Masen Family Email Exchange
To: Alice Whitlock, Edward Masen
From: Elizabeth Masen
Subject: Old Friends
Hello Chickens –
I've been meaning to send this note for eons, but time keeps getting away from me. Some mother I am!
Wanted to let you both know that I was in town, and bumped into Siobhan and Liam. They have finally decided to sell the house. They were clearing everything out, and wanted to know if there was anything that either of you might want of Maggie's.
I debated for a long time on whether or not to say anything, but realised it had been long enough, that it was all water under the bridge now. So please do let me know.
Hope all is well. Alice, kisses to Jasper for me. And Edward, thank you for the lovely rose bush you had delivered, it will look perfect in the garden.
Mum
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To: Edward Masen
From: Alice Whitlock
Subject: FW: Old Friends
Okay Mr. Stubborn. I know you, and I know where your head is at. If this isn't a sign to move on, I don't know what is.
And don't go getting all brassed off at me. I saw the way you stared at Bella. So what if she looks like Maggie. It's a physical resemblance only. You put all this front and bluster, but you fancy her, I can see that. It's nice to see a woman not chasing after you. Keeps your ego in check and all that.
So can you please put it to rest? Maggie is gone, Edward. She's not coming back.
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To: Alice Whitlock
From: Edward Masen
Subject: RE: FW: Old Friends
Since when do you have a crystal ball? You can't tell the future, so why do you insist making declarations about which you have no clue?
Yes, I realize that Maggie is gone. She has been for more than a decade. As for what I chose to do or not do to Isabella, it is absolutely none of your business, darling little sister.
Nicely said, sod off.
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To: Edward Masen
From: Alice Whitlock
Subject: RE: FW: Old Friends
Don't pull that with me. You went arse over elbow the minute you saw Bella. I know you way too well, brother mine.
Since you are going to be obtuse, I will lay it on the line for you. You are attracted to her. She is attracted to you. Anyone can see that. Her flat mate Rose told me that she just got out of a long term relationship with some milquetoast of a man who treated her like a doormat. She isn't up to your mind fuckery, brother dear. She's a sweet and inexperienced, with shite for romantic experience.
So unless you are legitimately interested in her, you better damn well cut it out. She's a nice girl who doesn't deserve to get fucked over by a stupid git named Edward Masen.
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To: Alice Whitlock
From: Edward Masen
Subject: RE: FW: Old Friends
Fine. I noticed the resemblance too.
Thank you for the support, sister dear. What or who I plan to fuck with is none of your business. Isabella seems more than capable of handling herself.
Are you happy now? Am I still a git?
I think I am. But what else is new.