🌹Jasmine's Pov 🌹
★NEVADA'S GRAND HALL★
The wedding is happening in the biggest event's hall in the city..... and as expected.... multitude of people were present and at that moment I knew my life was about to take a whole new different turn
There were big posters and flyers of myself and Jayson on every wall in the corners...a particular one made me wonder just how far Mrs Mantinda went to get this wedding together
In the posters, Jayson held me possessively as I smiled at him...of course the picture was Photoshop but it doesn't seem to bother anyone but it bothered me alot.....I felt my intestines churned at everything
Different flowers and designs were all over the place as it feels like heaven on earth.... boosting out the uniqueness and rearitly of the hall... Mrs Mantinda sure paid alot to get this place started
The tables and chairs were covered in with expensive linens...the up there over the stage was a big picture of myself and Jayson..... smiling at each other lovingly.....who the fúck did these edits?
There's a rose path.... covered in beautiful ominous flowers as it formed in isle down to the stage..... lights beaming all over the place as everywhere glittered in pure bliss...
The hall was more than enticing..... it's deco....theme and literally everything about it spelt MONEY....PURE FÙCKING MONEY
Soon guests were arriving and the place was getting filled up..... different big personalities from different countries were present... Mrs Mantinda really knows her stuff
I'm pretty sure she put in all her efforts to get this place done and certainly this isn't a day's job
She must have been planning this for weeks... maybe even before I arrived..... just waiting for the opportunity for Jayson to make a move and boom, she strikes
Roland was present as he quietly sits down amongst the guest..... I'm sure he's also wondering how my life went from being a common waitress to getting married to one of the richest man in the city...a marriage were the groom didn't even inform the bride.....he really doesn't want to get married
"Hey...." a female voice said and he turned sharply..... looking at her as she's strapped in a weaving patterns white dress that looks elegant on her..... she smiles brightly as she sat in front of him
He trails and she rested both hands on her chin
"I never imagined to see you here" she said and he frowned a little
"Do I know you?" He asked and she chuckles
"Technically... I also visit the M&K resort.....you work there.... right?" She asked and he smiles a little as he descoverd she's just a customer at work
"Yeah..... I'm a fry cook" he said and she smiles...he wondered where that smile was all about
"Wow.... your colleague is getting married to Jayson Bartle... I'm so surprised, isn't she a waitress at your resort?" She asked and Roland didn't know how to answer the question without making a fool out of himself
"Isn't she lucky?" He asked..... ignoring her question and she furrows her eyebrows
"She sure is.... and by the way, my name is Delilah" she said.... extending her hand forward for an handshake and he took it...her hands are suprisingly soft
"Roland... it's nice to meet you" he said and she smiles before withdrawing her hand
"It's more than a pleasure to meet you too..... Roland" she said and he wondered what she wants from him
✨Jayson's Pov ✨
I came out of the groom room with Noah besides me.... of course, he's always part of everything I do and he's more than just my personal assistant...we share a bond stronger than that of anything in the world
He came into my life after I almost died in the hands of the one I called my brother.... that's a story for another day
I couldn't smile...all forms of emotions fled from me as I stepped into the hall.... rounds of claps and different cameras flashed on my face as I made my way towards the stage
Noah stooped at the first roll of the steats while I walked up to the podium..... standing on the second step that leads to the main stage
I didn't know what to feel.....I was blank... this whole shît started as a play..... some days ago and now I'm getting married to her
I clutched onto myself as I faced the crowd.....more cameras were flashing as I spotted my Mom in the mist of the crowd...she was smiling brightly as she stared back at me
That's the world's smartest mom right there...I thought I could fool her but she's always a step ahead of me..... knowing my every move right from birth
I guess the attention I received from her while growing up what was led to the death of my Dad and the excel of my brother
She's always on my case... always there to provide and protect me but she doesn't understand that I'm not a little boy anymore and I can take care of myself
I intentionally didn't talk to Jasmine about this wedding..... hoping she won't come so everything would be cancelled but as always..... Mom invited her over to her house and any moment from now she will be here
I sighed deeply.....all I feel now is pure anger..... this wedding?..... this wedding would be Jasmine's greatest nightmare..... I'm definitely not going to show her any pity
Waltzing into my life with hot coffee and now she's going to be my bride and I will have to share the same space with her?....hell no!
And I'm pretty sure my mom has other plans for us to stay together.....I noticed my apartment spare keys were gone and most of my personal stuffs were gone as well... what is this woman planning?
A small chime echoed through the room and all heads turned.... including mine and for about a second I almost took back everything I said I was going to do to her... There's no way can anyone be this enchanting in a wedding dress
🌹Jasmine's Pov 🌹
I may be without parents..... brothers or sisters but for one day I never felt there absence as Mika stood besides me...her assuring smiles made me less tensed as the chime echoed for the second time and the door opened on it's own.... revealing me and all the cameras were pointed to my face as different clicks could be heard
Gasped filled the air as I took three steps into the hall.... walking with elegance even though I felt like passing out right there.....the crowd was too stunned to clap as I clutched onto the flowers.... waking down the rose patterned Isle...my eyes immediately held up with Jayson's as he stared at me
I didn't know what was running through his mind as I finally got to the stage... standing in front of him as I looked up.....he didn't look away for a minute and that made me nerve-wracking.....I didn't know what's going through his mind and I'm sure he has a lot of questions to ask
The hall went silent as the vows took place immediately...it took me ages to complete my vows as I felt guilt running through me
He said his vows with ease.....but the reluctance could be hinted as we dropped the phamplets at once
He took my hand and inserted the ring were burning his gaze at me....I couldn't help but feel somewhat as I took his hand and inserted the ring as well
Soft claps filled the air as the priest cleared his throat
"Jayson Bartel, Jasmine Bartle...you may now kiss the Bride" the words left the priest's mouth and I gulped down emptiness
The whole crowd was silent as everyone waited in anticipation
This isn't my first kiss..... definitely but for some reason I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable as he stared at my face.....his eyes slowly lands on my lips and I saw anger flash through his eyes
He doesn't want this wedding... it's clare and obvious that his mom forced him into this
The priest repeated the statement and faint murmuring began....
His hands slowly held my chin as he pulled me closer... placing his lips on my with a light brush....he didn't even kiss me properly..... damnit!
*What's going on?
*He doesn't love her?
*That's not a kiss
The crowd started chattering and Mrs Mantinda stood up
"Kiss the Bride... kiss the bride...kiss the bride!" She started chanting and soon everyone followed suit...I stared at Mika and she was also chanting and I faced Jayson...his hand was still on my chin
He smriks a little as he suddenly pulled me closer... slamming his lips on my in a deep kiss that left me breathless instantly....my eyes widened in shock as he dipped deeper..... englofing me in his arms as my hands found it's way over his shoulder..... shutting my eyes as I grasped onto him like he's running away, his hands trails over to my waist.....pulling me closer as we tilted our heads and our lips sync in perfect harmony
The crowd bursted into a huge excitement as Mrs Mantinda stood on the chair..... waving her hands as she held her chest dramatically
"That's my son right there.... I'm so proud of him!!!" She yells and the crowd got bizzer.....a tear slipped from her eyes as she watched us
The kiss was still going on as flashes of camera filled the room..... capturing the moment and he broke the kiss with a smirk and faced the chanting crowd
I smiled a little as well as I backed the crowd and threw my flower... Mika subconsciously caught it and another round of applause filled the air
"You are going to get married soon" a girl said and Mika's cheek heated up instantly as she felt Roland's eyes on her.....she immediately looked away as she ran towards me and pulled me into a hug... soon Mrs Mantinda came and everyone flowed with the celebration
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Jasper sat on the couch as he watched the event of everything from the news...the kissing scene made him clenched his fist as he turned off the TV.... sighing deeply as anger surged through him
Everything has always been about Jayson
Love
Money
Attention
Care
Mother's touch
Father's Love
And most of all..... Jasmine
Everyone thought she died...but he knew she didn't
She survived with major injuries and a server brain tumor that affected everything about her tender memories...but somehow she didn't forget about her parents..... probably because they were the last persons she came in contact with before the accident
An accident that would have catapulted him to extreme wealth but Jasmine had to spoil it....so tell me, why shouldn't he kill her?
Because of her, Jayson is still breathing.... he's still alive because of her so tell me why shouldn't she die?
"You missed your own elder brother's wedding... isn't that weird?" Laurence asked as he joined him and Jasper smriks
"A fake wedding?..... Jayson doesn't even know about it" he said and Laurence smriks
"Your spies are doing a great job, they are so smart and no one has figured out who they are yet....so tell me..... what's next?, they're married now" Laurence asked and Jasper rested completely on the couch
"I can't just show up yet.... besides Jasmine has to complete 24 years before she's eligible to take over her parents properties...." Jasper trails
"And Jayson has to be on seat for three months before taking complete possession over your father's properties..." Laurence trails as well
"And Jasmine will be turning 24 in three months" Jasper said and they both smiled
"I see where this is going....so in three months..... everything will be ours?.....damn!!" Laurence smriks as he drinks from directly from the bottle
"And I will finally put Jayson right where he belongs" Jasper said with evil glints in his eyes
"Someone else is trying to kill Jasmine.....we can't let that happen right?" Laurence said and Jasper's eyes darkened
"Nothing must happen to Jasmine yet.... make sure anyone planning on hurting her doesn't succeed because I will be the one to end the both of them" Jasper said and Laurence nods
"I can't wait for everything to finally fall in place and this time around..... I'm not going to miss it...I will hit them hard, right where it's hurts" he said and smiles mischievously
Jayson took everything away from him right from birth.....now it's time to take everything back and watch him roast as he takes over completely
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★The Couples New Home★
🌹Jasmine's Pov 🌹
The car halted and we both stepped out as I gasped at the massive building and I couldn't help gaze in awe
Mrs Mantinda's bought this place specially for the the both of us to live alone and I saw the irritation in Jayson's eyes
He walked in..... leaving me outside as I wondered where I'm going to start from
Jayson is cold hearted... he's rude and arrogant.....he doesn't have any human feeling towards the opposite gender so where am I going to start from
How will I make this stone cold fall in love?
I sighed as I walked in... everywhere was neat and ready as if they have been expecting our arrival...I gulped down as I stepped into the living room and shock surged through me
This place is amazing.....the tables were sliver in color and the chairs were super fluffy....in front was the kitchen and a dining table of just two chairs
I noticed everything in here were two in number.....the chairs..... table..... virtually everything in the living room
Mrs Mantinda told me not to bring any clothes and I'm sure she has taken care of everything considering my outfits
I just can't help but fall in love with that woman's mindset... super smart and cunning
I took the stairs and man...was it tall?.....the building was huge so what was I expecting?
I got to the end and met only one room.....my eyebrows dipped in front as a questioning look filled my face
"One room?..... what's going on?.....so I'm going to share a room with Jayson?..... fúck!" I opened the door slowly and walked in
Everything about the room was amazing.....a large dressing table..... one on the left and right
The left side contains Jayson's stuff while the right side contains my stuff....I could clearly see make up splattered all over my table
It was a one bathroom and one closet and I rubbed my forehead
I will literally have to share my space and privacy with this man
I heard water running from the bathroom and I knew he was taking his bath.....so I will have to wait for him to finish bathing before I do?
How will I survive this......I subconsciously licked my lips and I felt his taste on it... apple flavor.....he loves sweets...I couldn't help but drift into the memory of what happened and I shook my head
"It's not real..... nothing about this is real" I said and walked into the closet...I need to hit the shower and Mr Jayson isn't out yet
I pulled the wedding dress off.... it's so big and long but I managed to slip into something thiner as I grabbed a towel and hear out
He was also done and our eyes meet..... and I caught my breathe sharply
His hair is dripping and thank God he's already putting on a trouser.... only God knows how I would have reacted to that
"Took you long enough" I said sarcastically and he frown
I ignored him and made to enter the bathroom when I felt a strong grip on mine... pulling me roughly as our faces were inches apart...his hot breathe fanned my face as my eyes roamed over as I saw hatred in his eyes
"Let go of me!" I snapped and he tightened his grip on my hand and I almost yelped out in pain
"I don't know what you and my mother are up to, but if we are going to be living in this place peacefully then stay the fúck outta my way or else...." He snarled as he pushed me off and I staggered... maintaining my balance
He glared at me before walking out and I held my chest tighly........ breathing hard as I shuddered over his seriousness
This is definitely not going to be an easy job