The Possessive Billionaire ✔

Chapter 21 - Running Away {}

Chapter 21 - Getting Booted Out

I decided to keep the wait short. Enjoy!
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"You aren't busy are you?" He asked me with a small frown.

I shook my head, "No Darren, I'm not busy at all!"

"That's good. I was wondering if it was possible if we could... you know, reconnect?" He smiled shyly pushing his thumbs in the hooks of his jeans.

I folded my arms against my chest, "I don't think so. Why in the world would I want to reconnect with you!" I spat.

"Stop being so harsh on him Ash!" Mel called.

I rolled my eyes, "He hurt me!" I hissed.

"Everybody makes mistakes and that mistake was solely my fault, Ashley. I'm really sorry and I should have never let go of an amazing girl such as yourself," He admitted looking down.

I smiled a little, "You're damn right, Darren. I'm amazing. I'm going to give you a chance you mess it up once you're out of my life for good and no sorry will ever fix it," I warned him.

Darren saluted me, "I won't disappoint you!"

"You better not!"  I requested.

Darren nodded his head and handed me his cell phone, "Put your number in. I want to phone you when I have to ask you on our first date as a reconnected couple!" He said in a happy manner.

I nodded, "Sure." I typed my phone number in and handed it to him.

"Thanks!" He said before giving me an awkward hug and leaving almost immediately after that.

"What was all that about?" Melanie asked chewing a piece of chocolate.

"Rebound time!" I grinned.

Melanie rolled her eyes, "Ashley what you're doing isn't right or by any means fair on Darren. I am aware that he broke your heart and whatever but you don't need to be a bad person and break his heart back or use the guy. He did seem really genuine!" She said quickly.

I rolled my eyes, "Sure. Whatever you can be the saint here I don't want that role." I told her and speed walked to my room and slammed the door shut.

"Stop being a coward, Ashley Hayes!" Melanie shouted outside my door.

"Go away!" I retorted.

"Very funny Ashley. Open the door or get out of my apartment!" She yelled.

"I'd rather leave!" I yelled back.

"You have an hour to pack your things and get the hell out of my house Ashley Hayes!" She yelled.

"Fine!" I screamed grabbing my suitcase and placing all my belongings in it. I threw everything in from my shoes to my clothes, hair products, bathroom products to my make up, I didn't have much anyways.

I wore grey joggers and a white tank top and pulled my hair in a bun. Grabbing my handbag I took my charger and plug before I dragged my three suitcases out behind me.

"Where are you going?" Melanie called as she walked out after me.

"I'm leaving as you asked me to," I said.

I knew she didn't mean it and that she said that in the heat of the moment but, to be honest, I was trying to find an excuse to get away from reality. To get away from Brandon and the hounding paparazzi too. 

"You know I didn't mean it."

I remained silent and looked away from her not wanting to keep eye contact. I did indeed know that.