Continuation;
Taking you back to the white cross mansion, Anderson had just come from the shower, a nevy blue towel around his waist and he walked towards his wardrobe,opened it and revealed all types of designer clothes,most of them nevy blue and the brand Louis Vuitton. He took out a white short sleeved shirt, and threw it on the humongous bed. When he was about to pick the pants, he felt warm arms wrapped around his waist, seductively rubbing his abs then to his mascular chest.
"Where to honey?" Emmlyn asked curiously.
Anderson hummed a bit.
"I hope it's not the company _ i want you to take a break a little." Emmlyn said then her slender fingers landed on his chest again.
Anderson took her hands and turned to look at her. She was in a white towel, probably ready to go for a bath.
"I'm not going to work darling,I want to meet up with Ashley." He told her still holding her hands.
Emmlyn just stared at him,his hair was a bit wet as it also dripped water on his handsome face.
"I know you're still angry at her,but darling she had nothing to do with my reactions."
Emmlyn just sighed,then wiped a drop on his cheek using her thumb. "Honey I have known you since we were in the University, your personality of taking pity and understanding people is a character that doesn't fade from you_ I'm not mad at her anymore." She state her arm landing on his nape.
" I was just overreacting because I was just so worried." She said then pulled him down for a kiss.
Anderson kissed her back,then he bent a bit still kissing her,then carried her by the hips after pulling off her towel,she wrapped her legs around his waist while her arms were around his neck. He walked with her towards the bathroom.
Anderson was driving his range rover sv on the main road,he collided with a bit of traffic,he then dialled Ashley's number and the call connected to the car's speakers. It took a little bit before she picked it up.
"Hello Mr. Whitecross." She greeted.
"Hey Ash,can we meet up,we need to talk." He state.
"Mr. Whitecross we shouldn't be talking, your wife made sure of it." Ashley reminded him.
"Please meet me at seven star hotel, I'll explain everything Ash and plus I need to tell you something _ I'll be waiting." He state then the call ended.
Then a traffic officer saw Anderson's car, and he walked to it. Anderson opened the window halfway and looked at him.
"Oh my Mr. Anderson_ I'll clear the traffic for you." He said then hurriedly walked ahead.
He didn't even give him a chance to talk, after a minute the road became clear for him. He smiled to the officer as he drove off, the officer then saluted to him.
After a drive of 15 minutes,he finally arrived at seven star hotel. There was a van of some journalists at the parking lot. As soon as Anderson stepped out of his car,the paparazzi got out and ran to him with their cameras,and microphones.
Before they even got to him, bodyguards came and covered him leading him inside. They tried to talk to him,but they were pushed away,they could only take pictures but couldn't get answers to their questions.
He got inside and felt relieved,one of the waiters directed him to his table.
"Here boss." He state pulling out a chair for him.
Yeah he is the boss. The CEO of seven star hotel, asked Anderson to buy the hotel since it was falling in income and the employees kept leaving. So Anderson financially supported the hotel and he got to own. Although he still let the previous CEO act like the owner since Anderson didn't want people to know.
Anderson is the richest person in the city,not even Mr. Craine the governor can get to his class.
Anderson just nodded. " Alright,back to work."
" Yes boss." He state then left.
Not for long Ashley got in, then spotted him standing besides a table.
Anderson then spotted her. That black haired girl, always in a black leather jacket,back and white outfit,stared at him,she hurriedly walked to him and he felt her arms wrapped around his waist. He was shocked since he never expected her to let her guard down and be gentle. He then hugged her back and filled his nostrils with her jasmine scent.
"And I'm glad you made it Ash." He said then they broke the hug.
Anderson gestured for her at the table. She sat on the seat just across him,as now they faced each other.
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They had already made their order, and now they were eating. Although Ashley only ordered coffee since she knew there was a feast at her girlfriend's home,where she was invited for lunch.
" Emmlyn said she isn't angry at you anymore, she overreacted _ I'm sorry about that Ash." Anderson explained then sipped his cold water in the clear glass,then placed it back on the table.
" It's alright,I'm just relieved that you're fine_ but why didn't you check what you had ordered, you should be careful Mr. Whitecross." Ashley state with a worried expression.
"I will be Ash." He promised then winked at her.
Ashley just smiled then stared at the paparazzi outside." They seem to be a problem, how do you cope with all this?" She asked referring to the crowd outside.
"Nah, not fir me_ I cope just easily." He answered still staring at her pretty face.
Ashley then took off her jacket, revealing her white crop vest, claiming it's hot even though the fans on the ceiling were still spinning,but we all know it's Anderson's stare made her that way.
"I wanna know more about you." Anderson state then smiled at her without revealing his teeth.
"And so do I." Ash state.
"What's your favorite color?" Anderson asked.
"Black_ and you." She asked back.
"Nevy blue." He answered.
"My turn _ what's that thing you like doing when you're not working?" She asked.
"I would go to the gym or swim_ and you?"
"I go scare boarding or ride my bike for fun." She state.
Anderson just raised his eyebrow at her with amusement.
"Interesting _ and also sounds dangerous." He commented.
"What's your mythical creature?" He asked her.
Instead of answering she stood up and he stared at her dragon tattoo at her belly.
Then she sat back then giggled.
It's a dragon?" He inquired.
Ashley just nodded." And yours?" She asked back.
"It's a Phoenix." He answered.
She just smiled.
They chatted for a while and Anderson got to know that Ashley doesn't have a dad and has only her mother and her small sister Sofia. Anderson's mom lives in London and his dad passed away before he joined the University.
Ashley then checked the time it was almost one o'clock. " Mr. Whitecross,I appreciate this,and also I got to go." She said after finishing her coffee then took her jacket.
"Let's have dinner tonight _ I'll send my driver to pick you up." He suggested.
" Mr. Whitecross,a date? You're asking me to a date." She asked perplexed.
"I am not taking ' no' for an answer." He said.
"But I don't have anything to wear." Anderson leaned forward.
" I'll take care of that." He state then winked again.
" Just send your apartment number." He added.
Ashley just nodded. "See you later Mr. Whitecross." She said then walked out.
The paparazzi followed her. " What's your relationship with Mr. Whitecross?" One asked.
"Are you his lover?"
"Is he your sugar daddy?"
They bothered her with those annoying questions,until Anderson's body guards had to help her.
She made it to her bike and drove off.
Ashley finally arrived at Rudge's family homestead. She parked the Lexus SUV near the other cars, then took a deep breath,and let It out.
She picked her phone and walked out of the vehicle,she pressed the smart key then stared at the house.
"Ce la farai Ashley, non preoccuparti."( You got this Ashley, no need to worry) She said to herself.