Xo Novel
Chapter 0424
ASHANTI'S POV.
My heart sinks into my stomach when I hear Reagan's car zoom out of the premises. I hate starting a fight with him, but with his recent behavior, I couldn't help it. It's annoying when he acts so possessive of me, but can't decide if he wants to end up with me or his ex-mate who's living under his roof. Until he makes a clear, concise decision, I'm not going to relent my efforts in giving him hard times like this.All rights © NôvelDrama.Org.
Two can play this game.
I let out a small huff as I turn to go into the house. My phone starts buzzing in my handbag and I quickly fish it out. Cold sweat breaks across my skin when I see my mother's phone call. Ryan told me she was going to come over this weekend because she found out I was having a hard time with the competition.
God, I love my mother to bits, but I hope she's not calling to tell me she's on her or has arrived and wants me to come and pick her up somewhere around this pack. I'm already having a hard time dealing with Alpha Reagan, I don't want to add her to the equation. "Hello mum." I answer calmly once I press the phone on my ear.
"Ashanti, sweetheart. How are you doing?" Her caring, motherly voice comes through and it makes me smile even though I don't want to.
"Hello mummy. I'm doing just fine, thank you." I say, resuming my journey towards the main entrance door.
"Ryan didn't give me that impression when I called earlier. He told us you were having a bit of a hard time over there."
I grit my teeth and huff out a tight breath as I step into the opened main door.
Ryan! That sly brat! I will deal with him later.
"Mum. Ryan might have exaggerated a little about my wellbeing. You know how he can be."
"Ashanti, we both know your brother is not the type to raise a false alarm. If he says you are not doing oka
over there, it's nothing but the truth."
I facepalm myself and let out a heavy sigh of exasperation. Ryan and I need to talk.
"And your silence means he is right."
"No mum... I mean, yes. I mean... it's not that... that..." I blabber like a confused fowl and suddenly pause and take a moment to cool down. To gather my bearings. Mum is waiting patiently at the end for me to calm、 down myself and ride on. "Alright e mum. You win. Both you and Ryan have won." I simply give up. fighting this issue with her will lead me to a dead end. "It's true that I' been going through a bit of a rough time since we got here with the competition and others, but it's not as bad as you guys make it seem. I'm getting a hang of things now and I will be a lot better now that the organizers have given us a one-month break. That's enough time for me to recuperate and get back on my feet."
"Would you like to come and spend the break here with us?"
"No!"
My response comes out a little firmer than intended.
"I mean, no...." This time around the "no" is gentler. I don't want her thinking I completely abhor the idea of spending my break with her because that's not the case. Alpha Reagan is the reason why I want to be here, will miss him dearly if I leave and who knows what brilliant stunt Selena will pull the moment she finds out I'm out of this pack. There's no way in hell I'm leaving. "My team and I will need to practice during this break because the next round of the competition will be a lot tougher. That's why I can't come. But I can spare a few weekends." I tilt my head to the side and smile as though she can see me. I listen to her sigh heavily on the other end.