Beauty and The Beta (Bailey) novel Chapter 130

“Didn’t you just leave?” I asked him with confusion.

Caleb grinned at me sarcastically. “Aww, and I love you too baby! So lovely to see your bright and beautiful face!” he stuck his tongue out and blew a raspberry at me, the cheeky fucker, before continuing. “However, I found someone on the corridor I thought you might like to see.”

He had my attention now. I know I had asked Bailey to come, so I wonder if it was her, though would she have finished her work by now? Caleb motioned for someone to come into the room, and as he did Bailey walked into the room looking more than a little uncomfortable, bless her. Her eyes fell on me, and she smiled, so I grinned back. “Yay! Bailey!” I greeted her, so she knew I was pleased to see her, and there was no reason to feel uncomfortable.

Bot, then, for some reason, Asher began to move on the chair next to the bed, and began to clear his throat, just as it looked like Bailey was about to speak “I will get going Eden. Leave you to spend time with Bailey.” He said, appearing to be avoiding everyone’s gaze. What the hell was wrong with him? I had been trying to make Bailey feel less uncomfortable, yet the moment she walks in, Asher acts like this? I swear this man needs classes in how to interact with people... he was never this bad before...

“What?” I asked, unable to hide my surprise. “You just got here Ash, don’t be ridiculous. I can hold a conversation with more than one person at once, you know? I know it may be beyond your abilities, but I can manage it.”

Yet Asher appeared to ignore what I had said and continued to stand. Evidently still planning to leave. “Honestly sweetheart, it is fine, I will let you spend some time with Bailey. I can come back later.”

I looked at Bailey, hoping to salvage the situation. I want her to like it here. She could be good for our school. Plus, I genuinely liked her, and thought we could be friends. “How are you? Did you have a good day? Is everything good with you?” she smiled awkwardly, glancing over at Asher as she did… hmmm, something seemed to be going on here. I didn’t know what it was, but I swear I would find out…