Chapter 4
I hate this.
I’m with Hailey, Vincent and Asher, walking around in the mall, and Hailey is frowning, Vincent and Asher both aren’t talking.
“Vincent, can we get something to eat?” Hailey asked and he nodded
“Let’s go” he mumbled
“Wait. You guys go ahead, because we need to go back” Asher said, grabbing a hold of my hand and pulling me out of the car. Sparks.
“Asher, you are my mate right?” I asked and he chuckled
“I told you last time, sweetheart. Stop dreaming” he opened the car door, picking me up, he placed me in the car, and closed the door.
He ran around the car, and sat in his seat, starting the car up.
“But Asher, the spar-” he shook his head
“Sparks? I don’t feel anything?” He was confused
Maybe, I’m just imagining it.
“Okay. Where are we going?” I asked.
“We’re going to work, sweetheart” he smirked, taking a left, the opposite way of the castle.
“Will you stop calling me sweetheart”
“No, sweetheart” he chuckled as I crossed my arms and stared outside.
After a couple of minutes we reached a big company. Blake companies. Vincent’s place?
“Why are we here?” I asked
“Because I need to get something” he opened the door, and stepped out.
“Don’t move” I nodded as he closed the door and ran inside.
Asher looks hot in a suit. Lilly said
I know. But he’s not my mate.
He is. She replied, blocking me out.
You’re just desperate, and want a mate. No answer.
After 10 minutes of waiting for him, I had enough. I opened the door and stepped out, closing it behind me. I walked to the building and went straight inside.
I know the building like the back of my hand, because of Vincent and uncle Tyler.
I walked towards Stella, and smiled at her.
“Stella do you know where Asher went?” She nodded
“Mr Hayes is on the top floor” I nodded walking towards the elevator. I stood inside and waited for it to reach the top floor,with a couple of other workers.
I also know that Vincent has kept human workers as well.
The door opened and I walked inside, towards the main office. I walked inside to see Asher sat on the chair, writing.
“You make me sit in the car for ten minutes, just because of this?” I questioned closing the door and walking towards him.
“Stand outside, sweetheart” he mumbled, not looking up at me and instead carried on writing.
“Asher, I need to go home”
“Tell a driver to take you” he muttered, like it was obvious.
“Okay” I whispered, and walked out of the door.
I walked out of the building and started walking home.
Fuck him.
I heard a car’s horn behind me and I stopped.
“What are you doing here, alone, Layla?” I heard Vincent’s voice. I sighed in relief, turning towards the car, and sat in the back, as Hailey was sitting in the front.
“I was taking a walk. Hey Vincent,you do know that Asher was in your office?” He nodded, and started driving.
“I know. I sold the company to hi-”
“What?” I exclaimed as he stared at Hailey through the rear mirror.
“I need to spend time with my family. I need to help Bella with the kids” she blushed slightly and I nodded
“Oh, but why did you sell it?”
“Just. When Asher leaves, I’ll be taking over, it’s just not mine anymore. Dad knows about it, and so does everyone else.” I nodded as he parked outside the castle.
“Why am I always the last one to find out?” Hailey shrugged getting out of the car with me
“You might still be sleeping up there” she tapped my brain and I narrowed my eyes at her.
“Yeah right. Someone’s just upset that Vincent isn’t talking to them” I smirked and Vincent wrapped an arm around Hailey’s shoulder, pulling her closer.
“Who says I can stop talking to Bella?” he smiled at her, placing a kiss on her nose.
“Okay” I rolled my eyes and walked inside to see Claire walking out of the kitchen.
“Oh Layla. Is Asher with you?” She asked and I shook my head
“He’s at work” she shook her head
“That boy and work” she mumbled, pulling her phone out of her pocket.
She was calling him.
“Asher. No- you listen to me. I need you to come home....yes I know, you’re busy, but you need to come home. Layla- she’s been hurt...no you have to come home.... I know we can take her to the doctor.” She shook her head
“That boy” she looked at me.
“Well, you can either go back and wait next to him, because he needs to tell you something” I nodded
I was bored, so I was ready to go.
“I’ll go” she smiled, clapping her hands.
“Okay. You better go” I nodded picking up my keys, which Vincent had left in the morning.
I walked outside and sat in my car. I could see Hailey and Vincent walking around the garden. Hailey was laughing and Vincent was smiling at her.
Even though I fake dated Vincent, I was happy that he was happy. He’s my best friend, And he’s happy.
I drove back to the company and parked outside.
I walked inside, ignoring everyone, and upstairs to his office.
“Ashe-” I walked inside to see him still writing.
I closed the door as he looked up at me.
“I thought you were hurt, sweetheart?” He smirked, placing his pen down, crossing his arms, leaning back on the chair.
“I wasn’t. Why do you work so much?” I asked sitting on the desk.
“Off” I shook my head
“I said off” I shook my head again.
“What are you going to do, if I don’t get off?”
He smirked, placing his hands on my thigh. “This” he pushed me off the desk, and I fell down.
“Fuck” I whispered touching my head slightly.
“Did I hurt you, sweetheart?”
“No. Of course not. I’m perfect” I mumbled standing up slowly.
“Your mom said you needed to tell me something?” I asked sitting down on the small couch
“Oh yes. Our wedding will be tomorrow”
“What!” I shouted standing up
“This is too early. I can’t do that. It’s too early, Asher.” I mumbled and he stood up
“I know. I have work, and I need to get it done, early. So tomorrow, we’re getting married, and leaving for New York” I stepped back, shaking my head.
“Asher, it’s too early” I whispered looking up at him.
“Touch luck” he grabbed his blazer, and my hand.
“Asher, just listen to me” I mumbled as he pulled out of the room, and to the elevator.
“I said it. We’re getting married tomorrow,sweetheart” he smirked just as the doors opened and we stood inside.
“Ashe-”
“Stop! It’s final” he growled at me. His growl was furious, demanding me to stop.
I stopped. I lowered my head a little, not making eye contact,
“Stand proud, kitten” he pulled my chin up slightly as we walked out of the lobby.
“You’re getting married to Asher Hayes” he smirked opening the door for me
I nodded sitting in the car.
He sat inside and started driving back to the castle.
“What’s wrong Cara?” He asked
“Will you stop with the nicknames?” I turned to him and he smirked
“Nope” He parked the car outside the castle.
I got out and walked inside straight upstairs to my room.
Fuck him!