The Wrong Woman

"Cheating on me or lying," Imogen said.

Jasper's throat went dry when she mentioned "lying." He felt flustered and unsure how to respond.

Seeing he looked disheartened, Imogen suggested, "Don't push yourself. Listen to your heart. Don't rush into marriage to meet societal expectations or feel pressured to settle down with someone you don't truly love just to fulfill family obligations."

Jasper looked puzzled. "That sounds a bit strange no matter how I think about it. What exactly do you mean?"

Imogen thought he was playing ignorant and had no choice but to ask directly, "You're gay, aren't you? Are you a top or a bottom? Women aren't your thing, huh?"

Jasper's eyes widened in shock. He pressed against the door with both hands, trapping her in between, and said firmly, "There's no way I'm gay. I'm straight, completely straight."

He sounded truly exasperated. Imogen wasn't the only one who had suggested he might be gay. Mila and Candice had brought it up as well. While he couldn't prove it to them, he could prove it to Imogen. Jasper was so frustrated that he breathed heavily through his mouth before he emphasized. "Imogen, I'm straight. I'm into women."

an awkward smile and eyed him skeptically.

don't believe me?"

asking, "Since you're straight, does that mean

exasperated but unable to vent his feelings. He hadn't expected Imogen to misunderstand him so profoundly, especially on this

She muttered weakly, "So, you're not gay, and there's nothing physically wrong. But you've never touched me since we got

Feeling emotionally drained, Jasper hurried to clarify, "I love you, deeply. It was love

blinked, looking at him with innocent eyes, her cheeks flushing pink. His confession both thrilled

you don't feel the same way about me,"

a bitter smile. "If you're having problems in bed, just say so.

a man, nothing stung more than being accused by his beloved of being inadequate in bed. Her words deeply wounded Jasper. His pride took