Ashford's P. O. V

“What? Are you out of your mind?” Melissa screamed.

I quickly covered her mouth with my hand, trying to silence her.

“Shh, keep it down. Do you want everyone to hear".

She glared at me, but I kept my hand firm, waiting for her to calm down.

After taking a deep breath, Melissa nodded slightly, her face calm. I pulled my hand back, thinking she'd stay quiet, but she wasn't having any of that.

“How can you ask me to do something like that?" She shouted.

I ...