Mr. Perfect ( On Hold)

8

Ashton gave the keys to the valet and pulled me inside the diner.

We were standing outside a diner named Little Italy. It looked fancy.

He took my hand pulling me inside. His hand was soft and he held mine gently. Every place where his hand touched mine it was like mini fireworks were exploding.

Ignoring the tingling sensation I let him drag me inside through the double doors. Even after we went in he didn't leave my hand, I wasn't planning to let go either.

"Good evening Mr. Maxwell"

"Evening Alberto. Can you give us a table in the balcony. "

Looks like they know each other.

"Sure sir, follow me"

"So Ashton how do you know him?" I say indicateing towards Alberto.

"He is the manager of the restaurant."

"Is that all", I question suspiciously.

"No. I like this restaurant a lot, but the last owner was not taking care of the employees and it's food taste was detiorating, so I purchased it, and made it better, both with the employees and the food. "

I was a bit surprised seeing how considerate he was. It softned my heart.

"That's nice " I say giving him a authentic smile.

We sit at the table, Ashton also pulled my chair for me.Charming!

I didn't just think that. No I didn't.

Ashton ordered for the both of us because I didn't know half the items on the menu card. He ordered some kind of pasta with wine.

That was followed by silence.

That's when the waitress came and served us our dinner. I take a bite of my pasta and almost moan in delight. Ashton had a knowing smirk on his face. He took a sip of his wine, which with him looked so erotic, I gulped visibally.

Until I decided to break the ice.
"So Ashy tell me more about the job. What exactly is it that I have to do? "

He looked a bit nervous but then answered, " like I said the last time you have to come and attend events, charity functions etc with me. For my... Protection, yeah for my protection.

I look at him incredulously. Is he serious right now.

"Are you serious right now? Protection? Have you taken a look at me? "

"I can't say I haven't "

"Perv, you know I didn't mean it that way. " I say rolling my eyes.

He raises an eyebrow.

"Why do u need me then, you do have an efficient security detail. "
I point out.

"That's true, but in this case I need protection from my ex. "

I look at him and blink. Once, twice, thrice, and that's it I burst out laughing. And I don't mean a small girly kind of giggle, I mean a full on laugh which sounded like a dying whale. Tears were rolling down my eyes.

"Wait you are serious? Is you ex some psychotic serial killer that you need protection from her. "

"Yes. I mean no. I mean yes I am serious and no she is not a serial killer. "

"Care to elaborate Mr. Maxwell. "
I say wiping my tears.

"Well to keep it short, I dumped my now ex then current girlfriend because she was a gold digging whore, who was trying to make a pass at Ethan in my absence. "

"That's some deep shit"

"True. Now she keeps following me to every event throwing herself at me, which is pissing me off. "

"So I am like your escort ? "

"No ! "

I raise an eyebrow at that.

"Yeah kinda. But look at the positive side, you get to go out full on bitch mode on a fake barbie. And You will be more like a date."

Well that's true, it was on my bucket list anyway, the bitch mode part at least. I just shrug at that.

"That's cool. So tell me Ashy. How much do I get paid. "

"Eh ! I haven't figured that out till now. I'll tell you about that tomorrow or whenever we meet next. "

Hmm. I think about that for a moment.

"Fine ! " I huff.

"So Hailey tell me about yourself. "

I think about it for and moment then say, "Lets play 20 questions "

"What's that ? "

"You dont know what 20 questions is ? " I asked a bit shocked.

"Nope. Should I ? "

"What were you doing the better half of your high school ? "

"Interning in my dads company "

I almost spit my wine out.

"Wow. And to explain your earlier question 20 questions is pretty self explanatory. I'll ask you one question, any question, which u have to answer honestly and you'll do the same. "

"Oh ohkay. "

"I'll start ? "

"Sure"

"What's your favorite color? " I blurt out.

"Seriously. It's royal blue though. Yours? "

"It's the same. "

"At least we have something in common. Your turn. "

"Where are your parents? "

I knew he was dying to ask me that since we met.

"Straight to the point are we? "

"Don't evade the question. "

" Okay, my dad, Emmett Andrews lives in the outskirts of the town for the job he works there. And he is the best dad I could ask for. Tell me about your parents."

"Good to know. Well my parents are lovely too. Their names are Elijah and Diana Maxwell. And they are the best parents I could have asked for. Whatever I am today it is because of them. And I really love them. "

I could see the love and adoration in his eyes when he talks about them.

"I also have a little sister, and I love her to death. That's all I have to say. And also that she is an amazing fashion designer. What about you do you have any siblings? "

"Not that I know of. " I realise what I said then then I reconstruct my sentence saying " I mean no. "

"What do you mean by that?"

"What do I mean about what? "

"You know what I am talking about."

"Oh would you look at the time. I am getting late I have to go. " I say getting up suddenly.

"Sure" he drawled out, "whatever you say. "

I knew he dosen't believe me and he knew that I knew that he knew that he didn't believe me.

That was confusing. I shake my head to clear it.

He gets up, and immediately Alberto appears.

"The dinner was awesome Alberto, thanks. "

"The pleasure is all mine ma'am. "

"Thanks Alberto. I'll see you soon."

He bows slightly as we walk out of the door.

"I'll drop you home. Let's go. "

"Thanks for the evening Ashy. "

He sighs, "it's okay. No problem. "

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A/N:-
You guys like Ashton now? Or do you still prefer Ethan and Hailey?