Chapter 574 - Great Ocean Resort (3) (1/2)

~ Los Angeles, Jeff's and JoAnna's penthouse ~

JoAnna had difficulty shaking of the unpleasant feeling from Great Ocean Resort. She didn't like how they treated her. They didn't ask anything before assuming that she does not have money and can't afford them.

JoAnna and Bridgette realized that those people underestimated them because of their relatively normal clothes. But those are nice dresses, they fit well and are comfortable. And they are not cheap either!

' Hmph! Their loss! ' JoAnna huffed while trying to calm herself down.

Bridgette was also upset, but her anger subsided significantly when Steve texted her time and place for lunch. That means Big Boss will make things better. JoAnna should tell him what happened, and he will sort out those rude people.

Bridgette was watching JoAnna who went into the kitchen.

”What are you doing?” Bridgette asked when she saw JoAnna pull out ice cream from the freezer.

”I'm depressed. Ice cream helps.” JoAnna was double checking that she got the one with chocolate chunks inside. Extra chocolate means extra help.

”But… it's lunch time.”, Bridgette reminded her.

”Exactly. That means I can eat more ice cream.” JoAnna grinned.

Bridgette rolled her eyes at JoAnna. ”Are you sure you are not looking for an excuse to eat ice cream for lunch?”

”Maybe…? You can join me or not.” JoAnna started opening the ice cream container, and saw Bridgette giving her a non-approving look. ”Come on… it was a sucky morning, and this will make my wounds heal faster.”

Bridgette took the ice cream away from JoAnna. ”How about this… I found a nice restaurant close by. Let's go eat something and then we can come back for ice cream.”

JoAnna reluctantly agreed. She was not in the mood for going out, but she knows that what Bridgette said is correct. She can't eat ice cream for lunch. Well, she can, but it's not healthy.

~ Los Angeles, downtown ~

JoAnna and Bridgette stepped out on the rooftop restaurant and JoAnna frowned when she saw that it's empty. Then her eyes landed on a lone figure smiling at her while standing next to the table in the middle of the dining area. Jeff was holding a large bouquet of flowers and walked toward her. With each step he made, JoAnna's smile widened.

”I heard you had a rough morning.”, Jeff approached JoAnna and pulled her in his embrace.

JoAnna wrapped her arms around Jeff and the world was better.

It took few minutes for JoAnna to recharge her batteries while holding onto Jeff. He waited patiently for her to finish her hug-treatment. He didn't mind. Jeff likes holding onto JoAnna, and he would do it anytime.

JoAnna looked up to Jeff and smiled. ”Thank you.” She was touched that even with his busy schedule he found time to meet her for lunch.

”It's my pleasure.” He leaned down and kissed her.

”Let's sit.” Jeff ushered her to the table and gave her flowers.

JoAnna glared at Bridgette who was seated in the corner table with Steve. ”You! Who told you to call him?”

She wanted to look angry, but she was happy that Bridgette got this lunch setup. She needed Jeff.

Bridgette just smirked and ignored JoAnna.

”Hey! Don't ignore me! I'm your Boss!” JoAnna pointed her finger in the air.

”I'm on a lunch break!”, Bridgette grinned.

”At least come and have lunch with us.” JoAnna laughed.

Bridgette and Steve joined them at the table and four of them ordered food.

JoAnna was happy to have lunch with Jeff, but at the same time she felt guilty. She knows that he is busy. He even told her that his day is packet, yet he made time for her. Such a wonderful man.

”I'm sorry to drag you from work.” She voiced her thoughts.