Ashton sat in the meeting room, staring at the projecting screen thoughtlessly. The accounting head of Schwimmer Corporation was detailing the monthly performance and profits of the company but Ashton had his thoughts somewhere else.  He kept trying Katherine's number from the moment she left home that morning but she wouldn't bother attending his calls or answer to his texts. He knew she was pissed off at him but what was he supposed to do when his best friend spent the whole night whining about her ex. Callie wanted Ashton to stay with her at her apartment till she fell asleep. He did not want to sound rude to his friend by refusing to stay and hence they kept talking for a while, then Ashton insisted on watching a movie to take her mind off that jerk ex-boyfriend of hers. It was almost early in morning when she finally went to her bedroom to slee

Callie was up all night, like she had been from the day Ashton's parents had announced their wedding date. She drew the curtains aside, letting the sunlight enter into her dull room. She looked out of the window sadly. The morning sky was clear and bright, hinting the end of winter in Manhattan.She picked up her laptop and shoved it into her bag, before walking out of her room."Honey, breakfast is ready." Callie's mom, Maria announced from the dinning hall while arranging the table.Callie didn't bother answering her mom and instead, walked to where her car was parked."Callie, sweety, Callie..." Maria kept calling her, however Callie paid no attention to her and got into her car. The sudden change in her behaviour bewildered her parents, colleagues and friends. The once energetic, friendly and  creative fashion designer in her was gone. She became aggressive towards everyone aroun

Chapter 25  “Mrs. Ashton Schwimmer.” Ashton snaked his arms around Katherine, distracting her from the conversation that she was having with her friends. She was already out of her wedding gown and her hair was let down into beautiful waves.“We will be late to our honeymoon if we don’t start now, darling.” He cooed into her ears, sending sparks down her core. “Excuse us ladies.” He said to her friends and pulled her towards the brand new car that he had presented to Katherine as a wedding gift. It was beautifully decorated with colourful flowers and ribbons. Her family and friends were gathered around the couple and wished them good luck to their new beginning.“What about my bags?” She asked Laura

Chapter 27  “What’s with the long face, honey?” David asked seeing Callie’s sullen face.“Ashton isn’t picking up my calls, dad and he left me here all alone even after I literally begged him to stay with me.” She whined like a small child. Callie was day by day losing her self-control when it came to Ashton. She began to yearn for his constant attention. Sh

Ashton was back home after staying at the hospital for three nights. He trod to their bedroom, calling out Katherine’s name softly when he didn’t find her in the living room or the kitchen. He opened the door to their bedroom and saw she was sleeping with the lights on.Her face was marred with tear strains.The tip of her nose were pink.Her eyes were puffy even while they were closed.