Chapter 4 Shameless!

Ashley picked her phone that rang out and placed it on her ears. She had a meeting to be at but couldn't make it on time because she was stuck here at the hospital.

Since Ethan's family were her biggest competitor, they might assume she had hit Ethan on purpose just to get her revenge or something.

Her reputation meant a lot to her as of now. She cleared her throat before speaking.

"Lucas. Cancel the plans with the investors, something urgent popped up just now"

The door to Ethan's ward opened and a doctor stepped out.

Ashley was quick to disconnect the call. She focused her attention on whatever the doctor had to say regarding Ethan's condition.

"Did he die?"

The doctor was taken aback by surprise at her direct question. He shook his head firmly and offered a small smile.

"No he didn't. He just sprained his ankle that's all, he will be healed in a couple of days and you can see him now if you want"

Ashley gave a nod to the doctor and walked past him to the ward. She pushed the door a little harder than necessary and stepped in with an annoyed expression.

Immediately Ethan saw her approaching, he sat up with a broad grin which turned upside down the moment her hand met his cheek.

"You've lost your senses!. Why exactly do you choose to jump in front of my car? there are several cars on the highway that are ready to grant your wish.... hold on a sec..

"Is this one of the cheap ways your family conspired to trap me?"

Ethan on the other hand hadn't fully recovered from the slap she just sent to his face. He stared at her in shock unable to speak anymore.

"Are you deaf or something?!" She lashed out in irritation.

"You're too pretty to have such a temper"

Ashley's ears blew hot invisible smoke like a raging bull. How could anyone be so annoying even at this state? She inhaled deeply trying to suck off her anger.

"Look. this was nothing but an accident, we didn't hit you on purpose. Infact you ran into our car!"

A brilliant idea struck Ethan's mind. He had no place to go because his family were desperately looking for him. He had figured at this point that the lady before him will do anything to avoid him getting the Cops attention in this case.

"That doesn't change the fact that you hit me"

Ashley was just about to take a step to him before the door opened. Her bodyguard strolled into the building with a worried look on his face.

"Miss Brown, are you okay?"

Ashley gave a nod before facing Ethan who was now lost in his deep thoughts. He was smart enough to connect the dots together on who Ashley might be.

He recalled that this tall dude just addressed her as 'Miss Brown'.

Could it be? or was it just a coincidence?

"It's him again ma'am!" The bodyguard pointed out in surprise.

"Yes"

"Should I hand him over to the Cops?" he inquired already taking slow steps towards Ethan.

Ethan's eyes grew large. The cops? he was infact the one to involve the cops if anyone was to do so.

"Hold on a minute! not another step! I'm the victim of this accident"

Ashley inhaled deeply, like she had suspected, his family must have sent him to taint her reputation just to trouble her new blooming business.

"Whatever you want, ask from my bodyguard. I'm a very busy person young man"

Ashley stated and turned around moving to the door when she heard him speak.

"I have a request to make otherwise I'd file a complaint against you. You don't really want that to happen to you right?"

***

Amira sprang up to her feet the moment James was done talking. Never in her wildest dream did she ever think that Ethan was capable of doing such.

"A lady? Ethan never mentioned anything about a lady to me"

"Yes. He kept talking about her all night-

One of the guards rushed in and bowed his head down "Ma'am it's young master. He was involved in an accident a few minutes ago"

"What?!"

The ride to whatever hospital Ethan was admitted to seemed to take on forever to get there. Stephen placed his hand over his wife's own.

She had been sobbing ever since she learnt of her dear son's accident.

"Amira trust me. I'm sure he is alright, we will get to the hospital soon okay?"

Amira nodded her head in response.

Few minutes later they arrived at the hospital where they were directed to the ward Ethan was staying at. They rushed into the ward without knocking.

The nurse clearing the empty ward turned to them in surprise.

"Where's my son?" Amira was quick to ask, she rushed to the empty bed and pulled the sheets off as if searching for something .

"Ma'am what are you doing? the person occupying this ward has been discharged already"

Amira paused her actions staring at the nurse in shock. Where could Ethan possibly be at?

"When?... and how?"

"A lady was with him"

Stephen sighed. He walked slowly to his wife who was at the point of breaking down again. She had spent two days away from her precious son.

"Where are we gonna find him? and who was this lady? it couldn't be Diana" Amira lamented pounding her first against her husband's chest.

The next morning..

Ashley stood aside gritting her teeth in anger as she watched the young man happily moving in and out of her kitchen.

She felt a hand resting on her shoulder which pulled her out of her thought. Turning to her side, she saw Rose's soft smile.

Rose had been a mother figure to her after her parents passing. Rose has been with her ever since she was just three years old. She was the nanny her parents hired for her and her little sis who was late.

"Who is he?"

Ashley snorted in disdain and walked towards Ethan who was placing dishes on the dining table.

No one asked for his help and it would be better if he doesn't create anymore trouble for her.

The previous day he had threatened to get the police involved if she doesn't accommodate him for two days.

Ethan noticed a figure approaching him, he raised his head with a broad grin on his handsome face. His eyes raked her beautiful appearance. She was on a black pyjamas which looked exactly like the one his mum got for him few weeks back. Her hair was tied into a loose ponytail.

"Morning Sunshine. look I made you breakfast"

Ashley's brows furrowed more at his words "Firstly! never you address me as that! and also who asked you to all these? don't forget that you're only a two day visitor who would leave anytime!"

Ethan raised a finger ready to object when the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it" Rose murmured in between a chuckle.

"No! I'll get it myself! I'm tired of staring at his annoying face!" Ashley retorted in a fierce tone. She turned around and began walking to the door.

She wasn't expecting any guest. So whoever was at the door was certainly an uninvited guest just like the man in her kitchen.

She opened the door only to come face to face with an older woman.

"You?"

Amira's pupils dilated at the sight of the lady before her. So it was true!

This was the good for nothing lady her son ran off to meet. Ashley Brown wasn't a stranger to everyone. She was infact well known.

Her eyes caught the black pyjamas she had carefully selected for her beloved son.

Ethan was really here!

Ashley on the other hand was wondering why this lady was here until a slept fell on the left side of her face.

"You cheap slut! how dare you lure my son into your cursed life?! How shameless can you be? having an affair with someone younger than you are?! disgusting!"

Ashley was left in a daze as she tried to comprehend Amira's words.