29-Face to face

Ashley pov

“I need your help, Ash.” I heard Evelyn trying to lift that cold steel container full of Pecan flavored ice cream.

“Hey.” I quickly left the cash register and went to her. We lifted it up and placed it in the hole inside the big showcase.”

“Ok. So where is the container?” Elijah asked us while stretching his arms, showing his non- existent biceps

“Sorry, chief. You are late.” I could not help the smile flashing on my face. Now he was in trouble.

“I had been calling you for the past ten minutes!” Evelyn roared and even hit him on the chest.

“Hey! I was just coming. Ok?”

“No, you were not. You were busy scrolling your phone.”

“Ev!” He rolled his eyes and pulled her to him.

“Oh, God. I guess I should go out. It’s too much hot in here.” I waved my hand while teasing them.

“Great idea. I need this privacy so that I can kiss her.” He showed me a thumbs-up sign.

“No, Ash. You are not going anywhere.” Evelyn snapped and tried to push him away.

“People. Get to work. What’s the fuss about?” A panicked Sam came inside the back room, am serving there all alone.”

“They are fighting for a kiss.” I tried to bite back my smile.

When he turned to the couple questioningly, Evelyn gave a shove to Elijah.

“I need to kiss her. She is my girlfriend.” Elijah informed him.

“He was busy on his phone despite my asking him to help me. So, no. He is not getting the kiss.” Evelyn was hell angry.

“I

“Oh, God!” Sam looked up at the ceiling, “Grow up, guys.” He turned to Evelyn tiredly, “Who helped you in placing the container, Eve?”

gave him the

decided. Ashley will get that

up Elijah just huffed at the poor joke choice of his cousin

while

to that insulting nightmare. The first day when I did not open the door, Justin left the phone box at my doorstep. The maid who brought me dinner informed me about it. She was not allowed

was a chit.

AGAIN, ASHLEY. I PROMISED YOU, I WILL KEEP YOU

FORGIVE ME.

were becoming

but I had started using my phone. To my surprise, my orphanage contact details and Aniya’s details were already saved

even started exchanging calls and messages

had again gotten busy with the cash register when after some time I heard hushed voices

“You tell her.”

to her and talk.”

is your friend. Go,

employee!

without turning around, “Elijah! Evelyn. What is

I again called them.

Opening the cash register, I skidded the calculator towards me, “Are you two going to talk

heard Evelyn chuckle.

started, “But you never know it might be.”

turned to her, “What are you talking about.” She looked at Elijah as if asking for his help. They both were acting weird

don’t want to scare you, Ashley.

I closed my register, “Seriously? I am a movie person. But Elijah. I think you have been watching

my hand with hers, “He is a very good observer. I can vouch for that. He told me a

I never noticed any guy following me. Wh… What is his age? Must be a high schooler having a crush on

back when

a joke, Ash.” Eve said with concern, “I saw that man and he is in no

my mind. No, he was not a

“What’s his height?”

might be around seven feet!” Elijah

Justin. He was around six two or six three. But

this man following me,

wrong.” Inhaling a deep breath he turned

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