Chapter 349 - A girl who likes to watch (1/2)

~ Seattle, Cabin ~

During lunch, Aiden was slowly chewing the food while thinking when is the good time for him to get that urgent call from office. He was imagining his facial expression when he tells them that he needs to work in the afternoon. It needs to be believable, nothing over the top. He should look sorry that he can't join them.

He heard Stella speak with Sarah. ”I'm glad that Aiden joined in training. If you ever end up in trouble, you can rely on his help.”

Aiden was happy that Stella counts on him to protect Sarah. A moment later he felt guilt eating him up from inside because he wants to avoid hellish afternoon.

Unaware of Aiden's internal conflict, Sarah smiled, ”Mom, sometimes you say things as if you are predicting that bad things are coming.”

”What if they are more than predictions?” Stella was serious.

Sarah's smile froze. Aiden also faced Stella expecting to hear what is coming next.

Stella looked at both of them with a hint of concern showing on her face. ”You know that I would not call you here if it's not for a reason. Something is coming, and I hope to get you ready... to get both of you ready. You will need to rely on each other, and there is a possibility that will be only thing you have: each other. It's still early to tell you the details, but I hope that you can push through these two weeks knowing that I'm not doing this on a whim.”

Sarah nodded in understanding and looked at Aiden. She was happy that her mom is including him as well. It means that her mom really accepts him.

Aiden was at a loss. How can he use sneaky methods to avoid training after hearing that speech? Stella said that this is so that he can protect Sarah. How can he say no to that? Aiden grumpily poked at his food with a fork and started preparing himself mentally for what is coming.

Sarah was not sure why he looks upset. 'He said that morning training was not a big deal, and now mom implied that she acknowledges his skills. Why would he be upset about that?'

~ Salina ~

In Salina, Jeff was about to leave their hotel suite, when Isabella arrived.

Right off the door, she asked with a big smile, ”Is Anna ready?”

”Yes.” Jeff looked toward the bedroom and few seconds later JoAnna stepped into the living room.

”Isi! I look forward to this afternoon. I don't remember last time I went girl-shopping.”

Isabella was happy to see that JoAnna is excited.

”It looks like you forgot about me.” Jeff sulked seeing that JoAnna is only focused on Isabella.

JoAnna looked at him dotingly. ”How can I forget about you? Don't be silly.” She ran into his arms and they kissed passionately. As soon as they started kissing, JoAnna forgot that Isabella is there. Jeff didn't care.

After a long passionate kiss, Jeff looked at JoAnna with eyes full of fire. ”Mmm... this should last me through the meeting.”

JoAnna giggled. ”You are easy to satisfy.”