Chapter Thirty Six - Getting away from the hell...

Farrah

“Can you guys get the bags, please?” I said, batting my lashes at Asher.

“Sure thing, sweetness,” He laughs.

We had arrived at our destination for today, and tonight too. We had come to a beach house. It belonged to someone Stuart knew. I was here with Violet, Asher, and Stuart. It is what I needed. It was what I needed a night away with my boyfriend and friends.

The last couple of weeks at school have been hell since I embarrassed Paul in front of the entire school. He, his friends, and Maisie have been harassing me. Name-calling, pushing me around, spreading lies, just to name a few. I hated them, but I didn’t show them they were getting to me. It was getting to me; of course, it was getting to me, but I cried when I was alone at home.

I didn’t want to think about all of that, not this weekend. I will deal with it all again come Monday. I was getting very close to breaking point. One more thing, and I think I will snap. I will probably get myself into trouble, but there is only so much one person can take.

“I need this,” I said to Violet as we headed into the house.

“No wonder,” She said sadly, “But don’t let them ruin this weekend for you,” She added.

Our plans for today and tonight? Swimming, sunbathing, dinner, drinks, a fire on the beach, games and enjoying each other’s company. No, I am not a drinker, but tonight I was going to have some.

“I am not even going to think about them,” I said firmly, “Let’s go and see the rest of the house, see the beach,” I added, excited.

The back of the house was apparently right on the beach, facing the water, which I was looking forward to. Violet and I did a dash around the house. It was a beautiful house, an old house, but stunning all the same. We wanted to see the view more than anything.

We made our way through the house until we found the backdoor. We unlocked it, pushing it open and stepping out. Both of us gasped loudly. The view was incredible, and the sound of the ocean was mesmerising. I love the sound of waves crashing.

“How beautiful is this?” Violet gushes.

“I know,” I respond in the same way.

The place was quiet and peaceful, which made it even better.

“Girls, you can enjoy the beach soon, but we need to get lunch first,” Stuart said from behind us.

He was right. We need to eat. Neither of us had breakfast, only coffee before we left, and it has been a three-hour drive. I think we all wanted to get away as soon as possible because Violet and I told our parents that we were staying at each other’s house. We didn’t want to say to them we were getting away with our boyfriends. They would not like that, one bit. I hated lying to my parents, but it was the only way I could have come.

“Yes, Sir,” Violet said sarcastically, rolling her eyes.

“Do not roll your eyes at, or I spank that sexy ass of yours,” Stuart smirks.

I watch her turn bright red. I giggle, shaking my head and step outside. I do not need to hear that sort of conversation between them. I stood taking my surroundings, and soon I feel a pair of arms wrap around me from behind.

“Are you doing OK, beautiful?” Asher asks, kissing my shoulders.

“I am fine. This place is the perfect escape,” I respond, looking over my shoulder at him.

He turns me around to him, pressing a soft kiss to my lips. I smile, happily kissing him back. Asher has been feeling guilty about everything that has been happening, but he shouldn’t. It isn’t his fault. Asher pulled away first.

“Let’s go in and get food, then we can go swimming,” He suggests.

I nod, pecking his lips quickly before we headed in to join Stuart and Violet. We had brought some shopping with us, just things for lunch, drinks, snack etc.… we were going to order dinner in.

“Tuna wrap with cheese and side salad?” Violet asks.

We all nod. That was fine with us. It was something quick and straightforward. Violet and I made lunch as the guys put everything away and took our bags to our rooms. I wish we could stay longer, but we couldn’t because too many questions would be asked.

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Asher and I were in our room, getting changed to go swimming. I just got changed in front of him because I had my bikini on underneath my clothes anyway. I could feel his eyes watching my every move.

“Enjoying the view?” I laugh, resting my hand on my hip.

“Mmm, yes, you look good in that red bikini,” He responds, licking his lips.

I laugh and roll my eyes at him. I was far from shy around him now. This isn’t the first time he has seen me half-naked, and I am sure it will not be the last. We were still taking things slow, but there has been a lot of touching, kissing, and making out recently.

Asher came to me, pulling my body to his and kissing me roughly. I moan, holding onto him. It was getting harder to control myself and my hormones every day we are together, but I still had enough self-control not to rush into things, even if sometimes I found myself thinking about it.

“We should stop because they are waiting for us,” I mumble into his lips.

He agrees and pulls away from me. We can continue later when we go to bed.

“Yes, but later, your lips are all mine,” He smirks.

“Yes, Sir,” I beam.

I grab his hand and drag us through to join Stuart and Violet, but we couldn’t see them. They must have already gone out. Asher and I grabbed a towel, each going out. Stuart and Violet were already in the ocean, swimming and messing around.

“Let’s go, gorgeous,” Asher states.

We make our way down to the water, setting our things down and joining them in the water. I dived under the water, and the moment I did, relief took over me. It was like all the issues from the last couple of weeks vanished. I swam a distance out, enjoying the same feeling of freedom take over that I felt that day at the waterfall with Asher.

I wish I could stay here and not go back, at least for a couple of weeks, but I know that is not a possibility. I will have to enjoy it while I can.

“Farrah, wait up,”

I hear Asher call out as I came up for a breath. I stilled and let him catch up with me.

“Where are you going?” He asked.

“A swim,” I laugh.

“I know that, but please don’t go too far out,” He speaks.

“I won’t, just enjoying feeling free at the moment,” I smile.

Asher kisses me, and then we both start swimming again. I can do this for hours, and by the time I have had enough, I know I will be feeling better.