Ashton met Alexander the next day at their gym. The interaction did him well although he didn’t get any information on Hayley. Alyssa was going to her grandparents' house in California and Alexander was planning to join her there with Eva. They were so busy with their own lives that no one knew anything about Hayley. Ashton drove over to Hayley’s mansion and waited to see her. His condition was like that of a scorned lover. What choices did he have? She still had her phone switched off. The security guards at his condominium informed him in the morning that she had vacated her apartment last night. It shocked him immensely. There was only one place for her to go to and that was her parents' house. So here he waiting patiently a little further down the street. After five minutes, he saw Hayley and her dad leave the mansion gates in her dad’s car. Were they going to work on a Sunday? He followed them to see where they were off. This time, he was determined to clear the misunderstandin

Ashton went out, straight to Silver Spring Resorts to have a word with the security guards. He had to know what was happening. He couldn’t let Madison create problems in his relationship with Hayley. He approached the guards on duty who immediately greeted him with respect. Ashton produced a picture of Madison from his mobile phone and showed it to them. “Have you seen this woman around here in the last two months?” The guards looked at the photograph and recognized her immediately. “Yes sir. That’s your girlfriend, Madison. She came here a few times to see you.” Ashton’s jaws dropped at the information. What? So Madison arrived here claiming to be his girlfriend! He seethed with fury and faced the clueless guards. “How can you blindly believe anyone and allow them entry without my permission? This woman is just an acquaintance of mine and hasn’t met me at all when she arrived here. How is it that I don’t have any information on this?” he reprimanded them. “Oh, we’re sorry, Mr. P

Ashton waited patiently for Hayley outside her gate. He wanted to go inside and get her but her mom’s words echoed in his mind and he stayed in the car. Hayley peered at him from her balcony and rushed inside. Under the streetlights, Ashton saw her looking hot in a black dress that clung to her curves. He couldn’t wait to hold her in his arms tonight. Soon the wicket gates opened and Hayley emerged with a shy smile on her face. With her thick shiny hair bouncing at every step she took, her curvaceous figure swaying tantalizingly as she walked towards him, Ashton was drowned in her beauty. His body started revolting against his decision to go away. Why should he, when Hayley confessed her love for him? Why would he step down because of her mother? Her opinions didn’t matter to him because he hardly knew her. What mattered to him was Hayley’s feelings. If she wanted him to stay, he would. Ashton got down to open the door for her. “Thanks. I was dreading the drive!” she said breathless

The movie was wonderful, but his nearness distracted Hayley right from the beginning. The kiss had her yearning for more. She wanted to say so many things to him instead of wasting the time watching a movie. If she didn’t stop him now, she never could. Eventually, she would have to leave to attend Sienna’s wedding. What if she didn’t see him again?After some time, she sighed and turned towards him only to find him staring back at her. “Enjoying yourself?” he asked her, leaning a little towards her. “No. And you?” He smiled at her honest reply, but slowly shook his head. “Wanna go somewhere else?” he stretched, eager to get going. “Yes.” They wrapped up the blanket and closed the trunk space. Climbing back into the car, they drove off, unaware of a pair of jealous eyes following them everywhere they went. This time, Ashton didn’t go anywhere in particular. He turned into a blind lane off the main street and parked his car. “So, don’t you like movies anymore? You girls were crazy

For the next few days, Hayley was busy with work. Her dad agreed to bail her out. By Wednesday, she was totally drained out when she remembered the list Sienna had asked her to buy. Henry drove her to the shopping mall, and she purchased to her heart's content, buying a few dresses for herself as well. What if Ashton agreed to accompany Alexander? She eagerly waited to meet him. It had been almost two weeks since he left and hadn’t contacted her since. She was dying to know about his welfare. Henry went to the parking area to dump the shopping bags while she shopped for the bridesmaid’s dress. Afterwards, she went to the washroom. She was so engrossed in her thoughts that she didn’t notice Madison walk into the washroom with a scowl on her face, her eyes glued on her target. This was the only opportunity she would get. Having tailed Hayley for the last two weeks, it irked her immensely to see a bodyguard always with her. She wanted to get Hayley alone. She came to a stop right in f