Her Smell

113- Fred Segal's

Cara's POV

Today, we will be eating out with my friends. I find it so important to introduce Ash to my close knit friends, family friends and business partners. She is my queen afterall. Ashley has always been so hesitant in going into my professional state and I understand her.

People will call it hipocrisy and she will be tagged as a gold digger but what people don't understand is, on their presence, I wasn't the only millionaire at their midst. My wife, I mean my girl is also one and hosnestly, as much as Ashley don't wanna interfere with how I manage everything, I wanted her to be part of my life, publicly, privately- business wise as well.

We had a serious talk about it and I will let her be for now but sooner or later, I will introduce her to my associates formally.

I am currently on the sofa watching a classic flick on TV when my gorgeous girl joined me, she's dressed casually ad then I realized that I wasn't groomed and ready to go out.

"Baby, you look just fine. Don't stress your self to much. We will just meet your close friends. It is gonna be okay." Ashley said and I got back to my senses.

"Okay, you ready, love?" I asked looking at her amazing face. She really is a goddess.

"I am, baby. Are we getting the boys later?" Ashley asked and I nodded.

"Ok then. I will deive today my queen. So, stay back and relax, chonchie."Ashley said with a chuckle.

"Oooh, I love that pet name. Is that a signal for me to lock you to our bed, love? Because, we can jut forget the world and be on our own world?" I said raising both of my eyebrows. Lust clearly visible to Ash and she is blushing, how cute.

"Hey! You casanova, stop it, I am still exhausted from last night. You really took it out on me after the concert. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining baby, I am just so shock of you being 10x dominant than you usually do." Ashley said blushing so hard and I am so happy.

"What can I say? I love me some Ashley." I smiled and got on the passenger seat. On our way to Fred Segal, I already noticed the paps car followin us but I did not tell Ash as she was driving. I didn't want her anxiety attack happen. I secretly hope they just mind their own business but we both understand where we stand.

"These paps are so persistent. I don't care if they follow us, I juat hope thwy won't swarm us like all the time." I sat there shocked at what she said.

"What?Baby, I am as observant as you are. I know that they have been following us since we left home. I just don't want to startle you that is why I kept mum about it. If they got us today, I wouldn't mind. I'd rather kiss you senseless in front of them than got into accident trying to avoid them. I cannot do that with you on board." Ashley said and she smiled taking my hand with her.

"So be it. You're with me and I am with you. To hell with everyting else." I said with conviction.

We arrived at Fred Segal's and I notice my friends waiting for us with bodyguards. Wow, they really did prepare everything, huh.

Ash and I got off the car and was readily protected by guards. We made our way to the restaurant and found out that a private dining area was also peepared. It is understamdable considering one of our companions is a couple who owned jne of the biggest ranches in LA. They are my parents friends and we have known each other since I was younger.

The food was served and we enjoyed our lunch talking about random things. I observe how my friends took care of Ashley and I am so proud.

"Babe, you should be eating. You just stayed frozen looking at Mary and I here." Ashley said everybody took notice of me. I saw my friends looking at us with pride and I chuckled lowly. I started eating with Ashley feeding me from time to time while she continue her chat with Mary.

Anne signalled me to follow her for a while. I stood up and excused myself and Ashley nodded. I met Anne outside the female comfort room.

"She is a good one, try not to hurt her. I've known you since you were little and I have never seen you this happy, Caz. Your dad told me that you were a little hesitant about being so open but I certainly noticed that it is not the case with Ashley. Be happy, you deserve it. I may not know the entertainment business but I know that you and Ashley are just afraid to lose what yoy both have. Talk to Ashley so you will know what she thinks, make decisions about your relationship openly and discuss what concerns you with your partner. Open communication is always the key. I know your dad told me to enlighten you and I undertand. I married my sweetheart afterall and it was not easy for me and my wife at first. Be free Caz, kiss her, love her, honor her. She deserves it and she is worth it. You got yourself a keeper, buddy. You'll be happy." Anne said with a proud smile and my eyes started to tear up.

"Hey, did I say something wrong?" Anne said and tapped my back until I sobbed.

"Can you get Ashley for me?" I said and Anne was gone the next second. I collapsed on the floor.

"Baby?"I heard Ashley's voice and I went out of the cubicle and took a hold of her. Ashley was shocked but after seeing my eyes, she consolled me like a baby.

"I love you. You know that right? You're the first one who broke my defenses and saw the little insecure child in me. You saw me at my worst and you still stayed. Why?" I said sobbing.

"Because you are my life. I was not just you who was in an awful place when we met. It was you who triggered the woman in me to be the person who I have always been and it was you who showed me your realiest self. The person who loved me at my darkest and stood by me, still holding my hand as I battle my way to freedom od self expression. You cannot push me away, Cara because I love you first. I was your fan girl. Your flaw is the reson why you are perfect. Your heart is fragile as mine is and I am ready to let the world kniw that you are mine. Let pick the perfect date to anmounce it and I will let our publicists know. Sara will have a filled day, baby. " Ashley said looking into my eyes and right there and then I took her lips in mine. The world is ours and I am so loved by my queen.