Stella Grace smiled awkwardly. She wiped her tears, but her eyes were still wet. She pretended to be calm and said, “Sorry, I was having a nightmare.”
“I died in your dream, didn’t I?” Jasper Milton said in a low voice.
Stella looked at Jasper in surprise.
“You’ve been shouting ‘Jasper. Don’t die’.” Jasper explained.
Stella sat up. Thinking of that dream, she felt a little ache in her heart. She lifted the hair on her forehead and squinted at Jasper. “I dreamed that you were smashed to death by a huge rock, and I also dreamed of Eli.”
“Dreams are usually the opposite. This proves that I won’t die. It’s still early. Do you want to sleep for a while more?” Jasper sat up and looked at the time. It was only 5. 45 a. m.
Stella shook her head, “I am used to waking up at this time. I don’t want to sleep anymore. I’ll make breakfast and go for a morning jog.”
“That’s a good habit. I’ll accompany you then.” Jasper also got up.
Stella brushed her teeth and washed her face. Then, she prepared some oatmeal and went out for a jog.
Jasper soon caught up to her. The two looked at each other and smiled slightly.
“Race?” Stella asked.
Jasper chuckled. “You’re brave enough to challenge me. No one in the army could beat me.”
Stella ran backward and looked at him. “Mr. Milton, you’ll run backward while I run normally. We will go round the park. We will finish where we started.”
Jasper smiled and agreed without hesitation. “Okay.”
Stella rushed forward, and Jasper followed her.
Stella turned to Jasper.
She didn’t expect him to run so fast, and it seemed that he was waiting for her on purpose.
She sped up, but Jasper still managed to catch up to her.
She couldn’t sprint anymore after sprinting for 100 meters. She gradually slowed her speed down.
Jasper cooperated with her and slowed down as well, running by her side.
Her heart was filled with warmth. She smiled and looked at him.
“It’s easier to conserve your strength if you keep running at a constant speed. You should sprint only at the final stretch.” Jasper suggested.
“I admit defeat. Is that okay? Why don’t you turn around? Let’s run together.” Stella said with a smile.
Jasper turned around and came over. He originally wanted to let Stella win, but she probably figured out that he had deliberately let her win.
Between couples, there was no need to care about winning or losing. Her smile was his biggest trophy.
Stella stopped to rest after running around the park for ten laps. She gasped slightly and wiped the sweat off her body. Then, she turned around and looked at Jasper.
He stood under the tree and looked at her seriously. The corners of his mouth were slightly lifted up.
“I know a historical church. It was built more than 300 years ago. I’m thinking of going there, but it’s a little far away. Will it affect your work?” Stella said worriedly.
“No, I’ll ask someone to drive the RV here. You can rest while I work on the way. It will be fine.”
Stella nodded, “Sounds good. Let’s have breakfast first. I’ve cooked oatmeal and we can fry some eggs later.”
In the RV.
Stella was taking a nap, while Jasper was focused on the computer.
Slowly, Stella opened her eyes and looked at Jasper.
The sun shone directly on his body and his shadow was reflected on the quilt. Even his shadow was tall and straight.
She slightly raised the corners of her mouth, and there was tenderness in her eyes.
Jasper felt her gaze. He looked at her and their eyes met.
“Did I wake you up?” Jasper closed the computer.
Stella shook her head, “No, I feel contented just looking at you.”
Jasper smirked and lay down next to Stella. He put his hand on her waist, “It’s all good now, but what did you do when I asked you to be with me previously?”
“Honestly, I wanted to be with you since the moment I met you. No matter what happens in the future, I will still be here. After meeting you, I can’t find anyone better than you,” Stella said.
Jasper’s smile deepened a little. “When did your mouth become so sweet? This is very unlike you.”
Indeed it was unlike her, but she was worried that she wouldn’t have a chance to say it again in the future if she didn’t say it now.
“I have always been unfortunate, but you are my greatest luck. You are also the only bright spot in my life. I thank God for putting you in my life,” Stella said with a smile.
Jasper looked at her with burning eyes. “I have been resisting my fate. Thanks to you, my life has become different.”
Stella frowned slightly, “It doesn’t sound like it’s a good thing.”
Jasper laughed. “It’s destined. Don’t ask me why I like you in the future.”
Stella shrugged, “I’m going to go have a rest. You should continue with your work.”
She turned over and turned her back to Jasper. There was a flash of firmness in her eyes.
Now, besides Frederick Addington, there was Bettany Hadley.
Jasper had been protecting her ever since they knew each other.
Now, it was her turn to protect him.
Before they knew it, they had arrived at the church.
There were many people queuing up outside the church.
Stella was standing at the very end of the line.
Jasper stood next to her. “What are you doing?”
“There is a prophet here. He will only prophesize for three people every day. People say that his prophecies were all accurate and it helped them avoid bad luck.” Stella explained.
“There are about forty or fifty people here. You would have to line up for half a month. I’ll call someone to line up later. We’ll come back when it’s your turn,” Jasper said in a low voice.
Stella pursed her lips and smiled. Before she could speak, a middle-aged woman standing in front of them said, “Young man, it’s obvious that you don’t understand. Master Olgic only does it for three people a day. Not everyone has a chance to be selected. It depends on fate. We are just trying our luck here.”
“So, even if it’s our turn, he may not prophesize for us, right?” Jasper asked Stella.
Stella nodded and said, “If that happens, we can still pray for blessings. Let’s try our luck.”
Jasper did not speak.
He didn’t believe in this, but as long as Stella believed it, he would accompany her.
Even if he didn’t say anything, he was contented so long she was by his side.
The line in front of them dispersed quickly. In fact, Master Olgic did not prophesize for any of them. It was soon Stella’s turn.
Stella went in first, and Jasper followed behind her.
He was stopped by the little Friar.
“Master Olgic only sees one person at a time. Even if you came together, you can only go in one by one.”
Stella looked back at Jasper and said with a smile, “I’ll be fine, it’s not going to take long.”
Jasper nodded and watched Stella walk in. He patiently waited at the side.
Stella walked in and walked past a small room. Then, she lifted the black curtain and saw a young man sitting in front of her.
He was good looking and clean-shaven. It was not what she had expected of a prophet.