Chapter 21
ASHAL
"What did you tell her?" I ask mom impatiently.
"What do you think?" I hear her sigh tiredly over the phone. "I can't believe what you and your brothers have been up to. You all brought this on yourselves and while I am trying to fix it, you're only making things worse and harder. How could you all keep switching places on her?"
I remain silent because my brothers and I have no defense to that. We had literally promised mom to behave and treat Demi with respect. I like to think we did until Asher supplied logical reasons why Demi can't be trusted. However, I don't share any of this with mom. My heart skips as I realize how close Demi is to finding out the truth. Why is she so desperate to know? What does it all mean to her?
"She can't find out mom. She can't. I am not prepared to relive that night."
"Then talk to your brothers. You all should stop provoking her to seek these answers. If Ashley can pretend to be a half-decent fake husband and not flaunt Nicola in Demi's face, maybe she could learn to be satisfied with him. If Asher and Ashton stop spooking her so much, she'll be more comfortable in this house. It's just a matter of a few months." She lets out a frustrated breath. "I don't want to get your father involved but if you all don't behave, I might have to. Talk to them."
The line cuts. I run a hand through my hair and grit my teeth. Asher and Ashton are hopeless. They won't back down from being their intimidating selves. Ashley has held on longer than he usually does. He won't keep the ladies at bay any longer. I just have to find a way to distract Demi myself. I could be the friend she needs and feed her with whatever information I can to dissuade her future attempts at uncovering the truth.
The truth isn't so simple. That night took a toll on me and on my family. It was one of the craziest decisions a quad ever made and that's something considering we've made quite a few. I hit my brothers up and drop an urgent message on our private chat. Sliding my phone into my pocket, I walk into my penthouse.
Olivia and I have had some wild nights with me playing Asher. It's the craziest sex I have ever had in my life, and the best obviously. I never knew Olivia was a freak. In hindsight, it makes sense that she was attracted to Asher at first, who is just the same underneath his corporate mask. Playing Asher has also allowed me to explore the limits of my sexual prowess. Olivia is a difficult woman to keep up with but thankfully, I haven't given her a reason to suspect a thing.
Today, I am visiting as the aloof Ashal who is timid around her. I hate to play myself but Olivia would be highly suspicious if I don't show up once in two weeks or if Asher suddenly spends too much time with her.
The minute I stroll into the house, the new maid, Sia, rushes forward to relieve me of my coat. Sia is a wise decision on my part. She is around Olivia's age and can keep her company now that Eliana won't be in the picture anymore.