Eleanor stared at them both giving a surprised yet not so surprised look. Her suspicions were actually correct: she swear there was some kind of chemistry between them. She was happy on hearing the announcement but it didn't last as it dawned on her that it wasn't Nikita who told her the big news. Why would her sister keep such an important information from her even after her parents have been pestering her to get married quickly? Something was still fishy, she thought as she remembered how Nikita bursted into a long laughter when she made an assumption of Jeremy being her sister's boyfriend? Arggh...this is so confusing.
Nikita on the other hand was more than shocked. That wasn't their plan, how could Jeremy deceive her? She would have to deal with this man before things got out of hand not knowing this was the beginning of her life's complications.
Nikita stared at Jeremy after he said this words. Jeremy knew he was doomed but he couldn't help it. He read her Christmas wish and now here he was trying to make it come true only because it was forced by his father who promised him that thing he had always wanted. To him, it was a huge opportunity but he hasn't thought of the consequences of his actions.
From his side view, he could Nikita's face as she was annoyed and sad. Why was she sad? Dad said this was what she wanted . 'I'm sorry, Nikita but this is for your own good'. He brought his hand towards Nikita. "What is this?" She asked in a low tone.
"Just play along" he responded without looking at her. Nikita refused it but then Jeremy tilted his head slowly to face her, their eyes locked in a quick second before he diverted his attention to Eleanor who was waiting patiently at the dining. She traced his direction to Eleanor and sighed before she placed her hand on his. Her fingers were engulfed in his as his was two times larger than hers.
"How cute" Eleanor remarked. She was beaming with a smile; whether it was real or not you wouldn't know. She bad this feeling of happiness and sadness at the same time.
"Stop making her shy, Miss Eleanor". Jeremy said as he accorded Nikita back to the dining.
" then let's celebrate! " Eleanor exclaimed as they took their respective seats.
"Sure why not?" Nikita said. You could easily hear the annoyance in her voice. "Boss, please play along" Jeremy whispered again in her ears. Well, she had to play along now or else their act would be ruined then Eleanor will discover something; thinking of all these she gave in.
A bottle of red wine was popped open and Jeremy served each one of them. "Can you stop acting like a waiter now?" Nikita asked smiling but still looking at him intensely. He removed his apron then said;
"It's my job" Both ladies looked at him wondering. "I mean... You two are like family. I have to treat you guys properly"
"Oh so that's what you meant. Nikki I must say, you have good taste in men". Eleanor winked at her. The latter statement made Nikita choke on her wine.
" Are you alright?" Jeremy asked
"I'm fine"
"Have thus napkin... What are you lookin at?...take!"
"Oh My! It's like she's drooling wine" Eleanor said.
When Nikita choked, a stream of the reddish liquid poured out from her mouth making it seem as if she was drooling. Instead of collecting the napkin, she licked the area of her lower lip and chin stained in wine.
"All done" She said when she was through.
"Childish... You still have some left" Jeremy said.
"Where?"
"There...no no no...move your hands a bit lower"
"Here?"
"Urgh...let me clean it for you"
Jeremy gently clean her chins which was moist with wine and saliva too. Her heart started beating faster, no man has ever been that close to her body specifically her face. She stared at his want black hair which was perfectly styled , not scattered had a beautiful event of cherry. She wondered who was his stylist? [Bonus tip: Santa's the hair stylist]
"Now it looks all better"
"Ehahem " Eleanor cleared her throat as she witnessed this beautiful scene. They didn't say a word to that but Nikita giggled a bit. Later on, the atmosphere became livelier, they ate and drank to their satisfaction. Nikita was bit drunk at the end of dinner but the remaining two were still 'sane'. Jeremy cleared the table with Eleanor's help. They came back to meet Nikita already fast asleep. Jeremy decided to escort her sister to the door.
"Sir"
"Me?"
"You! Who else would I be taking to?"
"It's just I'm not used to someone calling me that"
"What do you mean? Are you part of The Rainbow Group? If you are, I guess you are 'B'. Jeremy became confused. What kind of question was that? B stands for Blue right? He thought. Before he could give out an answer, Eleanor continued;" If you're part of the that means my parents will have a hard time accepting you".
Jeremy was blank, he had no idea of what she was talking about. The only thing that was about him that was blue was his eyes.
"Actually, you could just call me by my name, Ja..Jeremy!" He said pitching his voice on the lat word hoping she won't notice his mistake but she did.
"Man! You're funny. I almost thought you were figuring out your name"
That was exactly what I was doing, Jeremy said inwardly.
"Anyway, stay safe. Hope to have another dinner with you guys soon. Bye Jeremy!" Eleanor said as she walked off to the mains street. She was in a good mood. Who knew that this dinner would lift her spirit after what happened to them.
Jeremy watched Eleanor as she walked on the street till she was out of sight. He then went back inside. She might actually be a small angel he thought as he remembered the name Nikita saved her sister's contact.
Wait a minute... What the heck is The Rainbow Group?
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*Jeremy is Janta Don't get confused remembered he lied about his identity.