Dare to dream [Book 1]

Chapter 27 - What a mess

~ Miles ~

The following morning I try to call Oly again but her phone is switched off, then I remember she mentioned she was staying at Jarrod's beachhouse.  I ring Jarrod and explain what happened and he gives me the landline number to try and contact her.  I try my luck and she picks up the phone, I can hear instantly that she's obviously been crying, she sounds sniffily and her voice is husky.  

"I'm really worried about you Oly, can I please come and see you?" I ask

She's obviously been crying all night as she sounds so tired.

"I'm not really up for company right now, maybe in a couple of days Miles", I hear her sniffle and I can tell she's crying again

"I'm sorry I didn't call to upset you I just want to make sure you're ok" I try to soothe

"I didn't realise he wanted to date other people let alone still see his ex, I feel like such an idiot Miles" 

I don't get the chance to try and talk to her further as she starts to cry.

"thank you for calling but I have to go" she says weakly as she ends the call.

Right now i really want to throttle Shayne.

I hate hearing her upset and I'm at a loss to what to do.  I just hope she's feeling up for company tomorrow as I'm not giving her a choice, I'm going around first thing in the morning.  I sit here completely stunned as I feel like my heart is torn, I love Oly probably a little more than friends but I can't help but hurt for her too as I hate it when she's sad.  

A few days later Oly agree's to come out to lunch with me, we drive past the restaurant where Shayne took her on their first lunch date a few weeks back, she notices it too. Damn and starts to sob quietly.

"I'm sorry I should have gone a different way, please don't cry" reaching across to grab her hand to try and soothe her.

"It's the first place he took me and now it's just a sad memory", wiping the tears from her eyes

Letting go of my hand as she sits there I can tell that she is fuming, folding her arms across her chest, she is angry now.

She looks cute when she's angry.

I immediately reach my hand across to her again and she takes it, I squeeze it and look at her to let her know it's going to be ok.  I know she's constantly thinking of him as there are moments where her eyes get watery.  She's lost deep in thought or she's so distracted and it makes me sad, so I try to enjoy the day and make the most of the time I have alone with her.  

Oly looks like she's not eaten much in the last few days as I can see she's lost weight and has huge bags under her eyes.  Her face looks pale and gaunt, so she's obviously not slept much either...she honestly looks shattered  It breaks my heart to see her like this as I remember the last time I saw her in this state was after Rhys died.  At this moment I realise she's really fallen for Shayne and hard...Bastard.

I didn't realise how much it annoys me until I look down and realise I've clenched my hands into fists to contain my annoyance from her under the table.  I want to try and remain calm as it's what she needs right now and I don't know what the hell is going on as I've not had a chance to talk to Shayne yet, but I intend to find out.  Much to her annoyance I make her eat, I manage to make her clear the plate and she admits feeling better after eating such a large meal.  I send Jarrod a sly update via text message whilst she's in the restroom. 

I try my best to cheer her up and keep her distracted by telling her funny stories and fill her in on what's been happening at music box lately.  I find it hard as I'm trying to avoid mentioning his name.  Oly apologises for storming off on us in the club and insists I let Rachel know, but I assure her that Rachel isn't in the slightest bit upset with her.  I tell her that she's more concerned about her and how she is going, she mentioned to me that she misses their morning chats and I see a small smile on Oly's face.  It's a start.