15. STOP WITH THE LECTURE.

The next morning, Ashley was up so she could have the chance of appreciating Alex. She was lucky to find him standing beside the pool with a cup of coffee in his hand. He was staring at the valley ahead of him and didn't bother to look at her even after she got to his side.

"Good morning." She mumbled.

Alex stared at his cup and shook its contents a little bit before taking a sip.

Ashley didn't mind his behavior. She was getting used to it.

"Thank you for yesterday." She smiled while pulling her fingers behind her.

"I know that I was a bit immature by following you around. I was just curious yesterday and wanted to make sure that you are okay so..."

"Stop with the lecture." Alex interrupted her.

"Huh?" Ashley was taken aback by his response. He did not spare her a glance and just turned his face the other way. The best way to do this was to ignore her.

"Excuse me? What do you mean by this?" She asked him for more clarification. Alex then drank the