Chapter 138 - Acting aloof

Leaning towards Sebastian, Noah whispered, "This is why we insisted on letting him help us, he knows these stuff."

Pausing for a while, Sebastian asked, "Do you think Ellie will say yes? Do you think she likes me the way Melissa likes you?"

Hooking his arms around his neck, Noah said, "Dude, of course she does. I mean, can't you say by the way she looks at you and the way she cares for you? Ellie is staying with you and I have seen her take care of you, she definitely feels the same for you and you're not friendzoned at all."

Sebastian nodded his head and added, "I know and I feel it too but I'm just scared." he was very scared that Ellie would reject his proposal and things would turn awkward between them.

"What? Are you insane? Why would she turn you down when she clearly likes you too?" Owen shoved his nose in the conversation which he had been sneakily eavesdropping.

"I don't know, I am just scared and with Boji being involved, I just can't stop thinking what will happen to that innocent soul if things do not go as planned." Massaging his forehead, Sebastian sighed, "I feel so stressed now."

"Dude, you are just being paranoid and you are super stressed too because this is the first time you are proposing a woman," Noah explained.

Owen nodded his head and added, "I agree with Noah, this is just performance pressure and nothing else.'

When Sebastian kept frowning, Noah placed his hands on his shoulder. "Listen to me brother, I understand the stress and pressure you are going through but this is completely normal because everyone feels that way. Don't forget that you are Sebastian Stewart and you never fail in anything."

"Yes, just be confident and have faith in your love man, I am sure you'll succeed in this," Owen also encouraged Sebastian.

While the three men were busy talking, Calvin slowly slipped out to the other side of the store and started looking for a pair of earrings or pendant for his beautiful girlfriend. Ava would be moving in with him starting today so he wanted to welcome her home with a nice housewarming gift. Though he knew that it was temporary and Charlotte would also stay with them, it was still a major step for their relationship.

Asking the attendant to show him the butterfly shaped necklace and earrings, he was busy examining it when someone approached.

"Are you sure you wanna go with the butterfly one? I mean they are good but not something you would want to give your girlfriend."

Turning towards Brandon, Calvin sighed, "I just want something simple."

"Simple huh?" screening his eyes through the displayed sets, Brandon Inquired, "Anniversary or just a random gift?"

"Just random."

"Hmmm since when did you start giving your flings random gifts?" 

Calvin frowned and snapped, "First, she is not a fling. In fact, she was never a fling, I am very serious about her and we are happily dating."

Raising his brows, Brandon said, "Ahh so it is true that you stopped flinging, so who is that fantastic amazing girl who managed to get you out of the flinging path?"

"Let's just say that she is someone very special. Now, will you help me pick one before the guys come over and start teasing me?" 

Pointing towards a pendant, Brandon asked the attendant to take it out. Examining it for quite some time, he smiled, "This is perfect, here check this out mate."

Taking the pendant from his hand, Calvin smiled, "This is beautiful."

It was a two carat diamond halo pendant with a thin platinum mariner chain, it had a very eye-catching yet elegant look which was perfect for Ava. 

Grinning from ear to ear, Brandon excitedly said, "See, I don't know who she is and how she looks but this will look perfect on her."

"Yes it definitely will, I'll go and complete the precedures." Without waiting for his reply, Calvi rushed towards the billing counter.

"And I should go and help my other mate," Brandon murmured.

...

Sebastian's place

Tightening his grip around the bag, Sebastian slowly made his way towards his room, making sure that Ellie wasn't anywhere to be seen. 

After looking through a number of designs, he finally managed to find the perfect proposal gift for Ellie but now he had to make sure that she doesn't find it. He didn't want his wonderful proposal surprise to be ruined.

After securely placing the gift inside his locker, he closed the wardrobe and sighed in relief.

"When did you come back?" Ellie inquired before approaching him.

Startled by her sudden appearance, Sebastian shuttered, "J-Just now."

"I was in the kitchen but I did not notice you."

"I-I actually saw you but I didn't want to disturb you so I came up quietly," he explained.

Picking up the shopping bag from the couch, she inquired, "What did you buy?"

"Hmm nothing much, a few things to wear during the camping trip." After the jewellery shopping, they still had some time left so Brandon insisted on doing some shopping. He helped everyone pick out clothes which were suitable for the camping trip.

"Wow, I didn't know you had such a nice taste in clothes Seb, this is amazing."

Clearing his throat, he nodded his head, "I happen to know a thing or two."

Folding the clothes, she places them on the couch. "I have already prepared dinner for you and there are some sandwiches for breakfast. You don't have to feed Boji, just take her out for a walk later and—"

Cutting her off, he frowned, "Why are you telling me this?" Without waiting for her reply, he added, "We are having dinner together right?"

"Ah right about that, I am about to leave for home and I'll see you tomorrow in the office."

"What? Home? But why?" he frowned deeper.

Shrugging her shoulders, she asked, "I—I can't go home?"

"But—" stopping midway, Sebastian scrunched his brows and gave her a very cute sad expression which almost broke Ellie's acting aloof act.

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