SWNOVELS Once Rejected My Alpha Stepbrother Wants Me Back Chapter 34
Chapter 34
Ashton’s POV
It felt really weird serving as a waiter. I’m an alpha and most people here are aware of that but seeing me carry a tray of food and serving? Fuck, it made people gawk at me like I’m wearing the back of my shirt.
I made my way to the table number mom told me but before I could reach there, I saw the backs of two ladies but something made me stop.
One of the ladies looked familiar. Her wavy brown hair, the dress she wore…and mostly her scent,
told me it was her.
Josie, I crooned under my breath as I paused and drank her in.
I could see her body shaking as she whispered something to her friend. I felt her mixed emotions though. Like she’s angry and feeling the need to be comforted.
It made me want to cross the space between us and launch her into my arms, comforting her.
I already have everything about her features imprinted in my mind.
Warmth bloomed in my chest as I started inching close to her.
Before I could drop the tray on their table, I heard her saying. “I’ll never return to him again!”
The harsh sounds of her voice and the weight of her words crushed me. I knew without thinking twice she was referring to me.
So, she had made up her mind never to get back with me? Is that how much she hates me?
“Hello, ladies,” I said, startling them.
Josie held my gaze and froze but I didn’t see any flash of guilt or regret. When I looked at her friend, she looked at me with contempt.
I wonder what Josie told her about me. She cocked her head and looked into the food.
“Were you the one that made this?” Josie’s friend asked, pointing at the Knafeh.
“Not at all…” I stuttered.
My face scrunched up when I saw the look of relaxation on her face. What was she thinking? That I’d poison them?
“Glad. I wouldn’t want my food contaminated.” She blurted.
“Jane…” Josie gave her friend an admonishing look and uttered. “Tune it down. He’s just a server…”
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I was actually thinking Josie was stepping in for me but her last words crushed that little bit of smile that touched my lips..
Oh, she just sees me as a server? I thought, bile clumping up in my throat.
“Yeah, I thought as much.” Her friend intoned, shrugging her shoulders.
“Would you want anything else?” I asked politely.
“None at all. You can go.” Josie chirped, waving me off.
I took one last look at her as I made my way back into the kitchen. Her words running through my mind.
He’s just a server.
‘She’s right, that’s what you’re. My lycan said sarcastically to my annoyance.
“Fuck off!” I barked, blocking him off.
I spent an extra hour in the kitchen, washing the dishes as I did before. It never seemed to end. My mother and Emma prepared for the reservation.
Even while I was busy washing, thoughts about Josie kept filtering through my mind and the urge to know whether she had left nibbled at me.
My lycan was howling and biting at me to go and have a look. Trust me, I have tried to leave here and check but fuck, mom kept getting in the way.
She kept sending me more errands that’d prevent me from going outside.
Deciding I had had enough, I dumped the plate I was holding into the water with a thump, making the soapy water splash on my hands.
I grabbed the washcloth and dried my hands.
Turning to exit the kitchen, my mother called out again.
“Ash, you haven’t finished the dishes yet!” She thundered.
Biting my lip, I growled. “I know, mother. I’ll be right back.”
“Wait, come and wash two more before…”
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I didn’t wait for her to even finish talking and slammed the door with urgency, walking into the dining hall.
Everywhere looked dim, making me annoyed because I couldn’t see Josie around. I wonder why Mother didn’t put better bright lights.
After walking down the path they were, I found out they had gone.
However, as I turned the corner, just across from the counter, I saw Josie in the midst of…five men.
Her friend was there also, holding one of the men.
The one sitting beside Josie was somewhat older than I am and he had his arm on the back of Josie’s headrest. He was trying to touch her and it made my blood boil.
A growl tore from my lips as I stood before them watching the man as he flicked his fingers in Josie’s
hair.
“Did anyone call for him?” The man touching Josie’s hair said, looking back and forth.
“Obviously, no one did!” Josie chirped, looking back at the table. I watched her clutch her glass of wine and sip.
“Ahh, boy, you may go. We don’t need you.” The man uttered, still oblivious to my alpha aura.
Instead of leaving though, I snapped. “Please, this restaurant takes modesty very seriously. I advise you to take your hands off of her.” I said to the fucker beside Josie, touching her hair.
“What?” The man yelped, surprised. “I believe you’re new to Hell’s Kitchen boy, go check out the rules. You don’t order your customers around.” He snapped at me.
I maintained my words, refusing to leave until he got his filthy hands off of Josie. I was already. balling my hands into fists, ready to punch the breath out of him when he rose to his feet swiftly and called my mother.
“Maggie, is this how you train your boys?” He said quickly when my mom emerged…
“What happened?” Came my mother’s voice. She turned to me and stared, “What did you do,
Ashton?”
“Nothing!” I shrugged, shoving my hands into my pockets. “I just tried to correct some indecency.” I added.
My mother tsked and muttered “Follow me!”
My annoyance flared and I stole one look in the man’s direction.
I made a mental note of how I going to kill him if he ever touched her again..
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Walking into the kitchen, I banged the door and huffed.
My mother paused, turning to look at me with narrowed eyes.
“What was that about?” She asked, throwing her hands
up
in anger.
“I just tried to correct something out there, Mother.” I hissed.
Looking at her, I saw the way she shook her head.
“Ash, this is my diner and I decide what I allow. Do you know who that man is?”
I frowned at her question. I had just forgotten that Josie was engaged but that man couldn’t be her fiancé. He looked way too older than her and Josie wasn’t even returning his attempt at sitting intimately.
“I don’t know who he is.” I spat, attempting to walk past my mother.
She hissed and glowered at me. “That man is a business mogul. The owner of Chaldeans empire and my biggest customer!”
I guess I’ve heard that name before but why do I feel something about that man isn’t
right?
“Well, then. I guess it’s time he stopped coming here.” I said casually but my mother was already throwing a fit.
I cussed and exited the kitchen.
Seriously, I can’t stomach her tantrum now.
I decided to stay at the bar and serve drinks but I chose that so I could pin my eyes at Josie and that pervert sitting beside her.
As I stood in the bar, mixing the specials people ordered, I pinned my gaze on Josie. She was smiling now while talking to other men around the table who had a smile on their faces.
When my eyes pinned on Mr. Chaldeans I found him looking at Josie’s tits, licking his lips surreptitiously.
Why do I keep getting this odd feeling about the man? I thought.
I noticed when he silently gestured to one of the guards standing behind them and they spoke with their gazes.
That was when I knew something was wrong.
Quickly, I got out my phone and called Mason, my bounty hunter.
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“Yes, alpha?” He said hoarsely.
Without wasting a minute, I ordered. “Mason, I need you to investigate the private life of Mr. Chaldeans and get back to me right now! Send me evidence if there are any.”
“Alright, alpha.” He whispered back and hung up the call.
I knew something wasn’t right and I was not about to sit back and watch my mate get into trouble.
To be continued…
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