Chapter 3 – Meeting

Getting ready to go out had been a little bit awkward but - much to Jaspers delight - Eleanor didn't yell at him again.

While he was in the shower the former Princess decided to raid his closet after luckily finding some of her make up in her purse. It was impossible for her to wear the same clothes as yesterday – the smell of smoke and alcohol might not be appropriate at 1pm when meeting your sister in law for the first time.

With lots of faith and a pair of scissors from the kitchen she turned one of Jaspers black shirts into a tight little skirt, threw over one of his white button ups and fastened her black belt from yesterday around her waist.

That didn't look too bad.

Actually it looked great with those knee high stilettos she wore to the club the day before.

When Jasper emerged from the bathroom with only a towel around his waist and wet hair Eleanor almost regretted not joining him but showering before him instead.

Almost.

He must have seen the remains of his shirt on the floor but he didn't say anything.

A few minutes later they were on their way.

They were supposed to meet Jo in a little restaurant, just a few streets away from Jaspers flat. They walked there in silence, arriving a bit too early so Jo wasn't there yet.

The location of the restaurant relieved Eleanor, as it was not central enough to attract paparazzi.

At least she hoped so.

Still they choose a table in the back, ordering only coffee and some water for both of them. Just because they didn't black out the previous night didn't mean they weren't hangover.

(Jasper more than Eleanor.)

They didn't talk and Eleanor did her best not to look in her husband's direction. Instead she passed the time playing with the ring on her finger as Jo walked in.

She did expect a female version of Jasper, same blonde hair, same everything but Jo looked nothing like Jasper. They were as different as Liam and herself.

Jo's hair was long – longer than Eleanor's – and of a stunning light brown. She was young, around Eleanor's age, and her face was friendly and open – the exact opposite of her brother.

Only their eyes were exactly the same. As if they could see right through everything.

Jasper got up to hug his sister briefly.

"I see you brought a guest. Hi, I'm Jo, Jaspers sister."

"Hi."

Eleanor grabbed the offered hand but didn't introduce herself. Was she supposed to do that? Usually people just knew who she was. If Jo knew she didn't show it.

"Jo, this is Eleanor. My wife."

Of all reactions possible – from shocked to indifferent – Jo choose to laugh. The waiter as well as some other guests gave them irritated looks but Jo just continued laughing.

It took a while but eventually she calmed down, wiping away some tears from laughing too hard.

"Are you done?" asked Jasper, annoyed as always.

"Okay, if you were joking this was really funny. If not then this is the best thing that happened since you accidentally dyed your hair green when you were 16."

"You dyed your hair green?"

Eleanor asked her formed bodyguard with a smirk.

"Yes but no one was ever supposed to know that. Thanks Jo."

"Your welcome big bro."

She winked at Eleanor and Eleanor couldn't help but like her instantly.

The waiter took their orders and walked away from the table, giving them privacy.

"So, now spill. What happened?"

They told the whole story.

Every detail of how they got drunk to how Eleanor asked him to marry her to Jasper happily agreeing. They left out their wedding night, as amazing as it might have been.

Little sisters didn`t need to know everything after all.

Jo had emptied half of her plate while listening to their story. Jasper and Eleanor hadn`t even started yet.

"You were together before, right? I knew Jasper had someone in England but I never thought he'd date a princess. Maybe you're not as much of an idiot as I thought you'd be in relationship things dear brother."

"Oh your brother is still a giant idiot but I wouldn't call it a relationship anyway."

This time it was Jasper`s turn to roll his eyes.

"What would you call it then?"

"Well, it was more like we just fucked a lot and just spend a lot of time together, annoying the shit out of each other."

"So a relationship then?"

Eleanor accepted her defeat and took a sip of her – now cold – coffee instead.

Jo finished her plate quickly before she spoke again.

"Okay, you two got married. Maybe not the best thing to do while drunk but none of you seem to be absolutely disgusted by it so where is the problem?"

Before someone could answer she continued herself.

"I mean, don't get me wrong. I get it, it's weird to suddenly be married – even for the two of you. But if I'd accidently get married I'd do everything so no one would notice until I'd be divorced. And as I can see both of you are still wearing your wedding rings without even trying to hide it. As I see it the only problem is your stubbornness."

Jasper didn't say anything, suddenly very busy stirring his almost empty coffee. Eleanor tried to find an argument against Jo but couldn't really find a convincing one.

Jo took a quick look at her watch before getting up in a hurry.

"I have to go back to work. It was nice to meet you Eleanor, I hope we'll meet again, soon."

Surprisingly she gave her new sister in law a quick kiss on the cheek, as well as her brother.

After Jo left the newly wedded couple finished their meal.

"Do you want to do something today?"

At first Eleanor didn't know what to say.

The question was so causal. If they were a normal couple – married or not – what would they do on an afternoon together?

Would they go to the park?

Take a walk around town while holding hands?

Do couples actually do that?

She always thought only those happy people in movies did that but now she had the chance to do it herself.

Would Jasper actually do that with her? Worth a try!

"You could show me Vegas, if that's okay. I mean, if we're already here…"

"You want to go sightseeing? That might take a while, Princess."

"For once we have all time in the world."

Eleanor grinned at her husband excitedly. He couldn't help but press his lips to hers, catching her by surprise. But she didn't mind. She only cupped his cheek in her palm, melting into the kiss.

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