Hold Me Leave Me

Chapter 3

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**Four years later**

Remember when i asked if i made the right decision joining Grayson's group?.. Well, it wasn't exactly the right decision.... It was the WORST decision ever. I mean what was i even thinking. The past three years have been hell for me. When Grayson found out i decided to join his group he swore to make my life a living hell. I always got into trouble whenever we were together and most times i get vindicated for crimes he committed. Lol... What did i expect. I am afterall friends with the hottest, baddest and rudest guy in college. I remember the time Areda and i got into trouble with some girls called ''The TLC's". Never knew why they were called that until one day i overheard some girls saying it was an abbreviation of their names; Tacy, Lia and Cora. I mean who has time for such things. Anyways back to my story, Areda and I were almost beaten up for sitting on their usual spot in cafeteria. Then i was praying so badly for Grayson to show up before things got out of hand but to my astonishment  Ashton showed up before they could descend on us.. And since that day Ashton and i became close, close enough that he became my second best friend. We went for classes together, lunch together and did most things together. It made me realize he was much different from Grayson and Michael. He is kind, caring, loving and has a sense of humor. We were soo much alike. Grayson practically became jealous of how i spent much time with Ashton, which made him become possessive of me... Not like he's my boyfriend or anything, we are just friends... At least that's what i think.. Who am i kidding, he's more than a friend to me and as much as i hate to admit.....
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I'm in love with him!!!

   

Present day

I walked into the coffee shop and took my usual seat. My best friends Ashton and Areda make their way towards me. "Here's your coffee, ma'am" Ashton gestured jokingly, bowing his head as he hands me my favourite coffee. Espresso.

"Thank you " i smile as i take a sip.

"Hey Girlfriend, i have missed you" Areda says embracing me tightly. I choke.

"Let go Areda... youu.. are.. cho.. king me" i managed to say trying to free myself from her embrace.

"Oops. Sorry" she lets go of me. Finally... I can breathe again.

"Are you guys done? " Ashton asked staring at us and we laugh.

" Yeah" we both replied in unison.

"i'll head in now, if you need anything just let me know " Areda says and i nod as she makes her way to the kitchen. Ashton clears his throat and sits down across from me. I notice his dirty apron.

" Did you make this coffee for me" i ask wondering how else he got the stain.

" Yes, of course. I know you like it when i make it" he said winking

" Aww, you didn't have to" i say as i took another sip. Mmm, he's so right. I sure love it when he makes my coffee.

" Anything for you my lady" i smile, knowing how lucky i am to have him.

Ashton acts more matured than the rest of us and i'm not surprised. He is a year older than us and already graduated last year. He's an IT expert but also runs his dad's coffee shop. He knows i like the back of his hand and is always there when i need him. I really appreciate his love and care. I have very few people in my life that shower me with love like Ashton does.

" So what did you want to talk about? "

I feel nervous whenever i remember the topic that i need to discuss with Ashton but i really need answers. I feel like i'm going crazy each time i think about it. I take a deep breath and lean closer to him.