Chapter 7 Drunken State

If you remember well, you told me you were single, like a month back. So I'm surprised how you're married to Kyle, and claim to have dated for a while now" Derek said, after we've discussed some things. Like I knew this was were he's heading to.

"It's kind of complicated Derek, I can't say" I replied, biting into an apple and looking him right in the eye.

"You mean you're not going to open up to me?"

" I'm sorry, I can't "

"Kyle isn't Human, he's just wants to use you"

"Can we not talk about that anymore? Thank you " I said and stood up on the balcony rails. "Nice view though"

"I know right, it's more beautiful at night or sunset "

"Then I'd love to see it at sunset"

"You're always welcome here Ashely, anytime " Derek said and held out his arms for a hug. I hugged him briefly but he held on tight before letting go. I smiled nervously as I brushed my dress.

"I think I'd be going now. Thanks for the treat"

"You're welcome. See you soon "

As I stepped inside, Amelia was standing at the door. "Is Kyle back?" I asked

"I guess he is, I saw Jake not quite long in the garage"

"Ok, let's go. I feel sleepy already " I said and we both left the West wing back to the East wing. Getting to the hallway, the door to my room was slightly opened. We peeped inside and I saw someone asleep on my bed.

Kyle. I glanced at Amelia and she shrugged, I gestured to her to leave and I entered and locked the door. I went closer and noticed he's fast asleep and he still has his shoes on. I moved to his side to tap him gently and he reeked of Alcohol.

He is obviously drunk and doesn't know where he is.

"Kyle" I tapped his shoulder

"Kyle, get up" I gently pushed his shoulder again and he just rolled to his other side. "Where am I?" He asked sloppily

"You're in my room, it's Ashley " I replied

"Ashely?" He said and belched. I moved back.

"Let me call someone to check up on you" I started looking for my purse to get my phone but he held my gown at the edge.

"No! No one should see me in a state like this, just let me be, I'll be fine" he faced up this time and his eyes were red, his hair that was always styled beautifully was scattered in all places. He looked into my eyes and a tear fell from his left eye.

"No one should see the soon to be CEO in a miserable state like this. It'd ruin my reputation"

"If you knew that, then why did you drink?" I asked as I helped him pull off his shoes.

"Jake left, and no one was there. I had no one to talk to" he replied and rolled again till he fell off the bed.

How drunk would a grown man be to be so miserable like this? I helped him up again and back to the bed.

"I'll just let you have my bed, I'll take the guest room"

"You want to leave too?" He replied as I started packing things I'll need. I stopped and turned to look at him.

"The bed is big enough but you can leave if you want to, just like everyone else does. First it was Keisha, and then mum and Dad, and then Jake and now you want to leave too?" . I didn't know what to do or stay, I just stared at Kyle who was staring at the ceiling.

"Ok I'll stay " I finally said and he didn't say anything. I went to change into my night dress and choose a side of the bed to lay on.

Kyle was still turning around so I knew he wasn't asleep yet, so I decided to ask a question that has been in my mind since.

"Who is Keisha?" I asked. No reply.

I decided not to say anything again and sleep.

"Keisha, the sweetest person I've ever met my entire life. And you Ashely reminds me so much of her" Kyle finally said as my eyes were starting to close and I just nodded.

We both fell asleep finally.

Next morning, I woke up and I woke up alone. Kyle's gone. I stretched and stood up.

As I was moving about doing my usual morning stuff, Amelia knocked and walked in.

"Good morning ma'am"

"Morning Amelia, can you please have someone change those bed sheets" I requested and she nodded and left with them and returned back.

"What happened last night?" She asked as she helped me with my hair. "Nothing to worry about dear" I replied to her and smiled.

I went to the dining room and Kyle wasn't there yet. Yet, because his food was set meaning he'd come. I started eating my food and I was halfway when he came inside.

He sat down and didn't look up from his phone. "Good morning," he said, still not looking up.

"Morning," I replied.

He started eating and didn't look up to my eyes. I later ignored him and focused on my food, it seemed like he wasn't going to mention anything about the previous night. I was done with my food and about to leave when he spoke "About yesterday night..." he started then the door opened. Jake walked in and I became more confused.

"Good morning, ma'am" he greeted me and I greeted him back. He stood behind Kyle and they didn't say a word to each other.

"Jake, what happened yesterday?" I asked and he raised an eyebrow with a confused expression.

"With Kyle" I added and he looked away.

"We had a little argument but it's fine," he replied back.

"Are you sure?" I asked again.

"It's fine, Ashley. It's fine" Kyle replied in a low voice and looked at me with an expression as if he was telling me not to say anything again.

"Ok" I said and packed up and left.