A Deal With My Hockey Captain Stepbrother のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 24

Chapter ELIANA I turn off the tap, reach for a towel and dry my hands. It is silent for a while inside the kitchen, the atmosphere thick with tension and something more that I couldn't quite wrap my head around, Jax’s words still ringing in my head. Slowly, I turn around to look at him and for a moment, I think that he’s joking but by the look on his face, he looks serious. He stares back at me, his blue eyes sharp just like he could see through my soul and realise how badly I have been wanting to hear those words from him. “I thought…you don't want trouble?” I ask with a raised eyebrow, referring to his statement in the morning during breakfast, praying cool so that he doesn't realise my curiosity. His jaw clenches upon hearing my words and his eyes darken. “Of course I wouldn't if there was another way. I thought…you didn't want trouble either.” He counters back. The corner of his lips tips up into a smirk, my hand itching to slap it away.I know damn well that he wa

ELIANA The blaring alarm wakes me up and a groan escapes my mouth. I reach for the clock on the side bed table and shut it down. I stay on the bed for a while, my mind wandering around for a second. The memories of the previous night flashes in my mind and my lips curl into a smile. I recall the late night conversation that I had with Jackson in the kitchen, the deal and the conversation with uncle James thereafter. I was able to sleep after talking to uncle James. Heaving a deep sigh, I shove off the blankets, grab a clean towel and head over to the bathroom to freshen up. And when I’m done in the bathroom, I walk back to my room, change into uniforms, grab my backpack and head over to the kitchen. A strong aroma of coffee from the kitchen hits my nostrils, awakening my sick addition to caffeine. There's faint voices inside the kitchen and laughter. Releasing a breath, I walk inside the kitchen.