25 Compared To The Past Me

Ashley woke up at around 6 in the morning and knew instantly that she was not in her hotel room, her heart only calmed down after seeing her brother sitting on the chair beside the bed.

"Where am I? In the hospital?"

She knew she was saved from the prolonged pain after feeling her whole body. But she was also confused, does this country have the pain reliever those in her condition needs?

"No, in Amber Wood's place."

His reply instantly made Ashley's face fall. What are they doing here?

"Don't look like that, if it wasn't for her you would still be in pain right now. You should be thankful instead."

"I know, let's return to my room. I don't feel at ease being here," she sat up and asked.

She is indeed grateful but she still couldn't accept Amber using her illness for her own purpose and most of all for her brother to be the sacrifice.

Ashton can see how conflicted his sister is, so he didn't bother saying anything more. They both realized that Ashley has no shoes with her, or even a slipper. So Ashton could only carry her in his back. As per her request, she is too shy to be carried princess like in broad daylight.

Just as they pass the kitchen, Ashley tapped his shoulder, "You can cook right brother?"

"What of it?"

"Let's... Can... Can you cook her breakfast? But you must do it fast, I don't want to interact with that viscious woman. Just that... as a thank you... for helping me," her voice became quieter as she ended her sentence.

Ashton chuckled, really, she was truly grateful but because of what had happened between them she couldn't be straightforward at all.

He let her sit in the high chair before he rummaged through Amber's things and started cooking. Ashley was anxiously looking at the other door, especially when Ashton would make a loud noise. She really didn't know how to face her if she wakes up now.

To her relief, everything ended before Amber could wake up. They were able to leave her place at 7 am

Ashton then thanked Elloise who was already in the reception area. When he came here at 2:30 in the morning, Elloise was still awake. He could only urgently tell her that he needs to meet Amber but she didn't ask what was going on.

"I apologize for barging in your hotel just like that," he apologized sincerely.

Ashton was cold and ruthless but he still knows how to be humble when it comes to people who didn't have any ill intention to him or to his family.

"Don't be," Elloise smiled.

She then looked at Ashley who was bowing her head, "I'm just glad the young lady was okay."

"Thank you very much," was all Ashley could say.

Ashton thought for a bit before asking her again, "Are you not going to ask? Of what is going on?"

He was still young after all and he grew up in a much better environment compared to the other royals and rich young masters and young misses. If it was someone else in his position they would surely wouldn't even bother with Elloise who only owns a very small hotel that was just starting to get back at its feet.

"That girl is keeping us safe from the future. That is why she is not disclosing so many things to us. We knew she will be facing something very big, so in turn we could only not ask anything. In that way, she wouldn't have to worry about us."

"But..."

Their attention was then shifted to Ashley.

"Why are you still letting her stay? You already knew you might be placed in danger for her staying here."

Elloise smiled warmly, "That girl arrived and without asking for anything she helped our hotel that was already at its end. If she didn't come and occupied the most expensive room and paying in advance for a month.Then surely you wouldn't even see this open now."

Ashley just stayed silent after hearing her words. Ashton, on the other hand, once again thought of her favorite phrase, 'An eye for an eye.'

'She really is something else,' he thought as he finally bid Elloise goodbye, Ashley did the same.

After getting out to the streets, people who are already on their way for their daily work or personal business started looking their way. Two outstanding looking youths are walking early in the morning by the side walk. The elder brother was carrying the younger sister in his back without a hint of irritation in his face or eyes.

Their bearing was obviously that of a rich family and in this society? This kind of things are barely even done by those young masters and young misses. Only a handful could be counted as such.

Just as the two approached the main entrance of Fire Empire Hotel, Blake and Devon just came out. Upon seeing them, the two of them approached them instantly.

"What happened? Where did you go? We came here early today for we are worried about Ashley and then we found out that you rushed out at 2 in the morning," Blake then looked at the two of them worriedly especially at Ashley.

"She got an attack, I could only gamble and brought her to Amber Wood's place," he replied as he started walking inside the hotel.

People are still looking at them, especially since Blake and Devon are quite famous around the city. Ashton was actually less famous, he was only known as the son of the owner of University A, the most prestigious school in the city. But even that, no one knows who was the owner.

Ashton rarely goes out in the past, after turning 15 and finding out about the three year promise, he volunteered to be here earlier, his grandfather approved of it.

But all of them knew, he just wanted to leave, normally the royal families stay at Celestial Country. And for him staying there was a torture back then. That is why no one disapproved of him and get him to live as a not so rich person in Star Country.

Blake and Devon was also still young and was curious of the lifestyle in a small country, they followed him but they were more active than he was, after establishing their names, people started knowing who they were and that they lived at Celestial Country.

At the same time, only Ashton changed his family name. Ashton Harris was only known because of the school and his good looks. Young ladies who are far richer to his identity here still tries their best to get his attention.

But most of them were vying for Blake's and Devon's attention. Blake Thomas, whose parents are renowned in the entertainment industry even in Celestial Country. Devon Parker, son of a business tycoon, second only to the royals.

Despite them being young and is still unknown whether they would be the next master's, just being with them is already prestigious enough. News outlets only knew that they were sent here with their friend in order to experience more about life.

Who would try to pry even more about three young lads coming in a small country? No one was free enough to do that, that is why the three of them was able to atleast live a freer life.

After arriving to Ashley's room, Ashton called for room service for their breakfast.

"She still has medicine?" Devon asked after they settled down.

"Yes, we were lucky, she still has it. If not, Ashley might still be in pain right now."

"And... What was Ashley's reaction?" Blake asked.

Ashley already went to the bathroom to take a bath.

"She was thankful but she didn't want to face her. Either she still couldn't accept Amber Wood's condition or that she felt embarrassed for saying so many bad things about her but the other person still helped her."

"Price Empire is a very difficult and harsh opponent, she really is planning to go up against them?" Devon thought for a bit before asking.

"She seemed to be so intent on doing it. But she was not a rush person either. She knew just how weak she is and so she gave herself a ten year time of preparation. But she seemed to be thinking to shorten it," Ashton replied as he nodded his head.

She was indeed a careful person at the same time a smart one. She has so many things in her repertoire but she never allowed it to get in her head.

'Compared to the past me, I guess she is much more mature,' he thought.

There is a time where Wright Empire gained so many set backs all because he went against one of the royals head on. No matter how many times he loses he still went against them on so many business deals to the point that his grandfather had to lock him up.

*DING*

FROM: Narcissist Doll \u003e\u003e\u003e Hey thanks for the breakfast and can I ask for a favor in exchange for the medicine? Can I ask Shield of the programming circle to put more defense in my computer? \u003c\u003c\u003c