Chapter 20 You’re avoiding me, but does that mean you…
Stella’s phone rang again, she saw that it was Eli, and she said awkwardly, “I have a phone call..”
Jasper noticed her face turn red. He cleared his throat, and let go of her. Stella walked to aside and picked up the phone call.
“What’s up, Eli?” asked Stella.
She could still feel that her face burning with embarrassment.
“I saw that man! Wasn’t he the one who let you stay overnight? He is so good-looking! Was he trying to kiss you just now?” said Eli happily.
“No, never.” Stella’s face blushed harder.
Stella realized that Eli was somewhere around her, she looked around and spotted Eli.
Eli had just gotten out of a car and was waving at her.
“Hold on, I’ve got something for you” Eli said, rushing over to Stella. She stole a look at Jasper, and smiled, covering it with her hand.
Eli stuffed a bag of presents in Stella’s arm and said, “Babe, use this in bed, they are awesome.”
“What’s this? ” Stella had no clue, she opened the bag to look.
In the bag lay a few items she could not speak of. There seemed to be adult toys…
Stella was astonished; she swiftly closed the bag of presents.
“I don’t want it..,” before she could finish, Eli had already left.
“Is she your friend? ” asked Jasper, he was much taller than her, and needed to look down at an angle to speak to her.
” Yeah… “, Stella replied, with her head bowed, her mind still lingering on the presents Eli had given her.
“What did she give you? ” Jasper peeked at the bag.
“No, nothing, let’s go shop for your clothes.” Stella quickly responded, trying to avoid the topic.
Fortunately, Jasper did not force Stella to tell him.
They went to the fifth floor of COS Mall, everything there was exquisite, costing up to 10 thousand dollars for a suit.
“What color do you like best? “Stella took a look at the suits on the racks.
“Army Green, or beige.” Jasper replied.
Stella spotted a suit on a mannequin.
The details on it were exquisite and delicate, it was very well made, it was beige in color with army green accents, it fit his criteria perfectly!
Stella quickly grabbed his arm and pointed at the mannequin,” How would you like that suit? It is so nice! ”
Instead of looking at the suit, Jasper actually looked at Stella’s hand, and then to her face.
Her face was fair, delicate, and flawless, he was mesmerized.
However, he could not help but also notice a few lines of worry between her brows, tarnishing her perfect face.
“Yeah, I like it” Jasper replied, but his eyes were locked on her.
Stella did not realize that Jasper was looking at her the whole time.
“We’ll get this then,” Stella said, letting go his arm to walk towards the salesgirl. She asked for size 190.
“Yes, we do have size 190.” said the salesperson. The salesperson passed the suit to Jasper and guided him to the fitting room. “This way, sir. ”
While waiting for Jasper to try it on, Stella went through the rest of the suits in the boutique, and suddenly saw Federick walking in her direction. She did not want to meet him, thinking of all the atrocities he had done to her.
To avoid further conflict, Stella barged into the fitting room Jasper was in, and he was not yet done changing his clothes. His unbuttoned shirt revealed his perfect physique, he was extremely built and toned. He had on a pair of mid-rise pants, fastened with a black leather belt. Stella could see a peek of his dark underwear. It was extremely attractive.
Stella was caught in a daze.
“Hi, Mr. Federick,” outside, the salesperson greeted Federick enthusiastically.
Stella locked herself in the fitting room with Jasper, it was a narrow space, and they were very close together.
“What’s wrong? ” asked Jasper.
“My husband is outside,” replied Stella anxiously.
Jasper’s face darkened, but he felt concerned for her.
“Are you shame to be seen with me?” asked Jasper, unhappily.
“Of course not,” replied Stella.
Jasper moved closer to her. She was startled and tried to stop him by pushing against his chest with her hands.
His chest flared up where she touched him, and his heart pounded wildly.
“What’s that?” asked Jasper, she felt his warm breath on her face as he spoke.
Stella withdrew her hands quickly, and the bag of presents she was carrying, fell to the ground.
Jasper looked at the contents spilling out of the bag, there were adult toys, CDs, and posters.
The temperature in the fitting room seemed to rise alarmingly, they felt as if they were suffocating.
Stella panicked with embarrassment, she exclaimed, “Those are not mine!”
Jasper looked at her with affection, his eyes seemed to deepen infinitely.
He placed one of his arms on the wall behind her, moving closer to her, and said, “So you want to have an affair with me?”
“Oh! ” Stella exclaimed cluelessly, her heart skipped a beat. She never thought he would use such words.
Jasper whipped her chin up, eyes on her lips, and said affectionately:” Did you not just sneak in here to do that? ”
“No, no, that’s not the case!” Stella explained.
Jasper bent down to help Stella pick up the things she dropped. She was so embarrassed, she wanted to hide her face. “I’ll confiscate these,” said Jasper in a deep voice, his face resuming his respectable military demeanor.
Stella smiled awkwardly, and said quickly, “Take them, they are not mine.”
“Are you sure? ” asked Jasper wickedly.
Stella had no clue as to what he was up to, she was completely dazed. She wondered if she had said anything wrong, but she could not recall that she did.
“Yeah… I will not be using them… I… ” Stella realized she was rambling, she felt even more embarrassed.
His lips turned up slightly, he twisted over, trying to unlock the door.
“Don’t!” Stella held him back anxiously.
He turned back quickly, and they were so close together that he kissed her on the lips.
Stella was astonished; she took a step back to the corner of the room.
Did the kiss happen because she pulled on his arm?
“Sorry, I did not mean to do that. ” Stella explained.
Jasper moved closer to Stella, she clenched her fists, there were butterflies in her stomach.
Stella thought, Jasper felt different today, he had an air of danger, which was on par with that of Federick.
Jasper reached his arms across her head, his warmth brushed past her like rays of sunshine.
Her heart pounded wildly, she felt as if she was about to suffocate.
Jasper looked at her anxious face, thinking of how innocent she looked, like a precious little rabbit that makes you want to protect it, and said “Move over a little so I can grab my clothes. You may continue to hide in here. ”
Stella felt she would die of embarrassment. What on earth was she thinking?
Was it due to the lack of a man’s touch, that she surged with hormones when faced with such masculinity?
She should not be having such thoughts; Jasper was a respectable man that would never be tempted. She had better maintain a respectable distance.
“Sorry about that. ” Stella moved aside.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.