Chapter 43 & 44 : The Cost of Love
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
” Mika?” My own voice betrayed me as my grip suddenly tightened on the door nob, for some reason, or reasons….I felt angry, I felt hurt and sad at the same fùcking time, why would she come here after pretending like I didn’t exist for a whole month!, she completely ignored all my attempts to apologize and now she’s here?
“You sound as if I shouldn’t have come here” she said with a smirk that I can’t rectify if it’s an angry smrik or she’s just been a tease, well I’m definitely not in the mood for any of her antics.
“You should leave” I said and I’m starting to wonder why my voice is so calm, I shouldn’t be calm towards her, maybe we need some time apart since she couldn’t support nor understand me, I’ve always thought our friendship was unbreakable and nothing could hurt it but obviously I was fùcking wrong.
“I should leave?, you sound as if you’ve gotten over our friendship so easily, I guess I never really mattered in your life” she blurted out and I couldn’t believe the nonsense she was spewing.
“I don’t want to talk about this now, Jayson is at home, just go away” I shuddered at my voice and my own fùcking messed up feelings and my mind became muddy with guilt.
“I don’t give two fûcks about Jayson, I’m surprised that you of all people could take a really drastic decision without informing me, if I had really mattered to you, even a little bit, you would have told me, but no, you choose to hide it from me because apparently I’m not important to you!” Mika snapped immediately as her eyes darted over me, I gulped down emptiness as I released the door nob and crossed my arms.
“I was pretty sure I made it clear that I will tell you on my own accord, yes?…. and I believe I did but you choose to sprawl out of control and ignored me!” I also snapped.
“Fùcking hèll you wouldn’t have told me if you hadn’t been guilty, you only told me because you wanted some sort of resilience!, That hurts like hell!, I’m hurt!”.
“Well, I’m also hurting here you know!, I thought we were friends!, But obviously I was wrong because you are overacting!”
“I’m overreacting?, You call keeping secrets from me overreacting?” She suddenly calmed down as she said the words almost in whispers.
“I’m sorry” I blurted out before I could stop myself, we are both wrong here but sometimes in friendships or relationships, it doesn’t matter who is wrong, the only thing that matters is being the bigger person and make things right.
She dipped her hands into her sliky brown curls and brushed it backwards in fustration, the silence lingering was choking and suffocating as she slowly looks at me, I looked back at her and I saw the hurt and guilt in her eyes too .
She opened her hands wide and I furrowed my eyebrows, looking at her as she narrows her gaze and gestured for me to come close, which I reluctantly did as she wraps her arms around me, squeezing me in the warmest embrace I have ever experienced.
I shut my eyes closed as I responded, clutching onto her as if my life depends on it, I’ve missed her alot and I can tell she does too from the way she was hugging me.
“I’m also sorry for being an àss, I should have tried to understand your reasons instead of going out of control, I missed us” she mutters as we still held each other.
“The truth is, I really wanted to tell you but I just couldn’t bring myself at that time to say anything because it was supposed to be a secret, I really needed the closure and I just couldn’t risk it, I’m sorry” I also whispered as she pulled away and held my cheeks in a baby like manner
“Don’t you think someone else deserves to know the truth?, It would break him if he finds out later” she said and I felt something sank deeply into my stomach as I squeezed my face in hurt.
“I just can’t bring myself to tell him anything, each time I try, I end up chewing on my words, it’s really hard, I don’t know how he would react to it” I said with difficulty and she nods lightly, stroking my right cheek.
“You have to try, Jayson trust you, and keeping secrets from him isn’t right, you both will end up getting hurt, badly” she said and bite my buttom lip as I tried to suppress the bubbling feeling inside.
“I don’t know Mika, it’s going to be really hard for me”.
“What’s going to be really hard for my Star to do?” Jayson’s voice suddenly blurts out as I stiffened on my spot, Mika’s lips parted slightly as she stared at him with shock, it only lasted for a second as she quickly wipes it off her face but I still stood numbed to the ground, finding it difficult to turn around.
He placed his hand on my shoulders as he pulled me away from Mika, smiling brightly as I gulped down and finally looked at him, by now both of my hands were in his arms as I stood by his side.
“No… nothing” I almost stuttered and I cursed myself inwardly for being too obvious, judging by the unraveling smile on his face, he doesn’t seem to know what’s going on, did he by any chance evesdroped on our conversation?, I doubt it because if he did then I’m pretty sure he won’t be smiling.
“Are you okay, Star, you look flushed and drained….did you two had an argument?” Jayson’s worrisome voice filled my ears and I subtly hugged him from the side as I smiled at him, faking my most mouth watering smiles ever.
“I’m honestly fine, Mika and I were just having a random conversation that involves her work, right Mika?” I narrowed my gaze towards her and she nods lightly, I could tell the smile on her face isn’t real either and she was giving me the scolding look which I clearly ignored.
“Yeah, just normal work stuff” she said with a wave of her hand as she walked in, Jayson furrowed his eyebrows as I pulled him along.
“No problem then, I guess” he said and Mika suddenly turned towards him and poked his chest with her index finger two times.
“Uh, the only problem is that you’ve completely stolen my friend, all she thinks about is you and she doesn’t have time for me anymore!” Mika said with a grin and I exhaled deeply, I see what she did there….nice save.
“That’s not true” I whined and Jayson rubbed his chest as if he’s trying to ease the pains even though he isn’t affected by her small fingers
“I don’t see why you want to gobble me up for spending quality time with my wife, don’t you think you should be married too by now, hmm Mika?” Jayson teased with his right eye brow standing and Mika gasped dramatically while holding her chest.
“Oh no!, you did not just say that!, Did he say that!?, Oh no!, he shouldn’t have!” Mika half yelled as she luched towards him but I quickly stepped in the middle with my hands spreading wider and she crashed into it, I quickly wrapped my hands up in a hug and dragged her away from Jayson as she struggles like a mad dog and Jayson laughed at her mockingly.
“I can’t let you hit my husband, not on my watch” I said with a teasing smrik and she suddenly went cold.
“You’ve just broken rule 1 of the bestie code, I’m not sure if we are friends anymore, maybe I’m in the wrong house, I should probably leave”. Mika said and I pulled her backwards in-between laughter.
“You will always be my number one” I pouted and she smiles while Jayson’s face went sour, he quickly wrenches me off her grip and Mika scoffed as she held onto my other side.
“I’m her number one!”
“No!, I am, pûnk!” Mika teased playfully as they continued dragging me from both sides as if they want to split me into two.
“Umm, I’m her husband and she’s my other half, go get yours!”
“Well, I saw her first and she’s mine!”
“No!, She’s mine!”
“Not even in your dreams!”
“She’s mine forever!”
“Guys, if you don’t let me go, I’m going to pass out from all this dragging!” I half yelled and Mika released me immediately and I fell on Jayson’s chest as he wraps his hands over me completely in a hug, staking a firm claim as he smriked at Mika, his hands glides under my chin as he raised my head and placed a soft kiss on my lips.
“See, I told you she’s mine” he said with a smirk and Mika flopped on the couch with a sour defeated look.
“I might as well go find my own prince charming too, you can have her” Mika said as she waved her hands at us and I wriggle out of Jayson’s hug and flopped on the couch besides her.
“Roland is always there for you” I chimed in and she groans while rolling her eyes.
“If you don’t zip it, I might shove a brick down your throat” she snearled and i raised her hands in the air, shifting away from her a little
“Who’s Roland?” Jayson asked and I opted to answer but his phone started ringing and he excused himself, jugging up the stairs.
“He’s so into you” Mika said as she finally looks at me.
“And I think I’m into him as well”.
“You think?, Gurl, you are whipped and gone!” Mika teased as she pokes my side and I giggled.
“I won’t say gone though, I still have my doubts, I’m not sure if what I feel for him is love or infatuation or maybe lust….. I’m just attracted to him in a weird kind of way and that bothers me sometimes, it’s so right but feel awfully wrong each time I think about him” I said pouring my heart out and for the first time in forever, I feel…. whole.
“So, you both have shagged right?” Mika suddenly blurted out and my jaw dropped instantly as I stared at her in awe.
“Weren’t you listening to everything I just said?, I just poured out my heart and all you can think of is s£x?, are you seriously kidding me right now!” I flipped playfully and she grinned.
“I’m just joking!” She teased and I rolled my eye, ” maybe you should give it sometime before coming clean, I’m sure he’ll understand” she said rubbing my shoulders and I sighed.
“You really think so?” I asked with a little doubt.
“He’s in love with you, he’ll understand everything, trust me” she continues and I heaved out a weird amount of air flaring through my nostrils and that’s when I realized that I’ve been holding my breath…. damn!
“I’ve missed you so much” I pouted and she grabbed my shoulders, pulling me close enough so my ears touched her lips.
“How about we sneak out and go have some fun, it’s been a while don’t you think?” She whispered and I pulled back with a mischievous grin plastered all over my face…
✨Jayson’s POV✨
It’s been a month, well a month and some weeks to be precise since I’ve been with my shooting Star and my life has taken a whole new different turn, switching up with a bang, filled with lilies and roses… Jasmine is my happiness.
In as much as it hurts that she doesn’t remember our past, I still love her regardless because, why not?
Jasmine is mine, mine to own, love, hug and claim, Mika must have taken with happened a few minutes ago as a joke but I really meant it when I said she was mine and mine alone.
“Doctor?” I answered the pending call as a British accent filled my ears.
“Mr Jayson, you called for an appointment but unfortunately I’m not going to be available for now, can we talk over the phone” he asked and his accent filled each and every single word.
“Sure, I’m good with it as long as you give me what I want” I responded even though what he did was very unprofessional, but still
“What do you want to talk about?” He asked with poshe and I stroked my chin.
“What are the fastest way to relieve someone who’s suffering severe memory loss?” I blurted out and silence lingers for a while, did I not put the question correctly?
“You mean Amnesia?” He asked and I almost rolled my eyes.
“Is there another word for it?” I fired back sarcastically and he cleared his throat.
“Oh sorry, I didn’t mean to, actually there really isn’t any such thing as fastest way though, depending on the situation and state of mind of the victim as at the time of the occurrence, most victims regains their memories fast, while others never do at all, but most times a victim is most likely to regain his or her memory if he or she happens to go through the exact same incident that caused their memories loss” he said at a go and I crunch my face in a wild thought.
“What if you try to force the victim to remember their pasts, does it have any side effects?” I questioned more accurately.
“It’s not adviceable to force any victim, if they can’t remember on their own then it’s better to let them be, or else it might cause complete brain damage, the safest way is to try and do things they usually do before, their hobbies and favorite places, let them feel their past instead of shoving it in their faces” he said and I shook my head, non of Jasmine’s favorite places are here, she’s all grown up and doesn’t even like playing tag like they usually do before, yes I have tried doing things from the past but she isn’t feeling it at all.
“Thanks doc” I muttered and hung up before he had the chance to say anything else.
What are the chances that Jasmine would regain her memories?, I obviously can’t force her now, not after what I’ve just heard.
I sighed as my study room creaked open and Jasmine poked her head in, the most beautiful smile weaving patterns on her face as she steps in with both hands tucked behind her back, her sweatshirt covering her up, just the way I like it.
She took careful steps as she slowly approaches me with a pout, I immediately figured she needed something, she’s only extra cute if she needs anything.
“What do you want?” I asked and she froze immediately, her brown orbs glistening as she blinks repeatedly and slowly wrapped her hands around my torso, I knew she was up to something.
“Can I ask you for a favor?, and don’t say no to me” she sounded cute and inresistable.
“Let me guess, you want to go out with Mika and you need one of the cars and you also don’t want any escorts because you want to spend a lone time with Mika since it’s been so long you saw her?” I said and her lips parted slightly, if only she knew what these little gestures does to my body.
“Ho…. how did you know?” She breathed out and I stroked her hair fondly before placing a kiss on her forehead.
Her eyes still roaming over and I contemplated if letting her go was a good idea.
Unknown location 🚫
Avia sighs as she strode towards the room her father was be held in, her breath coming out raspy and her stomach tightens at the thought of seeing her father almost lifeless but it’s probably for the best.
She pulled the door nob and walked in, immediately her eyes turned bloodshot as she scrambled towards him, grabbing his sides as he jerks furiously, his eyes were unsteady and all his body vibrated in scary motions.
“Father!, Father!, Holy fùcking molly!!!, what’s happening to you!?” She sobbed as tears steamed her eyes and the droplets fell on him as he continued shaking furiously.
“Say something old man!!, are you dying or what!?” Avia lashed out angrily as her tears choked her, his movement were ragged as she could barely hold him still, her movements and attempts were futile as he jerks furiously and she falls àss flat on the ground, a loud thud echoed through the room and a huge pain rimmed her àss as she bites her lips to suppress the burning pain.
The door opened and Laurence walked in, he wasn’t moved by the frightening sight as he tucks his hands in his pockets and Avia jumped on her feet and a resounding slap echoed loudly, her breathing became stuffy as her hands colides with his face in a very fast motion, Laurence clenched his jaw as he stood still, barely affected by the heavy slap.
“Fùck you Laurence!, Our father is dying and you don’t even care!”
“That’s because I don’t give a fuck about if he dies or not!, What’s more important is the fact that he’s going to be out of my way as I take over!”
“Have you lost it!, Are you seriously going crazy!, we are talking about our father here not some street rat!”
“Who cares!?, I couldn’t care less if he dies or not, to hell with his rotten soul!”
“Laurence!!!!!!”
“What!!!!?” Laurence yells and she flinched as he grabbed her hands together, jamming them with force as a yelp escaped her lips and tears bridged her swollen eyes, for the first time she’s seeing this side of her brother, this monster in front of her isn’t her brother, he’s gone mad for blood lust and wealth, he’s going crazy.
“I swear to fùcking fuck if you dare alter my words again, I’m going to scrèw a nail through your head and nail it shut!, dare me and watch me throw you off a cliff!” He growled harshly as he pushed her away and she jolted, falling on their shaking father who’s slowly losing it.
“You’re a monster!, I hate you!” Avia shuddered as her eyes were red and puffy.
“More reasons why I don’t give two fûcks about your stupid feelings, keep your head straight in the game or end up with your freaking maker” he threatened and her lips parted in dismay and shock, did he just threaten to kill her?
He opened the door and banged it shut and she broke down completely, hugging her Dad dearly and her eyes widened as she shoot her head up.
He’s no longer breathing?, Hell no!…. fûck!!
“Dad?, Dad?, please don’t do this to me!, Dad!!!” Avia eyes popped out as she felt his heart and he’s not moving, not even an inch.
“He lied to me!, He wasn’t sedating you!, he was slowly killing you without me knowing!!!” Avia shrikes as she fell on his lifeless body and weeped her eyes out.
M&K CLASSIC RESORT ✨✨
“Are they gone?” Roland asked as he stepped out and Delilah beamed as Mika and Jasmine left with their madness.
“Yeah, Mika said some awful things about you before they left though” Delilah said with a smirk and Roland frowned.
“I’m used to her being mean to me” he said and she walked up to him, getting hold of his hand as she intertwined their fingers, he looks at her with a confused expression.
“Do you parhaps have feelings for Mika?” She suddenly blurted out.
“She’s my friend, and why are you asking?” He said and she smiles brightly.
“That means I have a shot then, why don’t we go out sometime, get to know each other more” she batterd her lashes and he slowly released his hands and stepped away from her.
“I’m sorry Delilah but I’m not interested in you or anything you have to offer, I don’t mean to be rude or anything but I only see you as a baby sister, you remind me so much of her that’s why I’m close to you” he said and Delilah thought she saw bulls with fire for horns running towards her.
Her pride and self-esteem were shoved deep down her throat as she watched him with a stunned expression.
“A baby sister?” She repeated and he ruffled her hair in a childish manner.
“My my, Delilah, I’m like five years older than you, and you remind me so much of my little sister Anna, she’s just like your age, twenty years?… sorry for having your hopes up, kid” he shrugged his shoulders as he walked away.
Kid?, did he just referred to her as kid?
At that moment Delilah wished the ground would split into two and swallow her whole, crushing her bones and making sure her remains weren’t found.
“Tough break, little sister” Jasper suddenly said from nowhere as he taps Delilah’s back in a mocking manner and she melted in utter shame, her cheeks red and hurting as she dashed out of the resort, her emotions flying through the roof as tears blinded her eyes.
To think she almost killed someone!?
Fùcking hèll!
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
So I might have managed to convince Jayson to let me take one of the cars and cruise around with Mika, oh my goodness!, This is the best day of my entire life!
We went to different fun razers and stopped by at the restaurant and I watched how Mika tormented a certain girl named Delilah, my replacement.
It was all fun and Roland was on the second spot on her shît list as she blasted him and we left before he could defend himself, I noticed. Delilah glaring at Mika at any slightest opportunity.
We stepped out of the ice cream shop since Mika wouldn’t let us buy from the resort.
“I’m driving this time!!” I announced as I yanked the keys and she didn’t bother to stop me.
“You should drive, I’m stuffed with ice cream” she groans as she held her head and we slipped into the car.
“Same here, where are we going next?” I asked and she smiles weakly.
“You can spend the night at my place” she blurted and I winced at the thought.
“Jayson wouldn’t like that” I altered and she rolled her eyes.
“I now have to fight for some quality time with a guy?, I might end up gunning him down and disposing his remains in an abandoned construction site” she rasped out and I laughed, igniting the car as we drove down the highway.
“Don’t be ridiculous, besides, Roland is there” I muttered and she shot me a glare, I immediately looked away as I continued driving.
“Funny how you can drive but can’t swim, don’t worry your secret is safe with me” she teased and I rolled my eyes.
“Jayson already knows” I blurted.
“He knows!?, Fùck!, I’ve lost my bestie!” She groans angrily and pouted as I laughed at her.
We head straight for the swift road and Mika narrowed her eyes.
“You are going pretty fast gurl, slow down” she mutters and my lips pursed in difficulty as I hit the brakes but it’s not working, I tried again but the speed increases.
“Jas!, what are you doing!?, Stop the damn car!” Mika’s voice echoed through my ears but I couldn’t concentrate as my eyes blared with fear, my forehead became sweaty and tension rised in the air.
I didn’t know why but I couldn’t say a word despite Mika’s yelling, my heart was frozen and my eyes darting due to our survival instincts
“Gimme that!” Mika huffed as the car sprawl out of control and she jerked the steering wheel but something horrible happened, the wheel pulled out directly and our eyes widened.
“What….. have.. you done!?” I snapped but her lips quivers as she suddenly pointed up front and my eyes almost ripped out of it’s socket
Up front is a car speeding directly towards us, aiming soley at our damaged car and I saw my life flashed before my eyes as Mika clutched onto me for her dear life.
“We are going to die!!!” Her voice blares through my ears and I simply stayed mute, allowing the shock surge through me.
Chapter 45 & 46 : Romantic Tensions
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
“We are going to die!!!!!!” Mika’s shrill voice pierced through me as I remained frozen at the very spot, my àss glued to the seat as I stared at the car coming at us with insane speed, making sure it’s solely aiming at our car, no way out for us since the steering wheel ripped out and we are stucked.
My heart beat crazily against my chest, I’m so surprised the whole world isn’t hearing how loud it is, Mika was yelling at no one in particular, constantly trying to see if there’s anyway way out, but we were trapped.
It’s exactly how it happened eighteen years ago, only this time around there’s no rain, the sun was looming as evening approached, I can see them, hauling me out of the car while my dad fiddles with the steering wheel as well, his breathing was rigid, his eyes were swollen and his cheeks were as red as that of a rotten tomato, my mom however wasn’t taking things slightly.
“Corey!, stop the damn car, it’s raining heavily and we might die!” My mom’s voice was husky and mushy as I clutched onto her, my little chubby hands on her chest as she cried.
“You think I would if I could?, The damn car won’t stop!, Bloody hèll!” He cursed as he fiddles with the steering wheel and my mom rasped in a great amount of air.
“Mama?, Where’s dad’s favorite key chains he usually hangs on the top of the front view mirror?” I suddenly blurted even though we were in the middle of dying.
“This isn’t the time to worry about some stupid key…..” My mom words got shortened as she blinks repeatedly, she widened her eyes and grabbed my dad’s shoulders in horror!
“This isn’t our car Corey!, we are in the wrong car!” My mom’s voice was filled with loathe and angst as she ruffles her hair.
“Fùck it!, This isn’t supposed to be happening, how did we get into the wrong car!” My Dad vibrated as guilt took over my little mind, my eyes were watery and by now I know Jayson and his parents were now…..in our car, maybe it’s all my fault because I caused it, my stubbornness caused it!
“If we’re going to die then I won’t allow my poor angel suffer such cruelty” my mom voiced out as she took off her heels and smashed the side mirror, shattering it as she covers my face, she had a slight cut in the process as she hissed in pain.
“Oh no!” My dad fiddles as a huge truck was coming up front with speed, no brakes to stop the car we are in and the steering wheel suddenly stopped working, it became rigid as well.
My eyes twitches as the reflection of the huge truck luminated my eyes, my lips parted slightly as my mom jērked me up.
“What are you doing!” My dad half yelled as my mom grip tightened on my waist.
“Saving my daughter’s life” my mom raspy voice echoed as I struggled to free myself but she pushed my upper body out, of course my weight prevented me from going all the way through but she didn’t give up.
“Mama!, Papa!, Don’t leave me!…. please!” I cried but I only saw the painful hurt in their eyes as the speed intensified, my mom closed her eyes shut she pushed me out, I yelled….my throat patched as I hit the ground with a loud thud, hitting my head severely in the process as blood dripped endlessly, I continued rolling as my body bruised on the floor, my pink princess gown completely ruined as I looked up and the next sight shattered me completely.
“Mama!!!, Papa!!!!!!” I screamed, I screamed loudly, my heart broke, my lips shaking, my whole body dazed as an overwhelming shock flooded my entire system, watching the truck smashed my parents in the car, I trembled as I stood up, everything was in slow motion as I watched my parents car make a screeching sound and crashed into a tree, the truck didn’t stop.
“No, no, no….” I trailed inaudibly as my legs interwined and I fell, I fell hard and bruised my lips….my whole life crumbling before my very eyes as I watched the only people that mattered to me, my mom’s hand poked out of the window as blood dripped from it, I couldn’t see my Dad.
A car pulled up, and a man and woman walked out hurriedly, they looked awfully familiar as a little boy of ten stood in shock, he seems slightly injured too, turns out the truck also hit them as they chased after us.
The look on the boys face was filled with pains as I smiled at him, he wasn’t smiling back, blood tricking from his head .
“Star!” his voice filled my ears as I slowly allowed the darkness eglofed me, I couldn’t get over the shock.
From that day my life turned up side down, flipping into shackles of emptiness and pains as Mika jerked me repeatedly, I blinked my eyes but I couldn’t move, the shock of what transpired years ago liberating before my very eyes.
“Snap out of it Jasmine!, we need to get out of here!” She yells as the car was heading straight towards us, but in a heartbeat, another car swoosh out of nowhere and hit the car aiming for us, brushing it out of the way as our car screeched out of the highway and crashed into a tree close by.
“Fùck!!” Mika glowred as we came to an aprupt halt, our car was definitely damaged but Mika hurriedly stepped out and pushed me out as well before we got swashed.
“It can’t be….no way can it be” I muttered as I stared at Mika who was sweating profusely, her head was bruised and so mine we watched our car, thank God our phones were kept in Mika’s pocket.
“Can you tell me what the fúck happened back there!?, you almost got us killed” she shakes me virgoursly and as I moved to her harsh movements.
It was then I realized that I had been stucked in a trance, reliving an incident that almost got me killed, even though it claimed my parents and that’s when I realized everything.
Behind the boy staring at me that day, there was another boy, slightly younger and he was glaring hard at me as if I did something terribly wrong.
His face, his nose, his deminiig blue eyes sinking deeply into my soul as he slipped into the bushes behind.
“Let’s go home” Mika said and I stopped her instantly.
“Let’s go to your house first…” I mumbled as we stared at the car that wanted to kill us and there’s no one driving the car, the other car that disrupted everything was no where in sight, someone is out to kill me.
Delilah stormed into her room with rage as she crashed everything on her dressing table, flipping, flinging, throwing and hitting everything that croses her path with her foot, kicking her TV stand as the TV fell from it’s position and hit the ground in smashing pieces.
“Fùck you Roland!, You are so pathetic and clueless!” She yells as she plunged both hands on her dressing mirror and yanked it down, it fell and crashed on the table, breaking into pieces as her door flunged open and Alfred walked and watch as Delilah continued destroying her room.
“Will you calm the fúck down!?, what’s gotten into you?” Alfred yells as he grabbed her by the hand and pulled her close, she whimpers as she fell on his chest, breathing heavily as tears blinded her eyes.
“He turned me down and called me his little sister, that bloody bastard screwed me up and called me his baby sister!, he only sees me as his baby sister!” She chanted as her chest heaved heavily, her eyes bloodshot as she griped Alfred’s arm, digging her nails into him as she stared at him.
“Say the word and I will bring his lifeless body hanging on a stick, he dared hurt you!?, just say the word and he’s dead meat!” Alfred shot as his eyes matched her burning gaze, he’s obviously angry and the swop into his arms again.
“I love him!, I don’t want him dead big bro” she said and then she realized this is the first time she’s actually refered to Alfred as big bro, he’s actually her older cousin and they share a really tight bond right from birth, he’s her back bone and a shoulder to lean on when she’s down
When she first told him about her crush, he was super against it but seeing that she’s really interested in made him vouched to help her, he even tried to kill someone for her even though she bribed him to do it and now seeing her hurting makes him boil in rage.
“But he hurt you”.
“I can’t just help it Alfred, I love him so much and I want him to be mine, but…but…. that stupid Mika won’t let him see me the way I see him” she sobbed as he stroked her hair, hugging her dearly.
“He downgraded you Delilah, that’s like the biggest red flag that he doesn’t want you” he said calmly.
“But I want him!”
“Is he worth it!?, Your tears and pains!!, you sleepless nights and moodiness!?, is he worth your time?…. Delilah just stay the fúck away from that bastard” he said and she pulled away from him slightly.
“Alfred!”
“You are quitting that fùcking job, I can’t bare to see you hurting, he should be lucky that you love him or else I would have tossed him off a flying plaine” he seethed and she whined.
“Alfred please, I really love him, I’m not giving up simply because he called me his little sister, I will have him, no matter what happens he’s mine!” She joaked and he inhaled deeply, stroking her chin.
“I’ve never seen you so knee on anyone before, not even your dutch bag ex….. thinking about it now makes me wanna find him and punch his stupid face” he said and she smiles brightly.
“Thanks bro, but you’re still going to pay me back for failing a simple task” she teased and he cocked his head.
“Take my approval of chasing that clown as your refund” he said and she breaks the hug and looked around.
“I really made a huge mess, I just got out of control of being rejected by the man I love, it hurts like hèll” she said while fisting her hair and tugging on them a little.
“Seriously Delilah, I never really liked this dude you are talking about and going out of my way to actually kill someone because of him makes me realize how stupid he is, this Mika girl, she saw my face and I’m surprised she hasn’t come for me yet” he said scratching the back of his head.
“That’s because she’s already come for me and she’s tormenting my life, I can’t stand that bîtch, and I’m definitely going to kill her this time around” she snearled and Alfred taps her shoulders.
“It’s not too late to finish what I started” he teased and she brushed his hands off.
“I will handle it, I don’t need your help and thanks for stopping me earlier, I would have actually hurt myself” she said and he grabbed her hands as they tiptoed to avoid the broken stuff everywhere.
“If you say so cous, I will always be here for you, always” he said and she hugs him tight.
“I told you not to trust this fool!, he completely failed to earase that bîtch from the surface of the earth!, now I will still have to see her stupid face!” Mandy yells as she paced angrily, Gina was down casted as the intimidating figure knelt before her.
“I honestly didn’t know what went wrong, Riley and I made sure the brakes and steering wheel were sabotaged, I just don’t know…..” Gina trails and Mandy griped her forearm and jerked her up.
“That’s because you are an incompetent fool!, the three of you are fools!, what’s so hard in ending that pest!, That bug!, what’s so hard!?” Mandy half yelled as she shakes Gina with every word slipping out of her mouth.
“Can you just stop yelling?, It’s not the end of the world, we are definitely going to get her some other time, just chill” Riley said and Mandy felt like pluming her to death.
She lets go of Gina who held her hand in pains.
“It was an honest mistake, I will do better next time” the intimidating figure said and Mandy shot her head towards him.
“There’s no going be a next time, you know why?” Mandy asked with a smirk and Riley raised an eyebrow.
“Mandy don’t do anything stu…” The rest of the words gets stuck in Riley’s mouth as Mandy grabbed the gun laying on the table and she shot the man, making sure she aims his heart and piercing through it.
“Mandy!!!” Gina shrikes and Mandy points the gun at her and she backed up immediately.
“What is it!?, You want to join him, huh?” Mandy growled harshly and Gina slapped a hand over her mouth in fear, backing up as Riley rubs her forehead as the lifeless body stared at them.
“Now what?” Riley asked and Mandy drops the gun frustratedly.
“Y’all should just leave me the hèll alone!” Mandy fires as she stormed out of the room, Gina gaze follows her and moved back to Riley who stood unfazed as if there isn’t a dead man in front of them.
“She needs help” Riley scoffed out as she flops on the bed.
“What are we going to do about him?” Gina asked as her lips shivers, trying not to look at him.
“I will sort it out, definitely someone from amongst us blurted out our secret” Riley said as she brought out her phone.
“W…w …who could that be?” Gina stutters, griping onto her shirt.
“Avia” Riley smriks.
✨Jayson”s POV✨
It’s been hours since Jasmine left with Mika, honestly I wasn’t a fan of her going out without escorts, I feel lightheaded at the thought of something happening to my Star, honestly, I don’t think I would be able to go through another shock of losing her.
I checked my phone and she still hasn’t replied any of my texts, no phone calls either….I feel stuffy inside as I hardly find it possible to breathe
Is she alright?, Did something happen to her?, Is she hurt?
Fùck!, I just can’t help but feel heavy, my chest was aching as Noah’s call disrupted my long train of thoughts.
“I’m not in the mood for some silly stunt, man, what do you want?” I asked, trying not to show much emotions but who the fúck am I kidding?, I’m a total mess.
“Haven’t you heard!, Jasmine got involved in an accident!” His voice sounded serious and I had to double check if I actually heard him correctly, for a minute I stopped breathing, literally.
I didn’t bother to hear the rest of the shît he had to say as I bolted upstairs, right now, I’m not in the right firm of mind, I can’t think straight, all my emotions are scattered as I felt my hear thumping against my chest, struggling to free itself, I held my chest to slow down the thumping but it only got worse.
Accident?, are the spirits of my dead father hunting me no?, hell no!, I can’t and won’t be able to survive it if Jasmine somehow leaves me, I’m going to die, I won’t last a second on this earth without her breathing besides me, dabbing my hair, stroking my cheeks, kissing the fúck outta my lips while she holds on to me as if my life depends on it……as if our lives depends on it.
Beads of sweat formed a river as I grabbed my keys, I don’t know where I’m headed but as long as I get the hèll out of here and go save my princess, she’s in danger that automatically means that am in danger as well, and this time around I won’t forgive myself if I lose her….. fúck! get that thought out of your head!
I climbed down the stairs like a madman, three steps at a time and I’m down already, I have never been this agitated, this disturbed, this disorganized, it’s all all because of my Star, she’s changed me into a complete different person that I can’t recognize myself in the mirror sometimes, I look different, I think differently and I feel different, her sweet rose scent filling my nostrils as the thought of losing her made me sick in the stomach.
Grabbing the door nob as I pulled it swiftly in one go and I stopped abruptly, my aching chest subsiding as I watched my princess standing in front of the door, from the looks of it, it seems she has been standing there for quite some time, clutching onto her phone as she slowly looks up at me…..I saw the bruises on her forehead and cheeks, immediately I felt like punching myself in the face for making her look distort.
“Star?, are you okay?” I asked carefully and she continues staring at me with those big brown orbs, I looked at them and I read a meaning out of it, she’s looking hurt and relived at the same fùcking time, a smile on the corner of her lips while her eyes were holding grudges, I studied her face and she looks different.
“If you don’t mind we could go see a doctor….” I trailed as she suddenly dropped her phone and fisted my shirt with both hands, pulling me unawares as she slammed her lips on mine, biting hard as she nibbled on my bottom lip, feasting on it like she doesn’t just want to kiss me but to eat me whole, the kiss was friece, commanding, controlling and most of all mine blowing, it took me a while to get over my shock as I wrap my hands on her tiny waist, jerked her forward and claim what’s fùcking mine.
The kiss held many emotions as she pressed harder, fighting for dominance as if she’s relishing for the lost time, she pulled me closer, pressing my chest against her’s tightly as she literally tugs me forward, bending me completely to her height as she grabbed more of my clothing.
I have never seen this side of her before, she has never initiated a ravaging kiss like this before, she’s never been this emotional before, I peeked my eyes open and I saw tears dripping from her closed eyes as she slowly breaks the kiss, a mixed emotion smile shadowing her face
I looked stunned and completely shocked as she looks at me, grabbing my chin with her tiny hand and lowered me to herself, a spark liting her eyes as she whispered.
“So, this is the goddamn lips that took my first kiss?” The whisper sent shivers down my spine as my eyes widened, my feet glued to the ground as she continues smriking.
No way in hell would I have thought this day would come!
Chapter 47 & 48 : Dealing with Rumors
✨Jayson’s POV✨
What!?
What in the hèlls name is going on?
I stood rooted in my spot as she slowly let’s go of my chin, staring back at my shocked face, I couldn’t say anything, and if I actually could, what will I say?
But my heart aches to say something, my lips want to say something, I want to say something but no words are coming through, and with the way she’s staring at me and that mind blowing kiss we just had, I feel like there’s something else coming for me, and it’s not good.
“You’ve regained your memory?” I asked foolishly, damnit Jay!, That’s not how the question should come out, that’s not what I meant to ask, fúck it!
“You knew?, you knew what we once shared and you didn’t tell me?” She sounded hurt, and I’m hurting but I just couldn’t risk hurting her in the process.
“Baby, listen…” I trail as I grabbed both of her hands, squeezing them softly as she stared at me with tears in her eyes ” I badly wanted to tell you, trust me when I say I really wanted you to know about us, our past, the sweet young love we shared, but at the same time I just couldn’t risk hurting you, if I had told you or forced you to remember, that would have turned out really bad and I don’t want to lose you” I poured my heart out and she smiles, sniffing as she looks up at me.
“I can’t believe I’ve been living with my baby crush for months now, I remember everything, I remember every single details about us and here I was wondering how I knew you how you liked sweets instead of actual food” she choked out with a smile.
“I also suspected something too when you crushed all those questions” I said and she smiles but it soon faded as she pulled her hands away
“But, I don’t think we should be together, not after what your family did to me, I lost my parents because of your family” she suddenly blurted and fúck me for not thinking about it.
“Star, we can talk about this, let’s not rush into conclusions yet” I said agitatedly and she shook her head.
“My mom warned me before she died, I didn’t know why but now that I remember everything, I just can’t look at you with the same eyes anymore, your brother killed my parents!, He shattered me completely and made me an orphan!” She yells, she actually yelled as she pulled away from me, emptying me immediately as my eyes heated up.
“And I promised to find him and kill him for hurting you, but just don’t do anything that would hurt us, please, don’t leave me…. I love you” I stuttered, almost biting my tongue in the process because of how messed up I feel.
“But it’s not that easy to just let you go either, your family did me dirty, I’m a rotten mess because of what your brother did, he killed my parents, and he’s here!, He’s in Nevada and I didn’t know, I would have killed him with my bare hands” she voiced out and my ears twitches
Jasper is here?, That bloody bastard is here?
“Did you just say he’s in Nevada?, Are you really sure about what you just said?” I asked carefully, trying not to irritate her.
“We work in the same resort, I was super close to the bastard!, He comforted me when no one else did, Jasper is here and I feel like he was just pretending to like me so he can finally finished what he started….. I’m so going to kill him!” She bursted out and I pulled her close, hugging her dearly as she weeped in my arms and I stroked her hair.
“It’s okay Star, I promise to kill him for you, I will end his stupid life right in front of your eyes, he deserves death, and he’s going to get it” I muttered as suddenly anguish flooded my entire system, opening locked hatered, paving ways for new ideas of hunting that sly bastard and end his stupid life for good.
“You promise?” She sniffled and I nod, kissing the top of her hair as she hugged me tightly.
Will this new revelation affect our relationship?, How come I’ve never thought about this and now everything is going so fast.
“Smart move, bro!” Laurence cheers as they entered the apartment, Avia is currently sitting on the couch looking pale as she crossed her legs together.
“I told you it would be easy, now that’s she’s safe, it’s time to focus on plan B” Jasper said with a smirk as Avia continue to stare at the both of them.
“Everything is set, all thanks to my baby sister over here” Laurence cheers again and Avia glared at him.
“Don’t you dare talk to me” Avia said with a scrowl as she glared daggers at the both of them.
“Awwwwn, why are looking like a sad girl on Christmas morning?” Jasper teased and Avia glared harder.
“Shouldn’t a girl on Christmas morning be happy?” Laurence asked amusingly as he flops besides her but she shifted slightly, creating a distance between them.
“Well, imagine she’s weird and have no friends” Jasper said and Laurence started laughing.
“Would you two just shut up!?, My Dad is dead all because of your stupid plans, listen I don’t think I can do this anymore, I’m out!” Avia thundered as she stood up but Laurence pulled her hair backwards, making her to release an agonizing scream as she falls on the couch, grabbing her head in pains.
“Stop being foolish for once Avia!, I’ve worked so hard to come this far and I won’t let you jinx it!, If you try to sabotage my plans then get ready to face me because I’m not going to spare your life!” Laurence snearled as Avia backed up immediately, hugging her legs as she glued herself to the couch.
“She’s just being naive, listen princess, once we’re done with your cousin and my brother, you will understand better, just stay out of our way” Jasper voiced with zero emotions.
“She doesn’t have a choice because she won’t leave this house until we are done” Laurence smriks and Avia’s eyes widened.
“You can’t hold me captive you bloody fool!, I don’t care about whatever it is you both have going on just don’t involve me okay!?, It’s already bad enough that you killed our father and now you want to kidnap me?, I’m not staying in this goddamn hole!, I have a house and I’ve got a good paying job so to hell with your stupid plans!” Avia said non stop as both boys stared at her with bored expressions on their faces.
“Are you done blabbing?, You want to say more?” Jasper said sarcastically and Avia glared at him.
“Try leaving then….the door is wide open” Laurence grined and she tactically stood up, staring at both of them before rushing towards the door and pulling it but it won’t open, she tried again and again making both boys burst into a mocking laughter.
“Monsters!…..I hate you both!” Avia whined as she stomped her feet repeatedly crossing both hands on her chest.
“Your room is the third by your left, everything you need are in there so feel free to do whatever you like” Jasper said as he stretched on the couch.
“Oh, how comforting, bîtches” Avia spat as she head upstairs, ignoring their laughter.
“Will she be okay?, She looks pretty mad” Jasper said and Laurence waved his hand.
“She will be fine, she’s my sister and I will handle her” Laurence said certainly as Jasper grined mischievously.
Clubhouse★★★
Loud music playing around the background as Mandy drunkenly sat down, laughing like a crazy manic as Gina tried controlling her from making a fuss.
“Can you just stop drinking?, you are drunk” Gina frowned and Mandy stared at her before making a sluring sound.
“I’m not drunk….. you are!” Mandy said sheepishly with a grin and Gina frowned frustratedly.
“Let’s go home, you’ve been drinking for hours” Gina panicked and Mandy scoffed.
“Tell me something Gina, don’t I deserve Jayson?, Aren’t I hot enough?, Oh wait……I gave him good s£x, what else does he want that I don’t have” Mandy slurred further as she pouted her lips.
“He obviously doesn’t have good taste” Gina said with an eye roll as Mandy poured another shot down her throat and shakes her head before smiling like a fool.
“I’m hot, I’m beautiful….. right from birth I’ve been more beautiful than that stupid Jasmine, but he chose her, I swear to fùcking fûck if I lay my eyes on that girl, I’m going to kill her” Mandy said and Gina covered her mouth immediately with a horrific expression on her face
“Will you stop talking nonsense, we are in public” Gina panicked.
“Fùck public!, Fùck everyone in it!, I don’t care….. just bring me back my Jayson, I’m a mess without him” Mandy pouted more as Gina sighs
“She’s still sulking?” Riley appeared as she stood in front of them.
“Oh my God!, I’m so drunk…… and I love it!!” Mandy shrikes as she hits her hands on the table.
“Yep, she’s definitely drunk and we need to get her out of here before she blurts everything to the whole world” Gina said and Riley rolled her eyes.
“I didn’t sign up for this, you know that right?” Riley said as they raised drunk Mandy up together from both sides.
“Just help me” Gina pleaded and they rest both of her hands on their shoulders for support as they started leaving.
“Let me go!, I’m not drunk!!!” Mandy continued sulking, trying to free herself from their tight grip.
The next day★★★
M&K CLASSIC RESORT ✨✨
Roland and Mika were sitting besides each other as they were on their phones, the hall was completely empty and void of customers
“I’m super bored…..” Mika suddenly blurted as she drops her phone and Roland chuckled.
“That’s because Jasmine isn’t here, but you have me though” Roland said and Mika scoffed loudly.
“No, thank you please, I’d rather remain silent than talking to you” Mika hissed and Roland put his phone away.
“Talking to you isn’t fun either, so don’t get your hopes up of me even considering your presence” Roland replied and Mika gasped for real
“What the hell is that supposed to mean?” She fumed while glaring at him.
“That you are playing hard to get, you think I wouldn’t figure out you are helplessly crushing on me that’s why you are being obnoxious and irritating towards me” Roland blurted out and Mika rolled her eyes.
“I’d rather crush on a monkey, seriously what gave you that stupid idea that I will be into you?” Mika questioned.
“Umm, you mind explaining your hate towards Delilah?, I’m sure you know she likes me” Roland put forth and Mika scoffed.
“Who cares if she likes you?, That’s her problem” Mika hissed.
“You see, you have this tingle look of jealousy whenever her name is being mentioned, but who cares, just like you said, I would also want to have anything to do with you, Delilah isn’t so bad after all, I could actually hook up her, she seems fun” Roland said with a smirk and Mika faked a smile.
“To hell with whatever you have planned, I don’t care” Mika voiced out firmly as Delilah approached them with three cups of expresso
“Y’all in the mood for coffee?, it’s early in the morning” Delilah said cheerfully and Roland smiled.
“Sure thing Delish, I’m in the mood for coffee” Roland said and Delilah hands him a cup .
“Delish?” Delilah asked with an amusing look.
“Yeah, that’s my cute nickname for you, because you are beautiful and all….. short form for delicious” Roland said with a wink and Mika almost rolled her eyes as Delilah giggled.
“It’s actually cute Rolly, I like it” Delilah pouted and sat astride from the two of them.
“Can you stop calling him Rolly?” Mika asked brashly before she could stop herself.
She badly wanted to force her to stop calling Roland “Rolly” but she doesn’t want to look like a jealous bîtch.
“No can do Mika, here have this” Delilah said as she hands her a cup and Mika takes it.
Delilah watched with a smirk as Mika takes the cup.
“So Delish, the date you asked for some days ago, we could totally fix a date whenever you want” Roland said and Mika eyed the both of them
“Seriously!?” Delilah asked with a big smile.
“Sure, I’m dead serious” Roland said as he steals Mika a glance and Mika takes her phone and stood up.
“You don’t want your coffee anymore?” Delilah asked with a small frown.
“No, Delish…. you can have it” Mika said with an eye roll as she excused herself.
“I will take it” Roland opted as he takes the cup but Delilah was fast enough to slap it from his hand and the cup fell, spewing everything on the floor.
“Hey!, what was that for?” Roland asked with a disappointed look as he looks at the spilled coffee.
“Sorry, my hands must have slipped” Delilah said with a smile as she looks at Mika retreating figure and clenched on her cup tightly.
“Whatever” Roland shrugged his shoulders as they continued with their chatter.
🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
Mrs Mantinda’s Mansion 🖤🖤🖤
It hurts, it hurts so badly that the man I find peace in is actually my doom, the man I’ve come to find myself so attached to, the only man who cares about my feelings and everything that happens to me, but how can I continue loving the same man who’s brother killed my parents.
Many might say it’s not his fault, I never accused him, I never judged him and certainly I hold no grudges against him, but seeing that his family were behind the gruesome death of my parents, makes it a little bit difficult to look at Jayson and not feel the urge of hurting him, funny enough how I’ve already started hurting him by signing a contract marriage.
“What do you mean he’s no longer seen?, I want that man and what about Jasper Billion?, I need them, find them!” I yelled over the phone as I hung up frustratedly.
How can uncle Bob suddenly disappear, Jasper is also missing, that’s weird.
I won’t rest until I lay my eyes on them and make sure I kill them, they’re the reasons behind my pain and anger.
I sighed as I stepped out of the car, heading for the main building as I saw Mrs Mantinda sitting down with her phone and eye contact glued to her face, she looks up and a smile plastered on her face but I’m not here to exchange pleasantries.
“Jasmine, you are here, how have you been?” Mrs Mantinda asked cheerfully.
“I’m calling off the contract, I don’t want to have anything to do with your family anymore, I’m done” I announced and Mrs Mantinda slowly stood up.
“You can’t just call off the contract Jasmine, it’s court stamped and approved, you can’t back out until it expires and it’s only a few weeks left, why the rush?” Mrs Mantinda asked unfazed and I clicked my tongue.
“I don’t care!, I really don’t give two flying ducks about anything, your family have already done enough damage to my life and working with you is the biggest mistake I could ever make but I’m willing to put an end to it” i said with tears and Mrs Mantinda walked closer to me, I tried backing away but I couldn’t.
“Think about it honey, remember what I promised to do if you accomplish your mission, I already found you a good laywer, and my sources also told me your uncle is missing but I promise to find him for you, just think about it” Mrs Mantinda coaxed and i stared at her, she might actually have good researchers who could help me track those bastards on time.
“Okay then, mind telling me the actual reason my parents warned me to stay away from your family, what transpired years ago that made y’all loggerheads?” I asked and I saw the flash of unbelieve in her eyes before she exhaled deeply.
“It was all a misunderstanding, you might want to sit down for this” Mrs Mantinda said and I slowly sat down as Mrs Mantinda joined me, I maintained eye contact.
She held my hand as she caress it and I stared at her.
“It all started some years ago…..” Mrs Mantinda trailed as Jayson walked in and our gaze travelled towards him, he also paused as he saw me sitting down.
What a coincidence?, Why is he here?, Okay, I know it’s his mom’s house but why is he here now?
Oh gawd!
“What’s going on here?” Jayson asked and silence filled the air.
I bit my lips as I stared back at Jayson who was now sqauting besides me, now I can’t stay mad at this man when he’s being such a caring bastard!, he’s just to adorable to hurt or leave without, maybe, just maybe I actually have feelings for him.
“Thank God you are here son, I think since Jasmine has obviously recovered her memories, it’s time you both know what actually transpired between us” Mrs Mantinda said and I stared at her slowly.
She knows all this while?, How cunning can this woman be?