Bestfriends Shouldn’t Know How You Taste
Chapter 94

Ashley's pov “Are you kidding me?” I grumbled beneath my breath as I pulled into our driveway. A Was she our new neighbor? Why did I not see when she moved in? Oh right I was too preoccupies and I.

“Hi there neighbors!” She shouts with a slight tone of giddiness.

Great. Note my sarcasm. Just fucking great. $

Blake smiles and waved at her.” Guess we'll catch up sooner than we thought. How about you cc I turn to glare at him over the car. He doesn’t notice too busy smiling at an equally happy Chri: You can keep your dessert and shove it up your as

“Do you need help cooking Ashley? I'd love

I shook my head quickly, sending her a tight smile. “No I'm all good here, can’t wait to taste the c She nods her brown eyes dancing with happiness. Is she always this

cheerful? Can’t she for once have a scowl or a frown on her pretty face. “Then I'll get to it, I'll see Great more mouths to feed.

When Christal disappeared inside her new home that was literally a few minutes away, well more After seeing my glare his smile drops. “What's wrong?” He asked in worry. His blue eyes scanning I grasp some grocery bags and stiffen when I hear Blake's approaching footsteps. I could feel I bags.

“Are you mad that I invited her for dinner?” He asked softly. 1

I huffed. “Mad? Why would I be mad when my husband literally invited someone over for dinner without consulting with me first?“1 hissed and walked away from him. “It's not like we don't k "Yes that's right we do know her. How could we forget?” I spat. His eyes widen not expecting my rat Could you really blame me? My husband remembers a girl he had a crush on when he was younger Not getting a word from him I turned around, blinked back the tears that threatened to spill out. I entered inside leaving Blake to stare at my back in shock and confusion

“This taste so good!” Christal moans, eating the last

piece of lasagna on her plate. I smiled, it was tight lipped and cringey. “Thank you.” “Yes Ashley, it's r I turn to send him a scowl across the table, I was still mad at him from earlier. He tears his eyes away and clears his throat awkwardly.

"Well I guess it's

time for dessert.” He smiles trying to ease the tension that Christal seems to not notice or didnt c Her eyes dance with happiness and she nods her head. “Yes I cant wait to hear what you two think She began to share the cheesecake which I wasn't going to lie, looked great. I stand up to remove th “Are you still mad at me?” He asked softly. I throw the plates in the sink, careful not to break them. I 17 I said, sarcasm dripping in my tone like honey. This honey wasn't sweet but bitter.

I walked away from him, leaving him standing there. I was acting bitter and jealous. I sighed, wiping Instantly I felt guilty, she hadn't showed me any stinky attitude and here I was giving it to her just I I send her a smile, this time it's not as cold. “I'm sure I will.”

I sat back down and Blake enters the dining room. His eyes flicker to me but I tear mine away quick though I was trying to act a bit more civil with Christal it didnt mean I forgave him for just inviting in my mouth and the sweet tang awakens my taste buds. I hum nodding my head. “It's really goo “Thank you Ashley. This recipe has been in my family for years, I always try to recreate it but I ¢ I cleared my throat and tried to change the subject because somehow I could tell that somethi “So why did you decide to move back here?” I asked digging into the cheesecake. She lifts her ey with tears. Crap did I say something wrong? She sighs shakily. “My mom died recently. I remember h she never got the chance. I guess I want to live that dream for her.” She shrugs.

My heart drops and instantly I feel way worse for showing her a bad attitude earlier. “I'm

sorry for your lost

Christal.” I said softly. I could only imagine the pain she was going through after losing her mom. “That's so nice of you to want to live her dreams for her now that she’s not here anymore. You're an “I kind of remember you wearing pigtails and glasses when we were kids. Your hair was always m Christal lifts her eyes to his then back to me. I stiffen upon realizing Blake’s words. Pigtails and glasse Christal smiles. “I think you've mistaken me for

your wife Blake. Ashley was the one with messy pigtails and glasses.

But you did follow me around like a lost puppy.” But Blake and I don't laugh. Instead Blake

looks at me like I was another species. Did he seriously mix up Christal and 17 10