Guarded Heart (The GH Series)

Chapter Sixteen

I groaned when my alarm went off. If it were not on my phone, I swear I would have launched it across the room and hope it would smash to smithereens.

Switching of the alarm and looking over my notifications, I noticed that I had a text messaged from Ashley.

Ashley: Morning gorgeous lady. I know that you are probably asleep, but I wanted to text to say that I appreciated our chat last night. Despite having massive bags under my eyes this morning! Speak to you soon babe. Ash xx.

I found myself actually smiling at her text whilst inwardly encouraging myself to get a grip. I sat there, rereading the message and the smile does not want to seem to drop from my face. My fingers hovered over the screen thinking of a response.

Callie: Good afternoon Ash. I stayed up until Fiona went to work. Our conversation has been playing on my mind. But I bet you went to bed and took your frustration out with some finger work. ;-) Cal x

I really could not resist. I just enjoy winding people up; it is just in my nature.

Finally hauling my ass off my bed, I went to the bathroom and took my shower. Hopefully, it will keep me awake and focused on my day ahead.

Hearing my phone bleep with its message tone, I automatically started grinning when I see Ash's name pop up on the screen.

Ashley: A little presumptuous my dear Callie, but I might later on...Knowing that you are doing a PT session... (It's a huge turn on) xx

Well fuck. Under my skin she goes again. I cannot wait until our next date.

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Friday is finally here, and Ashley and I have been texting back and forth, rather flirtatiously if I do say so myself. We haven't had a chance to meet up during the week due to conflicting schedules with my work and her university work.

So far, Ashley has not let it slip where we are going for our date. I really need to know so I can plan my outfit but since she had kept her mouth shut, I had to drop her a text asking since she wouldn't tell me where we are going, what the correct attire would be for our date.

Callie: Okay, since you will not tell me where we are going, can you at least tell me what time and what the dress code is please?

I threw my phone in my bag and left work. Once I was home and sitting on the sofa having a drink of water, I went into my bag again to retrieve my phone.

Ashley: Five o'clock. (I really need to see you; it has been frustrating as hell) and just casual wear will be fine. :) x

Again, a simple text message sending me in to a freaking goofball with a grin plastered over my face.

Five o'clock came and Ashley was bang on time. I knew my casual outfit would make her eyes pop out of her skull. Grinning and then opening the door for her. "Hey you..."

"Wow. Are you trying to kill me? Yep, eyes popped out her skull.

"What this old thing?" I mischievously smirked at her.

Okay so I had a little skin showing. I had selected my t-shirt that is figure hugging, "Oui" emblazed over it, tied at a knot at the bottom showing off my stomach and wearing black hip hugging jeans and my white Nike trainers.

"Mmhmm. How am I supposed to concentrate on driving with you dressed like that?" I swear she was almost salivating in front of me.

"Well, I don't know. You did state casual and this is casual." I love how easy it is to wind Ashley up. "You look beautiful by the way."