Chapter 878 Couple Of The Night

878 Couple Of The Night

The low hum of the hairdryer filled the suite as Jade, who was dressed in a sapphire blue dress that clung to her curves, meticulously styled her hair.

From the corners of her eyes, she watched Harry, clad in a crisp white shirt and a navy blazer, wrestling with his tie, the silk stubbornly refusing to cooperate.

The resort had arranged a special evening for couples, a chance for them to mingle, connect, and learn.

The resort's "Couples Mingle" event might have been a good idea in theory, but something about Harry's demeanor all day nagged at her.

No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't put away the feeling that Harry was bored and restless, and for some reason it hurt her to feel that way.

"Are you enjoying the vacation, Harry?" Jade asked, glancing at him through the mirror.

They had agreed to always keep the communication line between them, so she saw no reason why she should keep feeling upset and wondering what was on his mind when she could just ask him directly.

Harry, caught off guard by the sudden shift in tone, paused. "Of course," he replied, a touch too quickly. "These views are incredible, the food has been fantastic..." He trailed off, the silence stretching between them.

She took a deep breath as she put the hairdryer down and turned to face him. "Honestly, Harry? You don't seem that into it. Are you bored already?" Her voice was soft, laced with a touch of worry as she held his gaze.

Harry's stomach clenched. Was it that obvious? He mused when he heard her question and the thoughtful frown that creased his brow disappeared.

His expression softened as he rose and walked towards her. Stopping in front of her, he pulled her to her feet and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close.

"No, no. It's not that," he assured her, his voice sincere. "I just... I've never really taken this sort of vacation before. It's a bit strange, you know? Restless, even. It's not about you..."

"Oh, please don't use that line. It's usually a break up line," she cut in and he chuckled.

"I could never break up with you. You know that. I'm just trying to say, I love you and I absolutely enjoy your company. I just feel like an addict having withdrawal symptoms right now. I've never stayed away from work for this long," he admitted, kissing the top of her head.

"I shouldn't have insisted that you leave your laptop behind. Is there like a rehab center for workaholics? We need to sign you up there immediately," she said with mock urgency and Harry chuckled.

"You're amazing, goddess. This whole vacation is amazing. I just need a little time to adjust to not being needed every second of the day," he confessed.

Jade's expression softened. "But I do need you every second..." Jade giggled when he wriggled his brows suggestively.

"Do you?" He joked.

"I understand you, love. I do," she said, her voice laced with sympathy. "I guess it's a big adjustment for you. But this is supposed to be a break for you, Harry. Relax. Let go. We're together, that's all that matters. Try to enjoy it for me. Can you?"

Harry squeezed her hand. "You're right. Sorry I'm ruining the mood," he conceded, placing a soft kiss on her forehead.

A smile tugged at Jade's lips. "Just a little," she teased, leaning up to peck him on the chin. "But you know how to fix that, right?"

"Sure. And I will. Just give me a little patience," he promised, leaning down and brushing a soft kiss against her chin, causing Jade's body to tingle.

Jade nodded. She knew how dedicated he was to his work. She rested her head against his chest, a small smile tugging at her lips. "Patience," she murmured. "I can be patient."

Harry leaned down and brushed his against her ear. "Thank you," he whispered, his voice sending a shiver down her spine.

"I think I know what you mean. That story was made up," Jade whispered to Harry after a young lady in her twenties and her husband who seemed to be in his fifties shared their love at first sight story.

Harry chuckled, "How can you tell?" He asked, even though he agreed with her that the story was made up.

"Their body language is wrong. He is uncomfortable and she doesn't really seem to like him much," Jade explained.

Finally, it was Harry and Jade's turn. Harry, usually at ease in any social setting, seemed hesitant. He took a deep breath and squeezed Jade's hand, his touch grounding her.

"Her elder brother is my best friend. So, we met at their home," he began, his voice surprisingly nervous. "I had heard about her for quite some time from her brother, and then I went home with him on Christmas, and Jade ran down the stairs with a smile that could light up even the darkest of rooms, and..." He trailed off, his gaze finding hers.

Jade picked up the story. "And I tripped, and he caught me," she said with a playful smile, earning a laugh from the group. "He had the most beautiful eyes I had ever seen, but I had a boy friend so I couldn't stare at it forever as I wanted. So, later that night, I stepped out for fresh air and there he was, on the porch swing. I joined him and we talked for quite some time that night..."

"I knew there was something special about her and believed she was mine, but I had to wait four years for her to realize it," Harry said and Jade smiled at him.

"I'm glad you waited. Don't worry, I will make it worth it," Jade promised as she leaned in and kissed him.

As they finished, the other couples cheered, their faces filled with warmth.

When it was time for the couple games, the men were brought forward and made to sit with their backs to their partners, and each female were given a sheet of paper with ten questions about themselves and preferences.

The ladies were given five minutes to answer the questions, while the men were told the rules of the game.

"...One wrong answer and you're out," the anchor told them.

Each watched with a proud smile as the other men returned to their seats one after the other after failing the questions, while Harry answered all ten questions correctly, making him the winner of that round.

All the ladies around Jade cooed and congratulated her on having a very intentional and observant partner.

For the next round of games, the men were asked to loosen their ties and stand while their partners were asked to knot their partner's ties, and the fastest would be the winner.

Harry grinned Jade expertly knotted the ties and when she finished before everybody else, she let out a loud screech and did a funny dance move, causing everyone around to laugh.

At the end of the evening, Harry and Jade were declared the couple of the night and were awarded the latest MacBook and a free vacation ticket there whenever they wanted to come back.

As they walked hand-in-hand back to their suite, Harry holding on to the MacBook with his other hand, the sound of the ocean waves serenading them, Jade snuggled closer to Harry. "Thank you," she whispered.

"For what?" he asked, puzzled.

"For trying," she replied, gazing up at the star-studded sky. "For being here, with me."

Harry smiled, his earlier restlessness replaced by a newfound sense of peace. He squeezed her hand. "You don't have to thank me for that. I'm always happy to be with you. Besides, I enjoyed my evening very much," Harry said and Jade smiled.

"I'm sure you'd find the vacation more interesting now that you've connected with other men. And just so you know, you made me so proud. I was the envy of the ladies there," she said and Harry grinned.

"Does that mean I get to rip it off?" He asked, and she giggled.

"You can rip off whatever you want even in the closet," she promised and he laughed.

For Jade, the evening had been a revelation. It wasn't just about the breathtaking scenery or the gourmet food. It was about the love and connection she shared with Harry.