Chapter 351 - Stand up for yourself (2/2)
Isabella nodded in understanding and headed outside.
”Isi, wait!” JoAnna called. ”Let me walk you out.” JoAnna left Jeff behind and took Isabella's hand in hers while walking out.
When the door opened, bodyguard that sweated froze, staring at two of them. He was trying to understand if his mistress did something to JoAnna or not. When he confirmed that Jeff didn't explode and that Isabella and JoAnna are on good terms, he sighed in relief.
”I hope you decide to fight this and stand up for yourself.” JoAnna hugged Isabella. ”Jeff and Sophia are great, and they can teach you everything you need to be successful. Don't give up. I'm not very useful related to running a business, but I can always lend you an ear and be a good friend.”
”Thank you.” Isabella hugged JoAnna and held her tightly for few seconds before letting go. ”Thank you...”, She repeated before turning toward the elevator and leaving with two bodyguards.
JoAnna got back into the suite and faced Jeff's inquisitive gaze. ”Yes?”
”I need to know what exactly happened.” Jeff had a pretty good idea, from the part of conversation her overheard. However, he wanted to know what happened before he came back.
JoAnna knows that Jeff is very observant, he didn't miss Isabella's strange behavior. And she does not want to lie to him... they agreed that there will be no lies between them. ”Are you sure you can take it?”
Jeff steeled himself. ”Try me.”
JoAnna was thinking how to tell him that Isabella wanted to kiss her, and probably more than that. ”Let's say that I was never this openly pursued by a female.”
”I see...” Jeff sat on the sofa. He guessed that something like this happened. He pulled JoAnna in his lap an embraced her tightly.
”Oh? I was expecting a more energetic response.” JoAnna was surprised to see Jeff in such a sorry state.
Jeff sighed, ”Like?”
”When someone showed interest in me so far, you would go all caveman-style wanting to bash people. And now you seem... dispirited.” JoAnna observed changes in his expression. Somehow, he looked... sad.
Jeff took a deep breath, inhaling scent of her shampoo. ”When a man dares to look at you, I see him as a competition. The only thing on my mind is to make him give up by showing him that I'm better than he is, and that he is not worthy of you...” His voice trailed off and they were surrounded in few long seconds of silence. ”But if the one pursuing you is a woman, I don't know how to react. It's a different category all together. If you get attracted to her, how do I compete with that?”
JoAnna leaned her head on his shoulder. ”Thank you for explaining.”
”Thank you for telling me about it.”, his voice was quiet, almost a whisper.
JoAnna never saw him this defeated. It made her heart ache. ”Jeff?”
”Yes?”
”You know that will never happen, right?”
He sighed and took a deep breath. Thought that he might lose her flashed through his mind, and he was not able to get a hold of himself.
Seeing that he is not responding, JoAnna lifted her head and looked him in the eyes. ”Don't worry about things that will never happen.” JoAnna caressed his cheeks and admired his perfect face for some time before continuing, ”There is no man or woman who can attract me. My heart belongs to you. I don't want anyone else.” She kissed him on the lips. ”Cheer up. You officially removed the agreement out of the way, we should celebrate.”
”Yes, we should.” Jeff acknowledged. ”But first... can we stay like this a bit longer?”
”Absolutely.” JoAnna rested her head on his shoulder and hugged him tightly.
They held each other for a long time, without a word.