RAY

Chp 18. I like Ash.

POV:

Ray Mellan

It's been almost three days since Ash took me to his secret place, but after that day he has disappeared completely, I have not received a call, or text from him nor have I seen him around or spoke to him. What the hell is wrong with him? Why is he avoiding me? Why is he becoming distant?

Neither have I seen Flay around since the past three days, nor Christ. It's like people are just disappearing or what?

However, I was constantly texting Harry and Lily. I miss Harry a lot, and today Lily and I are meeting at the park to catch up.

I'm excited to speak to her and hang out but also a small part of me wants to know what is up with Ash?

Why am I only thinking about Ash all of a sudden since the past three days? Oh .. God... I will have to clear my mind off.

Right now, I'm getting ready, I changed into something not too revealing but cute at the same time. I wore dark blue skinny jeans along with a cute yellow off-shoulder top, with big hanging earings, I let my hair fall down in its natural wave and I completed off the look by adding some mascara, and lipgloss.

I like what I look, It's simple but elegant.

I wore some white shoes and took my phone and money and went downstairs. No one is here at home, My dad is busy working and is off to Africa for his business. God knows when he will be back and Flay I don't even care, as long as she doesn't bother me, I'm okay with it. She will be busy with all her fake friends or fuckboys. Who cares?

Ten minutes later, Lily arrives and we head to the park. She has worn a simple floral blue dress and killed it with her winged eye-liner look.

"So how was your trip, Lily I mean did you miss being here?" I asked her while we walk towards a spare wooden bench to sit.

I had truly missed her, all this while but a part of me was glad that she wasn't here to see me in that state of misery, and that she doesn't know about what all had happened here. But today I'm not going to let those haunting thoughts come back and destroy my moment with her.

I smiled and looked at her, waiting for her to the response.

"Everything that makes me is here, my memories, my family, my friends. Everything. It's nice exploring other countries but the best thing is being in here where we can all be ourselves and everything is beautiful with endless support. I really missed being back, and missed everyone here cause home is home after all." She ended by smiling at me.

I smile at his response. It all made perfect sense and was true. Home is home. When I was with Harry, I really missed being here, but I needed the break.

"So, Ray I see you look amazing from last time I had seen you, and just recently being very happy, So is that hottie guy the reason behind your glowing charm?" She asked me raising her eyebrow, teasing and mocking me

I know her, she is always very upfront and always observes definitely and nails the point correctly every time.

Thinking about Ash made me blush and instantly smile. "Yeah, I mean No but I've known him since a long time but he uses to irritate me but now is very caring and acting differently, I mean yeah... but am I jumping to conclusions so fast or does he feel the same? But then since three days he hasn't spoken to me and is ignoring me-" I was ranting without making any sense, and Lily cut me, "Oh My God! You seriously like him." she said.

Seriously?

Do I like him?

Yeah, I do feel safe with him and also want to dig deep within him and know why he acts the way he acts and knows him. Oh My God! 

"I like Ash." I finally accepted my feelings. s**t, what am I suppose to do now?

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