21- Secret Got Out

Ashley’s pov

I did not argue. I not only used the staircase to cross the wall but also found one more resting outside the room’s window. Using those wooden stairs, I climbed up to the room’s window and got inside the room. Once inside, I peeked through the blinds where a guard was taking the staircase away.

Did Justin know that I went out? Did he know that I was on a job hunt? Tonight, I felt happy. The sense of achievement that I tried to do something for myself was making me euphoric.

The night shift was ideal for me as during the day I could catch up on my sleep.

I paid a visit to the bathroom so that later I could lie on my mattress and catch some sleep. When I entered there, I saw women’s body wash and shampoo set near the basin. Justin’s products were missing from the shelf.

I felt bad. Despite me, being mad at him he was still trying to facilitate me. He knew when I sneaked out and how I did it.

He did not try to put any restrictions. If only he would have told me the truth…

Damn!

Then I decided to tell him about my job. He deserved it. He might find out later, so it was best if I trust him on this.

I might be mad at him but that did not mean I wanted to take advantage of the situation.

I could not talk to him. No maid was there otherwise I would have sent him a message. So, I came up with something.

There was a study table in the corner of the room. The table was occupied by paper pads, ballpoints, and permanent markers. I tore a paper from the writing pad and picked up a pen. After thinking for a few minutes, I wrote in bold letters.

I HAVE GOT A JOB IN ICE CREAM HEAVEN!

I checked the text and then went out. I wanted to go to his study. I did not know in which room he was residing. So, the study room was the safest option. When he would enter here in the morning, he will find it at once.

I went to the door and slid the chit under it. After getting done with my business, I went to my mattress and fell limply on it. There was a slight chance that Justin would not approve my night job. But I needed to be honest to him.

long, I felt tired. Tired and

the maid knocked the door for bringing my breakfast tray. When she

a big bag of Doritos with a chit. Scrunching my nose, I

bold letters was

CONGRATULATIONS, KITTEN!

lips. We both were acting like small kids. I was horrified when

again on the mattress. Mentally I started making a wish

phone. Few dresses. What else? Maybe a gift for

why that thought crossed my

I did not feel like sleeping, I got up and started cleaning the room. The Doritos

when I heard some rustling outside

was a chit. I picked it

said, I AM

there like a fool not knowing what to do. I just placed the chit with the previous one and

before my eyes. I wanted to go to Justin’s study and tell him that it

ego was not letting

and was brushing my hair when the door opened, and a maid

for you, ma’am.” She said before leaving.

different glossy tabloids placed inside. Quite excitedly, I took them out. All the gossips

He was aware of how my life revolved around movies. The day could not get any

***

week since I found the job in the ice cream parlor. Evelyn and Elijah became my friends. Elijah’s cousin Sam was a darling who kept the ice cream parlor alive with his banter. I was still not talking to Justin. Whenever I used to

always used to reply and there used to be an additional chit as well that always said I AM SORRY KITTEN.

day was getting better.

not well tonight.” Elijah asked me when I was busily scooping ice

so it was not that

“If you don’t have a phone then that’s not a problem. You can provide me with any of

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