my hair in an attempt to fix it. I puckered my lips together, hoping it didn't look dry.

How the fuck was wrong with me?

We are separating in just twelve days and this is what I care about.

"Hello girls," he smiled and my friends responded with a chorused 'hi'.

He stood behind my chair and placed his hand on my back.

"I have gotta leave girls," I said and got up.

"Duh! He is here so that is obvious," Lily said and I rolled my eyes at her.

"So sorry for disturbing this girls' thing you are having," Asher said and Amanda waved him off.

"Come on. I was even about leaving," Amanda called the waiter to ask for the bill.

She said today was her treat. My friends were the best.

Because of the money in their purse?

Of course not. That's just one of the privilege. I hugged the girls one by one letting Amanda slipped the package into my hands without anyone noticing.

I put it in my bag and strolled out with Asher. "Why the Audi?" I asked as he unlocked the doors from the key.

"You are driving. Not on the main road, there is a field not too far from here." We entered the car.

He started the car and drove to the destination. I leaned my back on the door to bask in his features not knowing when next I would have the chance.

"May I know why you are staring intently at me?" He asked sparing me a glance before focusing back on the road.

"Trying to memorize your face," I admitted and he shook his head.

"Weird."

"Is it?"