Chapter 54: Chapter 54

Ashy came out on the veranda because Paul was already asleep. She had to call her mom because she had to grant Paul's request.

While on the veranda, Storm was secretly watching hee. The change in her body is noticeable based on the dress she is wearing.

Her body swelled slightly to match her beautiful face. It didn't lessen her beauty.

After a while,he started to approach her.

"You're here, it's good, and you let Paul's request be granted." It was Storm's voice from behind.

She turned around for a moment to look at him and then looked outside.

"He's only asking for a small thing. Who am I to refuse? Another thing, we also got along and he's been good to me. It's just a small thing compared to the sin I committed against him. Doing a favor isn't that hard for me. " she replied that she could hardly take her eyes off the person she was talking to.

"At least you're right. It's good and you thought of that." He says nothing, but to stare at her.

"That's not simply thoughts. I'm doing this because he means so much to me." She replied in the negative way.

She couldn't understand herself. She wanted to see him and be with him but when he spoke she seemed very angry.

"Where do you work now?" Storm asked her later.

"No, I'm just planning to apply because I'm bored at home. I want to work."

"That's why,"

"That's why what? Spill it out." Ashy asked in surprise as she even looked at the person she was talking to because of what he said.

"That's why you put on weight. You're just home and it seems your body loves being just home ." He said it frankly and without any nonsense.

"Are you annoyed? You haven't seen me jus a month and now you are tellinge taht I gained weight ? " she was disgusted with her answer, then ahe rolled her eyes.

"I'm not annoyed that you're really fat. It's refreshing that that's how you look when you're fat, "

"So are you saying that though I gained weight I'm ugly?"

"I told you, you get fat, I didn't tell you to look ugly. You even look beautiful. " he smiled as he looked at her.

Ashy was about to turn her back on him, but he spoke again.

"Ash, do I need to know something? I feel like you're hiding something from me. Maybe you can share." He asked.

Ashy blushed at Storm's question, but she remained calm and unobtrusive.

"What should that be? I don't know anything you should know. Everything you should know, you already know. " she replied, then she turned her back on it.

He can't be with it much longer.

The next morning, Ashy didn't flake any more.

"Paul, I'll just visit you again next time. I need to rest as well. I still have an interview tomorrow for the job I'm applying for." its farewell while holding Paul's hands.

"Why do you have to appeal to others? Ash, the company is open for you anytime. Where do you want to be assigned? In the US, in Europe? Where would you like to just say it.You won't say two words to me? " Paul replied softly as he held her hand.

"What are you? It doesn't matter to me where. Right now I want to start again. With all that had happened, I want to start with nothing to do with you and Storm, "she smiled, reducing his worries as well.

"Why do you have to stay away? Admit it, Ash, you still love my brother, don't you? I can see how he looks at you. I know and feel that until now he still loves you, "

"If that's what you're saying again. You'd better rest. One of these days I'll visit you again." she promised that one would expect the same.

Ash replied, then kissed him on the forehead.

Ashy didn't answer, she stood up and said goodbye.

"I'll take you home, I was the one who picked you up so I should be the one to take you home " Storm offered her as she went down the stairs.

"It's not needed anymore Storm, I can do it. I still have another way to go. I won't go straight home. Thank you. Please check if Paul is taking his medications." She ordered and then she finally left the house.

Storm never spoke again.

But he was restless and he wanted to make sure that the woman she loved could go home safely, so he secretly followed her.

While in the car, Ashy again felt a headache and slight dizziness.

"Ma'am, are you all right?" the driver asked as she closed her eyes sharply and leaned back in her seat.

"It's okay, I'm just a little dizzy. I was just tired" Please take me to the nearest clinic. I'll just be there for a while." its command to the driver.

Even she herself is wondering what she went through, so she will stop by the doctor for a check-up. She needs to know if she is okay or what is the cause of the nausea she is feeling.

Shortly afterwards, she arrived at the clinic. She sat there waiting for the result of her laboratory tests.

It was as if cold water had been poured on Ashy during those hours.

As the doctor handed her the paper with the results of her tests written ...

"Congratulations ma'am, you are one month pregnant. You are feeling normal. Just take the vitamins listed there and have a monthly check-up. Don't stress too much and avoid heavy lifting." A smiling doctor's reminder

She calmed the doctor down and slowly left the clinic.

She don't know where to go. She suddenly remembered that a month had passed since something had happened to her and Storm in his car.

She just burst into tears while holding the paper. She immediately put it in her bag.

She immediately went home to rest. As much as possible, she does not want her baby to be affected by any negative events.

She caught up with Jem and her mom there.

She sat on the sofa and looked at the two of them.

"How's Paul?" Her mom asked.

"He's okay ma, he's a little better. I just feel better now because I know I don't feel bad for him anymore. I hope he's healed forever." Her answer while closing her eyes.

"Are you okay?" Jem asked.

Sh e didn't know if it was right. But she didn't plan to keep it a secret from them. She took the paper out of her bag and handed it to Jem.

"What is this?" Jem replied in surprise.

She opened it. It is almost impossible to read the contents of the paper. Her mother immediately handed it to her.

It brought tears to her eyes to read its contents.

"Ashy, you're finally going to have a baby!"

"Your noise. Is it okay? Don't be noisy? That's the result. I went to the clinic. I don't know what to do." it dumbfounded while staring at the ceiling.

"Does Storm already know?" Jem immediately asked.

"You seem to know that Storm is his father, ahh?"

"Of course, who else? Don't tell me its Paul I wouldn't believe you., that's the man." Jem replied jokingly.

"Ash, it doesn't matter to me when it was formed. What matters to me now is that I will have a grandchild. And if that's Storm's child, he has the right to know because he's the father of what you're bringing. "advice from her mother while holding her tummy.

"I really don't know how to say it. I'm sure he won't stop when he finds out. You know he'll do everything just to fight what he knows about him."

"So Ash, just tell him so there's no trouble for a happy ending." Jem's instigation.

"No, I won't tell him. If I have to stay away so he can't find me, I will. I'll do everything so he can't see us. I don't want to gamble with my son's feelings, "she looked at the two seriously.

"But Ash ..."

"Nothing but Jem, we're the only ones who know this. I hope you understand how I feel and respect my decision. As much as possible, I don't want Storm to know about this. When my tummy gets big I'll go away. Until I give birth to my child. Right now, Paul still needs me. So, as much as possible, no one will speak."

The two did nothing but agree with her decision.

A few days later, Ashy visited Paul again.

"I thought you would never visit him again." Storm asked seriously as he entered the house.

"I promised him and I'll keep it. Why? Is it forbidden to visit now? You're not the one to be visited, are you?" It's a rude response to him.

"Why is your head so hot? It's not bad what have said, isn't it? You still beat the pregnant woman? Ahh, "he replied while staring at her seriously.

Ashy suddenly looked at him. He was right and he got the reason.

"Whatever enters your brain. Clear your mind." she rolled her eyes, then get upstairs properly.

Storm suddenly grabbed her hand at once.

"Slowly on the steps, the stairs are slippery," he warned with a smile.

Ashy was surprised at what Storm said. It changes with the words he utters.

She felt nervous as she atepped up. She's been doing it carefull. . Also, walking is slow as well.

"How are you?" She started with Paul as she approached him. It was obvious that he had just finished taking a bath because his hair was still wet.

"It's okay. Your visit to me seems effective. My condition has improved and I'm hoping that my recovery will continue. "This is good news for her.

"You Ash, how are you? I mean, how are you looking for a job?"

"Okay, I just finished the interview. I was hoping to pass. I'm just waiting for the HR to call me

" but she did it.

"By the way, I brought some fruit, will you eat it? For your body to get natural vitamins. It will help."

"You also,"

"Huh?" She looked at him like she got surprised.

"I mean you also need to eat fruit, don't purp protein, you're gaining weight, can't you see? It's okay to lose that sexy figure of yours, "he joked to her.

"Maybe I'm lacking with exercise. It's delicious to eat, "she reasoned.

They were happy that day. Paul told his story about having a boyfriend and how Storm used to be angry with him.

"That's always what we used to argue about. How do I change boyfriends more often than he can find a girlfriend? He wasn't really looking then. Someone really owns his hearts, "he looked at her

"Funny,"

"Of course not. You just said the name Storm Robles first. Remember when Jem and I were together? I knew that he was tje one you are referring to. And I knew you were the woman, the reason for her long imprisonment in grief. So I made a way. The wedding, it's not really for us. It's for you. I should surprise you, that's my plan. In this case, Storm is too worried about you. That's when I woke up. That all my plans, all everything is gone. " he frowned.

"What are you doing? Let it go. It's been a long time. The important thing now is you to be okay. You will also make your boyfriend sad." Ashy replied softly to him while holding his hands.

"It's a good thing that mom and dad's will has changed. I don't need a wife anymore. Storm has found a way to transfer mine to my name. So I'm very thankful. I hope he'll be happy too." meaningful look he gave her.

Ashy didn't say a word.

It was afternoon, so she said goodbye.

"I'll take you home. It's hard to get a car now. You're still not sure if you can ride a daredevil," he was surprised to hear Storm speak from behind her.

"No need. I'm used to commuting, so it's okay, I'll go home alone. "She refused and didn't even look at him. She didn't see how much he worried about her.

"Why do you always reject me? Until then, however, "

"I don't,there it is , Jem will pick me up," she continued with his outspoken salute and went out the door.