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She hung up, and Jackson paused. Did she even realize that she had said she loved him? Was it just a sign off like at the end of a card, love from?
“Sir, Alaric Patterson is here to see you,” his PA said.
“Send him in.”
Sitting back in his chair, he tried to school his face so he didn’t give anything away.
You have something in common.
You both love a younger woman.
The last thing he wanted was to be thinking about Alaric with his baby girl.
Alaric entered the office. “How are you?”
“I am doing well.”
“You look like you had a great vacation.”
“Thank you. I did.” He thought of all the nights he’d made love to Rebecca. His vacation was the best in memory. “What is with the visit? I don’t mean to be rude. I know it’s not easy to run successful companies. Surely something must need your attention.”
Alaric laughed. “Since being with your daughter she has taught me that life is about far more than work. Taking time off, loving life, and loving love, it’s all part of living.”
“I’m pleased my daughter has a good impact on you.” Jackson leaned back, pressing his fingers together. “I have a confession to make right now, and I expect you to keep it between the two of us.”
“If it is going to hurt Bella, I don’t want any part in it.”
“I would never hurt my daughter. I’m seeing someone.”
“Well I know for a fact she thinks it’s time for you to find someone.”
Jackson nodded. “It’s Rebecca.”
“What about her?”
“I’m seeing Rebecca. I’m in love with her, and I’m hoping she’s in love with me. I want to marry her one day.” Okay, he hadn’t been sure about that last part, but once he got talking it had been next to impossible to stop.
Alaric looked at him. “Bella’s friend? Rebecca? We’re talking about the same one?”
“Yes. We’re talking about the same person.” He stood up, and moved toward the window that he had showed Rebecca. “I didn’t mean for this to happen, and I know Rebecca didn’t.”
“You’ve kept this a secret. Wait, were you together at the Easter dinner?”
“Yes. Before then as well. The first time was at Christmas. I didn’t want to deceive Bella, but I also didn’t want to ruin their friendship. Rebecca loves Bella. Our relationship, it is new.”
“But you know you want to marry her?”
“Yes. I know I want to marry her. Is that wrong of me? Not straight away, I know. It’s still too early.”
“I knew within a couple of weeks that I had fucked up with Bella. Don’t make the same mistake I did. Does Rebecca love you?”
“I don’t know.” Jackson laughed. “I’m nearly fifty years old, and I’m thinking about marriage, family, the future. I should be dealing with grandkids.”
“I won’t tell Bella, but I want you to tell her as soon as you can. If this thing between you and Rebecca is the real deal, don’t leave it too late.”
Jackson couldn’t agree more.
“Soon. I’ll tell her soon. Why did you come to see me?”
