Jade checked the building before taking a look at the address again, Mr Goodman colleague wrote it in a black ink pen tearing a piece out of his jotter, the number on the bricks of the house matches with the number on Mr Goodman Colleauge, she paid the cab driver taking out her two shopping groceries bag before she walked through the drive way two cars were packed at the garage, a gold color Corolla and black sienna van packed together, the house painted white from the wall to the plants growing side by side of the house, the front door has two steps before you you could reach the door bell, she hit the button twice before resting her hand in her four pocket nika the rain had fallen two days before august 1st having fully idea there is going to be august break before the cold they experience in April to July will be back in September, her mother always remind her during this august break to packed most of her sweaters into her big box so when rainy seasons comes she will not go through the stress of getting cloths she wants for any trip they might happen to be on, the sun is setting is becoming dawn and it seems like august 1st was cloudy yet it didn't rain hopefully she can have fun this august break wearing most of her sundresses.
Finally, an aged woman came out her hair gray with glass hung to her eyes, her bracelet dangles as she steps out in her pumps, jade immediately greeted her, she responded with a smile tug on her lips she had a wonderful smile, jade eyes traveled down to her just like she had first looked at the shopping bags, she noticed the surprise face.
"Who are you looking for I don't seem to recognize you" she sounded like people have been here visiting, perhaps wrong about Mr. Goodman being lonely, he had people coming around to check on him.
"I lived in the resident where Mr. Goodman works, hmm it happened he hasn't show at his job for three days now, I came with some groceries I must have to think stupidly maybe he was sick or sort" jade put together every word to make sense, it would've been easier if it was mr Goodman that had open the door, it wouldn't be more awkward as it seems, she invited jade in so quick to noticed the house is decorated like the early 2000s.
She asked her to seat taking the grocery from her to the kitchen and coming with a tall glass of water jade accept the water expressing to her not to worry she will be leaving any time soon not like it was important to her about her best friend having a pizza night together, that was the only option to get away with.
"He had passed away.....
Everywhere seems quiet and void heard her say the last statement of Mr. Goodman passing away, seeing him that night telling her how his daughter bought him the latest iPhone, how he saw her on the UK ball headline, thrown kelvin out taking his driver plate number submitting it to the office with a statement if he harasses me in the neighborhood again he's not allowed to drive in anymore except is someone else with confirmation.
How come he passed? She wanted to cry right with no idea if she was his wife or sister, how fast people just leave still a shock to jade her mouth hung open. Mr. Goodman is not going to ever show up in pearl garden estate.
"I'm so sorry for you lost, I-I-" she stutters the lady sniffles, it must've been hard for her especially his daughter losing someone so dearly, she misses her father the last time she remembered visiting her father she was ten mom told her they can't visit him any longer, she wanted to ask her why but her eyes had pain in it part of her accepting he wasn't coming out anymore, it was for the best not seeing him for her issues as for me I wanted to keep doing it.
"Thanks so much" jade nodded holding her hand softly, she woulda brought flowers if that was the case, she feel so hurt and pity for Mr. Goodman and the relationship they shared, he had noticed her not being around for a week, that morning he had greeted her throwing the trash in the trash can. Jade bid her goodbye and left she was in a totally bad mood waking up one day and the person she loved is gone, as she walk home a cab stopped for her, she told him her residence, as she passed the gate where he normally sits the chair is occupied with someone else, the man that had written the address for her he was now reading the newspaper he didn't tell me he was dead perhaps he thought I knew.
Jade paid the cab man walking past her trash can plus glancing at a granny place he's so old yet he lives Mr. Goodman is far younger than him yet he left this world, not comparing the both she's felt how life can yet make you traumatized, life is happening no need to sit around and wait for the good days.
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Jade lay on her couch is been over four days Brie had left after having the pizza night end up in a sleepover, today Clinton is going to get married to Libya she had thought of stopping the wedding ever since this nothing seems right, his well is this going, how much damage is she going to cost, is she doing this Tk get back with Clinton or she's doing this to make Libya out of the spotlight.
While she took her shower, drying herself with her white towel, the same room Clinton and she had made out, they haven't spoken since the restraining order thing Both their lawyer had served them, she run her hands through her clothes, she didn't try out her words or think about whatever she had planned on telling Amika Abraham one of the best New York sellers, it will turn out sour at least the truth will be out.
If on the way she loses Clinton she didn't care less what hope was left for her, she applies her red lipstick using her hand to brush her hair down she turns around looking at the mirror!!!
She got into the cab as it drove to the Abraham resident, she had texted her about seeing her she was very happy although she complain both Clinton and she had refused to call her she lied she has been occupied with work, as she walked into the house everything appeared to her from the first day she had her kissed her cheek, from the Alex Perry fashion runway, from gifting her the haute couture gown which by the way Rusher must've taken it as hers by now, still in her thought flashing back at the good moment she had shared with her, when she touched her on the shoulder she looks different she wore a blond wig with a white gown her makeup freshly baked.
Is she going to the wedding, does she now know jade's feelings hypers, if she knew the truth all along she woulda notice from the voice on the phone maybe that's how rich people handle their issues.
"Stop staring at me and hugged me" she quickly gets into her embrace, and as usual, she kissed jade on both cheeks leading the way to the wine cellar they don't have time to wine and talk.
"You don't have to" jade nervously broke her silence Mrs. Amika stopped halfway through her face, not as it was, she noticed something was wrong.
"Is Clinton okay" she specifically asked the only reason that brought them close,
"He's not, I had no choice-
Mrs. Amika hurriedly come closer to her desperate to know what had happened to her son seems like words had lost their value in jade's mouth she had no idea how to start, is it with ohh I'm not a celebrity first of all I work as a sale rep at TRUNTS by the way if asked I probably kick asses four days ago with an accusation of physical assault and pocket knife to which entirely was t correct, or go by saying Libya blackmailed both she and Clinton of their deceit plan to get access to the inheritance, how is she going to start with everything has been a lie from day one and it was just facade her son whom she's so worried about something had happened to have intentionally designed the act with his brains.
"Jade I will appreciate you put yourself together and tell me what's going on in the brain or mind yours, what's going on" jade startled her though not only does she look stupid in front of her she was entirely looking like a robot that lost it remote control or the chip that's supposed to make it work has been misplaced, alright she fought her conscience with all the trouble that she envisions will happen to decide to let out the truth.
"Clinton lied, I and he is all a lie" jade knew they shared feelings although the contract is off however they still have a love for each other to make it more complicated she was right now making a deal out of it.
"What do you mean a lie?" Amika asked as both of them sited a crossed each other.
"We had a deal if I could disguise into something more deserving, most importantly to design a woman who matches your perfection he wanted to offer me a million dollars," jade said ignoring the thought speaking in her head to feel bad once again about herself, no longer being the victim.
"So what are you," she asked gently well jade thought by now she will be aggressive and upset at the same time,
"I'm a sale rep at TRUNTS, well I no longer work anymore, why I'm here is your son is getting married Libya Rusher she found out about me and decide to use it against us" jade felt her glare on her, she asked where was the location of the wedding, she told him as she snatches a car key from the drawer, she glanced over her shoulder asking her if she's coming or not, she quickly joined her.
She put the location on her map the road was cleared and out of traffic, while she drove she didn't say a word to jade she was complexed, wondering what was going on in her mind thankfully she was tearing her apart at least for now, she prays they get on time before they must have been married, MRS Amika knew this place where her lay husband took her during a break for haunting and sharing intimacy,
"I know this place" she muttered absently from her lips as she drove into the road that wasn't tared jade didn't know if it was to her or it was just a reference to memories with her husband.
She finally got into the location jade didn't catch the glimpse of Clinton immediately she thought maybe his mom did, the venue seem like an actual wedding with flowers decorated at the lake area the spot both of them argued before the lawsuit came taking them away from each other.
Well, she didn't underestimate Mrs. Amika she drove into the premises seeing how people take on their heels so they won't get injured, Clinton is standing opposite Libya wearing a white dress with a veil, and jade wasn't sure if he had seen her just then Mrs. Amika unlock the car amidst the chaos Clinton sternly looked at her mom she wishes to know what's went through his mind, what if this all backfires and they won't be able to speak anymore.
Libya looks so stunned she wasn't expecting her to stop her wedding.?
"Look finally arrived" that reference was for Clinton's mom or she either way jade didn't know, she stood beside the car while Mrs. Amika marched to the alter,
"Let go home, priest I'm sorry to say this wedding is over" Clinton walked away towards the car jade looked at him, she was so surprised how he hugged her tightly and didn't want to let go, he whispered to her he misses her so much, jade eyes became teary whatever the outcome at least he's going to share it with her most importantly Libya is out of the context.
While they drove jade and Clinton lurked at the back, the mother didn't say a word Clinton told jade that's her style when she's very upset he knows his mom is not happy with him no way she will forgive him easily is either he does not longer have access to his apartment or froze his account, or maybe close any important deal just to make sure he suffers, jade thought Clinton will be upset with her spilling their secret whatever the case he was more excited than upset.