Standing across the long table positioned between metal barriers, Mia smiled and waved at the line of fans eagerly waiting to greet her during her fan-signing event. She struck a few poses for pictures, her smile radiant as she chatted briefly with some regulars she recognized.
As she continued waving, her eyes caught Maya peeking out from behind the nearby curtain. Without breaking stride, Mia glanced over while still addressing her fans, noticing Maya gesturing at someone. Mia's smile widened as she paused, waving playfully toward the curtain as if beckoning someone to step forward.
Ashley blinked in confusion when Maya nudged her gently.
"She's calling you," Maya whispered, giving her a little push.
"But this is her event. Why would I—"
"Just stand behind her," Maya interrupted with a laugh. "She's been at it for hours. Go on, Ash."
Gulping nervously, Ashley peeked out from the curtain, her eyes locking with Mia's. Mia's expression brightened, and she waved enthusiastically, motioning for Ashley to join her. Swallowing hard, Ashley stepped out, feeling self-conscious as excited shrieks erupted from the crowd.
Mia grinned and pulled Ashley into a warm hug, earning even more cheers. "Hi," Mia murmured, sneaking a quick, playful kiss on Ashley's cheek before turning back to her fans. She resumed waving, her eyes still sneaking glances at Ashley, clearly delighted.
Mia's management had been nothing but supportive of her relationship. Since her public announcement, the response had been overwhelmingly positive, leaving her ex-husband's PR team scrambling to clear Zachary's tarnished image—a matter Mia couldn't care less about.
"Did you just get here?" Mia asked casually, still addressing her fans with cheerful waves.
Ashley nodded, glancing nervously at the crowd, many of whom were teasing them and shrieking in excitement. "Yeah," she said softly, giving the fans an awkward smile and a nod.
Positioning herself behind Mia, Ashley leaned in closer, gently guiding Mia to keep facing her fans. She rested her hands on the desk, caging Mia within her arms as she lowered her head to Mia's shoulder.
Mia laughed, clearly amused as fans continued to tease them. She waved at one particularly enthusiastic fan who suddenly shouted, "Mia, marry me!"
Shaking her head with a laugh, Mia called back, "You wish!"
Ashley peeked over Mia's shoulder, her voice rising just enough for the crowd to hear. "No! She's mine!" she declared, making the fans erupt in delighted squeals. Blushing, she buried her face against Mia's shoulder, grinning shyly.
The crowd's energy surged when two fans boldly kissed each other in front of Mia. Stunned, Mia pointed at them, laughing. "Hey! Look at that! They just kissed in front of me!" She nudged Ashley with her elbow, eyes sparkling. "Kiss me too!"
Ashley chuckled, leaning down to press a quick kiss to Mia's lips. The fans' shrieks intensified, cameras flashing as Mia froze in shock, her cheeks instantly turning red.
"I was just kidding!" Mia exclaimed, covering her face as she laughed, thoroughly flustered.
Ashley blinked, then smirked. "Oh? My bad. You should've been clearer. Sorry for the confusion—guess I'll have to kiss you again." She leaned casually against the desk, still boxing Mia in.
"Stop! Stop!" Mia protested, laughing so hard her shoulders shook. Her playful embarrassment only made the fans giggle louder, their cheers echoing through the room.
Tilting her head as she checked her laptop, Mia chuckled at the potential wedding venues. Although she and Ashley had agreed to hold the wedding early next year, they were already in the midst of preparations.
Mia swallowed hard as Ashley leaned over the dining table, caging her in. Her breath caught when Ashley pressed a soft kiss to her neck. "Hey," Ashley murmured, her breath warm against Mia's skin.
"Hey..." Mia whispered in response.
Ashley placed another kiss on Mia's neck. "What are you looking at?" she asked, gently tilting the laptop screen toward herself. "Oh, the venue," she added, smiling as she rested her chin on Mia's shoulder, bending slightly.
Mia nodded. "Actually..." she hesitated. "Would you mind if we did a traditional Vietnamese wedding? I know we've talked about a typical celebration, but..."
"Let's do it, sugarplum," Ashley said, her answer immediate, without a second thought.
Mia paused, turning to face Ashley. She reached out, cupping Ashley's cheek. "Are you sure?" she asked.
Ashley nodded, smiling softly. "I want to do whatever makes you happy," she replied.
Mia groaned playfully, rolling her eyes. "You're spoiling me too much," she said, though she couldn't help but smile in return.
Ashley chuckled, her fingers lifting Mia's chin. "I was actually thinking the same thing," she said. "A traditional wedding, not just for the Vietnamese side, but for Samoan as well."
Mia blinked, her eyes wide with surprise. "Samoan wedding?" she asked, tilting her head.
Ashley nodded. "Yes," she said, her voice full of excitement. "I was thinking we could even get married in Samoa."
Mia's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Sure! Let's do it!" she said, grinning widely.
Ashley laughed softly, her eyes warm as she cupped Mia's cheeks. "Look at you, getting all excited about marriage talk," she teased.
"It's because you keep surprising me," Mia replied, clicking her tongue with a playful smile.
Ashley leaned forward, her gaze soft and sincere. "That's because you deserve to be surprised," she said quietly, pressing a gentle kiss to Mia's lips.
Mia chuckled, wrapping her arms around Ashley's neck, pulling her into another kiss. She tangled her fingers in Ashley's hair, tilting her head back as Ashley's lips moved down her neck, placing slow, soft kisses on her skin.
Slowly, Ashley lifted Mia onto the dining table, gently pushing the laptop aside. Her hand found Mia's thigh, pressing it as she drew closer.
Mia cupped Ashley's cheek, leaning in to kiss her once more. Ashley's hand slid down Mia's silk sando strap, letting it fall gently down her arm until it was completely removed. The soft silk cascaded over Mia's body, pooling around her waist.
Breathing heavily, Mia wrapped her legs around Ashley's hips, pulling her closer as Ashley's lips moved down to her breast, sucking and teasing. Mia gasped for air, her fingers threading through Ashley's hair as Ashley continued to play with her sensitive nipple.
"Oh gosh!" Mia exclaimed, throwing her head back. Her fingers tangled in her hair as she closed her eyes, overwhelmed by the warmth of Ashley's mouth on her skin. Just then, her phone rang, causing her to catch her breath. She pushed Ashley away slightly, fumbling for her phone.
"It's Maya," Mia said, covering Ashley's mouth with her hand before answering. "Maya, hey!" she greeted, trying to steady her breathing.
"The premiere night schedule?" Mia asked, her breath hitching when Ashley licked her palm and slowly removed her hand. Mia glared at Ashley, silently warning her to behave.
"Actually..." Mia bit her lower lip as Ashley leaned in to kiss her neck again. "Oh!" Mia gasped, quickly covering her mouth. "N-no, it's nothing," she stammered, clearing her throat as Ashley's free hand slid higher up her thigh, nearing her most sensitive spot.
"W-well," Mia continued, swallowing hard as Ashley's mouth teased her nipple. "I haven't heard about the schedule yet, the director—Oh!" she gasped as Ashley's finger slipped inside her.
Ashley leaned in, whispering in her ear. "Come on, sugarplum, keep talking to Maya," she teased, her teeth gently nibbling Mia's earlobe as her finger moved inside her.
"S-sorry, Maya," Mia mumbled, her voice strained. "No, I'm just watching a movie and it surprised me," she laughed awkwardly, her face flushing as Ashley's movements grew bolder.
Her breath uneven, Mia struggled to suppress her gasps and moans, not wanting Maya to hear. "Uh-huh," Mia said, biting her lip, her free hand absentmindedly running through Ashley's hair.
"Yes," Mia said, her grip tightening in Ashley's hair as Ashley quickened her pace. "Okay," Mia added, her body trembling as Ashley continued to thrust inside her.
"Uh... Maya, I'll..." Mia let out a shaky breath. "C-can I call you back?" she asked, her voice breathy. "Yes, I'll call you back, bye!" Mia hurriedly ended the call, pulling Ashley's wrist away.
"What the hell, Ash?!" Mia hissed, her breath ragged.
"What?" Ashley asked innocently, her voice muffled as she continued to suck on Mia's breast.
"Oh, fuck!" Mia gasped, letting herself fall back onto the table. Ashley pulled her down gently, leaning in to kiss and lick her chest as she continued thrusting inside Mia.
Mia closed her eyes, biting her lip to stifle her moans, her legs wrapped around Ashley's hips as she moved with Ashley's rhythm. Arching her back, Mia held onto Ashley's shoulder, her movements growing more frantic. "I... Ash," Mia gasped. "I'm close..."
"Uh-huh," Ashley smiled knowingly. "What do you want me to do, then?" she asked, her voice teasing as she leaned in for another kiss.
Mia rolled her eyes playfully, her voice hushed. "Just fuck me already!" she whispered urgently.
Ashley laughed softly. "Sure, as you wish, sugarplum," she said, tugging down Mia's silk shorts and underwear, diving down to suck on Mia's clit as she continued to thrust inside her.
Mia's breath quickened, her chest rising and falling as Ashley's movements drove her wild. "Gosh!" Mia moaned, covering her face as she heard the wet sounds of Ashley's tongue on her.
Shivering, Mia grabbed Ashley's hair, pulling her closer as the wave of pleasure hit. "Oh fuck! Oh fuck!" she gasped repeatedly, her release building as Ashley eagerly took all of her.