Concealed Love

Chapter-53 " Can't wait to get married "

Ella woke up earlier than usual, join the others in their breakfast time and after seeing them off she also went to finish her work early.

The day before, after she and Al had made up Al told her that his parents had invite them for dinner so she got ready to go. Al was going to pick her up in the evening and they were going to leave together.

Ella thought about what happened yesterday, even after she had said it was okay he still looked down and kept telling her he was sorry. Ella was also feeling sad when she saw him so troubled.

After thinking about how to fix their situation and make him back to normal again she decided to give Al a surprise. She went to her closet to get dressed and looking at the dresses there appeared a smile on her face.

The dresses in her closet has got so much brighter in colour, there were more variety and now she had to consider where to wear what properly. She never used to really care about whether people will like her dresses or not but now she had people she wanted to impress, people to meet with a proper attire.

She put on a knee length dress like her usual and as it was getting cold she put on a not so thick coat over it and wore a booth with medium size heels. Then get ready to go out, she let her hair down straight, grabbed her car keys and holding a black handbag she went out.

Before she left she informed Sira that they wouldn't be having dinner in the house today and to inform Iri and Jace that they might be back late so not to wait for them.

Sira agreed and said, " Are you going to the madam Aster's place? "

Ella nodded shyly and Sira smiled, " Iam so glad the young master found someone like you, I was always worried that he might just bring some haughty girl home. But you're so lovely and kind I am relieved. " She talked about it so happily.

Ella smiled and said, " I'm the one who's lucky, I'm glad I got to meet Al, thank you for looking after him so well. "

Sira smiled and said, " Oh don't thank me, working for that little devil may be bothersome but he is a good boy, he treats me like a family and I always feel at home here. Oh my, you will be late. Iam like this, everytime I started talking I can never stop. Go along now before I start about another thing again. "

She gave Ella a small push and Ella laughed and said, " It's because you are here that the house gets more lively. I'll be going now, take care. "

Sira wished her to enjoy the date and see her off. Ella got into her car and after waving at Sira she hit the road.

After arriving at the company she didn't want to call him as she wanted to give him a surprise so she went directly to the counter and asked whether she could meet him.

But as expected they told her that she can't go in without a prior appointment and she knew that she hadn't thought things through.

But before she gave up Minerva came up to her and said, " Ella? "

Ella, " Oh, hello Minerva. "

" Are you here to meet Aldrich?" Minerva looked at her with a teasing smile and Ella knew that she had been seen through.

" I'm going to his floor as well let's go up together. " She went to the counter letting her know that Ella was with her, then they went up together.

Minerva asked, " So I heard that you two have started going out? "

Ella knew that she knows about her and Al as she agreed when Iri asked her if she can tell the others, she nodded as a confirmation.

Minerva smiled and said, " Wow, I can tell from the way he looks that he really love you but I never knew you were one for surprises. "

Ella blushed and said, " We're going somewhere so I just thought I should come and pick him up. "

Minerva smilingly said, " Oh, okay. " Not pushing the shy girl further.

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Al was having a busy afternoon at work, he had to impress business tycoons with his work and after the meeting he had to sit in a meeting with them.

After his work was done he went back to his office and sat down wearily on his office chair. Jonathan entered after him and he asked, " What more do I have for today? "

Jonathan said, " You told me you are going home to your parents today so I cleared up the other schedules. "

Al smiled and without looking up at him, " Great, thanks man, I can always rely on you. " Jace shrugged at him and made an ugly face and Al continued, " Even if you do that to me, i still like you. "

Jace was about to say something back at him but another voice interrupted him, " Are you cheating on me right now?"

They both snapped their heads towards the door and saw Ella standing there with her arms crossed in her chest and looking at them with squinted eyes.

Al sprang up from his seat and rushed up to her, hugging her tightly and breathing in her fresh scent, relieving his stress from work.

Ella didn't let go of the topic, " You said you loved someone right in front of me and now you're acting all innocent? "

Before Al could answer Jonathan quickly corrected her, " No, no miss Ella, he was just spouting nonsense I have nothing to do with him. " He was speaking in a hurry like his poor life depended on it. He wiped his hands clean smearing all the mud on Al.

Ella looked at him thinking,' is he really not afraid of me? Why do I get a feeling that he does? ' Al glared at him and said, " What a loyal and trustworthy subordinate I've got. I take it back, I don't like you anymore. I will reserve all my love and my likes only for my beloved women. "

He smiled at her cheeckily and she turned her face the other way not wanting to give in.

Al asked her, " But why are you here? I told you I'll pick you up. Although I am very happy that you came to me instead. "

He grinned and she said with a smug face and voice, " Well I thought I'd surprise you but who thought I would be the one interfering instead. "

With a pouty face he looked at her, " You didn't, you came at the perfect time. I was so tired I'm so glad that now I can recharge myself with you. "

He smiled and she gave in, " Well aren't you a smooth talker. Well are you done with work? Shall I wait? "

" Nope, I am done, Jonathan has freed my schedule so I was thanking him. Who knows my darling angel will come pick me up at the right moment. " He cooed her.

Ella sighed helplessly at him, " Okay, then shall we go I came specially to pick you up. "

Al agreed and happily went out with her leaving Jonathan behind. They walk round the office and Al asked, " How did you come up here? Did you meet any rude people? "

Ella said, " No, I didn't, I saw Minerva on the entrance and she helped me go up. "

Al, " Oh good, next time I'll inform them to let you in and assist you when I'm not there. "

Ella smiled, " Okay, I'll gladly enjoy the offer from the boss. "

Al feigning relieve said, " Thank god, it's the first day I'm feeling happy by being a boss and they both smiled. "

Before they reached the Elevator they met Simon and Minerva on the hallway and Simon said, " What's with the open spread of love, it's affecting me badly. "

Al raised an eyebrow and said, " That's the intention so bugs like you don't get near. "

Minerva chuckled and Simon asked, " Are you guys going somewhere? "

Ella replied, " Yes, we're on our way to his parent's house for dinner. "

Simon looked at them wide eye and said, " Have you guys started dating for real? " He half pointed at them.

Al smirked proudly and holding Ella's waist he said, " Yeah, we started going out for real. "

" How can you not tell me dude, does our friendship really doesn't mean anything to you anymore? " He acted pitiful and hurt on purpose.

Al with a straight face looked at Simon and said, " Yes."

Simon exaggerated his expression more and Ella scold them, " Stop acting like a kid you two. And Al, let's go we're gonna be late. "

Al turned to her and quickly put on a smile following her. Ella smiled at Minerva and said, " We'll be leaving first. "

Minerva grinned and gave her a thumbs up along with a, " Take care. "

They got into the elevator and went out. Al smilling all the way through.

Simon also said, " Have fun guys. " Then looking at Minerva wide eyed he asked, " Did you know about that? "

Minerva thought for a while and said, " Ummmmmmm, yeah. " And laughed teasing him. " Irine told me about it, guess it was not any secret cause she said Ella told her it was okay. They must have unintentionally not tell you about it. "

"How, can they, and the fact that they forget to tell me about it hurts more. They're even going to meet his parents now. " Simon complaint.

Minerva disciplined him, " Stop pouting and getting jealous over them, let's go we have work. "

He followed her timidly as she got into another elevator and got down.

After they left the gossip loving workers gathered again. " Did you see that, did you see that? "

The other said, " Well, guess the winner of the match is decided. " He said that and happily turn around his chair with his hands out in the air.

Some cheered and some sigh in defeat as they place money in his hands and walking away sadly as they had loose the bet.

They guy holding up the money cheered, " And the winner isssss..... Miss Ellaa. "

The winners all clapped their hands and the others smiled along hopelessly in defeat.

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On the road Al was sitting at the front seat of the car with Ella driving it he suddenly chuckled out and Ella asked, "What? "

He said, " Nothing, I just feel like a sugar baby right now, damn why can you just let me pet you, pamper you, cuddle you up in a blanket and keep you with me. Haaa, but iam also happy that you've lived so strong and capable so far, Ahhh. "

Ella laughed and said, " Well iam doing just that aren't I?, I'm living at your place, cuddling your blankets, and letting you pamper me. "

Al sighed and mumbled to himself, " I can't wait for us to get married. "

Ella didn't hear him so she asked him, " Hmm? What? " But Al shrugged it off as he didn't want to frighten her with the sudden move.

Instead he said, " Let's go get some fruits and I'll drive from then on. You wouldn't know the road to the house. "

Ella pouted a bit, " Ah, I wasted to be the one to take care of you today. But I guess I don't have a choice. "

They reached the fruit store and got off the car. Al kissed her lightly on the head and said, " I'll take myself up on that offer another day, can I? "

Ella smiled and nodded. They got into the store buying organic fruits and went back on the road again.