Changes Aren't Always For The Better…
Chapter 2: I Walk Alone
"Are you going to be okay alone," asked Ellie as they pull into the driveway.
Ashley didn't respond. She was in her own little world. Alone.
"Hello? Ash? Ashley? Ms. Kerwin? Are you in there?"
Ash is silent. Motionless and silent. She might as well be dead. At least she wishes so.
"What am I going to have to call you? Sexy goddess, are you in there?"
Ash still is silent. But, she cracks a smile.
"I see someone in there. Is it- can't be- it's the sexiest girl alive, Ashley Kerwin! And what's this I hear? She wants to do a strip tease for me?"
Ash's smile gets wider. She is finding it hard to keep the laughter in.
"There goes the shirt! Oh, what a sexy black lace push-up bra she is wearing!"
Ash tries not to laugh. It's getting harder.
"Ooh, la, la! Look at that thong! Woo-hoo!"
That's it. That was the last straw. She busted out laughing with no intention of stopping. Ellie joined the laughter too.
"God, El, you sure know how to cheer someone up!"
"That's what best friends are for, right?"
"Yes, I'll be fine by myself."
"A little out of order we are."
"At least I have my best friend to fall back on."
"Thank you."
"No, thank you! I wouldn't have made it through the day if you hadn't driven me home!"
"No problem. If you need anything, call my cell. I have to get back to school!"
Ellie leaves Ashley staring after her in her doorway. She closes the door and goes up to her room and falls asleep, still crying.