Chapter 3

Ashley's POV

Our life is in our hands.. They say that everything is already written.. From whom? The fates? God? I do believe that we make our own future.. But in order to achieve what we want in life we have to do sacrifices, we need to work hard and we need to be patient.. And I did all that..

Three months passed since the night Aiden was at my home.. We were planning for the wedding but seriously I didn't want anything.. I wanted something simple but no.. Our mothers wanted the best and they wanted to make it a big deal.. Aiden didn't say anything and neither did I. Not that we didn't try.. So we let them do what they wanted..

I don't know why but Aiden made me feel relaxed.. I could tell him everything and I was coming closer to him.. But all I could see was a good friend.. And a month ago I told him about wanting to go on war and become a pilot.. I was expecting him to actually look at me in the eyes and tell me that I was crazy.. That a woman should never wear pants.. But instead when I told him that, he touched my hands, looked at me in the eyes and told me..

"I find this really nice and new at the same time.. Women pilots? I guess it was about time women to actually have the same chances with men.. I always believed to having the same rights.." He left me completely speechless.. I didn't know what to answer..

"Really Aiden? So you wouldn't have a problem with me actually going there?"

"When this training starting?"

"Every day they recruit women.. I tried to tell my parents but they were saying no every time"

"I see.. So once we get married you are going to leave.. Right?"

"Yes"

"I am not going to lie to you Ashley.. I wish that we could have our honey moon and actually have you at home.. But I promised you that I would make you happy every day.. So if that's what makes you happy.."

"It is Aiden.. It's so is.. I wanted it since I was sixteen.. It's my dream.."

"You know.. I haven't seen you before being so passionate about anything.."

"The only problem is my parents.. They don't want me to go.."

"Ashley, the day we will get marry it will be only you and me.. Actually, I am already searching a home for us.. No need to stay neither with my parents nor your parents."

"So, I can go after we get married?"

"Yes, but can I ask at least two weeks with you before you go?"

"Of course.. Thanks Aiden.. You don't know what that means to me.."

I didn't say anything to my parents and there was no need.. I knew what they would say..

Aiden was surprising me every day.. He wasn't like all the other men of his age or any age actually.. He was open minded, he was actually listening to me when I was talking and he cared for me deeply.. Why I couldn't like him though the way he liked me.. It would make things easier..

It was January and the wedding would be in March.. Already you might say.. But I wanted to actually leave my home.. I had the chance to be free with Aiden.. And as the day for the wedding was coming closer all I could think off was the day that I would go for training.. Shouldn't I feel scared about going to a war? Yes and no.. I wanted to help, I wanted to actually do something in my life and not be a lovely wife who bakes and takes good care of everyone..

"Ashley, what do you think of this house?"

"It's nice Aiden.. It's close to the park.. It's big.. Has lots of rooms.. I like it"

"We are going to take it Mrs.. Where do I need to sign?"

"Here sir.."

The house was indeed beautiful.. And the most important far away from my parents.. It had a beautiful view to central park.. I could see myself walking there every day.. While I was looking at the view I felt Aiden's hand on my back..

"What are you thinking?"

"I see myself walking at the park every day.."

"Do you see me with you?"

"Of course.. A lady can not walk by herself.."

"Only for that?" I could feel sometimes he wanted more and I understood it.. I was being selfish.. But he knew I couldn't give more right now.. I was clear from the very first beginning..

"Aiden.."

"It's ok.. At least you see me there with you.."

"Aiden.. I.."

"I am going to talk with the lady.." he kissed my head and left there, looking at the park from our window.. I didn't like what I was doing because Aiden was the best person I ever met but.. There was always a but.. I wish I could love him.. Maybe in time I would..

Next months were crazy.. I had to deal with my mom and my mother in law.. Two rich, snob New York women that they thought they owned the world.. And everything had to be their way.. I just couldn't wait to be on myself..

"Ashley, get ready.. Amanda will be here in a few minutes.. In a week is the wedding.."

"I am ready mother.." I said while I was stepping down the stairs..

"You should have been ready fifteen minutes ago.."

"Mother, I am here and I am ready and Mrs Dennison is not here yet.."

"Watch your tone young lady" I had to think that in a week I wouldn't hear her voice.. I wouldn't have her controlling me..

Mrs Dennison would come from our home just to discuss the last minute wedding things.. Did I care? Not really..

Five minutes later the door knocked and there she was with all her glory.. Amanda Dennison.. A woman in her late thirties, auburn hair, slim, chic.. Like she came out from a Vogue magazine..

"Christine, Ashley.. Hello ladies.."

"Amanda, come, sit right there.." we sat in the living room.. we had already coffee and tea made.. I always loved tea..

"So Ashley.. Are you ready for the wedding?"

"As ready I can be Mrs Dennison.."

"Everything will be ok.."

"I am sure they will.."

"Aiden is really exiting and he speaks the world for you.."

"He is a great man.."

"He is my boy.. So of course he is.."

While they were there talking about anyone and everything I just wanted to scream and tell them that right now people were being killed.. That not everything was shopping, gossip and doing absolutely nothing.. It was like women like my mom and Amanda were living in their own little world.. A world I didn't want to be a member.. But instead I knew that my words would like nothing to them.. It didn't worth the try, and I tried already so many times.. So instead I sat there nodding and listening to what they were saying..

TBC

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