Chapter 812 - Wedding party (J&J) (23) (1/2)

~ Golden Ocean Resort ~

10:43 PM

JoAnna and Jeff are on the beach, near bonfire with their friends from the wedding party.

A large yacht is visible further away. From there fireworks will be launched at 11 PM.

Other guests are not allowed on the beach. Jeff and JoAnna already gave them their afternoon and evening, and they want to spend these last bits of their wedding celebration surrounded with friendly faces.

Grandparents (James, Donald and Richard) enthusiastically wanted to join the youngsters on the beach, but Stella and Elanor denied them that pleasure with an explanation that this is for younger generation and that it's their duty to entertain the guests. Neither of elderly men liked that idea, they would rather relax on the sand with 'kids' but they were unable to oppose these two women, especially when Barbara and Mary joined them.

The atmosphere on the beach is relaxing. They are all sitting, or lying on the sand, chatting and laughing in few groups while waiting for the fireworks.

”Sarah and Aiden are still not back?”, Sophia was settled comfortably on the sand between Felix's legs and leaning on his chest.

”They are in their room.”, JoAnna responded while burying Jeff's legs in the sand, ignoring that he is wearing a very expensive custom made suit. ”They will have a good view of the fireworks, if they pay attention to it…”, she added in a hushed voice.

”How long will you be gone?”, Ellie asked JoAnna.

”We will be back in town in two weeks.” JoAnna flashed a smile toward Ellie who was leaning on Jasper, and his arm was around her shoulders. ”How long will you stay in LA?”

Ellie shrugged indicating that she does not know. ”Few days maybe. But I will be back in October for the LA fashion week.”

”Don't forget that we want tickets. We are also staying in the area.”, Sophia reminded Ellie.

”If it's not a problem, I want tickets also.”, Bridgette added with a shy smile.

”Not a problem. I will get you front row seats.”, Ellie responded with a wink.

Bridgette thanked Ellie and went back to her whisper-session with Steve whose chin rested on her shoulder.

”Tickets? What tickets?”, Sharon and Millie joined the group.

”For the LA fashion week.”, JoAnna responded.

”You can get tickets?”, Sharon asked Ellie mockingly. ”Only organizers and main designers can get tickets. And it's limited availability…”

Ellie smiled while sinking deeper into Jasper's embrace. She will not let Sharon rile her up. ”You can say that I know people.”

”Are you sure it's not just empty talk?”, Millie has difficulty believing that Ellie can give away tickets which are so difficult to obtain. And she doesn't like how Jasper's undivided attention is on Ellie.

”Don't accuse my queen of doing empty talk!”, Brian interjected. He wanted to say that Ellie is a big designer with a lot of privileges, but he knows that his boss likes to keep a low profile.

Sharon was surprised that Brian acted so defensively. She looked at Emma who was next to Brian. ”You don't mind your date calling another girl his queen?”

Emma shrugged. ”Ellie was his queen before we met. Who am I to interfere?” Emma knows that Brian and Ellie are good friends and that Brian is calling Ellie 'queen' instead of 'boss' . Emma will not allow Sharon to shake things up.

Sharon wanted to throw jab at Jasper next because another man is calling Ellie 'queen' but she didn't dare to provoke him. He was already glaring at her.