" Ashley , if you're really breaking up with me … could you please not tell Sarah ? Emily and I … we need her blessing . " The sheer audacity of his request made me sick . " Fine . But I want something in return . " I slapped him hard across the face . " Jerk . " His eyes flashed with anger , his hand raising . I jabbed a finger at him . " Ashley Miller , if you so much as breathe wrong , I will tell your entire family everything . Let's see how you explain that to Emily .
" His face turned a variety of colors . I turned and walked away , never wanting to see him again . I didn't cry over Ashley again . It hurt , but he wasn't worth it . When I'd received his text about going public , I'd actually entertained the thought of a future with him . But then I saw his true colors . Or maybe , for the first time , I really saw him . He wasn't worth it . I took some time off work , deep - cleaned my apartment , and lost myself in video games .
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Jason played online with me , a silent , supportive presence . He didn't mention that night again . After a week , I finally ventured out to pick up some packages . One was from Jason . It contained several boxes of children's bandages , decorated with cartoon characters . I wondered how old he thought I was . The memory of his kindness that night still warmed me . I texted him : " Free for hot pot sometime ? I know a great place . " His reply was swift : [ I've been waiting for you to ask .
I'm always free . ] 27.79 % chapter 2 We met on Friday night . Hot pot was the perfect choice . Surrounded by steaming broth , we talked and laughed , reminiscing about the murder mystery game where we'd met . I explained some of the clues he'd missed . He told me about his hobbies , how he'd honed his gaming skills . Before we knew it , it was 9 pm . He walked me home . As we reached my apartment , I saw a familiar , unwelcome figure . Ashley , pacing in the cold .
He saw us and his eyes lit up with fury . He reeked of alcohol as he stumbled toward us . " Ashley ! Baby ! Are you still mad ? Don't leave me ! Let's get back together ! " He grabbed my arm , his grip painful . Jason pulled him off , telling me to go inside . There was no point arguing with a drunk . Ashley , struggling against Jason's hold , sneered . " I know you , Jason . You're just Ashley's rebound guy . Do you know how messed up she is ? She's old , but she's obsessed with younger guys !
She used me , and now she's using you ! Don't be her sucker ! Let her come back to me ! I'm enough of a train wreck for both of us ! " I was about to walk away , but his words stopped me . Jason's eyes turned icy . I didn't want things to escalate , so before Jason could react , I slapped Ashley - twice . " Ashley , are you out of your mind ?! Want me to record this and send it to your girlfriend ? " His eyes finally focused . " Ashley ! Baby ! I'm so sorry ! I don't love Emily !
It's you I love ! I just … I didn't think I was good enough for you , so I … .. I needed a confidence boost . Please take me back ! I think about you all the time ! I'll take you public ! I forgive you for cheating with Jason ! " I slapped him again , speechless . Then I texted Sarah : [ Your brother is 126 chapter 2 drunk and causing a scene outside my apartment . Come get him . ]
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