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?”

She gave

decided. Ashley will get that kiss

Sam crack up Elijah just huffed at the poor joke choice of his cousin that was not so

while

The maid who brought me dinner

was a chit.

IT AGAIN, ASHLEY. I PROMISED YOU,

FORGIVE ME.

were becoming my addiction.

was still with him, but I had started using my phone. To

even started exchanging calls and messages with

register when after some time I heard hushed

“You tell her.”

to her

friend.

employee! You go

spoke up without turning around, “Elijah! Evelyn. What is it?” They had gone

again

side of me. Opening the cash register, I skidded the calculator towards me, “Are you two going to talk or keep staring at me for admiring my

heard Evelyn

important, Ash.” She started, “But

you talking about.” She looked at Elijah as if asking for his help. They both were acting

don’t want to scare you, Ashley. But I have

movie person. But Elijah. I think you have been watching suspense movies a lot lately.”

covered my hand with hers, “He is a very good observer. I can vouch for that. He told me a few days back but initially, I ignored it thinking he must be imagining it.”

on me, I shrugged, “I don’t know what to say. I… I never noticed any guy following me. Wh… What is his age? Must be a high

when I realized they both were

saw that man and he is in no way a high

image flashed across my mind. No, he was not a giant.

“What’s his height?”

be around seven feet!” Elijah told

around six two

man following me, and you informing

I might be wrong.” Inhaling a deep breath he turned to me, “I actually… just

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