Chapter 13 & 14 : Luxury and Lies
🌹Jasmine’s POV 🌹
Her welcoming smile made me even nervous as Jayson walked away…… I watched him leave and each step he takes makes my heart beat louder.
I clutched onto my expensive bag…… Well not mine though but still I clutched onto it like my whole existence depends on it……beads of sweat forms on my forehead as I struggled to breathe properly.
Why does this place suddenly lack air ventilation?……
“Jayson has told me so much about you…….you look atonishing!” She said and I chuckled lightly…… even though I was hoping for the ground to split into two and swallow me whole.
“He has?…… that’s so cool” I said and I mentally scolded myself…… what am I saying?
I’m on a mission and I didn’t rehearse before coming…….I don’t know one thing about Jayson…..I do know for a fact that’s extremely rude and egocentric!
“So tell me…..how did you two meet?” She asked and I smiled brightly.
Just say something Jasmine!……..but what if she later asked him that same question?…… and our answers turn out different……oh man I’m toast!
“Well, it’s actually a funny story” I trailed with a laugh and she nods lightly……her eyes on me not breaking eye contact even for a minute
“I would love to hear it” she said as she snapped her fingers and two of her maids hurriedly brought drinks…….I gasped at the power and command.
“Well, on my home…..my car got spoilt and I just happened to see him and he helped me….. and from there we started talking and that’s it…..we became really close and we started dating” I said and she furrows her eyebrows for a second before smiling.
“Jayson helped you?…… that’s new and I think I’m impressed?” She said and I almost sighed out loudly.
“Ohh….he is a really good guy and we’ve been really happy together…..I love him so much and I would love to spend the rest of my life with him” I said before I could stop myself……was I being too forward?…..damn!
“Wow!….. I’m shocked, so for how long have been being dating my son?” She asked and I smiled….. God!, I’m dying!
“We’ve been together for like a year now” I said before I could stop myself……ohhh Jasmine!…..a year?…..I don’t even know what life he’s been living and I’m bragging about us being together for a year?….. shît!!
“A year?…..hmmmm….. alright, I’m sure my son loves you too” she said and I nod virgoursly as she sips from the drink “go ahead and drink with me” she said and I chuckled nervously.
My hands were slightly shaking but I managed to take the drink without spilling it all over myself.
I’m so uncomfortable and Jayson is no where to be found.
Did he intentionally leave me here to avoid his mother’s questions?, That sick piece of shît!…… I’m definitely going to get him for this
“So what’s Jayson’s favorite food?” She suddenly threw the question at me and I felt numbed for a while.
Oh my God!, What!?
I don’t even know anything about him, damnit, I should have asked questions before coming here and he didn’t even bother to tell me
Maybe he wants it to look natural but what the fúck is natural about me being stressed!
“He hates great food and prefers junks….he thinks great food will make him lose shape” I blurted out and she opened her mouth slightly but closed it immediately.
Was I right!?……he prefers sweets to cooked food?…..oh my, please tell me I’m dreaming?
“He sure does hate great food…… right from when he was very, very young” she said with a hint of shock but not as shocked as me
How did I even guess this correctly?
I smiled brightly trying to cover up my shock.
“What’s his favorite color?” She asked again and I gulped.
He’s always on black……. even the first day I met him, he was putting on black and almost all the designs in his penthouse are black.
“Black….. he’s a freak….a good freak” I said jokingly and she nods with a smile.
Jasmine you are on fire today!!!!
“What’s his favorite flower?” She asked and my mind drifted to the rose tattoo on his neck……my favorite flower is also rose.
I love them so much….. it’s all over my small room where I stay…… I’m obsessed with that flower.
“Rose…… they’re my favorite too” I said and she pulled me in for a hug……I was shocked but I slowly reciprocated.
“You know my son so well…..oh my, I’m happy!” She goshed as she pulled away and I beamed with a bright smile.
Agressive clicking of heels interupted our little moment as a young girl walked in…..her cross bag hanging around her as she looks down at me with a frown.
“Gina you are back…..meet Jayson’s….” Jayson’s mother was still saying as she rolled her eyes and walked away.
My lips parted slightly as I couldn’t look away from her retreating figure.
“That’s Gina, Jayson’s younger sister….. she’s just having a bad day” she said and I faked a smile.
She doesn’t look like she’s having a bad day…… rather she looks like I’m the one that’s making her have a bad day.
A pair of soft hands broke my thoughts as I looked at her……she was smiling calmly.
Did I just succeed in fooling this woman?
“Well I can’t wait for you both to get married……. finally I can hand over everything to Jayson without any single fear” she said and I smiled brightly.
I’m definitely going to make a good actress….. maybe I should consider going into acting?….. don’t you think?
“I also can’t wait for us to get married….. I’m so in love with Jayson…..we should just speed things up already” I said and smriked inwardly while she smiles.
“Jayson has to take over first before he gets married, now I’m convinced he has a bride to be” she said and I gasped dramatically while she hugs me again.
My eyes trails and I spotted Jayson giving me a thumps up and I returned it.
Finally, my job here is done.
✨Jayson’s POV ✨
I walked to the balcony with a huge smile on my face……I just witnessed Jasmine in action and man, is she good?
She answered the questions perfectly and that got me wondering.
How did she know the kind of food I like?
My favorite color or flower?
Okay I get she must have seen my tattoo but that doesn’t necessarily mean my favorite flower could be rose?…..who is she exactly?
“Well, well, well…… I’m impressed with your little friend, did you see the way she handled everything perfectly?…… it’s like you guys have known each other for years” Noah said and I rubbed my forehead.
“I’m surprised, I never told her anything about me….. dude, do you think that she might be the Jasmine I thought I’ve lost years ago?” I asked and Noah sighed.
“She doesn’t look anything like the Jasmine we know, our Jasmine was chubby and ugly….. round faced and she eats like a pig” Noah said and I hit him slightly hard as I glared daggers at him.
“Don’t talk about the dead like that” I said and he raised his hand in defeat stepping back a little.
“But dude, if she really is the Jasmine we know?…..then she’s certainly changed alot…… look at her!….. extremely pretty and s£xy…… nothing like what we imagined” he said and I sighed.
“If it were to be another girl, then she would have definitely been on my bed before now but I just can’t think of doing anything to her and that brothers me alot” I said and he nods in agreement.
“Yeah, that’s true, you haven’t made any passes at her….. and thinking about it now makes me cringe” he said as he shivers dramatically and I glared at him playfully.
“But if she were truly Jasmine, how comes she doesn’t know anything about you?……she obviously sees you as a total stranger” he said and I stroked my chin thoughtfully.
He’s right on this one.
“Maybe I’m just over thinking this…… There’s no way anyone can rise up from the dead, Jasmine is gone for good” I sad with a sober face and Noah taps my shoulder.
“But look on the bright side, this Jasmine totally aced her mission, she killed it and now your mom won’t suspect a thing and even though she later finds out?…..you would have taken over everything by then” he said and I smiled.
“Yeah, she’s a keeper” I said and something fell on the floor from the outrance.
I furrows my eyes as I walked towards it and poked my head but I didn’t see anything.
“There’s no one there” Noah said and I shrugged my shoulders as I walked out fully…..he followed me immediately.
I met my mom and Jasmine outside already as they held each other’s hand, damn, they’ve really boned than I expected.
“Mom” I called and she smiles brightly.
“I have been so proud of you, you found the perfect girl to settle down with!” She said excitedly and Jasmine smiled as well, she’s really good at faking.
“Well, my father didn’t settle for less, why would I?, I’m my father’s son after all” I said and she gave me a side hug.
“You are so right!, I’m so proud of you and I can’t wait for you both to build a family of your own” she said and I smiled.
Jasmine walked to my side as she takes my hands.
“Shouldn’t we be on our way now, babe?” She said with grethed teeth and I felt her grip tightened on my middle arm at the mention of “babe”, she’s definitely angry at me for leaving her all alone.
“Yeah, we should be on our way now mom” I said and she smiles.
“Ofcourse, I had a really nice time with my soon to be daughter in-law” she said and I smiled.
“It’s nice meeting you mother” Jasmine said as we all shared a hug before walking into the car.
We got in and waved till we were out and I sighed.
“You púnk!!!!!!!!!!!!” Jasmine suddenly yells as she hits my chest, she was heaving heavily as she glared daggers at me
I shifted backwards a little as I rubbed my chest…….a chuckle could be heard from Noah and I know he’s trying really hard not to laugh
“Why did you hit me!?” I asked and she rolled her eyes.
“You left me all alone with your mom!, And you know I have no idea on what questions she was going to ask!” She bursted out angrily and I scoffed.
“Exactly why I left…….we didn’t practice before coming and I completely forgot, so instead of flopping I decided it will be best if you are alone with her, so she wouldn’t suspect a thing!” I snapped and her gaze softens almost immediately as she sat back slowly.
“I’m sorry” she mutters and I smiled.
“But to be honest, you were really good in there, I never knew you had it in you” I said with a chuckle and she smiles a little…… sitting up gently.
“I was super nervous…..I didn’t know what to do at first but turns out I’m really good at acting……. that’s superb” she said and I smiled…… she has a beautiful smile.
“You’ve got great acting skills, you should put them into action” I said with a small laugh.
“I know right?” She also said and we both laughed out as we subconsciously touched each other……it took a while for us to realize our hands were touching and she slowly pulled her hands away.
I cleared my throat akwardly as she tucks her hair behind her ears…..a beautiful smile still plastered on her face……her big brown orbs glistening directly at mine.
“As promised, here you go” I said as I handed her a clean cheque and she gasped a little before taking it.
Looking at it as if she’s dreaming.
“Thanks” she muttered and I smiled brightly….. she really made me proud today.
🌹Jasmine POV 🌹
I hopped off the car as I stood straight…….he poked his head a little with a smile.
“So this is where you live?” He asked and I shook my head.
“Nah, my friend stays here, I will just hang out for a while before going back home” I said and he nods.
“Okay then, bye” he said as he sat back and they drove off.
I exhaled deeply as i can now breathe properly.
I looked at the cheque and my tommy flutter in happiness, gosh!, this is totally worth it.
“Bîtch!, where have you been!?, And who just dropped you off!?” Mika’s voice interupts as I spuned around…..she grabbed me and hugs me tightly till I could barely breathe.
“I’m fine!, Just went on a little adventure” I said and she furrows her eyebrows as we walked in……I flopped on the couch as she stared at me questioningly.
“You can’t just disappear and suddenly return without any valid explanation?, Who was that guy?, I couldn’t see him clearly but I know a cute guy when I see one” she said and I frowned.
“That’s Jayson Bartel” I said and she gasped.
“Wait, the same Jayson Bartel you swore never to come across?, The insanely cute guy that literally makes you wèt just by staring at you?, The most handsome man I’ve ever seen?, The…….” She was saying when I cut her off.
“Yes!, The Jayson you know!” I snapped irritatedly and she smiles.
“Okay, start talking…….. make sure you leave nothing out, I wanna hear the full gist!” she said and I smiled.
It didn’t take me up to ten minutes to explain everything to her and she stared at me in awe…..her mouth wide open as she tried to grasp everything.
“Uncle Bob definitely is the most heartless person I’ve ever seen, how could he have done something like that?, What if Jayson hadn’t given you that offer?” She said and I sighed.
“Well, I’m done with everything, I’m moving out and I’m definitely not going to meet with Jayson or have anything to do with his family, ever again” I said and she smriks.
“Don’t be so sure about that yet, missy, his mom loves you” she said and I rolled my eyes.
“Who cares?, It’s only for a day and it’s over, now if you would excuse me…..I need to hit the bathroom” I said as I stood up and started walking towards the bathroom.
“You can’t be so sure yet… you never know what destiny has in store for you” she said and I paused.
“To hell with destiny, I’m done and I’m free!!!!!!” I yelled in excitement as she chased after me.
Soon laugher filled the room as we threw pillows at ourselves.
THE NEXT DAY 🌅
🌹Jayson’s POV 🌹
I walked in as I head straight for my room…..my comfort zone.
I just finished signing the ownership slip and all that is left is for me to resume the office but my mom hasn’t approved that yet.
I sighed tiredly as I flopped on the bed.
Finally things are getting interesting and now I’m the boss, well very soon.
I never thought it would be this easy to fool my mom, I wasn’t expecting Jasmine to pull it off.
I was beyond impressed, but she did her part and I’m so glad that I could go back to my old life.
“You have a breef presentation in five!!” Noah yells from the other side of the door and I groaned.
I know I wanted to take over but damn!
It’s just 2:00pm in the afternoon and I’m super tired…..
My mind drifted off to yesterday and I shook my head.
I’m done with Jasmine and I wouldn’t want to have anything to do with her.
She’s annoying and she gets on my nerves and I certainly can’t stay in the same space with her or else things are going to get messy.
I ruffled my hair as I entered the bathroom and was done within minutes, I got out with a towel on my waist as I whistled happily.
I made to enter the closet when Noah barged into my room and I frowned.
“Dude, I know we are both guys but please don’t do that again” I said and he rolled his eyes.
“We’ve got a big problem” he said and I frowned.
“Will you quit being dramatic and tell me what happened?” I said and he scratched his head nervously.
“It’s all over the news, your mom just announced your wedding, you are getting married to Jasmine!” He said as he pointed the tablet at me and there it was .
A fixed date and time for my wedding to Jasmine?
The tablet fell from my hands as it smashed into pieces…… Noah kept pacing around as he was also in shock.
“What!?” I semi yelled as I stared at no one in particular…… allowing the shock surge through me completely.
Chapter 15 & 16 : Love and Betrayal
✨Jayson’s Pov ✨
I stood numbed as Noah kept pacing around, my gaze on no one in particular as I scratched my long curls in shock.
“We’ve got a really huge problem man, what are we going to do?, How did it get to this?” Noah asked and I faced him.
“I don’t know, I’m so stressed right now!” I snapped and he flinched as I sat down on my bed.
“Well, don’t get mad at me……. it’s not my fault that your plan backfired, now you’ll have to marry Jasmine!” He also snapped and I closed my face with both hands.
“Stop saying it!, I can’t marry anyone!, I just can’t and certainly not her!, She’s annoying and we can’t stay without arguing!” I said and he huffed.
“It’s not like you both have a choice, you already presented her to your mother as your finacee and now you will have to marry her!” He said and I groaned loudly.
“Fùck it!!!” I yelled and my phone started ringing…..I rolled my eyes before taking it and it was the last person I wanted to talk to right now
“Who’s calling?” Noah asked.
“Mandy….” I said with utmost difficulty and he rolled his eyes.
“You gotta answer it” he said and I couldn’t contain my anger…… I’m pretty sure she must have heard that I’m getting married.
“What do want!?” I said with an attitude immediately I answered the call.
“What is it that I’m hearing, boobear!……you are getting married!?” She yells over the phone and I had to take it off my ear for a minute.
“This is none of your business Mandy…… it’s my business so don’t butt in” I said as calmly as I could
“Are you kidding me right now!?, We are supposed to get married!, What’s going on?” She said and I heard her voice broke over the edge.
“I was never going to get married to you, don’t complicate things” I said and she groans.
“You know what!?, I’m coming over to Las Vegas….. I’m not taking this shît!” She yells and the call ended before I could protest.
At that moment it felt as if I I’m about to run mad.
“Well, what does she want?” Noah asked and I stared at him weakly.
“Mandy is coming over to Las Vegas” I said and he gaped in shock….. yeah we all are getting the shocks of our lives today.
“What exactly is her problem?, Did you plan on getting married to her?” He asked and I glared at him.
“Getting married to Mandy is never going to happen in my life, we are just friends and that’s it!” I snapped and he nods.
“I’m pretty sure Jasmine doesn’t want to have anything to do with you as well and now this?, You have to talk to her about it” he said and I frowned.
“You mean I have to beg her to go ahead with the plan?, That’ll never work” I said frustratedly.
“Well you gotta do something or else you are going to get married to her for real” he said and I held my head with both hands.
“Can I not hear the word married for at least two minutes!?” I snapped and he moved backwards.
“I need to speak to my mother” I said and walked into the closet.
Why is everything going backwards?, This wasn’t the plan.
“Seriously!?, Hell no!…….mom is definitely taking things too far!” Gina yells as she pours herself another glass……her eyes were red with disgust.
“Then do something……you don’t want them together right?” Riley, her closest friend and lapdog said and she snearled.
“You know clearly I don’t want them together, something about that girl makes me sick in the stomach…..urgh!….I just hate her” Gina said and Riley smriks.
“Very good, then get rid of her…..it shouldn’t be that hard” Riley said and Gina smriks as she twrills the glass she was holding.
“You know that’s not a bad idea……I could do that” Gina said and Riley smriks.
“And I also have someone who can help, she hates her just as much as you do” Riley said and Gina gasped.
“Seriously?, Just how much do you know this girl?” Gina asked and Riley smriks.
“She works at M&K CLASSIC RESORT…….she always like to open her sharp mouth, finally it’s time to teach her a lesson” Riley said and Gina draws closer to her.
“And who’s going to help us get rid of her?” Gina whispered.
“Avia…….” Riley said and Gina smiles mischievously as she sat down….. resting completely.
They both laughed out as they clicked their glasses.
“You know me too well brother, I hate that girl but I just can’t kill her…. remember she’s our cousin” Avia said and Laurence smriks.
“I thought you were smart?, Look if we don’t get rid of her then we’ll be the one to suffer it, besides we have the documents and all we need is her signature” Laurence said and Avia looks away.
“I can’t kill” she said and Laurence grab her by the shoulders.
“Don’t be stupid!!!!, this is our one shot at greatness….. and you want to blow it away!, Aren’t you tired of sleeping with your dumb CEO for promotions!!?” He snapped as he shook her virgoursly and she pulled away from him.
“I get it that I hate her and besides Mom and Dad made me hate her, she never did anything to wrong to me” she said and Laurence smriks
“And what if I tell you that our father has plans of fleeing without us once he gets Jasmine to sign those documents” he said and Avia gasped
“What?, Dad would never do such a thing!” She yells and he smriks.
“Oh really?, I over heard him when he was making arrangements to run away, listen we have to be the one to get this and once we do, we will be rich” he said and she bits her lips.
“But do we really have to kill her?” She asked and he pulled her for a hug.
“If we really want to enjoy everything to ourselves, then she has to die, remember you are way prettier and smarter than her” he said and she smiles.
“I sure am, okay fine….. let’s do it” she said and he smriks.
“Good, don’t worry……I will take care of Dad” he said and she smiles brightly.
🌹Jayson’s POV 🌹
I walked into the mansion as I took angry strides towards the living room.
” Son, you are here” my mother said and it took everything in me not to yell at her.
“Mom, what are you doing?, you can’t just fix a wedding without my permission” I said and she sighs.
“Well?, Are you blaming me for what you did?, you brought me a girl and she said she can’t wait for you both to get married…..I had to make her wish come true” she said and I opened my mouth as words seems to be far away.
“That doesn’t mean you should actually do it, I’m not ready to get married” I snapped and her smile vanished.
“Listen to me young man, I’ve had enough this nonsense!……. it’s either you get married to her or say byebye to everything!” She snapped and I rubbed my forehead.
“Can you just give me sometime?, I’m not ready” I said and she scoffed.
“You should have thought about it before bringing her to me…… and your wedding is tomorrow so get ready” she said and I gasped in shock
Why is everything going so fast?
“No, no mom…… you must be joking right?” I said and she smiles.
“Is there a funny mask on my face?, I’m only doing what any mother would do for their child……I just want to see you married and finally learn how to be responsible!” She said and I couldn’t help but fall on the couch.
“But mother…….”
“No buts…….I have already planned everything and that’s it…… shouldn’t you be happy?, She’s your finacee right?…….or is there something you are hiding?” She asked and I quickly shook my head.
“I’m not hiding anything” I said and she smiles.
“Very good…… I’m the happiest mother in the whole world….. tomorrow is a big day and you should be celebrating…… invite all your friends….. it’s going to be massive!” She said as she started walking away.
I rubbed my forehead tiredly……my stupid plan has backfired and now I’m trapped completely.
“You just have to do it…… you don’t have a choice” Noah said behind me and I groaned.
“I hate it when you say I don’t have a choice……. because I do but I just can’t use it……. I’m divorcing her after a week of this stupid marriage!” I said angrily and Noah walked away.
I can’t be forced into this and once I claim everything that belongs to me?, Then I will kick her out.
That’s exactly what I’m going to do……no one can pin a woman on me.
Avia walked out as she brings out her car key…… that’s right, she’s a car owner and the highest paid manager
She made to enter the car when someone tapped her from behind….. turning slowly as she furrows her eyebrows….. immediately recognizing the face.
“Riley?” She called out as she shut her car and faced her.
“Avia……I see you now drive…. that’s amazing” she said and Avia rolled her eyes.
“What do you want from me?” Avia asked and Riley smriks.
“You haven’t changed a bit…….but it’s okay……I just need your help” she said and Avia smriks.
“My help?” Avia asked.
“Can we just go somewhere quiet and have a good talk?” Riley said and Avia stared at her for a while before opening the car……she gestures for her to enter and Riley giggled.
They left immediately.
🌹Jasmine’s POV 🌹
I walked out of the kitchen and Mika was done flipping the sign and we are officially closed for the day…… it’s Saturday so there will be a free day tomorrow.
I just wanna start looking for a new apartment immediately.
“We should start the apartment hunting tomorrow, I’m so tired and I can’t move my feet properly” Mika said and I nod.
“Me too……I just wanna lay in bed all night…… I’m exhausted” I said as I rubbed my neck.
“You girls are going on a hunt without me?, I thought we were friends?” Roland said and I smiled.
“Nobody invited your face into our conversation, can’t you just leave?” Mika said and Roland ignored and and that made her frown.
“Sure thing Roland, we will be leaving by 9 in the morning, you can come with us” I said and Mika scoffed loudly.
“He’s a loud mouth and he will definitely chase all the angents away” Mika said and I facepalmed myself.
Must these two always argue?…….. can’t they just get along even for once?
“I don’t want to waste my precious time arguing with you……. because that will be a total waste and I’ve got important things to do…..bye”. Roland said brashly and Mika’s jaw dropped.
“How dare you!?” Mika made to go after him but I held her tightly.
“Will you quit being dramatic?, He’s not your boyfriend so why are you always on his neck?” I said and she looks at me before pulling away from my grip.
“I don’t feel anything for him and you know it” she said with a glare and I eyed her teasingly.
“But I’m starting to feel like you have some tiny little feelings and that’s why you are always hard on him” I said and she scoffed.
“That’s impossible, I can’t even stand his ugly face…..I don’t like him and I will never like him…… period!” She snapped and I smriked.
“Then tell us why you always bully him at the slightest opportunity? Huh?” Jasper’s voice came from behind and we turned.
“Nobody asked you………and since when did you start talking to us?” She asked with a frown and he simply smiled……. waving at me before he left and I subconsciously found myself waving back with a smile on my face.
“Isn’t he so dreamy?” I said and Mika scoffed loudly.
“Don’t tell me you are crushing on that thing?” she said and I frowned at her statement.
“Hey!, he’s super cute and I like him……at least I’m being honest unlike you” I said with a smirk.
“Good luck with your honesty but something tells me Jasper isn’t meant to be trusted” she said with a serious look.
“And why if I may ask?” I said.
“Isn’t he strange to you?, he hardly talks and he’s super secretive……..I don’t like him….. he’s giving weirdo vibes” she said and I couldn’t help but laugh.
“Aren’t you girls tired of gossiping?……. I’m about to shut this place down” Tyler said and I frowned.
“At least we didn’t gossip about you…… púnk” I said and we walked out…… Mika grabbed her bag, I didn’t come with anything.
“Why don’t we just take a bus instead?, The subway would be crowded this evening” she said and I nod.
“You are right……” I trailed as a black BMW pulled up right in front of us and two hefty men came out……they were looking intimidating as one of them grabbed my hand.
“Hey!!!……let me go!!!!” I said and Mika tries to push them off but the other one pushed her instead and she fell on her butt.
“By the order of Mrs Bartel…..you have to come with us” the one holding my hand said and I shrieked but I couldn’t free myself.
“Let her go!” Mika yells but they turned deaf ears as I was pulled into the car forcefully.
“Mika!!!!…….let me go you fools!!!!!” I hit the windows repeatedly.
What have I gotten myself into?
Chapter 17 & 18 : Family Dynamics
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
The car halted and my eyes blared in fear as I came face to face with the same place I thought I was never going to set my foot ever again……my heart raced crazily against my chest as I quivered…… clasping both hands together with my lips slightly parted.
What’s going on?, Why am I brought here?
One of the men that took me slowly opened the door, he pulled his hand out and my eyes trails slowly to it as he gestures for me to take it
I gulped down as I shakily placed my hands on his and he helped me down……I felt my feet touch the ground and I shuddered….. this new sense of fear….. where is it coming from?
He released my hand and motioned for me to follow him…….I didn’t have any other choice that to obey…… dragging myself along with him as we walked through the glass door……..I shut my eyes closed as I tried to soak in the new feeling of whatever it is that awaits me.
I’m not mentally ready for any trauma.
He stopped immediately we got to the living room and I halted too…..as if I was being controlled by a remote…….I strained my neck to see past his huge figure but damn he’s super huge…..I couldn’t see anything as I stood properly again…. folding my hands as I clutched onto myself tightly.
And there she was walking magically towards me with a glass interwined in her index finger as she smiles brightly.
She seems to like drinking alot…..but that doesn’t despict the indesipcable resemblance between she and Jayson……they look so alike and right there again I hinted another resemblance……no it can’t be right?
She doesn’t happen to have two sons right?
I shook my head as she drops the glass and pulled me in for the tightest hug I have ever experienced……I couldn’t help but fake a smile as she pulled away…..her eyes roaming over me and then she frowned a little.
“How can my son be engaged to a common waitress?…..you didn’t think I wouldn’t do my little investigations right?” She asked and I gulped down emptiness as we stared at each other…..we were exactly the same height.
“I’m just doing it for charity….” I trailed off and she snaps her fingers….. making me flinch.
“Again with the lies!” She snapped and my eyes popped.
“Lies?, What lies are you talking about?” I asked cluelessly and she smriks before sitting down.
“I’m a smart woman Jasmine……I know a real one from a fake and right here?, Is the real you standing in front of me…….you didn’t think I wouldn’t find out about your little scheme with my son in the bid to fool me, right?” She said and in that very moment….I knew we had lost and she knows the whole truth.
But how did she find out?…..
I looked at her and she wouldn’t stop smriking…… this woman is one hell of a kind.
“I’m so sorry……I just really needed the money…..I swear I never intended to fool you” I said and she smiles before standing up again….. crossing both hands as she strokes her chin.
“You I love the little game you and my son played….. and that’s why I want us to continue” she said and my left eye brow diped in with a questioning look as she faced me.
“What are you talking about?” I joaked as I felt my feet getting wobbly….. I’m super tired.
“My son would never change no matter what happens….. and I need someone to teach him just how much it hurts to meddle with one’s heart…..I need him to feel the pains all those innocent girls he has toyed with felt…..I need him to cry and beg for love” she said and I couldn’t help but keep getting confused as each word slipped out of her mouth.
“I don’t understand……” I trailed off and she took three steps before reaching for my hands…… taking them both in her’s.
“I need your help…..if you can help me then I’m willing to do anything you ask….. just name it” she said and I brashly pulled my hands away from her’s.
What do these people take me for?
A poor homeless street rat that succumbs to all their demands simply because I need money?
Why do they have to constantly remind me of the fact that I’m poor and I would do anything to get the money?
I felt my blood boiling as I glared at her.
“I’m sorry mam’m, but I can’t help you…… look for someone else” I said as I made to leave.
I was so angry it feels as if I’m going to pass out…….I exhaled deeply as I took six steps but I found myself dead on my tracks as the next words left her mouth.
“I will triple whatever it is Jayson offered you….a good job…… Mansions….cars and most importantly a well paid laywer to fight for what rightfully belongs to you” she said and I spuned around subconsciously as my jaw dropped.
I stared at her in complete shock as she walked up to me again.
“Are you serious?” I asked and she nods lightly……I fisted my hands as I could only imagine the new life that awaits me
“Just quit your job and sign the contract and if you sucessfully accomplish the mission….. everything I said will be yours…….deal?” She commanded and I blinked repeatedly.
I don’t know if I should be doing this?……. what if something goes wrong along the line and I’m unable to meet up my end of the contract
A contract to….oh my God!….. when Jayson asked me to do this it was easy and now it’s time to put the test on him…..he started it right?….. and now his mother is taking it to another level.
I gulped as I remembered my mother’s word.
“Stay away from them…… promise me you’ll stay away from them Jasmine?”
My mother’s words echoed in my ears as if I was being told that very moment.
I looked over at her and she smiles brightly…… waiting for my response as I saw this as an opportunity to change my life forever.
“Deal” I said and her eyes lit up as she pulled me towards the couch……I sat down and she sat besides me as she snapped her hands…… this time around two neatly arranged papers were set before us and I read through.
My eyes tingled as I read all the rules…… this should be only between herself and I……no one else can know about this.
I watched her sign her’s as she hands over the pen to me and I took it……..my hands were vibrating as I swallowed hard.
Do I really have to do this?
But Jasmine this is a life changing opportunity and I don’t even need to start looking for an apartment anymore and most importantly…….a good laywer would help me recover everything that belongs to my family.
For my family’s sake, I must do this…..
I slowly signed and she smiles brightly….. looking at me as I felt mixed emotions running through me.
“Get some good sleep…… you have a big day ahead of you tomorrow” she said and I mentally prepared myself for the assumptious wedding.
🌹Jayson’s POV 🌹
Stepping out of the bathroom after spending hours on there just to relax my mind……. I was lightheaded as I couldn’t believe that everything I carefully crafted has come crashing down on me.
Why would my mom even do that?……she knows just how much I hate the thought of being close to a woman except of course she’s ready to get laid without emotional attachments.
Love?…… commitments?……trust?
I’m not ready for any of that.
After losing the one dreariest to my heart……I grew up to realize that love only causes pain.
I lost my Dad and watched my mom cried and wallowed for years…… she’s still healing and I honestly don’t want to get involved in anything friglie.
My phone chimed and it was a text from someone I don’t even know……I didn’t bother to read it because I know it’s going to ruin my mood entirely……..I changed into my pajamas as I layed down.
“I’m getting married tomorrow?” I said resoundingly and I felt something piercing through my stomach….. that feeling is pure irritation
I can’t see myself with Jasmine…..we might end up killing each other before the day ends…..how do I spend the rest of my life with someone I don’t even care about.
Someone I picked from the streets to come fool my mom?……an ordinary waitress?…… she’s not my class and she doesn’t even match up to my standards.
But she’s good looking though my inner mind teased and I literally slapped myself…… trying to get my head under control.
I definitely have to get rid of her.
I can’t stand her and she also can’t stand me as well………I looked at the opened closet and the neat tuxedo for my supposed wedding was hanging there.
It’s going to be a small yet massive wedding and I can’t wait to make life unbearable for Jasmine until she runs away.
I smriked at my idea as I finally shut my eyes to get some good sleep.
Mika stood stranded outside as she couldn’t get in….the keys to her apartment were with Jasmine and now she’s stuck outside.
“Did you happen to find the spare keys?” She asked the cleaner politely.
“No Mika, you’ll have to sleep somewhere else, I’m sure by tomorrow you will get your spare keys….. it’s already late” the cleaner said and Mika bites her lips.
She’s stranded for real and there’s only one person she could go to for help.
“Hell no!, There’s no way I’m calling him for help” she said loudly.
“And who is that if I may ask?” Roland’s voice said from behind her and she startled….. jerking slightly as she slowly faced him.
“You scared me!” She said and he chuckled.
“Why are you still outside?…..did they lock you out?” He asked.
“No…… some rascals took Jasmine away and she’s with my keys…..I don’t have any idea on when she’s coming back” she said and Roland tilts his head.
“Should we be worried?…… let’s report to the cops” he said and she thumped his forehead and he staggered backwards.
“It’s not like she’s in any serious danger……. she’s fine” Mika said and he furrows his eyebrows.
“Are you sure?” He asked and she pulled him close but in a safe distance as she told him everything that Jasmine did……
“Oh my goodness!……I can’t believe this” he said and she rolled her eyes.
“Well, I guess I would be sleeping outside then” she said and he smiles.
“You can crash at my place, you know?…..I have a guest room before you ask” he said and she furrows her eyebrows while facing him.
“You want to help me?” She asked and he taps her shoulders.
“You are my friend and I should always be able to help you even though you plan to kill me at every chance you get” he said with a smile and she slaps his hand off……her frown softening a little.
“Just because you offer to help doesn’t mean we are cool……I still hate you guts” she said and he nods.
“Sure, you do” he said with a chuckle and she narrows her eyes at him.
“I’m damn serious.” She said and started walking……she took five steps and noticed he wasn’t following her……she rolled her eyes as she turned and he was smiling at her.
“Well?, aren’t you going to come?” She asked and he started walking towards her as they left…….she wouldn’t stop grumbling and he simply plugged in his ear buds to shut her noise out…… noticing that she made to go after him but he moved out of the way….. making her fall straight on her face and a huge laughter erupted from him as she groans.
Night★
★Clubhouse
Avia walked in to the blaring music as she smiles satisfyingly…… this is a solace and she needs to get over the all drama happening right now
Funny how Riley thins she can use her……many people just don’t want when to stop.
She walked up to the bartender and drops her expensive bag….. immediately the bartender walked up to her as she rest her hands on the counter while sitting down.
“The usual….” She said, tipping him and he winked at her before going back into the shack……she sighs as she subconsciously turned to the other side and a small gasped escaped her lips.
“Jasper?” She called and he took off his facecap and smiles a little.
“Badàss…..you drink here too?” He asked and she furrows her eyebrows….. he’s actually talking to her…..she thought he hates her and likes Jasmine.
She thought he’s this weirdo that doesn’t have a social life…… always guled to himself that it’s sometimes scary……..you can’t even figure out what’s going on in his mind because he’s so self reserved and cold.
Something about him makes her attracted to his kind of person…… he’s so quiet and he’s a guy of few words………but like they say.
The quiet ones are the most dangerous and she can’t wait to get close enough to him just to know what kind of demon he is.
“This is my main joint…… what are you doing here?” She asked and he chuckled……
“The same reason you are here for, buttercup” he said and she laughs in surprise.
“What’s up with the nicknames?” She said as the bartender brought her drink and she takes it….. walking towards Jasper.
“If you don’t like them…..I can stop” he said and she smiles…. sitting close to him….they were now inches apart as their feet touched…..he didn’t bother to move away as he faced her as well.
“You actually talk?……wow…… I’m surprised” she said and he smiles.
“I get that a lot” he said and she nods before taking a sip from her drink.
“Why do you hate Jasmine so much?” He suddenly asked and she frowned a bit.
“Because she has your heart…… she’s always used to stealing things that I want” she said and he smriks.
“Whoever said she has my heart?” He said and she opened her mouth to say something but nothing came out.
“But you are so protective of her……am I missing something” she said and he smiles a little.
“You wouldn’t understand…… just forget about it” he said and she nods lightly before taking her drink…….he tears his gaze away from her and she took that opportunity to see how attractive he really is.
“Jasmine can’t take this one away from me” she thought as she smiles brightly…… getting lost in his gray orbs.
★MRS MANTINDA MANSION★
🌹Jasmine’s POV 🌹
I woke up to the alarm’s beeping sounds as I groaned loudly…… this bed is the softest thing my body as ever came in contact with and I don’t want it to end yet.
I turned off the alarm with a stretch of my hand and proceed to lay down again when my door flew open.
I raised my head instantly as four girls walked in and Mrs Mantinda was standing in front of them……. rubbing my eyes as I opened then widely.
“You are still sleeping?…… your wedding is in an hour and thirty minutes and you aren’t done yet?” She asked and I say up slowly……my gaze fixed on her’s as she saw the reluctance in my eyes.
“I’m sorry…….I didn’t mean to over sleep” I said as I dragged myself up and she smiles.
“You are definitely going to make a perfect bride for my son……act like it ” she said and I inhaled deeply.
Srooding into the bathroom and I was done in a few minutes……..I didn’t want to waste much time anyways…… this is the hardest thing I would ever do in my life……. what if I end up fal………
“No way that’s happening” I muttered as the girls did what they do best…….. and in a few hours I was strapped in the most beautiful wedding dress I have ever seen.
I looked at the mirror and gulped down as I stared at my reflection…….. I’m getting married?……..I’m getting married!
“Bîtch!!!!!……. you are here!!!” Mika’s voice interupts my thoughts as I looked at her…….she gasped in shock as she slowly walked up to me…… taking my hands as I could be barely recognized in my wedding dress.
“Mika……I have to do this….. don’t ask any questions and don’t tell anyone”I said and she nods lightly…… I knew she was angry……I would too but it’s not my fault.
“I knew you would be here since one of those púnks mentioned Mrs Mantinda……..but I wasn’t expecting to see you in a wedding dress?……. what happened?” She asked as her eyes roamed all over me.
“I just don’t know how to say this but please just give me a little time and I will explain everything to you when it’s all over” I said pleadingly and she nods in understanding.
“Well, who’s your bridesmaid?” She asked and I shrugged my shoulders as one of the girls came forward…… Mika frowned instantly as she takes the dress from her.
“Sorry, but she has a best friend and I’m definitely not going to miss my bestfriend’s wedding……I will handle it” she said as she walked into the closet and stopped midway.
“I told you destiny has it’s way, you should never have doubted me” she said and I couldn’t help but feel guilty as she walked in fully
“Destiny?
The ladies excused themselves and I faced the mirror again.
Why can’t this mirror just tell me that I’m about to make the biggest mistake of my life?……..why am I just seeing myself?……..say something!
“You can do this…….. it’s not that hard……who am I kidding?……. it’s going to be very hard” I breathed out in fustration as I looked at the time……few minutes left before we leave.
Mika walked out and she was looking marvelous as she touched up her face……..she seems excited but I was slowly dying inside…….if only she knew.
“It’s time to go” one of the girls that did my makeup said and I felt Mika’s hands on mine…….she took my hand and lead me to the door……my heart beat was going bizzer at each step we take and I wondered if they can hear it too……I used my other hand to hold my chest as my wedding dress dragged elegantly from behind.
“Just breathe okay…… everything will be fine” Mika said and I looked at her before faking a smile………
No Mika……. it’s not going to be okay.