บททั้งหมดของ Melting The Ice Captain : บทที่ 71 - บทที่ 80

EASTON CARTER Olive was shaking. Full body tremors.“Olly?” I called again, more worried than I was earlier.I had woken up alone in bed and tried calling her. My calls didn't go through, so I assumed she went on a run and decided to also go for a run. Maybe I'll see her on my way back because I know she'll want to enter the mall.I didn't expect to see her turning into an unknown alley.She turned slowly, her face pale under the limited light.“E…Easton?” she called, her voice shaking.“Yes sweetheart, it's me.” She sighed in relief even though she was still sneaking glances over my shoulder into the empty alley.I wrapped my hand around her shoulder and gently drew her into a hug.She didn't resist. Her body was tense for a few minutes until she calmed down.“What’s wrong?”She shook her head, her voice was muffled. “Nothing.”“Are you sure? You were shaking.”“I wasn't expecting anyone to be behind me, that's all.” She said, lifting her head to give me a small smile.I couldn't s

EASTON CARTER “Olly likes to play lone wolf sometimes,” the man said with a fond smile on his face.Olive frowned at him but stayed silent, her grip was still strong on my hand.Okay…“I'm Easton Carter,” I said, stretching out my hand. “Robert. Please call me Bobbie,” he took my hand in a firm grip. “Please join us for dinner…”Olive pinched my arm. “Easton…”“I don't want to impose on your plans. I just came over because I haven't seen my sister in a while.”“Then this would be a good time to catch up.”I gently pried Olive's fingers from my arm and caressed her knuckles. “Will it be a problem since you work here?”“I just need to notify someone.”“If I may,” The Host finally spoke up. “Bobbie can join you for dinner, I'll speak to management. Do you still want your table Sir?”“Of course. Lead the way.”Olive was silent as we walked to the table, her hand limp in mine. I found myself sitting in the middle of them as we perused the menu. Her back was taut and straight as she reac

OLIVE BECKETT Easton's stare was the last straw.“Get out of my office Robert,” I snapped, glaring at him.“Olive!” Easton reproached.Robert stood with a smug smile which made me suppress a shiver from unease. “It's okay. I was already on my way out,” he said to Easton with a polite smile this time.Easton sighed. “Alright, I will walk you out.”“That's really not necessary.”“No, no. It's the least I can do,” he insisted.Robert chuckled, “Alright, I can't say no to you insisting like that.” He turned to me. “Think about what I said sis. I'll keep in touch.”“Just leave.”Even though the door shut behind them, I still couldn't relax.Why was all this happening right now?And Easton, why was he acting like he was good friends with him?!The door opened and Easton walked in with a frown.“Olive, what was that about?”“I should be asking you that,” I snapped.He blinked. “What?”“You don't even know him or what we were talking about and you're taking his side!”“Taking his side? What

OLIVE BECKETT I just stood there. Frozen on the spot, my feet unwilling to move forward or backward.Mother's eyes glimmered with triumph. We both knew who was scared of who.“Well? You didn't come all the way here to just stare at me did ya?” She turned and walked, murmuring loud enough for me to hear. “I know as my unfortunate daughter, you always dream of looking like me but staring like a mindless idiot won't help you. Shut the door behind you. Just because you have money now doesn't mean you have to be wasteful. Do you know how much it costs for heating?”I stared at her back and the room looked ridiculously bright compared to the darkness that called my mother's soul home. My heart racing loud enough that I won't be surprised if she could hear it.Swallowing, I did.the only thing that will save me from future harassment and stepped forward. Even though everything in me rebelled against my decision, I walked into the house.The door closed behind me with a startling sense of fi

EASTON CARTER The wretched look on Olive's face propelled me forward and I yanked the envelope from the woman's hand.“What the fuck?!”“Hey man…”Behind me, Olive let out a terrified sound that I've never heard from her before. I ignored the strange woman's outstretched hand and gently took Olive's wrist.Her chest was heaving from her quick breaths, her eyes wide and unfocused as me glanced at me then the people behind me.She was panicking. I needed to get her out of here fast.I led her forward, putting some distance between us and them, their shocked gaze was piercing into my back.Olive was still hyperventilating, I wasn't sure if she could walk in this condition so I did the only thing that entered my mind, I carried her into my arms.She screamed, the shock jerking her out of panic mode.“Easton,” Bobby called as I started leaving. “Wait up man.”I ignored him.“Easton!!” He tried again, his voice still sounding cherry and it grated on my nerves.The car was just some steps a