Part 25
I woke up the next morning with my head resting comfortably on Ashley's chest. I looked up to see him still sleeping soundly, so I quietly got out of bed, pulled on my dressing gown, then wandered into the bathroom. I showered, then brushed my teeth. As I was fiddling with my hair, Ashley wandered up behind me in just his pajama bottoms.
“Good morning gorgeous.” he said, lightly kissing the side of my neck. I smiled and turned around, kissing his lips.
“Morning you.” I said. I wrapped my arms around his neck, kissing him again.
“What shall we do today?” I asked once we'd pulled apart.
“I don't know. What do you want to do?” he asked. I shrugged.
“I don't know, maybe go for a swim, or we can go for a walk down to the shops today.” I suggested. He nodded his head in agreement, kissing my forehead.
“Yeah, we can pop down to the shops and just look around.” he said. I smiled, softly kissing his cheek...
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Later in the morning, after we got derssed, Ashley and I headed down to the shops. We found this really cute shop with nice tops, so I decided that I'd get something for the girls, to thank them for all of their support through everything.
“Babe, what exactly are you looking for?” Ashley asked, watching as I looked through the different tops.
“Something for the girls. They deserve something for being so wonderful and supportive.” I answered. I finally found some, so I got one for each of the girls. I paid for them, then me and Ashley wandered outside. As we continued down the street, my phone buzzed. I pulled it out to see a new text from Kimberley.
Hey darling! How's Spain? -Kimba x
Hello babe! It's great so far, nice and sunny and beautiful! How's England? -Chez x
It's the usual, you know, raining and a bit chilly, and gross looking outside. It's the kind of weather that I could just sleep in -Kimba x
Aw babe! So guess what! I miss you!! -Chez x
I miss you too! Me, Nic, Saz, and Nadz all went out last night, and agreed that it's not the same without you. When are you due back? -Kimba x
End of the week. When I get back, then we'll all go out. We've gotta start preparing for the tour anyway. -Chez x
So glad you remembered that. Well I'll let you get back to Ashley. Love you! -Kimba x
Alright then babe, see you soon! Love you too! -Chez x
I smiled and slipped my phone back into my pocket, then continued shopping with Ashley.....
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That night, after we'd gone out to dinner, Ashley told me that he had a surprise waiting for me. As we walked back up to the room, I couldn't help but wonder what it could possibly be. Finally, after what seemed like ages, we got to our room. I put our key in the slot, and we headed inside. After shutting and locking the door, he took my hand and led me to the bedroom. That's, when I saw it. On the bed, were rose pedals, in the shape of a heart, and rose pedals were all around the bed. It honestly brought tears to my eyes.
“Aw, Ash.” I said, smiling at him. He then pulled a box from the little bedside table.
“For you.” he said. I smiled and opened the box, only to see a diamond bracelet. On the back, he'd gotten it engraved, so it read: I'm yours always and forever. Love you xxxx -Ash. I looked up at him and smiled again, kissing him softly.
