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Chapter 5: Sunshine On A Rainy Day
(Catching up on Ashley's past few days leading up to the weekend)
Ashley tucks in a worn out Aurora in bed and softly kisses the little girl's forehead. Ashley stays by little Aurora's side a little longer just to be sure she has gone to sleep. For a 27 year old and 4 year old working together, they got a lot of things done in the last few hours. They managed to unpack both little Aurora's room and Ashley's room. The house was largely furnished to live in, all they needed to do was organize everything in place.
It was a cosy and simple two story house. A humble abode to say the least, a sleek and modern interior with enough fluff of cushions and couches and bean bags to make it warm and inviting. There were 3 rooms upstairs, one would be Raife's and Christine's, the one in the middle was little Aurora's and of course the final one Ashley's. The ground level housed the kitchen, living room and 3 more rooms, a study, a movie room complete with a projector screen and finally the guest room. All the rooms were decently sized and fit the Davies family comfortably.
Ashley's room was filled with music and art. It was both her passion. They were her outlet to express herself when she couldn't put together the words she needed. A giant king size bed and a walk-in wardrobe made it Ashley's room.
Little Aurora's room was painted a light teal color, making it bright. Contrary to the norm, little Aurora didn't fancy the color pink as much as little girls her age. Although, she still played with dolls and such, little Aurora loved the outdoors more than anything. So her walls had little butterflies courtesy of Ashley's painting. There were two bean bags at the corner of Aurora's room with 2 low shelves as a makeshift reading corner since the little girl loved her fairytales.
Hearing the soft hum of Aurora's breath and the adorable dreamy face, Ashley was certain that little Aurora was asleep and she thought she'd tidy up the pizza boxes and drink cans first before finally getting some much needed rest herself. On the way down to the kitchen Ashley grabbed her cell phone and dialled the 2 numbers of her two best friends to make a 3-way call.
-Ashley's POV-
"Hey Mads, Carlson, I made it here. Come over? Aurora would be psyched to see you guys! Maybe tomorrow for a movie girls night?" I spoke into the phone to make plans with my 2 best friends.
Aurora needed this, I bet she'd be so surprised to see her 2 godaunts. She hasn't seen them since last christmas. Mads and Carlson moved to LA when Aurora was 1 and since then they only visited during the holidays. Aurora was no less in love with them. These two girls were my rock apart from my family. They helped me cope with what happened with Kyla. It makes me so angry but so sad all at the same time to think about it...
"Ash!" I hear two voices yelling over the phone. I guess I spaced out.
"Hey guys, sorry, I think i'm too tired. I'll see you guys tomorrow yeah?" I assured them that I was really alright before ending the call.
After cleaning up what I could, I only managed to get to the living room couch and I was out faster than you can say... well anything. I was off to dreamland the moment my head landed on the soft cushion on the couch.
(the next morning)
-Ashley's POV-
I feel a tickle on my nose and being too lazy to scratch the itch I chose to wiggle my nose. Sue me for being tired! The wiggling seems to help a little as I feel the itch ease, momentarily! It got itchier. Ugh. I hate itchy itches. Then I heard soft murmurs and a very distinct giggle. I know that giggle! I know it! I peek open my eyes and see a little girl on my tummy and my two best friends by her side. I don't think they caught me so I closed my eyes shut once again.
Not a second later I felt incessant tickling on my sides and I started to squirm like a worm. And it's so ticklish it makes me rhyme! I relented to the impatient little girl sitting on my and woke up to Aurora laughing with a glint in her eyes as my two best friends simply smiled and looked on in adoration. I caught the little girl by surprise by pinning her down and relentlessly tickled her sides causing her to laugh and gasp for air at the same time. Madison and Carlson joined in the tickle fest causing Aurora to plead for mercy.
"Hey tickle monster, you let in these two strangers huh?" I tease a giggling Aurora.
"No, Momma Ashy. Me no tickle momo! uhuh, Rora let in, Rora bad? " the previously giggling little girl pouted adorably
"No baby girl of course not. Just really really smart." I smiled at her and my two best friends simply aww-ed when she gave her signature Davies smile.
The day went as planned watching children favorites such as Lion King, Monster's Inc, UP and of course Toy's Story. We had pizza, Mac and Cheese, popcorn, candy, more candy and fruit fondue. A simple day spent with some of the most important people to me. Towards the end of Toy's story, Aurora started falling asleep on Carlson's lap so we ended the movie marathon there and shifted Aurora to her bed and tucked her in. She got 3 goodnight kisses that night and i'm pretty sure I saw her lips curl up in a smile as she snuggled further into her blanket. But what she said so softly, so soft that you might miss it, after that was what broke me...
"I miss you mommy..." Aurora sighed and hugged her bolster tight.
I stumbled out Aurora's room and made a beeline for the kitchen. I needed a drink even if just water. I found a bottle of vodka though so I got 3 glasses, and filled them up since I knew my two best friends were right behind me.
"How you holding up girl, I know this might be a dumb question. But I think you need the push, you're staying so strong for that little girl up there," Madison was the first to break the silence as both of her and Carlson reach out to pull me in a hug.
Finally, I let myself break. Let myself feel the pain of what happened with Kyla, of how our family was thrown a curveball, of knowing that Aurora doesn't have her mother, of knowing that I was trying to stay strong for the strongest little girl I have ever met. Any 4 year old would have thrown a fit and a million and one tantrums but not Aurora. She was truly special. I guess my breakdown expressed more than words could since my best friends didn't probe further and yet they seemed to understand everything.
"Hey Ash, come by my place this weekend, I'll get my aunt to baby sit Aurora, and we can hang alright?" Carlson suggested as she stroked my hair while Madison simply nudged me to agree. I thought maybe I needed it, so I nodded my head and made a mental note to keep Aurora in the loop the next morning.
The three of us somehow made our way to my bedroom and all three of us somehow fell asleep on my bed, cramped but comfortable. As I was submitting to the weariness of the day, I smiled at my passed out best friends thinking how lucky I am to have them...
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I thought this chapter is needed to fill you guys in on what is going on with Ashley.
Next chapter will be the masquerade.
Will Spashley happen soon? (:
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