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and famous singer, Sienna Smithton.  
    I am still in awe, as a large screen rises from behind her with an image of what looked like a large beach house. Triple the size of one of my parents’ houses.
    His voice echoes through the silent room. “As I was saying, a surprise. Jenny, as long as I have known you, music has been your life. So, when I found out Sienna was your favorite singer, let’s just say…she owed me a favor.” He winks at her and she returns a conspiratorial smile.  
    I roll my eyes again. Really? Like the whole room isn’t thinking of exactly the kind of favor she owed him. I start to get irritated even more than I already am. How could he just show up at the end of Max’s big day and think he can use the excuse of a stupid singer owing him a favor?
    He continues, while I fume. “She has graciously agreed to sing for you tonight, Jenny.”
    I can’t help but see the joy on Jenny’s face and the air kisses she blows at Jase. Max has a huge smile on his face, holding his blushing bride closely to his side.
    “I have another surprise, but this one is from Uncle Joe and me. The handsome young man is off to my right.” He gestures to an older man in a black tux with white hair and a grey mustache, standing with a cane.
    A playful smile adorns his face. He blows kisses back to Jenny.
    “Uncle Joe and I wanted you to have a place to escape to and call your own.” He laughs to himself and continues, “I know you can never escape your problems, but how about a vacation home where you can go and relax anytime you want?”
    Jenny screams, hits Max on the chest, and yells, “Did you know about this?”
    I laugh, Max puts his hands up in self-defense, and shakes his head no.
    Jase speaks up, “I swear, Jenny, he had no idea. Please accept out gift of a beach house in Jamaica.”
    Surveying the room, I find everyone clapping, smiling, and genuinely excited for the lucky couple. I genuinely am happy for my sister and Max, but I can’t help wondering if it was a genuine gift…or did Jase like all the attention?
    My tiny purse vibrates in my hand. So, in the middle of the chaos, I find Luke’s latest text.
    I need to see you, NOW!
    He will not ruin my night. I shut off my phone and throw it back in my bag.
    I turn back to the gift table and I feel someone come up beside me.
    “Can I place this package here?” Jase smirks at me. God, that smirk gets me every time. His lips curl in a sexy way that I have never seen.
    Looking down quickly, I answer. “Oh…yeah, sure,” and repeat in my mind, “Keep it together,” over and over.
    Jase leans over and quietly says, “Do you think they were surprised?” My heart rate picks up from the warmth of his breath close to my ear.
    “Are you kidding me? That was incredible.” I try to hide the wonder in my voice at this beautiful man, but fail miserably. “I’ve never known anyone to give such an extravagant gift. That was an incredible gesture. You must really care for Max.”
    He looks down and a shy smile creeps on his face. Oh, wow. He was human, after all.
    “Yeah, we have been through some rough times together, and I just wanted to give him somewhere special that he could find peace with Jenny. She’s been so good to him and…” He shakes his head, “Wow, listen to me, practically turning into a girl in front of your eyes.”
    “Do you need help with anything?” he asks.  
    I feel mesmerized in this moment. My eyes wander to his hair, his dark thick hair. His tie dangles casually around his neck, setting off something inside me. A few of his shirt buttons have popped open, showing a smattering of hair. I had no idea he could get any sexier than he looked earlier, but I was wrong. I must be gawking, because I feel his arm touch mine.
    “Are you alright, did I lose you?”
    Oh, shit. He caught me.
    “Um…no sorry. I was thinking of what’s left to do. I really don’t think there is much left to do, unless you have another surprise up your