Chapter 776 - Wedding day (J&J) (5)

Aiden saw that Sarah opened the door without the cardkey (and without breaking it open) and immediately understood that she used Eve. The lock is electronic, connected to the central system of the resort, which means that Eve can access it.

Aiden didn't miss that Sarah does not look good… and is slightly out of breath. Did she run here? Her complex expression didn't allow him to see more than that.

Sarah's eyes were fixed at Aiden's for few seconds before she rushed toward him. He instinctively extended his arms for a hug, and she practically slammed herself against his body. He was happy that he didn't lose his balance.

She didn't say anything, but Aiden can tell that she is upset. He held her tightly hoping that it will help her calm down. She will tell him later, right?

"What happened?", he whispered close to her ear while rubbing her back gently.

Sarah only shook her head and held him tighter. She was not ready to talk to him. Sarah does not think that she will ever be ready to talk to him about this.

JoAnna's words about Aiden being a player and changing because of Sarah, and that he is hiding all that so that she does not get hurt, replayed in her mind and she was not sure how she feels about it.

Sarah told herself that she should not be surprised, after all, he definitely was experienced… but a player? That is so low… How many women did he use as his playthings? She does not want to think about it… She must not think about it! That is not him anymore!

They are together for such a long time, and he undeniably proved over and over again that he loves her and that he cherishes what two of them have… and that he is willing to commit to a future with her.

The thought that he changed because of her, made her happy. Knowing that her presence can make someone as strong and remarkable as Aiden change his lifestyle, made her happy.

Sarah reasoned that she does not have the right to judge him based on his past. And she can't blame him for hiding this from her either, because if she found out about that earlier, before she was fully confident in his love for her, they would probably not end up together… and even if they did, she would always doubt him. Will she doubt him going forward? She does not have an answer to that question…

Sarah was overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts and she could not make sense out of any of it. But she knows that she is not willing to let go of Aiden, because right here, in his embrace, it feels like… home.

"Can we go to our room?", Sarah asked after a long time.

"Sure." Aiden hoped that she will tell him what got her this upset in private, away from all these eyes. Because no one in the room was talking, and they were all staring at two of them.

"Miss…", tailor's assistant called when they were few steps away from the door. "Is that a… bridesmaid's dress?"

Sarah glanced at herself. She didn't change in her regular clothes! When she heard JoAnna's words, her mind was a mess and she rushed out when the need to see Aiden overshadowed everything else.

"Yes.", she responded awkwardly.

Man shook his head in disapproval. "That won't do, Miss… the dress is wrinkled."

"We will send you the dress in few minutes, and you can iron it.", Aiden responded. He grabbed one empty garment bag, stuffed his clothes inside and walked out with Sarah.

"Mr. White! While at it, send your suit as well!", tailor's assistant cried after them when he realized that Aiden is in his suit for the wedding.

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"Well, our designated area expert for coaxing women is gone…" Jeff mumbled when Sarah and Aiden left the suite. He turned to Jasper. "So, you are stuck with three of us. But don't worry, you are in good hands."

"OK." Jasper plopped on the sofa next to Steve and Felix. "Tell me… how do I fix it?"

Felix nodded in approval of Jasper's willingness to fix his relationship with Ellie. "First, one question: does she like you?"

"I believe that she does.", Jasper responded, thinking that is something positive.

Jeff, Felix and Steve exchanged knowing glances and nodded solemnly.

"What?" Jasper was almost panicking. What those three just did... does not look good.

"If she likes you and rejects you… it means that you really messed up.", Steve explained.

Felix continued: "Considering that you are starting from a negative impression, you should prepare yourself that it will take longer than usual to get her to trust you."

"Trust me?" Jasper was not sure what does seducing a woman has to do with trust?

"Yes. With girls it's all about the trust.", Jeff confirmed.

Jasper rubbed his temples. He didn't get any of it. "This is all too high level stuff. Do you have any specific tips that I can actually use?"

Felix was first to offer a specific advice: "Spend time with her without an agenda to sleep with her. When you feel the need for that, keep it to yourself. Let her set the pace."

"Spend time with her?", Jasper asked. "What if she does not want me around?"

"Then don't be too close." Felix responded. "If you are keeping a respectable distance, she will not chase you away. And when you see that she is comfortable, make a step closer to her. It's important that she gets used to your presence. In time, she will rely on you."

Jeff added his inputs: "Offer your help when she needs help. And if you are helping her in any other case, make sure she does not find out about it. Never brag about the things you did for her, especially if you did them without her permission… or knowledge. If she ever brings it up, make it look and sound natural, like it's not a big deal."

Steve reminded himself not to talk about bed-skills no matter how important they are. He should NOT talk about it in front of Felix. So, he offered next thing that came to his mind: "Let her help you out with something, even if you don't need help… and even if that means that she will redecorate your apartment."

At the mention of Steve's apartment, both Jeff and Felix gave silent thumbs up to Steve for being able to handle pink-colored apartment just so that Bridgette is happy.

Felix thought for a moment before remembering what worked for him: "Flowers. Lots of flowers. All girls love flowers… just make sure she is not allergic. And it will help if you find out which ones are her favorites."

Jeff approved Felix's point and added: "Show her that she is more important than anyone else in your life. Don't hold back on offending anyone because of her. The more people you offend, the more she will appreciate you."

"Listen when she talks… but really listen. In a scenario when twenty minutes later she asks, 'what did I say?' , you need to have a good answer.", Steve nodded knowingly.

"Customize gifts.", Jeff remembered this point. "Every woman likes to feel special, unique… customized gifts do that."

Felix agreed with this point and added to it: "And if it's something you can personally make, it will increase the 'WOW' effect."

Jeff glanced at his phone and read the message he received from Aiden.

"Go pick up the dress and suit…", Jeff instructed tailor's assistant before focusing back on Jasper.

Jeff, Felix and Steve took few more rounds of advice giving, and Jasper was not sure if these guys are messing with him or are they serious. Why does all this sound so complicated?