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Three
     
     
     
    They stayed out on the water for a few more laps, each of the guys taking one more turn on the wakeboard before heading back to the dock. Jasmine remained mostly quiet for the rest of the ride, and after a warning shake of the head from Tyson, his friends left her alone.
    Once the boat was moored, Jasmine hurried to disembark, nearly losing her footing on the slick edge. This time it was Freddie who caught her, holding on to her a moment longer to urge, “Give him a chance, okay? Everyone sees the chemistry between the two of you. Don’t let a few years’ age difference kill the shot at something that could be really cool.”
    Jasmine just gave him a brisk nod of acknowledgement then quickly went inside the house.
    Laurel called out at the sound of the sliding glass door opening and closing. “You guys have fun?”
    Jasmine found her lounging on the couch with a book. “I need to talk to you.”
    Laurel’s smile quickly changed to a look of concern. “Uh-oh, what happened?”
    Jasmine shook her head. “Not here, the guys are coming in and I need to talk to you alone.”
    “Okay…how about the guest room?” At Jasmine’s nod, she stood and followed her to the room and shut the door behind her. “What’s going on?”
    Jasmine took a deep breath. “We’ve never really talked about it, and for that I’m grateful, but I need to talk to you about it now, because…well…”
    “Is this about you and my brother?”
    “Yeah, I’m…” Jasmine swallowed, trying to choose her words carefully. “I’m sorry, Laurel. I know it puts you in an awkward place, and maybe I shouldn’t have come. Tyson just told me something I didn’t quite expect and I’m not sure how to react.”
    “I don’t believe it,” Laurel murmured.
    “Laurel, I’m sorry. I know this must be awkward for you…”
    “He finally told you how he felt,” Laurel interrupted. “I really didn’t think he’d have the guts to do it, but he did. Wait, you’re really freaking out about this, aren’t you? I thought you liked Ty.”
    Jasmine was dumbstruck. “I…of course I’m freaking out! How does this not bother you? It’s so…inappropriate.”
    Laurel waved off her rebuttal impatiently. “You’re attracted to him, aren’t you? I thought for sure you had feelings for him too. God, he’ll be so mad at me! I encouraged him to go for it, what with your being single again and all.”
    “You what? You encouraged him!”
    “Jasmine, my brother has been in love with you since he was fifteen years old. And, granted, the night I caught you two in the garage after college was probably a little premature for him to try to pursue you, but he has never given up hope. Why do you think he didn’t come to your wedding?”
    “He was in college. I just thought he was too busy to come.”
    Laurel shook her head. “He was crushed. He couldn’t bear to watch the girl of his dreams marry some other guy. Look, I know it’s a little weird for you, and you were so embarrassed by what happened that night, but honestly, I’ve known for a long time that at least part of you has held a special interest for my brother. And I’m more than okay with that. I don’t know anyone I’d trust more with his heart.”
    Jasmine sat down on the bed. “Wow. I don’t know what to think. I certainly wasn’t expecting any of this. Wait, is that why you asked me to come?”
    Laurel had the grace to look marginally guilty. “Can you blame me for wanting to see two people I care about very much realise their potential together?”
    “Laurel, he’s just barely out of school. I’m sure he’s not looking to settle down,” Jasmine argued.
    “And you’re recently divorced, and probably not looking to settle down either. But you know what? Life is short. If you like him, and he certainly likes you, why not give it a try?”
    Jasmine thought about it a moment. “Well…if I have your blessing and all…”
    Laurel literally bounced in her