His Undying Love ✓

10.

Ash and I immediately pulled away from each other as grandma Delilah walked over to us. We both looked around awkwardly and she smiled at us

"Um... grandma...we...we were just" I tried explaining and she just crossed her hands

"Lemme guess, Ash was trying to remove something from your eyes" she arched her brows

"Yes" Ash and I both said in unison and she chuckled. Damn... I remember we gave her that line when she caught us like this years ago.

"This reminds me of when you two were younger, I remember when you used to sneak around the house to kiss" she giggled

"Um... grandma, Dawn and I are not together anymore" Ash muttered

"Then why do I still see love in your eyes for each other and why are you two kissing up here when there's a party downstairs"

"I just can't grandma... We can't be together anymore" Ash answered which broke my heart and I looked down sadly

"Listen my dear, life is short. You don't know what tomorrow holds for you. You shouldn't continue torturing yourself. It's obvious you guys are still very much into each other" my eyes were getting teary "some people aren't as lucky to be with the one they love or even find love, don't waste what you have. Sort things out and come downstairs" with that she walked away leaving us alone.

"I'm sorry Dawn.... I shouldn't have put you in such situation" Ash said looking like he had committed a sin

"Are you saying you are sorry for kissing me?" Please don't say you're sorry. I silently prayed. You'll break my heart beyond repair if you say so

"We shouldn't have" that did it, I couldn't take it anymore and I excused myself, I heard Ash call after me but I'm not going to put up with this anymore.

I rushed down the stairs with Ash tailing behind me. Luckily, we didn't catch the attention of the guests. I was still trying to get away from him when I bumped into Kayla. Great [Eyeroll]

She looked between me and Ash quizzically "what's going on? Why are you chasing after each other" ugh!! Is it terrible for me to say I dislike this girl..... Her presence just makes me sick.

"Kayla... I" Ash started but I quickly interjected, I don't want any more drama on my birthday

"Everything is fine Kayla, please excuse me" I walked away leaving them to argue if they like.

I can't help feeling like my birthday has been ruined. Everyone was having fun except me. I didn't want my parents to suspect or anything so I danced with Zack, Charlie, dad and uncle Ethan.

I avoided Ash like a plague throughout the rest of the party. I can't believe he regretted our kiss. Thinking about the kiss and how he softly moved his lips with mine was making me weak in the knees. Ash is such an idiot, I could feel that he still wants to be with me but, for some psychotic reason, he was holding back. I can't continue living my life like this, pinning over a man that doesn't have the balls to stand up for what he wants.

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After the party, I went to freshen up. I laid on my bed. The room was annoyingly quiet due to Faye's absence. She and Zack went on a date after the party. So here I am still admiring the necklace Ash gave to me while remembering our kiss.

Guys.... do you think I'm pathetic?

I just can't help it, it's our first kiss since eight years now and I can't stop thinking about it. I haven't been with anyone during this past eight years, it's not like I didn't date or go out with anyone. I just ended up comparing other guys to Ash. None of them could be like him....

My goodness, I'm so fucked up. I'm starting to think Ash gave me a love potion or something because I can't get rid of my feelings for him. I got up and went toward my mirror, finally put on the necklace, it felt a bit cold as it came in contact with my skin. I was still looking at myself when I heard a knock on the door. Could Faye be back so soon? I wasn't really expecting her to even come home tonight at all.

I went to open the door and saw grandma there "hey Grandma" I allowed her in, closing the door behind us

"Hope I'm not disturbing you, I just came to talk to you" I led her to my bed and we both sat on it

"Not at all grandma, I was only checking my birthday presents" which wasn't entirely a lie. She noticed the necklace on my neck

"Did lover boy gift that to you?" She wiggled her brows causing me to blush. "Your mother told me you plan on traveling to Dubai" I knew mom would tell her, she doesn't really want me to go

"Yes grandma. I'll be leaving next tomorrow, I already spoke with the agent and I've paid for the house" I explained

"Why do you want to go pumpkin?" I sighed

"Grandma, I want to get away from my problems for awhile, put myself together cause right now I'm a huge mess. I want a fresh start"

"I know you are leaving because of Ash. I still don't understand why you two are hurting yourself by being apart" she furrowed her brows

"Grandma I love him very much and I still want to be with him, but...but I think he doesn't love me anymore" I whispered softly but loud enough for her to hear

"Nonscence. I could still see love in his eyes for you today. Maybe he's being manipulated by that skinny young lady he came with today" she scowled

"Grandma!!" I burst out laughing "that skinny young lady is his girlfriend"

"Well I think he needs some spanking to set him straight. How can he choose that girl who looks like she only eats salad and vegetables over my pumpkin. I'm going to teach him a lesson when next I see him" we both laughed

"There's nothing wrong with salad and vegetables grandma" I said in between laughter

"I know but still..." She smiled

"Thanks grandma... For making me laugh tonight" she hugged me

"Do you really have to go?" She asked sadly

"Yes grandma. There's nothing for me here anymore" she smiled weakly, hugging me again

"If this is what you truly want, I'll support you. Happy birthday once again pumpkin"

"Thanks grandma" I laid her head on her bosom and she stroked my hair

"It's well with you my child" she whispered in my hair as I slowly began to drift off to a dreamless sleep.

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Phew!!!
Grandma Delilah is right if you ask me. Ash definitely needs someone to set him straight. What do you think??