Chapter 19 & 20 : Social Scandals
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
★NEVADA’S GRAND HALL★
The wedding is happening in the biggest event’s hall in the city….. and as expected…. multitude of people were present and at that moment I knew my life was about to take a whole new different turn.
There were big posters and flyers of myself and Jayson on every wall in the corners……a particular one made me wonder just how far Mrs Mantinda went to get this wedding together.
In the posters, Jayson held me possessively as I smiled at him……of course the picture was Photoshop but it doesn’t seem to bother anyone but it bothered me alot…..I felt my intestines churned at everything.
Different flowers and designs were all over the place as it feels like heaven on earth……. boosting out the uniqueness and rearitly of the hall…… Mrs Mantinda sure paid alot to get this place started.
The tables and chairs were covered in with expensive linens……the up there over the stage was a big picture of myself and Jayson….. smiling at each other lovingly…..who the fúck did these edits?
There’s a rose path…. covered in beautiful ominous flowers as it formed in isle down to the stage…….. lights beaming all over the place as everywhere glittered in pure bliss……
The hall was more than enticing….. it’s deco….theme and literally everything about it spelt MONEY…….PURE FÙCKING MONEY
Soon guests were arriving and the place was getting filled up….. different big personalities from different countries were present…… Mrs Mantinda really knows her stuff.
I’m pretty sure she put in all her efforts to get this place done and certainly this isn’t a day’s job.
She must have been planning this for weeks…… maybe even before I arrived….. just waiting for the opportunity for Jayson to make a move and boom, she strikes.
Roland was present as he quietly sits down amongst the guest….. I’m sure he’s also wondering how my life went from being a common waitress to getting married to one of the richest man in the city……a marriage were the groom didn’t even inform the bride…..he really doesn’t want to get married.
“Hey….” a female voice said and he turned sharply….. looking at her as she’s strapped in a weaving patterns white dress that looks elegant on her….. she smiles brightly as she sat in front of him.
He trails and she rested both hands on her chin.
“I never imagined to see you here” she said and he frowned a little.
“Do I know you?” He asked and she chuckles.
“Technically…… I also visit the M&K resort…..you work there…. right?” She asked and he smiles a little as he descoverd she’s just a customer at work.
“Yeah….. I’m a fry cook” he said and she smiles……he wondered where that smile was all about.
“Wow……. your colleague is getting married to Jayson Bartle…… I’m so surprised, isn’t she a waitress at your resort?” She asked and Roland didn’t know how to answer the question without making a fool out of himself.
“Isn’t she lucky?” He asked….. ignoring her question and she furrows her eyebrows.
“She sure is……. and by the way, my name is Delilah” she said…. extending her hand forward for an handshake and he took it……her hands are suprisingly soft.
“Roland…… it’s nice to meet you” he said and she smiles before withdrawing her hand.
“It’s more than a pleasure to meet you too….. Roland” she said and he wondered what she wants from him.
✨Jayson’s POV ✨
I came out of the groom room with Noah besides me…. of course, he’s always part of everything I do and he’s more than just my personal assistant……we share a bond stronger than that of anything in the world.
He came into my life after I almost died in the hands of the one I called my brother……. that’s a story for another day.
I couldn’t smile……all forms of emotions fled from me as I stepped into the hall……. rounds of claps and different cameras flashed on my face as I made my way towards the stage.
Noah stooped at the first roll of the steats while I walked up to the podium….. standing on the second step that leads to the main stage
I didn’t know what to feel…..I was blank…… this whole shît started as a play…….. some days ago and now I’m getting married to her
I clutched onto myself as I faced the crowd…..more cameras were flashing as I spotted my Mom in the mist of the crowd……she was smiling brightly as she stared back at me.
That’s the world’s smartest mom right there……I thought I could fool her but she’s always a step ahead of me….. knowing my every move right from birth.
I guess the attention I received from her while growing up what was led to the death of my Dad and the excel of my brother.
She’s always on my case…… always there to provide and protect me but she doesn’t understand that I’m not a little boy anymore and I can take care of myself.
I intentionally didn’t talk to Jasmine about this wedding….. hoping she won’t come so everything would be cancelled but as always….. Mom invited her over to her house and any moment from now she will be here.
I sighed deeply…..all I feel now is pure anger….. this wedding?….. this wedding would be Jasmine’s greatest nightmare….. I’m definitely not going to show her any pity.
Waltzing into my life with hot coffee and now she’s going to be my bride and I will have to share the same space with her?…….hell no!
And I’m pretty sure my mom has other plans for us to stay together…..I noticed my apartment spare keys were gone and most of my personal stuffs were gone as well…… what is this woman planning?
A small chime echoed through the room and all heads turned…. including mine and for about a second I almost took back everything I said I was going to do to her…… There’s no way can anyone be this enchanting in a wedding dress.
🌹Jasmine’s POV 🌹
I may be without parents….. brothers or sisters but for one day I never felt there absence as Mika stood besides me……her assuring smiles made me less tensed as the chime echoed for the second time and the door opened on it’s own……. revealing me and all the cameras were pointed to my face as different clicks could be heard.
Gasped filled the air as I took three steps into the hall……. walking with elegance even though I felt like passing out right there…..the crowd was too stunned to clap as I clutched onto the flowers…. waking down the rose patterned Isle……my eyes immediately held up with Jayson’s as he stared at me.
I didn’t know what was running through his mind as I finally got to the stage…… standing in front of him as I looked up…..he didn’t look away for a minute and that made me nerve-wracking…..I didn’t know what’s going through his mind and I’m sure he has a lot of questions to ask
The hall went silent as the vows took place immediately……it took me ages to complete my vows as I felt guilt running through me.
He said his vows with ease…..but the reluctance could be hinted as we dropped the phamplets at once.
He took my hand and inserted the ring were burning his gaze at me…….I couldn’t help but feel somewhat as I took his hand and inserted the ring as well.
Soft claps filled the air as the priest cleared his throat.
“Jayson Bartel, Jasmine Bartle……you may now kiss the Bride” the words left the priest’s mouth and I gulped down emptiness.
The whole crowd was silent as everyone waited in anticipation.
This isn’t my first kiss….. definitely but for some reason I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable as he stared at my face…..his eyes slowly lands on my lips and I saw anger flash through his eyes.
He doesn’t want this wedding…… it’s clare and obvious that his mom forced him into this.
The priest repeated the statement and faint murmuring began…….
His hands slowly held my chin as he pulled me closer…… placing his lips on my with a light brush…….he didn’t even kiss me properly….. damnit!
*What’s going on?
*He doesn’t love her?
*That’s not a kiss.
The crowd started chattering and Mrs Mantinda stood up.
“Kiss the Bride…… kiss the bride……kiss the bride!” She started chanting and soon everyone followed suit……I stared at Mika and she was also chanting and I faced Jayson……his hand was still on my chin.
He smriks a little as he suddenly pulled me closer…… slamming his lips on my in a deep kiss that left me breathless instantly…….my eyes widened in shock as he dipped deeper….. englofing me in his arms as my hands found it’s way over his shoulder….. shutting my eyes as I grasped onto him like he’s running away, his hands trails over to my waist…..pulling me closer as we tilted our heads and our lips sync in perfect harmony.
The crowd bursted into a huge excitement as Mrs Mantinda stood on the chair….. waving her hands as she held her chest dramatically
“That’s my son right there……. I’m so proud of him!!!” She yells and the crowd got bizzer…..a tear slipped from her eyes as she watched us
The kiss was still going on as flashes of camera filled the room….. capturing the moment and he broke the kiss with a smirk and faced the chanting crowd.
I smiled a little as well as I backed the crowd and threw my flower…… Mika subconsciously caught it and another round of applause filled the air.
“You are going to get married soon” a girl said and Mika’s cheek heated up instantly as she felt Roland’s eyes on her…..she immediately looked away as she ran towards me and pulled me into a hug…… soon Mrs Mantinda came and everyone flowed with the celebration.
Jasper sat on the couch as he watched the event of everything from the news……the kissing scene made him clenched his fist as he turned off the TV……. sighing deeply as anger surged through him.
Everything has always been about Jayson.
Love..
Money..
Attention..
Care..
Mother’s touch..
Father’s Love..
And most of all….. Jasmine.
Everyone thought she died……but he knew she didn’t.
She survived with major injuries and a server brain tumor that affected everything about her tender memories……but somehow she didn’t forget about her parents….. probably because they were the last persons she came in contact with before the accident.
An accident that would have catapulted him to extreme wealth but Jasmine had to spoil it…….so tell me, why shouldn’t he kill her?
Because of her, Jayson is still breathing……. he’s still alive because of her so tell me why shouldn’t she die?
“You missed your own elder brother’s wedding…… isn’t that weird?” Laurence asked as he joined him and Jasper smriks.
“A fake wedding?…….. Jayson doesn’t even know about it” he said and Laurence smriks.
“Your spies are doing a great job, they are so smart and no one has figured out who they are yet…….so tell me….. what’s next?, they’re married now” Laurence asked and Jasper rested completely on the couch.
“I can’t just show up yet……. besides Jasmine has to complete 24 years before she’s eligible to take over her parents properties….” Jasper trails
“And Jayson has to be on seat for three months before taking complete possession over your father’s properties……” Laurence trails as well
“And Jasmine will be turning 24 in three months” Jasper said and they both smiled.
“I see where this is going…….so in three months….. everything will be ours?…..damn!!” Laurence smriks as he drinks from directly from the bottle.
“And I will finally put Jayson right where he belongs” Jasper said with evil glints in his eyes.
“Someone else is trying to kill Jasmine…..we can’t let that happen right?” Laurence said and Jasper’s eyes darkened.
“Nothing must happen to Jasmine yet……. make sure anyone planning on hurting her doesn’t succeed because I will be the one to end the both of them” Jasper said and Laurence nods.
“I can’t wait for everything to finally fall in place and this time around….. I’m not going to miss it……I will hit them hard, right where it’s hurts” he said and smiles mischievously.
Jayson took everything away from him right from birth…..now it’s time to take everything back and watch him roast as he takes over completely.
★The Couples New Home★
🌹Jasmine’s POV 🌹
The car halted and we both stepped out as I gasped at the massive building and I couldn’t help gaze in awe.
Mrs Mantinda’s bought this place specially for the the both of us to live alone and I saw the irritation in Jayson’s eyes.
He walked in….. leaving me outside as I wondered where I’m going to start from.
Jayson is cold hearted…… he’s rude and arrogant…..he doesn’t have any human feeling towards the opposite gender so where am I going to start from.
How will I make this stone cold fall in love?
I sighed as I walked in…… everywhere was neat and ready as if they have been expecting our arrival……I gulped down as I stepped into the living room and shock surged through me.
This place is amazing…..the tables were sliver in color and the chairs were super fluffy…….in front was the kitchen and a dining table of just two chairs.
I noticed everything in here were two in number…..the chairs….. table….. virtually everything in the living room.
Mrs Mantinda told me not to bring any clothes and I’m sure she has taken care of everything considering my outfits.
I just can’t help but fall in love with that woman’s mindset…… super smart and cunning.
I took the stairs and man……was it tall?…..the building was huge so what was I expecting?
I got to the end and met only one room…..my eyebrows dipped in front as a questioning look filled my face.
“One room?….. what’s going on?…..so I’m going to share a room with Jayson?….. fúck!” I opened the door slowly and walked in.
Everything about the room was amazing…..a large dressing table….. one on the left and right.
The left side contains Jayson’s stuff while the right side contains my stuff….I could clearly see make up splattered all over my table.
It was a one bathroom and one closet and I rubbed my forehead.
I will literally have to share my space and privacy with this man.
I heard water running from the bathroom and I knew he was taking his bath……..so I will have to wait for him to finish bathing before I do?
How will I survive this………I subconsciously licked my lips and I felt his taste on it…… apple flavor…..he loves sweets……I couldn’t help but drift into the memory of what happened and I shook my head.
“It’s not real….. nothing about this is real” I said and walked into the closet……I need to hit the shower and Mr Jayson isn’t out yet.
I pulled the wedding dress off……. it’s so big and long but I managed to slip into something thiner as I grabbed a towel and hear out.
He was also done and our eyes meet…….. and I caught my breathe sharply.
His hair is dripping and thank God he’s already putting on a trouser……. only God knows how I would have reacted to that.
“Took you long enough” I said sarcastically and he frown.
I ignored him and made to enter the bathroom when I felt a strong grip on mine…… pulling me roughly as our faces were inches apart……his hot breathe fanned my face as my eyes roamed over as I saw hatred in his eyes.
“Let go of me!” I snapped and he tightened his grip on my hand and I almost yelped out in pain.
“I don’t know what you and my mother are up to, but if we are going to be living in this place peacefully then stay the fúck outta my way or else….” He snarled as he pushed me off and I staggered…… maintaining my balance.
He glared at me before walking out and I held my chest tighly……….. breathing hard as I shuddered over his seriousness.
This is definitely not going to be an easy job.
Chapter 21 & 22 : The Past Resurfaces
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
The Next Day★
I sluggishly opened my eyes as I stretched out…..I literally heard some crackling sound coming from my joints as I widened my arms…….. definitely a yawn followed as I looked around….the room was empty… just me and my tired self.
Jayson didn’t spend the night with me, so much for a wedding night.
I wonder where he slept, is this how I’m going to get him to fall in love?
Maybe I should stop constantly reminding myself that I’m here on a mission and just flow with the energy.
I stood up as I wore my flipflops and head for the bathroom…..done in ten minutes as I wore my robe.
My nightie is pretty transparent and….well he’s a man…..of course he’s going to feel something even though he acts tough.
I walked down the stairs and my stomach rumbled…..damn I’m a cook and I can’t stay hungry when there’s a kitchen.
I entered the kitchen and paused immediately my feet walked in……why is he here?
Jayson stood straight….. resting his hands on the counter as he looked out the small window in front of the kitchen sink.
I couldn’t move….. maybe it’s because I’m nervous and maybe it’s also because I’ve haven’t gotten over yesterday’s kiss.
It was marvelous…. breathtaking…..I can’t describe it but it was blissful and the way he held me?….. nah, I can’t get over that feeling any time soon…. it’s stuck in the brain, the senerio keeps playing over and over again in my head like a faulty radio track.
” Are you done staring?” His cold voice broke my thoughts as I blinked repeatedly….. regaining myself and walked towards the sink.
“You think you are worth staring at?” I asked and he looks down at me…. guessing from his height….he might be 6’4 or 6’5….. that’s pretty tall huh?, and I’m just 5’4…..more of an average human being.
I suddenly felt intimidated by the way he was staring down at me…..our bodies were pretty close and a slight bump would make us touch……I stylishly backed up a little.
“I saw you, you were pretty lost in my charms” he said as each word vibrated out of his mouth…..his voice is deep….. just as he is huge, he’s putting on a tank top and his muscles are…..are…..I don’t even know how to explain it but he’s worth staring at actually.
Yeah, I admit it…. don’t judge me!
“You are so full of yourself, that stinks!” I almost snapped….the fact that he’s right irritated me, I’m the one on the mission and he should be lost in my charms….not the other way round.
“So you agree that I’m hot” he blurted out and I almost choked.
“You are not!” I retorted and he moved closer…..I furrowed my eyebrows immediately and backed up but he won’t stop moving.
“I want you to look at me in the eye and tell me that I’m not….. don’t stutter” he said almost in a whisper and my lips parted slightly….I moved backwards but felt something strong stopping me…..it took a minute for me to realize that I’m backing the wall….. and he’s so close I couldn’t breathe.
“You…are not” I managed to say….I tried not to stutter…but I guess I’m too stunned to control myself, don’t blame me though…. for fûcks sakes have you seen him?
I tried moving out of the way but he placed his hand on the right side…. trapping me completely as I gulped down emptiness…..I could barely maintain eye contact.
“You stuttered….that means I’m right” he said and moved closer…..our breathes fanning each other hotly as my stupid mind drifted off to yesterday’s kiss……oh not now!
I can’t possibly be thinking about that, not when he’s so close to me…..I might end up just…..urgh! no this isn’t right.
“Let me go”.
“Why?…..are you nerve-racking that I might kiss you?” He asked as he stared at me and I managed to look back at him and damn I shouldn’t have because now…..I can’t look away.
He’s literally hovering me…..his hands still trapping me in the middle and there’s no way out on the other side.
“You can’t kiss me” I said boldly and a slight smrik displayed on his lips as he tilted his head a little.
“You are my wife anyways…..I can do more than kissing” he said coming closer and I hinted a smug in his eyes.
Wasn’t he the same person that told me not to come close to him?….. and now I’m trapped in his loop
Maybe I should play along and see where this goes but nah….. what if we end up having…..hell no!….I didn’t sign up for that!
“So?, just because we’re married doesn’t give you the right to kiss me without my permission!……” I snapped and maybe I shouldn’t have because that got to him and he grabbed me roughly, my air passage got blocked abruptly…. shoving the remaining words down my throat as he didn’t give me anytime to react….. pressing his lips against mine with ease.
My hands on his chest subconsciously clutching onto the hem of his tank top as he sinked deeply…..I subconsciously found myself opening up to him….. giving him more access as he took control… diving his tongue deeper, exploring every inch of my mouth in seconds.
Maybe I wanted this…..the feeling of yesterday mixing with today’s?, sending different waves down my spine as pressed me tightly…..he was he control, I should be the one in control…… what’s happening?
The door bell made him groan in my mouth as he paused….I didn’t bother to push him off as he made to go at it again and the door bell rang almost immediately……he opened his eyes….his grip lossening on me as I finally got the chance to breathe properly.
I managed to free myself from his grip as he smriked down at me…… backing up.
“I will go get it….” I muttered without making eye contact as I walked towards the door…..my mind is still messy as I opened the door and Mika jumped in….. hugging me tightly, I smiled into the hug as I hugged her back.
“Bîtch!…..I can’t believe you live here now!” She goshed and I mentally rolled my eyes.
“I can’t believe it too” I said and she laughed… looking at me as she suddenly frowned.
“What?, is there something on my face?” I asked…. touching my face.
“What happened to your lips?, They’re so red….did you eat anything?” She asked I felt my cheeks rise up in embarrassment.
“Nothing happened…..stop asking weird questions” I said in a hush tone and she raised an eyebrow teasingly.
“And you expect me to believe you?, Where’s your husband?” She asked and it took me a minute to realize that I’m actually a married woman now.
“Don’t call him that” I managed to say as we both sat down.
“But you guys are married and you look exhausted…..I bet last night was fun, eeh?” she said teasingly and I rolled my eyes.
“Nothing happened last night” I said and she smiles with a teasing look.
“Ohhhh, you mean to tell me you both slept on the same bed, without doing anything?” She asked and I found myself staring at her with a surprise shock.
“Mika, nothing happened…. and nothing will happen” I said and we heard footsteps behind as Jayson walked out with an apple in his hands….he bites from it and nod at Mika slightly before walking up the stairs.
Mika grinned sheepishly as she waved at him before facing me.
“Bîtch, if he wasn’t your husband now, I swear to God I would have tried stealing him, he’s so attractive” Mika said and I laughed slightly
“Who’s stopping you from taking your shot?” I asked with a smirk and she gasped.
“Are seriously saying I can seduce him?, because that’ll be great…..oh my goodness!” She said with a sequel as she kicks at feet in the air
“Don’t you dare….” I suddenly said with a playful glare and she bursted out into laughter…..
“I’m just joking…..but he looks a lot like someone I know” she said thoughtfully and I nod.
“Jasper…..he looks like the older version of Jasper, I just can’t help but feel like they are related…they are both secretive, they hardly talk and they also keep to themselves….. that’s odd” I said as I started trying to put my two and two together.
“Well, maybe we are just over thinking it, hey!….I gotta be at work in an hour, so make me something to eat” she said as she sprawled on the couch and turned on the TV.
“Seriously?, fine I will see what’s in the kitchen” I mumbled and she smiles.
“Yeah, you are a married woman now so go cook….. you know my allergies so becareful while you are at it” she said and I paused just before I got to the kitchen.
“I’ve heard you, Mom” I said sarcastically and she chuckles.
“Get me a soda!!!” she yells from the living room and I cussed.
“Fùck you!” I yelled back and I could hear her laughing heartily
M&K CLASSIC RESORT ✨
Roland was done in the kitchen when he checked the time, Jasmine is definitely not coming to work again because she’s now married to a billionaire and well…..who cares about Mika?
He stepped out and sat in front of the counter, bringing out his phone when the glass door opened and Delilah…..she smiled immediately her eyes caught Roland and walked up to him.
“Good morning Rolly” she called and he smiles….. did she just call him Rolly?
“Delilah?, Good morning….. how are you?” He asked and she smiles brightly….. staring at him while dropping her hand bag.
“Super….. and I’m sure you are fine?” She asked and he nods.
She rested her weight on the counter and he dropped his phone.
“So what brings you by?, fry food?…..well not cooked though because Jasmine isn’t here anymore, it will take us some time to find someone has good as her” Roland said and Delilah furrows her eyebrows.
“So she doesn’t work here anymore and y’all need someone else as replacement?” Delilah asked curiously.
“Yeah….. I’m already missing her…. she’s the light of this place” Roland said with a pout.
“You two must be really close friends” she asked and he smiled at her.
His smile is super cute, she hasn’t seen nothing like that before.
“We are really close friends…..with that been said, what can I offer you?” He asked as he stood up.
“You…..” she trails and he chuckled.
“Very funny” he said and she raised an eyebrow.
“I’m serious” she furthered and he stopped smiling as he looked at her.
Is she seriously flirting with him?
“I’m just joking!……you seems to take everything so serious” she suddenly said while laughing and he sighed in relief.
What a funny joke; he thought as her laughter subsided.
“I will have a scoop of ice cream cone for now……then I will think of what to order later” she said and he smiled…. walking away as her gaze landed on his phone.
She smiled to herself as she took it and tapped the screen twice….. immediately a picture of him holding a dog displayed on the lock screen wallpaper and she didn’t hold back the pout that formed instantly.
“Woah…… you look super handsome in this picture” she said as he appeared with her order.
He furrows his eyebrows as he took his phone from her and stared at it.
This picture was taken some months ago when he, Mika and Jasmine went out and the dog belonged to end elderly woman.
He clearly remembered how Mika laughed at him mockingly and said he looked like a chicken dipped in hot water.
“You really think this picture is good?” He asked before he could stop himself and she licked from her cone.
“It’s looks perfect….. hundred percent perfect” she said and he smiles before realizing it.
The glass door opened and Mika walked in with a two sodas and vinegar chips she forcefully took from Jasmine.
The small smile on her face vanished as she saw Roland smiling at a girl……she didn’t know why but she felt somehow seeing the both of them smiling at each other.
Delilah turned and saw Mika still standing firmly on her spot.
“Who’s that?” Delilah asked and Roland looked up and saw Mika as well.
“She’s just a colleague……we work together” he simply said and Mika’s jaw almost dropped.
Just a colleague?…..not even friend?
Why does it even bother her?
Mika started walking when Delilah’s voice stopped her.
“Hey…..” Delilah waved and she she turned sharply….. glaring at her before walking away.
Delilah faced Roland with a questioning look and he shrugged his shoulders.
Mika shut the kitchen with a loud bang as she drops everything on her hand…. she looks at the two sodas and hissed in irritation.
“Why do I even care that he’s talking to her?….. rubbish” she mutters as she grabbed one of the sodas and throws it in the trash can.
“He doesn’t deserve a soda” she countered as she sat on the kitchen counter….. opening her’s and takes a sip from it.
The laughter of Roland and Delilah filled her ears she could clearly hear them.
She throws her soda away in irritation as she covers her face with both hands.
✨Jayson’s POV ✨
Thank God there’s a study room for my work activities…..at first I didn’t notice there was another room at the far end from the main room
Why would Mom do this to me? and I didn’t want to think much about what happened earlier.
Just this morning and I know exactly what her breath taste like…… what’s going to happen if we continue staying together?….. alone?….in this big cold mansion?
I sighed as I made to enter the study when I bumped into Jasmine…..she was coming out of the room and I furrows my eyes.
The fact that our little make out session hasn’t cleared away from my mind and it’s still stuck in my brain still hunts me and now she’s here…..in my study room?…… what’s she up to?
“What are you doing here?” I asked coldly and she looks up at me…..her brown orbs glistening as she crossed her hands together.
“Nothing…. it’s none of your business” she mumbles and made to leave but I blocked her path.
“You are snooping around in my study room……I have every right to ask” I retorted and she sighs.
“I got curious okay, I know you said I should stay outta your way and I’m sorry…..I won’t bother you again” she said and shake my head.
“I don’t like anyone interfering in my personal space, stay away from this room, don’t ever enter in here without my permission” I said and she furrows her eyebrows in confusion.
She stared at me from head to toe before rolling her eyes…..that made me slightly annoyed…..why would she look down on me?
I will have to pin her down earlier than I thought because she needs to be taught a lesson.
“Whatever you say….. ugly Jay” she said and walked away as I stood stunned.
Did she just realized what she said?
Ugly Jay is the nickname my Jasmine usually calls me and she just randomly said it……am I over thinking this?
My phone started ringing and I walked into my study….. it’s a call from Noah.
“What goes on?” I said as I shut the door.
There were neatly arranged books on the shelf, a big table with a laptop and a swing chair.
The room is an open space and on the left side was a couch.
“Bad things I tell you…… I’m just receiving information from the airport” he said in a panicked voice and that made me worried.
“What is it?” I asked as my ears itched to know what happened.
“I just got a call….that Mandy just arrived and she’s at the airport!” He said and my smile vanished as I ruffled my hair in shock.
She really wasn’t joking when she said she would come?
“What?” I asked, unable to believe what I just heard.
NEVADA AIRPORT★
The buzzingly as different people tried to get in and out of the airport made her sigh in irritation.
Taking off her glasses as she finally got away from the crowd.
It’s been years and she inheals deeply…… taking in the fresh air that comes with the troubles of Nevada.
“Mandy!!….. I’m so happy to see you!” Gina’s shrill voice made her turn as they both hugged each other tightly
“I’m more than happy to see you…. Gina, look at you!” She goshed as they hear towards the car.
“You look amazing and I’m sure Jayson wouldn’t be able to take his eyes off you” Gina said excitedly and she smriks.
“I heard his married to some slût” she said as her eyes darkened….. looking at no one in particular.
The thought of Jayson being married made her angry.
“Well…..he got married yesterday” Gina said and Mandy smiled.
“Well…..it wouldn’t be a bad idea to pay them a visit now, would it?” She said and Gina frowned a little.
“Mom won’t let anyone go see them” Gina huffed and that made Mandy smile.
That old witch is trying to ruin what she has taken years to build?…..hell no!
“Lets see about that” she said as they entered the car and drove off in a high speed.
Chapter 23 & 24 : Love Blossoms
Mrs Mantinda’s Mansion★★★
Mrs Mantinda was busy on her phone when the door opened and Mandy walked in…. Gina was behind her as Mandy beams with smiles.
Mrs Mantinda slowly lowered as phone as Mandy scooped besides her, giving her a warm hug…. Gina stood with Mandy’s stuff in her hands.
Mrs Mantinda slowly released herself from Mandy’s grip as she looks at her inquiringly.
“Mom, I just flew all the way from Spain to this place…..it was hectic and I’m so tired” Mandy said and Mrs Mantinda raised her eyebrows at once.
“And why are you here?, you just can’t come into my mansion without telling ahead of time” Mrs Mantinda scolded and Mandy sighs.
“It was an emergency journey…..I didn’t know I would come quickly….I would have told you” Mandy pouted but Mrs Mantinda doesn’t seem to buy it.
“I’m sorry but you can’t stay here” Mrs Mantinda said and Mandy smiles vanished as Gina also stood confused.
“And why mother, you don’t want me to stay in your house?” Mandy asked and Mrs Mantinda rolled her eyes.
“You should have prepared yourself before coming, I can’t let you stay here” Mrs Mantinda insisted and Mandy slowly stood up.
“Why can’t I stay here?…. there’s got to be a reason” Mandy inquired as she looks at Gina and back at Mrs Mantinda.
“Because you can’t, look….I can fix you up with some good angents and you will get a house in thirty minutes…..but I just can’t let you stay with me” Mrs Mantinda said and Mandy chuckled while brushing her hair with her long fingers backwards.
“You are not making any sense….. your daughter in law to be is in your house and you can’t even welcome her properly…… that’s not fair!” Mandy suddenly snapped and Mrs Mantinda shut her eyes…. trying to suppress her building anger.
“Daughter in-law?, Mandy I know I said you were going to get married to Jayson but things changed and now he’s married and you shouldn’t be here…. that’s the reason why I said you can’t stay here because I won’t sit back and watch you stress the newly wedded bride in my house!” Mrs Mantinda snapped hotly and Gina wanted to interfere but Mrs Mantinda held her hand up…. shutting her immediately.
“So you are saying I should go back!?, You fúcking stabbed me in the back and now you are yelling at me!?” Mandy fires and Mrs Mantinda tilted her head backwards in shock.
Mandy blinked repeatedly immediately she realized what she did and calmed down a little…..she rubbed her forehead as she tries to get herself under control.
Mrs Mantinda slowly stood up with a surprise look on her face as she Mandy tried to defend herself but Mrs Mantinda wasn’t ready to listen
“Get out, I don’t want to see you here again” Mrs Mantinda said with all seriousness as Mandy’s jaw dropped.
“But mother, this isn’t fair!” Gina bursted and Mrs Mantinda shot her a glare…. Gina looks away with an angry gesture.
“Are you seriously asking me to leave?” Mandy asked in shock as she couldn’t believe her ears.
“Get….outtttttt” Mrs Mantinda said…. stressing the on the last word as she walked away in anger.
It took Mandy a while to realize that her supposed mother inlaw just chased her out.
“Gina…..text me the address of Jayson’s new house….. immediately” Mandy said with grethed teeth as she stared at Mrs Mantinda’s retreating figure.
“On it….” Gina trails as she brought out her phone.
🌹Jasmine’s POV 🌹
Why is everything around here so boring?
I thought as I scrolled through the TV and there’s absolutely nothing interesting to watch…..I yawned as I stretched my hands in the remaining vinegar chips Mika forcefully took from me.
Now I’m missing her badly and I’m bored to death.
I groaned loudly as I tossed the remote control aside…… hugging myself as I looked at the current channel that might turn out interesting
The sounds of feet climbing down the stairs made me turn as Jayson was cladded in a suit…..he looks so professional…..if I hadn’t known him before, I wouldn’t believe he’s a chronic womanizer.
He simply head for the door and I stood up immediately.
“Woah, woah, woah….. where are you going to in haste?” I blurted out and he stopped…. facing me.
“As you can see, I’m going out” he said brashly and I folded my hands…. sticking them together under my boóbs as I stared at him questioningly.
“Well, doesn’t the place have a name? Huh?” I demanded and he took in deep breaths before responding.
“I got a call from Noah that a very important business associate wants to meet up with me for future plans, does that answer your question?” He retorted and I pouted my lips….. making it form a thin line.
“So, you are going to leave me all alone in this big mansion?” I questioned with a sad tone and he raised an eyebrow.
“We’ve been in this house since morning and we haven’t talked to each other…. what’s the difference?” He asked looking slightly confused, I’m stressing him and he knows it.
“Well, there’s a difference because I know there’s someone with me” I said and he groans as I chuckled inwardly….. loving the way I get on his nerves without even trying hard.
“I won’t stay out long…..I will be back before you know it” he said hoping I would drop it.
“You are lying” I blurted out like a clingy girlfriend and he rubs his forehead.
“I’m not lying and I’m seriously running late, can I go now?” He asked and I smile at myself.
“You sure you are gonna come back early?” I asked…. wondering where all these are coming from.
“I’m going to come back early….. that’s for sure” he said and made to open the door but my whining made he stopped.
“Before you go, can I at least get a hug?” I said….. pouting my lips cutely and he almost chuckled but I clearly saw him hiding it.
“Seriously?” He asked and I nod.
“Just one hug…. Jay… pretty please” I said in a baby voice and he ruffled his hair trying to suppress the smile that’s about to spread on his face……I pulled my hands forward, wriggling it in a hugging gesture.
“Fine….. just one hug” he said and I smiled brightly….. dragging myself towards him as I melted in his arms.
I felt both hands around me, hugging me back…..I almost choked in surprise.
He hugged me back?, Seriously?
“Okay, time up…. that’s enough” he said as he pulled away from me and I smiled sheepishly.
“See you later” I said turning away as I heard him shut the door.
He may pretend not to want me around him now?, but it wouldn’t take long before I win him over and I’m seriously working on that.
The wasn’t part of my plan though, I just really needed a hug.
Yeah, yeah…. it’s suiting and comfortable but it doesn’t mean anything…..I still hate his guts.
I sighed deeply and focused on the TV went the door bell rang.
I paused for a moment, wondering if it’s Jayson.
I’m not sure because if it were him, he would just walk in and not ring the doorbell.
I shrugged my shoulders as I continued watching the program and the doorbell rang again.
“Kill joy!” I groaned as I forced myself and walked towards the door……I opened it with an irritating look on my face and I titled my head backwards.
It’s a girl….. she’s putting on a strapped crop top and a baggy jean….. topping it with boots and a had two big clothe carriers.
She slowly took of her glasses as she stared down at me before looking around.
“Is Jayson home?” She asked and I frowned instantly.
Is she one of those cheap whóres that throws their selves all over Jayson.
“Are you lost?” I asked as I placed both hands on my waist……I was putting on a sweatshirt and it stopped right before my knee.
“You are the one who should get lost….. because you are in my space” she said brashly and she shoved me out of the way….. walking inside
I wasn’t angry before but now this bîtch just crossed the line.
“Excuse you?, Who are you and what her you doing in my house!?” I snapped and she turned around sharply.
“My Mandy…. and I’m Jayson’s finacee….. you are just a street rat warming up my space and now that I’m here… you are no longer needed” Mandy said and Jasmine chuckles in a mocking smirk.
“Well, I’m Jayson’s wife…..we are married and look at my finger” I said….. stretching my hands towards her face….. almost shoving it in her eyes ” I’m the one with the ring and wedded vows….so get lost!” I fired and she suddenly furrowed her eyes.
She started walking towards me……. looking at me directly as if she wants to penetrate my soul.
I backed up a little as I created a safe distance between us.
“Do I know you before?” She suddenly asked and I raised an eyebrow.
“You don’t know me….. and you also shouldn’t be here so leave” I said and she clicked her tongue.
“Jasmine?, wait….. you are not dead?” she suddenly asked in shock and my eyes widened.
Who’s the freak show?, was I supposed to be dead?
“Are you nuts?….. I’m not dead and I definitely not the Jasmine you are referring to…..there are like a billion Jasmine’s out there so go look for the one who’s supposed to be dead!!!” I snapped as I grabbed her hands and hollered her out of the door.
“I want to see Jayson!” She snapped as she struggled with me but I was stronger….. obviously.
“Jayson isn’t home…..did you escape from the mental asylum!?……get out!” I fired and she stopped struggling.
“You don’t have the right to chase me out!” She snapped and I pushed her out as she staggered…… almost falling down on the porch.
“You haven’t changed a bit!….. still as stupid as ever, God!, I hate you!” She yells angrily and I shut the door.
I held my chest tighly as I breathe out heavily.
What’s she talking about?
Do I know her?, does she know me?
“I haven’t changed a bit?” I muttered silently as I sat down….. trying to fathom what she said.
From the way she sounds, it looks like she knows me…. more than I know myself.
That’s not possible right?
“Just breathe Jasmine, she’s just spewing nonsense” I said in a hush voice….. resting my head on the couch.
“Jasmine?……wait, you are not dead?” Her stupid statement rings in my head and I groaned loudly….. using the cushion to cover my face
I slowly sat up as an intriguing thought crossed my mind.
Why don’t I remember anything from when I was below six years?…….the only I remember was waking up in the hospital and seeing my parents lying almost lifeless besides me.
I wouldn’t have even remembered my name if my mom hadn’t called me weakly before she died.
I sighed as I sinked both fingers in my thick brown locks.
I suddenly felt a sharp pain and I held my head.
“My pills……damn” I muttered as I rested on the couch fully.
This pain usually comes each time I over think or try to remember something from the past.
“I need to talk to her, she obviously knows something about me that I don’t” I said thoughtfully.
“Or maybe she’s mistaken me from someone else” I said again.
Why do I even care?, She just barged in here and started claiming Jayson…… she’s obviously mad, no doubt.
Night Time★★★
Mika flipped the sign and they were officially closed for the day.
She smiles as she walked towards the counter to grab her bag when Roland snatched it.
She looks at him dauntingly as she made to take it from him but he wouldn’t let her.
“Give me my bag” she said calmly….. trying not to yell.
“Will you tell me why you’ve been avoiding me all day?” he asked with a smirk and she gulped down.
She can’t possibly tell him it’s because of that witch……..no way.
“I don’t know what you are talking about” she mumbles and he hummed….. standing up as he also took his phone and walked up to her
“You suddenly didn’t want to talk to me throughout today and now you are denying it?” He asked with a raised eyebrow and she snatched her bag away from him.
glaring at him before walking towards the door.
“Won’t you wait for me?, I want us to go home together” he said as he tries to catch up with her and she sharply turned around…. causing them to bump into each other because he was already close to her.
Her lips hit his chin hard and she whined in pain…… touching her bottom lip as he turned red instantly.
“I’m sorry” he said and she rolled her eyes.
“Why are you bothering me?, I thought we were just colleagues?” She finally said and he almost chuckled at her outburst.
“Seriously?, You are angry because of that?” he said and she glared at him…. ignoring his question.
“The only reason I said that was because if I had called you my friend, you would have definitely said we weren’t friends……you are always used to being mean to me and I figured I should respect that” he said and she slowly looks at him.
Was she really that mean to him?
“But still……. you should have” she stutters with a loud groan escaping her mouth “fùck you for being right on this one” she said defeatdly as she covers her face……he simply smiled as he took her hand.
“Come on let’s go home…….I can’t believe you are mad at something you would have done, if I had said you were my friend you would have been like……….”yeah, he’s not really my friend” and then walked away” he said mimicking her and she hits him playfully.
“I don’t talk like that” she said and he laughs.
“Yeah, you do” he teased and they started laughing.
🌹Jayson’s POV🌹
I walked in and prayed inwardly for Jasmine to be in her room……well it’s our room and I can’t sleep in the same space with her
I don’t know why but I won’t do it.
I shut the door quietly and checked the time……it was 10 past midnight and I assured her that I will come home early……I really got busy and lost track of time.
The TV was on and I frowned….. walking towards it as I turned it off…..I spuned around and saw Jasmine sleeping soundly on the couch
“Did she wait up for me till she fell asleep?” I said almost audibly, walking towards her as I bend a little.
Her soft breaths making her whole body heave up and down slowly as a beautiful smile was plastered on her face, what’s she dreaming about that makes her happy in her sleep?
I subconsciously found myself staring at her longer than usual, I just can’t get over her beauty…… she’s too beautiful to stay mad at
I caressed her hair….it was soft…. just like her tender lips……but the only difference is hair.
My mind drifted off to our little moment in the kitchen and I just can’t help but think about it…..I wanted more and had it been that the doorbell didn’t interupted us……..I would have gone farther than that.
I sighed as I gently carried her in bridal style……she made a cute funny sound as she snuggled into my arms……. that’s kinda cute
I smiled without realizing it as I took her upstairs….. placing her on the bed as I covered her with the duvet.
She didn’t move a bit…….I guess she’s a deep sleeper.
I looked at her one more time before shutting the door behind and left for my study room.
★The Next Day★
✨M&K CLASSIC RESORT ✨
Mika hurriedly walked in as she was breathing heavily…….. it’s almost nine in the morning and she over slept
“Sleepy head, you are late” Roland said and she rolled her eyes….. Jasper was standing close to the kitchen and she didn’t bother to talk to him because they don’t talk to each other.
“I know that dîckhead…… don’t make fun of me” she said as she walked towards the counter….. she’s in charge of the financial affairs
Roland simply smiled as the door opened and Avia walked in…… maintaining her professional look as always.
“You are late Mika, I literally saw you running through the hallway” Avia said and Mika cursed inwardly as she tucks her hair behind her ears
She hates been caught in the act.
“I’m sorry” she mutters as she looks away and Avia rolled her eyes.
“You should be….. anyways I’ve got good news……so since we no longer have a cook…..I found someone and she’s more than willing to take over” Avia said and they all looked at her.
“Really?” Roland asked as his eyes lit up.
“That will be fabulous” Jasper said and they all faced him…… obviously they were surprised that he said something….he hardly talks
“What are you all looking at?” He asked as he rolled his eyes and everyone faced front.
“Anyways……. since Jasmine suddenly got married to a billionaire….. something that she’s not worthy of……I found someone else and she will start working today” Avia said Mika glared at her for mentioning Jasmine.
“Let’s see her” Roland said excitedly and Avia smiles.
“You will definitely…… come on in!” She yells and the door opened slowly revealing the new cook as Roland eyes widened.
Mika almost screamed as she stood in shock…… looking at their supposed new cook.
“What in the hell’s name is going on?” Mika muttered as Avia stared at her shocked face….. smiling with a glimpse of mockery in her eyes.