Chapter 220 - Jeffs Birthday party (7) (2/2)
After the cake, guests were urged to step outside on the large open patio in order to enjoy fireworks. It was a 15-minute show that got everyone gasping from the magnificent display of brilliant lights in the sky.
Sarah leaned on Aiden, her back pressing on his chest while his arms wrapped around her. She enjoyed his presence. He made her feel safe and relaxed. It was a good firework show.
When they got back inside, Sarah pulled Aiden to the dance floor. She felt safe there, in his embrace.
Sarah glanced on the side and saw Jeff and Isabella standing next to each other. She didn't see them talking. Isabella was stiff, uncomfortable. Jeff was reserved and didn't initiate talking. Not just reserved, he looked like he really does not want to be there.
”Didn't you say that Jeff does not care about this marriage thing?” Sarah felt the need to clarify.
”Yes. He was always indifferent.” Aiden confirmed.
”If that is true, why does he look like he is in pain?” Sarah thought for some time. ”Is it possible that he has someone he likes?”
”Not that I know...” Aiden shook his head. He remembered the talk they had, when Jeff asked him how to know if he likes someone, and how Jeff looked strange after Aiden's explanation. But Aiden could not put that as Jeff is liking someone. Not Jeff.
”Isabella is a good looking, sweet person. They should at least be able to talk, right?” Sarah took few seconds before continuing. ”But look at him, like a log. I have a feeling that if he could, he would leave... just because of her. When he was talking with others, he was acting normally. I can't justify his behavior with anything else other than he has someone else in his heart.”
”Jeff liking someone?” Aiden had an incredulous expression for few seconds before shaking his head. ”No... I can't imagine that.”
”I'm sure people would say that about you half a year ago.” Sarah reminded him.
Aiden's brows creased. ”True.” He looked toward Jeff and then shook his head. ”No, I still can't see that happening.”
After some time, Aiden asked Sarah while changing the topic. ”Did you decide if you want us to go back to the hotel, or stay in my family home?”
”Hotel.” There was no hesitation.
Aiden chuckled. ”Which one of my parents scared you?”
”Both of them are scary in their own way... but that is not the reason.” Sarah teased.
”What then?”
”I'm not sure if the walls in your house have good soundproofing.” Sarah tempted him with hints behind her words. ”I still remember what we talked about, in the car, on the way here.” She bit her lower lip.
He let out a low growl and pulled her closer. Their bodies tightly pressed against each other. ”Mmm, I remember that also...” He leaned in and his lips touched arch of her neck.
”I really... don't want to be here anymore...” She whispered as her body trembled.
”Let's go.” Aiden said in a voice that was a command and a plea at the same time.