Chapter 624 - Aurora Borealis (1/2)
When sisters got back inside, the first thing they noticed is that fireplace is still NOT lit up.
JoAnna and Sophia rolled their eyes at this agreeing how their men are being silly. It's just few logs and a fire, how complicated can it be? Two of them went to check on Jeff and Felix in the kitchen.
”Smells nice!”, Sophia praised Felix who was busy at the stove.
Felix showed a satisfying smile and craned his neck so that Sophia can kiss his cheek.
”It will be done soon.” Felix proudly announced. He loves cooking for Sophia and does not mind making larger quantity so that others can eat as well.
”Impressive knife skills!”, JoAnna praised Jeff who was cutting lettuce for the salad. JoAnna never saw Jeff cook, he always had chefs available to prepare food, or they would eat out. But Felix assigned him some simple dinner duties, and he happily accepted.
Jeff was elated that JoAnna praised him. He thought how it would not be bad if he learns to cook few things so that he can make a breakfast for JoAnna and serve it in bed. He imagined a tray with eggs and bacon and pancakes and orange juice, and there would be one red rose as well.
”Your cuts are uneven…”, Felix reminded Jeff when he glanced at the chopping board.
”Oh…” Jeff scolded himself silently. Because of his daydreams he ended up making strips of lettuce of uneven thickness.
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Sarah entered the bedroom and found Aiden in the bed. She glanced and saw that he is awake.
”How long are you awake?”
”Not long.”, Aiden vaguely responded.
He saw that Sarah is rubbing her hands and reached out to hold them.
”You are cold.”, he observed.
”Mhm… I made a snowman.” She proudly declared.
”Come here.” Aiden pulled Sarah in the bed, covered them with a fluffy blanket and held her close to him. ”Let me warm you up.”
Sarah didn't speak. She wanted to go and take hot shower, but this will work as well. She relaxed in his embrace and allowed his warmth to transfer to her body gradually.
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They heard JoAnna calling them to come for dinner.
Food was good, and both Felix and Jeff felt a sense of pride hearing praises from others.
JoAnna was happy to see Jeff step out of his comfort zone. She made Felix promise to teach him few things in the kitchen with an explanation that if she ever catches a cold, she wants Jeff to prepare light dishes that will help her get better.
”There is nothing better for a cold than a homemade chicken soup made from scratch with love.”, JoAnna explained.
JoAnna glanced at Sarah and Aiden and noticed that they ate in silence. No matter what Sarah said earlier, JoAnna can see that situation between two of them is still tense. She remembered that previous night she asked Jeff what would he do if they end up in a similar situation.