October 22
The next day when Alice went to class, Ashley showed Erik the functions of the modern times. She started in the living room. Ashley showed him hoe to work the computer properly, the TV, VCR and the DVD player. He was shocked and a bit wary of them, but quickly picked it up. She then showed him the kitchen appliances. thank god he's a genius or this will take forever. she thought. As she explained the blender to him, there was a knock at the door.
"Try the toaster next, while I get that," Ashley told him.
Erik nodded adsorbed in the wonders of a modern kitchen.
She went and opened the door. In the hallway stood James, looking like a rabid dog.
"Why haven't you called? I have been since Sunday. And…" James lean in the door way and saw Erik," he's still here? Ash what are you thinking? You don't know a thing about him!"
Ashley glared at him, "I am an adult, 21 years old. I can make you own desions! I want my own life. Live by my own rules. Besides I know plenty about him. He's a dear friend so ether treat him like one or don't come around any more, Dear Brother!" with that she closed the door in his face. Ashley heard him cuss and storm away. She looked over at towards the kitchen and saw Erik watching her.
"Are you alright?" he asked.
"Bloody Hell I'm not! James thinks her can rule my life! I am my own person. He's my brother not my father!" she snapped at him. Then her face fell, tears in her eyes," not my father or mother," her voice went soft and sad," They're gone. They're gone Erik. I saw them killed! It was hirable!" with that she started crying.
Erik crossed the room and stood in front of her, not sure what to do. He wanted to comfort her, but did not know how. Ashley stood there with her head down crying light lightly. She was so small, so much like an angel that he made his decision. Stepping forward he took her in his arms. At frist she stiffened. But then relaxed and hugged him back. He didn't say any thing; he didn't have to.
Unseen by him, Ashley let an evil grin pass over her face. next step she thought.taking those acting classes had final paid off.
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