Essel’s Pov
I released a sigh of boredom, toying with a strand of my hair while humming a tune that seemed to play on the radio all the time these days. Valentine had mentioned he would meet me here to hand over my ticket in thirty minutes, so until then, I was stuck here, slowly succumbing to monotony.
"Someone seems to be enjoying themselves." A familiar voice chuckled as it settled next to me, instantly radiating warmth against my skin. Ashton flashed me that adorable, boyish grin I would have given anything for not too long ago.
I sighed internally and forced a friendly smile onto my face. The past is behind me; I had moved on from everything that transpired between Ashton and me. Now, I had Akila and Tristen; holding onto a grudge against my ex was pointless. He couldn't hurt me an
