Chapter 745 - Two days before wedding (J&J) (6) (1/2)
As much as everyone was eager to move along with the rehearsal, Julia and Heather wanted everything to be perfect. That caused Jeff to stand next to Mr. Price at the makeshift altar for more than ten minutes while watching Jasper and Ellie with their arms linked standing at the opposite end of the imaginary red carpet without moving. Two wedding planners were going several times over every little detail related to pacing, size of steps, straightening the back, head position, etc.
Because Ellie and Jasper were in a position to start walking, all the commotion with wedding planners was happening behind them and neither of them felt the need to turn around and listen to endless rant of two wedding planners.
After few minutes of standing, Ellie exhaled and started shifting her weight from one leg to another.
Jasper didn't miss that his walking-partner is restless. ”You seem to be eager to eat the cake…”, his deep voice almost startled her.
They met, but they didn't really talk much, and she didn't expect him to start talking, not to her at least.
Ellie looked up at Jasper, her sight brushed over the dimple of his chin, his full lips which were slightly curved into a smile, his straight and narrow nose bridge until she met his icy-blue eyes partially obstructed by few unruly strands of his blonde hair. Intensity of his eyes made Ellie hold her breath. It took her a second to respond: ”I'm not a cake person.”
”Are you hungry, or thirsty? Or you need to use the restroom?”
Ellie was not sure from where that barrage of questions is coming. And why is he leaning closer to her with every word? She cleared her throat while her discomfort increased. ”No. None of that.”
Jasper lifted his eyebrows questionably. ”Is it me? You don't like being near me?” His eyes flashed toward their linked arms for a moment before returning to her light brown eyes which grew slightly wider in surprise.
Ellie was unable to look away and she definitely didn't expect him to say that. His serious expression and insecure question didn't match with the feeling she has that he is… flirting with her. But even if she thinks that he is exceedingly handsome, all the signals he is sending are too confusing, and there is no way she will fall into his trap. Only playboys hit on girls like this, as soon as they meet. And she will not become a pray of one such person. After all, she is not born yesterday.
Ellie smiled. ”Why do you think it has anything to do with you? I just don't like being idle.”
Jasper was surprised by her answer. And he noticed that her full rosy lips make an amazing smile. But did she just brush him off by insinuating that she is not interested in him? He found it impossible that a woman can just brush him off.
He smirked confidently. ”I can help you not to be idle.”
”How can…”, Ellie's question was cut short when his arm moved under hers, landed on her back, pulling her closer and she ended up almost sticking to him.
”What are you doing?”, Ellie whispered with urgency while her eyes darted over his face. She was not able to figure out what is on his mind.
”We can dance. Then you will not be idle.”, Jasper explained in a low voice while seducing smile enhanced his handsomeness several folds.
”There is no music… And this is not the place for dancing!” She squirmed out of his hold and took a step back.
”OK. Everyone into position!”, Heather said from behind them. ”You two, back in position. Closer, closer…” Heather pushed them to move closer to each other. ”Arms… Yes, like that.”
Ellie took a deep breath and ignored Jasper's amused expression. She wanted to finish this walk toward the altar as soon as possible, and then she can take her place to the right and be few steps away from this outrageous man. At that time, her only wish was that her expression does not show how flustered she is.