Julia let out a scream. She became anxious just thinking about what was going to happen. She struggled desperately.
Ashton could barely hold on to her. He loosened his grasp around her so as not to drop her. Julia then fled to her painting room and slammed the door behind her.
Ashton chuckled at that sight, thinking that she was being shy around him. He walked to the door and pressed on the door handle only to realize that it was locked from the inside. All at once, Ashton's expression darkened. He ordered in a deep low voice, "Julia, open the door!"
Julia’s muffled voice drifted out from the inside, carrying hints of pity, "Ashton, I'm busy preparing for the competition. Could you wait until everything’s over?”
Ashton punched on the door with annoyance, his eyes fixed on the locked do
