Concealed Love

Chapter-41 " Give you everything "

               After Al and Ella went inside to house, Jonathan who didn't have the imaginative power to think of the situation turned to the housekeeper next to him and asked, " Is miss Ella staying here?"

The housekeeper was a middle aged man who was had a polite air around him but unfortunately for Jonathan he wasn't a chatter box like Sira.

The housekeeper smiled and said, " Yes she is. "

Jonathan asked again, " Why? Since when? Did they.... " His imaginative power rose but before it could bloom the housekeeper as if knowing what he was gonna say interrupted him.

He said, " Miss Iri and Ella's house had some accident so while they're searching for a place, they are staying as a guest here for some time. "

Jonathan who was standing slightly crooked from all the thoughts that came to him came to an understanding and rose up straight, " Miss Iri is also here? Ohhh! So that's why. Thank you. "

" No problem, they will be out in a bit, please sit here and wait for the time being. " Saying that, the housekeeper left him alone and went to do his work.

Jonathan sat down and went into inquisitive mode by himself, ' but even if something did happen at their house, why are they staying here? ' he had a shocking thought by himself and whispered, " Did something happen between Aldrich and Miss Ella? "

Suddenly a voice from his back interrupted his inquisitive state, " Well you can say something like that. "

Jonathan snapped his head back and stood up, " Aldrich, were is Miss Ella? " He turn and look around searching for Ella wondering if she heard it too but seeing no sight of her he sigh in relieve.

Al squinted his eyes a bit and asked, " Why does it fell like you give her more importance than me? "

Jonathan, who's mind has been read denied the truth, " Of course not, she's just an important client so I didn't want to appear rude. "

Al looked at him for some time doubtfully and said, " Fine, she's waiting at the gate, let's go. "

Ella was going to go with her own car but Al insist that they should go together so they went with his car which was driven by Jonathan.

Al and Ella sat on the back seat while he was driving, despite the long space, they sat closely talking to each other.

Ella was wearing a glove like usual and since her staff was taken away by Al she used it no more.

Ella asked in a low voice, " Where is the sword? "

Al pointed towards the pen on his coat's pocket, " Here for now but I change it according to the situation. Oh, why did you used it as a staff before? Isn't it inconvenient for you to move around with it? Specially these days people don't use it anymore. " He was reminded of the change in times and sighed regretfully.

She looked at him and chuckled, " It's not inconvenient, I like having it around like that, it gives me more comfort when I hold it in my hands. "

Al patted her head and said, " Well I'm glad you had that with you. What about now? Shall I lend it to you? "

Ella refused, " No, I'm okay now and besides I get the feeling that I won't be able to control it anymore, ever since your return, your power inside me is going away little by little. I think they're going back to their owner. "

" I didn't notice, I thought it was the sword giving me energy as I've not fully regain all my powers. " He said looking a bit down, " I can give you more but if it make you more miserable like the last time I don't want to. "

Ella smiled and looked at him, " It's fine, I'm fine without it. Besides you're here to protect me aren't you? "

Al smiled and bummed their head together sideways, " Yes, I'll protect you no matter what, you don't have to be afraid of anything. "

Ella laughed and said jokingly while also saying the truth, " Thank you, your highness."

They both laughed softly and while they were talking to themselves in their own world, Jonathan who was sitting on the front was questioning life like he had never done before.

' Are they dating? Are they planning to go further? Why are they acting so close? Is that person who is acting all fluffy and happy really Aldrich? He was that kind of man when he fall in love? ' He asked in his mind while trying his best not to see them acting all close and happy. For him who had been suffering all these back days to come back to witness couples flirting was not such a happy sight. Beside he had been a single man himself all his life.

They arrived at their destination and went inside together, all three of them and when someone saw them entering they cam out to greet them and lead them up.

Ella looked at Al talking to the workers, he was strict and stern, exerting his dominance, not talking unless he had to and she felt a bit fluffy inside her heart. She was happy that he treated her differently

While the managers were telling them the work progress and achievements so far, the workers in the back were busy gossiping.

One lady worker who first saw them enter ran to the group and they made a small gathering for gossiping, even some male workers joined them.

Lady worker 1: "Hey hey hey! Guysss Mr. Aldrich just came with a woman and guess what she's really pretty. "

Lady worker 2: " Yes I saw them too, they looked close, has our CEO found another girl? "

Lady worker 3: " But it's the first time he has brought woman with him, did she came for work? "

A male worker who was a bit higher in status compared to the others there said, " Nope, this time the work only concerns our company and besides, I heard from the higher up's that Mr. Aldrich called in earlier saying that he would be bringing a special guest and to prepare everything perfectly. "

Lady 1: " Woah, ya they informed us earlier, so is it confirmed? I thought that he would be with miss Minerva for sure. "

Lady : " it's not sure yet, I'm sure he's just playing around, of course miss Minerva is the only perfect pair fit for him, no one can beat her. "

They considered him so high that they didn't dare fall for him and could only enjoy shipping him with someone from the back.

Male 2: " Our CEO is often rumoured to be a player but most of the time it is proven to be false and it's the first time, he had brought someone specially. Besides the one he brought with her is on bar with Miss Minerva compared to beauty. "

Male 3: " Ya she's cute but I like the sexy one's like Minerva better. "

Lady worker: " But Miss Minerva is so high in status and has a lot of wealth too, isn't she a better pair? Or is it going to end up in a Cinderella and the prince plot? " Poor girl she didn't know who Ella was and that she had a whole lot money than anyone could ever dream of in her small basement which she didn't even care enough to protect.

A male worker: " Oh she came to the shareholder meeting last time, I think she is also a wealthy woman and I also heard that she invest in other companies as well. "

Lady worker: " Wow, so cool. Why are they all so rich, I'm so jealous. "

Male worker: " Tell me about it. "

While they were mourning over their poorness someone from the higher up came and alert them, " Move move move, they're coming this way." They all dispersed as quickly as bees and went to do their own work.

The team following Al and Ella came in talking and showing the products, Al was a smart and quick witted person even before his full memory recollection and after it he became even more intelligent. He could make out what the product was by looking at they way it was made without even listening to the person who was explaining it around and Ella simply didn't care so they talked by themselves.

" What do you think of these gadgets? If you see anything to your liking you can ask for it. " Al asked Ella.

Ella smiled and said, " It's fine, I don't need them. I'm not good with them. "

" Aw, you don't like any of these stuffs. I wanted to give you everything and spend all my wealth on you. " He sigh is dismay.

Ella laughed and said, " You don't need to, I have my own, if one day your company goes bankrupt than I can build you a new one. "

Al sighed a bit bitterly, " Haaa... I prefer it more when you are poor. "

" So you don't want me now? " She joked.

He quickly retorted, " Of course I still want you the way you are. I'll always love you, Hehe. " He may be joking around but his stern appearance never once faltered.

She commented, " Cheeky much. " And they both laughed quietly.

After they left the room the workers gathered again, " Did you hear that, did you hear that? " A worker who was near Al and Ella said.

The others asked ' what' and she said, " I couldn't hear them clearly but they were clearly flirting and I heard Mr. Aldrich say, ' I love you' to her kyyaaa" She squealed and the others had different expressions on their faces but mostly excited ones as they could never say no to more gossip.

A lady worker who was a bit shy to speak up when the others were around squealed by herself, " Well than, guess our madam is decided." She had fallen in love with the confidence and way of Ella.

They all went on with their own opinions thoughts but many rooting for Ella.