"What in the hell's name is going on?" Mika muttered as Avia stared at her shocked face, smiling with a glimpse of mockery in her eyes
"Hi everyone, my name is Delilah.... it's really a pleasure to work with you guys" she said cheerfully as she stood besides Avia
"You are welcome...." Roland said with a smile and Mika scoffed loudly...she didn't even realize that she scoffed as she blinks repeatedly.... trying not to look at Avia
"Something wrong Mika?, If you know you can handle the cooking and registering all by yourself, then I will tell her to leave" Avia said and Mika raised her eyebrows....
"I can't handle both" she simply said as she crossed her hands together
"Good, so instead of making an attitude, why don't you try to be nice?" Avia asked and Mika tilted her head backwards.... Delilah smile faded as the argument ensured between both girls
The tension between them increased as Mika felt like punching a hole on Avia's face...the main reasons why she misses Jasmine
If Jasmine were here, she would have made sure Avia chewed her words
"It's really nothing, there's no reason to argue please" Delilah said and Mika rolled her eyes
"Thank your lucky stars that she intervained, you would have worked extra shift today" Avia said as she walked away and Mika rolled her eyes
"I was hoping if we could be friends?..... Roland told me alot about you" Delilah said as she walked up to Mika and Mika gave her a scornful look
"Be friends with your butt..... and I never asked for your opinion so stay outta my business.... you got that?" Mika fires with a glare and Roland frowned
Jasper simply watched the whole drama with a smile on his face
"This is going to be good" he mutters as he walked into the kitchen and Mika walked to the counter
Delilah stood completely stunned by Mika's behavior when Roland walked up to her
"Why is she so mean to me?" Delilah asked with a sad pout and Roland chuckled
"That's just how she is..... come let me show you around" Roland said and she smiles..... holding his middle arm and he was a little bit surprised but shook it off as they walked into the kitchen
Mika glared at the both of them, her eyes trailing their movements as they finally entered
She rubs her forehead as she slapped herself repeatedly
"Get....yourself..... together.....Mika..... don't let her get to you" she said, giving herself a light slap as each word slipped out of her mouth
She heaved heavily and looked at the closed door for a while before bringing out her phone
She can't possibly be jealous.... it's not like she has any feelings for Roland, so screw them and their being together
★★★
🌹Jasmine's Pov 🌹
My eyes shut open immediately, it's as if my body sent a signal to my brain, informing it of the fact that Jayson lied and he didn't come home on time
I sprinted on my feet as I walked in the bathroom, did my usual boring morning routine as I head out, going down the stairs
I paused in the middle of the stairs as it suddenly hits me
"Who brought me up stairs?, I clearly remembered sleeping on the couch" I mumbled as realization hits me harder this time
"Jayson brought me upstairs!, after lying to me?" I turned swiftly as I head towards his study room, I paused for a moment before summoning the courage and opened the door, I peaked in side and he wasn't there
A frown on my face as I walked down the stairs, I should have just gone down instead of all these unnecessary stress
I heard sounds coming from the kitchen and I slowly tiptoed towards the kitchen, the door was wide open so I just leaned forward, while holding the sides with both hands for support
I almost choked on the laughter that threatened to erupt as I saw him struggling with the cooking gas
There's a raw black powder in a small jar on the kitchen highland and I figured he's trying to make homemade coffee
Seeing the coffee immediately brought back the memories of the first time we met, I smiled to myself as I clearly remembered the horrific expression on his face as he rushed into the kitchen to wash himself
I covered my mouth as he tried placing the kettle on the gas but the heat was too much, he fumbled with the gas thingy and groaned loudly as he angrily turned off the gas and sighs
He's clearly irritated and I my time to admire this beautiful God's creation before me
I know I won't admit in front of him, but he's really attractive, don't blame me if I end up making out with him in the kitchen again
I watched him brushed his dark brown curls backwards, looking at nothing in particular, his muscled hands resting on the kitchen highland and no single tattoo on his hands or any other body parts except from his neck
I smiled at his perfection as I walked in, he immediately turned as our eyes met and he looks away
"Are you trying to burn down the kitchen?" I asked with a teasing smile and he looks down at me, by now I was already beside him as I slowly turned on the gas and placed the kettle.....I looked up at him and caught him staring
"I could have done it.....I never asked for your help" he said with his usual cold baranton voice and I folded my hands on my chest, staring at him....my neck hurts from looking up at him but I don't care much either
"Oh really?, then I guess I should just leave" I said with a scrowl and started leaving.....I didn't take three steps when he pulled me backwards, I spuned around and shot him a glare
"You said you didn't need my help, why are you stopping me?" I asked with a serious look on my face and he scratched his head.....he looks uncomfortable but I didn't care
"I need your help" he said in a whisper and I raised an eyebrow, I heard him but it wouldn't be bad if he said it out loud
"I didn't hear you clearly, what do you want from me?" I asked, placing my hand on my ear as I shifted towards him a little
"I said I need your help" he repeated but he wasn't loud enough
"I can't hear you, you said you need what?" I asked again, playing dumb and he rubs his forehead
"I said I need your help Jasmine" he said loudly and I smiled..... clutching my hands together as I nugged him playfully
"Now that's more like it...." I said with a smile and by now the water has heated up and I brought out a cup
Pouring some quantity of the raw powder and since it's raw, I figured I should just make it natural
His eyes were on me the whole time
"What's your surname?" He suddenly asked I paused for a minute
"Corey, my name is Jasmine Corey" I answered and he nods
"That name sounds familiar" he said and I poured the hot water into the cup.....the strong scent filled the kitchen instantly
"Please, there's like a billion people out there bearing the same name as me, but nevertheless it's okay" I said and he nods
"You are right" he said, he looked a bit disappointed but I shrugged it off
My mind drifted off to Mandy and I really wanted to tell him but I'd rather not, she's not worth it
"Here you go" I said as I handed the cup to him and he collects it, I watched him take a sip and a small smile plastered on his face
"Woah, this is really good" he said as he sips again and I smiled brightly..... I'm really good at everything
He emptied the cup and looks at me
"Next time, instead of attempting to burn down the house, just call me to help you, I will gladly do it" I said and he smiles a little
"Thanks, I will be leaving for work.....I will call you if I'm going to be late" he said and I frowned, another boring day without Jayson... awwww no
"You clearly forgot that I don't have a phone" I said and started walking away
I heard his footsteps behind me as I flopped on the couch, placing both legs on it
"I will fix that" he simply said as he jugged upstairs and I frowned
"Maybe I should talk to Mrs Mantinda about getting a job, I can't continue to stay home everyday with out doing anything" I said with a frown on my face
★★★
✨Jayson's Pov✨
Jayson's office★★
I walked in with a smile on my face, it was actually a small smile but each time I think of Jasmine's funny behavior, I feel the smile spreading wider
I really don't want to get close to her but she's just always around me, everywhere I go, each turn I take..... she's always in my face and sometimes it's really hard to just look away
She might not be the Jasmine I know from my childhood but she posses every character and that sometimes worries alot
The way she smiles, pout, laugh, frown... literally everything about her reminds of my first love....the first girl I ever fell in love with
yeah I may be ten years old and she was six years old when all that happened but what we had in the past was really intense
She was my first kiss... shocked?, yeah you should be
We spend everyday together, she was my life and the air that I breathe but suddenly something terrible happened and I lost her
But seeing Jasmine now rekindles all those feelings and I just can't help but feel like she's my long lost love
The girl who stole my heart and made it impossible to fall in love again
I sighed as I entered and met Noah, but that didn't get to me until I saw Mandy standing beside him
I frowned instantly and she walked up to me
"Jay...oh my goodness.... it's been so long" she said, hugging me but I pulled her off immediately
"How did she get in here?" I asked Noah and he smiles nervously
"I told her not to come in but she threatened me" Noah said and I rubbed my forehead
"Mandy you can't be seen here, I've worked so hard to get to this point and I won't let jeopardize it" I said and she looks at me warily, as if I've grown horns
"So it's because of Jasmine?, I thought she died years ago but clearly she didn't and now you are stuck in that stupid childish love thing you once had with her!" She snapped and I glared at her.... Noah immediately stepped backwards
"For your information, that girl isn't my Jasmine and don't you dare refer to the only thing that ever mattered to me as childish" I said with a cold glare in my eyes
"What are you talking about!?, that girl is Jasmine, the stupid, fat, glutton that you stupidly fell in love with..."
"Enough!!!!...get out!, I don't want to see you!" I half yelled and she flinched....but soon a smirk appeared on her face
"I see you don't want to accept the truth, well it's a good thing though because I still have a chance to win you back" she said and I looked at her dauntingly
"Nothing is ever going to happen between us, just go back to Spain and find yourself someone else" I blurted out, walking towards my seat and she smiles
"I promise you Jayson, if I can't have you?, then no one else will" she said with a mischievous grin and walked out..... leaving me stunned as I watched her retreating figure
"She really can't do anything right?" Noah asked with a nervous smile and my gaze hardened
"I don't trust her, double the securities in my house immediately" I said as I lowered myself and sat down
"Yes sir...." He said and I stroked my chin thoughtfully
The things she said started reflecting in my head as I opened my system and clicked on the search box
"Jasmine Corey" I typed and waited patiently for it to load
Immediately different pictures of different girls appeared on the screen and I started taking a look..... but I couldn't find Jasmine
I only saw a picture of the bigger version of the one I'm married to, I decided to do a little diggings but nothing about her childhood appeared
I turned off the system
What if, just what if that's my Jasmine?
★★★
Night Time★★★
🌹Jasmine's Pov🌹
I climbed down the stairs and met Jayson on his system
It's almost nine and I wanted to watch a movie before going to bed and why isn't he in his study room
I sat down beside him on the large couch and he looked at me for a while before facing his system, ignoring his stare as I turned on the TV and he groans
"What?" I asked, pretending as if I didn't know why he was pissed
"Can you turn it off?, I'm working" he said and I scoffed
"Excuse you Mr, this is the living room and not some work space.....if you want to work you can go to your study room" I said and he rolled his eyes
"Just turn it off" he repeated and I rolled my eyes
"Are you for real?, You can't ask me to do whatever you want simply because you are Jayson...go to your room or feel free to join me" I said and he simply placed his system away as he stood up and turned off the TV
I gasped loudly as I jumped on my feet and turned it on
If looks could kill?, Then I'd be six feet under the ground...I couldn't believe the glare he was giving me but I'm not ready to budge
"Turn it off"
"Nope"
"Don't be a brat and just listen to me" he said and I frowned
"Who are you calling a brat?" I asked and he walked towards me, I knew he wanted to take the remote control from me and I quickly hid it behind me
"Give me the remote"
"You can't force me" I said and he smriks
Grabbing my hands and I struggled but I slipped and we both fell down...I groaned loudly in pain as his whole weight fell on me.....that was so painful
"Get up!!!!" I said as I felt his weight pressing me down tightly..... making it difficult for me to breathe
"Promise to turn off the TV once I do?" He asked and I mentally facepalm myself
I knew this game and if I don't accept it, be might just strangle me to death with his body
"Fine, I'm going to turn it off.... just stand up, I'm dying here!!!" I semi yelled and he smriks
Raising his body up a little as I breathe out in relief, all the air in my lungs freed up as I heaved heavily
"Good girl....." He said with a smirk and I hit his chest hard... he's still hovering me
"Don't call me that" I said and he raised an eyebrow as he lowered himself but this time his weight wasn't on him..... our faces were inches apart and my eyes roamed all over his face
"I will call you whatever I want to, starfish" he said and I frowned
"That's a weird nickname....." I said and he smiles..... seeing him smile fully made my heart warm up in a funny kind of way
My eyes twitches as he started leaning towards me....is he in his right senses?
I tried moving but he pined my hands down and I felt trapped completely
Is he drunk?.... what's going on?.....
"Jayson.... what are you..." I trailed but he cut me off
"Don't ruin the moment and just live it...." he said mindlessly.....he sounds intoxicated....or am I the one just thinking that way. There's this hint of desire in his eyes that I can't explain as he leaned closer and our lips touched slightly
"Huh?.....are you..." the remaining words got stucked in my throat as he slammed his lips on mine, I felt the rush of adrenaline running through my entire body as he slowly released my hands and I wrapped them over his shoulder
Biting down harshly on my bottom lip as I yelped a little, giving him the access to push his tongue deeper, exploring every single inch as I felt breathless instantly...I tried to catch my breath as I slowly started to pant but that only gives him more access, taking complete dominance as I shuddered beneath him
He kissed me hungrily, as if he's been dying to savour me for a long time and I opened up, I felt his hand on my thighs as he placed them over his torso, caressing it gently.... and our lips sync up perfectly
★★★
Uncle Bob's Room★★★
The neatly arranged documents that contains every single asset that belonged to Jasmine's late father were placed on the table
Bob smiled brightly to himself as he imagined what the next few months holds for him
The only reason he brought Jasmine was so she could help him achieve his selfish goals bit now she's married but that doesn't mean he still wouldn't get to achieve his purpose
God knows he hasn't been fair to her but it's not his fault that her father got the biggest part of the business and he wants it all to himself
Luckily, his brother died and he took over immediately but was shocked when he saw his will
Jasmine would have to turn twenty four before she signs and take complete ownership and that's just what he's waiting for
The door opened and Laurence walked in with a drink and Bob took it, gulping down everything in a go as he smiles with his teeth wide open
"Very soon son, I will be rich again and I will take over, it's only a matter of time and boom!..... I'm back on my feet" he said and Laurence clenched his fist
"You mean, we will be rich Dad...why are you always excluding me and my sister in this mission?" he asked and Bob rolls his eyes
"Avia already has enough money to last her her whole life time, she has houses and cars and landed properties..... while you just lazy around... looking for free money, it doesn't work that way son" he said and a mischievous knowing smirk formed on Laurence face
"I'm not going to let you get those properties because they're are mine" Laurence said and Bob frowned instantly
"What are you talking about...?" He couldn't get to complete the statement when he started coughing.... Laurence smriks as he watched him fall on the ground limply
"What ...did you do... to my drink?" Bob asked with difficulty and Laurence smriks...he grabbed the documents from the table and smiles as he caress it fondly
"I'm putting you on hold while I take over... don't worry, I won't kill you yet" he said and three large men entered and took Bob away, by now his eyes were shut and Laurence smrik grew wider
"I told you I had other plans" he mutters as he followed the men almost immediately