Chapter 2
Outside the room, I crumpled to the ground, unable to hold myself up any longer. The menstrual cramps were hitting hard and fast, leaving me too weak to even make it to the bathroom.
Then a shadow fell over me.
A familiar voice spoke: “What’s this? Heartbroken and wanting to rekindle old flames?”
I looked up to see Ash Harrington leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching me with an unreadable expression. His black outfit and sharp features were half–hidden in the dim light, but I could make out the clean lines of his lips.
In that moment, a surge of hurt welled up inside me at his accusation. Tears started falling before I could stop them.
Ash’s demeanor changed instantly. He dropped his arms and rushed to me.
“Don’t cry. I shouldn’t have said that.”
His strong arms lifted me effortlessly from the ground. The scent of cedar wrapped around me, making my heart
flutter.
I wrapped my arms around his neck and whispered: “My period… the cramps are really bad.”
Ash paused: “Started early this month?”
I nodded, my lips accidentally brushing his jaw as I rested my head on his broad shoulder.
He carried me to his car, turned on the heat, and said: “Wait here. I’ll get your pads and painkillers.”
After he closed the door, I watched his tall figure disappear under the amber streetlights.
Minutes later, a video call came through.
“They’re out of your usual brand. See anything here you prefer?”
But before I could answer, I heard a familiar, surprised voice in the background.
Julian sauntered into the store, arm around his date’s waist, and looked Ash up and down: “So this is why you turned down drinks tonight! You’re shopping for some mystery woman! Come on, who are you video calling? Let me see who finally caught the great Ash Harrington’s attention!”
Julian reached for the phone, but I instinctively moved away from the camera.
He never got to grab it though. One cold look from Ash was enough to make him back off.
“Fine, fine, keep your secrets. But you better introduce us sometime!
“Oh hey, Ash – I ran into Olivia tonight. She walked into the wrong room, caught me kissing another girl. Thank god
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After My Fiancé Fake Death, I Married His Best Friend
Chapter 2
the guys thought fast and told her I had amnesia. I’ll play with this for a while, then ‘recover‘ my memories.
“And hey, thanks again for suggesting I fake my death back then. Best idea ever gave me the perfect excuse to have
some fun!”
The video shook once, then cut off abruptly.
