gan's POV
On the following day, I found Zach's car on our driveway once again, and my sister ran towards the car while I am feeling worried about what will happen in school today. Ashton didn't bother the entire afternoon yesterday after I gave him the note, and I felt relieved, but deep inside , there is a voice telling I miss Ashton's company. When we reach the school parking lot, I felt disappointed that I hadn't seen Ashton outside his car waiting for .
I said my thanks to Zach as I made my way to the library, and I can't stop myself from looking at the football field, and I realized they are already started their practice, and I felt guilty for Zachary that he will be late of his training because of . I was wearing a light yellow mini dress, and I felt comfortable with my dress, but my heart feels so restless.
Ashton didn't wait for , and maybe he realized I am not worth his ti. Well, it is better this way because I no longer need to break up with him. I don't want to end my relationship with Ashton, but I know my brother was right. I should stop my fantasy and go back to reality. The Pritzgolds are unreachable stars for us to have. I don't want to experience what Dexter had been through, and right now, I am having a hard ti dealing with my fellow female students who looked jealous and angry at since I beca Ashton's girl.
"Are you alright, gan?" Alice asked the mont we et at the library entrance, and I only nodded my head because I don't want to lie to my best friend. After all, the truth is I will never be okay after I learned the reason why Ashton asked to date him. Oscar joined us after ten minutes, and we beca busy reading our books.
I should not be bothered that Ashton didn't co to sit beside during our first period, but I hate myself for feeling sad about it, and it feels like everything ca back to normal. The girls circled him around like he was a beehive. I ignored their laughter until our teacher arrived. I can tell our fellow female students are still looking at with contempt in their eyes, but they are still giving hard stares even if it seems Ashton is no longer interested in . The day ended in my favor, but I got more lonely.
I ride the bus with Alice as we go to our new part-ti job, and it made wonder how her aunt gave us a job together. It was a mystery for , but I am glad I am with my best friend because I need her now.
My new job is exciting, and I realized it was a fish shop. Today is our second day, and I felt so happy that our boss is friendly and seed so calm, he looked so young to , and I almost laugh when Alice was staring at his face the entire duration of our orientation on our first day. And I could tell Anthony is young, and when Alice asked him his age, we learned he is only twenty-two years old, and even if my friend is in love with her boyfriend, she can't stop herself from ogling him.
I enjoyed watching the different types of fish in the aquarium tanks, and I was captivated by their beauty. I never got the chance to visit a fish shop, and this ti I realized these colorful species in front of could make feel relax and helped forget my dilemma about my relationship with Ashton. As I got busy assisting custors, I temporarily forgot about my heart problem. I can't help smiling at the kids who ca with their parents, and they looked so adorable when they tried to convince their mom and dad to buy them goldfish or other kinds of fish found in the tank.
Anthony is good at dealing with custors, and when it is ti to close the shop, he told he could send us ho, but I told him I could ride the bus since our house is not so far from the shop, but he insisted, and Alice got so thrilled.
"Wow, it seems Anthony got start struck with you, gan," Alice said.
"He is just friendly, Alice. And kindly tell aunt Sonia thank you for finding us another job." I said to my best friend.
"Don't worry, if ever Lauren will find another way to fire you with your current part-ti job, I think her power will not work out this ti since I can tell our new boss is crushing on you." She said, and I can't stop myself from shaking my head.
"I can't believe you, Alice," I said as I walked going into the bus stop, and I waved my hand to Alice as she waits for her boyfriend to co.
"Hi!" My sister said the mont I get inside our room.
"Hello, Ava," I said as I smiled at my sister.
"Are you okay?" She asked .
"Yeah, I am fine, thank you. I know your friendship with Cole is affected by what happened to Ashton and , and I hope you are not angry with ." I said.
"It is okay, I understand, gan. Besides Cole said, it would be better if we remained as friends for now, and he said he would wait for ." She said, and my sister giggled, and I want to tell her it is better to forget Cole than to expect sothing from him because I know she will only get hurt in the end since we can't deny Cole is also a son of Gregory Pritzgold. Still, I don't want my sister to get upset with again. So, instead of giving her advice to stay away from Cole, I talked with her about my new job.
Ava beca thrilled when I told her I would buy an aquarium and so goldfish after receiving my first salary on my new part-ti job. She beca so ecstatic about my plan of buying an aquarium because I know she wanted to have a dog for a while now, but I can't afford it at the mont, especially now that I will be the one in charge of paying our utility bills.
Wednesday ca, and I felt so restless the entire day, but I got so frustrated when Ashton didn't even try to look at even once. And I can tell he is now avoiding , and I hate that I feel this way when I was the one who asked him to stop chasing around campus. I can tell the girls are still watching , but I am not afraid of them anymore. I already suffered too much because of Lauren. The day dragged on like forever, and I can't wait to talk with Ashton for the last ti tonight, but I can't deny that I felt so excited to et him tonight.
When we arrived at the fish shop, Anthony asked to do the cashiering while he went out to pick up so supplies.
"Are you excited to et your prince charming, gan?" Alice asked when the last of our custors got out, and we are now closing the store so we can have an inventory of our stocks while waiting for our boss to co.
"How can I be excited? Ashton ignored for two days now." I said, and I stop counting the bills on my hands as I looked at Alice.
"You asked him to stay away from you, and I guess it was his way of telling you, he is willing to do everything for you, gan," Alice said, and I know my best friend has a point, but it still hurt to think that he didn't steal a glance on my direction while he was having fun talking with his friends.
"Yeah, you are right, and I think I don't need to break up with Ashton anymore because I can tell he will not co tonight since he already ignored , so I guess there is nothing we should talk about, and Ashton didn't text or call , so I guess, he got tired of ," I said. I recounted the bills, and I smiled when I got the balance with the cash register report for our shift.
"Are you serious? I thought you would give him a second chance after what happened." Alice said, and I let out a soft sigh.
"I want to be with him, Alice, and be his girlfriend, but I felt guilty to continue dating Ashton knowing my brother is suffering, and I know we can never be together because of our status in life, so I guess it is better to end it now while it is still early, and I think it is also a blessing in disguise that Lauren embarrassed in front of everyone so I have a reason now to break up with Ashton." I declared.
"Wow, it seems you are now so determined to break up with him," Alice said, and I weakly smiled at her.
"I don't have a choice Alice, and I am just an ordinary girl while Ashton is a son of a billionaire," I said.
"But I think Ashton doesn't mind, g." She replied.
"I know, but I already told you what his father did to my brother, so I should stay away from Ashton before it is too late. I should do it before his father intervenes." I replied.
"Good luck, gan. I hope you will not regret the decision you are going to make today." Alice said, and I can see the concern written on her face, and I wish the sa thing.
"Don't worry, Alice, I already make myself ready. I know I will be miserable for the coming days, but I need to deal with it," I said, and I smiled at Alice.
I felt glad our boss arrived just on ti after we finished our inventory. We both said goodbye to him, and Alice walked ahead of while I waited for Ashton to co. I don't know what I feel at the mont, and I know once I will face Ashton, it would be hard for to think, but if I want to live my life in peace, so I should stop seeing him.
One hour had passed, but he didn't show up, and I am getting anxious as I wait for him, but it beca two hours, and it is getting late. I realized he would no longer co, and I felt like a fool that I waited for him for two hours even if he already ignored for two days, and I still couldn't believe Ashton stood up.. I moved away from the fish shop and walked ho with tears in my eyes, and I realized I would never forgive him for what he did today, and I will never talk with Ashton ever again.
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