Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Jasper stopped in his tracks. Aimee approached him, confusion swirling in her eyes. “She’s getting engaged to someone else. Why are you still going after her? Do you have to bow to her like a… a dog?”
Aimee threw herself onto him and wrapped her arms tightly around him. “Please, just give me a chance. I’m as good as any woman out there. My love won’t shine less than any other woman’s!”
Jasper put his luggage down and held Aimee’s shoulder, staring at her. ‘Aimee, you’re a brilliant woman. I’ve always seen you as a good companion and a subordinate, but you can’t force love. Please, get that into your head.” Jasper pushed her away and walked toward the helicopter. There was a spring in his step. A weight had been lifted off his heart. He could finally face the part of him he had been afraid to. He wished to free himself of his shackles and pursue the one he loved.
Aimee saw the helicopter off, and she closed her eyes in despair. Tears streamed down her cheeks.
The news outlets were already spreading the news of Willow’s engagement. Willow didn’t care what they were doing. Right now, she was in Jasper’s villa, looking at the message she left. I hope this still works. Just like how she did it the first time, she made him come back by starting an engagement.
She had no idea if that idea would work again. If it failed, she would pack up her bags and find an island to live on while she licked her wounds.
A military aircraft pierced the clouds and quickly landed in Averna’s military base. A military off-road vehicle was already on standby, and Jasper tossed his bags into the backseat. He got into the car and charged onto the highway outside the airport. He was nervous and panicked. It had been a long time since he did something so impulsive. It had been too long since he followed his heart.
Just then, Jasper slammed on the brakes, and the car skidded to a halt outside a florist. It shocked the pedestrians. They wondered how hard the guy must have stepped on the brakes to even cause sparks to fly out. What’s the big rush?
When Jasper came out of the car, a few young ladies covered their mouths. Internally, they were screaming. Oh my God, he’s hot.
Seeing him go into the florist, the girls had a question. Is he buying flowers for a girl? She must be the happiest girl on Earth.
A while later, Jasper came out with a bouquet of roses, and he carefully put it in the co-driver’s seat. Then, he drove quickly toward his villa. He knew she was there, waiting for him.
The shine of twilight rained into the villa. Willow stared at it. She could feel the sadness that was hanging in the air, and she closed her eyes. She was getting ready to leave, but then she heard sounds coming from the outside. She sighed. Perhaps it’s the bodyguards. They might be in a hurry to tell me to leave. There’s dinner tonight with Dad, Mom, and Leslie’s parents, after all.
She heard someone opening the door, but she didn’t turn back. “Ten minutes,” she said..
Jasper looked at the sad girl on the settee, and he felt something squeezing his heart. This is all my fault. She’s disappointed because I can’t make up my mind. Because I keep running away.
Jasper slowly made his way to the settee. Hearing his footsteps, Willow thought the bodyguards were coming to tell her to hurry up. She turned slightly. “I said, ten minutes.” Jasper held out the bouquet and gently said, “It’s me, Willow.”
Willow’s eyes went wide. She stood up and whirled around, only to be greeted by Jasper and the bouquet he was holding. It was as if time stopped at this moment. She felt her heart slowly racing, and faster and faster it went. She felt her broken heart slowly mend until it was whole again, delight surging within her.
She then saw something hanging on the side of Jasper’s head. It was probably a hearing aid. She didn’t answer him but instead went around the settee quickly and stood behind him to have a closer look at what he was wearing. It looked advanced. Even though it was hanging on Jasper’s head, it still looked nice. Still, Willow was worried for him.
“What is this?” she asked quickly. Jasper turned around and faced her, still holding the bouquet of flowers. “Hearing aid.”
“What happened to your ears?’ Tears were glistening in Willow’s eyes, and she broke down. She had always been tough around everyone else but not him. When he was around, she was just a fragile girl who needed his protection.
Jasper put the bouquet down and pulled Willow into his embrace. She fell into his arms and took in his scent. She could smell a hint of antiseptic as well, so she knew that he must have been healing up all this time. I shouldn’t have blacked out that day.
Jasper looked at her and assured, “My hearing is damaged, so I need this to help me. But don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”
Willow looked at him, tears in her eyes. “I’ll tell Dad to get you the best doctor money can hire. I will make sure you’re healed.”
Jasper patted her head. “But we have the best doctor in our group. He’s already coming up with a treatment plan, so you shouldn’t trouble your dad.”
Willow held him tightly. She complained, “Why didn’t you call me even once? Do you have any idea how much I’ve missed you? I thought you were…” Willow stopped talking. She didn’t want to say something unlucky. Jasper sighed. “I’m sorry. This is my fault.”
Willow wanted to scold him, but after she saw the state he was in, she just wanted to give her all her love. She was touched. She wanted to thank him for coming back to her again. It made life worth living. Jasper clumsily picked up the flowers from the settee and told her, “Here’s the roses you wanted.”
Willow was embarrassed. “So you’ve seen me all this time? While I was at home?” I can’t explain why he came with flowers otherwise. Jasper didn’t lie. “Yeah. I saw everything. Including every message you left.”
Willow thought she was silly for doing that. She took the bouquet and held it in her arms. Her eyes crinkled as a big grin curled her lips, but then she realized something. Worried, she said, “Oh, right. I have to cancel the engagement. I have to tell Leslie.” I hope I can make it. Please don’t let our parents meet yet. Please let Leslie have time to explain everything to his folks. And please don’t let them yell at him.
Willow called Leslie, and Leslie picked it up right away. “Hey, Willow.”
“I’m canceling the meeting tonight, Leslie. He’s back,” said Willow. Leslie was happy for her. “Really? He showed up?”
Willow looked at Jasper. She said, “Yeah, he did. He’s right in front of me now!”
Leslie gave Willow his best wishes. “I wish you happiness, Willow. I’ll tell my folks. You tell yours too.”
“Thanks,” said Willow earnestly. Jasper narrowed his eyes. He had never seen her chatting with a guy that happily, and it made him jealous. He had looked into Leslie’s background and knew how brilliant and good-looking he was. Could she have developed feelings for him? They hung out for a while, after all.
Willow hung up, and then she saw Jasper staring at her with a conflicted aze. She blinked. “What’s wrong?”
“You used the same trick again. Couldn’t you have come up with something more creative?” Jasper grumbled, Smugly, Willow said, “If it works, why change. the formula? I do have some cards up my sleeve. Leave me again, and I’ll put them to use.”
Jasper pulled her into his embrace. He said in al raspy voice, “Did you catch feelings for Leslie?”
Willow blinked. “Why do you ask? Are you jealous?”
Jasper looked at her quietly. Willow put an arm around his neck and stood on tiptoes, and thent she pressed her lips against his and kissed him. This was proof that he was the only one she loved. She would never fall for anyone else.
Jasper stopped breathing for a moment. He put an arm around her waist and held the back of her head with his other hand. He held her in his embrace, declaring that she was his. Jasper was territorial like a wolf when it came to this matter.
He then returned her kiss with more than double the passion. Willow closed her eyes, taking in his warmth and love. She pulled herself closer to him, and she felt him tightening his hug as well. There was no space between them, and it was as if nothing in the world could separate them now.
A long, long while later, Willow’s phone rang. Flustered, she quickly pushed Jasper away. Jasper was breathing heavily and staring at her pink face as she checked her phone. ‘Oh no. It’s my brother. He’s going to kill me.”
‘Till take it.” Jasper tried to take her phone. He would take all the scoldings for her. Willow was amused by his concern and chuckled. “Don’t worry. He won’t actually kill me. Might lecture me, though.” Willow took the call. “Hey, Jared.”
“Willow, Leslie just called. He canceled the meeting. What happened? And he said you have something to tell me. What is it?” Jared was worried. His sister’s marriage was a big deal.
Willow coughed. “Yeah, I have something to tell you, Jared, but not now. I’ll explain everything. when I get home. Tell Dad and Mom to calm down.”
“Yeah, you should come home right now. Dad and Mom are here too,” said Jared. Willow hung up. Jasper held her hand and said. with determination, “I’ll go with you.”
Willow held his arm. “Not tonight. Tomorrow. We’ll have a meal at my place.” I’ll take all the lectures and scoldings. This whole fiasco was something I came up with, after all.
“I’m not scared,” said Jasper.
Willow blinked. “I know, but just give me one night. We’ll meet tomorrow.” Willow didn’t want him to leave either, but she had to go home and explain herself. She also wanted to show how determined she was to marry Jasper, and only Jasper.
Willow stood on her tiptoe and kissed Jasper’s cheek. “Wait for me. And don’t run away ever again.” She picked up her purse and was about to leave, but then she saw the bouquet on the settee. Willow held it in her arms and waved Jasper goodbye. “See you.”
Willow walked out of the house and got into the car. Quickly, they took her back home, but she had no idea that a green off-road vehicle was following her.
The Presgraves were waiting for Willow. They wanted to hear her part of the story since Leslie’s family didn’t say anything. Leslie didn’t tell them the whole story, either.
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