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Jasper doesn’t expect much from me. He doesn’t expect me to cook and clean for him, and he doesn’t expect me to behave in a certain way. He doesn’t expect me to be home by a certain time. He treats me like I’m his equal.
I did the pros and cons of being married to Jasper, and I’ve decided I’m going to give him another chance.
I love him so much, and I don’t want to lose him over a mistake he’s made. He says he wasn’t going to go through with the divorce, and part of me believes him.
Speaking of the devil, he enters the living room. I feel his eyes on me, watching my every move. He has tried everything in his power to get me to talk to him, but I wasn’t having it. But after speaking to my sister, she helped me open my eyes. Her saying she wants what we have instead of her own lifestyle really made me look at my actions and how I’m treating him. I just want to protect myself and my heart. I don’t want to be in another toxic relationship.
Finally, I glance up at him, and he leans against the archway, his hands shoved in his pockets.
“We haven’t had dinner in a long time, and I want to take you out. Before you say no. He—”
“I wasn’t going to say no,” I blurt out. “Where are you taking me?”
“To a steak house.”
I don’t feel like getting dressed, so the messy bun and my sweatpants are going to have to do.
I nod as I grab my purse and strap it to my shoulder, then I walk past him.
Wordlessly, we slip inside the limo, and the silence is killing me. I glance at Jasper and he’s turned toward the window, but when he intertwines his thick fingers with mine I don’t pull away.
Once we make it to Empire Steak House, Chance pulls over to the curb and we get out of the car. The tension between us is thick as fog, and hopefully, tonight will go well.
The host shows us to the outside seating area on the balcony, and we sit on a red couch. Instead of sitting across from me, Jasper chooses to sit beside me, engulfing me with his body heat. I inhale a heavy dose of his cologne, his presence dominating me. My heart beats harder in my chest, and I clear my throat as he rests his arms on the table.
The place is packed, everyone dressed in designer suits and elegant dresses, and I look like a fish out of water in my casual clothes.
“Why didn’t you tell me to dress nice?”
He eyes my clothing, then he looks at the menu. “You look nice as you are, Angel.”
Before I can respond, the host approaches us, a pad and pen in hand. “What would you like to order?”
“Your best wine. We’re celebrating,” Jasper answers.
“What are you two celebrating?” the waitress asks, curious.
I fold my arms across my chest as I tap my foot on the floor. “Yes, what are we celebrating, Jasper?”
A smile stretches across his face as he rests the menu on the table. “My wife and I are in love with each other.”
My fake smile falters, my cheeks warming at his words. I didn’t expect him to say that, and now I’m completely speechless. How the hell did he know I love him? I never admitted it to him.
“That’s so sweet,” the waitress says. “Do you two need time to think about what you want?”
I nod and she leaves us alone.
“Jasper…”
“Poppy… Look, I’m sorry, okay. I really am. I was planning on leaving you at the beginning, but I changed my mind because I fell in love with you. I fell in love with your mind, and your heart, and your soul. I’m in love with the essence of you. You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me. When I wake up, you’re the first person I think about and when I go to sleep, you’re the last person I th—”
I do the unthinkable, I press my lips to his and kiss him deeply, and after a moment he pulls away.
“You really love me?”
He cups my cheeks, his fingers sliding into my hair. “More than life itself. Look at the building across the street.”
I crinkle my nose and I turn to look at the building across from us. There is a projected picture of us on our wedding day, and underneath, it reads:I love you and I’m sorry, PoppyBarrett.
