In the Spotlight

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

After they had their moment, and as Hobi started the BTS group hug, Namjoon introduces BTS to her as they hug her and she hugs back.

"Well," Edward said, looking at Ash after everyone was introduced, "I need to go. You need to get back to Leigh's."

Ash frowns, "Oh." She looks at Namjoon.

"We were going to have dinner with Ashlyn," Namjoon said. "Could she go back in a few hours?"

Edward looks at Ash, "You can't leave without security."

Ash nods, "I know. I can call you and you can send a car for me?" Ash looks at the boys. "I really want to catch up with Namjoon and get to know the others."

"But you don't speak Korean," he reminded her.

Ash smiles as Namjoon chuckles, "I'm very fluent in English and I can translate."

Ash pulls out her phone, "If needed, I can get on the Google Translator."

Edward sighs, "I don't feel comfortable leaving you here alone."

Namjoon speaks up, "I understand where you're coming from. Ashlyn and I are good friends and we're like brother and sister. I'm more protective of her like a brother should for his sister." He looks at the others, "My friends are also protective. So, you have nothing to worry about."

"Okay. I'm sending the car back at eight. That gives you 2 hours to spend with them. You can order dinner and visit, and plan what you want to do for the week before Michelle's birthday party."

Namjoon translates as Ash nods, "Thank you."

"Thank you," the others said, bowing to him.

Edward leaves as Ash goes to the door, "Just please don't say anything to the others. I want to surprise them all next Friday at the party."

"I'll try, but you just can't stay here."

Ash nods, "I know that. They really can't 'leave' unless they have their guards too. It's just been seven years since I saw my best friend..."

"I understand, but it looks bad that you're hanging around 7 boys while you're engaged and to be marrying Harry."

"Before they flew here, we promised not to post anything until they return home on Sept. 2."

"Why that long?"

"It's Jungkook's birthday on the first, and Namjoon's the 12th, so they wanted to celebrate it with me while they're here, which before Harry and the others will have already known them and will join us."

Edward sighs, "Ashlyn, I really don't like this."

"Then you're just going to have to trust me. You already know that I haven't said a word about Sean's bank account until mom announced it to the whole world. I never told anyone about the family secret of Leigh's. I haven't said a word to anyone in the group back at Leigh's about BTS coming, and I'm asking that you don't either. We are planning a dance for the party, and they have tons of songs out. We are going to pick which one and then they are going to practice dancing it together. Which ones that they want to do at the party etc."

Edward signs, "Fine. However, you are not staying after eight. I have to put my foot down on this."

Ash nods, "That's all I ask."