STUCK IN TIME

(xxxii) Book 1: Chapter 26- I go off limits.

The only person you shouldn't blindly trust is yourself.

ASHER'S POV

"Sorry to say directly uncle, but Lauren is completely spoiled. I can't take her responsibility." I tell him on call.

"I know son, but she is my step daughter. I need to take care for her." He reasons.

"I had a suggestion, I will try to make Zayn take the responsibility. But I need your permission."

"I thought of it too. But Lauren said she trusts only you. I trust the both of you but you more. So its final that you are doing it. Plus its only three to four days son." He says.

"Okay. I think I don't have a choice."

Hanging up, I get out of my car and head to the class. On my way I receive Lauren's call.

"Hello!"

"Hey handsome. Where are you. I am waiting for you outside."

"Lauren I asked you not to come here-"

"I was passing by. Thought about meeting you too."

"I have a class. You can leave."

"Why such a bad mood. Come out I am waiting."

Muttering a series of curses I move to the area where we usually meet if she shows up out of the blue. I catch her standing wearing well what she usually wears!

"How many times do I have to tell you Lauren!" I stand at a distance and yell. There is no one around so I can.

She comes to me and places her perfectly manicured hands on my shoulders before she seductively bites her lower lip. "Don't be rude to me again Asher. You very well know only I can help you."

She reminds me the reason I tolerate her before moving even closer. "So how about a quickie?" She doesn't wait for an answer and proceed to kiss me. I jerk her away quickly.

"What the hell Lauren? Stop throwing yourself on me!" I yell at her.

"Stop yelling and misbehaving with me!!" She matches my tone.

"Why? Just because you are helping me? Am I supposed to become your slave?!"

"No! You can just be my friend."

"I can be. If you stop doing all this."

"I do it for you only Asher. I just want to give you a taste of teen romance. Trust me its-"

"Stop Lauren!" I shake my head. "It's useless to explain you so just understand this bit that I can't like you."

"Ayana left you Asher. Stop waiting for her!" She spits out making me clench my teeth.

"I have to go now. Bye." I say and walk away.

"You still believe she will come back to you, don't you?"

I ignore her question and keep walking.

"I tell you Asher, she is not coming back. Ever!"

"Look at her," she continues, "..she is so happy with Esmael-"

I finally stop and turn, my face probably red with anger and my fists clenched tightly to control my emotions.

"DO YOU THINK I DONT SEE IT?!" I yell. "I see it Lauren. And trust me I have moved on." I lie to her. And the sooner she believes it the better.

"Oh that's amazing then I am sure it wont bother you if I tell you what I saw in the morning. Right over there." She says pointing at a distance.

"I saw Ayana and Esmael. Oh trust me they were a sight to see, just like Barbie and Ken. Too perfect. He kissed her and she responded with so much passion. I was one hundred percent convinced that they are inseparable so I just wanted to make sure that you move on soon." She is starring at me for some reaction so before the turmoil inside me breaks out I walk inside.