All Chapters of Taming Asher : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

"It's not a very serious accident though. He just had faulty brakes and slammed his head against the steering, that's all. Asides that, he is fine.” My mum said. "Some women has rushed to the hospital this morning, to check on him and give him breakfast. When Bennie wakes, help him find his way home. I doubt he might be familiar with the routes." My mum went on, retying her hair with an old scrunch in a quick motion. "Tell him to get some extra clothes for his dad. He shouldn't worry about food.”I was in a daze as I watched my mum leave. I really hoped his dad was alright as she said. Asher had sworn to die, if he dared lose anyone dear to him again. It was totally going to break him, should that happen.Well, Asher didn't wake up until about an hour later. By then, my siblings had all gone to school, including Summer. I was done with the morning chores and about to take a shower, when Asher finally woke up. It was past nine already.“Hey…” he mumbled from the pillow while I was sor

Uncle Pete was seated right there in the living room. He looked tired and weary. "Gracie…how are you?” He gave me a wan smile when he saw me. From the clattering of dishes I could hear from the kitchen, I guess my mum was back.“Is everything okay?" I was genuinely surprised to see him. He was the last person I was expecting around. “Yeah. My team and I just had a contract somewhere around this morning, so I decided to stop by before leaving.”"Oh.” I didn't know what to say because I didn't feel like asking about his stupid wife and daughter."Grace, I'm really sorry for the way things turned out.” He said after a moment of awkward silence, and I made a move to go to the kitchen. "I actually decided to stop by to apologize for the way things turned out. I'm really sorry.”What was I supposed to say? You don't have to worry, it's not your fault. You've been a great uncle. I was about to say what I'd just rehearsed in my head when my mum emerged from the kitchen with a breakfast tra

My mum's statement literally crushed me. I tried hard to control my breathing and act like everything was normal. “And how much are we talking about here?" “It's about five thousand dollars left, dear. And guess what? We barely have up to a thousand bucks in our savings currently." “How about the loan shark you're owing?" She pressed her lips tight first. “Your dad has settled that." From the tone of her voice, I could tell that he had borrowed money from a friend to settle them. So I decided not to press. Enough of the ‘ear-shattering and heart-shattering news’.“Why are you suddenly quiet?" Ralph probbed me in the market after we were done offloading the field produce from Asher’s car."Was I ever chattering with you?” I snapped, angry he was intruding my thoughts. All I could think of yesterday when I started the gig with Asher was how much I was going to earn, spend and save. I thought I could save so much that by the time I'm done with my senior year, I would be able to pay

"Hi mum!" Ralph threw his greeting at her, diving into the car, while he left his luggage on the floor. “Help me with my luggage, Ash." His dad picked it up and made his way to the trunk. I and Asher followed with ours.No doubt the car was maddeningly exotic. A black range rover autobiography. The trunk opened itself, while Mr. Thorne helped set our bags. When we returned to the car, Ralph was in the second row of the back seat, so I simply chose the first row with Asher. I loved the interior. It was superb."Why are you guys in the same shirts? Did you fight or wet your clothes on the plane?” Mrs. Thorne asked.The boys fell quiet and ignored her. I didn't know what to say or do till she looked back and hit me with a fierce glare."It…we…” I stuttered nervously."Gifted. We were gifted.” Asher spoke up.I was angry he didn't speak up earlier."Are you resuming at Blue Lake?” Mrs. Thorne asked me."Really? She really attends Blue Lake, yeah?" Ralph spoke behind my ear.“Oh, is that

She was seated on the swivel chair, next to the study table, waiting for me. “You slept longer than I imagined. I guess you had lot of sleepless nights back in Red Wing." She began.I cleared my throat. “Yeah."“I met Asher on his way here earlier. He said he was going to lend you his laptop, but I told him not to bother. I got a new spare. I thought you should have it.” She patted the new laptop on the table.My eyes grew wide with surprise. Why was she doing this? Was it really okay to accept a gift from her? Does she really like me now?"Wow, thank you. I'm grateful for the offer, but you don't have to bother. I intend to get a new one before the end of this week." “I didn't have to bother to get this. All I had do was bring it out from where it laid in my cabinet, gathering dust. It's brand new. The boys have two laptops each. I've got mine too, and their dad as well. So, I don't have need for this one. Just accept it okay? It's nothing.”It's nothing? From what I could see from