🌹Jasmine's Pov 🌹
"Where are you going?" I asked immediately Jayson jugged down the stairs, he paused to look at me, he was smiling, something I can never get used to even though I try, honestly I don't know why but I feel like there's more to our relationship that it seems, I feel like I've known him for years, but each time I try to remember?, Everything just go blank
"It's Monday, Star, I've got work" he said and I mouthed an "Oh" as a frown formed on my face, he rubs his forehead as he walked towards me
"What's the problem?, Why are you frowning?" He asked and I looked up at him
"I'm bored staying here all by myself, can I at least go out with my friend sometime?" I asked and he shook his head
"Jasmine, you don't understand why I'm asking to stay put, I can't risk anything happening to you, you have to be here, where there's maximum security and I will assured that you are safe" he said and I furrowed my eyebrows, he saw the confusion in my eyes and pulled me closer into a warm hug but I wasn't willing to reciprocate, am I in some sort of danger or what?
"What do you mean by that?, why will I be hiding?, who wants to hurt me?" I asked and he sighed as he pressed me tightly into the hug but I pulled away.... looking at him directly
"Listen, someone I know threatened to hurt you because we are married, I know her very well, she can be a demon sometimes that's why I always want you besides me, to be safe" he said and I couldn't make sense of what he's saying
"Jay, nobody wants to hurt me, you are just making excuses and ashamed of people knowing that I'm your wife" I suddenly snapped and his eyes portrayed shock as I felt his grip slowly lossen
"What are you talking about?, I'm worried about your safety and you are busy yabbing nonsense!" He snapped back and I chuckled, stepping away from him
"Then who's this mysterious person that wants me dead?, Tell me!" I barked folding my hands across my chest
He sighs as he rubs his temples, I could see he's struggling to control his anger as his face softens
"You know what?, you can out but you aren't going without security" he said and I shook my head negatively
"I'm not some president's daughter that needs protection, I used to walk freely before I met you and it's going to stay that way" I said with a wave of my hand, I'm being stubborn, I know it but there's no reason to cage me, he's becoming overprotective and I don't really like it
"Star, why are you making things difficult?, Who are you going out with?" He asked and I threw him a side eye
"Mika, of course" I answered and immediately I remembered I haven't heard from her since two days ago and she hasn't called either
Fùck!, Did something happen to her?
"Fine, but make sure you are careful, I don't want anything bad to happen to you.... again" he said and I hugged him tightly, but then my mind registered the last part of his sentence
"Again?"
"Ummm Jayson, I would love to tell you something important, you know I wanted to tell you before but I couldn't because someone interupted us, I'm going to make it quick" I said in a rush as that cold feeling siped it
"Can it wait till later?, your stubbornness made me stay till now" he said as he wriggles out of my hold and started walking towards the door
"Seriously Jayson, it's important, please can you spare a few minutes, please" I said stopping him but instead a peck landed on my lips as he proceeds to kiss my forehead afterwards
"Once I'm back I promise to listen" he said and I couldn't say anything else as he walked out, I griped my hands together as I slowly walked towards the couch
I need to talk to someone about this, I'm dying in silence
I brought out my phone and dails Mika's number but instead the door bell rang and I opted to open it immediately, it can't possibly be Jayson because he doesn't use the door bell
"Bîtch, longest time you fùcking betrayal!" Mika snapped playfully as she brushed past me, I stood numbed with my phone on my ear and her's started ringing immediately, she threw me a stank look before ending the call
"Ummm, I believe I should be the one angry, you fùcking ditched me and ran away with Alfred" I snapped too and she flops on the couch
"Alfred?, More of like the guy who was sent to take my life!" She exclaimed and I gasped, walking towards her immediately
"What in the hell's name are you talking about?" I trailed off and she sits down facing me comfortably
"After we separated, he asked me why this party is so boring and I was like yeah it is so he suggested we stepped out for a ride which I foolishly agreed to and before I knew it, he stopped in the middle of nowhere and said he wanted to get something, I waited for an hour but couldn't find him, luckily Roland's call came in so I told him what happened" she said and took in deep breaths as she stared at me, I nodded for her to continue
"He cussed out and asked for my location which I turned on, immediately after that I felt someone tap me and when I turned the person griped my neck and started straggling me, it was Alfred!.....I saw he was keen on killing me so I pretended to be dead and he flings me, took a picture and kicked me severally before walking away, Roland came and saved me.....I could have actually died, gurl" she narrated and my mouth was wide open as words couldn't describe how shocked I am
"Do you have any idea who sent him?" I asked
"Yes I do, as a matter of fact I know the person who sent him" she said and I stroked my chin thoughtfully
"Who's that?" I furthered
"Some crazy bîtch named Delilah, she wants Roland and is bent on taking me out, I don't even like Roland, she can have him but I'm definitely going to kill her before she kills me" she said and I chuckled
"You love Roland, you are just being stubborn" I said with a smile and she shook her head
"I'm dead serious, I don't love him, we are just friends" she said with a funny face and I laughed out
"I bet that Delilah girl will almost faint once she sees you alive" I said and she chuckles
"You bet!, let's go out sometime, not s freakish party though, just normal outting, I miss my bestie" Mika pouted and I nod
"Yeah, I already talked to Jay about it and he said yes!" I sequel and she gave me a teasing look
"Jay uhh?, you've given him a nickname already, that's a good start" she said and I gulped down emptiness
"It's a contract" I suddenly blurted out and she paused for a minute before looking at me
"What's a contract?" She asked, trying not to believe the obvious, the eye contact between us could lit up a whole room
"My marriage to Jayson, it's not real, it's a contract" I said and she slowly scotted away from me with her mouth wide open
I was expecting that, I was actually expecting more than that
She looks at me and back at nothing in particular as silence too over, now I wish the ground should split up and swallow me whole
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✨Jayson's Pov ✨
Immediately I stepped into the firm, a lot people kept staring at me as if they saw a ghost, maybe it's because I've been smiling all the way to work
Do you blame me?, No right?
I have every reason to be happy since I've found the one I thought I'd lost
I waved at everyone's greetings while I just ingore some, it's kinda overdue when everyone keeps saying "good morning sir"
I walked into my office and Noah was already there, he froze for a minute before saying the next thing I knew he would say
"You are smiling, I don't know if you know this but you are actually smiling.... should I call the doctor or is everything okay, you need me to book an appointment with your therapist?" he said and I smiled harder, flipping my case on the table as I looked at him
"You are funny but no, I don't need to see no body because I'm fine" I said as I tugged with my tie
"No you are not, I actually thought I saw another version of you, tell me what happened man!" Noah chimed in happily and I settled down
"She's the one I've been looking for" I said without delay and Noah's jaw dropped
"No way, tell me it's a joke" he said as he scrambled besides me
"Do I look like I've the time to joke around, my Jasmine is alive and she's with me, I'm married to my Jasmine!" I shrieked happily and Noah simply stood in awe
"Whattttttt?, Is that how people change?, Woah, I can't believe it, she literally transformed into something else" Noah said and I couldn't agree less
"But she still doesn't remember me or anything about our past, I need to talk to the doctor that treated her years ago, he should be able to tell me why it's taking so long for her to regain her memory" I said and Noah nod
"It shouldn't be that hard, your source should be able to get that information within a day" he said and I smiled
"Yeah, and also I still need to know where her dumb uncle is, I swear to God, I'm going to kill him if I should ever find him" I said with a deep frown
"First figure out why she's still suffering from memory loss after eighteen years, I'm so happy for you dude" Noah said and I smiled
There are some many things to unravel in such a little amount of time
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"Why is it taking so long?, he ought to have finished her off, I already paid him!" Mandy half yelled and Gina flinched while Riley simply stood unbothered
"You think it's that easy?, For fûcks sakes that bîtch hasn't left that damn hole she calls a house, and if he tries to go there, he will definitely get caught" Riley said and Mandy ruffles her hair as she paced angrily
"Then what am I supposed to do?, time is ticking fast and Jayson would definitely start having feelings for her if I don't end her soon!!!!" Mandy half yelled and Riley grabbed her hands to stop her from pacing
"Will you put yourself together!?, She isn't going to stay in that house forever now, will she?, sooner or later she's going to leave that house and when she does, we will be out here waiting" Riley said and Mandy suddenly calmed down as she took in deep breaths
"We got got your back and nothing will go wrong" Gina said and Mandy nods repeatedly
"Sure, we got this" Mandy mumbles as she finally suppressed her raging anger
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"Brother I've got my eyes on them, nothing is going to happen to Jasmine..... she's ours" Avia said as she entered the room and their Dad eyes were slightly open
Laurence had a syringe filled with sedated drugs and Avia stood while he walked up to him
"Good enough, once they are ready to strike, let me know and I'll stop them" Laurence said as he slowly injects their Dad who was already weak
Tears threatened to fall off Avia's eyes but she held them in
"Don't you think this is too much for him?, He might die" Avia said and Laurence smriks
"He's going to be fine, don't worry too much just keep an eye on those girls" Laurence said with zero emotions as uncle Bob's eyes shut down completely
Avia slowly walked away, unable to watch her dad suffer
★★★
Mika left without saying a word as she didn't know what to say to her bestfriend.....a contract marriage?, and she didn't bother to tell her about it?
She shook her head as she took the elevator that leads to their resort and she stopped right in front of the glass door, staring through as she watched Delilah flaunting herself over Roland
She smriks as she stepped back, isn't it too early to reveal herself to Delilah?
"What are you doing here?" Jasper's voice came from behind and she turned
"Because I work here, why are you talking gibberish?" Mika answered with a frown and Jasper smriks
"I see the new girl making a move on Roland fast, doesn't that bother you?" Jasper asked and she rolled her eyes
"Mind your own business, pûnk" Mika said as she walked away
Immediately she left Delilah walked out, she looks around but only saw Jasper
"I thought I saw someone else standing here?" she asked and Jasper simply brushed past her
Ignoring her question completely and she clenched her fists, it better not be who she thinks it is
"She's dead, I'm sure of it" Delilah said as she entered and Mika poked her head out with a mischievous grin on her face
This is going to be good
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🌹Jasmine's Pov 🌹
It's been hours and Jayson hasn't returned home yet, I stood up and walked towards the door for the hundredth time to check if he's back, I need to tell him the truth before he finds out himself
Mika left without saying a word, I know she's mad and if I were her?, I'd be mad too
Don't blame me though, it's a secret and I already broke part of the deal by telling Mika, why am I betraying people that trust me?
I suddenly felt chills all over and I knew it was going to rain, I can feel it.....I hurriedly went upstairs to get my pills, I don't even think I have any left
More reason why I need to go out
I opened closet and started scattering everything, I can't find it, I don't even have anything..... barging out as I grabbed my phone and dails Mika's number.....
"Pick up, this isn't the time to stay angry at me" I muttered as she didn't pick.... fúck!
My heart beat crazily as I slowly slipped to the ground, my hands were starting to shake as I could clearly hear the cold breeze colliding with the windows, making squeaking sounds, I hugged myself tightly as the lights suddenly went off
"No way this is happening now!!?" I shrieked as I took my phone, I tried opening it but I couldn't because my eyes were blurry with tears.....my phone fell roughly on the ground and I flinched as I felt my throat akwardly drying up as I found it difficult to breathe
I just hate the feeling of rain, I lost my parents in the middle of a heavy down pour and since then, I just don't like hearing the sound of rain
I have anxiety disorder as well, coupled with why it's been triggered by my greatest fear, and my nervous system loses control if I don't calm it down with my pills
I don't even have anything here with me
The darkness adding to my stress as I crawled towards the door.....I managed to open it as I heard footsteps, my ears stood up in alert as I tried make out the figure in the dark
"Jayson?, Is that you?" I asked but I got nothing, my breath ceased as my anxiety trippled, my palms became sweaty as I moved backwards with my knees and hands
The footsteps kept coming closer and I scrambled behind...I felt something cold behind my back
"Jay!, say something, you are scaring me!" I yelled but my hands got grabbed in a tight grip as I struggled to free myself, my survival instincts at it's peak as I tried biting the hands that held me but it's as if I biting air, I can't seem to get a hold of what's struggling with me
Fear, panicky taking it's hilts on me as I screamed out.... holding my head tightly with both hands, trying to block out the noise of the loud sirens echoing endlessly in my ears.....the blinding lights of the ambulance and the little boy standing across the road while my Mom pushed me out of the window as I fell heavily
My eyes were blurry and my head was heavy as a great force pushed me down and all I saw next was darkness... collapsing on the ground but not after a familiar voice echoed through my ears