Chapter 37 & 38 : Strengthening the Relationship
✨ Jayson”s POV✨
I suddenly shoot my head up from the system as I felt a pang on my chest, I shut my eyes closed and opened them slowly as I tried to mask out the uneasy feeling clouding my mind…. this isn’t normal, definitely not, I’m not stressed out or anything so why do I suddenly feel…. bothered
It’s past midnight and I know Jasmine would be slightly angry, but right now it’s not about her anger, why do I feel like she’s in danger?
I opened my phone for the first time since I came to work and my eyes widened.
Text: Jayson, you are ten minutes late, where are you?
Text: Jay, now you are an hour late, I’m bored, but just so you know, I’m mad at you.
Text: Jay, I’m watching a movie and I’m not feeling it, come home soon, or else I might just go out in a kinky dress (wink emoji, smile emoji and a frown emoji).
I actually chuckled at that but read further as I slowly stood up.
Text: Jay, why are you fúcking late?????
I sighed as I dailed her number but she’s not picking.
“What the fúck?” I muttered as I tried again and again and again till I suddenly felt something burning down my throat, this is definitely not normal, Jasmine can’t ignore my calls, she can but still, I don’t think everything is fine.
I looked out the window and it’s raining, definitely it’s going to start pouring heavily, I fastened my seat belt as I drove off roughly, my hands shaking, I could literally hear the thumping of my own heart as I swiveled right, heading directly for my mansion….our mansion.
The first thing I noticed almost made me pee on my pants as the gate was opened, I drove in and one of the securities made his way towards me.
“Why are the goddamn lights off?” I asked as I looked around and my house seems to be the only place without lights.
“We noticed the weather and decided to back it to the generator just Incase” he said and I simply walked in.
“Be fast about it!!!” I yelled as I entered and darkness eglofed the entire living room, I took a few steps to observe and I figured out Jasmine isn’t in the living room so I furged upstairs.
My heart acceleration getting out of control as I climbed hasteningly, lossening my tie so I could breathe properly as I felt air fleeing off….I heard a thud and my heart skipped a beat…the bad kind of beat as I hurriedly went upstairs.
“Jayson, is that you” Jasmine’s cute yet scared voice said and I paused for a minute, wondering the noise was coming from.
“Star, I’m right here, just hold on” I said but I guess she didn’t hear me because I heard another panic cry as she was sniffing madd… she’s obviously scared to the core…the rain intensified and she shrikes.
“Jay!, say something, you are scaring me!!!” She yelled and I quickly pulled out my phone, turning on the light as I heard her struggling whimpers, is she fighting with someone?
I hurriedly got to the hallway and her eyes met mine, she shook her head repeatedly as she suddenly covers her ears, yelling out her lungs as she fell down flat on the ground.
“Jasmine!!!” I yelled as well, hurrying towards her as the lights finally came on, she was sweating profusely, despite the heavy rain, her temperature could boil an egg.
I tossed my phone aside as I cupped her in my arms, I checked her pulse and luckily she’s still breathing, her hair was drenched in sweat, her whole body was sloppy….
“What the fúck happened to you, Star?” I asked rehetoricaly as I carried her and placed her on the bed, she screeches her face in hurt, I could clearly see her struggling with some unexplainable pain, her lungs moving up and down as she swallows hard, soft whimpers escaping her lips as I watched her….my Star is in pains and I have no fùcking idea on what’s going on.
I scratched my head as I dashed into the bathroom, soaking up a towel in water as I squeezed it hard, folding it in a rectangle shape and placed it on her forehead, she jerked a little as I sat besides her….her body was hot, extremely hot and she’s shivering hard.
I rubbed my forehead as confusion laced through me, slowly I took her shaky hands in mine, caressing it gently as she breaths heavily, she subconsciously turned her head sideways for about five seconds and finally calmed down a little….her grip tightened on mine as she stopped whimpering, rather she snuggled up to me.
“Jayson?” She called half unconsciously and as her eyes flutters a bit, barely able to keep them open and I layed besides her….her weak eyes still on mine as she released cold breathes, the heavy rain making her shiver despite the fact that she’s burning hot.
“I’m right here Star” I managed to say and she smiles before snuggling deeper, resting her body on my as I opened my arms wide enough for her petite body to fit in, caging her in my warmth.
“Don’t leave me alone…. don’t go anywhere, please” she pouted with her eyes closed and I kissed her forehead reassuringly, locking my grip on her as she layed sideways, stuffing her face in my chest as a small smile plastered on her face.
I watched her carefully, observing the way her whole body heaved up and down slowly and her temperature is getting better….ish.
I took the towel off and tossed it aside, grabbing the back of her head as inhaled her sweet hair scent, watching her sleep peacefully, the heavy rain drowning her soft breaths.
She’s mine, mine to touch, hold, love and own…. completely.
The Next Day★★
✨Jasmine’s Pov ✨
I snuggled up to the broad figure besides me, trying to get as much comfort as possible as it suddenly became so safe sleeping in his arms, feeling his pulse as I layed still, he doesn’t move, rather he pulled me closer into his warmth as I sprawled my legs over his, interlocking him, as we were literally hugging each other whilst sleeping.
I remembered everything clearly, it was an imagination, the flash of light I thought was lightening was actually Jayson’s phone, he came for me right when I needed him the most, he’s suddenly became my protector, someone who looks out for me.
Weeks ago we were loggerheads, fighting, grumbling, Ignoring each other’s existence….I don’t know what changed, I really can’t tell why Jayson is suddenly close to me, he’s englofing me with a strange feeling I’m yet to accept.
He did say he loves me, but maybe it’s just because of the heat in the moment at that time, we were drowned in pleasure and really didn’t know what we were saying.
I said a lot of things, most things I really can’t remember but this strange feeling of suddenly finding peace in his arms, I feel safe, I feel this warmth exoding from me, making me to question what I truly feel for him.
Love?
Lust?
Or is this all a game?
I opened my eyes and looked up at him, he obviously didn’t sleep a wink last night due to the fact that I was shivering, I saw how worried and concerned he was, I can’t even bring myself to tell him the truth….. it’s going to break him.
I don’t want to shatter this little trust friendship between us, I don’t love him, certainly…..but I do care about what he feels and I can’t bare seeing him hurting, is that what loving someone actually feels like?…… don’t answer that question, please.
My hands subconsciously trails on his perfect jawline, the thin line between his lips, his gorgeous cheekbone…..his closed eyes that I know by now would be glistening brown each time he looks at him.
How can someone be this perfect, this handsome, a perfectly sculpted human grace of destruction, he’s dangerously breathtaking, looking up close now makes me see just how beautiful he is.
Yes, I used the word beautiful because mere words can’t describe just how attractive this man is.
Even without my pills I survived yesterday because of him, I could have landed in the hospital or even worse, fall into a huge sickness but just his touch did the magic, just his warmth made me feel better, as addictive as a drug, I felt ease….. this aura of calmness eloping me as he covers me with his body, I can’t explain how he did it, the more I think about it, the more dazed I become.
I smiled as my fingers trails to his lips, his perfect lips, it’s been two days and I haven’t kissed him…..I suddenly felt the burning urge to close the space between us, I missed the feeling and the excitement it registers through my cells.
A mild gasp escaped my lips as he suddenly scoops me in his arms, making me lay directly on his body, a small smile on his face as he held my waist possessively with both hands and I rested my head on his chest, feeling and hearing his soft heartbeats syncing with mine.
“Morning Star” he mumbles, feeling the vibration on my chest and I suddenly wondered the reason behind the nickname he gave me.
” Why do you call me Star, what’s the reason behind it?” I asked and he poised his lips as I felt him caressing the thin line on my spine, sending cold shivers entirely to my body.
“Aren’t you curious cat?, why don’t you figure it out?” he asked, I raised my head and our eyes met…. and awwww his morning face!…. God help me!!!!
“Just tell me the reason, you don’t have to be a dîckhead over everything” I mumbled and his hands slide to my àss and my body stiffened…. literally.
“Your eyes” he said and I furrowed my eyebrows.
“My eyes?” I asked quizzically and he made me lay my head back on his chest, as I heard every single beat his heart makes…..his hands trailing off my àss to my middle back…..curse me for noticing every single move he makes.
“You have the prettiest eyes and they shine so bright, your bright eyes, I can’t seem to get enough of it” he mumbles and raised my head again and he chuckled, he’s so carefree and that makes my heart melts.
“Thanks for yesterday, I really appreciate” I said raising my body halfway to see his face properly.
“You scared the shît outta last night Star, what’s the reason behind your fright?” He asked and I gulped down emptiness as I looked at his eyes, his pulpits dancing from side to side as they await my answers.
“I’ve been like this for years Jay, losing my parents in a terrible accident, the heavy rain drowning them in the pool of their blood as they were carried away, I passed out and when I woke up, I couldn’t remember anything, not even my name” I narrated and he brought his hands to my cheeks, squeezing them softly as a tear slipped down my eyes….
“But when I was brought to my parents ward, my Dad was dead and my Mom was barely breathing, I remembered her face, and she called me by my name and that was the last time I saw her, she died in my arms and ever since then, I had this panic anxiety in me, I was advised to take drugs to suppress the pains, I’ve lived on drugs Jay……I…..” I said as low sobs choked me and tears bridging my eyes, I intentionally didn’t tell him about my mother’s warning, I honestly don’t want any rift between this beautiful relationship between us.
“It’s okay, don’t say anything else” he said as he pulled me into a warm hug and I squeezed myself, savoring every single moment as he caress my back soothingly.
“Tea?” He offered and I took the mug from him and he sat besides me with his mug, it’s a matching color and watched him took a sip before I slowly took mine and I almost choked on it.
His eyes widened as I pushed the mug towards him and he furrowed his eyebrows.
“What happened?” He asked and I cleaned my tongue with my hands trying to get over the terrible taste, it’s awfully bitter and definitely not what I expected when he said he wanted to make tea….. like who doesn’t know how to make tea?, Obviously Jayson.
“What did you put in it?, It’s awfull!” I quaked and he shakes his head before taking the mug, gulping the whole damn thing as I stared in awe
“Maybe it’s your mouth, did you brush properly?” He asked nonchalantly and I hit him.
“You are insane Jayson, I swear to God I’m going to throw up on you if you don’t tell me what you put in that thing you almost killed me with” I asked with a smile and he stood up, immediately he did I also stood up and made to run but he caught me.
“Let me go!” I shrikes as he locked me in his tight grip and forced me to look at him.
“Say the key word and I will let you go” he said huskily and I rolled my eyes.
“Àsshole, let me go” I said sarcastically and he chuckled.
“You called my tea awful after I spent minutes making it for the both of us and now you are calling me an àsshole?, you little sponge” he said freeing on of his hand as he pokes my forehead and I whined a little.
“Because it’s awful and I almost vomited, yuck!!!” I mocked and he held my chin tightly, our bodies pressed against each other as his eyes darted all over my face at once.
“And now you are going to kiss this same awful tea right out of my mouth” he blurted out and my eyes widened as I struggled to free myself but it was futile, I’m trapped in his tight grip and there’s no escaping.
“There’s no escaping this one, Starlight” he said as if he’d read my thoughts and a light chuckle escaped my lips.
“You are mean…. like terribly mean, I hate you” I joaked and he smriks…. pulling my chin upward to meet his burning gaze.
“I love you too” he said and my eyes softened for a while, this is the second time he’s saying this…..I thought the first one wasn’t intentional but now, I don’t even know what to feel as I looked at him, his eyes puring affection as my thoughts got interupted with his lips on mine.
Yes, I’ve missed this feeling, this rush of adrenaline running through my veins as he bites and nibbled on my lower lip, feasting on it as a low moan escaped my mouth, he takes that as an advantage to swive his tongue into the deepest region of my mouth, I could literally feel his tongue hitting the dangling thingy at the back of my throat.
I groaned as he lifts me up, locking my legs around him as my hands found it’s way into his dark brown curls, getting lost in it as tugged on it, playing with it as he ravaged my lips….. our tongue dancing against each other as I opened wide enough to feel every inch of him inside me….. just this feeling alone is driving me nuts.
I felt movements as he walked up the stairs, not breaking this kiss as I start running out of air, I didn’t want to stop and he doesn’t look like he’s stoping either as he pushed the door open, getting lost in his world.
Roland walked out of the kitchen and met Delilah entering with a small brown bag in her hand, her smile widens as she walked up to him
“What’s in the bag?” Roland asked and she clicks her tongue and hid it behind her.
“It’s a little present for a special someone” she said with a blue eyes sinking deeply into his.
“Your boyfriend’s birthday?, I presume” he asked and she chuckles awkwardly.
“I don’t have a boyfriend” she said throatily and he almost chuckled but suppressed it.
The awkward silence lingering as she walked past him and dropped the bag on the counter.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were single” he voiced out to her hearing and she waved her hands whlist smiling.
“I’m not offended, besides, I’m not the only one who is single around here” she said with a smirk and he raised his eyebrows, he wanted to say something but Avia’s heel’s clicking disrupted his thoughts.
“Umm, Delilah, I need you to go to the store room and take out the mixed boxes…. please those boxes contains food….raw food and you know what that means?” She narrows her gaze and Delilah nods while walking away…..she stole a glance at Roland but he wasn’t looking, his eyes were on his phone and Mika’s number was clearly displaying on his screen.
Delilah entered the store room and coughs as dust almost choked her but she managed to spot the boxes pilled up and she groans
If Mika were here she would have been the one to do this but too bad she’s dead.
“Stupid work!!, Roland I’m only here because of you, and now I’m almost regretting it but it’s only a matter of time before I get you and once I do….oh my goodness! ” She sequels happily as she claps her hands together.
Taking in deep breaths as she carried eight boxes at once, they weren’t heavy but it’s impossible for her to see what’s up front….she tried to walk but almost interwined her legs, causing her to stumble a little but she maintained her stance.
“I hate this job with passion!!” She groans angrily as she slowly head for the door, they were six boxes left but she will come back for them after keeping the ones she’s holding.
She barely made it to the door and her hands started hurting her slightly and she hissed….. staggering from side to side as she slowly gets to the door.
“Here, let me help you” a voice said and she sighs in relief as she hands four boxes, remaining four as she smiles.
“Oh my, thank you so muuuuuch!!!” Delilah shrieks as the boxes falls from her hand and Mika grinned, holding the four boxes as Delilah couldn’t believe her eyes, she stumbled backwards as she fell flat on her butt….her eyes almost bulging out of it’s socket.
“Surprise to see me?” Mika said with a smirk as she threw the boxes at Delilah and started walking up to her as Delilah crawls backwards on her butt.
“No, this isn’t happening, no way” Delilah mumbles as fear surged through her and Mika won’t stop moving.
Chapter 39 & 40 : Love and Loss
“No, this isn’t happening, no way” Delilah mumbles as fear surged through her and Mika won’t stop moving.
Delilah kept crawling backwards till her back hit the wall and eyes widened as Mika got closer, taking each step with a sinister glint in her eyes, making Delilah’s forehead soaked with sweat, she felt something running through her back and that’s when she noticed she’s sweating profusely.
“You can’t be alive….. you are dead” Delilah lips jammed together as she covers her mouth almost immediately as Mika lowered herself down, making Delilah shrink in despair and fear.
“Am I supposed to be dead?, Delilah?” Mika asked with her smile spreading wider as she grabbed Delilah’s hand and a yelp escaped her lips and Mika slammed it shut with her right hand, Delilah was breathing heavily as they stared at each other.
“The reaction on your face right now is priceless, and I can cross several mountains just to get this same reaction on your face, over and over and over again…. bîtch” Mika said and Delilah muffled sounds was the only thing that could be heard as she managed to push Mika off her, standing on her feet but the fear is still there, eating her deep down.
“How are you still breathing?, you are supposed to be dead!” Delilah snapped and Mika scoffed loudly…. flipping her hair behind with a smirk
“I would have been dead, if your stupid allie hadn’t been stupid, but guess what?, I’m not dead and you better watch your mouth or else I will kill you right here and no one would ever find out” Mika said with gritted teeth and Delilah shook her head as she suddenly reached for her phone but she couldn’t find in her pocket.
Her eyes almost popped out as Mika pulled out the phone behind her, twrilling it as Delilah reached for it but Mika stepped backwards, causing Delilah to almost fall on her face, she looks up at Mika and Mika smiles brightly.
“Don’t try to act smart with me, you see the only reason the cops aren’t here right now is because I haven’t decided to call them yet, but I will if you don’t behave and listen to me” she said and Delilah steps backwards.
“What do you want?” Delilah asked and Mika raised an eyebrow.
“Well, I have all the messages you and Alfred sent to each other which is proof that you wanted to kill me, so now, you are going to have to do anything I say, anything at all….no matter what it is” Mika said and Delilah almost choked on her silava as Mika tossed her phone towards her and she caught it.
“Are blackmailing me?, well the only reason I wanted you dead was because you are a threat to my love life and I wanted you out of the way, since you actually didn’t die?, don’t you think it’s wise we forget about everything and move on with our lives” Delilah said with a smirk and Mika laughed out mockingly as she steps closer.
“And you expect me to just ingore the glaring fact that you wanted me dead?, don’t be stupid or else I will just go to the police and press charges against you, imagine your life in prison if I do so and Roland ending up with me” Mika said and Delilah felt her throat drying up as Mika words peirced her heart.
Screw Alfred!, That walking dead bastard!!!
“Fine, I will do whatever you want just please don’t let anyone know about this, if anyone finds out then my life would be over!” She semi yelled and Mika stroked her cheeks as she stared at the door.
“I want you to out there and tell Avia that you won’t take out these boxes…..if she really wants the boxes out then she should come take them herself” Mika commanded and Delilah’s facial expression knew no bounds as she stared at Mika as if she’s grown horns.
“I can’t do that!, She’s going to fire me!” Delilah agonized and Mika scoffed, walking towards the door as she opened it.
“Hold on let me look around to see how many fúcks I can give….” Mika said pretending to observe the whole place and looks back at Delilah….. ” You see, none” Mika said with a smirk and Delilah reluctantly moved her feet as she got to the door where Mika stood.
“Can’t I do something else?, Please” Delilah pleaded as she clutched onto her uniform.
“Oh, trust me, there are alot of things I have planned for you, don’t you think you should hurry up?, Avia must be wondering what’s taking you so long” Mika said as she pushed Delilah out and she stumbled…. maintaining her balance as she walked towards the main resort.
Mika had a deadly joker clown look on as she followed Delilah, Delilah was visibly shaking as she approached Avia.
“Hey!, What took you so long and where are the goddamn boxes!?” Avia thundered as Delilah rubbed her sweaty palms on both sides of her uniform.
Roland looked up from his phone and Mika stood with a smirk as she watched the drama in front of her.
She’s going to make life a living hell for Delilah before finally reporting her to the cops, but for now, it wouldn’t be such a bad thing to have a little fun, now would it?
“I’m not taking out the boxes” Delilah voiced out and Avia blinks repeatedly as she looked around, trying to figure out if she was actually referring to her.
“Pardon?, what did you just say?” Avia asked again and Delilah took in deep breaths as she looks back at Mika, Mika winked at her with a smirk as she faced Avia who is still confused as fúck.
“I said I’m not taking out the boxes, if you want the boxes then go get them yourself” Delilah finally voiced out audibly and Mika rubbed her hands together as she sat down, Roland couldn’t believe his ears as he watched the whole senerio.
“Are you insane!?, You dare talk to me in that manner!?” Avia thundered as she glared at Delilah.
“So?, What are you going to do about it?, I said I’m not doing what you asked, deal with it and stop bothering me!” Delilah snapped as she rolled her eyes and walked out on Avia before she says anything else.
Avia mouth was wide open as Mika couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly, she’s loving the whole thing, killing two birds with one freaking stone….. Roland followed Delilah immediately and Mika scoffed as she watched Avia stormed out.
“This is going to be super fun!!!!” She sequels as she kicks her feet and hands, settling down as she stared at her phone.
Ten missed calls and several unread messages from Jasmine, she gulped down as she tossed her phone away, looking at no one in particular as she devilshly comes up with the next task for Delilah.
“Delilah!, what happened back there?, do you actually realized what you’ve done?, you could get fired” Roland said and Delilah stopped walking as she slowly turned around.
“Why are you following me?, can’t you see I want to be alone?” Delilah asked as she suddenly felt irritated and Roland frowned upon her attitude.
“Why are suddenly acting strange?” Roland asked as he stared down at her quizzically.
“It’s none of your business, stop following me” she retorted as she made to leave but he held her hand and she groans.
“You can’t just walk out on me and expect me not to be worried about you, you are my friend and it’s not nice if you are acting strange and I have no idea why” he said softly and her heart squeezed with an unexpected hurt.
Friend?
Friend?
Fùck friend!, she can’t risk killing someone for his sake and still get friend zoned!, that’s messed up, she’s messed up.
“Let me go Roland, I want to be alone” she said under her breath but he didn’t budge.
“It’s either you tell me or we continue standing here” he said frankly and she scoffed….. she can’t believe how clueless he can be
Like, doesn’t he have eyes, is he blind?, Can’t he read the signs in front of him?
He’s just cute….but very gollible and dull, if it were other guys?, They would have figured out by now or maybe he’s just ignoring the fact that two girls are into him.
“I said let me go!” She half yelled as she pushed him off, glaring hard at him before walking away like she never stood there
Roland watched her retreating figure and sighs as he brought out his phone.
“It’s official, she has something she’s hiding” he mutters as he slowly walked away.
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
I tossed my phone away as Mika refused to pick nor reply my messages, she’s obviously mad at me and she has every right to
If Mika can be this angry, how would Jayson react?
He wouldn’t find it funny at all and he’s going to hate me for life if I tell him about it, or maybe not?
It’s hard to tell what’s going to happen, seeing that we are now awfully close, he’s now super clingy and well, i love it…..no I don’t, I can’t love anything.
I sigh for the hundredth time as I felt a pair of strong yet mild hands covering my eyes, a small smile creept on my face as I placed my hands over, inhaling his minty manly scent, a scent I’ve come to recognized even in my sleep.
“Jay, it’s really funny considering the fact that we are the only ones who live in this big mansion” I said with a chuckle and he pinched my cheeks as I let out a light giggle.
“Ouch!, That hurts” I rolled my eyes playfully as he hugged me from behind, his hands over my shoulders as I held his.
“You are being a killjoy, you could have just played along” he grumbled and I raised an eyebrow…. although I can’t see his face, but I definitely know he’s smiling.
“Oh really?, now I’m a killjoy?, Screw you” I muttered as I try to wriggle out of his grip but he held me still, pressing my shoulders with his weight and I think I might pass out soon.
“You already did few hours ago….. want more?” He whispered in my ears and I felt something tingle down my spine as I poked his head resting on mine.
“You are being naughty again….go away!” I whined and he chuckled as he finally released me and I breathe out in relief, honestly I thought he was going to shrink me with his huge figure.
“I’m bored, let’s do something fun” he said and I looked at him.
“Movie?…..” I suggested and he smiles as he hurriedly sat besides me, laying his head on my thighs as I subconsciously found myself caressing his brown curls….I would never admit this, but his hair is really smooth and fluffy.
He took the remote control and my throat itched to tell him the truth, but what if he reacts terribly to it, kicking me out of his life and ruining everything that we’ve managed to build.
Not that it matters but I don’t know, I don’t think he’s faking his affection towards me and I’m certainly enjoying our time together, I don’t want it to end, not now at least.
“Jay?” I called and he tears his gaze off the TV and look up at me, our brown orbs meeting each other, creating a sweet friction as I continued to dip my long fingers into his hair, I could never get tired of feeling the smooth texture and softness it brings to my finger’s pad.
“Umm, Star” he answered and I cleared my throat.
“Hypothetically speaking, what if, just what if, you know, one day you find out that this marriage of ours was actually planned…. what will you do?” I blurted out and he frowned a bit as he held my hands, I saw the flash of unbelieve and hurt but it wasn’t deep….he slowly raised his head from my thighs as I looked at him.
“You don’t want to know my reaction Star, drop that question” he sounded serious and I felt my palms sweaty as I pulpits danced with his, looking at each other but his gaze was intense and the atmosphere became stuffy.
“I was just asking, it’s not as if we’re in an arranged marriage or anything, I just wanna know what your reaction would be” I ventured and he raised his eyebrows in a questioning manner.
“I won’t be able to comprehend what my reaction would be, I don’t even want to imagine that I’m in an arranged marriage with you, I know my mom forced us to get married but I’ve come to like the person whom I once hated, and I don’t want that to end” he said as he held my hands and I pulled him into my warm embrace.
Shutting my eyes closed as tears threatened to fall out but I struggled to keep them in check.
How do I bring myself to tell him that his worst fear, is actually real…..that I’m nothing but a fregment of his imagination and all these isn’t real….. the wedding ring on my finger is fake.
It’s barely three weeks and he has fallen for me, the initial plan was to report immediately he opened up to me about his feelings but now?, I can’t even bring myself to tell him or his mother anything.
I’m stuck in a big mess.
“It’s okay Jay, I’m here for you, I will always be here for you” I muttered as I rubbed his back soothingly…..in as much as it sounded as a big lie…. it’s actually the truth and I meant it.
I can’t risk telling Jayson the truth now, not after hearing what he said, I can’t bare to see him sad or broken because of me, it’s going to shatter my entire existence, it’s going to turn my already cloudy world into a storm of pain, I just can’t hurt him.
He smiles at me before resting his head in the initial position.
“I miss you Star, and I can’t wait to have you back” he said and I stared at him with mixed emotions running through me.
Have me back?….. does that ring a bell?
“Arrrrrrragh!!!!” Delilah yells as she trashed Alfred’s mirror as it broke into pieces I’m front of her.
She immediately left for his tiny apartment right after pushing the love of her life away, that hurts!
She saw the confusion on Roland’s eyes.
“What’s come over you!?, you are destroying my room!” Alfred snapped and she grabbed the hem of his shirt, fisting it in both hands as she pulled him close with a glare on her face.
“I will do more than destroying your stupid room if you don’t shut the fúck up you bloody bastard!” She shouted and he shoved her away….but that doesn’t stop her from slapping the living day lights out of him.
The slap echoed through the room as Alfred held his burning cheek and she dipped her hands into her hair as she suddenly felt like passing out.
“Did you just slap me?” His voice came out with disbelief and she glared at him.
“I thought you said you killed her?, I thought you finished the goddamn job!?, That bîtch is still alive and she’s breathing!!” She yelled and he furrowed his eyebrows.
“That’s impossible, I killed her, I made sure she stopped breathing before I left” he rasped huskily and she felt like stabbing him to death
“Obviously she tricked you into thinking she died, and now she’s fùcking blackmailing me!, I feel like drowning in her blood while I plunge out her heart right off her stupid chest ” she gritted and Alfred felt gumbstruck as Delilah started sobbing.
“I’m sorry, I had no idea” he trails off as he tries to hold her but she glared at him and he retreated, looking away.
“I trusted you with a simple task and you failed me woefully, I knew how much I fùcking paid you and I expect my money back before I kill you with my bare hands” she threatened.
“I’m going to pay you back but just let me try again, I promise to get her this time around” he said and she couldn’t believe her ears
“Are you dumb!?, You think she wouldn’t report you snutty àss to the police!?, stay the hell away from her and let me handle this my way” she quaked and he nods.
“She thinks she can hold me down for long, but I’m definitely going to get her, I will play along for now but she’s going to regret ever doing this to me” she barked angrily as she stormed out and Alfred sighs.
Delilah is definitely obsessed with Roland and when she gets like this, she can do anything just to get what she wants.
Jasper smiles sinisterly as he watched the news about Jayson’s lastest progress in the business, he titls his head backwards as a smile that holds no emotions graze through his mind and he rubs the corner of his lips with his thumb, imagining what his victory would be like
“When are you going to reveal yourself to him?” Laurence voice interupts his thoughts and he smiles.
“Soon, very soon….. and I’m sure he’s not going to like it…..my mom might even pass out due to the shock” he said and Laurence smriks
“You still care about your mom” he said and Jasper frowned instantly.
“I don’t give two shîts about her feelings, besides she never cared if I was alive or dead, she never cared about me at all” he said as a sting of hurt laced through him but he ignores it completely.
“I can’t help but imagine the helpless reaction Jayson would make once he finds out you are still alive, it would be thrilling” Laurence smriks as he sit down finally.
” The burning vengeance looming deep inside of me could quench an entire city, I can feel the hatered and my victory at the same, it’s so close Laurence, so close that I can almost touch it” Jasper said with zero emotions as he stared at the TV…..
Right from birth everything has always been about him.
He’s always the center of attention, the most loved and cared for.
But he’s about to put an end to Jayson’s reign.
“I’m going to hurt him Laurence, I’m going to hit him right where it hurts and watch him bleed before my very eyes and make our mom watch while he dies” Jasper said as determination laced through his voice.
Laurence couldn’t help but stare in awe as he saw the pure vengeance lingering in every single word that rolls out of his mouth.
“I’m right beside you on this one” Laurence smriks and Jasper returns the energy.
Soon, everything will be his to claim.
Chapter 41 & 42 : A New Chapter Begins
It’s been a whole fùcking month!, a whole goddamn fucking month of putting up with Mika’s shîts, a whole fùcking month of being bullied, harassed and controlled by Mika!
When does it end!?, She’s using Delilah’s little weakness to make her life mesrable, making her do unspeakable things and Delilah has no choice but to do whatever she says or else!
“It’s more than a pleasure to see that you are satisfied” Delilah said with her brightest smile as she collects the cash from the customer, Mika was standing close to her behind the counter, why?, Because Mika asked to help her with the financial affairs while also dealing with her’s
“Thanks, I would have completed it but I’m low on cash, do you accept transactions?” The lady asked and Delilah beamed as she extends her hands to return the money but Mika caught it swiftly before she does, Delilah paused as she slowly stared at their hands and back at the customer who is obviously clueless on what’s going on.
“You are low on cash?” Mika asked with a smirk and Delilah gulped as Mika still held her hand tighly.
“Yeah, by 50, I don’t know if accept transactions” the lady said and Mika smiles.
“Don’t worry about it, you can go, she’ll take care of it” Mika said as she nudged Delilah and they both stared at her simontenously.
“Really?” They both said and Mika shoved Delilah’s hand backwards, clearing her throat dryly.
“Absolutely, she will take care of the remaining bill, right Delilah?” Mika narrows her gaze towards her and Delilah felt like punching her eyes off, making sure she tears her skull open and throws her into the nearest ditch.
“Sure, I will take care of it” Delilah said as she felt her stomach tightening up, her eyes were heavy due to the severe anger boiling deep within her.
“Thanks alot, I’m really grateful” the lady said as she walked away and Mika smiles mischievously as Delilah covered the rest of the bills
“That was very generous of you, you should do that more often, don’t you think?” Mika said and Delilah shut her eyes tightly, trying not to lose control that she might later regret.
“I’m not generous, can you just stop pestering my life, haven’t you done enough?” Delilah’s hold tightens on the cash register and Mika scoffed loudly.
“Compared to what you would have done if I hadn’t escaped?, you must think this is some sort of joke until you find your sorry àss in jail rotting for the rest of your mesrable life” Mika scoffed as she pats Delilah’s shoulder, Delilah shoved her hands away and a huge glare followed
“Ummm, Delilah?, can you help me in the kitchen?, I might need some extra hands” Roland said as he pokes his head through the kitchen door and Mika face went sore instantly as a bright smile plastered on Delilah’s face, immediately erasing her scrowl frown for three seconds ago.
“I would love to…..”
“Not help him because you are here with me and aren’t permitted to leave until I say so?, Right Delilah?” Mika finished Delilah’s sentence as a huge silence lingers, Delilah’s mouth was still open as Roland walked towards them.
“You are not Delilah and certainly I wasn’t talking to you” Roland said with a frown as Mika held Delilah’s hand and shoved her àss on the stool, making her seat as she quivers, unable to speak.
“And nobody asked your face either, I guess we don’t always get what we want, now do we?” Mika said with a smirk and Roland couldn’t contain his irritation and most especially…. curiousity.
He’s been observing the duo for a while now and something doesn’t feel right.
“What’s going on between the two of you, Delilah now takes orders from you and….”.
“And you should probably mind your business Roland, besides, Delilah isn’t complaining now, is she?” Mika asked and Delilah could barely maintain eye contact with Roland as she avoided his gaze.
“Mika, can I talk to you?” Roland asked and she raised an eyebrow.
“I don’t want to talk to you, buzz off” Mika said defiantly with the wave of her hand.
“Then let me talk to Delilah instead” he asked as they both looked at her.
“Delilah doesn’t want to talk to you either, right?” Mika narrowed her eyes at Delilah who finally raised her head and their faces met.
“I don’t want to talk to you Roland, and I’m certainly not interested in helping you” Delilah said with difficulty and Mika grinned as Roland clicked his tongue.
“I’m definitely going to find out what’s going on between the both of you, you can’t fool me” Roland said with a side smile as he left and Delilah covered her face with both hands.
“It hurts, doesn’t it?, don’t worry, you will forget about him very soon by the time I’m done with you, he would be the least of your problems” Mika mocked as she caress Delilah’s hair but Delilah was quick enough to slap her hand away.
“I’m definitely going to make sure you regret this” Delilah threatened and that only made Mika laughed.
“I would love to see you try, I have you trapped, right where I want you and I will decide when this whole thing would be over, so keep your head low and mind the way you talk to me or else…. it’s going to be jail time for you baby girl” Mika said as she dragged each wording out of her mouth with ease, causing Delilah to shiver slightly.
Mika is absolutely right, she has her trapped and there’s no escaping, but not for long though.
“Don’t get too comfortable… you never know when you are going to let your gaurds down and I will be watching” Delilah said in-between smriks as Mika faked gasped, holding her chest dramatically.
“Your IQ, is as small as that of a broken microchip…..if I give two fûcks about your empty threats?, Then your àss would have been in jail” Mika said as she walked away and Delilah tightens her fists as she glared at her retreating figure.
Immediately, one hundred and one million ideas in making sure she killed her and empty her corpse in a faraway ditch crossed her mind but only a mischievous grin plastered on her face as she twitches her lips.
“I’m watching you” Delilah mumbles silently to herself as a sly smile kissed her lips.
“I’m flattered….. don’t get me started on a wanton madness on what I’m planning because I’m not stupid, and hurting my son on purpose is far from it!” Mrs Mantinda’s voice erupts nothing but plain irritation as she twrills on her chair, swinging from side to side as she stared at her friend and business associate.
“You made the poor girl sign a fùcking contact to fall in love with your son and then she will just suddenly disappear from his life?, Isn’t that you holding up a sharp knife and piercing your son in the heart?” Flora said and Mrs Mantinda rubbed her forehead.
“You see, that’s where you are wrong, she’s not just some poor girl, but rather a very important figure in my son’s life” Mrs Mantinda slowly stood up as she strokes her chin.
“Important figure?, You just want your son to die with a broken heart, imagine the hurt Jayson would go through if he descovers that you planned the whole shît and the wedding was actually fake, he’d hang himself or possibly waltz into a moving truck” Flora said nochantlanly and Mrs Mantinda throws her a glare.
“That girl, she is also the reason I almost lost my son, that girl is a very important part of my son and somehow fate decided to bring her to me and I figured I have to make the best out of it” Mrs Mantinda said with a smirk and Flora furrows her eyebrows, making both of them stand in a questioning manner.
“Jasmine Corey?” Flora asked as her eyes almost popped out, she gasped inwardly covering her mouth with both hands…..”you knew all along but pretended not to?, You are so cunning! and damn she’s changed so much” Flora continues as an evident shock surged through her.
“It’s a contract marriage alright, I did it to bring them closer and it’s working effortlessly” Mrs Mantinda said and Flora claps her hands together but a frown immediately replaced her excitement.
“Don’t you think you should call off the contract?,” Flora asked and Mrs Mantinda smriks.
“Jasmine would do it”.
“But I don’t she would” Flora challenges.
“She’s going to if she truly loves my son” Mrs Mantinda said and Flora lips parted slightly as realization hits her.
“Does she know her past relationship with Jayson?” Flora asked mindlessly.
“If she does then she wouldn’t have signed the contract in the first place” Mrs Mantinda said and Flora frowns.
“You are just using the girl to fill up your son’s emptiness!…. that’s not fair!” Flora busted out in sudden anger.
“Life isn’t fair Flora, first of all her family accused my husband of attempted murder then she made my son mindlessly fall in love with her, then she suddenly disappeared from his life and crushed him beyond repair, it’s only fair if she also have a taste of her own medicine” Mrs Mantinda said and Flora couldn’t wrap her head around the whole complicated issues.
“It’s not her fault that her parents accused you and your husband and it’s certainly not her fault that she almost died in an accident, call of this stupid plan and allow these souls come together naturally, please” Flora pleaded and Mrs Mantinda shook her head.
“She has to be broken…..then they will heal together, I just want her to feel the exact same loneliness my son felt” Mrs Mantinda said as she faced Flora.
“But Jayson would get hurt in the process” Flora mutters.
“He also deserves to learn a lesson” Mrs Mantinda said with a chuckle.
“You’ve gone mad, gurl” Flora said with a smile and Mrs Mantinda smriks slightly, lowering herself down.
“I’m just getting started”.
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
I stepped out of the shower and dried myself up, looking at the mirror as I slipped into a flimsy strap top and a miniskirt that ended a little bit after my bûtt, don’t blame me….I like showing myself in the most beautiful way I can possibly think of due to the horrible fact of my childhood size.
My hair was still damp and I flopped on the bed, taking my phone and scrolling through my contacts, Mika hasn’t said a single word to me for a whole month now.
She’s avoiding me like a plauge, and each time I go to the resort, she’s never there, probably because she doesn’t want to see me, I frowned as I logged into her IG and she updated a story fifteen minutes ago.
“I called you about an hour ago but you clearly ignored me” I mumbled to myself as I clicked on the story and I almost choked on my anoyance
It’s a picture from two years ago, it was actually the first time we met when I newly started working at the resort, we actually got employed the same day along with Roland and we decided to seal the moment with a group pic.
I was hugging her dearly while she made a peace sign with her hands around my shoulders and Roland was up front, holding the phone, we smiled together as if our lives depended on it and after that she started teasing Roland that he looked pale and needs to eat more.
That’s when their bickering started and I know deep down that they have feelings for each other but wouldn’t admit it……I roomed into the picture and read the caption.
🧿can’t love the folks less, my ride or die, and one is mine, back off🧿
I smiled brightly as I tried calling her but she wouldn’t pick up, I huffed to tossing my phone aside as my ears suddenly twitched.
“Where’s Jayson?” I asked out loud as I picked my phone again and started walking towards the door, honestly speaking, I’ve come to grow so fond of him and he can’t do without seeing me, I know that because it’s so obvious and he’d super protective, I can’t leave the house without escorts and each time I ask he would say “I can’t let anyone hurt my Star”.
Sometimes I giggle, while other times I feel like punching his face, in the good way though.
He’s becoming less rigid and he actually listens to me talk, we play and sometimes we end up in bed doing the most erotic things while I grasp for air and I end up breathless beneath his sweet touch, a touch I’m slowly getting addicted to, a touch I can’t resist, he’s slowly becoming a part of my sanity and my peace of mind and in turn he can’t go a minute without telling me how blessed he is to have me in his life.
Telling Jayson the truth hasn’t crossed my mind ever since he was able to make me come over my greatest fear, my dark night and most of all he’s always besides me, making sure I’m safe and no harm comes my way, it’s not like I’m being selfish but I just don’t want it end, I don’t want our moments to end, I don’t think I will be able to survive it if it ends.
Am I falling in love?
Hell no!, I’m just being carried away by his sweet scent and perfect physique, Jayson is a work of art when he’s being the sweetest thing ever to my life.
I got to the living room and there’s no sign of him anywhere, he usually tells me if he’s going to work or something but he just left after I stepped into the bathroom.
As if he’s been aware of my uneasiness, my phone beeped and it’s a text from Jayson, I smiled subconsciously before realizing it and maybe it’s me or my inner mind but I didn’t want to wipe that smile off as I opened the text.
Ugly Jay: Climb up the stairs and follow the hallway, there’s a room after my study room, open the door I’m waiting.
I furrowed my eyebrows as I dropped my phone on the couch and went up the stairs, I never knew there’s another room apart from the study room and where I sleep, well Jayson and I now sleep there because I won’t stop having brain drains and my nightmare became constant, so he’s always besides me, always!
I passed the study room and went down a little, coming to an aprupt halt as I stood in front of the third room, I slowly opened it and God help me, I never knew this part of the room existed and it’s more than beautiful.
It’s a large room, with purple and red pillers holding onto the wall in there places, the whole walls are painted blue and a swimming pool was saturated in the middle.
It’s a pool room, I knew Mrs Mantinda would never leave anything out that woman is crazy and sweet, just like her son.
I was still staring in awe when Jayson dived out of the pool, his whole body radiating awesomeness as my lips parted slightly, this isn’t the first time I’m seeing his body, infact I’ve seen it more than ten times but I still can’t get enough of his fine structure, his toned muscled arms, his abs, his face literally everything about this man makes me stunned.
His hands found it’s way into his hair, the hair I’ve come to adore so much as he brushed it backwards, water droplets splattered everywhere, it’s dark and glistening brown, he dyed it and I kinda loved how toned it is now…… it’s as if everything is been done in slow motion as he swin towards me, I’m still standing five feet away from the pool, he smiled at me and I could swear that my heart did a little flip, making me slightly weak in the knees.
“How did you find this place?” I muttered and he gestured for me to come closer which I did, I stood at the edge while he was resting his weight on the base of the pool, half of his gorgeous body staring at me.
“Let’s just say I got bored since you bluntly refused to let me in the shower with you” he said as he snearled at me as he said the last part and I chuckled ” and I started snooping around and boom!, I found this place, it’s not even locked we just didn’t bother to open it”.
“I had no idea there’s a pool here, it’s really big….how many foot?” I asked.
“Seven or eight, it’s pretty deep though but at the center so you are free to swin with me” he said with a smirk and I shook my head, stepping backwards.
I’m a terrible swimmer, I don’t know how to swim and I’ve never tried it before, I don’t know why and the thought of it only scares the shît outta me.
“I don’t know how to swim” I blurted out in embarrassment and Jayson smiles, he doesn’t seem to be shocked by the fact that I just embrassed myself.
“Nonsense!, I will teach you” he said as I couldn’t help but chuckle but still I’m not risking it.
“That’s a generous offer but I really don’t want to, I will be in the living room” I said visibly shaking as I turned around and started leaving.
“Fine, I will come with you since you don’t want to have fun with me” he said with a pout and I spuned around.
“Seriously?, You don’t have to” I said and he rolled his eyes, first time I’m seeing him do this and it’s super sassy.
“Just come pull me out” he said stretching his hand and I raised an eyebrow.
“But why?, You entered yourself, you should be able to get out too”.
“Will you stop being a fun killer and help me, it’s bad enough you already ruined two fun today, don’t add to it or else I might just teach you a lesson” he blurted and I exhaled.
“I’m only doing this because I want to, not because I care if you are happy or not” I said as I walked up to him and bend a little as he stretched his hand.
“You do care, stop pretending and help me out” he mumbles as I got hold of his hand which completely covered my tiny hand, it’s as if my hand disappeared into his as he held it firmly, I tried pulling it out but I couldn’t because his grip tightened on mine and I looked at him, he’s smriking!!!
“Jayson, please don’t push me into the……” The remaining words got stucked in the back of my throat as I shriked loudly, my scared voice echoing endlessly as I found myself inside the pool, a loud splashing sound followed as I gasped for air, pushing myself out and Jayson was quick enough to hold me.
“You should have quietly joined me instead of making me force you” he said with a smirk as I cleaned the water off my face, I’m still wrapped in his arms as we floated in the water, I’m scared alright!
“I. Told. You. That. I. Can’t. Swim!!” I said as I hit his chest with each word but it’s as if I’m hitting a wall, he doesn’t seem affected as he laughed at me instead.
“You are so cute when you’re mad” he said with a cocky smrik and I tried to free myself but his grip on me was slightly tight so I gave up and he made me face him, his eyes glistening brown as he looked down at me.
“I don’t want to be cute” I said with a frown and he laughed at my face, I looked red and flushed from the fear.
“You need to see your face right now, hilarious!” He teased and I gaped at his taunting and I huffed, my hair was glued to my body and his as he hugged me, I didn’t hug back due to the fact that I’m literally swqashed in his arms.
“Can I go now?” I asked and he frowned looking at me for the hundredth time as he broke the hug and that’s when I realized that I feet was actually touching the end of the pool, it’s shallow and I screamed my lungs out thinking I’m about to drown.
“Come on let’s play here, we are at the shallow end” he said splashing water over me as I giggled.
“I don’t want to play with you, you tricked me and I almost died” I said with a frown as another round of water splashed on me and I covered my eyes, trying not to let the water get into my mouth.
“You see, almost, you didn’t die!” He teased further as he grabbed my hands and twilled me inside the water, making me spin in circles as I held onto for my dear life.
“Stop!, I’m going to throw up on you keep doing that!” I half yelled in-between laughter as he dropped me and I stumbled as I felt like passing out, my eyes were rolling in circles.
“Lightweight” he pokes my side and I finally regained myself a little.
“Hey!, Take it back you pûnk!” I lynched towards him but he ducks out of the way, making me fall but caught me before my whole body enters the water and pulled me up swiftly with ease, like I’m some sort of paper.
“You see, you are light weight, I bet you can’t catch me!” He tuanted and that’s all he needed to say as I started chasing him, though I dared not go towards the deep end as we ended up laughing as I caught him, well he allowed me to, things got heated and in one swopping motion he lowered his head and nips my bottom lip with a ferocious passion, he doesn’t just kiss me, he feasts on me, his tongue curls around mine, sweeping, tasting and biting well we ended up making out, I knew that was his plan all along but I also enjoyed it, who wouldn’t?
I snorted after putting on a sweatshirt and sweatpants, Jayson made us stayed hours inside the pool and I feel feverish, I haven’t been in water for so long before but after the intense face licking, I decided to go and he did too, he’s in the bathroom and I picked my phone up, Mika hasn’t replied none of my messages.
I know she’s mad, I would be too but I just can’t bear having my bestie stay away from me, I miss her craziness and her loud talks and how she constantly keeps nagging about Roland pissing her off.
I was tempted to call Roland but I killed that thought, he’s also my closet friend and if he should find out then that means I’m going to lose him too and I can’t risk that.
My stomach rubbles and I patted it slowly, I’m starving, and Jayson isn’t out yet.
“I’m in the kitchen incase you are looking for me!!” I half yelled to his hearing and I heard the shower stopped immediately.
“Don’t go out without me, I will be done soon!” He didn’t need to yell due to his baraton voice that’s seems to be stucked in my head for a while now.
“Stop being a baby and meet me downstairs!” I yelled back as I held the door nob.
“If you leave then I’m going to teach you a lesson and I mean it this time” he sounded serious but I chuckled it off as I opened the door and walked out.
Jayson can be super clingy sometimes and I kinda like it, no…no…put yourself together Jasmine, you don’t like it.
I made for the kitchen but the door bell interupted my movement and I paused, I groan inwardly as I dragged myself towards the door
I’m super hungry and I don’t want anyone to disturb my free time with Jayson, I hate to admit it but it gets really lonely and boring if he’s not around, if it’s Noah, I’m simply going to get rid of him.
A frown plastered on my face as I opened the door and jolted back a little, my facial expression changed instantly as I looked at the person in front of me, the last person I thought I would ever see.
“Missed me?” Her cheeky voice filled my ear drums as I still couldn’t find the right words out of my mouth.
She came?, She’s really here?, What other surprises is in store for me?