After they parted ways, Ashley went back to finish college, which she successfully did before moving forward to achieve her other goals in life. After the summer ended, Ashley didn't hear nor saw Jake, and the feelings she had for him eventually faded away. In her current life, Ashley successfully achieved the role of a magazine editor making her own money and making her parents and even Roger proud. Surprisingly, Ashley was even involved in a romantic relationship with Daniel, the annoying, playboy from her college. Ashley was living a good life, but what about Jake, what is he up to. Find out now by clicking that read button. On fold these chapters to find out how I (the author) brought back the teaser and how he affected Ashley's luxurious life.
All the students gathered in the auditorium with their blue gowns and caps as widen smiles plastered on their faces. Families and friends gathered with wide smiles and teary eyes as they watched their daughters, sons, and best friends finished a special chapter in their life.
Katie and Roger sat at the very front as they cheered as loud as they can when Ashley's name was called. The grin plastered on her face widened as she stood in front of the chancellor before he handed over her certificate while shaking her hand. Katie and Roger stood up applauding for Ashley as she turned towards them before blowing them kisses.
She did it... She graduated college... But what now?
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Ashley passed around in her apartment located in New York, with her phone wedged between her ear and shoulder, "Anna, I'm telling you, I'm busy, I have to meet up with this photographer," she said as Anna scoffed at the other line, "Fine, but what about that idiot?" She asked as Ashley rolled her eyes, "That idiot, Anna, is my boyfriend, and Daniel's fine," she replied as Anna huffed, "What about Jake, you guys were head over heels for each other," she said as Ashley sighed, "Well, we went our separate ways, we are now strangers to one another," she said as Anna chuckled, "You know it's really funny," Anna said as Ashley furrowed, "What is?" She asked as Anna suddenly whispered, "I feel it coming," she said before breaking into a burst of uncontrollable laughter with the song 'I feel it comin' by the Weekend playing in the background.
"You're ridiculous, Anna," she said as Anna's endless laughter finally came to an end, "But in all seriousness, I have a feeling something is going to happen," she said as Ashley rolled her eyes for the second time, "You're being ridiculous, Anna," she said earning an airy giggle, "Whatever, Ash, don't make me tell you, I told you so," she said as Ashley scoffed, "Yeah, whatever, I gotta go, I'm late for work," she said before ending the call.
Ashley sighed deeply before glancing at her watch, "Gosh, I should get going to get this meeting over with.
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Ashley entered the company to be immediately greeted by David, her assistant, "Christ, Ashley, why are you so late, girl?" He asked in a high tone voice, "Sorry, honey, I lost track of time," Ashley said as they both entered the elevator.
David quickly turned towards Ashley, making sure her makeup, hair, and clothes were alright as Ashley stood still letting him do his job, "Is he already here?" She asked as David nodded, "Mhm, and he's fine too," he said as Ashley chuckled, "I'm glad you find so, David, but I'm in a relationship," she said as David rolled his eyes, "I hear you, mama," Ashley smiled at his muttering before being startled by his sudden outburst, "Ok! You look fine as hell, so get in there and kill it like the boss bitch, you are," he said just before the elevator doors open.
David gently shoved Ashley out of the elevator before waving at her with a big smile on his face as the door closed. Ashley chuckled while shaking her head before heading to her office. For some reason, the atmosphere around her felt off, but Ashley simply ignored the feeling as she came closer and closer to her office door.
She took a deep breath before turning the door handle letting herself in, immediately introducing herself, "Hello, I'm Ashley, and welcome to my company-
Her body instantly froze as the person turned around to face her. Her heart raced a mile a minute as the person in front of her smirked.
" It can't be," she thought as the person folded their arms.
"Miss me?"
TO BE CONTINUED...
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