Chapter 877 - Saturday at Jaspers apartment (2) (1/2)

Jasper saw Ellie walk out of the bathroom few minutes later, wearing his shirt. She folded the sleeves several times up to her elbows, buttoned up all except the topmost button and the shirt is almost reaching her knees. Based on the wrinkles on bottom edges of the shirt, he can tell that she tried tying it up around her waist, but then decided not to… probably thinking that she might look too inviting. But she does not realize that he never saw any girl look so seductive in his life. In his shirt, slightly blushing… she is beautiful. The only thing that can make her more tempting is if she removed her jeans pants and wore his shirt like a mini-dress.

Jasper closed his eyes in an attempt to calm down his wondering mind.

Ellie saw that Jasper closed his eyes and he took a deep breath. She was not sure what to think. Did he dislike her now? She did act childishly. Who throws a pillow at a man who is holding a glass of red wine? And even if stains come out of the t-shirts, that sofa will be a totally different thing. She should probably offer to buy him a new sofa. Maybe one exactly like that one, or maybe something else… whatever he wants. But that does not change the fact that few minutes ago she acted like a small child. She was tense because of her mindset, and then his expression… and he wanted to know what she is thinking… too embarrassing.

”I'm sorry. Let me know how I can compensate you for the sofa.”, she mumbled while standing few steps away from the sofa. She didn't dare come closer.

”It's OK. Come.” Jasper gestured to come to the sofa, and she can see when looking at the table that he already poured himself a second glass.

Ellie awkwardly sat on the edge of the sofa and wondered why is she making all this so strange? Why is she acting like a robot? They met more than once already and spoke for hours and exchanged hundreds of messages… and it was always a pleasant atmosphere. Why everything feels so forced now? It does not make sense. Unless… it's because she is trying to hide things. Yes, that must be the reason. She is having all kinds of thoughts about him and about the possibilities while at the same time trying to conceal them from him. JoAnna told her that relationships are a partnership and that communication is important.

She shook her head slightly while thinking that there is no way she will tell him how she is dreaming about his kisses and how good it feels when his arms are around her… but she can tell him other things.

”I am sorry for acting like a brat. If I can have a redo, I would not throw that pillow at you. I don't know what got over me. It's probably because I didn't see you last two days and I was missing you and being here now made me tense and I ended up doing a thing I usually don't do.” Ellie looked at Jasper and paused when she realized that he is observing her with a slight shock on his face.

Jasper broke into a smile and pulled her closer to him.

”I missed you too.”, he said with a charming voice while handing her a glass of wine from the table.

Ellie was about to sink into embarrassment again, but she heard him ask: ”Tell me about your last two days. What kept you so busy that you even neglected to respond to most of my texts?”

She accepted the glass and started recollecting the faulty fabric and how she scrambled to get a replacement sent in time… and she was surprised that he leaned back and listened to her every word attentively.

The time passed, and Ellie was on her third glass of wine. ”I should not drink more before eating something.”

”Lunch. Right! Where do you want to go?”

Ellie looked at herself. ”I can't go in your shirt.”

Jasper glanced on the side. ”Your top is in the wash… it will be clean and dried in about two to three hours. That is too long to wait.”

His eyes flashed playfully. ”If my shirt is making you uncomfortable, you can always remove it.”

Ellie was outraged. Why does this guy like to tease her so much? But then… maybe it's not teasing, maybe he is serious. She narrowed her eyes at him. ”You invited me here. How about you make me something for lunch?”

Jasper was taken aback. ”Me? Cook?”