850 A chance to explain (2)

Based on the interior design and a huge playroom with tables for billiards and ice hockey as well as various game consoles which she observed while silently following after Jasper, Ellie concluded that this is his bachelor's pad.

She was impressed by amazing views of Lake Michigan, but she kept that to herself. She does not want to show him the slightest hint that she is impressed or anything that can be interpreted as positive. He does not deserve it.

Ellie took a seat on the sofa in the living room. She sat on the edge of the cushion, indicating that she is not getting too comfortable and looked at Jasper without a word.

"Can I get you something to drink?"

After a long silence, his deep voice startled her.

Only then Ellie realized that she didn't say a word since they left his work building. "I'm not here to drink."

He looked at her stubborn expression and smiled. "I need a drink. Do you want to join me?"

Ellie nodded.