All Chapters of Melting The Ice Captain : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

OLIVE BECKETT “Woah, I didn't know you had crazy exes.”“Genevieve is not… Never mind about her.”I acted like there was nothing wrong, but it was far from that. Something about what she said made me scared, and I shouldn't be, right? This is fake. This is not real at all, but why do I always have some kind of hope?Easton walked back into his study as his security guy walked out. I slowly walked upstairs, unaware of his stare.“Olive, can I see you for a minute?”I froze mid-stairs, turned, and pointed at myself, as if asking if he was sure I was the one he was talking to.“Yes, you, Olive. I need to speak with you.”I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and followed him into his study.“Why did you want to see me?”“We haven't finished the game,” he said off-handedly.“Oh… I didn't think we would still be playing, especially after…” My voice trailed off.Of course, he didn't expect us to play, especially after his security walked in on us almost naked? It was just going to be weird

EASTON CARTERHours after our dinner and a show of five episodes of Grey's Anatomy, Olive had fallen asleep on my arm. Usually, at times like this, I would push her off—that is, if Olive was just some random girl I met at a club or bar.But this was Olive.I mean, my fake fiancée, the one I'd been living with for a few days.I didn't notice she had fallen asleep on my arm while we were already deep into the show. I tried to stay still, but her head fell onto my lap instantly. I looked around the house. Mrs. Brown had already left hours ago, and the security had retired to their own lodge.I shifted her head a little, and maybe it was too much because this time her face was directly on my…Deep breaths. No need to panic. Carefully, I picked up the empty food packs and moved them to one side.After a few shifts and uneasy positions, I finally laid her head to rest on the couch while I cleaned up where we had eaten. I washed the dishes and turned off the TV.I tried to tap her, but she on

OLIVE BECKETTI slapped a hand to my face the moment those words came out.Wait. It came out wrong, and I can explain. It's not that I wish to deserve him, it's just that I wish to be deserved by him.Gosh.“What do you mean?” he asked slowly. I could tell he was shocked by my sudden outburst; I was shocked too.After what he had said in the car, I won't lie, it hurt me a lot. But I decided to forget about it. So I drowned myself in conversations with his lovely grandmother and Gabriella, but seconds later, I'd catch myself staring at him, thinking about what he said and if he meant it.It's true that he has been cruel to me since day one, which is why I made the decision to end the contract tonight. When we get home, but not here.Honestly, I can't really say why I want to stop, but it's a wise decision. It's clear that this is more than we say it is. I forget myself sometimes and get too comfortable, actually thinking that this fake relationship was real.That he'd actually cared ab

OLIVE BECKETTI came back to Canada, and back to work—after lying about a two-week sick leave.Going to Jersey had been a waste of time. Who was I kidding when I thought I could make him happier? Make him forget about a childhood crush? Right now, I could look Mrs. Carter straight in the eye and tell her I had failed.I shouldn't have promised.It was clearly fake dating, and I had foolishly taken it personally. As an obstetrician, I needed to focus more on my career."Hi, Lucy. How have you been today?" I said to my patient. Lucy looked well; she was in her fourth trimester and healthy too."I heard you were on a break, Olive. Did that hot fiancé of yours decide to take you on an early honeymoon?" she teased.I only smiled, checking her vitals."You know, you can tell me all about your little vacation. I can keep it a secret," she laughed this time.I chuckled. Lucy always found a way to put a smile on my face."Just give me a moment, Lucy. I need to get your file."She nodded as I wal

EASTON CARTERI waited all night, but she never showed. No texts. No calls. Nothing.I was really trying to settle our differences. I like Olive. She's a great friend, and as much as I hate to admit it, I love her company.But a contract is a contract. She can't just say she wants to leave all of a sudden. This was an agreement.My phone rang the minute I entered my car.“Hi, E,” Summer said through the phone.“What is it? Why are you calling?”“Well, Ethan is working overtime tonight, and I was hoping you could escort me to a party at a friend's?”“I don't think he would like that. Maybe ask your security to take you.”She sighed. “I knew you would say that. But this is different. I spoke to Ethan, and I want us to talk. It has been a while since we did.”I thought about it long and hard. My stuck-up brother would definitely kill me. I didn't believe her when she said she talked to him.Ethan hates the sight of us together, which is funny now.But then again, I got stood up, so I mig