Falling in Love With A One-Night Stand

Anna and Jasper sat in front of her apartment’s floor-to-ceiling windows, listening to the rain pattering outside.

She made a cup of coffee for him and explained, “There’s been a lot going on recently, and I’ve been really busy. So, I’ve asked someone else to take care of Tammy. If you’re available, I’ll bring her over and have dinner with you.”

“Yes, I’m available at all times,” Jasper replied. He sat on Anna’s gray couch, seeming relaxed. The glasses he wore made him look very gentle. And he looked composed and confident. Also, the way he spoke and acted was reassuring.

“You don’t have to think about having dinner with me right now, Anna. Do you believe this is the end of the story?”

“Oh, now that my father’s dead, it’s no use for me to do anything. You and I have known each other for so long, so of course you know that once things have become final, don’t want to do anything about it anymore.” Anna said wearily as she rubbed her temples.

She hadn’t gotten much sleep in the past few days. She certainly suspected the reason for her father’s death. Anna realized, however, that she couldn’t do anything about it because she didn’t own a piece of his father’s inheritance.

If she did something, people would assume that she was purposefully causing troubles because she was displeased with the will. Anna felt that it didn’t matter if she was blamed, but she didn’t want Tammy to be involved and even humiliated.

“You know, you deserve to inherit half of your father’s property.” “Well, Jasper, I really don’t care about this.”

Jasper sighed, and then looked at Anna resignedly. He said, “I know that you don’t want to get into trouble.”

“Oh, yeah. I think that’s fine. You know, I like my life a little simpler.”

Jasper asked in a meaningful tone, “But, do you think your life is simple now? You know, the battles going on in the Wrights’ house are more complicated than your family’s.”

After hearing his words, Anna froze for a moment and asked, “What? You know all about it?”

calmly, “Yes, everyone knows about it. I often see their names in newspapers’ financial section, along with other news. Anna, everyone knows you’re

fully on the couch and smiled, “Is that true? Was

Jasper nodded.

that Peace was always keen to share any news with Jasper. When Anna met Peace in the United States, she was already

through its most difficult start-up period and was slowly getting better. At the same time, Peace was pursuing a master’s degree in design and was struggling financially. Because Jasper helped her, Peace was grateful to him. So, she

doing well right now. So, she should stay in a mental

fine.” Anna waved her hand as if to tell

no matter how much they love each other. Karl isn’t a professional caregiver, so he can’t be there for her 24 hours a day. You know, he always needs to step out of his house. So, what

his words, Anna felt less sure about this. She said,

for Peace. If you really care about Peace, you’d better

paused for a bit before saying, “To be honest, I don’t think Karl would agree

by the Atlantic Ocean and be in different time zones. So, Karl

Jasper said. He was so sensible about it that he didn’t even consider the fact that this

and didn’t want

Karl, so everything he planned was based on the fact

dark when Anna walked Jasper downstairs. Lily waved goodbye to Anna as she

as she

the elevator and stared at the numbers on the screen. After a

walked towards her house with her head down, and the sound of her pressing the code echoed

she smelt the strong smell

walked to the kitchen and tried to boil some hot water. Just as she was looking at the water in the kettle, she heard a man behind her talking to her, “What are

That voice startled her.

startled cry and covered her chest as she turned back.