🌹Jasmine's Pov 🌹
How cunning and mischievous can this woman be?
"What are you talking about Mom?" Jayson asked with a smug on his face as he literally pulled me from his mother and made me sit beside him in a different couch, I took in sharp breath as he interwined our fingers and placed them on his thigh, I looked at him with pure uneasiness but the smile he flashed at me made me somewhat relaxed
"Your past, well our past..... you see your friendship with each other only blossomed because of the closeness between us, and your parents, we were already tight friends before we got married and even gave birth" Mrs Mantinda revealed and I furrowed my eyebrows
"Then what happened, why the sudden hatered from my parents towards you people?" I asked, feeling the ache in my chest, my whole body arched
"Yeah, I would also love to know why you suddenly told me to stop seeing Jasmine few months before her parents demise, did you guys by any chance kil....." Jayson trails and Mrs Mantinda shot him a glare, making the remaining words stuck in his mouth
"I would never hurt anyone, same goes for your Dad, we are good people and we would never make anyone an orphan" Mrs Mantinda added slowly and I saw the sincerity in her eyes
"Sorry for even trying to say that but what really happened?" Jayson asked, his grip tightened on mine and I looked at me, he wasn't looking at me but I know he's aware that I'm staring
"You see, we were really close with your parents Jasmine, we were friends, partners in silly crimes, business associates and most of all, we share the tightest bond.... although we got married at the same time but I gave birth first and your mother was really excited for me, she said my son, Jayson, would marry her daughter, that's if she happens to finally conceive...we laughed it off but four years later?, She gave birth to you, the coincidence was a shocker and you turned out very beautiful and cute.....we made sure you guys grow up to see just how close we were as family, we were happy and everything was going so perfectly until.... someone introduced a stupid business deal to your Dad's...." She paused to study us for a bit....then she leans closer.... resting both hands on her thighs
"It was a drug dealer" she whispered and I gasped.... literally as I covered my mouth, Jayson pulled me closer as I rested on his side, holding his hand tightly to myself
"Drug dealer?" Jayson questioned with disbelief and shock
"Yep, a noturios one at that, he offered such a good amount that would catapult your Dad's into another realm of wealth, but your father, Jasmine, vehemently refused to partake in whatever the dealer had to offer, my husband didn't take it likely and called your Dad a weakling and a coward..... from small arguments to huge fights and blood battles and we slowly departed.... your Dad vowed never to come close to us or anything that belongs to us and my husband shook his hand and we severed ties, completely since then, we started warning the both of you to stay away from each other but like an elastic rubber band, you guys still find ways to play, we couldn't separate you both but things changed completely for when Jayson, said he wanted marry you in the future, of course my husband didn't like it so that's why he asked to meet with your parents near the Cafe before the accident" she narrated and I couldn't believe my ears, so this is the reason they hated each other
"But, you guys planned the whole thing and killed my parents, we were in your car that got sabotaged, you guys did it on purpose!" I suddenly blurted out as I felt anger raising within me but Jayson held me down
"No we didn't, the attack wasn't meant for your parents but rather it was meant for us, my second son, Jasper, was the one who tempered with the cars, he wanted to kill us but for some reasons, our keys got inter-changed and we ended up in your car while you guys took ours...." She defended and everything started coming back to me
"Jayson, that day.... you were holding your parents car keys and I was holding mine, right?" I asked and he slowly nods
"And we exchanged it while playing but never got the chance to replace them before the argument and we had to leave in a hurry after both of our parents started bickering...." He said and my jaw dropped, I slowly released my hands from Jayson's as I held my head with horrific expression
"I .....killed ...my ....parents" I stuttered as tears rolls down, Jayson quickly wiped them, kissing my cheeks as he cleans the tears but more came running through the line of my skin
"No, no.... don't blame yourself, it was an honest mistake, you didn't know" Mrs Mantinda said as she quickly walked up to me and crowded me in her hands
"No!, I forced Jayson to play that stupid game and I killed my parents in the process, if we hadn't exchanged keys then...then...they wouldn't have died" I stuttered as the words hung up frustratedly in my goddamn fúcked up mind
"Jasper is the brain behind your parents death, he wanted to kill us but he didn't succeed........"
"And he killed my parents instead..." I chimed in with tears and Jayson turned my face, making me come in contact with his brown dazzling orbs, we have a lot in common as if we're custom made for each other, same hair color, same pulpits, lips fitting perfectly but why am I even having these thoughts when I should be crying?, I've really gone mental!
"I will get him for you...." Jayson said with gritted teeth and I shook my head
"What if he gets us first?, He obviously hasn't backed out of his plan of ruining us, he intentionally got closer to me just so he could get to you, I'm scared, I'm so scared right now Jayson" I said with fright and he shut his eyes in hurt
"It's going to be okay, everything will be fine" Jayson trails as he hugged me
"Why did Jasper wanted you guys dead in the first place?" I suddenly blurted and Mrs Mantinda's expression changed instantly, I could clearly see the uneasiness written boldly on her well structured face as she looks away
"There's got to be a reason" I said again and Jayson was also quiet, that made me suspicious instantly, they're obviously hiding something from me, because Jasper wouldn't just want to kill his family for no reason, there has to be a reason why he made that drastic decision
"I will be inside, take care of your wife Jayson" Mrs Mantinda said with a voice I could barely recognize, it was hoxed and cold and filled with pains and hurt and lies..... she's obviously mad at something or rather Jasper, her movements were ragged too as she could barely maintain a straight walk, constantly rubbing her forehead till she was completely out of sight
"Even I don't know the reason behind my younger brother's hatered towards us, at first we were close but he just suddenly distanced himself and started acting creepy, he would sit quietly and laugh or talk to himself occasionally, my parents took him for different therapy but he wasn't responding, if only he had said something but we couldn't get him to talk, nobody could....he just changed" he stated and I was drowned in thoughts
That seems oddly familiar, just like Avia, we were once close but she suddenly distanced herself and started loathing against me, it only means one thing, something must have triggered such acts.... maybe, just maybe they're suffering from low self-esteem and that pushed them into loathe and hate....but is that enough reason to attempt murder?, Or did Jasper's parents did something to make him turn out this way?
So many unanswered questions
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✨Jayson's Pov✨
I remember a certain time when my parents would warn me to stay away from Jasmine when we were younger, I would cry and fumbled and end up in a fùcking hospital because apparently my system can't survive without her
The very day of the accident, I casually said I wanted to marry Jasmine and make her my forever, even though I was only ten years, my Dad took it very seriously and started throwing tantrums, vibrating and cursing loudly not minding if I was there, he was so mad that I had to run and hide in a corner
"Bartle, take he easy, he's just a child" my mom said as she glued to his side while holding his arm fondly, her voice that usually does magic on my Dad seems to have lost his charm as he snearled at her
"Nonsense!, just a child you say?, I will have to remove that stupid thought out of his goddamn mind before he becomes a man, as s matter of fact, I'm filing a restraining order on that stupid family!" My dad thundered, freeing himself from her touch
"Bartle!, It hasn't gotten to that!" My mom yelled but he shoved her aside, he's obviously looking for me but I was tucked safely in my hiding spot
"One more word Matin..... and I will really be crossed at you!" My Dad said with difficulty, he's never yelled at my mother before, he has never looked at her with so much anger, this part of my Dad made me scared as I slowly poked my head out
"Daddy, why do you hate them so much?, I thought we were family?" I asked and his facial expression calmed down immediately, he walked towards me and squatted as he caress my hair, Jasper was behind us, staring at us with a bored expression
"I'm sorry son, I've already filed the restraining order and you are not allowed to be seen near them ever again" my Dad's word broke my heart as I stared at my mother, she was weak and obviously couldn't do anything to change his mind
"We should at least meet up with them once, we have to let them know before signing the restraining order, don't you think?" My mom's calm voice made him reasoned and agreed to it
"The black Audi....I will go grab my keys and we will leave, son, you have to let go of your childish crush, it ain't happening" my Dad said once more and I ran to my mother's arms and started sobbing, Jasper simply walked outside..... ignoring the tears
I should have known he had something dubious going on in his fúcked up head, we didn't more attention as he walked in out before us and vehemently refused to go with us, but suprisingly he was present at the scene of the tragic accident, fúck me for not noticing his sly moves and unhinged face that held zero emotions
I don't hate my brother, he's my brother for fûcks sakes but he started this all blood battle, making Jasmine's parents die with the feeling that my parents killed them, and that's not what happened, it's not like I can summon then from the dead and explain how everything really happened and my parents were just on lucks side, but I still lost my Dad so it's not much of a fulfilled luck if you actually think about it
"Are you okay?" Jasmine's beautiful voice broke my long train of thoughts and I blinked repeatedly, finally observing my surroundings and I realized we were in her room, when did we get here?, Damnit!.....I zoned out
"I'm fine Star, you want something to eat?" I asked and she held my hands instead and pulled me closer, kissing my jawline as she stared back at me, fúck!, I just can't stay away from this element of beauty wrapped in a trap of dangerous disaster
"You should know by now that you can't lie to me, I can see it very clearly..... you are worried" she said, I can see her trying not to let the revelation get to her, she's really fighting to be strong and the least I can do is to be strong for the both of us too
"I will be fine, if you promise me that you will also be fine and you won't leave my side no matter what happens" I pouted and she chuckles, but it didn't go that far as she withdrew her smile
"I'm here okay..." She trails and I kissed her forehead, I just can't get enough of her, she's always in my face, my space, my brain and that's fùcking intoxicating to some extent but I'm not complaining, now am I?.....I love being with her every single moment
"So, I was thinking of going to your former work space and see if I can....." I trail and she suddenly pulled away from me while covering her mouth, she seems nauseous and stepped away from me... "Are you okay?" I asked this time and she looks at me with discomfort
"I will be in the bathroom" she mumured and walked into the bathroom.....
"Well, that was weird" I pointed out and shrugged boh shoulders, right now I've something very important to take care of
M&K CLASSIC RESORT ✨✨✨
"You guys noticed Jasper and Avia no longer come to work right?" Delilah asked and Roland looked at her for a breef moment
"Yeah, that's actually true..... I haven't seen them this week, did they quit or something?" Roland asked and Mika lifts her head from the table she was laying on
"I'd quit too if I don't want to be bored out of my fúcking mind" Mika groans as she rest her head on her shoulder while fiddling with her phone
"Aren't you guys worried?" Delilah asked again and Mika scoffed
"Why should be worried about those two?, who cares about them?" Mika said with a smirk
"I don't know but I think Delilah has a point, we should be worried about them" Roland said as he pulled out his phone and dails Jasper's number but it ain't going through
"See, you both are just being busy-bodies..... they are obviously fine.... good grief!!!!" Mika mocked and Delilah rolled her eyes
"I wonder if that's how you were born" Delilah said while tucking her hair behind her ears in a cute way and Mika frowned
"Born as how?" Mika frowned harder
"An uptight abusive meanie..... you always have something negative to say about someone whereas you are the problem" Delilah stated as s matter of fact and Mika's lips parted slightly as she slowly stood up
"I don't want to be in the middle of whatever it is that's going on..... seriously girls, no need to be at each other's throats all the time" Roland suggested while pulling Mika aside
"I just wanted to be close to her so she can say it to my face properly....."
"I already did, what are you going to do about it?" Delilah grined mischievously
"The only reason I'm not shoving my fists into your mole like shaped face is because we're at work and i don't want to get fired.... lucky you" Mika said with gritted teeth as she clenched her fists tightly
"Since when do you care about what people have to say?, come on....show me what you can do"
"That's enough Delilah!..... just stop it!" Roland voiced out and Delilah chewed on her remaining words
"Bîtch...." Mika snearled as she left their space and walked to the counter
"So Roland, about our date.....I found a great spot and I booked reservations already..... aren't you excited?" Delilah asked as she clasped her hands together in a hush tone
"Yeah, yeah..... just text me the details" Roland said as he steals a worried look at Mika, Delilah noticed it and she fumed slightly
"You are not looking at me Rolly, aren't you excited for our date?..... you weren't like this when you told me to go ahead with the preparations some days ago" she said with a throttle voice and Roland finally looks at her
"Just, do what you want to do and tell me how everything goes" Roland said as he made to go the counter
"Rolly!.....did you even hear what I asked you?, I asked if you aren't excited for our date?" Delilah snapped holding his hand but he wriggles out of her touch
"I'm excited for our play-date... whatever.... just text me everything okay?" Roland said in a slight rush as he walked towards the counter
"Play-date?...are you fùcking kidding me right now?" Delilah asked herself as she watched him talk to Mika who doesn't even seem to be interested in whatever he was saying
"I'm in love with a fool" Delilah pouted as she sat down quietly, Mika's gaze slowly meet her's and Mika winked at her discreetly and Delilah felt like punching the wall close to her
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Mrs Mantinda's Mansion 🖤🖤🖤
It's for the best they knew what actually happened instead of Jasmine to start hating on her without knowing what actually happened, some certain things can't be changed but the mistake had already been made and there's absolutely nothing anyone can do about it
"Don't you think you should call off the contract instead of waiting for Jasmine to do it" Flora, Mrs Mantinda's closest friend said with a raw expression
"If she loves my son then she will call off that contract on her own" Mrs Mantinda said and Flora frowns
"Mantinda you are not making any sense, playing with the poor girl's mentality ain't nice" Flora furthered
"Don't you see the excess of this whole contract thing!?, I want her to fight for my son's love, I want her to come clean to him and patch things up, i want her to call off the contract without my permission, that's what I want but she obviously doesn't love my son so I'm going to stick to my side of the bargain and pay her off in two weeks" Mrs Mantinda counterd and Flora rubs her forehead
"This whole shît is complicated, I don't think she will be able to call off the contract even if she's in love with your son, it's going to be difficult for her" Flora trailed off
"She has to, I don't want to fail as a mother, first my second child tried to fúcking maim my family to death and I have no idea why, I don't even know why he wanted to do that.....am I a bad mother?" Mrs Mantinda asked
"You seriously still don't get now, do you?, Jasper is obviously hurting..... you didn't pay enough attention to even notice what happened to him, more reason why he almost killed you" Flora frowns and Mrs Mantinda rubs her forehead in fustration
" I just wished he opened up more to me....."
"No, you never really cared about his feelings, all you ever cared about was Jayson.... and you are still doing it now, have you forgotten you are the mother of both boys?" Flora sounded disappointed
"I love my sons equally.... don't tell me that shît" Mrs Mantinda voiced out with a frown
"That's where you are wrong...if not, why would a boy of eight think of commiting murder.....why?" Flora asked and Mrs Mantinda's lips parted slightly in confusion and shock as silence lingers between them
Is she by any chance.... right?
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✨Jayson's Pov ✨
"Any luck?, Please tell me you found something helpful" I asked and Noah shook his head with a downcast look on his face
"No single trace of the bastard, we've searched everywhere and there's absolutely nothing, his son and daughter who happens to work at this fancy restaurant are also missing, no one knows where they are" Noah said and I groaned loudly, unable to contain my anger
"What about.....J.... Jasper?" I breathe out in difficulty, mere mentioning of his name makes me feel like puking
"No tracks of him as well, do the think the three of them are working hand in hand, isn't it weird that they are missing at the same time?" Noah asked and I tapped my feet
"It's very obvious, I really need to end that piece of shît as soon as I can, Jasmine hasn't been herself for some days now, I think she's sick" I said worriedly and Noah taps my shoulder
"I understand how she feels, it's not easy to find yourself in a complicated situation like this and not fall sick, we will keep searching, I'm sure they are still within the city" Noah said and I nod
"Good, make sure you double your search, besides Jasmine birthday is in two weeks and I honestly don't know what to do, it's not like I don't know what to do exactly but I don't know how to go about it" I said with a sad pout and Noah chuckles
"Someone is whipped to the core, I wonder what potion Jasmine sprinkled in your morning tea to make you fall so helplessly in love with her, I get she's beautiful but come on man!..... this is too much!" Noah teased and I poked his head backwards
"You have no idea why I'm so attached to that woman, she's not just any woman but my custom made soul mate right from heaven, she fits in my life so perfectly, both literally and figuratively" I trail and Noah's mouth was wide open as he stared at me
"You are gone, you are a goner!.....damn!!!" Noah chuckles and I couldn't help but laugh along
Truth be told, I just can't find reasons to why everything fliped out so fast, even though Jasmine is a bit hesitant....I don't know why but I understand her and I'm willing to wait till she comes around
My phone binged and I groan as Noah stopped laughing, I reluctantly opened my phone and I froze at the notification that's boldly displaying at the top end of the screen
I'm I dreaming?, No way in the fúck is this happening
"Hello brother, long time no see" The message displayed and my palms got sweaty and rage replaced my smile in seconds