“Good evening Miss.” Jill bowed her head politely. Of course she was just pretending to be nice to Ashley. Because from the start, she had envy the beautiful girl. “Where is Sirius?” Ashley asked without hesitation. Jill was stunned to hear how Ashley mention Master’s name directly. Usually, she would name the man as Bubba. Looks like she’s really pissed, Jill thought. She would take advantage of a rare opportunity like this.
“Sorry Miss… But…” Jill seemed hesitant to say something. “What’s wrong? What are you guys hiding from me?” Ashley sounded so angry and disappointed, she wanted to know right away where Sirius was and why she was avoiding her. “Miss Ashley, I’m very sorry. But Master can’t be bothered right now….” Jill hadn’t finished speaking, Ashley rebuked her. “Say it! I don’t want anyone to lie anymore! What’s wrong with all of you?” Ashley was so angry that tears welled up in her eyes.
Jill smiled in her heart. “Miss… Please don’t tell Master if I tell you this.” Jill cupped her palms in front of her chest. Begging Ashley to protect her. The innocent beautiful girl nodded her head. “Master is injured. Due to a dangerous mission a week ago. Master asked me to retrieve his personal belongings quickly. So that… Miss doesn’t see me…” Jill whispered the last sentence.
Ashley was shocked and devastated. Bubba hurt? Why wasn’t he tell her anything? “Bubba… Bubba is hurt? Why doesn’t he want me to know? Why doesn’t he want to call me?” Her voice trembled. Ashley felt so worried but she was also disappointed. Why would Bubba do that to er? Is she not important anymore?
“Mmm… That…” Jill seem to be in a dilemma. She avoided Ashley’s eyes and scratched her neck. The gesture made Ashley see the diamond ring Jill was wearing. The ring was very beautiful and made her familiar with the design. Ashley kept staring at Jill’s finger because she felt like she had seen it somewhere.
“Why didn’t Bubba want me to know?” Ashley looked down as she continued to stare at Jill’s ring finger which was encircled by the diamond ring. “Miss… I hope you’re not offended but I’ll be honest.” She sighed and shook her head. She looked sad and seemed to be carrying a heavy burden. Ashley looked up to see her expressions. She could tell something was wrong.
“Actually, Master has been feeling burdened all this time. He doesn’t want you to worry too much and also create a scene when you finds out he’s injured. Master is a strong man, I think Miss Ashley knows that too. So he doesn’t want you to know this. Miss Ashley, Actually this is not my authority to say. But I feel I have the right. You should not expect more from him. We all know that your relationship with Master has exceeded from only brother and sister. But do you know know that he already has a fiance?”
Ashley felt someone stabbed her in the heart with a spear. Bubba has a fiance? How could it be? “What? That’s ridiculous?” Ashley’s tears were almost at the end. But she tried so hard not to cry. She didn’t want others to see her tears.
Jill let out a long sigh. Now her face looks very serious and worried. “Miss, I’m so worried about you. You’ve been trapped by his charms. All women are like that. All women that he sleeps with are like that. He never use a woman twice. I admit it, he is full of charm an all. But this time I don’t think I can stay still. Especially after he chose me to be his future wife.” Jill showed again the diamond ring on her finger. Ashley hardly breathe. She? Bubba had a special relationship with her all this time? Why is this hard to believe?
Jill turned her palm so that the back of the ring was visible. There was an engraved of Sirius’s name clearly displayed. “Are you engaged?” Ashley asked in a weak voice. It was like she was having trouble breathing. “Yeah, he proposed to me last Sunday.” Jill nodded firmly. “Sorry Miss… Or may I call you sister-in-law?” Jill smiled, Ashley just stared here and there with uncertain thoughts.
‘Master, I mean, my fiance is a naughty man. He can’t keep his dick in his pants. But now he made up his mind. Can sister-in-law help us? I hope Miss Ashley isn’t overly disappointed. Just think of him as your experience that will pass over time. During this time, he really care about you as a sister, because he is sorry. You are an orphan, where else will you take shelter if not here?”
Immediately, Ashley gasped. Is that so? All this time it turned out that Bubba only felt sorry for her? Oh, that’s how it turned out. Ashley nodded and smiled bitterly. “I hope Miss Ashley understands. After all, you’re old enough to be categorized as an adult. Isn’t now the time for you to look for something new? A new place for example? At least to prove it, that you can stand and alive by your own not because of his help .” Jill smiled pitifully. Ashley nodded and looked down. Although it sounded very hurt, Ashley agreed with Jill’s words in her heart.
“Very well Miss. I will deliver these things first. Master is waiting. For your information, Master is absolutely fine, he is recovering. Excuse me.” Jill stepped past Ashley who was still busy looking at the floor.
When the sound of Jill’s footsteps was getting farther and farther away. Ashley held her head up. Tears welled up in her eyes, streaming down to her beautiful face. She sobbed softly. She didn’t want to believe her words, but everything she said made sense. How foolish she had been to think Sirius had such deep feelings for her. Too perfect to be true. It was true, she had been Sirius’s heaviest burden all along. All the riches and luxuries she had were the product of Sirius’ hard work. Ashley quickly wiped the tears that were still flowing freely. She didn’t want anyone to see her tears.
Ashley went into her old room. Look how luxurious this room is. These are all Sirius’ treasures. Everything she asked for and what the man gave her, was Sirius’s personal property. Even Ashley wasn’t his sister. They don’t have any blood ties. But Sirius cared about her very much. Ashley remembered Jill’s words earlier, Sirius felt sorry for Ashley who had no parents, no one. Ashley chuckled sadly. Right. She was an orphan, lived with a man, who was feels sorry for her and she thought the man truly fell in love with her. Ashley felt very sad and useless. She didn’t want to be a burden to anyone anymore.
Ashley quietly walked out of her room. She had washed her face so she wouldn’t look like she’d been crying. She also walked casually like nothing happened. When it’s on the first floor. Ashley meets Butler Ben and some of the maids who greet her politely. Ashley smiled and greeted them back as usual. Maybe they’re just like Bubba, they pity me, she thought.
The beautiful girl walked all the way to the gate of the mansion. No one suspected her movements because basically Ashley really liked to take afternoon walks around the mansion’s spacious grounds. So they thought Ashley was just doing a routine she rarely did after her busy schedules.
Ashley kept walking and asked the security guard to open the gate for her. When the security guard asked Ashley, the girl smiled and replied, “I want to walk a little forward, uncle. Not far away, I saw a kitten in front of this gate earlier on my way home.” She smiled sweetly, making the security guard’s heart melt instantly. Who can resist Ashley’s charm? She walked through the huge gate, thought she needed time for herself. She needed to think properly out of this place. At least, for a moment before she face Sirius to hear his explanation of everything.
That was how Ashley easily left the mansion, from the place she had lived in for years, from the place she called home.