My Innocent Girl novel Chapter 25

Ashley

I was ready to accept everything, only if Lara was allowed to be here. But now? I mean... I don't even have a choice that I can't accept everything, I have to. But this isn't right, is it?

I was laying on the bed, but of course, I couldn't sleep. How is everything gonna be? I am gonna marry him... tomorrow. That is too early for me to even plan any escape. I have to be really careful because my steps decide I step hell or heaven.

I heard the door opening and I tried to act as if I was asleep, but then I heard the voice of a girl. I woke up and she smiled at me.

"Mam, here is your food" I saw someone bringing a big tray and they kept it on the side of my bed. "Boss told us that you may be hungry; he is not used to taking care of people, so he forgot. He wants you to eat this before sleeping"

"Thank you, dear. Thank him too" I smiled.

"Uh... we don't speak to him. If you need to thank him, can you say it when he meets you?"

"Yeah, sure," I said and she left, smiling.

I was confused. Is he a good man or bad? I know that he told me, he is neither. But why is everyone so afraid of him? I am too; he isn't allowing me to meet my only family. But I have a reason. Is that girl also away from her family, is this because of that? The girl looked just 15-16 years old. Why is she so afraid? He told me he is bad only with people that are bad to him; what bad could she have ever done to him?

I sighed and uncovered the food. It was my favorite food, and I was not shocked. I ate it and stood up when I was done. I started going down the stairs and came across the same girl.

"Hey" I smiled at her and she looked at me. I noticed she always looks down. "What's your name?"

"Aliniah"

"You have a beautiful name"

"T-Thanks"

"Don't be scared" I bent down and met her height. "Okay?"

"You... You are not like him, right?"

"Like who?"

"Like--"

"What the fuck is going on here!?" I stepped back as I heard his voice echoing through the room. I could see Aliniah almost shivering in fear.

"In the kitchen, Aliniah"

"Y-Yes, sir" she ran to the kitchen, and then I was just there; standing.

Chris

"So?"

"Boss... she..."

"Heather didn't do it, okay?" I calmed down and explained it to Bain, my new assistant.

"But, boss--"

"First, I think sir is better, secondly, do you know her better than me?"

He looked down. "I am sorry, sir"

I got up. "Okay. out"

"But she looked to be the perfect girl for you"

"Well, looks are deceptive, aren't they?"

"Mhm, maybe"

"Come here, mom!" I showed her the seat and she sat down.

"So mom, how are you?"

"I am great as always, Chris"

"That is good news"

"Why did you two break up, Christopher?"

I fell quiet listening to her question. How can I tell you the truth, mom? It is heartbreaking, it is really the worst truth. It is like the proof of the proverb 'Truth is bitter'. How can I tell you that the girl who you almost took as daughter-in-law was a complete fake? How, mom?

"Chris? Son... don't cry!"

She wiped my tears. cry. Why am I crying for someone like her?

"Tell mom everything. I have been here for you always, right? You know that you can tell me everything" she cupped my face and wiped my remaining tears too.

I took a deep breath. I also need someone to take this weight off my chest. I need someone to talk to, to know this pain.

"Okay, mom. I will tell you"