269 Ashton's emergency contac

Ashton placed the big box with cake on the kitchen island and he was about to remove the lid when Sabrina hugged him from the back.

"Don't you want to eat the cake?" Ashton asked. "Your mom said that it's your favorite."

"I would rather eat you." Sabrina responded cheekily while her hands sneaked under his shirt, and glided higher over his abs, toward his chest.

Ashton turned toward Sabrina and kissed her on the lips. "How about the cake first?"

Sabrina held onto his back and demanded another kiss before agreeing.

They opened the lid to see that the cake has written in frosting:

"Sabrina and Jackson

we wish many happy years together"

Sabrina shook her head and went to get a spoon. "My parents expected Jackson, and it seems that they had their own ideas about what I will announce at dinner."

She scooped the frosting which spelled 'Sabrina and Jackson' and flicked it in the trash can.

"And just like that, Jackson is gone…" Ashton said solemnly while looking at the cake which was left with: "we wish you many happy years together".

"Yup. He is gone from the cake, and he is gone from my life. And I will not allow him to ruin the rest of my life. With you."

Ashton gazed into Sabrina's eyes and his heart expanded as her words rang in his head: '…the rest of my life. With you…'

Sabrina noticed that he is looking at her with a silly grin on his face.

"What?" Sabrina asked.

"I am still getting my head wrapped around the fact that you are interested in me."

Sabrina smiled. "Let's get one thing straight. I'm not interested in you. I am yours."

Ashton chuckled. "That is even more unbelievable. If this is not a dream, pinch me, please. And if it is a dream, I don't want to wake up."

"I will not pinch you. I have something better…" Sabrina inched closer to Ashton and kissed him lightly on the lips before biting on his lower lip hard.

Ashton hissed from the pain and at the same time, the pressure in his groin increased. Sabrina has that power over him, whatever she does is arousing and her proximity is intoxicating.

Ashton impatiently pulled her skirt up and in one swift move tugged her panties lower before pushing her to bend over the kitchen island.

Sabrina held her breath at the sound of Ashton's belt which made clinking sounds while he was unbuckling it.

By the time his pants slid around his ankles, her core was throbbing in the need to feel him inside. And she didn't wait long.

Sabrina jerked when his fingers moved between her folds, obviously checking for wetness and his satisfied hum told her that he is pleased.

Sabrina will not deny that Ashton is usually timid in front of her, always ready to indulge her... but when it comes to lovemaking, he is in charge. And she will not have it any other way. He is amazing.

"Oh, Ashton…" Sabrina moaned when he started thrusting and Ashton was confident that he never heard anything so seductive in his life.

He told her that he is worshiping her. And he did.

…

The next few days passed peacefully marked with unusual harmony between Hunter and Ashton.

Hunter said that he will come to Sabrina's studio two-to-three times a week, depending on his schedule at the Alpha group, and Sabrina agreed.

Hunter obediently worked with Ashton, even though the interaction between them was strained. But they were not fighting.

Ashton's schedule was that he comes to the FD Studio to work in the morning, and after lunch with Sabrina, he would go to the Studious café, where she works as the barista.

Sabrina asked Ashton not to go to the café, but he told her that it's keeping him busy, he is earning great on tips, and he is on good terms with the people working there so he feels bad to bail on them.

Sabrina snorted. "You are earning great on tips? I bet it's from the girls…"

Ashton smiled in response. There is no way he will confirm that, but he does not want to lie either. 

Ashton thought of a way to pacify Sabrina. "How about you come to the café when I'm working, and I will make something special for my girlfriend?"

"I will see what I can do…" Sabrina could not stop smiling. She loves the idea of Ashton doing his magic behind the counter. For her. She is sure that whatever he makes will be delicious, just like he is.

…

Thursday

1:02 PM

Ashton escorted Sabrina to the FD Studio after lunch.

"Do you need to go?" Sabrina pouted and wrapped her arms around Ashton's waist, not caring that they are on the street.

Ashton smiled. They go through this every day. "They are expecting me at the café at 1:30. My shift today is three hours, and I will be home by five. I know that you have clients until 4:30 PM, so… what do you want me to cook for dinner?"

"How about we go out for dinner tonight?" Sabrina suggested. "We can dress up and dance."

"Are we celebrating something?"

"Do we need a reason to treat ourselves?" Sabrina asked and spoke quickly, without giving him a chance to respond. "Leave it to me. I will make reservations. I will see you at home, five-ish."

Ashton shook his head helplessly. "What will I do with you?"

"I can think of a few things, but none of them are appropriate for the street…" Sabrina said and puckered her lips, indicating to Ashton that she wants a kiss.

Ashton obeyed. He lowered his head and gave her a few light kisses before inching away. "I should go, or I will be late."

"I'm already counting: four hours until I see you again." Sabrina said dejectedly.

Ashton kissed her again and walked away with difficulty. It's not easy to part with Sabrina.

Sabrina leaned on the wall, next to the door of her FD Studio, and dreamily looked at Ashton's retreating back. Ah, even his back is handsome! Only when he took a turn around the corner she moved and got inside.

"How was lunch?" Nicole asked with glee as soon as Sabrina got inside.

"Food was fine, and the company was divine." Sabrina responded with a big smile on her face.

"Wow, wow!" Madison exclaimed. "Love made you a poet."

Sabrina laughed and walked into her office. She has a client coming soon and she needs to get ready for the appointment.

1:53 PM

Sabrina escorted her client out of the studio in a good mood. This will be a big order, and it seems that he likes Sabrina's ideas. Other than a lot of money, this deal will give her studio big visibility.

Finally, she is getting close to her dream where her business is advertising itself and she does not need to prove to anyone that she is capable.

Sabrina is proud because all this is due to her skills and hard work. This is definitely worth celebrating.

Sabrina thought about various restaurants she should go with Ashton tonight. Something intimate, with good food and dancing. They will dress up and eat and dance and end the evening in their apartment. Thinking about Ashton's intimate embrace made Sabrina's heart flutter.

She told herself to calm down, because first she needs to pick a restaurant and make a reservation. For two.

"Is the deal sealed?" Nicole asked Sabrina when she confirmed that the clients left.

Sabrina bobbed her head happily. "I think so. We should hear back by end of day tomorrow. If it goes through, everyone will get a celebratory bonus."

Nicole and Madison squealed in excitement.

"What is going on?" Charlie hollered from the design room when he heard the noise.

Sabrina was about to respond, but her phone rang and she reached for it. The id shows an unknown caller, but this is her personal cell phone and not many people know this number, so she answered it.

"Yes?"

"May I speak with Sabrina Anderson?" A female voice asked.

"Speaking."

"Miss Anderson, I am Maya from the Studious Café…" The lady introduced herself and Sabrina frowned. That is the café where Ashton works. Why are they calling her?

Sabrina held her breath as Maya continued: "Ashton has your number as an emergency contact. Do you know where he is? He is not answering his phone."

"He left about one hour ago to the café." Sabrina responded robotically.

"Ashton was supposed to take over my shift half an hour ago, but he didn't show up. And he is never late…"

Sabrina felt her heart beating in her throat and she didn't hear what Maya said after that.

She knows that Ashton is reliable, and he would never abandon his engagement without giving notice.

Anxiety swelled inside Sabrina as a multitude of scenarios built up in her mind, one worse than the other, and somehow, Jackson's image was flashing in front of her eyes. Is it possible that Jackson did something to Ashton? No. Ashton is faster and stronger, but that does not mean that Jackson didn't use underhanded methods. Did Jackson kidnap Ashton? Did he hurt him? Did he…? Sabrina didn't dare think beyond that.

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