Chapter 25 & 26 : Tensions Run High
“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.
“Hi everyone, my name is Delilah…. it’s really a pleasure to work with you guys” she said cheerfully as she stood besides Avia.
“You are welcome….” Roland said with a smile and Mika scoffed loudly……she didn’t even realize that she scoffed as she blinks repeatedly…. trying not to look at Avia.
“Something wrong Mika?, If you know you can handle the cooking and registering all by yourself, then I will tell her to leave” Avia said and Mika raised her eyebrows….
“I can’t handle both” she simply said as she crossed her hands together.
“Good, so instead of making an attitude, why don’t you try to be nice?” Avia asked and Mika tilted her head backwards…. Delilah smile faded as the argument ensured between both girls.
The tension between them increased as Mika felt like punching a hole on Avia’s face……the main reasons why she misses Jasmine.
If Jasmine were here, she would have made sure Avia chewed her words.
“It’s really nothing, there’s no reason to argue please” Delilah said and Mika rolled her eyes.
“Thank your lucky stars that she intervained, you would have worked extra shift today” Avia said as she walked away and Mika rolled her eyes
“I was hoping if we could be friends?….. Roland told me alot about you” Delilah said as she walked up to Mika and Mika gave her a scornful look.
“Be friends with your butt….. and I never asked for your opinion so stay outta my business…. you got that?” Mika fires with a glare and Roland frowned.
Jasper simply watched the whole drama with a smile on his face.
“This is going to be good” he mutters as he walked into the kitchen and Mika walked to the counter.
Delilah stood completely stunned by Mika’s behavior when Roland walked up to her.
“Why is she so mean to me?” Delilah asked with a sad pout and Roland chuckled.
“That’s just how she is….. come let me show you around” Roland said and she smiles….. holding his middle arm and he was a little bit surprised but shook it off as they walked into the kitchen.
Mika glared at the both of them, her eyes trailing their movements as they finally entered.
She rubs her forehead as she slapped herself repeatedly.
“Get….yourself….. together…..Mika….. don’t let her get to you” she said, giving herself a light slap as each word slipped out of her mouth.
She heaved heavily and looked at the closed door for a while before bringing out her phone.
She can’t possibly be jealous…. it’s not like she has any feelings for Roland, so screw them and their being together
🌹Jasmine’s POV 🌹
My eyes shut open immediately, it’s as if my body sent a signal to my brain, informing it of the fact that Jayson lied and he didn’t come home on time.
I sprinted on my feet as I walked in the bathroom, did my usual boring morning routine as I head out, going down the stairs.
I paused in the middle of the stairs as it suddenly hits me.
“Who brought me up stairs?, I clearly remembered sleeping on the couch” I mumbled as realization hits me harder this time.
“Jayson brought me upstairs!, after lying to me?” I turned swiftly as I head towards his study room, I paused for a moment before summoning the courage and opened the door, I peaked in side and he wasn’t there.
A frown on my face as I walked down the stairs, I should have just gone down instead of all these unnecessary stress.
I heard sounds coming from the kitchen and I slowly tiptoed towards the kitchen, the door was wide open so I just leaned forward, while holding the sides with both hands for support.
I almost choked on the laughter that threatened to erupt as I saw him struggling with the cooking gas.
There’s a raw black powder in a small jar on the kitchen highland and I figured he’s trying to make homemade coffee.
Seeing the coffee immediately brought back the memories of the first time we met, I smiled to myself as I clearly remembered the horrific expression on his face as he rushed into the kitchen to wash himself.
I covered my mouth as he tried placing the kettle on the gas but the heat was too much, he fumbled with the gas thingy and groaned loudly as he angrily turned off the gas and sighs.
He’s clearly irritated and I my time to admire this beautiful God’s creation before me.
I know I won’t admit in front of him, but he’s really attractive, don’t blame me if I end up making out with him in the kitchen again.
I watched him brushed his dark brown curls backwards, looking at nothing in particular, his muscled hands resting on the kitchen highland and no single tattoo on his hands or any other body parts except from his neck.
I smiled at his perfection as I walked in, he immediately turned as our eyes met and he looks away.
“Are you trying to burn down the kitchen?” I asked with a teasing smile and he looks down at me, by now I was already beside him as I slowly turned on the gas and placed the kettle…..I looked up at him and caught him staring.
“I could have done it…..I never asked for your help” he said with his usual cold baranton voice and I folded my hands on my chest, staring at him….my neck hurts from looking up at him but I don’t care much either.
“Oh really?, then I guess I should just leave” I said with a scrowl and started leaving…..I didn’t take three steps when he pulled me backwards, I spuned around and shot him a glare.
“You said you didn’t need my help, why are you stopping me?” I asked with a serious look on my face and he scratched his head…..he looks uncomfortable but I didn’t care.
“I need your help” he said in a whisper and I raised an eyebrow, I heard him but it wouldn’t be bad if he said it out loud.
“I didn’t hear you clearly, what do you want from me?” I asked, placing my hand on my ear as I shifted towards him a little.
“I said I need your help” he repeated but he wasn’t loud enough.
“I can’t hear you, you said you need what?” I asked again, playing dumb and he rubs his forehead.
“I said I need your help Jasmine” he said loudly and I smiled….. clutching my hands together as I nugged him playfully.
“Now that’s more like it….” I said with a smile and by now the water has heated up and I brought out a cup.
Pouring some quantity of the raw powder and since it’s raw, I figured I should just make it natural.
His eyes were on me the whole time.
“What’s your surname?” He suddenly asked I paused for a minute.
“Corey, my name is Jasmine Corey” I answered and he nods.
“That name sounds familiar” he said and I poured the hot water into the cup…..the strong scent filled the kitchen instantly.
“Please, there’s like a billion people out there bearing the same name as me, but nevertheless it’s okay” I said and he nods.
“You are right” he said, he looked a bit disappointed but I shrugged it off.
My mind drifted off to Mandy and I really wanted to tell him but I’d rather not, she’s not worth it.
“Here you go” I said as I handed the cup to him and he collects it, I watched him take a sip and a small smile plastered on his face.
“Woah, this is really good” he said as he sips again and I smiled brightly….. I’m really good at everything.
He emptied the cup and looks at me.
“Next time, instead of attempting to burn down the house, just call me to help you, I will gladly do it” I said and he smiles a little
“Thanks, I will be leaving for work…..I will call you if I’m going to be late” he said and I frowned, another boring day without Jayson…… awwww no.
“You clearly forgot that I don’t have a phone” I said and started walking away.
I heard his footsteps behind me as I flopped on the couch, placing both legs on it.
“I will fix that” he simply said as he jugged upstairs and I frowned
“Maybe I should talk to Mrs Mantinda about getting a job, I can’t continue to stay home everyday with out doing anything” I said with a frown on my face.
✨Jayson’s POV✨
Jayson’s office★★
I walked in with a smile on my face, it was actually a small smile but each time I think of Jasmine’s funny behavior, I feel the smile spreading wider.
I really don’t want to get close to her but she’s just always around me, everywhere I go, each turn I take….. she’s always in my face and sometimes it’s really hard to just look away.
She might not be the Jasmine I know from my childhood but she posses every character and that sometimes worries alot.
The way she smiles, pout, laugh, frown…… literally everything about her reminds of my first love….the first girl I ever fell in love with
yeah I may be ten years old and she was six years old when all that happened but what we had in the past was really intense.
She was my first kiss…… shocked?, yeah you should be.
We spend everyday together, she was my life and the air that I breathe but suddenly something terrible happened and I lost her.
But seeing Jasmine now rekindles all those feelings and I just can’t help but feel like she’s my long lost love..
The girl who stole my heart and made it impossible to fall in love again.
I sighed as I entered and met Noah, but that didn’t get to me until I saw Mandy standing beside him.
I frowned instantly and she walked up to me.
“Jay……oh my goodness…. it’s been so long” she said, hugging me but I pulled her off immediately.
“How did she get in here?” I asked Noah and he smiles nervously.
“I told her not to come in but she threatened me” Noah said and I rubbed my forehead.
“Mandy you can’t be seen here, I’ve worked so hard to get to this point and I won’t let jeopardize it” I said and she looks at me warily, as if I’ve grown horns.
“So it’s because of Jasmine?, I thought she died years ago but clearly she didn’t and now you are stuck in that stupid childish love thing you once had with her!” She snapped and I glared at her…. Noah immediately stepped backwards.
“For your information, that girl isn’t my Jasmine and don’t you dare refer to the only thing that ever mattered to me as childish” I said with a cold glare in my eyes.
“What are you talking about!?, that girl is Jasmine, the stupid, fat, glutton that you stupidly fell in love with……”
“Enough!!!!……get out!, I don’t want to see you!” I half yelled and she flinched….but soon a smirk appeared on her face.
“I see you don’t want to accept the truth, well it’s a good thing though because I still have a chance to win you back” she said and I looked at her dauntingly.
“Nothing is ever going to happen between us, just go back to Spain and find yourself someone else” I blurted out, walking towards my seat and she smiles.
“I promise you Jayson, if I can’t have you?, then no one else will” she said with a mischievous grin and walked out….. leaving me stunned as I watched her retreating figure.
“She really can’t do anything right?” Noah asked with a nervous smile and my gaze hardened.
“I don’t trust her, double the securities in my house immediately” I said as I lowered myself and sat down.
“Yes sir….” He said and I stroked my chin thoughtfully.
The things she said started reflecting in my head as I opened my system and clicked on the search box.
“Jasmine Corey” I typed and waited patiently for it to load.
Immediately different pictures of different girls appeared on the screen and I started taking a look….. but I couldn’t find Jasmine.
I only saw a picture of the bigger version of the one I’m married to, I decided to do a little diggings but nothing about her childhood appeared
I turned off the system.
What if, just what if that’s my Jasmine?
Night Time★★★
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
I climbed down the stairs and met Jayson on his system.
It’s almost nine and I wanted to watch a movie before going to bed and why isn’t he in his study room.
I sat down beside him on the large couch and he looked at me for a while before facing his system, ignoring his stare as I turned on the TV and he groans.
“What?” I asked, pretending as if I didn’t know why he was pissed.
“Can you turn it off?, I’m working” he said and I scoffed.
“Excuse you Mr, this is the living room and not some work space…..if you want to work you can go to your study room” I said and he rolled his eyes.
“Just turn it off” he repeated and I rolled my eyes.
“Are you for real?, You can’t ask me to do whatever you want simply because you are Jayson……go to your room or feel free to join me” I said and he simply placed his system away as he stood up and turned off the TV.
I gasped loudly as I jumped on my feet and turned it on.
If looks could kill?, Then I’d be six feet under the ground……I couldn’t believe the glare he was giving me but I’m not ready to budge.
“Turn it off”
“Nope”
“Don’t be a brat and just listen to me” he said and I frowned.
“Who are you calling a brat?” I asked and he walked towards me, I knew he wanted to take the remote control from me and I quickly hid it behind me.
“Give me the remote”.
“You can’t force me” I said and he smriks.
Grabbing my hands and I struggled but I slipped and we both fell down……I groaned loudly in pain as his whole weight fell on me…..that was so painful.
“Get up!!!!” I said as I felt his weight pressing me down tightly….. making it difficult for me to breathe.
“Promise to turn off the TV once I do?” He asked and I mentally facepalm myself.
I knew this game and if I don’t accept it, be might just strangle me to death with his body.
“Fine, I’m going to turn it off…. just stand up, I’m dying here!!!” I semi yelled and he smriks.
Raising his body up a little as I breathe out in relief, all the air in my lungs freed up as I heaved heavily.
“Good girl…..” He said with a smirk and I hit his chest hard…… he’s still hovering me.
“Don’t call me that” I said and he raised an eyebrow as he lowered himself but this time his weight wasn’t on him….. our faces were inches apart and my eyes roamed all over his face.
“I will call you whatever I want to, starfish” he said and I frowned.
“That’s a weird nickname…..” I said and he smiles….. seeing him smile fully made my heart warm up in a funny kind of way.
My eyes twitches as he started leaning towards me…….is he in his right senses?
I tried moving but he pined my hands down and I felt trapped completely.
Is he drunk?……. what’s going on?…..
“Jayson…. what are you……” I trailed but he cut me off.
“Don’t ruin the moment and just live it….” he said mindlessly…..he sounds intoxicated….or am I the one just thinking that way. There’s this hint of desire in his eyes that I can’t explain as he leaned closer and our lips touched slightly.
“Huh?…..are you……” the remaining words got stucked in my throat as he slammed his lips on mine, I felt the rush of adrenaline running through my entire body as he slowly released my hands and I wrapped them over his shoulder.
Biting down harshly on my bottom lip as I yelped a little, giving him the access to push his tongue deeper, exploring every single inch as I felt breathless instantly……I tried to catch my breath as I slowly started to pant but that only gives him more access, taking complete dominance as I shuddered beneath him.
He kissed me hungrily, as if he’s been dying to savour me for a long time and I opened up, I felt his hand on my thighs as he placed them over his torso, caressing it gently…. and our lips sync up perfectly.
Uncle Bob’s Room★★★
The neatly arranged documents that contains every single asset that belonged to Jasmine’s late father were placed on the table.
Bob smiled brightly to himself as he imagined what the next few months holds for him.
The only reason he brought Jasmine was so she could help him achieve his selfish goals bit now she’s married but that doesn’t mean he still wouldn’t get to achieve his purpose.
God knows he hasn’t been fair to her but it’s not his fault that her father got the biggest part of the business and he wants it all to himself.
Luckily, his brother died and he took over immediately but was shocked when he saw his will.
Jasmine would have to turn twenty four before she signs and take complete ownership and that’s just what he’s waiting for.
The door opened and Laurence walked in with a drink and Bob took it, gulping down everything in a go as he smiles with his teeth wide open
“Very soon son, I will be rich again and I will take over, it’s only a matter of time and boom!….. I’m back on my feet” he said and Laurence clenched his fist.
“You mean, we will be rich Dad……why are you always excluding me and my sister in this mission?” he asked and Bob rolls his eyes.
“Avia already has enough money to last her her whole life time, she has houses and cars and landed properties….. while you just lazy around… looking for free money, it doesn’t work that way son” he said and a mischievous knowing smirk formed on Laurence face.
“I’m not going to let you get those properties because they’re are mine” Laurence said and Bob frowned instantly.
“What are you talking about……?” He couldn’t get to complete the statement when he started coughing…. Laurence smriks as he watched him fall on the ground limply.
“What ……did you do…… to my drink?” Bob asked with difficulty and Laurence smriks……he grabbed the documents from the table and smiles as he caress it fondly.
“I’m putting you on hold while I take over…… don’t worry, I won’t kill you yet” he said and three large men entered and took Bob away, by now his eyes were shut and Laurence smrik grew wider.
“I told you I had other plans” he mutters as he followed the men almost immediately.
Chapter 27 & 28 : Adjusting to Married Life
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
It’s been days since our little moment in the living room and I don’t know if it’s just me but Jayson has been kinda friendly towards me.
He greets me every morning before going to work, he checks up on me before going to bed, although we still sleep differently and I respect that
He knows how to keep his cool even though I’m a huge pain on his àss and I sometimes catch him staring at me if am not looking.
I know this is all an act from my side but after that night, I honestly wanted to tell him the truth, I badly want to tell me that I’m not who he thinks I am…..I don’t want us to build a friendship based on lies.
I batrayed him and secretly work with his mom and if he’s ever going to find out, then I should be the one to tell him.
I climbed down the stairs and met him watching the TV…. there’s a medium size box on the table as I got closer he paused to look at me, a smile on his face and I instantly felt gulit taking his hilts on me.
Jayson is becoming soft because of my act, I want something real, I should tell him before it’s too late.
“Morning, starfish…..you slept well, I guess?” He asked on a go and I simply stared at the strange man in front of me.
“Starfish isn’t a nickname…. and yes, I slept well” I said with an eye roll and he chuckled…..scotting a little for me to sit beside him….. he’s become so friendly.
“That’s your nickname and I’m not changing it so get used to it” he said, his eyes still focused on the TV and I groaned.
“Fine, if you are going to give me an hideous nickname then I will just have to give you mine as well” I said and he raised an eyebrow.
“Whatever you say, Star” he said and I smiled.
“You see…. just call me star without adding the fish” I said and we both laughed lightly……my eyes trails to the box and like every other human being, I got curious.
“What’s in the box?” I asked and he looks at me…. taking the box and placed it on my thighs.
“Open it” he simply said and I stared at him with a puzzled look on my face, slowly taking the box and unwrapping it.
My eyes widened as I looked at him, he really kept to his word.
“You got me a brand new phone?….awww that’s so sweet of you” I goshed as I opened the box in a haste…..he didn’t say a word as he watched me destroy the poor box and brought out the phone…. it’s sparking new and the white color fitted it perfectly.
I didn’t bother to check the brand both I know it’s an expensive due to it’s smoothness, it doesn’t weigh much but the length is worth staring at.
“You like it?” He asked and I nod virgoursly…..he taps my head and I stared at him with a funny look on my face.
“You should charge it fully before using it” he said and I immediately felt the urge to tell him what I’ve been dying to keep inside.
He’s to sweet to be lied to and I can’t help but feel guilty at this point.
“Jay….” I called and he eyes slowly met mine, I guess he noticed the seriousness in my tone.
“Any problem Star?” He asked and my heart did a little flutter before looking at him, like do you blame me though?
“I really want to tell you something important” I said as all smile vaded off my face and he turned down the volume of the TV.
“I’m listening…..” He said and I swallowed hard as I fiddled with the phone I’m holding.
Where do I start from?, How do I even approach the situation?
I felt my courage slipping off me as my palms got sweaty……
“Are you okay?” He asked and I looked at him…..but I couldn’t keep much eye contact as I found my lids going down…. looking at the ground
He slowly touched my chin and raised my head with his index finger and I saw the concern in his eyes.
“What’s bothering you?” He asked again and I faked a smile.
You can do this Jasmine, just tell him now before things get out of control.
“Jayson, the thing is…..I…..umm….I sig….” I couldn’t complete my statement when his phone started ringing…..he slowly looks at it with reluctance written all over his face and took it.
“I really need to take this call….. we’ll talk later” he said as he walked towards the stairs and I covered my face with both hands.
Why did I fidget?….. it’s really hard to tell him seeing that we are finally getting close.
I shut my eyes as different thoughts surged through me….. looking at the phone as a bright smile plastered on my face.
“I will find a way to tell him, somehow” I said to myself as rested on the couch fully.
Secret hideout★★★
A dark room where light luminated from a small hole in the celling…. it’s really cold and wary.
Laurence dragged Avia into the room as she reluctantly followed him behind her…..her whimpers filled the silent area as her feet dragged roughly on the ground.
He held her hand tighly as they finally got to the room and he opened the door before pushing her in, she yelped a little as she looks around the room, it’s really dark.
“Turn on the lights you fool!” She snapped immediately and he turned on the light…. she gasped as she saw their father laying on the bed, his eyes were slightly open as he could barely move.
“Father!!” she whimpers as she scrambled towards him and held him to herself, she touched his eyes and nose…. practically all his body to see if he’s okay.
“He isn’t dead…. he’s just there like a vegetable” Laurence said with zero emotions as she slowly looks at him….. tears welled up in her eyes as she found herself chewing on the inside flesh on her lips.
“What did you do to him?” She asked with difficulty as she saw her father almost lifeless .
“Nothing much…. just sadated him a little” he said with a smirk and she slowly stood up.
“A little!!!?”
“What?, It’s not like he’s dead”he said and she rubs her forehead.
“I know what Dad wanted to do wasn’t right but we can’t kill our father……I can’t be part of that” she said and he walked towards her and taps her shoulder.
“I’m not going to kill him…..I just want to him to be vulnerable so I get what I want and all I have to do is wait for two months and some weeks, it’s that simple” he said and she looks at their father…..his eyes were on now on them but he couldn’t do anything.
“Are you going to kill Jasmine?” She asked and he stroked his chin.
“Only if she gives me a reason to besides…..the only business I have with Jasmine is her signature, Jasper is the one who have a score to settle with her” he said and she raised both eye in confusion.
“Wait……is it the Jasper I know?, the one who works at my place?” She asked as everything started making sense to her.
Jasper never really liked Jasmine, it’s all a trick?
“Yup….. and together, we will make Jasmine and Jayson regret ever crossing us” Laurence said and Avia lips parted slightly.
“Riley and Jayson’s sister wants Jasmine dead…..they asked me to help them and everything is set all ready” Avia said and Laurence smriks vanished as he stares at her with bulging eyes.
“What!!!!!?, If they succeed in killing Jasmine then I will not be able to take over……why would help them!?” He snapped and she ruffles her hair in utter confusion.
“I didn’t know that it will come to this…..we have to stop them before they carry out their plans” Avia said as anxiety laced her voice.
“Tell me everything you know….” Laurence trails and she looks at him…..a cough came from their father and Laurence smiled with a mischievous grin on his face.
⚡Mandy’s Hotel Room ⚡
She sat in front of the mirror with her legs across one another….. staring at herself with so much admiration.
Right from birth she has been gifted a slim beautiful body that makes her the center of attention but for some reason she has to compete with…. Jasmine.
Jasmine wasn’t attractive nor beautiful when they were young.
She was fat and round like a basketball….. her brown curls were not beautiful either…..she eats like a pig and that’s the reason she was fat.
Calling her chubby doesn’t match up with the hatered she has for her but rather it makes it feels as if she cared.
But despite her ugliness…… people still prefer her….they loved her and she gets all the attention in school and consequently Jayson fell in love with her.
They spent almost all the time together and that makes Mandy so mad….. thinking about it now only rekindles the hate.
When she heard about Jasmine’s death, she was elated….. words couldn’t describe how happy she was that Jasmine is finally gone but now that happiness has been shortened.
Even a blind man can recognize Jasmine, but she’s changed alot.
She’s now slim…..curvy and surprisingly beautiful.
“Fùck it!!!” Mandy cursed as she flings her hair brush across the huge mirror…. making other things fall along with it.
She breaths heavily as she stared at her reflection and slowly a smirk appeared on her lips.
She thought Jasmine was gone for good but she’s wrong and now she’s stolen Jayson from her…. again!!!
The door opened and Gina walked in with a huge man…… he’s wearing a mask and Mandy chuckled as she faced them.
“You really did it” Mandy said and Gina smiles mischievously.
“Riley and Avia hooked me up……I can’t wait for what’s going to happen” Gina goshed as Mandy stood up and walked towards the huge intimidating figure.
“Are you sure you will be able to do this job…..I want a trackless, clean motherfúcking job, I don’t want no mistakes” Mandy said and he nods.
“He can do it…. I’m absolutely sure of it” Gina said and Mandy smiles.
“I’m sure he knows everything about our target?” Mandy asked as she walked towards her draw.
“He knows everything…. I’m so excited” Gina said as she claps her hands lightly.
“Good….. take this, that’s half of what you asked for and I will pay you in full once everything is done…. remember, I want a clean job…..no tracks” Mandy said with gritted teeth and he collects the envelope….he nods at her before walking away and Gina hugs her excitedly.
“It’s better she dies now that Jayson doesn’t know who she truly is” Mandy said as she sat back slowly.
“But…..why can’t Jayson remember anything about her, I thought you three were friends” Gina asked thoughtfully and Mandy scoffed.
“I recognized her the very first time I set my eyes on her……I don’t know why Jayson doesn’t remember and I don’t care, plus I never really liked Jasmine, I only became friends with her because Jayson was her friend……I really wished she died in that car accident” Mandy said with hate.
“What car accident?” Gina asked with curiousity.
” You are so curious….. you will find out soon enough” Mandy said as Gina pouted in disappointment.
“It wouldn’t be bad if you tell me now” Gina said and Mandy sighs.
“Fine, I don’t how it happened, but Jasmine got into an accident along side with her parents that almost killed her, I heard Jasper was behind it …..I don’t know how honestly” Mandy said and Gina frowned.
“I’ve never seen Jasper…..my mom just told me he’s my elder brother” Gina said and Mandy smiles at her.
“Jasper is bad news, trust me, you do not want to know anything about him” Mandy said and Gina nods slightly.
But deep down, she really wants to know what truly transpired that separated her family and how her father died
M&K CLASSIC RESORT ✨
Mika entered the kitchen and no one was there, she actually came to check on Roland but couldn’t find him.
She shrugged her shoulders as she made to leave when she bumped into Delilah…..a frown appeared on her face instantly.
“Can I talk to you?” Delilah asked and Mika scoffed.
“No” Mika simply said and made to leave but Delilah stopped her.
Mika stared at her hand as Delilah held her tightly and she wriggles her hands off.
“Why are so mean to me?, We don’t even know each other to warrant such hatered” Delilah said and Mika couldn’t help but feel like something is up with her, Delilah was just to calm for her liking.
“You are pretending to be nice, and I hate fake people” Mika said and Delilah almost laughed.
“You don’t me me well enough to say that, or is it because of Roland?” Delilah asked and Mika’s lips parted slightly…..she immediately frowned as she taunts towards her with a glare.
“I don’t have the time to hold grudges over a boy, I don’t like you and we are never going to be friends…..stay away from me” Mika said in a whisper and Roland walked in…..he immediately sensed the tension between them and pulled them apart.
“What’s going on?” Roland asked and Mika stared at the both of them before walking away…. making sure she slammed the door shut, almost bringing down the building.
“I think she’s jealous” Delilah said and Roland frowned.
“Of what?” Roland asked and Delilah smile as she looks at him.
“Never mind, what do you want to do?” She asked and he looks at her with a suspicious smile.
“Nothing….” He said and she smiles at him with a knowing smrik behind the smile.
She’s going to make sure she achieves what she came here for.
✨Jayson’s Pov✨
I climbed down the stairs and couldn’t find Jasmine there anymore, she must be in her room.
My mind drifted off to how tensed she looked some hours ago, it felt like she was dealing with something disturbing and she badly wanted to share it.
My head turned as I saw her climbing down the stairs looking all dressed up, she’s putting on a nude brown gown that stopped just after her àss, hugging every single angle of her gorgeous body and a jacket on her shoulder, she wasn’t wearing the jacket and it had stripes on the sides
I didn’t know why but I suddenly felt somehow seeing her that exposed….why would she want to go out like that?
“I will back soon…” She said with a charming smile as she waved at me and I halted her immediately.
“Where are you going to dressed like that?” I asked rather possessively than I intended to.
She paused and looked at herself before looking back at me.
“I’m bored and I want to receive some fresh air, it’s been almost a week and I haven’t left this place, I don’t even know what the sky looks like anymore” she said and my eyes trails over her and her dress…..I don’t like how it looks on her.
It’s an attention seeker and Jasmine surely knows how to makes heads turn with this body of her’s….. and I can’t stand that.
” I don’t have anything against you going out, but I can’t let you go out in that dress….go change into something else or better still don’t go anywhere” I said with a serious tone and she titls her head in shock.
“Are you serious?, You might be my husband but you are not the husband to my closet, you can’t tell me how to dress, it’s my body and it’s not yours to command” she said as she stared at me dauntingly…..I walked up to her and she didn’t move an inch as she stared back at me in the eye.
No single makeup but she’s still captivating.
More reason why I’m worried about other men staring at her, I won’t and I would never take it.
“Go change…. right now” I said commandingly and she scoffed.
“You are talking bullshîts and it makes no sense….. I’m not going to change, does this dress affect you in any way?” She asked and I felt challenged, she’s too stubborn and daring.
“I don’t like provocative outfits…. certainly not to the woman I’m married to, what do you want people to say?” I asked and she rolled her eyes
“Is this about people or you!?” She snapped and I couldn’t take it anymore…..her being so stubborn is putting ideas in my head and she doesn’t seem to know that.
“Go change right now or you are not going anywhere” I said with gritted teeth and she moved closer to me.
“I’m not going to change and you can’t force me……” She trails and I grabbed her hands roughly, pulling her close to me as our bodies touched
“I dare you to say one more word contradicting mine and I swear, I will make you scream my name in ways you can’t imagine…” I said defiantly and her eyes widened as she opened her mouth to say something but no words came out.
“Dare me, Star…”
Chapter 29 & 30 : Testing Boundaries
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
My eyes widened in shock as my lips parted slightly…..his grip on my hand was frim and he looks dead serious right now.
I gulped down emptiness as we both stared at each other…. allowing the silence linger as I felt my body react to his words……a burning desire in the pit of my stomach as I almost tempted to push him.
I wanted to see what he can do, I badly wanted him to act on his words….to make me scream his name till my lungs give out and I can no longer breath.
He raised an eyebrow as I found myself numbed, still contemplating if I really want this man to have his way…..his brown orbs darkened as he stared down at me…..his intimidating figure hovering me as I suddenly felt like an ant ready to be swashed.
“I will go change….” My mouth said but my body and brain wanted something else….. staring at his muscled body is enough to make me lose control at some point.
He tactilely realsed my hands as I felt blood rush through the place his griped tightened on as I bit my lips to stifle the pains….. it’s not that painful but the fact that he’s been holding it for almost twenty minutes is enough to make me feel slight pain.
I stepped backwards as I glared at him…..why can’t I push him over the edge?….why am I suddenly feeling like a freaking vîrgin?
He kept his steadied gaze at me as I reluctantly moved backwards.
“Go on, or do you wanna see what my fingers can do to your body?” He said with a mischievous grin and I almost tripped over as I held the stairs for balance…..is he for real right now?
His smrik became watterly as he watched the expression on my face… savoring every moment of taunting me with his words.
If only he knew the effects his mere words are having on me right now, I wonder what will happen if he actually put his words into action?
I smriked inwardly as I climbed up the stairs and shut the door to my room with the lock….he doesn’t come in here anyway so what’s the use?
I flopped on the bed and took my phone…. it’s been fully charged and the only contacts I have are Mrs Mantinda and Mika.
Wondering how I got Mrs Mantinda’s number?, It’s on the contract we signed and I have my copy of the paper in here with me but it’s properly hidden.
I sighed as I opened a message and it’s from Mrs Mantinda.
💌 I’m having a business party although I won’t be there, but I would love for you to be there to fill in for me, you deserve a break from all this marriage drama, go have fun… it’s 7pm tonight and no, Jayson isn’t invited…. feel free to come with friends 💌
I smiled brightly as I saw that Jayson wasn’t invited….I can finally go out!…. and I’m definitely not telling him about it.
It’s 5:30pm and Jayson might step out….. bringing out my phone as I texted Mika immediately…. she’s going to be my plus 1.
M&K CLASSIC RESORT ✨
“You going somewhere?” Roland asked immediately Mika excitedly grabbed her bag.
“Well, I’m going to a party with Jasmine and you aren’t invited” Mika said sterning and Roland chuckled.
“I’m not going even though you invited me..” he said and she furrows her eyebrows.
“Why?” She asked with a not so concerned voice but deep down she actually felt somehow at his blunt statement.
“We are going to see the new movie premiere and I got us both VIP tickets to the front roll” Delilah’s voice suddenly blurts out as Mika trailed her gaze over to her.
Mika clutched onto her bag as Delilah held Roland’s hand and she stared at their hands with burning gaze as she felt something exploded in the pit of her stomach as she reluctantly looked away.
“I thought you got her tickets….” Roland asked Delilah and she smiles brightly while looking at the funny expression on Mike’s face.
“Opps, I forgot but you know, it doesn’t matter since she’s going to a party, we will have a good time together” Delilah said and Mika scoffed.
“Whatever” Mika said with an eye roll as she brushed past them….. Delilah immediately followed her and they got outside the glass door….it didn’t a minute for Delilah to grab Mika’s hand as she spuned her around virgoursly….. Mika gasped as their eyes met.
Delilah had a mischievous look on as she stared with Mike a smirk.
“I hope you are not jealous… Mika?” Delilah asked and Mika felt like slapping her.
“Who exactly are you?, I know you are up to no good so stay away from me!” Mika spat and Delilah laughs lightly.
“I know you are really angry about the fact that Roland and I are bonding……so I will kindly advise you to keep up with your pretense hatered while I have him….. besides he doesn’t like you” Delilah said with a goffy smrik and Mika shoved her hands away…..they were now facing each other directly.
“I knew you had something up your sleeves, but you are just fooling yourself because I don’t care if you two are together” Mika said and Delilah opened her mouth in a dramatic mocking shock.
“Give it up honey, you know you are lying…. it’s so clear, I mean I can see through you, so pretend all you want but Roland is mine, better back off” Delilah said and Mika lips parted in dismay as she stared at the evil grin on Delilah’s face.
The door opened and Roland poked his head….. Delilah was quick enough to see him and she hugs Mika…. Mika froze on her feet as Delilah held her friendly.
“And by the way I love your shoes…. have fun at the party” Delilah goshed excitedly, her evil grin vanishing and been replaced with a sweet smile as she walked up to Roland and he waved at Mika before they both entered.
Mika couldn’t believe it…. Delilah is a devil in sheep’s clothing and she’s super manipulative, she’s a two faced bîtch that wants to come in between her and Roland….. staring at the door one more time before dashing out of the building.
🌹Jayson’s POV🌹
A firm smrik on my face as I climbed down the stairs and I no noticed Jasmine no longer wants to leave, I was damn serious about my threat and one single move from her would have her on the tip of her toes and my name not leaving her mouth.
Coupled with the fact that I already have suspicions that she’s my long lost princess, I can’t seem to control myself around her and seeing her in that dress really did something funny to my body…..it took the whole strength in me not to have her in all fours.
She drives me nuts without even trying hard, her brown curls bouncing around each time she makes funny gestures at me, she’s way to cute to not notice, her positivity exoding her whole body, making me fall without even noticing it.
I won’t deny the fact that I’m insanely attracted to her, she’s filling up a blank space in my heart, she’s making me concerned about everything, the way she looks, moves, feels, dress, talk, walk…. literally everything about her makes my heart beat for no fucking reason.
She’s slowly wrapping me up her little fingers and I’m kinda scared, what if she’s not my Jasmine?
I can’t fall for another woman and once my source declares her false?, I will kick her out of my life for good.
My phone beeped and I smiled brightly as I head out….. shutting the door completely that I didn’t notice someone else as I drove off.
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
Mika arrived just in time and I opened the door for her.
“I’m so excited…. girls night out!” Mika yells loudly and immediately covers her mouth, ” is your hubby home?” She asked and I laughed at her weird behavior.
“No, he’s not…. which is why I will be doing what I want tonight and you’re coming with me” I said and she claps excitedly.
“Did something happen between the both of you?” Mika suddenly asked as she frowned a little.
“I’d rather not say….” I trailed as my cheeks almost heated up, my mind drifting off to what happened earlier.
Mika eyes suddenly lit up as she grabbed my hands.
“Oh my God!, did you guys had…..”
“Don’t say it!…..” I cut her off sharply “we didn’t do anything…. and we are never doing anything… just help me pick a nice outfit” I said hurriedly, dragging her up the stairs as she chuckles loudly.
“Keep pretending as if you don’t like this guy…..I can’t wait for you to fall head over heels for him and watch you have boy fever..” she said sarcastically and I thumped her forehead as we entered my room.
“So you want me to pick an outfit right….. hold on a second” Mika said as she entered my closet and in three seconds she was out with two dazzling dresses……I smiled as she wiggles both dresses in front of me.
“Are you going with the red or the blue?” She asked and I bit my lips in thought, since Jayson won’t be there why can’t I just have a little fun?
“Red…..I love it” I said and she immediately frowned as she shakes her head negatively.
“It’s too exposed, look at the stripes on the back and sides…. and the long slit…. what if Jayson sees you in this?” Mika protest and I stood up, taking the dress from her.
“Jayson ain’t my father plus he won’t be there, I feel like a granny in this marriage” I said with a pout and she sighs.
“Fine, as long as Jayson won’t be there, I guess it’s okay….. now time to find my dress” she said as she entered and within a second she was out with a matching red dress, only her’s was a bit covery.
“Even though your àss is bigger than mine, I think I would look fantastic in this dress” she said and we chuckled.
We started getting ready and in no time we were ready, we goshed at ourselves as we took a few pictures.
“We should hurry, we are almost late” Mika said and I took her hands, walking down the stairs as we met Noah standing in the living room.
He froze as our eyes met and looked at me and Mika before blinking repeatedly, I saw the words and numbness in his eyes but he just couldn’t say it, Jayson doesn’t know he has a treasure stored in his house…..me.
Growing up, I was always insecure of my body, my size was two times bigger than a bowling ball, my red cheeks and bugling eyes did no good as I looked like an alien…..well that’s what I was been referred to by my fellow age mates.
But I as I got older, I started noticing some changes and boom!….I turned out beautiful and thin….the good kind of thin.
“I’m sorry, but sir Jayson instructed me not to let you leave this house” Noah said and I threw a gaze at Mika and she equally stared at me.
“If you don’t let me go, I will not just make your life myserable but I was also put your job at stake, you know Jayson listens to me right?” I said with a smirk and he suddenly went cold as I shoved him out of the way with my right hand….. Mika giggled as we walked out and the driver took us away…..
The party★★★
You don’t need to be told twice that money is talking as we entered the venue……it was large and spacious as different decors filled the entire space….. immediately we stepped in different reporters and paparazzi flooded me and I did what I do best.
Posing for the cameras as their lights flashed on me and Mika, she was a little bit awkward but I was born an actress and since I’m the wife of a billionaire, I gotta act like it.
We managed to brush pass the crowd as we got in, cool lights and the calm senerade nerves calming music sent me in a completely different world.
“Wow, this place is amazing…. I’m so excited” Mika goshed as we stood at the center and different big personalities were simply drinking, chatting with one another or dancing to the slow music.
“Well, since we are our plus 1, let’s dance” I said childishly as I pulled Mika towards the dance floor and she giggled, the slow music continued and we danced to the beats….. holding hands as we swinged and laughed while at it.
“Hello ladies” a calm voice interupts our dance as we faced the direction simontenously….. they were two good looking guys and they both hands two drinks, one on each hand as they extended it and we looked at each other before taking it.
“I’m Jarred” the first guy said to me and I smiled.
“And I’m Alfred” the other one said and I looked at Mika.
“Are you twins?” Mika asked before I could and Jarred smiles.
“No, it’s just a coincidence….. do you mind us taking a sit” he asked and before I could answer Mika was already gone with Alfred……I opened my mouth as words couldn’t describe how pissed I am at her but I had no option than to sit with this good looking guy in front of me
Oh, man!
✨Jayson’s POV✨
I sat down quietly in the empty restaurant as it was almost 10.
It’s been hours and my sources isn’t here yet, ruffing my hair as I saw him coming and I breathe out in relief.
“So?” I asked and he smiles at me before pulling out three pictures.
“She’s your girl” he said and for a moment I thought I had lost my earring, I gulped down nervously as I waited for his explanations.
“You see this picture? It’s from three years ago before she started working, when asked in an interview about what her childhood was like, she said she couldn’t remember as she was involved in her accident that killed her parents, in the process she lost her memories due to some fractions in her brain” he explains and I felt beads of sweat forming on my forehead.
“So I did some investigations and descoverd she had an accident exactly the day and time you also did….. fast-forward she attended the same school with you when you were little and all her favorites matches with the one you told us” he said and I nod….. it’s all making sense now.
“Her birthday are the same with the one you told us, practically everything matches….. and this picture is when she was in highschool, she couldn’t attend college because of low funds….. and this last picture here was found in her house she used to stay” he said and I took the picture.
I couldn’t believe it, my eyes became watterly as I stared at our pictures from when we were young, all doubts erased from my mind as I was convinced that my Jasmine, my Star….. she’s alive.
I looked up at him and he smiled at my expression, my happiness knew no bounds as I couldn’t even say anything….. this new descovery, it’s the biggest news in my life.
“She also has past trumas, she was involved in molestation by her uncle but no traces of him were found” he said and my smile vanished as anger replaced it within seconds.
I looked at the picture and clenched my fists.
How dare that beast hurt my Star, my empress, my everything!!?
“Double your checks, I need to know exactly where he is….. find him!!!” I yelled and my phone started ringing.
I rolled my eyes as I picked the call.
“What!” I snapped and I could hear Noah’s shaky voice.
“Jayson, ummm….. your wife is at the party hosted by your mother…..I thought you should know since it’s been hours and she isn’t back yet” he said and I felt something snapped in my head…..I didn’t know what it is but on seconds I was in my car, driving recklessly to the party venue.
Party★★★
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
“Oh my Jarred, you are so funny!” I said as we both laughed heartily to his story and I tried to suppress my laughter.
Honestly, Jarred is a really good person and he’s fun too….. he’s from Las Vegas and he’s also into different businesses…..turns out he’s a big shares holder with Mrs Mantinda’s clothing brand.
He stopped laughing for a minute as he stared at my finger.
“You are married?” He asked.
“Yes, Jayson Bartle is my husband” I answered and I saw the disappointment in his eyes….. that’s weird.
“I guess I should mind the way I flirt with you since you are married to my business associate’s son” he said and I chuckled.
The music suddenly stopped playing as everywhere went silent, I furrowed my eyebrows as I looked around, Mika wasn’t in sight and I realized she must have gone with Alfred.
That bîtch!
“Come on, I can take you home” Jarred offered as he took my hands and I smiled at him lightly.
“You have one second to take your hands off her’s or else you want to become one handed” Jayson’s voice pierced through the room as I stood numbed….. Jarred slowly let go of my hand as Jayson took heavy strides towards me……he grabbed my hands and started pulling me out of the room.
“Jayson stop this madness, people are watching us!!!” I half yelled but it all fell on deaf ears as we got out, I stopped moving and he glared at me.
“If you don’t start walking, I’m going to make you” he said and I scoffed….. looking away as a mild gasp escaped my lips…….he threw me over his shoulder and I couldn’t hide my shock as people outside started looking at us….I covered my face for a minute before opening my eyes again.
“Let me go!!!, put me down!!!” I yelled as I kicked my legs and hit his back repeatedly but he didn’t budge.
And I did the next thing that came to my mind as I sinked my teeth on his middle back and a hard smack landed on my butt.
“Ouch!!!! Jayson!!!!!!….. you mainac!!” I groaned as my butt stinged.
He got to his car and like a peice of paper, I was inside the car….I couldn’t recollect myself as he shut the door….I banged repeatedly as I tried to open it but it was locked.
He got to the other side and entered, a looks at me and I saw anger flashed in his eyes…..why is he mad?
And that’s when it hits me, he doesn’t like me dressing like this, I gulped down as we drove back home, yeah….I called it home because that’s where I live and this annoying possessive man is making me go crazy.
The ride back was silent, and we got home……he didn’t say a word…..I know he’s angry as he opened my side of the door.
“Lets go inside” he said coldly and I folded my hands across my chest……he hissed in irritation as he pulled me up and before I knew it he carried me in on his shoulders again with ease…. damn, this man won’t be the end of me!!!
“Put me down!!!!” I yelled as we got in, he shut the door and dropped me, my feet touched the ground and I staggered as I felt my vision slightly blurry due to the way he carried me.
“What is wrong with you!!!” I yelled and he turned sharply at me.
“I told you about your dressing and how much I hate it!, I can’t stand you going out like that and you know it but you choose to defy me!” He snapped and I gulped down emptiness….. this man is something else.
“It’s my body and not yours!, Stop being fucking possessive” I said angrily and he started leaving.
“Jarred is way better than you!, He’s calm and collective and I bet he’s a great kisser too that’s why you are just jealous!!!!” I said before I could stop myself and he stopped dead on his tracks.
“What did you just say?” He asked and he started walking towards me and I stood my ground.
“You heard me and why are you being like this!, You asked me to stay outta your way, why are you complicating things?” I yelled and he was now inches apart from me.
“Because you are mine!!, no one else has the right to look at you the way I do…. you are mine and mine alone!!” He yells again and I flinched….. different emotions surging through me as I stared at the hurt in his eyes….I haven’t seen this expression on him before…. it’s different, it’s new…. it’s something I’m wowed to see.
His brown orbs darkened as we stared at each other, I can’t hide it anymore, I’m definitely attracted to this man more than I thought.
“Then claim me, Jay make me yours….” I trailed and the I didn’t know what happened next but my back suddenly colided with the metal door and I gasped in pain……my gasp got shortened as I felt his strong arms over my body, shutting down all my thinking sense as he slammed his lips on mine.
His weight slightly on mine as our lips fought for dominance….. and of course he won.
He trails wet kisses on my neck as I ducked backwards…. giving him free access to the longing feeling within me….. reconnecting our lips as he bit down on my bottom lip….. diving his tongue into my mouth as things got heated.
I grabbed his shoulders as I pulled him closer to myself, hugging him as our bodies became one, trying to get as much of each other in a little amount of time as I felt myself slipping over the edge with the way his lips worked on mine, it’s a crazy feeling as I moaned into his mouth in escasy and his hands trails over to my exposed thigh….. caressing it softly.