Always remember,
my whole heart holds you
when my arms cannot
- Perry Poetry.

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I'll be updating Chapter 11, 12 and 13 today.

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As the bell chimed Asher stopped dead in track and looked down at the floor .

Clearing my throat I announced, "food's here!"

I rushed towards the door and swung it open, I couldn't help but smile to see the person standing on the door steps. "West!"

"You stalking me?" Came his playful reply, he smiled brightly at me. Somehow his smile eased my tension.

I chuckled rolling my eyes at him and slightly shook my head.

"Hey you again!" West grinned at me . "Your Chinese takeout---"

"Who is there?" came Asher's voice and then I saw him emerging from the living room. One of his hands tucked in his pocket while other held his phone.

"Hey, I remember you , her brother, right?" my eyes widen in shock. Well shit. I looked at Asher his jaw was clenched but he didn't say a word, ignoring west he came and stood by me, so close that the warmth of his body sent shivers down my spine. His musky cologne surrounded the air and filled my nostrils. Goodness!

Somebody cleared their throat, shaking my head, I blinked and realised that I was staring at Asher, fucking hell! I never missed any chance to embarrass myself.
my neck started turning crimson and my cheeks warmed up . Oh God.

West thrusted the takeout forward, Asher immediately cut in, "As long as I remember, we didnt call for any takeout."

I frowned at Asher, "But we di-"

"Chinese takeout isn't even near to a condom box, now is it? " It felt like sombody just poured a bucket of cold water on my head, I gaped at him, my mouth ajar in shock. On the other hand,  Asher didn't look affected, he was as cool as the winter breeze.

"Asher!" I hissed, burning red with embarrassment. He raised an eyebrow at me, his lips lifted up in a slight smirk.

What the hell was wrong with him!

I looked at West apologetically with wide eyes. West looked taken aback.

"He's your Brother?"

I shook my head, "Um my half pant- uh...husband!" I squeaked out.

"Oh!" west exclaimed, his smile on the verge of turning into a frown.

"Sorry brother, I don't have condoms, you would have to do with the takeout for now. "  He let out a small laugh, to which Asher narrowed his eyes, the way he stood, his arms folded, his face stern told me that he was being defensive, but why?

"Here's the bill." As soon as West passed the bill to me, I cursed myself immediately. I didn't have the money.

I raised my head to look at Asher,
Who was already looking at me,
he gave me knowing look before reaching for his wallet. He gave two hundred dollar note to west and slammed face before he could say anything.

I stared at the door and then my eyes moved to him. My face blank of any emotions, but my head was full of unsaid questions. The. Fuck.

How can someone be so rude?

"Uh, okay.." was all I could say, before I took the bag from his hand and carried it to the kitchen.

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I sat across Asher on the dining table, an awkward silence surrounded us.

Asher ate nothing, his plate was on the table, untouched. He looked completely interested, running his hand once in a while through his thick dark hair.

Why was he not leaving, if he had nothing to do?

I cleared my throat and pushed my dish a little forward.

"I'm done," I smiled at Asher who was looking everywhere but at me. His eyes met mine, blank they were. I blinked before he looked down at his wrist watch. Asher Grayson was not a normal human being , I realised.

"You?" I asked, I didn't even know where that question came from, but I tried to keep my tone as normal as I could.

"I'm full." his voice dripped with pure sarcasm.

Nodding my head, I took his and mine plate to the kitchen.

I had to throw his food away, these rich jerks don't even know the importance of food, but I did.
I had spent many nights with an empty stomach.

Asher Grayson needs to learn a lesson.

With that thought in my mind I walked out of the kitchen a frown plastered on my face, I stopped in track when I saw Asher leaning on the large window frame looking out in the distance at nothing.

For some odd reason my heart twisted painfully. And my stomach dropped. How can someone be so quiet, so distant from the world, so ignorant?

Why was he, the way he was?

So bottled up?

I slowly walked towards his figure and hesitantly placed a gentle hand on his shoulder, he didn't react at all, like my touch was numb to his skin. He didn't even blink.

I let my hand to my side while I scowled in disappointment.

"What are you doing?" I asked standing right beside him, I folded my arms across my chest and looked out in the darkness.

"Trying to stay away from you?"

"You know that's not possible." I teased letting out a small laugh. But his words irked me.

"I know." He sighed his voice deep and low , like something was bringing it down, like he wanted to say something but couldn't.

It was silent again. I didnt know what to say or do next. We stood there like stone statues, for a second I even forgot to breathe.

I wondered what it would be like to be like him, like a breathing stone? But then I shook my head, never in a million years would I want to be like him. Ever.

"I sometimes think what it would have been like if we never met." I voiced out my thought suddenly, which took be by surprise. I bit my tongue and stood still.

He chuckled.

My ears perked up at that throaty sound. It felt like someone brought back my long gone life.
A smile was making it way up my face.

"It would have been Great," he paused "But the fact that your dressing sense is the worst I have seen in a while would have been the only thing that would have stayed the same."

"My dressing sense is better than yours. " I scowled "Stop insulting me, you are such an ass." I seethed.

"I think we have already established that, Callister."

"I'm going to sleep goodnight." I grumbled and started stomping my way up the stairs. But stopped when I realised that I went to cheer him up not to make him sad. I looked over my shoulder and saw that he didn't move a bit from where he was.

Looking at him, I did the most random stupidest thing. Adrenaline rushed through me and my leg started moving on themselves, I almost rushed to him, grabbed his bicep and tip toed and give him a bone crushing hug, my arms were too small to circle him. I buried my head in his neck, all the way being on my toes and kissed his temple. He stiffened, his body rigid than ever.

"What the fuck are you doing?" I squealed as Asher roughly grabbed my forearm, he didn't even gave me time to blink when he twisted me and pushed me against the glass of the window, the glass vibrated as my head thumped against it.

I squeezed my eyes shut and grimaced "When we hug, our body releases oxytocin and it's nice, my mother told me." I didn't dare to open my eyes. He didn't utter a word, but I could hear him breathing, his grip tightened on my arm. I peered through my lashes to see him looking down at me his blues were almost black in the dim light of the room, his face had the most indescribable expression, why was he so difficult! I slowly reached for him again, as soon as I wrapped my arms around his broad shoulders. "Mother never lies." I whispered.

I don't know if it was his reflex or something else that hit me straight in the jaw, I found myself falling on the ground, my legs gave up and so did my heart, it just crumpled. For a second I couldn't intake any air, my lungs ceased.

He hit me.

He punched me straight in the jaw.

One of my hand cupped my aching jaw, tear stung in my eyes, I couldn't cry, not in front of him.
I pressed my palm on my chest, trying to control my heartbeat.

"I-I didn't mea--" I raised a hand to stop him.

"I know." I whispered and tried to collect myself.

I stood up, my jaw still cupped with one hand. I knew I was going to break down anytime, I couldn't stay here any longer.

"It's okay." I tried hard to smile, I moved forward, he backed up as if he was scared to touch me.

I quickly stepped forward and planted my lips on his jaw, they quivered as soon as they touched his warm skin, with that I left.

I rushed up the stairs, my eye were burning, I squeezed them shut and let the tears flow freely down my face. He crushed me, completely.

And the worst part of it was, that I was scared of Asher.

I curled myself on the couch and squeezed my eyes shut, I didn't dare open them, my heart was a mess of rapid beats. My fingers shook slightly as they reached up to touch my jaw, I winced as I pressed them against my jawline.
I gulped on the lump that was formed in my throat, a sob escaped my mouth, then another, they never stopped, they got louder and louder, I wanted to scream. I wanted to leave this place but I couldn't.

He hit me.

A knock on the door interupted my thoughts.

"Callister?" shivers ran down my spine as soon as his voice reached my ears.

'Of course shitface, I am' I wanted to say but I didn't, I clamped my palm on my mouth and tried to ignore the world.

I didn't hear another sound after that and very slowly darkness consumed me.

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I woke up to the sound of rain hitting against the window, everything was a shade of grey. I sighed and rubbed my eyes, stretching my body a bit.

I got up and sauntered towards the bathroom

Even my mood was grey, my eyes widen and fear pricked in as I saw my face on the mirror,  my jaw was a dark shade of grey too.

Mother nature and I had mutual feelings today.

I splashed some water on my face. And winced as my jaw started to ache.

I need to avoid him, I need to stay away from him. I need to run. No no I can't. Arrgh fuck it!

My temples started aching from all the thoughts in my head.

Leaving all the thoughts behind, I stripped out of my clothes and stepped under the warm water.

I took my time in the shower, it was a Saturday, I had no classes today. I dried myself with a towel and wrapped another one on my head.
Another reason of being so slow was that that I didn't want to face Asher.

What if he hits me again?

No he wouldn't!

Would he?

Goosebumps spread across my skin at the thought, I shook my head slightly and tried to calm my nerves. I pulled on a loose baby pink T-shirt and grey sweatpants and tied my hair in a messy bun.
I didn't try to hide the blue marks on my jaw, because it was just an impossible task.

With one last sigh, I stepped out of my room and started ascending down the stair.

As my foot hit the last step, the doorbell rang.

Asher was nowhere.

Maybe it's him on the door.

But why would he knock?

He was a shameless jerk afterall.

Sighing I walked towards the door.

My eyebrows shot up, as soon as I opened the door. Dressed in a short, short dress stood a strawberry blond in front of me, her face caked with makeup, I could see it all, fake lashes, hair extensions, red pouty lips.

Uh, okay.

My newly wedded life had so many surprises ,I thought sarcastically. And I didn't like most of them.

Her only motive was : Seduce. It was written all over her face.

Maybe I was wrong, maybe.

Who was she?

"How may I help you?" The look on her face was somewhat of confusion and disgust at the same time, her face was scrunched up in the worst way possible.

"And who are you? "

"Well that's the question I must be asking you?" I folded my arms across my chest and stood a little taller.

"I'm the maid."

What?! My mind screamed, the maid?

I scanned her profile once again with wide eyes, how in the world?

"Okay." I nodded, I was a bit taken back.

"Where's Mr Grayson?" her face lit up as soon as she referred to Asher.

I didn't say anything, something was very wrong here. But I wasn't able to figure out what it was. She didn't look like a maid from any angle.

"Who are you?" She asked me.

"The wife." her eyes widen a bit and then they narrowed on me. The look on her face was murderous.

Well, well.

LONG TIME, NO SEE
*smiles awkwardly*

I know its been more than a month, I'm really sorry for that, I just don't have time to write + I suffer from the worst kind of writer's block.

Anyways, I hope you liked this chapter.

Any thoughts?

Or

Ouestions related to this chap?

IMPORTANT : I WILL NOT BE UPDATING TBS THIS MONTH.

SCHEDULE  FOR MARCH.
Unsinkable : 16/03/2018
TBP: 17/03/2018
Unsinkable :19/03/2018
TBP : 21/03/2018
Unsinkable : 23/03/18
TBP : 27/03/2018

Who should play West (blond , blue eyes, not muscular, lean)??

Who should play Thomas( hazel
eyes, chestnut hair, best smile ever, muscular+lean, not as handsome as Asher)??

Okay so....

When's your birthday??

Who's your role model??

Which celebrity would you like to switch your life with for a day or two?

Gtg peeps!

See you in March!

Love ya

-Garima🌸