When There Is Nothing Left But Love

I tried my best to suppress my temper. “Ashton is a jerk. A d*mn jerk!”

Linda was about to ask me something but changed her mind. Instead, she stifled her giggle.

I knew that she was laughing at the way I vented my frustration about Ashton. My resentment, however, did not dissipate this easily. “How could I have a crush on Armond? His eyes are attractive, but that’s about it. They’re not good for much else.”

“Scarlett, you could tell this to Mr. Fuller straight to his face, you know,” Linda said as her lips twitched. “Why would you get yourself so worked up?”

“Tell him what?” I retorted. “He’s a typical man without a freakin’ brain! Ugh… Rachel has been so nice to him, and he fails to see it. Not just that, he fails to see how Armond and Nora are meant for each other. I do not like Armond at all, but this was the conclusion that he jumped to despite contrary evidence!”

“There, there. It’s just a small matter, so don’t be mad at it anymore,” Linda said, still trying to conceal her amusement. “Anyway, I have something to attend to, so see you!”

“Why are you in a rush?” I frowned. “Aren’t we supposed to go to the base together?”

“Um… Mr. Fuller is still staring at you, so I think he’s expecting you to go with him. See you around!” Linda disappeared without waiting for my response.

Her hasty departure startled me. As I turned back towards the hotel, I was greeted by the sight of Ashton at the door with his arms folded. He gazed at me with his bright dark eyes, with a smile on his lips.

I just spoke ill of him. I definitely can’t make amends with him this easily.

Besides, I wasn’t planning on acknowledging him. I will go on my own.

I’d made a few steps, Ashton caught my arm. “Are

pursed

Armond. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said those

It was my mistake, not yours,”

off his grip and prepared to walk

until I was pressed against his chest. “Alright, let’s call a truce,” Ashton said. “I still have to get back to work. Let’s head to

sincere apology. I knew I was wrong to have blown it out of proportion too; it wouldn’t do to stay mad

this again,” I said, looking

agreed, smiling down at

he always appeared exactly when he was wanted. In this case, he brought the

him and covered my eyes. “Get some sleep,” he said

flung away his hand. “What’re you trying to do, Ashton?” I asked with a

he said, “Was it not enough for you

laughing when I realized that

what on earth is going on inside that head of

about what?” he

exactly when he was needed

the front. “I am alerted by Mr. Fuller

with a finger under my chin. “If you ever had