Ashford's P. O. V

“Are you out of your mind?” Melissa shouted at the top of her voice.

I quickly covered her mouth with my hand. “Shh, keep it down. Do you want everyone to hear what we're talking about".

She glared at me, but I kept my grip 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 it at all.

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

I tried to cover her mouth again, but she slapped my hand away. “Answer me,...