Chapter 746 - Two days before wedding (J&J) (7) (2/2)
”Based on your expression, it went well.”, Aiden observed Sarah's smug smile when she returned to the event hall.
”Putting people in their place feels good.” Sarah didn't deny it.
That woman is full of herself and denying her something she thinks she is entitled to, felt good. While thinking about pampered women who believe they are entitled to a special treatment… another image flashed in Sarah's mind: a woman from the reception desk earlier that day… with oversized Gucci sunglasses. Sarah shook her head. She should not waste any time or braincells on such women.
”The music started...”, Sarah glanced at the band on the stage and then took one bite-sized appetizer.
Sarah observed that Aiden's plate is clean, and the serving plate in front of them is full, except for two missing pieces.
”How come you are not eating? They are good. Here, have some…”, she stuffed one in Aiden's mouth and bobbed her head slightly following the beat of the music.
Seeing Sarah cheerful, next to him… made his appetite return and he was back to munching on the appetizers.
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Ellie was chatting with Emma and Jill on her left and was surprised when Jasper sat on her right. She is sure that Sharon was sitting there… but then she saw that Sharon and Millie moved one spot away. 'Did he make them move so that he can sit next to me?' Ellie shook that thought away. Why would he do that? Unless... he wants to tease her, again. Ellie decided to ignore him, if possible.
Less than one minute later, Ellie found that it's impossible to ignore Jasper. He would always reach for the appetizer plate which is on Ellie's left in a way that made him almost lean on her.
”You have appetizers in front of you...”, Ellie reminded him, while pointing at the untouched plate on his right, even though after the third time she figured out that he is doing it on purpose.
”Those next to you are tastier.” Jasper grinned while reaching for another one.
Ellie exhaled loudly and swapped two serving plates.
”I thought that the ones from that plate are tastier...”, Ellie squeezed between her teeth when Jasper reached for the appetizers on her left. That plate was next to him just a moment earlier!
”No. I said that the ones next to YOU are tastier. It has nothing to do with the plate.”, Jasper reminded Ellie while her expression changes entertained him. He never knew that a person can convey emotions from confusion to irritation just by moving eyebrows. And the way she pouts her lips is… cute.
Ellie thought that he is really shameless. And she is not in the mood to play games. She came here to be the maid of honor on her best friend's wedding! Whatever he is up to, it's better to cut it down early, before it starts growing into something bigger and more difficult to stop.
”What do you want?”
Jasper answered calmly, ignoring her frustration. ”To talk to you.”
”Why?” Ellie didn't see why would such a handsome-playboy come at her. She didn't even wear anything too attention grabbing, and her makeup is minimalistic.
Jasper's icy-blue eyes locked on hers. ”Do I need a reason to talk with a woman I find interesting and attractive?”
Ellie touched her chin, just to make sure her mouth is not gaping open. What did he just say? And what's with that charming smile? How is she supposed to respond to this?