Her height was somewhere around my chin.She was wearing regular clothes with skinny jeans and all that which doesn't seem very Italian but her skin tone shows the country roots in her. "Hey Ashlee! It's good to see you again..." She smiled and twirled her hair. I stepped back so she can come in. She walked inside and stood beside the doorway. Julia glanced between me and Ashlee while Natasha sent death glares. Natasha gave me a look and gestured me to talk to her privately. I told Ashlee to wait a moment and made my way to her. Her brows were furrowed. With hushed tones,we spoke so Ashlee couldn't hear anything. "Ethan, I have a bad feeling about this girl. Who is she?" "She's the key to our goal" Her eyes narrowed and she gritted her teeth. "I don't trust her. Something about her seems bad news" "Trust me...I know what I'm doing" I walked back to Ash and apologized for the wait. I lead her to the kitchen after I gave my sisters each a reassuring smile and closed the door behind her. She made herself comfortable and sat down on a wooden chair. I leaned on the counter with my thumbs fidgeting. "Ethan...Say something." "Ash...I need your help..." "Sure Anything! I owe you one" She looked at me,trying to figure out what I wanted to say. Her hair tucked behind ear and her hand placed on her chin. I admit that she's beautiful and many guys would do anything to have her but she was single" "You've started to use contacts.Thats good" She gave me a look. "Don't try to change the subject Ethan." I sighed and slowly told her why I wanted her help. First, I stated that something was wrong with Kate and then tried asking if she would help me with the plan on getting the cure. She's a big part of it because he was her grandfather. She listened intently and gave her full attention. Her head turned and I was facing her back. I waited to know what was going to happen next when I heard her sob. "Ash...what's wrong?" There was a long pause that was filled with her sobs, until she turned around and I could see tears streaming down her face. "You're what's wrong Ethan!" She suddenly stood up,walked over to me and kissed me on the lips. My eyes widen but hers remained closed and wet. I pushed her shoulders as gently as possible and looked at her in disbelief. "What are you doing?!" "I love you Ethan! I always have! It's not fair! I've known you the longest and I deserve you not Kate! She's perfect and I accepted the fact but I want you! I won't let her take you away from me" She continued to cry. I was speechless, I couldn't say anything. My mind went blank and she kept crying silently,waiting for my response. I didn't know she had feelings for me but I couldn't returned them. I already gave my heart to the one I really loved and my guess was that she already knew it. My expression gave away and she looked down. "Ash...I'm so sorry. I like you but only as a friend. I love Kate...She's the one." Her head still leaned forward and her hand constantly wiped away her tears. She held her head back up but only slightly. Her wet brown eyes looked into mine with sadness. I felt guilty but there was nothing I could do. She gave me a weak smile and walked out the door.Before leaving, she stopped halfway and looked behind her shoulder. "I'm sorry Ethan but I'm going to fight for you,whatever it takes. Good day..." ______________________________ Sorry it had alot of talking. Oh and Ashlee, sorry that I had to make you the evil one I promise to make it up for you. Hope you liked it