Changing For Us (Book 3/3)

E.

Ashley's P.O.V

I was glad this car ride was going to be short because I knew at some point what happened during the case week was going to resurface between us and I don't want it too. I kept glancing at Lilliana who was looking out the passenger window. I hadn't noticed her hair before but it was in a messy bun that brought out her features.

"Does anyone know except me?" She asked abruptly.

"No I haven't told anyone,"

"Why haven't you told Blane, he is your boyfriend after all?" I sighed. There were a lot of things I haven't told Blane. There were a lot of things I haven't been open about because for some reason I still don't feel like I can tell him everything. I don't know if it's the fear of being hurt or rejected down the track but I just can't tell him.

"All he knows is that I spent the week at university studying and that's all I want him to know," the car was silent for a moment before she spoke again.

"I just don't understand why you lie to him. It's not like you murdered someone it's just a drink driving fine,"

"Its still on my record Lilliana,"

"Exactly So He will probably find out sooner or later and he'll be mad you didn't tell him,"

"And how will he find out if we don't say anything?" I asked glancing st her.

"If you complete a working with children or a police clearance it'll pop up," damn it. I had to renew mine soon.

"I just I don't want him to know-"

"Because Of the fine or because what happened between us?" She asked, her voice slightly shaky. I pulled into Rochelles house. I didn't want to answer her question because I didn't know the answer.

"You can't keep running from it Ashley. You have to be honest with yourself or else it's going to eat you up," she spoke getting out of the car. I couldn't help but watch her.

"Just so you know I don't regret it," she spoke before she walked towards the front door. I sighed and sat in the car for a moment. Did I regret it?

We walked out of the court room into a little interview room. I couldn't contain the smile that was on my lips. Lilliana followed in after me and closed the door. I looked at her business attire. She looked really good in a fitted suit.

"Well you won your case, how does it feel?" She asked, sitting beside me in the armchairs.

"It feels good thank you Lilliana," I smiled.

"It's what I do," she shrugged standing up from the chair.

"Is it professional to ask your lawyer for dinner after a case? I mean as friends?" I reassured causing her to laugh.

"It's not but I knew you before I was your lawyer so I assume dinner will be okay,"

"Okay,"

"Am I still your ride seeing as your license is suspended for six months?" She smiled grabbing her car keys out.

"You might have to be my personal driver," I joked. I stood from the chair and walked over to her. I was taller then her by a little bit so I tilted my head slightly to look at her. Her cinnamon brown eyes met mine. Her long black eyelashes blinked as her eyes never left mine. She was always good at holding eye contact. I didn't know what it was about her but I felt like I needed to be close to her. I didn't know what came over me but I felt myself being gravitated to her. I could feel ourselves moving closer together. I felt my lips brush against hers, waiting for her to close the gap. We both had uneven breaths. I closed my eyes and kissed her. Our lips moved slowly together. It was like we fit together perfectly. I found my hands wrapping around her waist, pulling her closer to me. The kiss was getting heated when I felt her turn her face, disconnecting our lips. I stepped back realising what I had done.