Chapter five

"life is short, time is fast, no replay, no rewind, so enjoy every moment as it comes "

ASHLEY'S P.O.V

Dear Diary,

  "These last two days were like hell to me, I was in bed for two days. I normally feel numb after each chemotherapy so I didn't move around much. I'm so happy it's a new day, and as usual, I headed to the library. I attended to every customer that came in, when I was suddenly reminded of the young guy Ace. I waved the thought off my mind and continued with my daily activities. It was getting late and I needed to hurry so as not to get home too late. I felt bored so I picked up a book from the shelves beside me and landed on "My Mafia husband" I began reading it. it was nice story indeed .I haven't checked my phone for two days because I was so tired to, I even turned it off because I didn't want to be disturbed. I opened my phone and went through it. I go bored, I turned off my phone once again and laid my forehead on the desk in front of me. I suddenly got up, took my phone once again, went through it and decided to give Ciara a call. I didn't have much contacts because I suddenly got bored of being around people, maybe it's because I was sick,or perhaps the fact that I was a divorcee.

"Hey bae" Ciara called over the phone. Her voice was a little bit faint.

"Hey...hope I'm not disturbing you,you seem to asleep" I asked feeling kinda guilty.

"it's okay... I haven't gone that deep though" she said not wanting me to feel guilty but I knew within me that she has gone deep into her sleep.

"I was bored so ....I decided to give you a call , hope you don't mind?" I asked

"Why will I mind? You're my best friend so there's no need to apologize to each other" she said

" so....how's your husband and our little Kelly doing?" I asked. Kelly is Ciara's daughter and only child. She is two years old but acts like a grown lady, I guess it's because she has a wonderful mum.

"They're perfectly fine. How was your chemo? hope you're okay ? is the treatment working?" She asked worriedly. Ciara has always been like this, being the caring type. She has been a true friend to me. Kelly has such a great and wonderful mum, the type that I always dreamt of having. Having lost my mum at childbirth, I didn't get to experience the warmth of motherhood. My Dad has always been there for me until he lost his job and became a drunkard. He worked in a manufacturing company, he had worked there before meeting my mum and married her. The company had recognised him as one of their oldest workers. The company suddenly went into bankruptcy and the one thousand people who worked there lost their jobs, with my dad. He was devastated when he was informed about the company, after many fruitless job interviews, he resoluted to alcohol to relieve his stress.I was often mocked by my classmates for not having a mum and it made me sad. Then I met Ciara and her mum took me as her daughter.

"It was fine, I'm fine and yes the treatment is okay for now according to the doctor" I replied. Ciara and I chatted for a while before I ended the call.

I was rounding up to close the library when I caught sight of the very same car that Ace uses. I finished closing the day and stepped out. I met him leaning on the car with his legs crossed and his hands crossed, he looked cool like that. I walked up to him.

"Why do you keep meeting me and wanting to drive me home?I asked him as I got closer to him.

"I don't know but I feel happy each time I do so" he replied,putting his hands into his pocket

"Really... you've got a sweet tongue, I wonder how many women you've said that to"

"I haven't said that to any woman I don't make efforts on them and they already fall for me" he replied confidently

"woo... I see you catch them with your handsome face" I asked while smiling

"You think I'm handsome?" he asked, knowing how handsome he was, and I nodded

"if I was like ten years or Eleven years younger, I'd have fallen for it.

"At least you find me attractive so that's one point.... " he said smiling." You hungry?"

"it's okay, I'll eat once I get home" I replied but my stomach didn't agree with me cause it found a wrong time to growl, and we burst into laughter

"so What are we having?" he asked opening the door for me to enter.

"Some steaks would do" I answered as I entered the car, and we zoomed off. He made a stop at a five star restaurant and we alighted. "this place looks so expensive, I think we should turn back" I said as I haven't been to a five star restaurant before.

"it's okay, it's my treat, c'mon" he said dragging me into the restaurant. We were given a couple seat at the far end of the restaurant near the window. A female waitress came to attend to us, as she explained their menu to us. " You know it isn't too late to go back now" I said feeling uneasy

"I'll have a double set of steaks please" he said to the waitress who left. I noticed people catching glances at us and mostly at Jack

" Is this the point where I'll ask you if you are famous?" I asked and he smiled." when you said you were a singer, I thought you didn't mean it or you weren't really popular"

"Well I am" he replied

"Since you are popular, is it okay with us eating out in public?.....I mean...You...You entertainers don't like being seen like this, having dinner with an older woman and stuffs, it can destroy your image and I know how important it is for you guys" I asked worried and I bet he understood it cause his facial expression said it all but he just smiled

"it's okay, I can handle it" he reassured me and I relaxed a bit. The waitress came back with out orders and placed them on the table.

:Excuse me, please,can i... get your autograph?" she asked with smiling at Ace who nodded in affirmation and wrote down his name on her palms and she left happily.

"wow,...can't believe I'm having dinner with an Artist" I said. We ate in silence until we finished eating.We paid for the food and we left the restaurant.

"Thanks for the food" I thanked him as we came out and stood besides his car.

"My pleasure" he said. "let me drop off?" he said

"you've already done enough and I appreciate it, don't worry I'll find my way back home, you must be busy, you ain't my driver so you shouldn't be taking me home almost everyday" I reassured him with a smile to show I appreciated his help and offer.

" Then let me watch you enter a cab before I go" he suggested and I agreed. few minutes later, I entered a cab,waved at him and we drove off. I watched him through the side mirror and he stood there, watching me as the car fades away before entering his car.

Something absolutely doesn't feel right, I like keeping my distance from people,but him...I just can't figure out why I'm drawn to him, his handsome looks? I just can't figure it out. I really enjoyed the dinner we had and I must admit it was the best dinner ever I've had. When I got home, I brought out my diary from my bag and as always , strayed writing down my daily activities, from time I got to the office, to the call I had with Ciara, to the diner I had with Ace. When I was through, I kept my diary back into my bag. I took my drugs, arranged my bed and laid down on it. I wasn't feeling sleepy yet so many weird thoughts went through my mind. I kept reminiscing about the wonderful dinner I just had. I can't wait to share this new with Ciara, I bet she'd be so happy. I picked up my phone and checked the time, it was already past ten, I wanted to text Ace that I reached home safely but before I could type a word , it went off, so I kept it back and closed my eyes, and before I knew it, I was carried away by sleep