236 The new roommate 1 (2/2)
”These two handy helpers are Madison and Nicole… They work on the main floor.”, she turned to the two young ladies. ”This is Ashton.”
They shook hands and Sabrina gave him a mini-tour of the place.
In the back area, Sabrina introduced Ashton to Charlie (the second interior designer in the FD Studio), and then Sabrina showed Ashton the storage, which is further in the back. By the time they returned to the main area of the studio, Delphine confirmed that all the paperwork is in order and that it will take her two days for background checks.
Ashton looked at Sabrina. He is not sure how long he was at her studio, but he knows that it's not long enough. ”I guess I will be going now.”
Sabrina was not ready to part from Ashton, and she already had an idea how to stick to him. ”Do you have anything planned after this?”
”Not really.”
Sabrina gave him a knowing look. ”Do you want to move some of your things? My calendar for the day is free so we can go in my car.”
Ashton's lips curved into a smile. ”Sounds great.”
”I just need a minute…”
”I will wait here.” Aston said and looked after Sabrina dreamily.
When they confirmed that Sabrina went to her office, Nicole and Madison approached Ashton.
”You applied for a job here?”, Madison asked Ashton.
”Yes.”
Nicole went straight to the point. ”Is there something between you and Sabrina?”
Ashton smiled. ”I wish.”
Nicole made an exaggerated gasp. She wanted to ask something else, but Sabrina was back.
Just by looking at Nicole and Madison, Sabrina can tell that the two of them are up to something. ”Don't you two have work to do?”
Nicole pouted. ”I was just talking to him. Why are you so possessive? We can share.”
Sabrina narrowed her eyes. ”Ashton is not for sharing.”
Madison made a silly face at Sabrina. ”Waah! Why do you get the hot ones, and we are stuck with Charlie?”
”I heard that!”, Charlie bellowed from the back room.
They all burst into a laugh.
”I get the hot ones because I am the boss.”, Sabrina said smugly while nudging Ashton toward the exit.
”Charlie will handle my clients for the day. I have things to do.”, Sabrina told Madison and Nicole before she left the studio.
Outside…
”You guys are getting along well.”, Ashton said when they walked to the car.
”Yeah. They are with me for a long time. They will tease you, but it's harmless.”
Ashton remembered Nicole and Madison talking about him (in front of him!) when he arrived, and how they rushed to hear gossip the moment Sabrina was out of the earshot. ”Are you sure they are harmless?”
”For you, yes…”, Sabrina said and stifled a laugh at Ashton's confused expression. ”Madison and Nicole are a couple.”
It took Ashton a few seconds to process that information. ”I see…”, he said awkwardly.
”You look disappointed.”, Sabrina said while eyeing his reaction.
Ashton pressed his lips into a line. He knows that Sabrina is teasing him, but… ”A hundred Madisons and Nicoles are not worth one Sabrina, regardless if they are gay or straight. With you by my side, no one else exists.”
Sabrina's heart jolted at his words. He is a sweet talker. And she confirmed again that Ashton is a total opposite from Jackson.
They made a stop to a home improvement store, and Ashton bought large moving boxes.
Sabrina helped him with packing and in one trip they filled the trunk and the backseat of her car, taking all his clothes, books, and most of the things from the kitchen.
”I have time until the end of the month to figure out what I will do with the furniture.”, Ashton said.
”I can help you sell it or maybe even buy it from you.”, Sabrina offered. ”How much I've seen, it's in great shape and I can definitely use it in my studio for staging.”
Ashton was not sure if he wants to part with it. ”I might keep it in the storage. Just in case if you change your mind and kick me out.”
Sabrina didn't respond. She knows that Ashton is insecure, and she is aware of how that is her fault. It is because of her unusual relationship with Jackson. Sabrina decided to tell Ashton the truth, as soon as she gets the chance. She needs to tell Ashton that she is in a contractual relationship with Jackson for eight years, and that Jackson never touched her, and that she has no feelings for Jackson… but Sabrina knows how none of that is important. What is important, is that she needs to end that relationship with Jackson. Only when Jackson is officially not part of her life, Ashton will be confident enough to stand by her side.
They went to a restaurant for lunch before heading to Sabrina's (and Ashton's) apartment, and she helped him unpack.
Sabrina and Ashton spent the day together, and it was wonderful.
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