Chapter 283 - Fake girlfriend (4) (1/2)

In Jeff's apartment, Jeff held JoAnna in his embrace for a long time after conference call ended.

”You should go to work...” JoAnna reminded him.

”I can go later.” Jeff wanted to make sure she is feeling OK. JoAnna was visibly shaken up when Sophia said that Greg is still not apprehended.

”You have security outside. No one can come close to you. You are safe here.”, Jeff was soothing her.

”The only place I feel truly safe is right here.” JoAnna snuggled deeper into his hug.

Jeff felt his heart swell, knowing that she feels safe with him. He was elated to hear confirmation that she is relying on him.

”Uhm… I will need to go shopping later.” JoAnna said weakly.

”Shopping? You can order online, and it will be delivered.” Jeff found a solution for her to stay inside, safe.

”I need to do this in person.” JoAnna persisted.

Jeff paused for a second, before coming up with another solution that works. ”We can go together. Now, or when I'm back from work.”

JoAnna rejected his proposal. ”No. You need to go to work, and I want to do this by myself.” She straightened her back and looked him in the eyes showing her resolve.

Jeff paused for some time, thinking how JoAnna said she wants to do it by herself. ”Security will follow wherever you go. Be good and stay with them.” He was worried that she might try to escape out of their sight.

”You worry too much.” JoAnna was touched how much he cares about her safety.

Jeff cradled JoAnna in his arms and held her tightly. ”Only when it concerns you...” Jeff kissed her forehead and reminded her, ”When I'm not around, stay close to them. They will drive you wherever you want to go.”

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Later that day, JoAnna called Sarah. ”How are things at work? Any new rumors about Jeff and that woman?”

Sarah laughed. ”Wow! Is that jealousy I hear?” She was entertained to hear JoAnna talk like this.

”Can you, please, not tease me? ...and answer my question.”

Sarah saw that JoAnna is not in the mood for joking and did her best to stop laughing. ”OK. OK... Sorry to pour salt on a wound... I'm keeping an ear out. My friend, Bridgette is very interested in the topic, and she is on the same floor with Martha, so I have THE latest information... Martha is saying confidently that she knows that Jeff is not gay, she also talked how well he is performing in bed... And it seems that she showed visually how great of a kisser he is. I don't know how she did that, but the exact words Bridgette used are: 'showed visually'.”

JoAnna clenched her teeth, trying to suppress her anger. 'Who is this impostor? How does she dare?'

After some silence, Sarah asked: ”You still there?”

JoAnna exhaled loudly. ”Yes.”

”Oh, and she talked how they meet after work, and spend weekends together.” Sarah added.