Chapter 51&52
✨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?
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🌹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"
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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
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"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
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🏔️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 body