Chapter 25

Fuck, where did that come from? I literally saw him today. But that is it. Since I stood my ground against his charm a week ago, we haven't really seen eye to eye. Ashley being here with me is enough to distract me from thoughts of him, but I can't help myself. I miss what it felt like to be in his arms. I miss his kisses. It always shook me to the core.

"I know right! I didn't know you had it in you." Finally Ashley grabs the package containing our food and starts unpacking it. I breathe a sigh of relief. It actually feels good to offload all these on her.

She is a great listener, though she could do away with the dramatic flair and effects. And I was crazy to think I could actually keep it away from her.

"Please. You don't have the monopoly on messiness." I scoff at her.

She rolls her eyes and we settle into momentary silence to eat. We got Chinese take outs from my favourite place. Courtesy of Linc's money. I have been living comfortably since being here. I don't