Silent Moans – Erotic Mature Story

Chapter 49 & 50 : Understanding Each Other

🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
How cunning and mischievous can this woman be?
“What are you talking about Mom?” Jayson asked with a smug on his face as he literally pulled me from his mother and made me sit beside him in a different couch, I took in sharp breath as he interwined our fingers and placed them on his thigh, I looked at him with pure uneasiness but the smile he flashed at me made me somewhat relaxed.

“Your past, well our past….. you see your friendship with each other only blossomed because of the closeness between us, and your parents, we were already tight friends before we got married and even gave birth” Mrs Mantinda revealed and I furrowed my eyebrows.
“Then what happened, why the sudden hatered from my parents towards you people?” I asked, feeling the ache in my chest, my whole body arched.

“Yeah, I would also love to know why you suddenly told me to stop seeing Jasmine few months before her parents demise, did you guys by any chance kil…..” Jayson trails and Mrs Mantinda shot him a glare, making the remaining words stuck in his mouth.
“I would never hurt anyone, same goes for your Dad, we are good people and we would never make anyone an orphan” Mrs Mantinda added slowly and I saw the sincerity in her eyes.

“Sorry for even trying to say that but what really happened?” Jayson asked, his grip tightened on mine and I looked at me, he wasn’t looking at me but I know he’s aware that I’m staring.
“You see, we were really close with your parents Jasmine, we were friends, partners in silly crimes, business associates and most of all, we share the tightest bond…. although we got married at the same time but I gave birth first and your mother was really excited for me, she said my son, Jayson, would marry her daughter, that’s if she happens to finally conceive……we laughed it off but four years later?

She gave birth to you, the coincidence was a shocker and you turned out very beautiful and cute…..we made sure you guys grow up to see just how close we were as family, we were happy and everything was going so perfectly until…. someone introduced a stupid business deal to your Dad’s….” She paused to study us for a bit….then she leans closer…. resting both hands on her thighs.

“It was a drug dealer” she whispered and I gasped…. literally as I covered my mouth, Jayson pulled me closer as I rested on his side, holding his hand tightly to myself.
“Drug dealer?” Jayson questioned with disbelief and shock.

“Yep, a noturios one at that, he offered such a good amount that would catapult your Dad’s into another realm of wealth, but your father, Jasmine, vehemently refused to partake in whatever the dealer had to offer, my husband didn’t take it likely and called your Dad a weakling and a coward….. from small arguments to huge fights and blood battles and we slowly departed….

Your Dad vowed never to come close to us or anything that belongs to us and my husband shook his hand and we severed ties, completely since then, we started warning the both of you to stay away from each other but like an elastic rubber band, you guys still find ways to play, we couldn’t separate you both but things changed completely for when Jayson, said he wanted marry you in the future, of course my husband didn’t like it so that’s why he asked to meet with your parents near the Cafe before the accident” she narrated and I couldn’t believe my ears, so this is the reason they hated each other.

“But, you guys planned the whole thing and killed my parents, we were in your car that got sabotaged, you guys did it on purpose!” I suddenly blurted out as I felt anger raising within me but Jayson held me down.
“No we didn’t, the attack wasn’t meant for your parents but rather it was meant for us, my second son, Jasper, was the one who tempered with the cars, he wanted to kill us but for some reasons, our keys got inter-changed and we ended up in your car while you guys took ours….” She defended and everything started coming back to me.

“Jayson, that day…. you were holding your parents car keys and I was holding mine, right?” I asked and he slowly nods.
“And we exchanged it while playing but never got the chance to replace them before the argument and we had to leave in a hurry after both of our parents started bickering….” He said and my jaw dropped, I slowly released my hands from Jayson’s as I held my head with horrific expression.

“I …..killed ……my ….parents” I stuttered as tears rolls down, Jayson quickly wiped them, kissing my cheeks as he cleans the tears but more came running through the line of my skin.
“No, no…. don’t blame yourself, it was an honest mistake, you didn’t know” Mrs Mantinda said as she quickly walked up to me and crowded me in her hands.

“No!, I forced Jayson to play that stupid game and I killed my parents in the process, if we hadn’t exchanged keys then…then…they wouldn’t have died” I stuttered as the words hung up frustratedly in my goddamn fúcked up mind.
“Jasper is the brain behind your parents death, he wanted to kill us but he didn’t succeed………..” .

“And he killed my parents instead…” I chimed in with tears and Jayson turned my face, making me come in contact with his brown dazzling orbs, we have a lot in common as if we’re custom made for each other, same hair color, same pulpits, lips fitting perfectly but why am I even having these thoughts when I should be crying?, I’ve really gone mental!
“I will get him for you….” Jayson said with gritted teeth and I shook my head.

“What if he gets us first?, He obviously hasn’t backed out of his plan of ruining us, he intentionally got closer to me just so he could get to you, I’m scared, I’m so scared right now Jayson” I said with fright and he shut his eyes in hurt.
“It’s going to be okay, everything will be fine” Jayson trails as he hugged me.
“Why did Jasper wanted you guys dead in the first place?” I suddenly blurted and Mrs Mantinda’s expression changed instantly, I could clearly see the uneasiness written boldly on her well structured face as she looks away.

“There’s got to be a reason” I said again and Jayson was also quiet, that made me suspicious instantly, they’re obviously hiding something from me, because Jasper wouldn’t just want to kill his family for no reason, there has to be a reason why he made that drastic decision.

“I will be inside, take care of your wife Jayson” Mrs Mantinda said with a voice I could barely recognize, it was hoxed and cold and filled with pains and hurt and lies….. she’s obviously mad at something or rather Jasper, her movements were ragged too as she could barely maintain a straight walk, constantly rubbing her forehead till she was completely out of sight.

“Even I don’t know the reason behind my younger brother’s hatered towards us, at first we were close but he just suddenly distanced himself and started acting creepy, he would sit quietly and laugh or talk to himself occasionally, my parents took him for different therapy but he wasn’t responding, if only he had said something but we couldn’t get him to talk, nobody could….he just changed” he stated and I was drowned in thoughts.

That seems oddly familiar, just like Avia, we were once close but she suddenly distanced herself and started loathing against me, it only means one thing, something must have triggered such acts…. maybe, just maybe they’re suffering from low self-esteem and that pushed them into loathe and hate….but is that enough reason to attempt murder?, Or did Jasper’s parents did something to make him turn out this way?
So many unanswered questions

✨Jayson’s POV✨
I remember a certain time when my parents would warn me to stay away from Jasmine when we were younger, I would cry and fumbled and end up in a fùcking hospital because apparently my system can’t survive without her.
The very day of the accident, I casually said I wanted to marry Jasmine and make her my forever, even though I was only ten years, my Dad took it very seriously and started throwing tantrums, vibrating and cursing loudly not minding if I was there, he was so mad that I had to run and hide in a corner.

“Bartle, take he easy, he’s just a child” my mom said as she glued to his side while holding his arm fondly, her voice that usually does magic on my Dad seems to have lost his charm as he snearled at her.
“Nonsense!, just a child you say?, I will have to remove that stupid thought out of his goddamn mind before he becomes a man, as s matter of fact, I’m filing a restraining order on that stupid family!” My dad thundered, freeing himself from her touch.

“Bartle!, It hasn’t gotten to that!” My mom yelled but he shoved her aside, he’s obviously looking for me but I was tucked safely in my hiding spot.
“One more word Matin….. and I will really be crossed at you!” My Dad said with difficulty, he’s never yelled at my mother before, he has never looked at her with so much anger, this part of my Dad made me scared as I slowly poked my head out.

“Daddy, why do you hate them so much?, I thought we were family?” I asked and his facial expression calmed down immediately, he walked towards me and squatted as he caress my hair, Jasper was behind us, staring at us with a bored expression.
“I’m sorry son, I’ve already filed the restraining order and you are not allowed to be seen near them ever again” my Dad’s word broke my heart as I stared at my mother, she was weak and obviously couldn’t do anything to change his mind.

“We should at least meet up with them once, we have to let them know before signing the restraining order, don’t you think?” My mom’s calm voice made him reasoned and agreed to it.
“The black Audi….I will go grab my keys and we will leave, son, you have to let go of your childish crush, it ain’t happening” my Dad said once more and I ran to my mother’s arms and started sobbing, Jasper simply walked outside….. ignoring the tears.

I should have known he had something dubious going on in his fúcked up head, we didn’t more attention as he walked in out before us and vehemently refused to go with us, but suprisingly he was present at the scene of the tragic accident, fúck me for not noticing his sly moves and unhinged face that held zero emotions.

I don’t hate my brother, he’s my brother for fûcks sakes but he started this all blood battle, making Jasmine’s parents die with the feeling that my parents killed them, and that’s not what happened, it’s not like I can summon then from the dead and explain how everything really happened and my parents were just on lucks side, but I still lost my Dad so it’s not much of a fulfilled luck if you actually think about it.

“Are you okay?” Jasmine’s beautiful voice broke my long train of thoughts and I blinked repeatedly, finally observing my surroundings and I realized we were in her room, when did we get here?, Damnit!…..I zoned out.
“I’m fine Star, you want something to eat?” I asked and she held my hands instead and pulled me closer, kissing my jawline as she stared back at me, fúck!, I just can’t stay away from this element of beauty wrapped in a trap of dangerous disaster.

“You should know by now that you can’t lie to me, I can see it very clearly….. you are worried” she said, I can see her trying not to let the revelation get to her, she’s really fighting to be strong and the least I can do is to be strong for the both of us too.
“I will be fine, if you promise me that you will also be fine and you won’t leave my side no matter what happens” I pouted and she chuckles, but it didn’t go that far as she withdrew her smile.

“I’m here okay…” She trails and I kissed her forehead, I just can’t get enough of her, she’s always in my face, my space, my brain and that’s fùcking intoxicating to some extent but I’m not complaining, now am I?…..I love being with her every single moment.
“So, I was thinking of going to your former work space and see if I can…..” I trail and she suddenly pulled away from me while covering her mouth, she seems nauseous and stepped away from me…… “Are you okay?” I asked this time and she looks at me with discomfort.

“I will be in the bathroom” she mumured and walked into the bathroom…..
“Well, that was weird” I pointed out and shrugged boh shoulders, right now I’ve something very important to take care of.

M&K CLASSIC RESORT ✨✨✨
“You guys noticed Jasper and Avia no longer come to work right?” Delilah asked and Roland looked at her for a breef moment.
“Yeah, that’s actually true….. I haven’t seen them this week, did they quit or something?” Roland asked and Mika lifts her head from the table she was laying on.
“I’d quit too if I don’t want to be bored out of my fúcking mind” Mika groans as she rest her head on her shoulder while fiddling with her phone.

“Aren’t you guys worried?” Delilah asked again and Mika scoffed.
“Why should be worried about those two?, who cares about them?” Mika said with a smirk.
“I don’t know but I think Delilah has a point, we should be worried about them” Roland said as he pulled out his phone and dails Jasper’s number but it ain’t going through.

“See, you both are just being busy-bodies….. they are obviously fine…. good grief!!!!” Mika mocked and Delilah rolled her eyes.
“I wonder if that’s how you were born” Delilah said while tucking her hair behind her ears in a cute way and Mika frowned.
“Born as how?” Mika frowned harder.

“An uptight abusive meanie….. you always have something negative to say about someone whereas you are the problem” Delilah stated as s matter of fact and Mika’s lips parted slightly as she slowly stood up.
“I don’t want to be in the middle of whatever it is that’s going on….. seriously girls, no need to be at each other’s throats all the time” Roland suggested while pulling Mika aside.

“I just wanted to be close to her so she can say it to my face properly…..”.
“I already did, what are you going to do about it?” Delilah grined mischievously.
“The only reason I’m not shoving my fists into your mole like shaped face is because we’re at work and i don’t want to get fired…. lucky you”. Mika said with gritted teeth as she clenched her fists tightly.

“Since when do you care about what people have to say?, come on….show me what you can do”.
“That’s enough Delilah!….. just stop it!” Roland voiced out and Delilah chewed on her remaining words.
“Bîtch….” Mika snearled as she left their space and walked to the counter.

“So Roland, about our date…..I found a great spot and I booked reservations already….. aren’t you excited?” Delilah asked as she clasped her hands together in a hush tone.
“Yeah, yeah….. just text me the details” Roland said as he steals a worried look at Mika, Delilah noticed it and she fumed slightly.
“You are not looking at me Rolly, aren’t you excited for our date?….. you weren’t like this when you told me to go ahead with the preparations some days ago” she said with a throttle voice and Roland finally looks at her.
“Just, do what you want to do and tell me how everything goes” Roland said as he made to go the counter .

“Rolly!…..did you even hear what I asked you?, I asked if you aren’t excited for our date?” Delilah snapped holding his hand but he wriggles out of her touch.
“I’m excited for our play-date…… whatever…. just text me everything okay?” Roland said in a slight rush as he walked towards the counter
“Play-date?……are you fùcking kidding me right now?” Delilah asked herself as she watched him talk to Mika who doesn’t even seem to be interested in whatever he was saying.

“I’m in love with a fool” Delilah pouted as she sat down quietly, Mika’s gaze slowly meet her’s and Mika winked at her discreetly and Delilah felt like punching the wall close to her.

Mrs Mantinda’s Mansion 🖤🖤🖤
It’s for the best they knew what actually happened instead of Jasmine to start hating on her without knowing what actually happened, some certain things can’t be changed but the mistake had already been made and there’s absolutely nothing anyone can do about it.
“Don’t you think you should call off the contract instead of waiting for Jasmine to do it” Flora, Mrs Mantinda’s closest friend said with a raw expression.

“If she loves my son then she will call off that contract on her own” Mrs Mantinda said and Flora frowns.
“Mantinda you are not making any sense, playing with the poor girl’s mentality ain’t nice” Flora furthered.
“Don’t you see the excess of this whole contract thing!?, I want her to fight for my son’s love, I want her to come clean to him and patch things up, i want her to call off the contract without my permission, that’s what I want but she obviously doesn’t love my son so I’m going to stick to my side of the bargain and pay her off in two weeks” Mrs Mantinda counterd and Flora rubs her forehead.

“This whole shît is complicated, I don’t think she will be able to call off the contract even if she’s in love with your son, it’s going to be difficult for her” Flora trailed off.
“She has to, I don’t want to fail as a mother, first my second child tried to fúcking maim my family to death and I have no idea why, I don’t even know why he wanted to do that…..am I a bad mother?” Mrs Mantinda asked.

“You seriously still don’t get now, do you?, Jasper is obviously hurting….. you didn’t pay enough attention to even notice what happened to him, more reason why he almost killed you” Flora frowns and Mrs Mantinda rubs her forehead in fustration.
” I just wished he opened up more to me…..”.
“No, you never really cared about his feelings, all you ever cared about was Jayson…. and you are still doing it now, have you forgotten you are the mother of both boys?” Flora sounded disappointed.

“I love my sons equally…. don’t tell me that shît” Mrs Mantinda voiced out with a frown.
“That’s where you are wrong……if not, why would a boy of eight think of commiting murder…..why?” Flora asked and Mrs Mantinda’s lips parted slightly in confusion and shock as silence lingers between them.
Is she by any chance…. right?

✨Jayson’s POV✨
“Any luck?, Please tell me you found something helpful” I asked and Noah shook his head with a downcast look on his face.
“No single trace of the bastard, we’ve searched everywhere and there’s absolutely nothing, his son and daughter who happens to work at this fancy restaurant are also missing, no one knows where they are” Noah said and I groaned loudly, unable to contain my anger.

“What about…..J…. Jasper?” I breathe out in difficulty, mere mentioning of his name makes me feel like puking.
“No tracks of him as well, do the think the three of them are working hand in hand, isn’t it weird that they are missing at the same time?” Noah asked and I tapped my feet.
“It’s very obvious, I really need to end that piece of shît as soon as I can, Jasmine hasn’t been herself for some days now, I think she’s sick” I said worriedly and Noah taps my shoulder.

“I understand how she feels, it’s not easy to find yourself in a complicated situation like this and not fall sick, we will keep searching, I’m sure they are still within the city” Noah said and I nod.
“Good, make sure you double your search, besides Jasmine birthday is in two weeks and I honestly don’t know what to do, it’s not like I don’t know what to do exactly but I don’t know how to go about it” I said with a sad pout and Noah chuckles.

“Someone is whipped to the core, I wonder what potion Jasmine sprinkled in your morning tea to make you fall so helplessly in love with her, I get she’s beautiful but come on man!….. this is too much!” Noah teased and I poked his head backwards.
“You have no idea why I’m so attached to that woman, she’s not just any woman but my custom made soul mate right from heaven, she fits in my life so perfectly, both literally and figuratively” I trail and Noah’s mouth was wide open as he stared at me.

“You are gone, you are a goner!…..damn!!!” Noah chuckles and I couldn’t help but laugh along.
Truth be told, I just can’t find reasons to why everything fliped out so fast, even though Jasmine is a bit hesitant….I don’t know why but I understand her and I’m willing to wait till she comes around.

My phone binged and I groan as Noah stopped laughing, I reluctantly opened my phone and I froze at the notification that’s boldly displaying at the top end of the screen.
I’m I dreaming?, No way in the fúck is this happening.
“Hello brother, long time no see” The message displayed and my palms got sweaty and rage replaced my smile in seconds.

Chapter 51 & 52 : Proving Commitment

✨Jayson’s POV✨
No, it’s all in the past.
This can’t be happening, not today, not ever!
We were done years ago, he ran like a child like he was back then, scratching through bushes as his tiny feet made little sounds of escape, he may have been ‘tiny’ then, but his heart was as dark as a fog, his thoughts were disastrous, his eyes were clouded by hate, and his little hands wanted blood.

I could remember a very certain event that took place five months before the tragic accident.
I was playing around by then our family bond with the Corey’s was slowly shrinking and Jasmine had to leave, then my small mind ticked at the next thing, Jasper!

He’s oddly quiet, so looking for him was almost impossible, he hardly talks, so where do I even start from?
Skipping through guards, and handy workers who seems to love me for some reasons I can’t put a finger on, I reached his room.
It was big up front so I knocked his door and Mika got no response, I descoverd lately that he’s been really secretive, he sneaks around, perch on my instincts and that seems to get to me everytime….. like damnit!, What is he hiding?

So I did the only logical thing that crossed my mind and opened the door slowly, noiselessly and carefully, if not too carefully because as soon as I stepped inside, he jolted and a book fell from his hand since he was standing, backing the entrance and completely lost in whatever it is he is reading.
‘he’s just eight, what can he possibly be reading that got his interest so much’.

“What are you doing here?” His odd cold tiny voice rings in my ear and I totally ignored him, of course my attention was now on the book as I quickly opt for it…. yeah he also noticed and tried to beat me to it but I was faster.
His eyes widened, his lips parted slightly, sweat forming already as he struggled to get the book, I flipped it sideways and hold up, this ain’t just a book….. it’s a car manual!

“What are you doing with this Jasper?, why do you want to know about cars?” I asked, of course I’m two years older than him and obviously the golden boy of the family.
He titls his head backwards and yanked the manual from me.

“Since when are you suddenly all up in my business?, go be with your favorite Mom and Dad and stop bothering me, it’s not like you care anyways” he buffed out with anger and that hit home, I stood numbed as he pushed me out of his room and slammed the door shut, I could have fought him, yeah I’m stronger but what he said really got to me.

I never thought Jasper would be bothered about my closeness to our parents, they also love him so what is he yapping about!
Maybe I didn’t understand him then, maybe I didn’t try harder enough to know what really happened, maybe we were too caught up in our business and never really paid any attention to his mental breakdowns, maybe it’s all our fault he attempted murder at the tender age of eight, maybe, just maybe…. I’m the cause of my Lil bro’s hatered.

But all that doesn’t click as I stared at the message, I’m still staring at it, different thoughts running through my mind, blaring my ears as my jaw hardened, I clenched my fists and I’m sure Noah noticed my sudden mood.
“Are you okay?” He asked and I slowly faced him, I can’t speak, or say anything without yelling so I simply showed him the disturbing message and he gasped.

“Holy shît!, he messaged you?, we have to track this message to wherever hole he’s hiding!” Noah euthuisam was all a waste because the message had no number or whatsoever.
“The sly bastard ghost sent the number Noah, we can’t track it” I breathe out with difficulty, honestly I feel like throwing up right now
“So what are going to do?, we just can’t sit back and watch him roast us before we do something?, he’s obviously still in this city” Noah said and I saw some senses in what he just said.

No doubt he’s planning on finishing what he started years ago.
“Let’s just wait and see what he’s up to, I don’t mind playing his little game for a while before I get him right where I want him” I smriked, I made a grievous mistake by not paying attention to why he was reading s car manual years ago, but now?…… I’m not going to make that same mistake of jumping into conclusions when I know he just wants to get me all wrapped up in his stalking mess .

“You think that’s safe?” Noah asked worriedly.
“I know my brother, he’s very cunning and mischievous, and if we rush into his trap?, He’ll definitely get us killed sooner than we expected, so let’s just lay low and watch whatever he’s planning, I will keep you updated if he does anything” I said with this sudden burst of energy, I can’t wait to finally meet him after all these years.

Is it weird that I’m dying to meet him?, we could bro hug for a few minutes before shoving each other at the throat with whatever weapon we could use…… he’s obviously trying to confuse me but he should know by now that I’m smarter and I will always be one step ahead….as usual
“If you say so, but we’ll still keep searching through, there’s no such thing as being “too careful” ” Noah said and I nods as he walked out.

I sighed deeply, more than usual, this is the longest sigh of my entire life and it’s exhausting, telling my mom about Jasper will only make her cry, I can’t risk hurting her for the second time, I won’t be able to bare seeing her worried or sick about that twat!
I looked at the message again.
Why would he even think of messaging me in the first place?

🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
“Seriously girl, you have to stop overthinking this, maybe it’s just ordinary” Mika soothing words echoed but I couldn’t help but stare at the mirror again as I turned around, I slowly touched my chin and cheek and my sides as I continued feeling my body.
Ever since Jayson and I came back from his mother’s Mansion, I’ve been feeling weird, I eat alot, sleep alot and I end up throwing up once I’m done stuffing my stomach, this isn’t normal, most definitely not normal!

” Overthinking!?, gurl I’m telling you what’s happening to me and you think I’m being delusional?, look at me, don’t you notice any changes?” I asked and she strokes her chin thoughtfully while I faced her.
“You do look like you’re adding some weight though, and your skin is shining brightly more than usual and it’s sliky too” she stated and moved towards me while grabbing my hands.

“Adding weight!?, hell no!, that’s the last change I expect on my body, I know just what I went through to achieve this s£xy slim beautiful body and I can’t jinx it for anything!” I lashed out angrily, why am I mad?, I noticed my mood swings are off the roof lately, one minute I’m happy and the next I will yelling at Jayson for the littlest mistake.

“It seems Jayson wants to ruin that for you, how many times have you shagged that bastard?” She asked and I rolled my eyes.
“He’s not a bastard and I’m sure we only had s£x one or two times” I said unsure of myself.
“One or two times?” She asked with a raised eye brow and I clicked my tongue.

“Three or four times” I said again and she titls her head backwards with a teasing smrik.
“Three or four times?, Come on girl, let’s be honest” she furthered and I stomped my feet while biting my lips.
“Five or six times, I’m not sure honestly” I said with gritted teeth, my cheeks turning pink and she suddenly started laughing crazily.
“Five or six times without protection?, baby girl have you forgotten you are in a contract marriage and can’t possibly get pregnant?” Mika blurted and I hit my head.

She’s so right!, what the hèll have I done!?
“Let’s not jump into conclusions yet, I can’t be pregnant, most definitely not!, I can’t get pregnant at this age, I still have a long way to go” I said and faced the mirror again.
“You weren’t thinking about that when you were moaning his name every now and then” she said sarcastically and I turned sharply and flickered my index finger on her forehead and she groans at the pain.

“I’ve fúcked up big time, well I’m definitely sure I’m not pregnant, i can’t be….” I trailed off as a sudden nausea irritation hit me and I rushed towards the bathroom, Mika followed me immediately as I throwed up a great amount of whatever it is.
“Looks pretty pregnant to me” she teased as I rainsed and cleaned myself up.
I suddenly feel weak and tired, angry and happy, moody and sunshine all at the same fùcking time.

“Stop saying I’m pregnant!” I snapped angrily and she chuckled.
“We could confirm if you are at the hospital, all the signs are showing boldly all over you and Jayson might start suspecting that you are carrying his future Mr JJ” she teased and I flopped on the bed while covering my face.
“This can’t be happening!!!!” I groaned loudly and Mika sat besides me while rubbing my back soothingly.
“Hey, it’s not the end of the world, besides, you both love each other….” She trails and I shot my head up instantly.

“I don’t love him, I don’t love him at all, I’m just caught up in his charms and I’m very sure it’s because I feel sorry for him that is mom is tricking him into an arranged marriage” I blurted out and Mika scoffed.
“Oh, so the only way of rectifying yourself was opening your legs?, baby girl you are in love with that man, stop denying it…” She tugged my hair.
“Just as you aren’t denying your love for Roland?” I hinted back with a smirk.

“Ewwwww, don’t call that love, besides, he has this new cheap chick flocking over him and I’d have to give a lot of fûcks to care about that, and guess what?, I don’t give any fúck….” She retored and I sighed, even though she’s trying so hard to mask it, I know she’s in love with Roland but the thing is, I don’t even know what I feel for Jayson.
I don’t want to even start finding out if I love him or not, and now the possibility of me being pregnant is by eighty five percent, what the fúck is wrong with me?

“I can’t love Jayson, I just can’t……” I trailed off.
“Why?, he obviously cares about you and he would fly over the moon if he finds out you might be pregnant for him, why are you holding back?” Mika concerned voice made me flatter out.
“It’s complicated…” I whispered but like a five eared rabbit, she heard me perfectly.

“Not as complicated as hiding your true notion in his life, did he do something?” She asked and I just had to let her know.
Mika stumbled into my life two years ago, she knows nothing I didn’t want her to know about, every detail she knows about me is what I want her to know, I hate the fact that I know everything about her but she doesn’t even know half of what she’s supposed to know and we tag their ourselves”bestfriends”.

“No secrets… tell me what I want to know, what I need to know” she said and I faced her while taking her hands.
“You remember that time when you asked me why I’m paying rentage in my father’s house and why my uncle hates me so much?, and where are my parents?” I asked and she nods.

“You told me not to worry about any of it….. were you lying?” She sounded hurt, I expected it but it’s better than not telling her at all .
“The truth is, my parents died in an accident and my uncle took everything away from me, Avia….. she’s my cousin and her brother Laurence, I don’t know if know him, I doubt it, but they’ve made my life a living hell and that’s why I took this contract so I would be able to fight for my rights” I said and she had this look that I detest!, pity.

“Avia is your cousin!?, that bîtch!, no wonder she hated you so much, but how those this apply to you not being with Jayson, what did he do?” She asked with curiousity.
“The question isn’t what he did, but rather what did his family do?” I asked and her eyes lit up.
“Are they responsible for your parents death?, don’t tell me they’re behind it?” Mika’s voice sounded terrifying.
“Technically they’re responsible” I stuttered, I almost choked, I feel something sink deep into my subconsciousness.
“Tell me everything about it”.

Avia quietly looked out the window, trying to figure out where in the hèlls name her stupid brother and his supposed friend took her, it’s obvious they’re hiding, the place is secluded, no houses, no nothing…. just water and trees.
Escaping is almost impossible, it’s not even considered an option but she has to try, but how?

Watching her father die was one of the things that opened her eyes to actually see why she shouldn’t have hated Jasmine in the first place, growing up her mom and dad always painted Jasmine black so she grew up hating Jasmine and distancing herself from her…. completely
“You hungry?” Jasper’s voice interupts her thoughts as she slowly faced him, even though he’s the mastermind behind her hostage, she couldn’t help but notice how dangerously attractive he is.

Tall, pointed nose with no single fraction, normal sized hazel eyes, slick brown curls, broad figure, he’s just beautiful…..can a man be beautiful?, take a look at Jasper and see just how much of a demigod he is…… snap out of it Avia!
“You could have knocked, you know…. that’s what doors are meant for” she hinted sarcastically, snapping out of her mouth watering thoughts
“It’s not like you are naked, but it would have been a sight worth seeing, don’t you think?” he replied coly and she shuts her eyes closed, trying not to snap.

“What do you want?” she asked, ignoring his raw compliment or whatever it is he just said.
“You haven’t left your room for days now, I figured it’d be nice to see what’s going on in that little confused brain of yours, planning on escaping?” he asked with a smirk and she crossed her hands.
“If I wanted to escape?, I would have done that a long time ago….” .

“Noise!…” He retorted mockingly and she gulped down in anger, he sure knows how to get on one’s nerves.
“Just let me go” she said in a sudden calm voice.
“Make me, or better still…. bribe me” he said with a lip bite and she raised an eyebrow.
“How am I supposed to do that?, I don’t have any access to my phone or money, oh wait…why?….umm because you and my phycho brother took everything away!” she glared and he clicked his tongue, dipping both hands in his pocket.

“Money isn’t everything, what’s the use of your body if you aren’t going to use it?” He asked with a sly smile and her jaw dropped instantly, walking towards him.
“You are insane!, you are sick person!” she added and hits him on the chest hard but that doesn’t seem to affect him as he swiftly grabbed both hands with one of his, tightened his grip till she yelped out in pain.

“You are too loud, tone it down a bit or I’m going to make you….. and trust me you are not ready for that” he said and she widened her eyes, there’s something wrong with this guy.
“You want to sleep with your friend’s sister!?, aren’t you just so sly and irritating!” she voiced out angrily and he flings her hands away, making her stumble backwards.

“Get over yourself, I didn’t ask to sleep with you, you said you wanted to leave and I gave you options, if you think I’m after your body?, then you must definitely be high on something…….. trust me I’ve had better, you can choose to starve or come downstairs” he said with gritted teeth as he walked out and slammed the door.

“Stupid prîck!” she clenched her fists as she walked back to the window.
“How do I escape this hell hole!” she asked no one in particular as she continues to stare.

“Why are you so happy?” Alfred voice made Gina spined and faced him with her brightest smile.
“How do you know I’m happy?” She asked with a giggle.
“Because you’ve been dancing around, singing, and now you are looking at your mirror and smiling sheepishly, is this about that boy?” Alfred asked with a frown and Gina smiles dreamily.

“He’s is the only reason I smile” she said with goffy eyes.
“Ouch!, I’m hurt that someone has replaced me and now I have to fight for your attention and love” he said with enough scarsm lacing in his voice.
“Come on, you will always be my biggest bro but he’s my love” she said battering her eyes and he pulled her ears playfully.
“So, why are you so happy?”

“He wants to go on a date and I’ve been working on it for days, I’m so freaking excited!” She cooed and Alfred titls his head sideways
“Shouldn’t he be the one doing the planning?, Delilah don’t you think…I don’t know but don’t you think you are throwing yourself cheaply at this guy?, for fûcks sakes you are a beautiful girl and I believe tons of guys out there would die just to go out with you” Alfred retored and she pouted her lips sadly.

“That’s exactly the point, he’s not just one of those guys, he’s Roland….. that’s what makes him so special” she pointed out and he shakes his head.
“Snap out of this madness and look for someone else, or better still….stay single till someone who actually likes you comes for you”
“Ewwww, gross!…….I love Roland okay, and nothing will make me change my mind about how I feel about him, all I need is your support” she said with pleading eyes.

“You are going to end up getting hurt Delilah, I don’t want that” Alfred said with concern and she hugs him, resting her weight on his broad figure.
“I will be fine…. honest” she said as he strokes her blonde curls.

🏔️Mrs Mantinda’s Enterprise🏔️
Mrs Mantinda could be seen walking in fast strides towards her office, it’s no new news that she’s a strong business tycoon even after her husband demise, being an entrepreneur as always been her life long goal and she achieved that while working hand in hand with her late husband who died but she never gave up, rather she stood brave and fought all the obstacles that threatened her journey to success.

“Does this mean I can’t trust you!, Just because I wasn’t present for some time you decided to wreck me completely!!” She yells at her PA who could be seen carrying bunch of files as she’s struggling to meet up with Mrs Mantinda’s fast pace.
“I’m so sorry mam’m, I just thought it’d be better……”.

“You just thought!?, who gave you the permission to think!?, answer me, you lazy swine!” Mrs Mantinda’s voice echoed through the hallway as everyone scrambled out of the way to avoid her lashing out and tantrums.

“I’m sorry once again, I will make amends to the transactions, I will reschedule the meetings and double check the sales, I will make sure everything is back to normal” she said with trembling lips and Mrs Mantinda suddenly turned around making her PA slam into her and her PA fell, all the files flying around as Mrs Mantinda looked down on while bending a little.

“If by the end of the day I don’t get my endorsement ready, I will not only fire you but I’m going to make sure you rot in jail!….got it?” Mrs Mantinda asked with a snearl and her Pa nods virgoursly.
Nothing comes in between Mrs Mantinda and business, one wrong move and everything is gone!

Mrs Mantinda continued her fast walking as all the workers around ducked out of her way, her eyes were red with disgust as she constantly yells at anyone who misbehave or croses her path.
“Hey!….. are tired of your job? or you want me to help you stay jobless!!!”
“I can’t see you working!….. maybe y’all are tired of pay day!…..”.

“I swear on my long life, if you don’t hurry up….. I’m going to step on you with my five inches heels while I search for your replacement!”
On days like this, no one gets in Mrs Mantinda’s way unless you want to get fired ASAP, she can be brutally unhinged as she brings the building down with her voice.
She walked into her office and flings her bag while answering business calls.

“I promise to make sure my team and I meet up with your necessary demands, you can count on me” she said with a fake smile as she hung up and sighed loudly, digging her nails into her hair as she exhaled deeply.
She’s way beyond stressed as she finally faced her seat and squinted her eyes, someone is seating on her seat….HER SEAT!

“Tell me the fastest way to get you get your sorry àss fired” she said with both hands on her hip as she looks at her swinging swirling chair.
“Are you going to stand up or you want me to do that for you?” She asked again, slowly losing her cool as she wondered who the hell had the guts to walk into her office and sit on her seat.

“Is this how you’re going to welcome your son after eighteen good years….. mother?” The satanic, unapologetic, mocking voice set her heart racing in a horrific speer.

Mrs Mantinda stumbled backwards as her phone fell down nosily, her eyes bulging out of it’s socket as she suddenly felt something straggling her, choking her, trying to block her breathing hole as she came face to face with her long time nemesis, a haunted past she thought she’d forgotten, a nightmare she wished would never return.
“J….. Jasper?” Her voice came out feeble and hoarse, fear taking control of her entire being.

Chapter 53 & 54 : Facing Challenges Together

“J…… Jasper?…..” Her voice came out feeble and hoarse, fear of the unknown taking complete control over her as Jasper swings from side to side, a creppy smile plastered on his face with both hands underneath his sharp chin.

It’s been so long, it’s been so long that Mrs Mantinda couldn’t believe her eyes, her second child, her once little baby has grown into a Man, but not just any Man…. rather a vibrant Man who yearns for revenge and power, he’s not just here for the fun of it, she knows why he’s here, and to think that she has spent eighteen years searching every nook and cranny, turning everywhere up side down despite her husband’s refusal….at some point she accepted her dainty fate….and wished he had truly died but all that comes to an abrupt halt as his gray eyes bore holes into her
“Wh…. what are you…..” Her voice trails off fast as he picked up the momentum.

“doing here?, well, here is a better question, what were you doing all those years that I was gone?” He sounded plaint, he sounded rugged, he sounded hurt….. though she still hasn’t gotten used to his large size due to the fact that she last saw him when he was still little.
“What are you talking about?, You are alive?” Mrs Mantinda knew that the question sounded dumb but the shock is making her head light
“You want me dead?” He asked with a tooth smile and she slowly shakes her head as she regained her composure.

“I wouldn’t have asked for anything better…” She retored and he gasped dramatically while holding his chest.
“You are being unnecessary savagery mother, don’t I even get a hug, it’s been years you know” he said with a sly smile and she quickened her pace towards him but stopped right in front of her desk.

“Why are you suddenly coming out from the shadows now?, You could have just continued been inexistent……I couldn’t care less….” She trails
“You never cared about me mother, I wasn’t expecting you to care now or even when I went missing or wait let me rephrase that…. or even when I ran away, you were never bothered, why?…. because you had Jayson, that toothless bastard!” He vibrated and she slams both hands on her desk hard.

“I did care about you!, I cared about the both of you but you choose to be a nonsensical fool and started distancing yourself from us!”
“Did you ever bother to find out why!?, answer me!, I went for several therapies, I was on drugs, I was mentally drained but did you care?, rather you were so focused on Jayson, your only son as you say during the interviews and media while you abandon me to die!…..”.

“Enough!…..” Mrs Mantinda body shook as tears steamed down her eyes, hitting the expensive table as she slowly lets her head down….her brown curls mixed with the natural gray color falling over her face as she tried to stifle the sobs bobbing down her throat but it’s impossible….. it’s like a wound that’s being forcefully opened.

“Does the truth hurt mother?, Wait, should I even call you mother?…” The words that left his mouth felt her a shooting arrow with flames aiming straight for her fragile heart, she gulped down as she watched him….the unhinged sadness lingering in his eyes, she has lost her pure innocent child even before she realized it.

“Stop…. hurting me Jasper…. just quit it” her voice was weak, her heart was heavy and he clicked his tongue.
“I’m not moved by your freakish tears, rather I’d love to place a cup underneath your face…. make sure it’s filled to the tippy top and gulp it down in one go, I’d love to drink your tears mother and feel what it taste like…..I bet it will taste as sweet as my victory….. don’t you think?” He laughed cruley and she stands to her full length.

“What do you want?” She asked and he smiles, sitting back on the swivel chair as he placed both legs on her desk, her face turns red in anger as she watched him.
“Are you willing to give me what I want?” He asked back.
“If it will make you disappear out of my and Jasper’s life for good then yes, I will..” she retored.
“I never knew you hated me this much dearest mother, ouch!” Jasper freing ignorance and she bolted her eyes towards him.

“You once tried to kill us and by us I mean me, your brother and father….” She flinched.
“And believe me when I say I still regret it didn’t work out according to my plan, I guess that makes us even, I hate you just as much as you hate me” Jasper grined mischievously and she closed her eyes for a few minutes.

“What do you want?” She asked with gritted teeth and he drops his legs and stood up, rounding the chair to face his mother, and that’s when the radiating resemblance between them blossomed to it’s full potential, unlike Jayson, Jasper is the masculine version of his beautiful mother, he inherited her eyes, hair, chisel nose and gorgeous lips…. Jayson takes after their Dad completely.
“I want the power to control everything you plan on passing onto that prîck you call my brother” he said and she thought she heard default settings of faulty alarm blaring through her ears.

“Impossible” Mrs Mantinda retored immediately .
“I don’t see why it is”.
“What you are asking for is out of the questions and options, it simply can’t be done”.
“I don’t see why it can’t be altered” he challenges with a smirk, tucking his lean arms in his pocket.
“Jayson is the rightful heir, by standards and by birth” Mrs Mantinda pointed out and he raised an eyebrow.

“Birth right can be tempered with, and besides, I’m not an illiterate, I went to school, graduated UNI in business and I think I have what it takes to be a business Man, I have handled quite a merger business before and I excel perfectly, I’ve been trained for this Mother” he lashed out and she blinks repeatedly, she never thought he’d be that exposed in the business world and who took care of him when he ran away, he said he went to school….who sponsored his education?

“I don’t believe you” Mrs Mantinda breathe out, trying every defense mechanism.
“I have certified certificates for proof, from my grader to middle school, high school and college…..” He said again and she chuckles bitterly
“It still can’t be done….” Mrs Mantinda said and his eyes became murderous as he stepped closer to her, he’s towering her literally, looking down at her like an ant he wouldn’t mind swashing.

“Don’t make things difficult for me, I’m trying to nice and trust me when I say, I am nothing but nice” he sounded threatous and she folded her hands together.
“You are my Son and I’m telling you as a Mother that I can’t and will never do your bidding, you disappeared once, you can do it again and make sure this time around….. you are actually gone for good” Mrs Mantinda said with a similar creppy smile as she pokes his chest and he looks at her tiny hand guming his firm.

“I won’t disappear Mother but I will make sure everyone that matters in your life does, if you don’t comply” he said and she furrowed her eyebrows.
“You are bluffing!” She snapped and he chuckled a little while bending down to her level and wrapping his large arms over her rigid shoulders, she was stunned as he tightens her in his grip, all the blood in her body stopped flowing instantly.

“Remember what I did eighteen years ago?, I will gladly refresh your memory if you don’t hand over what’s rightfully mine” he whispered and her whole body stiffened as he walked out the door like he never came, her eyes glued to the open space as she finally calmed down and that’s when she realized she hasn’t been breathing properly.
“What do I do now?” a rehetorica question pops up and she hugs herself tightly.

✨Jayson’s POV✨
Walking into the living room as a pleasant aroma hits my nostrils with a wift, I staggered backwards a little as I srunch up my nose, trying to sniff as much as I can, this aroma really dives deeper into me as I sling the door shut and strode towards where the beautiful scent was coming from.

It didn’t take me three seconds and I peaked my head in the kitchen and saw Jasmine cooking, I paused as I watched her nodding her head to the slow music as she sways her body from side to side, smiling at no one in particular….. she’s putting on a strap grown that hugs her curves perfectly, I’ve come to notice she likes putting on fitting clothes and it definitely has to do with her past traumas of body shaming.
She looks elegant and beautiful, dangerously attractive and irresistible, I’m drooling despite the fact that I get to see her every single day but still can’t get enough of her undying beauty.

My feet worked it’s way towards her, crowding her completely as I slowly bend to her level, resting my head on her shoulder, of course she jerked a little as her body tensed up, probably because she wasn’t aware that I’ve been staring at her for a couple of unhealthy minutes
“You scared me….” She trails off as she paused the music with a pouty face, she looks so adorable when doing that.

“I didn’t mean to….. what’s with the cooking?, we could have just ordered as usual” I said and she pinched her nose tip with a disapproving look.
“I don’t feel like it, besides I miss the kitchen, it’s been months since I cooked anything” she noted with a sad pout and my hands glides to her sides, encircling her stomach.
“I don’t like you stressing yourself….” I suddenly blurted and she tensed up a bit before slowly facing what she’s doing.
“I’m not complaining”.

“I never said you were, stubborn head” I retorted and she smiles brightly before scotting out of my embrace, the smile vanishing instantly
“You are home way early, wasn’t expecting you by this time” she sounded a bit off, she doesn’t look cheerful, yep that’s one of the things I noticed.
“I decided to come home early because you always complain about me coming back late” I voiced out and she paused before looking away
“You should stop doing that” she breathed out and I raised an eyebrow.
“Doing what?” I asked genuinely confused.

“Being sweet, I don’t like it at all…. stop it” she sounded serious and that’s when I noticed something was definitely wrong somewhere, her eyes held guilt and unexplainable pain.
“Star, what’s come over you?….” .
“Don’t call me Star, I’m not your Star….. just stop being vile, I don’t want you to be close to me” she said with a hint of anger.

“But we are married, and you are my lost Starlight…..we are bound to be close..” I sounded hurt and I couldn’t hide it even though I tried
“Maybe I don’t want to be married to you anymore, maybe I don’t want to be your Star anymore, maybe I want to end this marriage!….I don’t love you!” She snapped big time and for a minute I thought I was in an opposite universe.

I saw the anger and confusion radiating her eyes as she stare back at me, her eyes buffy and her limbs trembling as if she’s dealing with some unknown demons.
“You… want a devorce?” I stuttered, I couldn’t help but feel shattered completely.
“Yes, I don’t want to be part of your family anymore, not after what had happened” she said with a stuffed voice.
“But it’s not my fault that I had a phychopath unhinged motherfûcker for a brother;” I lashed out and she faced me with a glare.

“I’m done with this marriage, I don’t love you, and I never will” she said and that’s when my rage sets in as I matched towards her with .calculative steps, I saw the glimpse of fear as I grabbed her forearms tightly, a groan escaping her lips as I jerked her closer, our faces almost touching, God so help me I don’t end up fùcking this wary thoughts out of her brains, she’s really crossing the line.

“You are not going anywhere, you are mine and I get to decide if you leave or not….got that?” I whispered and she shuddered under my touch, unexplainable anger filling me up as I let her go .
“You don’t own me” she mumured and I cast her my dark eyes filled with rage, she’s staring back at me with the same fùcking energy as if she’s ready to fight it out.

“Don’t test my patience Star, don’t…” I said defiantly as I stormed out angrily.
I should have known this was going to happen if she regains her memory, I should have known the outcome of Jasper’s foolishness, I should have known she would want to leave me if she found out that her husband’s brother is responsible for the cruel death of her parents, I should have known things will never remain this same between us again.
But devoicing her is out of the question, not in this life and certainly not in the next.

🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
“You did what!!!!!!!!” Mika’s voice blared through the cellular as I sat on my bed with both legs crossed, I couldn’t eat even though I specifically made that food to quench my hunger, turns out I allowed my emotions get the best of me and lashed out on Jayson, but do I regret it?, I don’t think so.

“You heard me perfectly, I’m so done putting up with his stupid family shît!, his brother is out there hunting me and so he’ll get me, I shouldn’t have accepted that stupid contract too!….. this family ruined my life!” I vibrated as tears blinded my vision, I’m clouded with pains and irritation and the sight of Jayson suddenly icks me.

“You are overreacting!, it’s not his fault his stupid brother killed your parents and like you told me, the only reason your parents told you to stay away from his family was because of some stupid drug deal, how does this affect your relationship with Jayson!” She yelled and I rubbed my forehead, my brain is too hazed to start thinking logically.
“It still counts” I mumbled.

“No it doesn’t, don’t you get it!?, Jayson is mindlessly in love with you, and you want to throw that away!” She sounded angry and I sighed
It took me time to earn Jayson’s trust and I just shattered it within seconds, I’m sure he is really mad at me but I’m not confronting him, we need this space………I need this space to get my shît together.

“This whole marriage is baseless, no love or emotions should be involved” I added.
“Think about the baby you are carrying…” Mika said and I cussed myself, I actually haven’t confirmed if I’m pregnant, going to the hospital is a bad idea as it clearly states that I don’t want any unnecessary attention, I stood up and walked to the closet, rummaging through as I pulled out the pregnancy test kit, ogging at it with mixed emotions, what if I’m actually pregnant?

“It’s still useless, I don’t care what we once shared in the past, I was only six years old and it meant nothing, absolutely nothing……I don’t want to read baseless meaning to whatever happened years ago” I replied and that’s when I realized I’m hurting deeply because of my parents demise, not because I’m mad or anything.

“Just think about what you are about to do carefully, but I’m strongly against it….” She was still talking when I hung up and sighed.
Am I really overreacting?, Did I do the right thing by yelling at him earlier?
It’s been three hours since he angrily left the house and hasn’t returned, no single missed calls nor texts, he must be really mad at me right now….. damnit!

I dip my hands in my hair and play with it while touching the test kit.
“We’ll find out if I’m pregnant or not by tomorrow morning” I mumbled as I stared at the mirror again, for some reason I’m staring at a complete different version of my reflection, something else is biting me deeply and that’s why I’m losing my mind slowly…… and hurting Jayson is the last thing I want to do but I guess I already did.

It’s been two hours and Gina is still patiently waiting for Roland to meet her at the most fancy restaurant she could find, it took her time and a little bit of her Dad’s connection to get a VIP room just for her and Roland.
Gina isn’t from a poor home, her Dad is a well to do business mogo as he also spends money lavishly, her working in a restaurant is just a scheme to get closer to Roland.

She hissed as she glanced at the golden wall clock hanging gracefully at the top end.
“Why is he late?” She mumbles silently as tears wedges up her eyes.
“Mam’m your reservation has been cancelled as it’s clearly seen that your partner won’t be coming, the reservation was meant to last for two hours though” the butler said in the most British accent, filling every single word as Gina nods in understanding.

“I will leave” she said, trying to hide the pains as she walked out of the VIP room, her red glittering dress hugging her petite body as she climbed down the stairs with a matching red heels and her makeup that’s about to get ruined by her none stop tears, she actually spent hours looking all gorgeous for Roland and he bailed on her.
She steps out and her driver pulled up immediately, halting in front of her as her phone binged, she furrowed her eyebrows, it’s a video message from Alfred.

“I’m not in the mood to get irritated, Alf” she breathe out in fustration as she opened the video and her eyes popped, she blinks repeatedly while watching the video, shock, anger, pains, tears and all of the emotions filling her as her purse dropped instantly.

It’s a video of Mika and Roland walking down the street, they were laughing and Mika was constantly yelling at him but she could still see the stupid smile on her face and Alfred captioned the video “is he really worth it, Lil princess?”
No, no, Roland shouldn’t do this, he shouldn’t have done this at all, he shouldn’t have ditched her for that stupid Mika girl!
And just like that, she slumped to the ground.

✨Jayson’s POV✨
Clubhouse★★★
To say I’m hurt is an understatement because I’m literally dying inside, it’s as if life is being ripped out of me while I’m forced to stare, I’ve never been this hurt in my entire life….not even when I witnessed the accident.

The truth is, the is the first time in eighteen years that I’m building up my walls in a woman’s life, I’ve come to love Jasmine….not because she’s the girl from my past, but because I’m naturally drawn to her, I’ve come to find peace in her arms, her brown orbs glistening with hope, I’ve been accustomed to her sunshine behavior that now that I’m seeing this other side of her…… it’s as if I’m been stabbed right in the heart!

“I’m not your Star!….. don’t call me that!……I don’t love you!!!” although the words were been said in different concessions but they are the only words that are ringing, banging, polling and drumming in my brain nonstop as I took the glass and gulped it’s content down my throat….. even the burn of the alcohol doesn’t stop the pains I’m feeling right now.

I’m not entirely drunk, I can still make out my surroundings and the blaring music still alerts me of where I am, in front of the counter, sluring my life away in emotional damage.
Different calls from my Mom and Noah but non from Jasmine…..seems like she really hates me now.

But I don’t care, I’m never letting her go, not now or ever, even if it means chaining her and locking her up from the world….. she’s mine forever and nothing is going to change that.
I poured in more drink as I rested on my chin but my stupid wallet fell down.

“You don’t want to mess with me, wallet, I’ve had enough for one day” I blurted out and I immediately shut up as I observe if I’m been stared at, I can’t be caught talking to myself, it’s already late and I know Jasmine would be worried…..oh wait, she doesn’t even love me!….. what a turn of event!
I slurped as I bend down a little to grab my wallet but a pair of strong hands grabbed it before me and I smiled sheepishly, I think I might be drunk.

“Let me help you with that, dearest brother”.
“Oh, thank yo……” The remaining words got stucked in my head as I lifted my gaze to a pair of matching resemblance staring back at me with a smirk and grin, his phychopath smile lingering as he stretched out my wallet.
Even though it’s been eighteen years, I can still recognize his stupid face and everything he did, sudden burst of anger flooded my blood stream as I stared at him murderously.

“Miss me?…..” He asked with his teeth shining brightly and I lost it, all the anger, confusion and fustration hunting me down finally broke lose as I clenched my fists, swinging it backwards and without warning, I drive my entire fist to his jaw…. making sure punch the living day lights out of his fùcking face.

“Not today…..” I snearled again, the image of Jasmine’s angry face taking complete control over my messed up mind as he looks at me with his bloody lip and I grabbed his collar with both hands, hauling him across the counter as he crashed into the neatly arranged drinks…. glass splattering everywhere as heads turn instantly.

Chapter 55 & 56 : Mourning a Loss

✨Jayson’s POV✨
I know it’s definitely not in my head, and I know know for sure that the gasps and horrific shrikes are definitely not an illusion and I’m sober enough to know that right now they’re like a dozen of phone cameras flashing towards the scene as I stood with ragged breathing, honestly, I’ve never felt so much alive in a long time, probably because I’m slightly drunk, or for the fact that I’m still battling with Jasmine’s hurtful words.

The bartenders scurred out of the space as Jasper slowly stood up, his head is dripping as he staggered to maintain his stance, broken glasses all over the other end of the counter and his clothes are soaked with different brands of wine and alcohol, his movements were unsteady but that doesn’t stop the creppy smile that’s sitting elegantly on his face, his bloody lips twitched to the sides as he stares at me.

Looking at him now only rekindles the hatered I’ve long locked in a jar, hiding it in the deepest part of my heart, reminding myself that he’s not worth the hassle, reminding myself that he’s only a walking shadow who’s sole aim is to cause havoc and mayhem, I’ve constantly meditated on his disappearance, hoping that he’s gone for good but I was surely wrong because he’s standing in front of me right now, all grown and manly, his sharp features boldly written on his face even though I plan on disfiguring it in a matter of seconds.

“Is that all you’ve got?, big bro….. come on!..” He rasped huskily as he staggered towards me, placing both blóody hands on the counter that’s currently separating us.
“I’m going to kîll you….” I gritted out as I charged towards him with another punch that made him staggered backwards, only this time, he doesn’t fall….he came to an halt and glanced at the whole place, almost everyone is holding their phones up and he smriks.

“That’s it brother, ruin your good boy image for me….” He voiced out and that’s when my senses ticked in as I slowly look backwards and saw the commotion of crowd, some were taking pictures while others were recording, I clenched my fists as I realized the implications of what I just did, this isn’t good for my personality, this is going to affect me in different ways and ruin the well crafted image I’ve managed to build for years.

“You are stopping?, Fùck no, big bro!, I need you to beat me to dèath, at least, land my fúcking àss in the hospital…. will you?, Can you?….” He rattled on with a smirk as he limps towards me and I stepped backwards a little.
“Don’t make me kîll you….. here” I said carefully just so only the two of us could here, it’s already a mess that I acted violently in public and threatening wouldn’t be a good idea.

“But I’m going to kîll you, so you better take your chances now, because unlike you, I’m not scared of some shîtty media” he said cockyly and I sucked in my breath.
“I never said I wasn’t going to kîll you, but not just here…. you better watch your back” I said sterning and he scoffed.
“I should be the one telling you to watch your back good boy, because I’m out for you and I won’t stop until I get what’s rightfully mine……… including Jasmine” .

I wasn’t really affected by whatever shît he was blabbing about until he coaked out the last part and I felt something bang my head, I immediately jumped astride the counter like a flash man and grabbed his collar roughly….. making sure his head hit another winery and almost all the drinks shattered completely, he doesn’t seem affected by the pains as he smriked at me.

“I’m going to kîll you right here and now if you mention my Jasmine again, fúck off and stay away from her!” I jerked and he leaned his head backwards with a mocking smirk.
“She had a crush on me first….. she actually told me I looked dreamy, she was into me first” he breathed out huskily and I tightened my grip on his neck, I don’t know why I haven’t choked him to death.

“That’s because she was suffering from memory loss and didn’t know you were the one behind her parents death, you sick freak!” I lunched him backwards roughly as I let go of his bloody shirt.
“Look who’s getting all jealous and possessive, it’s definitely going to be easier than I thought” he choked out and I glared at him.
“Whatever it is you are planning, you better stop if you don’t want to dîe…” I trailed off.

“Just kîll me already!, Just do it now because I won’t spare you once I get you so you better end me now before it’s too late” he joaked and I stared hard at him, I’m surprised laser beams aren’t shooting from it due to the intense stare.
“I’m nothing like you, I don’t kîll for fun, just stay the hell away from everything that belongs to me and maybe I won’t have you locked up” I breathe out and he raised an eyebrow.

“Now you listen to me… Jayson, I would advice you to stay off from everything that belongs to our father because they’re mine and I won’t hesitate to end you if you don’t step down……… you know how dangerous I tend to be once anyone messes with what’s mine” he said and simply stared at him, for the first time in my life I wish we weren’t in an open bar, I would have simply chugged his head into tiny pieces and dispose his remains.

“You are no longer a family to the Bartles, nothing belongs to you, so why don’t you just do yourself a favor and bugger off before I do something I will regret” I gritted out and he pushed my hands off him, dried blood plastering his smrik.
“I’ve warned you, now it’s time to just do my thing since you don’t want to back out….. and one more thing, you do know you’re going to pay for the damages you caused here right?” He asked with a smirk before stepping away from me.

“Just stay outta my way Jasper, go back to wherever you ran to and stay the fùck there, don’t even try to be a competition with me, don’t fùcking try it” I gritted out and he steps closer.

“Too bad I’m here to stay bro, and you were the fùcking competition from the start, and I’d have to give many fúcks to worry about your empty threats but you are going to need God’s luck to survive me, I gat my eyes on you and your little Jasmine” he taps my shoulder before walking away, I clenched my fists and contemplated running after me while carrying out my initial mûrda plans of chugging his head into pieces but no, not in public….. definitely not in the faces of enemies who never really liked me but pretend they do.

He soon disappeared out of my sight and the bartender carefully walked through the broken glasses and stood in front of me, hands hiked up to his waist as he had this mûrda look on.

“I suppose you are not thinking of leaving without sorting this mess you created?……I should have known the almighty Jayson wasn’t as good as they said he was, posing fake images on social media just to get the world to like you and end up showcasing your animalistic side with little self control” he said and I simply brushed past him and bumped into the manager.

“No need for the stupid lecture talk, just tell me how much you need to fix this mess up and I will pay you, and am not animalistic…… you don’t know anything about me except from what the media wants you to…..so about shoving those talks into your pocket and continue doing your damn job!” I blasted while staring at the manager and bartender looks away eerly.

“Sorry Mr Jayson, we will give you the head count and as for you….” The manager snearled while pointing at the bartender ” when will you ever learn to shut up?, oh I guess maybe when I fire your àss!, just tell him what he needs to do!” The manager blasted and I smiled discreetly
By now, the crowd had calmed down a little and I sighed, I know Jasper intentionally did this just to create a show, he wants to pull me down in front of the world and I almost allowed him, well…..I kinda allowed him considering the fact that I showed a part of me that the world has never seen.

I know the internet will be buzzing, most people around are still talking about it, I sighed again as my phone started ringing and it was my Mom…… damnit!

🌹Jasmine’s POV🌹
I stared at the thingy in my hand that’s confirming that I’m actually pregnant, I knew I was but I just needed to be really sure, going to the hospital means opening a free passage for the world to know.
I stormed out of the bathroom and started arranging the test kit with shaky hands, my breath was ragged as I hide the kit, my dumb contract is ending in a week and Jayson and I are not in good terms.

It’s been three days and I haven’t seen nor heard from him, he hasn’t even been to the house, he’s been avoiding me like a plauge and I don’t blame him because I asked for it but I never thought he would take it so serious.
I saw the video of him beating Jasper, honestly I felt somehow happy watching him hual him into the neatly stacked drinks, almost disfiguring his face…..I loved it but that doesn’t mean I wanna see him yet.

But all that is slowly changing since I’m pregnant with Jayson’s baby, I shouldn’t be pregnant….. I’m not supposed to be pregnant, that’s not part of the contract but I foolishly let my guards down.
Funny how Jayson is still holding onto a childish love, I don’t love him, maybe I’m attracted to him but I won’t call it love, my purpose in his life is to hurt him and I can’t risk falling for him unless I also want to get hurt, and that’s out of the question.

Okay, maybe I did feel better being close to him, and I would tag that because we are literally the only one living together so it’s bound to happen, but I’ve taken things really far by getting pregnant out of the blue, he would be happy if he hears this but I won’t be happy because I’m definitely not ready to be a mother or even a wife.
This place has been super boring, not that I miss Jayson or anything but I’m just really used to his presence that I’m starting to feel sick without him.

I sucked in my breath as I opened my contact list, I wonder how he’s doing after the fight since he didn’t bother to come home, judging from the video, he looks battered…..he wasn’t injured but he looks like he had had a few drinks and I guess that added to the reason why he almost killed Jasper.

I reluctantly dailed his number, it’s not like I care about him, I just want to find out if he’s okay….. it’s nothing serious.
I should have known, I sigh before tossing my phone aside, he refused to answer my calls and damn me for even trying to reach out to him in the first place, if he doesn’t want to talk to me then that’s his loss and problem, my job here will be over soon and I can’t wait to leave his life…… and as for the pregnancy, he doesn’t have to know about it, it’s my fault I got pregnant for him and I will take full responsibility of my child, besides Mrs Mantinda is willing to pay me a fortune, my child and I won’t suffer, not in this life or the next.

Even though I’m sad, I still managed to leave the bed and head downstairs, Mika will be at work by this time, definitely and I can’t go over there to distract her, I will just stay at home and wait for the almighty Jayson to arrive and if he doesn’t……I don’t care either.

Walking towards the kitchen as the door bell rang and I paused, is that Jayson?, Could it be him?, Why do I suddenly feel excited about him?
I didn’t know how and why but I found myself opening the door in excitement, forgetting about all the useless thoughts that crossed my mind a few minutes ago but my smile vanished as I saw the complete opposite of Jayson standing outside the door, my face turned red instantly and I clenched onto the door nob.
“What are you doing here?”

✨Jayson’s POV✨
The past three days has been torture, I’ve been couped up in my mother’s house and plus Jasper incident making everything worsen, a lost a few business deals, I was expecting it anyways because of my image and whatever but I’m not really bothered about that, I miss Jasmine so much..

In as much as I’m really trying my best to ingnore and avoid her completely, it still hurts to stay away from her, I’m used to her being around me and seeing us drifting apart is killing me!….. I thought I could live with the pain but seeing her calls yesterday increased everything, I ingore them but that doesn’t match up with the pain that came with ingnoring her….. moreover, she said she doesn’t love me…

“You plan on living here for the rest of your life?, Don’t you have a wife and a house…. this is my late husband’s house and as you know I hate sharing it with anyone” my mom’s voice filled my ears and I smiled weakly while staring at her, she’s super right, even after the demise of my father, my mom has left this house for close to eighteen years, she’s been living and loving my Dad even in his death bed and that consequently made her become selfish and therefore forbids anyone from staying with her….. even Gina, my younger sister has her own house
I’ve never seen anyone love each other the way my parents did….. and still doing even though one of them is gone, I wish Jasmine and I can be like this.

“You know I don’t want to see her face anytime soon, mother” I voiced out in hurt as I folded my legs on the couch and my mom rolled her eyes
“You are being too hard on her and yourself, for Christ sakes, she’s just recovering from her trauma, you have to understand that she’s confused and hurting and therefore doesn’t trust anyone at the moment, instead of distancing yourself from her; this is the time you should be really close to her and build back that trust” my mom said and I lift my heavy gaze at her.

“She clearly told me she wanted a divorce…. she said she doesn’t love me” I breathe out as my heart squeezed in it’s cage.
“That’s because she’s hurting…. look, you’ve got to understand what she’s going through, you don’t expect someone to find out that her husband’s brother killed her parents and expect her not to react, if you were the one I believe you would have done worse” she chimed further and I sighed deeply, I think I get it now.

“I miss her so much” I blurted absentmindedly and I saw the grin plastered on my mom’s face.
“The go make things right with her….. she needs you” my mom furthered and I exhaled.
“Thanks mom…..I really needed the push” I said cutely and and she crowed me with her arms, even after the whole Jasper saga, my mom didn’t freak out like I expected her to…. rather she told me that the bastard also threatened her, fúck me for not ending his life three days ago but that’s not the main issue right now……I need to get Jasmine back.

“I can’t believe you right now!” Delilah bursted out immediately she saw Roland smiling at his phone, he’s been avoiding her ever since he bailed on her and he didn’t bother to even apologize.
“Did I do something wrong?” Roland asked and she titls her head backwards, Mika wasn’t paying attention to whatever was going on.
“Don’t fúck with me Roland, aren’t you going to apologize for bailing on me on our date night!?” She almost yelled but suppressed her raging anger.

“Oh that, honestly I forgot all about it, Mika and I went to visit Jasmine, it’d been long I saw her so I had Mika take me there” he said cooly and Delilah rolled her eyes.
“You could have picked another day to go visit your friend, did you know how much I wasted to get us that reservation?” She said calmly and he takes her hand.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t know you went through so much stress, I shouldn’t have bailed on your efforts” he said and she wriggles her hands off his grip.

“My efforts?” She asked.
“Yeah, your efforts, the whole thing was a play date right?, And I know you went through a lot to get things done” he said and she pokes his chest hard.
“Stop calling it a play date Roland!, It’s actual date, we aren’t kids that goes on play dates!” She yells and Mika finally looked at them with both hands under her chin.

“Delilah I’ve told you before, I don’t like you in that sense….I see you as my junior sis and that why am close to you, stop forcing what’s not there” he sounded angry and she claps her hands mockingly.
“Is this because of Mika?, You like her don’t you!?, you are in love with Mika that’s why you are pushing me away!…… stop freaking lying about me being your junior sis when you know it’s because of Mika!” She yelled angrily and he stood up, balling his fists as he stared at her with heavy glares.

“Don’t bring Mika into this” he said with gritted teeth and Delilah turned her head and saw Mika staring at them with wide eyes
“Fúck you Roland!, you are just so stupid and clueless!, Mike doesn’t even care about you!, but I do and you don’t appreciate that!” She choked out and he rubs his forehead.

“I didn’t ask you to care for me, I don’t like you and I never will…. deal with it and move on!” Roland yelled and Delilah gasped loudly as tears gathered her eyes, she blinks repeatedly as she nods and stormed out of the resort.
Roland released a puff exhaled as he flops on the stool and Mika slowly walked towards him.

“You shouldn’t have yelled at her, you shouldn’t have been harsh….. she’s just in love with you and that’s why she’s acting like this” Mika said and Roland frowned.
“And I don’t love her, if I don’t become mean towards her then she’ll continue getting the wrong idea in her head…… it’s better this way” he said and Mika patted his shoulder.

“Then, is it true that…. you… you… love….me?” The stuttering words left her mouth before she could stop herself and she bit her lips tightly till it bruised.
Roland slowly looks at her for a breef moment before looking away, sinking his hands into his hair as he brushed it backwards in fustration and confusion radiating his features.
“No…..I don’t love you, she just said that out of anger” he voiced out finally and Mika nods in understanding.

“I guess that makes us even, we’re best friends anyways and it will be weird for us to have feelings for each other” she said and he smiles before standing up and walking away.
“I should have known” Mika whispered silently before going back to the counter and flopping on her chair.

✨Jayson’s POV✨
Although I didn’t want to be here on my own accord but my mom was right, I shouldn’t have reacted that way towards her and now I’m the foolish one.
I opened the door and it’s awfully quiet, the TV was off and there’s no sign of Jasmine anywhere, I jugged upstairs and opened her room but still nothing, she’s not there either but her phone was laying on the bed, that means she’s either in the study room or the pool, but she hates swimming.

I entered the study room and pool room but she isn’t there either, immediately I started panicking, I hurriedly head downstairs as I called the securities and no one knows where she is.
“No one was here with her today” was the only information I got as I made a mental note to fire each and every single one of them, incompetent fools!

I entered the living room and immediately my senses ticked, she must be in the kitchen….. damn me for not checking in the first place, I stormed the kitchen and my eyes almost popped out of it’s socket, my body froze and for a moment I thought the world stopped moving as i saw Jasmine, my Star….. laying unconsciously on the floor with blood dripping from her forehead.

Am I dreaming?, How can something like this happen and no one……not even the stupid securities could stop it, it’s very obvious that Jasmine is no longer safe and I foolishly left her all by herself when I know fully well that her enemies are lurking around like blóod thirsty animals.
“Hell no!” I yelled as I scrambled towards her, I raised her head onto my thighs and felt her pulse, she’s still breathing but she’s badly injured……her eyes were scrèwed shut as I tugged her in my arms.
Who the hell did this!?…..it better not be who I think it is who I swear to God I’m going to commit mûrda!