Chapter 8 Ashley I try to hide the panic in my eyes when I step outside to meet Richard. He doesn't seem like he's mad or anything, so maybe he didn't notice how close Asher and I were. "Richard, what are you doing here?" I ask, crossing my arms over my chest. I'm wearing short sleeves, but it's May in Colorado so it's hit or miss with the temperature. It could be thirty degrees in the morning, and seventy by the afternoon. The sun set hours ago and the air is chilly. "I got off a little early and just wanted to stop by and see you. Do you realize it's been like a week since we've even seen each other?" He stuffs his hands in his pockets and stares at me, waiting for a response. Problem is, I don't have one. It's not exactly polite girlfriend etiquette to tell your boyfriend of alm