🌹Jasmine's Pov 🌹
The car halted and my eyes blared in fear as I came face to face with the same place I thought I was never going to set my foot ever again...my heart raced crazily against my chest as I quivered... clasping both hands together with my lips slightly parted
What's going on?, Why am I brought here?
One of the men that took me slowly opened the door, he pulled his hand out and my eyes trails slowly to it as he gestures for me to take it
I gulped down as I shakily placed my hands on his and he helped me down...I felt my feet touch the ground and I shuddered..... this new sense of fear..... where is it coming from?
He released my hand and motioned for me to follow him....I didn't have any other choice that to obey... dragging myself along with him as we walked through the glass door.....I shut my eyes closed as I tried to soak in the new feeling of whatever it is that awaits me
I'm not mentally ready for any trauma
He stopped immediately we got to the living room and I halted too.....as if I was being controlled by a remote....I strained my neck to see past his huge figure but damn he's super huge.....I couldn't see anything as I stood properly again.... folding my hands as I clutched onto myself tightly
And there she was walking magically towards me with a glass interwined in her index finger as she smiles brightly
She seems to like drinking alot.....but that doesn't despict the indesipcable resemblance between she and Jayson...they look so alike and right there again I hinted another resemblance...no it can't be right?
She doesn't happen to have two sons right?
I shook my head as she drops the glass and pulled me in for the tightest hug I have ever experienced...I couldn't help but fake a smile as she pulled away.....her eyes roaming over me and then she frowned a little
"How can my son be engaged to a common waitress?.....you didn't think I wouldn't do my little investigations right?" She asked and I gulped down emptiness as we stared at each other.....we were exactly the same height
"I'm just doing it for charity...." I trailed off and she snaps her fingers..... making me flinch
"Again with the lies!" She snapped and my eyes popped
"Lies?, What lies are you talking about?" I asked cluelessly and she smriks before sitting down
"I'm a smart woman Jasmine...I know a real one from a fake and right here?, Is the real you standing in front of me....you didn't think I wouldn't find out about your little scheme with my son in the bid to fool me, right?" She said and in that very moment....I knew we had lost and she knows the whole truth
But how did she find out?.....
I looked at her and she wouldn't stop smriking... this woman is one hell of a kind
"I'm so sorry...I just really needed the money.....I swear I never intended to fool you" I said and she smiles before standing up again..... crossing both hands as she strokes her chin
"You I love the little game you and my son played..... and that's why I want us to continue" she said and my left eye brow diped in with a questioning look as she faced me
"What are you talking about?" I joaked as I felt my feet getting wobbly..... I'm super tired
"My son would never change no matter what happens..... and I need someone to teach him just how much it hurts to meddle with one's heart.....I need him to feel the pains all those innocent girls he has toyed with felt.....I need him to cry and beg for love" she said and I couldn't help but keep getting confused as each word slipped out of her mouth
"I don't understand..." I trailed off and she took three steps before reaching for my hands... taking them both in her's
"I need your help.....if you can help me then I'm willing to do anything you ask..... just name it" she said and I brashly pulled my hands away from her's
What do these people take me for?
A poor homeless street rat that succumbs to all their demands simply because I need money?
Why do they have to constantly remind me of the fact that I'm poor and I would do anything to get the money?
I felt my blood boiling as I glared at her
"I'm sorry mam'm, but I can't help you... look for someone else" I said as I made to leave
I was so angry it feels as if I'm going to pass out....I exhaled deeply as I took six steps but I found myself dead on my tracks as the next words left her mouth
"I will triple whatever it is Jayson offered you....a good job... Mansions....cars and most importantly a well paid laywer to fight for what rightfully belongs to you" she said and I spuned around subconsciously as my jaw dropped
I stared at her in complete shock as she walked up to me again
"Are you serious?" I asked and she nods lightly...I fisted my hands as I could only imagine the new life that awaits me
"Just quit your job and sign the contract and if you sucessfully accomplish the mission..... everything I said will be yours....deal?" She commanded and I blinked repeatedly
I don't know if I should be doing this?.... what if something goes wrong along the line and I'm unable to meet up my end of the contract
A contract to....oh my God!..... when Jayson asked me to do this it was easy and now it's time to put the test on him.....he started it right?..... and now his mother is taking it to another level
I gulped as I remembered my mother's word
"Stay away from them... promise me you'll stay away from them Jasmine?"
My mother's words echoed in my ears as if I was being told that very moment
I looked over at her and she smiles brightly... waiting for my response as I saw this as an opportunity to change my life forever
"Deal" I said and her eyes lit up as she pulled me towards the couch...I sat down and she sat besides me as she snapped her hands... this time around two neatly arranged papers were set before us and I read through
My eyes tingled as I read all the rules... this should be only between herself and I...no one else can know about this
I watched her sign her's as she hands over the pen to me and I took it.....my hands were vibrating as I swallowed hard
Do I really have to do this?
But Jasmine this is a life changing opportunity and I don't even need to start looking for an apartment anymore and most importantly....a good laywer would help me recover everything that belongs to my family
For my family's sake, I must do this.....
I slowly signed and she smiles brightly..... looking at me as I felt mixed emotions running through me
"Get some good sleep... you have a big day ahead of you tomorrow" she said and I mentally prepared myself for the assumptious wedding
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🌹Jayson's Pov 🌹
Stepping out of the bathroom after spending hours on there just to relax my mind.... I was lightheaded as I couldn't believe that everything I carefully crafted has come crashing down on me
Why would my mom even do that?...she knows just how much I hate the thought of being close to a woman except of course she's ready to get laid without emotional attachments
Love?... commitments?...trust?
I'm not ready for any of that
After losing the one dreariest to my heart...I grew up to realize that love only causes pain
I lost my Dad and watched my mom cried and wallowed for years... she's still healing and I honestly don't want to get involved in anything friglie
My phone chimed and it was a text from someone I don't even know...I didn't bother to read it because I know it's going to ruin my mood entirely.....I changed into my pajamas as I layed down
"I'm getting married tomorrow?" I said resoundingly and I felt something piercing through my stomach..... that feeling is pure irritation
I can't see myself with Jasmine.....we might end up killing each other before the day ends.....how do I spend the rest of my life with someone I don't even care about
Someone I picked from the streets to come fool my mom?...an ordinary waitress?... she's not my class and she doesn't even match up to my standards
*But she's good looking though* my inner mind teased and I literally slapped myself... trying to get my head under control
I definitely have to get rid of her
I can't stand her and she also can't stand me as well...I looked at the opened closet and the neat tuxedo for my supposed wedding was hanging there
It's going to be a small yet massive wedding and I can't wait to make life unbearable for Jasmine until she runs away
I smriked at my idea as I finally shut my eyes to get some good sleep
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Mika stood stranded outside as she couldn't get in....the keys to her apartment were with Jasmine and now she's stuck outside
"Did you happen to find the spare keys?" She asked the cleaner politely
"No Mika, you'll have to sleep somewhere else, I'm sure by tomorrow you will get your spare keys..... it's already late" the cleaner said and Mika bites her lips
She's stranded for real and there's only one person she could go to for help
"Hell no!, There's no way I'm calling him for help" she said loudly
"And who is that if I may ask?" Roland's voice said from behind her and she startled..... jerking slightly as she slowly faced him
"You scared me!" She said and he chuckled
"Why are you still outside?.....did they lock you out?" He asked
"No... some rascals took Jasmine away and she's with my keys.....I don't have any idea on when she's coming back" she said and Roland tilts his head
"Should we be worried?... let's report to the cops" he said and she thumped his forehead and he staggered backwards
"It's not like she's in any serious danger.... she's fine" Mika said and he furrows his eyebrows
"Are you sure?" He asked and she pulled him close but in a safe distance as she told him everything that Jasmine did...
"Oh my goodness!...I can't believe this" he said and she rolled her eyes
"Well, I guess I would be sleeping outside then" she said and he smiles
"You can crash at my place, you know?.....I have a guest room before you ask" he said and she furrows her eyebrows while facing him
"You want to help me?" She asked and he taps her shoulders
"You are my friend and I should always be able to help you even though you plan to kill me at every chance you get" he said with a smile and she slaps his hand off...her frown softening a little
"Just because you offer to help doesn't mean we are cool...I still hate you guts" she said and he nods
"Sure, you do" he said with a chuckle and she narrows her eyes at him
"I'm damn serious." She said and started walking...she took five steps and noticed he wasn't following her...she rolled her eyes as she turned and he was smiling at her
"Well?, aren't you going to come?" She asked and he started walking towards her as they left....she wouldn't stop grumbling and he simply plugged in his ear buds to shut her noise out... noticing that she made to go after him but he moved out of the way..... making her fall straight on her face and a huge laughter erupted from him as she groans
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★Clubhouse
Avia walked in to the blaring music as she smiles satisfyingly... this is a solace and she needs to get over the all drama happening right now
Funny how Riley thins she can use her...many people just don't want when to stop
She walked up to the bartender and drops her expensive bag..... immediately the bartender walked up to her as she rest her hands on the counter while sitting down
"The usual...." She said, tipping him and he winked at her before going back into the shack...she sighs as she subconsciously turned to the other side and a small gasped escaped her lips
"Jasper?" She called and he took off his facecap and smiles a little
"Badàss.....you drink here too?" He asked and she furrows her eyebrows..... he's actually talking to her.....she thought he hates her and likes Jasmine
She thought he's this weirdo that doesn't have a social life... always guled to himself that it's sometimes scary.....you can't even figure out what's going on in his mind because he's so self reserved and cold
Something about him makes her attracted to his kind of person... he's so quiet and he's a guy of few words...but like they say
The quiet ones are the most dangerous and she can't wait to get close enough to him just to know what kind of demon he is
"This is my main joint... what are you doing here?" She asked and he chuckled...
"The same reason you are here for, buttercup" he said and she laughs in surprise
"What's up with the nicknames?" She said as the bartender brought her drink and she takes it..... walking towards Jasper
"If you don't like them.....I can stop" he said and she smiles.... sitting close to him....they were now inches apart as their feet touched.....he didn't bother to move away as he faced her as well
"You actually talk?...wow... I'm surprised" she said and he smiles
"I get that a lot" he said and she nods before taking a sip from her drink
"Why do you hate Jasmine so much?" He suddenly asked and she frowned a bit
"Because she has your heart... she's always used to stealing things that I want" she said and he smriks
"Whoever said she has my heart?" He said and she opened her mouth to say something but nothing came out
"But you are so protective of her...am I missing something" she said and he smiles a little
"You wouldn't understand... just forget about it" he said and she nods lightly before taking her drink....he tears his gaze away from her and she took that opportunity to see how attractive he really is
"Jasmine can't take this one away from me" she thought as she smiles brightly... getting lost in his gray orbs
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★MRS MANTINDA MANSION★
🌹Jasmine's Pov 🌹
I woke up to the alarm's beeping sounds as I groaned loudly... this bed is the softest thing my body as ever came in contact with and I don't want it to end yet
I turned off the alarm with a stretch of my hand and proceed to lay down again when my door flew open
I raised my head instantly as four girls walked in and Mrs Mantinda was standing in front of them.... rubbing my eyes as I opened then widely
"You are still sleeping?... your wedding is in an hour and thirty minutes and you aren't done yet?" She asked and I say up slowly...my gaze fixed on her's as she saw the reluctance in my eyes
"I'm sorry....I didn't mean to over sleep" I said as I dragged myself up and she smiles
"You are definitely going to make a perfect bride for my son...act like it " she said and I inhaled deeply
Srooding into the bathroom and I was done in a few minutes.....I didn't want to waste much time anyways... this is the hardest thing I would ever do in my life.... what if I end up fal...
"No way that's happening" I muttered as the girls did what they do best..... and in a few hours I was strapped in the most beautiful wedding dress I have ever seen
I looked at the mirror and gulped down as I stared at my reflection..... I'm getting married?.....I'm getting married!
"Bîtch!!!!!.... you are here!!!" Mika's voice interupts my thoughts as I looked at her....she gasped in shock as she slowly walked up to me... taking my hands as I could be barely recognized in my wedding dress
"Mika...I have to do this..... don't ask any questions and don't tell anyone"I said and she nods lightly... I knew she was angry...I would too but it's not my fault
"I knew you would be here since one of those púnks mentioned Mrs Mantinda.....but I wasn't expecting to see you in a wedding dress?.... what happened?" She asked as her eyes roamed all over me
"I just don't know how to say this but please just give me a little time and I will explain everything to you when it's all over" I said pleadingly and she nods in understanding
"Well, who's your bridesmaid?" She asked and I shrugged my shoulders as one of the girls came forward... Mika frowned instantly as she takes the dress from her
"Sorry, but she has a best friend and I'm definitely not going to miss my bestfriend's wedding...I will handle it" she said as she walked into the closet and stopped midway
"I told you destiny has it's way, you should never have doubted me" she said and I couldn't help but feel guilty as she walked in fully
"Destiny?
The ladies excused themselves and I faced the mirror again
Why can't this mirror just tell me that I'm about to make the biggest mistake of my life?.....why am I just seeing myself?.....say something!
"You can do this..... it's not that hard...who am I kidding?.... it's going to be very hard" I breathed out in fustration as I looked at the time...few minutes left before we leave
Mika walked out and she was looking marvelous as she touched up her face.....she seems excited but I was slowly dying inside....if only she knew
"It's time to go" one of the girls that did my makeup said and I felt Mika's hands on mine....she took my hand and lead me to the door...my heart beat was going bizzer at each step we take and I wondered if they can hear it too...I used my other hand to hold my chest as my wedding dress dragged elegantly from behind
"Just breathe okay... everything will be fine" Mika said and I looked at her before faking a smile...
No Mika.... it's not going to be okay