Chapter 266: Forgotten Plans
That evening, Ashton decided to pay his mate a visit to the police station. He just got his first pay after all these years and he was excited to celebrate. It wasn’t much, since his pay was weekly, but still... enough to celebrate.
Ashton had no idea when Caleb got off work. But he decided to wait in case it took him ti. Ashton linked his mate to check if Caleb was still inside or not. After confirming, Ashton simply sat down on the concrete bench outside.
After a while a guy ca out of the door mumbling stuff, which after a careful listening Ashton deduced he was cursing his superior. “He is barely here but he pretends to be all high and mighty! Superior my ass, I have to take care of everything” He huffed.
He froze as soon as he spotted Ashton on the bench, as if he recognized Ashton. The expression of familiarity on his face confused Ashton, as he had no recollection of a situation when he had t this weird guy.
“You...!” That guy exclaid as soon as he spotted him. “You’re him” his actions only confused Ashton further.
“Who are you”? Ashton asked with annoyance. “I am Scott Carson. I’m a sergeant here. It’s nice to Finnair et you. You are Sher’s fiancée right”? He asked. Ashton frowned upon which he cleared, “Sheriff Wrisberg”.
“Yep”! Ashton nodded. “How did you know...”? He trailed off.
.....
“Sher told us. He showed us your pic the other day when you couldn’t make it” explained Scott. “You look much better in person.” He comnted.
Ashton frowned but didn’t say anything. After a few awkward seconds passed, Ashton asked, “The superior you’re cursing a mont ago... Was it Caleb”? Ashton raised an eyebrow
Scott paled imdiately as soon as his mind processed the accusation, “Whaaat.. No!” He replied in a higher pitch. The dead blank stare Ashton gave him was implying that Ashton clearly didn’t buy it. “Okay, I’m sorry! Yeah it was him. He is usually nice, but sotis he can be a bit... strict” Scott explained, trying not to say anything that would further aggravate the situation. “Please don’t tell him. I really like my job. My kids depend on ” he begged.
Ashton was surprised by how Scott just revealed everything. It was like instead of the police he was a petty thief under interrogation. “Let’s hope it doesn’t co up,” Ashton shrugged. Of course Scott was irritated that Ashton couldn’t just keep his mouth shut. But as for Ashton, he couldn’t exactly promise anything because of the mate bond they shared. Nothing, no mories were private for them.
“Anyways, I gotta go. I’ll see you so other ti” Scott shrugged and took his leave.
Ashton waited for another hour, sitting there by himself, until a hand on his shoulder startled him. “How long have you been sitting here?” Asked Caleb.
“Not for long,” Ashton smiled.
“Why didn’t you co inside? I could have introduced you to my colleagues” Caleb asked.
“I didn’t want to disturb you”. Explained Ashton.
“That’s sweet of you, but FYI I don’t mind”. Caleb patted his back before Ashton got up. “Ready to head ho”? He asked.
“Actually, I was hoping we could do sothing else,” Ashton replied with a smirk.
“Ashton, it’s all we did last week” Caleb rolled his eyes.
“Not that”! Ashton defended with a blush that was hidden by the dim light of twilight.
“Okay...” Caleb laughed at his mate’s reaction. “What did you wanna do”? He raised an eyebrow.
“Rember when I said, we need to relearn about each other. With everything that happened I forgot we didn’t get to do it much. So, I was hoping to go on our first date”. He declared, emphasizing on the word ‘first’.
“Like a roleplay”? Caleb smirked.
“You can say that,” Ashton nodded ekly. “But, instead of pretending to be soone else we would be us”. Ashton shrugged. “Except the part where we already know each other”.
“Sounds fun” Caleb’s lips twisted with a suggestive smile. “In that case... Hi! I’m Sheriff Caleb Wrisberg, how can I help you”?
Ashton fought the smile that threatened to appear on his face. “Hello Sheriff. I’m Ashton Parker, just a common man living in this town. I was hoping you could spare a few of your precious hours?” Ashton asked flirtatiously.
“Is it urgent? I was actually headed ho” Caleb teased.
“I’m afraid it’s very urgent.” Ashton played along. “You need to co with right now” Ashton said ‘urgently’.
“Well, it sounds like we should get going,” Caleb nodded and walked off. Since Ashton didn’t have any vehicle with him, they took Caleb’s Car.
When they finally arrived at their destination, Caleb smirked at their destination. It was the sa place where Caleb brought him for their 2nd date. Caleb was more amused that Ashton chose this place of all the places, “So what’s the ergency “? Caleb asked, playing and teasing.
“You see.. today this restaurant had low visits. There’s a lot of food, and if not eaten can create unnecessary wastage” Ashton smirked.
“I see, that is a very important crisis” Caleb nodded dramatically. “As a sheriff I should step up and help them. But I can’t do it alone. Will you assist ?” Caleb shrugged.
“With pleasure” Ashton bowed his head. “Always ready to help you help people”.
Caleb ended up chuckling for a mont, breaking his character before he headed on to the restaurant. After ordering, Caleb decided to talk, “So, while we wait on that, let’s get to know each other. Tell more about yourself”.
“I’m a simple man. I work in a garage.” Ashton shrugged.
“Family?” Caleb asked.
“Oh, I have a big one. Twin sisters, a mom. A finaceé and three adorable kids”. Ashton shrugged. “What about you”?
“I have a big brother. He can be annoying but I love him. I too have a fiancée and three kids by the way”. Caleb added suppressing a chuckle.
“Common ground”. Ashton smirked suggestively. “So, tell about this fiancée of yours” Ashton pried.
“Oh, there is nothing much to tell. He is just a simple man.” Caleb mumbled using Ashton’s own words against him. “He can be a bit possessive though”.
“Really”? Ashton blinked. “Don’t you think he will mind if he sees us together?”.
“Very. You should be careful of him. He will actually kill you”. Caleb teased.
“Well, the town sheriff will protect ,” Ashton smirked.
At that mont their dinner arrived and they ate while continuing their playful conversation. After they were done, Caleb mumbled. “Well, I guess we are done helping people”.
“Not yet. There is another place where you might be needed. If you are up for it”? Ashton raised an eyebrow at him.
Narrowing his eyes suspiciously, Caleb mumbled. “Okay, Let’s help people out more”.
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