The Marvelous Elijah’s Return

Chapter 27

What’s the catch

Outside the motel was crowded with even more reporters and news crews as the seconds turned into minutes, and no one seemed willing to give up and leave.

In the dining hall, Elijah, Matt, Peach, Ryan, Miss Grace, James, and Rookie sat around the table, in silence, eating their breakfast, and occasionally stealing glances at each other.

When Peach looked at her mother, she could tell that she was getting increasingly concerned, and she looked over at Elijah, looking away from his eyes when he caught her stare.

“Do you still have Melina’s number?” Peach said after a few moments had passed, her voice low.

Raising his gaze, Elijah fixed his eyes on her, but she refused to meet his stare. Taking a deep breath, Elijah took a long look at her and asked, “Why do you need it?” “To end this nightmare,” Peach muttered, her eyes glued to the table.

Everyone’s gaze was now focused on her as her mother asked, her voice filled with uncertainty, “What are you talking about now?”

Slowly, Peach lifted her head and gave her mother a small smile which faded away once she said softly, “All this is happening because Melina assumes that Elijah… that Elijah and I are together, and I want to talk with her… to clarify-1

“That’s not going to work,” Elijah said bluntly, cutting her off as everyone stared at him.

Frowning slightly, Peach swayed her eyes on the plate, in front of him and asked, “How do you know when we have not given it a try?”

“Just trust me. Talking to her will only feed her ego and make her think that you are some sort of toy for her to play with.” Elijah replied, raising his brows as he eyed her seriously “Okay, I know the possibility of Melina treating me rudely and insulting me is very high, but I can’t just ignore this mess and wish it away “No one is wishing this away, Peach. But I need time to think about what to do with this situation,” Elijah said firmly, giving her a look that clearly said ‘don’t get involved.’

But Peach was persistent, and stubbornly shook her head and continued arguing, “It is not your place to decide this. I want to talk to her…” Hands clenching, Elijah clutched his jaw and then he said, “It’s not my place?”

The others looked at the two nervously, judging from Peach and Elijah’s expressions, it was clear that there was an unresolved issue between them.

involving yourself in this mess… You have done enough and don’t need to put yourself into the middle of

Elijah glanced at the rest of the group, seeing their worried gazes and

at the others, Peach nodded silently as she slowly

mumbled, “Fine, whatever…” Then she left the dining area, leaving behind everyone,

until the sound of Elijah’s ringtone interrupted their uneasy tension, snapping everyone out of their awkward state. Pulling out his phone, Elijah sighed as he stared at the unknown number and then canceled the call. But then,

not believe you didn’t save my number,” A deep male voice that he recognized, echoed

you have a good memory. But why are you

commented, smirking as he added, “I think I could help you out, you know.”

you’re playing along?” Snorting, Elijah answered, “Of course, why wouldn’t I when this is

chuckle and then said,” Well, if that’s the go-ahead, then one call from me can get your driveway clear of those reporters.” “Okay, what’s the catch to this deal?”

think that Bryan would just offer him

uneasiness in his tone, Bryan let out another laugh as he stated, “Join

thing. He thought that Bryan would demand something in return,

faintly. Uncertain, Elijah hesitated before saying, “Sure, I’ll see you.”

the phone in his hand for a while, wondering what exactly Bryan wanted out of that invitation. But even though he didn’t know what Bryan wanted from him, he had no choice but to comply and agree to the request because… even though he would never admit it with his mouth,

being.

Elijah said as he stood up from the

hallway. When they got to his bedroom, Elijah looked back at Matt with worry written all over his face, and

up in a panic before he quickly stood straight, brought his hands to his side, raised his chin, and uttered seriously, “May I

looking at Matt

“Where?!”

where is the meet-up

he realized that Bryan didn’t mention where exactly

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