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upset this fast. “I know Olivia.”
    Jasper lifts to his feet and towers over Marie. He runs a hand through his hair as if to regain control. He narrows his eyes at Marie. Jas knew he had to be hearing things. How the hell could she know Olivia? Why would Olivia send him a gift for him and Marie without telling him she knows Marie?
    ~B ~
    Jasper opened the gift that sat on his dining room table. He had let it sit there for a day after seeing who it was from. He wasn’t sure he wanted to open it. It had been what…three years or more since she walked out on him.
    Marie was in his life now. He didn’t need the complications of his past showing up now. Marie was still holding back, but he knew it wouldn’t be long before things came to a head. He could see Marie still loves him.
    Jasper tightened his fists and decided to go for it. Pulling a blade from his boot he tore into the box. He removed the tissue paper that smelled of Olivia’s perfume and gave a small smile at the memory of his friend. The smile faded when the contents of the box came into view.
    “What the hell,” Jasper whispered to no one.
    Curiously he reached into the box and pulled the small velvet box out. Popping the box open his breathing stopped. Had Olivia lost her mind, Jasper’s fingers bit into the box. He couldn’t understand why she was sending him any of this. Looking into the box, he noticed the letter resting on the other items.
    He opened the letter and started to read, hoping it would shed some light on what was going on in the woman’s mind. His body started to relax as he scanned the words and once again a smile came to his face.
    Relax Lover,
    I am not going back on my word. I have no plans to break into your life or to strap you to my bed. Although I think of you often, I only want your happiness. This is my final gift to you. I remember the look on your face when you saw this ring. I knew then the girl you were in love with was very special to you and that this ring was the one.
    I sent you off as I doubled back that same day to purchase it. At the time, I didn’t know when I planned to give it to you. There was a time I thought I never would. I have put my own demons to rest and I think it is time you do the same. Please take this gift. I won’t hear any of that macho beating of your chest. Think of this ring as the gift I should have given you first.
    Who am I kidding? The receipt is in the envelope if you must, you can wire me the funds. I just knew then and now that this is the one. Everything else is just my way of giving you the best of both worlds.
    Remember that the evidence of our love is in our actions. Someone willing to learn to be what you desire and want is someone that has unconditional love that should be cherished. Be well my love and be you.
    Love Always,
    Liv
    Jasper smiled at the letter thinking of returning the ring. However, as he looked down into the box, it felt like it did the day he first saw it. It felt like it belonged to his Marie.
    There was a lot in Olivia’s letter that left Jasper wondering what she meant and if she was truly okay. Again he thought she was wrong about him having the best of both worlds. Jasper knew one thing. He did love Marie unconditionally and he would learn to be what she wanted and desired. No matter his own preferences.
    ~B ~
    Jasper’s jaw works as things start to click into place. Only it could not be what was running through his mind. His sweet Marie was too innocent for what would make sense right now.
    “Start talking,” Jasper bites out when his thoughts start to drive him mad.
    “Will you sit down at least,” Marie huffs.
    “No,” Jas replies sharply.
    “Fine,” Marie sighs.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter 10
    “It was a few months before you showed up for the wedding. I was modeling for a private showing, or, at least, I thought I was. I had been requested specifically for the job.”
    ~B ~
    “Hello beautiful,” a