Chapter 53

It was gorgeous. There was a majestic, gigantic water fountain in the middle of the garden and there were well groomed shrubs and trees decorated with what looked like tiny fairy lights. "It's beautiful!" I gasped in awe. "Not as beautiful as you are," he said softly. "You're such a flirt," I laughed and he smiled. We walked along the garden path, talking about random things. Ashton plucked one of the roses from the bush and offered it to me. I raised an eyebrow. He could be a gentleman when he wanted to be. I took the rose and our fingers brushed for a moment. I smiled at the sensation. Ashton boldly took my hand and laced his fingers with mine. "What are you doing?" I asked shyly. "Holding my soulmate's hand." "Your soulmate?" I teased "Who else's soulmate?" he replied nonchalantly. "Hmm... let me think," I said, tapping the rose against my chin in pretend thought. Ashton whirled around to face me. "Don't think about it," he said, staring into my eyes. "Are you trying to