The ray of light that emitted from the sunshine had corrupted her eyes forcing her eyelids open, remembering how she had spent yesterday,she blinked her eyes forcing them open this time like someone who had just woken up from trance,she moaned at the pang of sting her stomach had given her she didn't eat yesterday,was something toying with her body and memory,Going on her kneels she prayed to God not to let any thing bad happen to any of her loved ones.
Running a bath she quickly laid her bed as she ran off to the bathroom to stop the running water which had already filled the tub, stripping down, she entered the tub and relaxed ,she still had time,before she would call Thomas aunt she thought to herself,just has she was done she bathing,she towelled her body and applied a body lotion on herself to prevent wrinkles and sun burns.
Opening her wardrobe she groaned at what she saw,"I think it's I time I called the girls" she said to herself.
dressing up quickly she ran out only to be met by the sweet aroma of a freshly baked bread and pie,Her stomach growled in anger,hunger and pain.
Reaching the kitchen and forgetting her manners and normal rituals of greeting her parents she saw the baked food on the kitchen table has she poured her self some apple juice before swallowing a large chunk of cake which she had gurbled down in a tinkle of an eye,she has never felt so hungry all her life,quickly eating what she could while being considerate enough to leave some,she drank enough water as she walked to her parents room remembering she hadn't seen them "seems she woke up early" she thought.
Not bothering to knock she got in and was met by her mums scolding her
"where are your manners young lady, I'm sure I thought you well enough to knock before entering the elders room"rolling her eyes at her daughter she went to sit at the edge of the bed.
"I'm sorry mother I just thought to greet you this morning before going to work" as usual her dad was rarely around being the only kid of her parents,at the mention of work her mum's eye lit up.
"You mean you got a job"her mum asked.
"Yes mother and I know you don't want me working but Thomas secured a bakers job for me in his aunt's bakery remember aunt Hannah it was stated in the letter you gave me yesterday it was from him"she replied
"why won't I let you get a job, who knows if you will bring me a son-in-law there"rolling her eyes at her mum's word she only gave a nod
her mum who hadn't given her daughter a look ever since she barged in did and noticed a slight change in her body,as she stood to move close to her daughter
"jazz did you apply some kindoff special makeup"
calling her by her Nickname
Jasmine on the other hand was surprised by her mums questions since she knew how barely she was interested in makeups
"No why do you ask mama"she asked
"Nothing you just look radiant than before,bless you daughter,May all your wishes come true and may you discover the light in you now leave before I kick you out myself"she added jokingly have you eaten.
Jasmine pretended not to have heard that as she closed the door behind her and ran out not forgetting to call aunt Hannah who hadn't replied her message.
Just as she was about to leave the gate and call her,Hannah called her,picking up the call
"hey dearie" Hannah said cheerfully I got your message this morning,sorry I've been so busy delivering cakes to my customers,but thanks for accepting the job,Thomas said a lot about you I will be expecting you are you coming already?"
"Yes I am"Jasmine replied"when I get there we will talk better"she added,as she hung up,Ella's call got in in.
"hi sis how have you been I just thought to say hello since you do not miss me"she said pouting
"You know I do miss you but I have been busy I'm sorry" she replied guiltily,anyways I'm off to work now why don't we see later in the day, I'm sure Thom has told you of my job with aunt Hannah"
"oh yes I remember that,why don't we go shopping in the weekend since it will be a week to Christmas you should be free by then Right"with hope in her voice.
"ok deal,will call you later bye"
closing the gate behind her she boarded a taxi that took her straight to hiddensville which was just a ten minutes drive from gifted street to her Thomas place of work,paying the cabman she highlighted in front of the address given to her and was welcomed by the aroma of baked stuffs mixed with the smoke that came out of the chimney,she saw Thomas who came to her side.
"howdy" has he hugged her playfully.Hugging him back.
as if observing something he drew her back,
"You look different,like much more radiant from before"shrugging his shoulders he said
"maybe it's because it'sbeen long I saw you last"
"what are you doing here"she asked him ignoring his observation if her mum hadn't told her that this morning she would have been shocked seems like she would have to ask Thomas aunt if she had a mirror.
"Came to see you of course"
"well I better get in and see your aunt"
They both got in and Hannah and Jasmine both started talking.
"I might only be here for a weeks since it's almost Christmas,Mrs Williams"she said but I might resume after new year"she added.
"I'm glad you would be around to help no problem if you change your mind,and here this are your stuffs you will be needing when you are the kitchen to protect you" as she handed a bag to Jasmine who nodded appreciatively.
"welcome to the Williams kitchen would you like to start today"
"yes"replied Jasmine but I'd like to know my pay since I might not stay long.
Agreeing on a pay and time she would be closing,she was free every weekend as all order woul have been finished before that time,they started from the shops diary that held the name of customers order and date of delivery and started baking.Thomas who had been staring had them all the while bade them goodbye as he hugged them both and left.
Jasmine remembering her mum's observation and that of Thomas asked Hannah if she had a mirror,pointing to the inner room she went there closing the door behind her summoning up courage she saw what she had always been scare of right on front of her was a beautiful girl her aquamarine eyes had come to have a touch of emerald in them her skin glowing even than before shaking her head to be sure if she wasn't hallucinating she looked at the one in the mirror it was the same she would have to Google it if this was possible and the cause.
Returning back to her work she continued until five hours later, checking her wrist watch it was five already she already had brunch in her place of work but she still felt hungry is something wrong with me she asked herself she had never been the type to get hungry as her thought was running wild could it be her dreams remembering the dream she was yet to complete the book she had borrowed from the library.she headed back home.
Jasper on the other hand who was the CEO of a well known hotel in the country,sat in his office with his assistant as they discussed together,who was also his friend.
"Do you think you will be able to get someone you like in a week" John Jasper's assistant asked worriedly.
"you can always get me one "Jasper replied with sarcasm in his voice
"it's your birthday soon you know" his assistant said to him again.
As if tired of the discussion he simply said" if it meant to be it would be"now go back to work seems have been too soft towards you"
"when would you be going to get your sister her present" ignoring what Jasper had said earlier
"if you want to go you can go yourself"
"why don't we go together,it's been long since you shopped last you know"
"I can do it online you know" Jasper said stubbornly
"a little physical please,there are something we can see when out even a girl,please" he said like a kid begging her mother for or special candy
"Fine now get out" saying it to show how hard he was suppressing his anger.
smiling victoriously he ran out of the office closing the door behind him
Then he came back
" you won't change your mind right, weekend right"
"Johnnnnn" Jasper growled his name in anger unable to suppress it any longer,has John ran out on seeing the Beast he had let loosed in jasper.