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called, ‘Come in.’ A moment later Jasper walked into the room. Jennifer ignored the little spark of pleasure at seeing him. Those sparks were becoming all too familiar of late.
    ‘Should I come back?’ he asked, but she shook her head and beckoned him in. She pointed to the phone and mouthed, ‘Sara.’ Jasper nodded and sat down, his eyes starting to twinkle.
    ‘Have you said anything?’ he asked softly. Jennifer shook her head but smiled at him. Jasper felt the now familiar hit to his solar plexus. It occurred whenever she smiled like that and in his opinion, when he didn’t see her all that often, he started to miss it. Last night, though, he’d had a fantastic time. For the first time in a long time he’d felt happy, free and single. Being the father of two meant he didn’t often get that much time alone, especially to spend it with an intelligent woman like Jennifer.
    He had to hand it to her. She was a good administrator as well as a brilliant surgeon and while she may have ruffled a few feathers since her arrival, it had all been necessary, and he’d backed her up one hundred per cent. The fact that she was undeniably beautiful, with the most sparkling bright blue eyes, was an added bonus.
    ‘Don’t worry about me,’ Jennifer said into the receiver, then switched the phone to the loudspeaker so Jasper could hear what Sara was saying. ‘The colleague who’s recommended this property has known the owner for a long time.’
    ‘Sure, but you hardly know your colleague.’ Sara’s concern was evident. ‘You’ve only been at the hospital for a few weeks. Perhaps you should get Jasper to check out your colleague?’
    ‘Jasper? You mean Lilly and Lola’s dad? What does he have to do with anything?’ She grinned at Jasper and winked at him. Neither of them had said a word to Sara that they’d figured out her little plan and it was starting to drive poor Sara absolutely crazy.
    Sara sighed with exasperation. ‘Jasper works at the hospital.’
    ‘He does?’
    ‘Yes, and I can’t understand why you haven’t met him yet. He’s in your department.’
    ‘Why didn’t you tell me before now?’
    ‘Well, I, er…Well I didn’t want to…er…influence you or prejudice you.’
    ‘Against a colleague?’
    ‘You must have met him by now. You must have. He’s tall, dark and handsome and he told me he was expecting a new boss in the department.’
    ‘Does he know I’m your friend?’
    ‘No. I didn’t say anything to him either, and when he picked up the girls yesterday afternoon I tried to sort of hedge around to see if he’d met you, but he didn’t say a word.’
    ‘Why is it all such a big secret? I mean, why not let either of us know before I started in the department?’
    ‘Because…’ Sara sighed again. ‘Well, because I thought he might be perfect for you.’
    ‘Perfect, eh? In what way?’ Jennifer’s eyes met Jasper’s before she looked him over, taking in the chambray shirt which fitted over his torso to perfection, highlighting those perfect arms and broad shoulders. His tie was his university tie and as she looked him over he brushed his hand through his hair. When her eyes met his again she could see the humour displayed there as well as a veiled hint of desire, indicating he’d enjoyed her appraisal. He even gave her a little wink, forcing her to ignore the way her heart rate increased at that one look from him. Friends. They’d decided to be friends.
    ‘You know what I mean.’ Sara’s exasperation was starting to build to an all time high. ‘Perfect for you to date.’
    ‘Oh, I see.’ She couldn’t help but chuckle as Jasper put one hand behind his head and the other on his hip, striking a pose. The man was so free and funny. She liked it.
    ‘Why are you laughing? Jenn-i-fer?’ Sara’s tone was dark and Jennifer knew she was in trouble because Sara rarely used her full name.
    ‘Hi, Sara,’ Jasper said, his tone warm and inviting.
    ‘Jasper? You’re