All Chapters of Taming Asher : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

“Why are you making everyone believe I am your son?” I asked my aunt after a long silence. “Do you feel so sorry for me or do I look too pathetic?”She folded her arms and gave me a straight stare. “Because you are family, Asher. I once had no family. I was an only child and lost my parents to an accident after graduating high school. I had no family till I met your uncle. I was hoping my husband would have a family I could embrace, so my kids wouldn’t feel lonely or go through the same experience I had. But I was disappointed when your uncle said he lost his family after a fire incident. But one day, he found his brother, your dad. I was so happy.” She paused with a sad smile. “I was happier when I learnt he had a family too. I was so eager to meet you guys.” she paused again with a deep sigh. “It was so unfortunate we lost your mum that period, and later, Gabrielle. So why ask me why I make everyone believe you are my son?”Wow. I was so impressed by her sincerity. She apparently s

I rubbed a hand over my face in exasperation. "Actually, she's a cousin. A distant cousin, but I call her my sister.” Was lying actually necessary?Well, I bid my grannie farewell and set off with them. I wouldn't lie, I had fun. And so I hung out with them for the rest of the week after school, whenever I wasn't practicing, and even stopped by at their place sometimes. I saw a lot of reasons why Grace enjoyed their company.They were so cool and good.Though I dreaded Ralph's coming which ought to be on Friday night. Among the shit Grace sent from Xena’s phone, there was the dirty chat with Logan. I wasn't surprised she must have slept with almost all the male teachers in school. She also kept sex tapes to threaten them with. Little wonder she had them on the palm of her hands.What broke me was when I saw she had one of me too. Now, I wouldn't blame Grace for thinking so less of me. Though mine wasn't as explicit as the ones she had with the teachers, but still, it passed a wrong m

"I think Xena has something really strong against you.” Terry mulled thoughtfully. "Didn't Grace steal some things from her phone then that you were trying so hard to get back?” "I doubt he was able to get it.” Matt studied me. "You know he got so emotional about hitting her in the first place. He later went ahead and gave it to Suzella.” Terry scoffed. "That's dumb. Very dumb of you. You let your emotions override your judgement. Just when you had the cake in your hand, all you had to do then was remove the icing, but you simply returned it.” Matt snickered at Terry. "What's up with you, dude? You also have a crush on her.” "HAD.” Terry emphasized. “Besides, it's past tense. And at least, I didn't make a fool of myself like him." I was going to ask Terry how I made a fool of myself, but I didn't feel like indulging him, instead I sighed deeply. “Guys, my hands feel tired holding this phone. If you've really got nothing else to say, I'd just hang up.” "Wait, Ash.” Matt stoppe

"Are you…Bennie? Simon's son?” What the hell? He knew me? I was so relieved and surprised I grinned. “Of course. You know my dad?" Her dad patted me on the back fondly. “A very quiet man, huh? Moved to the area recently. I met him on the way sometime. Had a flat tire, needed help. Helped him fix it and we had tea thereafter at his place. Saw your family photos, your sister and huh…” He trailed off, blew air into his cheeks, then cleared his throat. "You're welcome, son. You sure look like your dad.” He grinned. They gave me the warmest welcome ever, and her mum treated me like I was her first child who returned home after a very long time. Soon, food was ready and we gathered at the family table for lunch. I loved it. At least, I could see real love here, unlike back in Uncle Harry's exquisite boring setting, where they ate like royals and discussed politics. I'm not implying that eating like royalty was bad. But the point is that there's no fun in it, compared to the way w

Cassie cleared her throat. “Well, you have to promise me first that you won't breathe a word about this to her.”"Sure, why would I?”"Pinky swear?”Well, after the pinky swear ceremony, she seemed ready to speak, but unfortunately, Grace burst into the room that moment.We all looked up at her as she stepped in, slamming the door hard.“You asked her?" Faith and Cassie chorused. “Is that why she's reacting that way?" she flared. “Even Summer wouldn't play dumb and ignorant about it. Yet she expects me to act that way?" “If you don't have the money, yeah." Cassie said quietly and Faith giggled.I wondered what exactly they were referring to. Sounded like a kind of bad financial situation.“Guys, I'm returning to Michigan before the end of this week." Grace blurted to my surprise.“You've got a place to stay?" Cassie asked.She nodded. “Yeah. I'd just put up a proposal to Suzella's mum. I wouldn't be much of a burden to them. Their place has always been a home to me afterall. So it w