Chapter 252 - Void the agreement (1) (1/2)

As JoAnna's hands moved across Jeff's body, she was asking, ”Can you move this? ... Does this hurt? ... How does this feel? ... Focus! ... How about here? ...” JoAnna was trying to check Jeff's injuries, but he would look for any opportunity to hold her hands and kiss her. He was elated to have her by his side and was acting like a spoiled child with a goofy smile on his face. Every time JoAnna frowned, ready to scold him, Jeff would pretend that he is in pain, and she would soften up.

”Nothing is wrong with you... otherwise you would not mess around this much.” JoAnna pouted.

”I'm not messing around, not with you.” Jeff pulled her into his embrace.

JoAnna tried to get out of his embrace, afraid that he is hurt, and she is making it worse.

”Stay like this… just a bit…”, Jeff whispered.

”I'm afraid that I'm hurting you…”, she explained.

”Nothing hurts when we are like this.” He voiced his thoughts and tightened his embrace.

Jeff was elated and shocked by the strength of his emotions. He never thought that one person, one woman can have such an impact on his life. When she is with him, he feels like a doorway to different dimension is open and his previously lifeless world is replaced with this new one where wind is blowing, birds are chirping, colors are showing, his heart is beating… everything is alive when she is with him… including him.

JoAnna smiled and wrapped her arms around him.

...

When Sarah and Aiden got out of the bedroom, Jeff was laying down on the sofa, covered with ice packs, and JoAnna was adjusting them. She hoped to reduce appearance of bruises, if nothing else.

Sarah threw a cold glance at Jeff. ”Aiden says that I should listen to what you have to say.”

Jeff slowly got up to a sitting position with JoAnna's help.

”How is he?” Aiden asked JoAnna, when he heard Jeff groan.

”Lots of bruises... he might have a cracked bone in his left arm. I want him to get an x-ray to make sure.” JoAnna was concerned.

Aiden exhaled in relief. 'It could have been worse…'

Jeff felt guilty that JoAnna is concerned. ”I told you I'm fine. Just few bruises. Considering my behavior, I deserved this. Besides, I want to clarify things with Sarah.”

Sarah's mouth twitched. She saw Jeff as an adulterer who was taking advantage of JoAnna. That is not easy to forgive. What can he say to clarify things and change her opinion?

Jeff faced Sarah. ”In short: I'm going to void the arrangement my parents made because I want to be with Anna.”

Sarah relaxed a bit and looked at both Jeff and JoAnna before speaking. ”What is the longer version?”

”I spoke with my parents... my mom is excited and wants to meet Anna.” Jeff smiled while he looked at JoAnna who blushed from excitement.

”I told you!” Aiden exclaimed.

Sarah gave Aiden a piercing look. ”You knew about this?!”, she squeezed through her teeth.

”Listen to what he says, baby, now comes the good part where we need to help.” Aiden quickly coaxed Sarah and looked at Jeff desperately.

Jeff continued after taking Aiden's cue. ”My dad has few conditions, but he didn't reject the idea of cancelling the agreement.”

”What conditions?” Sarah was distracted, but she didn't forget that Aiden knew about Jeff and JoAnna and didn't tell her.