Ice and Fire novel Chapter 504

"Amy, you aren't married to Derek, yet. How can you speak up on his side? I'm your bestie! Why would you take his side against me?" Cherry huffed and crossed her arms.

"Well, I better zip my lip then, " Amy was smiling as she conceded. 'I've already given myself to Derek though, and now we just need the wedding ceremony, ' she mused while she basked in happiness.

"Cherry, you must have got lots of practice lecturing Jackson at home. Joe is such a quick boy. If you speak to him in such a manner, he doesn't take it laying down, unlike Jackson who doesn't argue, " Derek quipped.

"Oh? Is that how you see me, Derek?" there was an hint of a warning in Jackson's tone as he asked. The laughter and light feeling in the room seemed to disappear with Jackson's question.

Cherry was up in a flash and sitting next to Jackson, "Derek, my husband is a good man, " Cherry said defensively as she wrapped her arms around Jackson's waist.

Jackson silently looked down at the woman now ensconced in his arms telling himself, 'Just let her be. Nothing is more important than her happiness.'

"I beg your pardon, Cherry. I shouldn't be bickering with you, " Derek said looking away from Cherry. He moved back to where Amy was and casually looped arm over her shoulders.

"Honey, would we be able to pay my mom and uncle a visit later? While we are there, we can see their wedding room, " Cherry asked in a sweet, melodic voice while looking up at Jackson.

Jackson nodded in agreement.

"Cherry, are you going to visit uncle and aunt? I'd like to go too, " Selina cut in.

"Great!" replied Cherry.

Selina looked questioningly at Wilson wanting to hear his opinion.

"Wilson, will you come with us?" Cherry asked Wilson when she saw the silent imploring look Selina had given him.

"sure!" agreed Wilson.

"Honey, I believe there is something wrong today, " Jackson whispered in Cherry's ear.

"What do you mean?" Cherry questioned. 'I didn't notice anything strange aside from my behavior, ' she thought.

"Derek, something is wrong with Derek!" Jackson answered bluntly thinking, 'When I saw Derek out in front of the JS Group, he looked different. He is overjoyed today. I can't assume what good news he has.'

Cherry's eyes landed on Derek while he was sharing an intimate moment with Amy. 'They are dating and intend to get married, and it's perfectly normal for them to be as thick as thieves. I don't see anything out of the ordinary, ' she thought.

Cherry turned around and looked at Jackson whispering to him, "Dear, I don't see anything fishy here. Derek looks normal to me."