Chapter recap:
He just stared at me so I smiled, "I think we got off to a bad start, so, lets start over. Wouldn't want Sophia to think we're enemies, now would we?"
"I guess not," he answered.
"Great!" then I extended my hand for him, "Hi! My name is Airell Carter."
He then accepted my hand then shook it, "Asher"
I smiled, "It's nice to meet you, Asher. Thank you for letting me stay here. Now, I'll go take a shower."
I started to take the stairs when I remembered something, "Oh, and uhm,"
He turned to look at me.
I continued, "I have no shampoo so I'll be using yours. Sophia's is too kiddie for my taste. Thank you!"
I was about to continue to head upstairs when I heard him mutter, "Brat."
I smiled. I swear I can picture him smirk as he said that.
~♡~
"You can dance like Beyoncé / You can shake like Shakira / 'Cause you're brave, yeah, you're fearless/ And you're beautiful, you're beautiful"
I sang as I was in the shower. I absolutely love this song. I grabbed the shampoo bottle and used it as my microphone and danced. I was about to sway my hips when I heard a knock.
I stopped and listened but whoever knocked didn't knock again.
Meh. Maybe it was all in my head.
"So whine like Rihanna /Go and pose like Madonna / 'Cause you're brave, yeah, you're honest /And you're beautiful, you're beautiful girl"
I continued singing until I heard a knock again and this time, a voice said, "Are you finally done with your concert?"
Oops.
I snickered and replied, "Oh, I'm sorry. I never thought I had a fan! Would you like an autograph?"
Silence came from the other side of the door. But because of my imaginative mind, I pictured him struggling to contain his laughter.
"Just hurry up and don't use up all the hot water," he said then started to walk away.
Oh well. Might as well end my 'mini-concert'. I grabbed a towel and looked at my clothes. Why do I have a feeling that something's missing?
I paused and thought for awhile.
Oh, right! Damn it.
Undies.
In my car. In my compartment. I think there are some stuffs there left.
Okay, Airell. Think. What options do you got?
A. Go to your car wearing a towel?
B. Wear clothes without undies.
C. Wear Sophia's.
D. Ask help from Asher?
F*ck!
Option A is not even an option because I'll bet my life, there are other goons/guys outside. I am not about to parade my glorious body.
Option B is just .. Ew. Period.
Option C. Seriously? Why did I even thought of this option?!
Option D. No way!
Options please!!!
After having a staring contest with the wall for 3 minutes. I finally made up my mind.
Covering up my body with a towel, I walked out the bathroom and started walking around.
I went down and was about to enter the kitchen when I bumped into someone.
Great, just the person I am looking for.
I bowed my head not wanting to look at Asher's reaction. But in my mind, I already know what he would say in ..
3.
2.
1.
"Sorry."
Wait, what?
I looked up and saw him blushing.
Oh my God! Seriously?
I burst out laughing.
This only made his cheeks red even more.
Oh, this is priceless.
I continued laughing until I heard him say, "Okay, you can stop laughing now."
I wiped a tear from my eyes.
"Okay, I'm done laughing," I said in between chuckles.
"What the f*ck are you doing? Why aren't you wearing any clothes?"
That hit me.
"Right, uhm, I need a favor," I said seriously.
"No." He instantly answered then walked away.
I followed him.
"You haven't even heard what I was about to say!"
"Whatever it is, no," he said while washing dishes.
"Please, Asher," I begged while holding on to my towel.
He didn't respond,
"Please."
I looked at him and followed him wherever he went.
"Please!"
"You just get annoying and annoying, don't you?" He finally answered.
"Yes, so please do me this favor,"
He sighed. "What exactly is it that you want?"
I finally breathed out. I was starting to think he might not really do me this favor.
"Okay, this might sound crazy and embarrassing but I need you to please see if I have any undies in my car." I blurted out in one breath.
He just looked at me.
Crooo. Croooo.
"Are you seriously requesting me that?"
What the hell is he thinking?! Like, I'm just fooling around and wanted to have this over the top awkward request?!
Well, he is a guy. Said my inner self.
"Please, Asher? I really have no options right now. And I'm feeling really cold. I know I kind of am already abusing your kindness but theres nothing I can do. When you come back, please tell me of any way that I can possibly repay everything you've done for me,"
Okay, so this is me, called desperate.
Asher just continued to look at me then went out without uttering another word.
What just happened?
Maybe my monologue didn't work.
◇ after 30 minutes ◇
"Cold."
I wrapped the blanket Sophia bought me around my body.
"Are you okay, Aii?"
I smiled at the little girl.
"Yes, Sophie. I'm good,"
Suddenly, the door opened and in came Asher with a wet shirt, carrying my emergency bag.
Last time I'd checked, it isn't raining.
"Here's your bag. I brought your car to the shop I'm working at and they said they'll fix it," he said while handing me my bag.
"Shit, seriously?!" I can't believe it, "but I don't have any money."
"You can pay when it's already fixed"
"Oh my God!"
I instantly stood up and hugged him.
I am seriously at a loss of words right now.
Then suddenly, I heard Sophia giggle, "You look funny Ashy".
Thats when I noticed that Asher stood frozen.
I was wondering why when I realized that I'm only covered with a blanket and a towel.
I instantly stepped away and I felt my cheeks heaten.
He then moved/snapped out from his trance, looked at me, then said, "Wear real clothes. You might get a cold." Then went upstairs.
I was still recovering from awkwardness when I felt Sophia tug the blanket to catch my attention.
"Yes, Soph?"
"Aii, I think you made Ashy's cheeks red too much for one day," the girl said innocently.
"I think so too, Sophie."
~♡~
A/N:
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