Chapter 5
1422 Words
Ashton
Ashton, felt like he failed last night. Violet did not come home with him as planned. Never had he failed to get a woman in his bed before. This was new for him. But he had come home with something that was worth his while. Ashton had a business card in the palm of his hands. He managed to get it last night before Violet turned down his offer for an after part at his place.
"Leo, have a way I can keep in touch with Miss. Harris?" Ashton corners Violet's friend Leo. He was not about to leave the party without having a way to get in touch with Violet.
"Why do you ask Mr. Maxford? Sorry but I don't hand out my best friends personal information to just anyone. Even if they are handsome" jokes Leo as he turns to chat with Ashton.
"I would like to have her number because...because..."
"I know! You want to as my girl on a date right?" Leo laughs with joy. He slaps Ashton on the back.
"Yes! That is it. I want to ask her out. She turned me down tonight. But I don't give up easily" Ashton chuckles.
"Well, you are in luck. You know Violet can be a bit stubborn. She does not let anyone get close to her. She may seem like a cactus. But she really is a beautiful desert rose. She is worth all the hassle. I have known her for a good eleven years. I can give you some in sight that might, help you win our girl over" Leo explains.
This was working out to Ashton's advantage after all! Leo was playing right into his hands!
"Oh yes. She was not easy to talk to. But I would like to court Miss. Harris" says Ashton.
"Wonderful! I will tell her, I gave you her card because you're wanting to contact her father alright? Then you can get her on the phone..." Leo helps cook up a master plan.
"Thanks again, Leo. For all your help" Ashton says happily after Leo places the golden ticket into the palm of his hand.
"Not a problem. Here is my card as well in case you need any help from the ice princess" chuckles Leo.
"Just wonderful" Ashton says.
"Now, I am doing this to help my girl. If you harm her in anyway, you will have me to answer to" Leo warns Ashton.
"I understand. I got it" Ashton says after an awkward moment of silence.
"Now all I have to do is call you Miss. Harris. You will be mine one way or another" chuckles Ashton as he sits by his phone. He gets the card. He grabs his phone. His phone rings. It was his father calling him.
"Hello?" Ashton answers.
"How did last night go? Is Miss. Harris sleeping in your bed?" chuckles his Dad.
"Not exactly" sighs Ashton.
"What happened last night?" his Dad demands to know.
"I met Miss. Harris. She turned me down" sighs Ashton.
"What? How did this happen?" his Dad gets upset with him and the turn of events.
"Don't worry. Things take progress. I have a lead" he tells his dad.
"A lead? What lead?" asks his Dad.
"I became close friends with her best friend. He wants me to ask her out. He gave me her number so I can ask her out on a date. I was just about to call her now when you called me" Ashton explains as he taps the business card on his leg. He looked down at the card. She had little violets splashed on the card. The card it's self-smelled like violets! How was that possible? He smiles at all the little details she put into her work. She was a classy lady that was for sure. He sniffs her business card once more. That was her sent. He remembered it when he heled her in his arms. They shared that one sexy hot kiss.
"Son? You there still?" his Dad asks.
"Sorry Dad, what did you say?" Ashton asks as he shakes himself out of his day dream.
"How are you going to get this girl to go out with you if she turned you down before?" wonders his Dad.
"Dad, you know very well this man does not take no for an answer" reminds Ashton.
"Yes, but this girl is a tough nut to crack" his Dad warns him.
"Don't worry Dad. Leave it all up to me will you?" warns Ashton. "You gave me this job. Let me handle it"
"Alright son. Don't let me down" his Dad says before they hang up.
"Now you will agree to that date Miss Harris" chuckles Ashton as he looks down at her call. He rings her number. One ring. Two. Going on three. Nothing. It heads right to her voicemail. Maybe because he was an unknown caller.
"Hello, there. Your call is very important to me. I am away or I would be happy to answer your calls. Please leave me a message and I will get back with you as soon as I possibly can. Have a lovely day" Violet's voice echoes' in the message.
"Hello there Miss Harris. Sorry to phone you like this. But this was the only way I could get in touch with you. Now don't be to upset with me for having to hunt down your number. But you gave me no choice when you turned down my dinner date. I still want to take you out on that date. Maybe have a little dinner, dancing, and share some more of those kisses. I can't forget that kiss we shared so quickly at the gala. I am sure you can't either Miss. Harris. I could not sleep so well. You were on my mind all night long. It I was at all on your mind, well you know what to do now don't you Miss. Harris? Call me back. We will share one night together. One night is all I ask for. You won't be sorry" he promises her in a long message. He hang up after leaving his voice mail. There that ought to do it.
His phone rings again. Who would call him now?
"Hello? Who is this?" Ashton asks as he answers the call he had no idea whom it was.
"This is Leo" replies the voice on the other end.
"Leo? How did you get my number?" wonders a confused Ashton.
"How did I? Well let me tell you. I am with Violet right now. She got your voicemail. She laughed at it man. Sorry to tell you. I am here to help you out. I am going to be going to dinner with her tonight at the Pere's Place. You know where that is at? I got your number from looking at her phone when she was not looking" says Leo in a rush.
"She deleted my voice mail huh?" sighs Ashton.
"Yes she did. She ripped into me for giving out her number. Now listen to me. Make dinner reservations around six thirty tonight alright? I made it for then I will cancel. They will tell you that you that they have a cancelation for you. I will be there with her around seven. We will bump into YOU then you join us" Leo plots a master plan. One that was better than Ashton's own plan.
"Wow, that is pretty damn amazing" laughs Ashton whom was feeling amused.
"Why thank you" says Leo.
"Now one question Leo" demands Ashton.
"What is that?" asks Leo curiously.
"Why are you helping me out with Violet?" he demands answers.
"Simple. I like you. I think you would make a great pair if she lets you get close to her" Leo replies.
"Why do you think she will let me get close to her?" wonders Ashton.
"Truthfully she has been hurt before. I feel you are one of the good guys. You came to help her event. You just seem like a good one. I hope you won't disappointment" Leo worries. Guilt creeps in Ashton's heart.
"I won't let you down" Ashton lies as he does he crosses his fingers. They hang up. Ashton sighs. Things were going his way as he hoped.
Any news on the lead? : Dad
Ashton looks down at what his Dad sent.
Yes, I am working on it now: Ashton
You get'em tiger: Dad
Ashton calls the restaurant and begins to set the plans in motion.
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