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Chapter 9 - Oh Astrid

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Ash's POV

Boyfriend and girlfriend huh? "That was slick Serena, but that's not how this is gonna work" "How is it going to work?" "You'll just first hang out with me a bit more, and then BAM we'll start the relationship. They won't even know what hit them!". Through her broken-down sniffs and her red face, I see a faint grin slowly makes its way on Serena's face. "Okay Ash, sounds like a plan. Hanging out? School? Outside of school? At our homes?" "I don't think homes will be the best idea, but school and outside of school should be good enough.. unless you want to be a little more intimate with me". I shoot her a wink which gets her to throw both arms into my chest, pushing me back slightly. "What? This is what you're going to have to deal with for the next... month? Two months?" "I'll just pummel you out each time until you learn your lesson". God she's a maniac.. but I guess this is what Calem liked about her? "Are you alright to go back home by yourself? I don't want you to start breaking down again, and then end up being kidnapped by some pervert" "I'm being kidnapped at this very moment" "A feisty one I see, good to see, I like people who can fight back". Her face quickly locks on to mine and she throws yet another punch at me, but it's aimed at my face. Luckily, I'm able to use my hand to block the punch; however, she then socks me in the stomach. "This is what you'll have to deal with for the next month or two" "Man, women are crazy" "I think I'll take boxing classes" "No-no you don't have to go that far". I wouldn't say I'm the best person for cheering up, but I think I do a good enough job. I stand up and dust-off whatever dirt that made its way onto my pants. Holding my hand out for her, she grabs it with both of her arms, yanking herself off the ground, she then gives me a smile... a murderous smile. "Are you trying to take my arm off?" "One less arm, one less threat" "You're so crazy Serena, ever thought of going to a psychologist?" "Never". We start to walk down some sidewalk talking about some guidelines for this operation. We finally make it to a intersection that signals our split. "Serena, here's my number, if you need anything.. any comfort, or anything intimate, just call" "I'll be calling 911 before I text or call yours" "Suit yourself, I have all the time in the world" "You're not only a waste of space, but you're a waste of time" "I'm your waste of time".

Making my way down the street, I see my clean house.. It's clean compared to the rest in the neighborhood. Taking my keys out of my pocket, I slowly unlock the door. The door creaks as I push it open, once it is fully open I see two blonde streaks dart towards me. "WHAT IS GOING ONNNN" "ASH, where were you!!". Bonnie and Astrid leap onto me, crashing me down to the wooden floor. "We missed you so much" "I hear you Astrid, I missed you too". As I try to get up I feel my two arms weighed down, looking down I notice both of them clinging to one of my arms. "Guys, do you want me to cook dinner, or do you want me to just stay on the ground with you?". They quickly let go of my arms and rush towards the empty living room. "Ash. Astrid and I decided that we need to go shopping for some more furniture, you have loads of money, right?" "I have enough to buy the two of you" "Hey!!". While getting out the food supplies, I glance over at the two and see a Sorry! set placed on the living room table. "Ash sorry to say, but Bonnie is right.. we need to get stuff, especially a TV" "Bonnie doesn't even live here, why would we get a TV if-" "Because we're going to have a party here this coming Friday" "Huh? WHAT!?" "Our group of friends are gonna come over, and a lot of other people too... like Calem's group". While preparing the meal, I almost cut my finger off when I hear Bonnie chirp out those words. "Okay, you two are going to help me though, let's just say that I may have a large sum of money" "Sounds good, how much can we spend?" "I think that we'll remodel this whole room? I can get a company out here, they can assess what we can put in here? And then we can get any accessories you want" "Why do you even go to school?" "Because I don't want to become a NEET, and I want to be able to say that I've hit nine figures". I take another quick glance at them, just to see both of their faces in a state of shock. "I'm your sister" "Astrid, foster sister" "Whatever. You never told me that you were a millionaire!?" "I guess I forgot to mention that" "Why are you and Astrid then living in this neighborhood?" "I want to see this area grow into a beautiful place, my goal is to make enough money so that I can give back to this whole community. I'd like to build a school, a library, new office buildings-" "Woah woah Ash, Bonnie doesn't understand. You want to build a community?" "Too farfetched? I'll just clean up the community then" "Can you say how much money you have?" "Bonnie, you are the type of person that'll empty my entire savings within a month".