Sacred Trust

Chapter Ten

I lay in bed staring at the ceiling in my hotel room. Thoughts about Luke were constantly swirling around in my head. No matter how much I tried to forget about it, I just couldn't. It seemed surreal that they had done this to me, somehow it almost felt like a dream. If only it was.

Every time I closed my eyes, I would see the twisted smirk on my sister's face. How could she do this to me? I knew that we didn't get along, but I'd never do anything like this to her. She hadn't even shown any remorse for what she had done.

All to soon dawn broke and I slowly climbed out of bed. I was physically and mentally exhausted. I quickly texted work to tell them that I wouldn't be working my shift tonight. I just couldn't face it. I wanted to hide in my room and never come out. To remain far away from the world. I sat on my bed for hours, staring into space, the thoughts never stopping.

I jumped as I heard a knock at the hotel room door. I sighed and crossed the room to answer it. I frowned as I stood face to face with Ashton.

"What are you doing here?!" I exclaimed.

"Nice to see you too." he grinned.

"Come in." I smiled slightly.

He smiled his thanks and perched on the bed.

"So how did you know where I was?" I asked.

"I just went to a local hotel, and asked at reception." he said proudly.

"I wanted to check that you're okay?" he added.

"I'm fine." I said quietly.

"Luke's been asking where you are." he stated quietly.

"Good for him." I said sarcastically.

"Shouldn't you be doing stuff with the band?" I added.

"Nope, I can stay for a couple of hours." he answered.

"I should shower, I feel gross." I sighed.

"Yeah no problem, I'll just watch some TV until you're done." he stated.

I nodded and made my way to the bathroom.

Ashton's POV

I sighed as I watched her walk into the bathroom. I didn't want to get involved in the drama, but I couldn't help but feel sorry for her. She was clearly devastated and I hated to see someone hurting. I couldn't help but feel angry with Luke. Women were meant to be treasured and taken care of. You didn't hurt them. I sighed and switched on the TV. She was my friend and I would be there for her all the time she needed me.

I frowned as I heard a phone ringing from the bedside table. It must be Pippa's phone. As I picked it up, I glanced at the screen and saw that Luke was calling. I rolled my eyes and quickly cancelled the call. I groaned as it rang again.

"Hello." I said bluntly.

"Ashton?" he questioned.

"Yeah." I said quietly.

"What are you doing with Pippa's phone?" he asked me.

"She's in the shower." I sighed.

"That still doesn't explain why you are with her." he said.

"She needs a friend right now." I stated.

"Can you ask her to call me when she gets out of the shower?" he asked.

"No!" I exclaimed.

"C'mon Ashton, who's side are you on?" he protested.

"I'm not on anyone's side, but she needs you to leave her alone for a while." I told him.

"Stay out of it Ashton!" he snapped.

I sighed and remained silent.

"I guess I'll call later then." he said, before swiftly hanging up.

Pippa's POV

"Were you speaking to someone?" I asked Ashton as I emerged from the bathroom.

"Yeah, Luke called." he said quietly.

"What did he want?" I sighed.

"To talk to you." he told me.

I scoffed and turned away angrily.

"I should probably head back soon." he said quietly.

As he said those words my heart sank. Only now did I realise how much I liked having him around. To be able to talk to someone and distract myself from what I was feeling.

I nodded reluctantly. He seemed to sense that my mood had changed.

"I can stay if you want?" he offered.

"It's okay, I don't want to be a nuisance." I said quietly.

He smiled slightly and stood up.

"I'll pop round tomorrow then." he told me.

I nodded and made my way to the doorway. As I placed my hand on the doorknob, I hesitated and turned back to him.

"Please don't go Ash." I pleaded.