Now there was only Jessica, Joe and Joey in the entire shop.
Joey cleared his throat "So miss Jessica can I have a picture with both of you?"
They both gave a look to each other. Joe was little annoyed by his sudden request.
"May I know the reason?" Joe raised his both eyebrows, Jessica signaled through her eyes to not to talk like that but he ignored and again looked back at Joey.
Joey smiled as he answered "Because you two both look kinda cute and I love to keep a memory when I saw or meet anything or anyone special. Today I met you guys....you both felt special to me. And don't worry I'll post this pic in my social media so that it will be a free advertising for this beautiful shop."
Joe crossed his arms "We don't need any free advertisements and for now our shop doesn't in need a sea of customers. What we have now is enough for us." he was so cold to Joey when he said that.
Joey was so much sad when he heard Joe's cold voice. Jessica saw his face and felt pity for him. No one can change Joe's mind if he once decides anything.
"Top floor just one selfie. See he saved me from that Roy....just one pic na please don't be so cold to him."
He glared at her and didn't move from his place. Seeing that Joey felt disappointed. He doesn't wanted to ruin his second opportunity.
'No I can't let him to have a bad impression on me at our first meet after so many years. I have to be in my limits until those guys come here.'
"Never mind. Sorry for my behavior. I didn't mean any harm to you both. I'll take my leave." He is one of those who will lost there temper even if they see something they hate but now even after hearing Joe's harsh words he can't even bring himself to get a little bit of anger.
Joey bowed and started to walk from there. Jessica saw that and continuously showed her puppy eyes to Joe while pulling his fingers.
"Hey top floor stop him..it's just a pic right.....why are you acting so grumpy on him. Didn't you see how disappointed he was."
He put his both hands on her shoulder and made her to look into his eyes. He was not joking but damn serious. "Jess why can't you understand. Didn't you see he was here with one of Nanthan's friend and now he suddenly asked to take a pic. What if he is one of them. We don't know whether they are related to each other or not and I don't want to take any risk."
He caressed her cheeks gently. "Before coming here I didn't had anyone in my life but now I have you. You are the only one in my life....even we are not related by blood still you are my little sister. And whatever I do is only for you."
Both there eyes were moistened. Even her own brother didn't show this much love to her. She hugged him tightly and started to cry.
He pat her head and comfort her. "But still I think he is not a bad person. " she said in between sniffing.
"Don't judge anyone so fast. He may not be bad but still he was with that Eric or whatever....so I'm just on my guard. "
"Okay as you say. But I really liked him. I think he is a perfect match for you" she said the last part lowly more like mumbled to herself.
He ruffled her hair "I'm not interested in this love or anything until I make you to settle down happily in your life."
They both were in there emotional mood and didn't notice that someone was watching them from the beginning.
Yes it was Joey he didn't leave the shop but hid himself to watch them.
His eyes was also moistened by hearing and seeing them. "You are still the same.....no matter what..... your first priority will be always this squirrel.
That's why those guys are leaving there lifeless life somehow with a small peace. They know that you will always protect there squirrel. I'm really proud of you hubby"
He touched the glass through where he was seeing them. A drop of tear fell on his cheek, he chuckled "Wait for us, I finally found you two. It's only a matter of time....you both will be going to be in the arms of your love."
He already clicked many pictures of them but still he wanted a picture of him and Joe but it didn't happened.
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