Chapter 4

The billionaires heirs

Ashley...

Five months later...

I woke up to the sound of my alarm going off. I let out a groan, knowing it was time to get ready for work. I wish I could lay here the whole day but sadly, I need to work to support myself and my child.

I slowly got up from the bed and made my way to the bathroom.

I turned the shower on and got in as I thought about the past five months. I got a job as a waitress at a small coffee shop, and luckily the owners are two very sweet old people. I do enjoy working there but sometimes I wish I could do something else. Don't get me wrong, the salary is perfect but my feet are killing me at the end of the day, especially now since they swell a lot. Jason came back a month after my divorce and he was livid when he found out what Adrian had said about us having an affair and the fact that he picked Tonya's side over me.

He helped me find an apartment, which the two of us now share, saying I don't need to be alone to face the pregnancy and the bills that come with the apartment.

Sandra and Cassady come by regularly, bringing gifts for the baby and me. They haven't spoken to Adrian since we got divorced, saying they would rather let the family be mad at them than abandon me.

I'm currently busy studying as well. I want to run my own business someday. Jason and Aunt Lucy are teaching me how to bake, since that is my passion.

I got dressed and walk to the kitchen, where I welcomed the smell of freshly baked bread. I saw Jason already standing with a glass of juice when I walked in.

"Breakfast is ready." Jason smiled, showing me to take a seat.

"Thank you, Jason." I smile as I take the juice from him.

"Are you going to a shoot today?" I asked him.

"Yes, and I want to know if you are interested in a photoshoot." He asked me as he sat down next to me.

"What kind of photoshoot?" I asked, taking a bite from the freshly baked bread.

"It's Freddie's maternity range and he wants someone to model in it."

I look at him, unsure. "I don't know Jason; you know, I don't like the glam and everything that comes with it," I say.

"I know that's why I told him I would talk to you first besides his paying good money and who knows, maybe you will become a model after this," he chuckles as I throw a piece of bread in his face.

"I will let you know but I don't promise anything," I say as I stand up.

"Thank you for breakfast but I should get going now," I say, kissing his cheeks.

"See you later, Ash!" he yells as I close the door behind me.

I quickly walked to the bus stop, just in time to catch the bus. I give the driver my money and walk to the back of the bus.

I got to work just in time. "Oh, Ash, look at you," Aunt Lucy smiled as soon as she saw me.

"Hey, aunt Lucy."

"You are getting bigger by the day; are you sure you are only expecting one?" She asked with a chuckle.

"Yup, I'm sure."

I look at my seven-month-old belly and smile. It won't be long before I get to hold him in my arms. Yes, I'm expecting a boy. I found out with my last check-up.

I quickly began to get the tables ready since mornings are one of our busiest times when Aunt Lucy came to me. "Oh, dear, I'm sorry to bother you but Natasha isn't in yet. Can you please take the order at table six?" she asked.

"No problem, go. I know you need to go to the doctor with Uncle Michael." I smile, taking a notebook.

"You are a dear; call me if you need anything; hopefully, Natacha will be in soon," she said before walking out.

I walk to table six and as soon as I look up, my whole world comes crashing down. I wanted to run away. I am not ready to face them yet.

The two of them were sitting next to each other and whispering sweet nothings. "Excuse me, sir," I finally said after taking in a big breath.

"May I take your orders?" I asked as I looked at them without any emotion.

Adrian looked up first and I felt my heart about to explode when I saw his face. He hasn't changed a bit. I noticed he had a beard and groomed it, as I have always loved it.

He looks at me with cold eyes and I feel them piercing holes in my body. His eyes went from my face to my stomach and I thought I saw admiration for a second in his eyes before he glared at me and said, "What are you doing here?" He asked in a dangerous voice, making Tonya look up for the first time.

As soon as she sees me, she puts on a fake smile. "Oh, Ash," she said, taking Adrian's hand. "Are you working here?"

I lift my head high as I look at her and say, "It's Ms. Anderson; the only people I love get to call me Ash, and to answer your question, yes, I'm working here."

"Don't you dare talk to her like that again! Now apologize to her!" he gritted out angrily.

"It's okay, babe; she didn't mean it like that," Tonya said, placing her hands on his chest and smirking at me.

Wow, that was fast.

"I don't care; she has no right to talk to you like that," Adrian said, taking her hand.

"I want to speak to your boss," he demanded.

"She isn't in right now."

What does he want to do now?

"Very well, I will give Lucy a call."

I roll my eyes again as I wait for them to place their order.

"Oh, my Ash, you are getting big!" Tonya says, pointing at my belly.

"I believe that's part of being pregnant."

"Now, can I have your orders, please?" I asked again as I took out my pen.

"No need; we won't be eating here," Adrian says, standing up, and Tonya quickly follows him.

"I guess Jason realized what a whore you are and dumped your ass," Adrian said in disgust as he looked at me.

I just stare at him, not believing that this is the same man that I once loved.

He walked past me, pushing me with his shoulder, saying, "Dirty whore."

I waited for them to leave before I let the tears roll down my face.

I can't believe he would say something like that!

I ran to the bathroom and went into one of the stalls as I let myself cry, repeating the words he had just said.

"How could you forget about everything we shared this quickly?" I sobbed.

After I was done crying, I washed my face and went back to work.

Just before closing time, Aunt Lucy came back and asked to speak to me and I knew Adrian had something to do with it. "Ashley, my dear, I don't know how to say this but unfortunately, I can't employ you any longer," she said as she took out her checkbook.

"Why? What happened?" I asked even though I already knew.

"Ashley, I don't need any more waiters, and seeing that you are pregnant, I thought it's best if I let you go," Aunt Lucy said, giving me the check.

I look at her in disbelief. I can't believe she fell for his stories! I thought she would know me by now but I guess I was wrong.

I take the check and leave, not sure what I was going to do now.

How could he do this to me?