All Chapters of Taming Asher : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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Chapter 51 - The GOAT

Faith had left already, leaving Alex who lingered, feeding his eyes on me. “Is everything okay?”My first impulse was to yell at him and order him out, but I knew better. “I’m sorry, Alex. I don’t think I’m in the mood right now. I just received some bad news,”He nodded in understanding, though looked disappointed. “I’m so sorry about that. But…” he hesitated. “I could cheer you up, you know.”I forced a smile. Nah thanks. The only person that could actually cheer me up right now was Suzella. “It’s okay, Alex. Maybe next time, please.” I walked away without another word.Why on earth was I feeling broken about Asher’s call? It’s not like there was anything between us, nor was there the possibility of anything ever being between us.Throughout dinner, I was busy texting Suzella, telling her about what transpired between me and Asher.Suzella, 8:10pm – (Laughing emojis) Forget it, gal. He’ll come around. He is only still brooding over the fact that you had to go.Suzella, 8:10pm – Whic

Chapter 52 - A Choking Response

My first impulse was to push him away as he hugged me, but he smelled so great, so I just let him be and inhaled his scent. I think the hug must have lasted about a quarter of a minute before he finally let go.“Why have you been treating me this way all because I spoke to your dad?”By now, everyone’s attention was centred on us and I almost felt embarrassed. Good thing I had my best outfit on, a fanciful black and white shirt dress that barely touched my knee, paired with white Jimmy choo sneakers. The only good thing I ever got from Aunt Cecil.“I can't believe you're a celebrity here." I folded my arms.He grinned at me like he was blushing. "I'm a celebrity everywhere I go. You're the only one in the world who doesn't acknowledge me.”I raised a brow with a scoff. "Really? Is that why you're blushing?”He laughed hard for real this time. He looks more handsome when he laughed. And that was when he noticed Summer. "No way. You guys are four?”It was my turn to smile. "Why do you

Chapter 53 - At the Spotlight

Asher was seated next to me, and so when I choked, he patted my back gently. “It’s okay.”I stopped after a while, and felt better.I hated the way everyone suddenly stared at me, including Summer, and I felt so embarrassed. I couldn’t stand it so I excused myself and disappeared into the kitchen.My heart raced when I realized Asher was following me.I sat on one of the old kitchen stools and held my head in my hands.“Are you okay?”Is that why you followed me? “I still can’t believe you are here in my family house, dining with us.”He lifted his shoulders and brought them down. “It’s not my fault they like me.”I reached out and smacked him hard on his leg. “Ouch! What’s your deal?”“That’s not the point, moron. The point is that you are here, first of. And not only that, you don’t know the kind of fix you have just put me with this town people, with all that drama that you played out there when you saw me. I wish you just pretended I was invisible, like you do in Xena’s presence.

Chapter 54 - A Beautiful Proposal

I exhaled deeply. “I wasn't done eating before you guys arrived, and I would really like to get back to my meal, right now." I said.Mabel rolled her eyes. Of course, what I said was totally unrelated to her dumb question.She turned to Asher with her brightest smile, who was still with Faith. "Hello, handsome. It's so good to see you.”Asher just stared straight at her, wondering what she was up to."I kept staring at you when I saw you at the church because I thought you looked familiar. Now, I know why." she paused with a smile. “You look like your dad. Mister Simon, right? We have always been eager to meet his family. He is a close family friend of ours, you know. And I'm so pleased to meet you.” She stretched her hands shyly and meekly for a handshake, but Asher didn't take it.He merely stared at her like she was a mannequin. "I'm her boyfriend.”"What?!” Mabel echoed the exact question in my mind.“You were asking Grace. Yes, I'm her boyfriend." With that he walked away with

Chapter 55 - Bubbles in Our Heads

Asher’s proposal left me speechless. I didn’t know what to say or think. As much as the idea sounded great, I wasn’t sure if there would be bad sides to it that I may not see now.Maybe like making out with Asher.And probably getting pregnant too.For goodness sake, why are my thoughts always running wild?“You don’t have to give me a reply now. You can actually think about it.” He said.Is that so? My throat felt somewhat dry. “But your grandma said she doesn’t like the idea of a live-in staff, so I doubt she might want to take me.”Asher gave me a look that said he was annoyed. “Who ever mentioned a live-in staff? She only wants to offer you a job and accommodation, that’s all.”What's the freaking difference?On the other hand, I guess there was not much point, thinking about it. I wasn’t sure what I would be to the old couple; a constant reminder of their late granddaughter, a live-in staff or a mere burden.“It’s okay, Asher. Thanks for your offer. But I think I would rather be

Chapter 56 - The Only One

“It’s a very simple condition, you know.” Asher said with a mischievous smile.“Then out with it!” I blurted, getting impatient.“Make my hair first.”Indeed that was a very simple condition. I made his hair and he did our nails. He was also good with the clippers, so he helped Faith with a very cool haircut.Before six, we were ready to go. I didn’t even realize my parents were absent till we were about to leave and I sent Summer to go call them in the garden, ‘cos there was this garden further down behind the house.“They left already for Annie’s baby’s birthday.” She blurted.“What?! Really?” I was damn surprised.“Yes, of course. Mum and Mabel’s mum are close friends, remember? But I think dad said he was going to branch off to see someone important.” She continued. Fine. Whatever. We had a fun ride to the Pine Groves. I was surprised to see it was actually a scenic park with a river view, and quite relaxing. It was about a ten minute drive away from the house. I was sure it woul

Chapter 57 - Blacked Out

Asher’s POV As I watched Grace speak with Alex, I wondered if they were having an argument because she was kinda looking agitated. I've never felt so welcomed in any other place the way her family welcomed me, and her siblings made me feel like a brother to them. The whole bond just felt so natural. I just wished she would really come back to Michigan. I was super glad when she made mention of it earlier this afternoon. Well, it doesn't matter if she made up her mind already to stay at Suzella's place. What matters more is the fact that she was returning and we could always hang out or see each other. That Friday Xena had pranked Grace was one of the worst days of my life. I felt like I was stabbed in the heart. It pained me most because I couldn't defend her. "Do you feel like you can't ever be charged to court?!!” I thundered at Xena. "Are you defending her now?” Xena fired back, but before I could give her a piece of my mind, Ms. Nora appeared and made us leave the

Chapter 58 - Shock Waves

If Ralph was returning, then I was as good as screwed here in Blue Lake and it will only be a matter of time before the whole school finds out who I really am.An underdog.“Asher?" The teacher called. “Are you okay?" No. I think I'm about to go crazy. “Please, excuse me. This is urgent." I said, hurrying out of the class. For no freaking reason, Xena followed. She was the last person on earth I needed next to me at that moment because I could really punch her hard and do things I never even imagined. She was so evil. I can't believe I have been rolling with her all this while. Well, I ignored her and hurried on to the restroom, making my way to an empty stall where I locked myself up. I thought I was going to have a panic attack and just slid down the wall to the floor, panting hard and sweating.Vivid images of Gabrielle's death began replaying in my head. It repeated over and over, till the subsequent scenes were of Grace being bullied. It was like a voice started talking to m

Chapter 59 - The Silent Vow

The house was one of the properties belonging to Uncle Harry. It was among the ones he had delisted because he had renovation plans in mind. One day, when we went out for dinner and passed by, he had ordered his driver to stop and told his wife that this was one of the buildings he intended to use for his new project.That was why he hadn’t been bothering with maintenance or raising the rent. What I didn’t know was when he intended to carry out those plans.I couldn’t believe this was where Suzella and her family lived. Should I tell them or not? Maybe I should mention it to Grace instead? But then, I would have to explain what I was doing here in the first place, and I wasn’t sure I wanted her to know that yet.I rushed into the house with Corn and Suzella. Their mum was struggling to get the old man onto a worn-out wheelchair when I came in. He looked limp and unconscious.“Move aside, Mum,” Corn ordered.She obeyed immediately, and Corn and I took over. “Fold the chair and bring it

Chapter 60 - Depression

Dinner that night was merrier than I had expected. My grannie’s eyes reflected happiness, and my grandpa whispered in my ears, asking if she was my girlfriend.And for the first time in a long time, I found myself in the kitchen, helping her do the dishes. The last time I had done it was with Gabrielle. I wished she would live with my grandma instead of returning to Minnesota, but of course, there was no way I could just propose that to her from the blues. We snuggled up in each other arms that night, but by the following morning, I had to let her go. After dropping her off close to her house, I was shocked to find my friends hanging around the area.“What are you guys doing here?” I asked, surprised.They gave me curious stares that made me wonder if they found out something they shouldn’t. “Don’t you think we should be the ones asking you that?” Terry demanded, inching closer to me with a threatening glare. “We sent someone to tail you after you left school yesterday, and guess wh

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