201. Wedding dress trial

Few days passed

After lot of pleading and requests George finally let Emma to go with Elijah, alone. Today, they were specifically out for Wedding dress trials but for Elijah it was the least consent.

As Elijah observing Emma's demeanor from past few days, can't shake off the feeling of unease that grips him. Despite their frequent meetings over lunch, dinner, brunch, he couldn't have a sweet quality moment with her. George's ever-present watchfulness has cast a shadow over their interactions, leaving Emma seemingly subdued and distant while him uncomfortable. Her once radiant smile now appears strained and hollow, her laughter devoid of genuine warmth and that irks Elijah.

He wants to hear her talk, argue, tease, fight, challenge as they generally did and it became one of the main reason for him to like her. The unfiltered talks and enjoyment without any fear or hesitation is what he craves for. Even when he calls she just be the one the to reply instead of talking making him utter