33- Suspicions

Bella's POV

This past week has gone by so fast I didn't even notice, maybe it's because I've been so worried about Ashton. He's been acting so suspicious the entire week and it's worrying me, I really want to know where he goes when he receives those mysterious phone calls from people I don't know about. I just hope he's not involving himself in any bad business because I'd be really disappointed if I find out he is.

My phone started ringing so I picked it up and pressed the phone against my ear.

"Hey, how are you?" Ashton asked, the sound of his voice gives me butterflies.

"I'm fine, where are you?" I asked.

"I'm hanging out with Mark," He said.

"Ok. Is there an emergency?" I asked.

"No, why?" Be asked. I sat up on my bed and ran my hands through my hair.

"You never call me so I thought you might need help with something" I explained. Ashton and I hardly call each other because we always hang out together after work everyday.

"So I need to have an emergency to speak to my girlfriend?" He joked.

"That's not what I meant," I said laughing.

"I know, I called because I really wanted to hear your voice and to hear you laugh, believe it or not you really make me feel happy. I love you" He said, at this point I was at the verge of crying. He was so sweet and I was just doubting everything he'd told me, he said he wasn't involving himself in any bad business, but I still chose to think there might be a chance that he is.

"I love you too" I said as tears streamed down my cheeks.

"I'm coming to pick you up now, we're going to my apartment" He said, immediately cutting the call. He never gives me a chance to choose what I want to do.

After an hour Ashton had come to pick me up, I changed into a green sweater and white jeans and pulled my hair up in a bun, leaving two loose strands at either side of my head.

I rushed downstairs immediately I heard the sound of the car honking.

"You look stunning, " He said, kissing my lips.

"Thank you, you look great" I said, Ashton was dressed in a white shirt, the sleeves of his shirt were rolled up to his elbow and the first two buttons were undone, he wore a black trouser to match with it. He looked sexy.

"I wanted to grab some food before going to my apartment, where do you want us to go?" He asked.

"Umm... Taco Bell" I said, I was in the mood for Mexican food.

The drive to Taco Bell wasn't really long because most restaurants are close to my home.

I ordered a quesadilla and grilled stuft burrito, while Ashton ordered double crunchwrap, cheesy gordita crunch and toasted cheddar chalupa. For drinks we order Pepsi.

We finally arrived at Ashton's apartment after twenty minutes. The house seemed empty and we were the only ones here.

"Let's go to my room," He said, bringing all the food with him.

We ate and after eating we relaxed in his bed and watched a movie.

"We should hang out like this all the time" I said, turing towards Ashton as I wrapped my arms around his waist.

"You like it?" He asked, kissing my nose. I nodded and snuggled closer to him.

"It's not about the date or where we hung out together. All I want is to spend more time with you, the only thing that makes this date amazing is the fact that I get to be with you" I said, the more I said all this to him the more my suspicions grew. He tried to avoid eye contact with me, he looked like he was feeling uneasy like he's hiding something he really wants to spill.

"I love spending time with you too," He smiled.

"Please tell me, are you hiding something from me?" I asked.

"No... I'm not... I'm not hiding anything from you" He said, I stared into his eyes he looked uneasy and I didn't want him to feel more uncomfortable so I decided to drop the topic.

"I'm sorry, I ruined our date," I said.

"You didn't, we can still have fun" He said with a heartwarming smile.

I hung out with Ashton for half an hour before he dropped me off at home.

Earlier when Ashton said he wasn't hiding anything from, I couldn't help but realize his muscles tensed and he looked scared for a moment.

Does that mean he's lying to me? Maybe he's not, he might've just been surprised by my question.

Thinking about it will do no good, I should probably forget about everything. I don't wanna lose Ashton due to my nosiness.

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I know I said I wasn't going to be nosy, but curiosity has been biting me. Ashton has received several mysterious calls today and I'm really worried.

He just received one a half hour ago and when he came back home he had a few bruises on his face. He keeps telling me he was with his friends, but I honestly don't think his friends would do this to him.

I don't want to doubt what he's telling me but it's also hard not to because each time he comes back he looks a lot different from when he left.

I'm starting to think his friends bully him, but I know Ashton is not the kind of guy who would let people push him around.

"I'm done!" I said.

"With what?" He asked.

"All of this, tell what is going on now!" I said.

"Nothing is going on," He said.

"Please tell me the truth, who are the people who called and what do they want?" I asked.

"I told you they are my friends" He said.

"Then why do they beat you up? Why do you come back to me with bruises around your body? Why?!" I yelled.

"If you don't believe me then that's your problem! But I'm telling you that I'm not lying to you!" He said and walked out of my room.

What the heck have I done? Did I just ruin our relationship?

Why do I have to bring this up?

"You're so stupid, you're stupid, you're stupid, Bella you are crazy!" I yelled.

I can't believe I just did that.

I took out my phone from my pocket and texted him that I was sorry.

I lay on my bed and thought about all the possible things I could have done instead of doubting him. I know, I'm a simp.

I really love him, I've never loved this hard before and it's bothering me I don't want to experience heartbreak. I trust him, I know he won't hurt me and I won't hurt him.

The next morning I took a shower and went to work, Ashton didn't show up today. Maybe he's not feeling too good.

I went on with my work and made sure I finished early so I could go see Ashton in his apartment but by the time I got there he wasn't there. I asked David where he was, David said he hadn't seen him all day either.

I went to the little hut we have in the forest but he wasn't there either, I decided to call Mark and ask for his location but he didn't pick my call.

I decided to forget about it, he's a grown up he can protect himself.

I decided to stop by a frozen yogurt shop to buy Froyo then I heard the sound of a gunshot not too far away. Fear immediately overwhelmed me, I remembered the last time I heard it, it was so scary.

Imagine being in between death and life, that's exactly how I felt.

I quickly went back into the shop as fast as I could, I don't want a bullet through my head this time.

After a few minutes the gunshot had reduced, I left the shop and tried to find my way to my home.

"I told you to give it to me!" A very familiar voice spoke, I quickly walked closer to the alley and into the corner and listened to their conversation. I strongly recognized the second speaker's voice and I was afraid who it might be.

I peeped and saw Mark pinning a man against the wall. Please tell me this is a dream.

"Leave him alone!" Another familiar voice spoke, it sounded so much like Ashton's and he also looked like Ashton.

"Let's go, Fabiano is waiting for us," He said, pulling Mark with him. Ashton was holding a gun and a black bag in his hands.

This can't be true! No, no, no! NO!

It has to be a look alike...

How could he? He made me feel bad for wanting to know the truth, he lied, he acted like I was the bad person.

Why did I fall for his lies?!

A\N

Soo... My nose doesn't hurt anymore!

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