Chapter 343 - Give Steve a chance (4) (1/2)

The encryption and security of the file was more advanced than what Sarah saw before. She was excited by the challenge, and already thought how attending this event will be worthwhile. Her eyes were sparkling while she was focused on the screen in front of her, and her fingers were flying over the keyboard. But the biggest excitement came because right in front of her was Aiden, Omega, man who she loves for who he is and admires for his skills. Thinking about the event where they can participate in as equals makes her heart swell.

Aiden is also excited. He loves that he gets to do this together with Sarah. He is focused, because he knows she is good. If he slacks off, she will leave him in the dust. And this will be worth it only if both of the can participate in, as equals.

After some time, Sarah exclaimed. ”Done!”

Aiden was already looking at her, and smiled, ”Let's see who got it first.” He enjoyed seeing her in her element.

Few long seconds later, both of their phones got notifications. Sarah looked at her phone, and then at Aiden. ”What is your number?”

”You first!”, he demanded.

Sarah thought of a compromise, ”How about we exchange phones?”

They placed their phones on the table. Sarah took Aiden's phone and saw number 31. She tried to keep a straight face, unsuccessfully.

Aiden looked at Sarah's phone, and saw number 30. His mouth twitched. ”OK. What do you want?”

Sarah was playing with a strand of her hair. ”I don't know yet... I don't want to waste this wish on something non important.”

”Just don't take too long thinking...” Aiden teased her. ”My memory is not so good. I might forget that I owe you a wish.”

Sarah grimaced, and then focused on the task at hand. ”Let's check next step first.”, Sarah reminded him.

They saw that there is only one step, to pay participation fee of $15.000 per person.

”Robbery!”, Sarah complained.

”Not unusual for a secure three day event.”, Aiden tried to coax her.

”Still a robbery. My heart aches for this money!”, Sarah sulked. No matter how much money she has, she is always spending it carefully like she is on a tight budget, except when she is getting cars or computer equipment.

Aiden thought of an idea, ”Maybe we don't need to pay...”

Sarah perked up, ”I'm listening.”

Aiden looked toward his brother and exclaimed, ”Oh, seems they are leaving! Come with me.”

At the other table, JoAnna was feeding Jeff. They stared at each other, ignoring everyone else around them. Two of them were in their bubble. Anyone who looked at them could tell that they attract each other immensely and that they are keeping the distance between them with difficulty.

Jeff's hand landed on JoAnna's thigh under the table.

Her hand went under as well and covered his.

Jeff thought that she will move his hand away, but instead, she pulled it higher and his fingers reached under her dress. Her hand applied pressure on his, telling him to hold her tighter without breaking the eye contact.

Both Jeff and JoAnna stood up from their chairs abruptly at the same time. They didn't finish even half of the meal. They didn't care about the food. Two of them shared the understanding that it's time to leave.

”We are going.”, Jeff mumbled, unable to come up with any other explanation for others. And he didn't care about giving one.