A wave of surprise flashed through her in a moment as she stared at her sister in shock.
“Jared?” she repeated, blinking. “Asked about me? Why?”
Salma nodded, her smile widening.
“He did. He mentioned you when we were talking earlier. He seemed curious, Jasmine. Is there something going on tell me,” she nudged her, “it is unlike Jared Baltimore.”
Jasmine’s mind raced. Why would Jared ask about her? Had it gotten to that extent? They had barely spoken recently, and she had always seemed so distant.
“Are you sure?” Jasmine asked, her voice a little shakier than she intended.
“Positive,” Salma replied, leaning forward slightly. “He seemed to be wondering how you were doing. I think he is starting to take more of an interest in you than you realize.”
Jasmine sat back, trying
