Chapter 27

Ashley's POV

Coming back to New York felt like it wasn't my home.. Like I didn't grow up here.. And being with Aiden after everything that happened between Spencer and I that night didn't make it in easier for me.. I was distant and I didn't want to be around him.. But from the other hand he was the same as well and when he looked at me I could see that he knew something because he was acting all strange..

I promised to myself that I would try to tell him.. It wouldn't be easy but I wanted to be with her..

Once we were back home Aiden disappeared into our room without saying anything.. He didn't even talk to Rwanda.. I could blame it to the jet lag but it wasn't that.. I informed Rwanda about the surgery and what happened and I went upstairs to take a shower and relax.. Aiden still laying on our bed being silent..

Days were coming and going and the situation was getting better.. At least now Aiden was actually talking to us.. He started spending more time at his work and he would come back late at night.. I started wondering what was his case and whenever I would go to ask him he would just say not the right time..

I was writing a letter to Spencer every week as I promised her but I was hating myself for not having something to tell her.. Like he knew what I wanted to say and he didn't want me to.. I tried so many times and when I finally was ready to insist of him hearing me he said that he felt a pain on his chest.. I wanted nothing more than to finish it but I didn't want to be the one who would cause him pain and be responsible for anything that would happen.. I was starting to believe that what I promised to Spencer I wouldn't be able to commit and I was afraid that she wouldn't wait for me.. I was trapped in a golden cage..

"Ashley? Ashley? Are you here?"

"I am upstairs"

It was past 9 and usually Aiden was back home after ten.. What he was doing early tonight?

"Hey"

"Hey, you are back home early"

"I wasn't feeling that well and I decided to come home instead"

"Good then"

"I am going to take a shower and I want to tell you something"

"Ok"

What could Aiden want? I wish he could discuss with me everything that was going on between us.. I wish he could give an easy way out.. But I guess that was a wishful thinking..

Fifteen minutes later Aiden was inside the room and under covers with me being all serious..

"What do you want to tell me Aiden?"

"On Saturday night there is the annual charity gala of Metropolitan Hospital and we are invited.."

"From whom?"

"My friend Michael is the president of the council. Do you know Michael?"

"Not really.. So we have to go?"

"Yes.."

"Aiden I want us to talk.."

"About?"

"I think you know what is it about.."

"After the charity gala we will.. Now lets sleep because I have to wake up early tomorrow"

When we said goodnight I turned on my side and thought of Spencer.. I haven't received a letter from her the last two weeks although I did send her one as I always did.. I would wait for Saturday to come so I could talk with Aiden after that.. I knew what I had to do now..

Saturday night came really fast and I found myself holding Aiden's arm walking the steps and smiling to all the classy women and men that where there as well.. I was wearing a long black dress with my hair down in curls and the diamond necklace my grandma gave me when I was fifteen years old..

"Aiden.. I am glad you made it.."

"Thank you for inviting us Michael"

"And won't you introduce me to your lovely wife?"

"Of course.. Michael this is Ashley.."

"Very pleased to meet you.. I hope you enjoy the night.. Now if you excuse me I have to go and welcome the others.."

I never liked galas.. Snobby people everywhere, gossiping, looking at each other, discussing and while they were smiling at you when you would turn your back they would say the worse..

"Ashley, I am going to say hello to some gentlemen there.. Do you want to come?"

"No, you can go.. I will go and grab a drink.."

"Ok.."

In this gala were pretty much all the wannabes, the money, and everyone you could think about..

"Ashley? Is that you? I didn't expect to see you here.. Although I heard that you were back from war.. How was it there?"

"Joan.. Yes its me.. Surprise surprise.. I am here.. Yes, I am back from war and it was horrible.. Did I answer all your questions?"

"And where is your husband?"

"He is saying hello to some friends of his.."

"You are so lucky to have him.. Oh, Catherine hi.. Nice to see you Ashley.. Now if you excuse me.."

Joan was one of the women I despised.. And of course she would be here since she was married to a doctor.. A surgeon if I might say..

I tried to find an escape but in these things the only escape was usually the balconies..

While I was walking to the balcony I saw Aiden talking with Michael and few others.. My eyes though stopped to a blond woman they were talking to.. I didn't stay though.. I walked to the balcony as it was my plan from the beginning..

It was beautiful outside.. Not too cold not too hot.. Seeing the people walking and the lights from the buildings.. It was soothing.. And while I was being here my mind was in California.. I was thinking of Spencer and what she was doing right now.. I couldn't wait for tomorrow and the talk I would have with Aiden..

I sat outside for maybe ten minutes.. It was all I needed to escape from all these people.. When I got back I went by Aiden's side where he was still talking with Michael..

"Ashley, where were you? I tried to find you"

"I was outside Aiden.. Did you want anything?"

"No, its ok.."

"Aiden told me about you being a pilot and coming from war almost a year ago.. I am sure it was an experience Mrs Dennison"

"You can call me Ashley.. And it was.."

"So what do you think about tonight?"

"It is nice set.." I saw him looking at someone behind me but I didn't turn "Doctor.. I want you to meet someone.." and then I turned.. And it was the blond woman I saw earlier talking with Aiden and Michael.. And it was Spencer.. "Doctor Carlin will be here with us.. She is our new surgeon.. Doctor Carlin I am sure you know Mrs Dennison"

We looked at each other but I was the one who was surprised.. What she was doing here? And why she didn't tell me? What was going on? And why Aiden was looking at me..?

TBC

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