Chapter 21

• Ashley's POV
• I knock slightly on Austin's door, holding on to the strap of my purse with one hand, while keeping the other hand on the wall, waiting for him to answer. He had invited me over to discuss his birthday preparations, and I'm more than happy to help. Even though I couldn't clear my head regarding yesterday's event, I can't seem to shake the feeling of the tension we both shared. I even tried to convince myself that it was just a moment, a mistake, but I knew better. And for now I needed to focus on other things, like Austin's upcoming birthday.
• The door creaked open and Austin smiled at me. “Ash, come on in.”