Chapter 806 - Wedding party (J&J) (17) (1/2)

In the garden…

Ellie and Jasper are sitting on a bench.

”Isn't that Sarah?”, Ellie asked Jasper.

Jasper narrowed his eyes toward two dark silhouettes. ”How can you tell in the dark?”

”I recognize the dress.”, Ellie responded with a smirk.

”Hmm… that explains why she told us not to go toward the stables.”, Jasper said and paused. If Sarah and Aiden want privacy to get frisky, isn't it better to go to their room? Two of them sneaking through resort grounds does not sound right.

Ellie continued looking toward two departing figures. ”But… that is not Aiden.”

Jasper can see that Ellie is worried. ”Do you want us to go after them and make sure that Sarah is OK?”

Ellie thought for few seconds before responding. ”I grew up next to Hill sisters and I learned that if they tell you to stay away from some area, you should stay away. Also, they know how to take care of themselves.”

Jasper can tell that Ellie has her reasons for saying this, but he can also see that she is concerned. ”If you believe that, why do you look so tense? How about this… in five minutes if she is not back, we go and check it out.”

Ellie smiled. ”Sounds good.”

”Do you want to tell Aiden what we saw?”

Ellie inhaled. ”He either knows about this or he doesn't. If he does, there is no point in telling him. And if he doesn't, I have no intention of being the one to inform him that I saw Sarah going with another guy toward the dark and secluded area of the resort. Her steps are even and steady. She is not under any influence and definitely does not look forced, so she is going with him willingly… Do you want to be the one to tell that to Aiden?”

Jasper agreed with Ellie.

From this talk Jasper found out something about Ellie, and he wanted to know more. ”Besides noticing dresses and steps, what else gets your attention?”

”You know that I'm in the fashion industry, right? So it's not unusual that I pay attention to clothes, shoes, posture and way of walking.”

”I also know that your boss is not a good man.” Jasper could not stop himself from making this remark.

Ellie burst into giggles.

Jasper loves when Ellie is in a good mood, but he is uneasy whenever he sees Ellie's reaction at the mentioning of her boss. He plans to bring up that man any chance he gets until he has a clear understanding of what Ellie's relationship with her boss is. ”Am I wrong to say that you have a strange reaction whenever I mention your boss?”

Ellie didn't deny it. ”No, not wrong. But I would not call it strange. I'm just amused. You are judging the man, and you don't even know him. Some people call him a workaholic, but in my personal opinion, he is a nice person.” Ellie needs to put in few good words about herself.

”He does not let you take time off from work when you need it. How can you label him as a nice person?”

Ellie burst into laugh again. It took her some time to calm down enough to talk.

If she knew that Jasper's jealousy is increasing with every second of her laughing, she would stop laughing long time ago. Or maybe she would clarify that she is her own boss.

Ellie saw that Jasper's expression darkened and decided to stop teasing him. ”Who said that he is not giving me time off? He gave his approval so that I can neglect work tomorrow afternoon.”

Jasper was surprised to hear this. They were together all the time, so…”When did you contact him?”