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"J... Jasper?....." Her voice came out feeble and hoarse, fear of the unknown taking complete control over her as Jasper swings from side to side, a creppy smile plastered on his face with both hands underneath his sharp chin
It's been so long, it's been so long that Mrs Mantinda couldn't believe her eyes, her second child, her once little baby has grown into a Man, but not just any Man.... rather a vibrant Man who yearns for revenge and power, he's not just here for the fun of it, she knows why he's here, and to think that she has spent eighteen years searching every nook and cranny, turning everywhere up side down despite her husband's refusal....at some point she accepted her dainty fate....and wished he had truly died but all that comes to an abrupt halt as his gray eyes bore holes into her
"Wh.... what are you....." Her voice trails off fast as he picked up the momentum
"doing here?, well, here is a better question, what were you doing all those years that I was gone?" He sounded plaint, he sounded rugged, he sounded hurt..... though she still hasn't gotten used to his large size due to the fact that she last saw him when he was still little
"What are you talking about?, You are alive?" Mrs Mantinda knew that the question sounded dumb but the shock is making her head light
"You want me dead?" He asked with a tooth smile and she slowly shakes her head as she regained her composure
"I wouldn't have asked for anything better..." She retored and he gasped dramatically while holding his chest
"You are being unnecessary savagery mother, don't I even get a hug, it's been years you know" he said with a sly smile and she quickened her pace towards him but stopped right in front of her desk
"Why are you suddenly coming out from the shadows now?, You could have just continued been inexistent...I couldn't care less...." She trails
"You never cared about me mother, I wasn't expecting you to care now or even when I went missing or wait let me rephrase that.... or even when I ran away, you were never bothered, why?.... because you had Jayson, that toothless bastard!" He vibrated and she slams both hands on her desk hard
"I did care about you!, I cared about the both of you but you choose to be a nonsensical fool and started distancing yourself from us!"
"Did you ever bother to find out why!?, answer me!, I went for several therapies, I was on drugs, I was mentally drained but did you care?, rather you were so focused on Jayson, your only son as you say during the interviews and media while you abandon me to die!....."
"Enough!....." Mrs Mantinda body shook as tears steamed down her eyes, hitting the expensive table as she slowly lets her head down....her brown curls mixed with the natural gray color falling over her face as she tried to stifle the sobs bobbing down her throat but it's impossible..... it's like a wound that's being forcefully opened
"Does the truth hurt mother?, Wait, should I even call you mother?..." The words that left his mouth felt her a shooting arrow with flames aiming straight for her fragile heart, she gulped down as she watched him....the unhinged sadness lingering in his eyes, she has lost her pure innocent child even before she realized it
"Stop.... hurting me Jasper.... just quit it" her voice was weak, her heart was heavy and he clicked his tongue
"I'm not moved by your freakish tears, rather I'd love to place a cup underneath your face.... make sure it's filled to the tippy top and gulp it down in one go, I'd love to drink your tears mother and feel what it taste like.....I bet it will taste as sweet as my victory..... don't you think?" He laughed cruley and she stands to her full length
"What do you want?" She asked and he smiles, sitting back on the swivel chair as he placed both legs on her desk, her face turns red in anger as she watched him
"Are you willing to give me what I want?" He asked back
"If it will make you disappear out of my and Jasper's life for good then yes, I will.." she retored
"I never knew you hated me this much dearest mother, ouch!" Jasper freing ignorance and she bolted her eyes towards him
"You once tried to kill us and by us I mean me, your brother and father...." She flinched
"And believe me when I say I still regret it didn't work out according to my plan, I guess that makes us even, I hate you just as much as you hate me" Jasper grined mischievously and she closed her eyes for a few minutes
"What do you want?" She asked with gritted teeth and he drops his legs and stood up, rounding the chair to face his mother, and that's when the radiating resemblance between them blossomed to it's full potential, unlike Jayson, Jasper is the masculine version of his beautiful mother, he inherited her eyes, hair, chisel nose and gorgeous lips.... Jayson takes after their Dad completely
"I want the power to control everything you plan on passing onto that prîck you call my brother" he said and she thought she heard default settings of faulty alarm blaring through her ears
"Impossible" Mrs Mantinda retored immediately
"I don't see why it is"
"What you are asking for is out of the questions and options, it simply can't be done"
"I don't see why it can't be altered" he challenges with a smirk, tucking his lean arms in his pocket
"Jayson is the rightful heir, by standards and by birth" Mrs Mantinda pointed out and he raised an eyebrow
"Birth right can be tempered with, and besides, I'm not an illiterate, I went to school, graduated UNI in business and I think I have what it takes to be a business Man, I have handled quite a merger business before and I excel perfectly, I've been trained for this Mother" he lashed out and she blinks repeatedly, she never thought he'd be that exposed in the business world and who took care of him when he ran away, he said he went to school....who sponsored his education?
"I don't believe you" Mrs Mantinda breathe out, trying every defense mechanism
"I have certified certificates for proof, from my grader to middle school, high school and college....." He said again and she chuckles bitterly
"It still can't be done...." Mrs Mantinda said and his eyes became murderous as he stepped closer to her, he's towering her literally, looking down at her like an ant he wouldn't mind swashing
"Don't make things difficult for me, I'm trying to nice and trust me when I say, I am nothing but nice" he sounded threatous and she folded her hands together
"You are my Son and I'm telling you as a Mother that I can't and will never do your bidding, you disappeared once, you can do it again and make sure this time around..... you are actually gone for good" Mrs Mantinda said with a similar creppy smile as she pokes his chest and he looks at her tiny hand guming his firm
"I won't disappear Mother but I will make sure everyone that matters in your life does, if you don't comply" he said and she furrowed her eyebrows
"You are bluffing!" She snapped and he chuckled a little while bending down to her level and wrapping his large arms over her rigid shoulders, she was stunned as he tightens her in his grip, all the blood in her body stopped flowing instantly
"Remember what I did eighteen years ago?, I will gladly refresh your memory if you don't hand over what's rightfully mine" he whispered and her whole body stiffened as he walked out the door like he never came, her eyes glued to the open space as she finally calmed down and that's when she realized she hasn't been breathing properly
"What do I do now?" a rehetorica question pops up and she hugs herself tightly
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✨Jayson's Pov✨
Walking into the living room as a pleasant aroma hits my nostrils with a wift, I staggered backwards a little as I srunch up my nose, trying to sniff as much as I can, this aroma really dives deeper into me as I sling the door shut and strode towards where the beautiful scent was coming from
It didn't take me three seconds and I peaked my head in the kitchen and saw Jasmine cooking, I paused as I watched her nodding her head to the slow music as she sways her body from side to side, smiling at no one in particular..... she's putting on a strap grown that hugs her curves perfectly, I've come to notice she likes putting on fitting clothes and it definitely has to do with her past traumas of body shaming
She looks elegant and beautiful, dangerously attractive and irresistible, I'm drooling despite the fact that I get to see her every single day but still can't get enough of her undying beauty
My feet worked it's way towards her, crowding her completely as I slowly bend to her level, resting my head on her shoulder, of course she jerked a little as her body tensed up, probably because she wasn't aware that I've been staring at her for a couple of unhealthy minutes
"You scared me...." She trails off as she paused the music with a pouty face, she looks so adorable when doing that
"I didn't mean to..... what's with the cooking?, we could have just ordered as usual" I said and she pinched her nose tip with a disapproving look
"I don't feel like it, besides I miss the kitchen, it's been months since I cooked anything" she noted with a sad pout and my hands glides to her sides, encircling her stomach
"I don't like you stressing yourself...." I suddenly blurted and she tensed up a bit before slowly facing what she's doing
"I'm not complaining"
"I never said you were, stubborn head" I retorted and she smiles brightly before scotting out of my embrace, the smile vanishing instantly
"You are home way early, wasn't expecting you by this time" she sounded a bit off, she doesn't look cheerful, yep that's one of the things I noticed
"I decided to come home early because you always complain about me coming back late" I voiced out and she paused before looking away
"You should stop doing that" she breathed out and I raised an eyebrow
"Doing what?" I asked genuinely confused
"Being sweet, I don't like it at all.... stop it" she sounded serious and that's when I noticed something was definitely wrong somewhere, her eyes held guilt and unexplainable pain
"Star, what's come over you?...."
"Don't call me Star, I'm not your Star..... just stop being vile, I don't want you to be close to me" she said with a hint of anger
"But we are married, and you are my lost Starlight.....we are bound to be close.." I sounded hurt and I couldn't hide it even though I tried
"Maybe I don't want to be married to you anymore, maybe I don't want to be your Star anymore, maybe I want to end this marriage!....I don't love you!" She snapped big time and for a minute I thought I was in an opposite universe
I saw the anger and confusion radiating her eyes as she stare back at me, her eyes buffy and her limbs trembling as if she's dealing with some unknown demons
"You... want a devorce?" I stuttered, I couldn't help but feel shattered completely
"Yes, I don't want to be part of your family anymore, not after what had happened" she said with a stuffed voice
"But it's not my fault that I had a phychopath unhinged motherfûcker for a brother;" I lashed out and she faced me with a glare
"I'm done with this marriage, I don't love you, and I never will" she said and that's when my rage sets in as I matched towards her with calculative steps, I saw the glimpse of fear as I grabbed her forearms tightly, a groan escaping her lips as I jerked her closer, our faces almost touching, God so help me I don't end up fùcking this wary thoughts out of her brains, she's really crossing the line
"You are not going anywhere, you are mine and I get to decide if you leave or not....got that?" I whispered and she shuddered under my touch, unexplainable anger filling me up as I let her go
"You don't own me" she mumured and I cast her my dark eyes filled with rage, she's staring back at me with the same fùcking energy as if she's ready to fight it out
"Don't test my patience Star, don't..." I said defiantly as I stormed out angrily
I should have known this was going to happen if she regains her memory, I should have known the outcome of Jasper's foolishness, I should have known she would want to leave me if she found out that her husband's brother is responsible for the cruel death of her parents, I should have known things will never remain this same between us again
But devoicing her is out of the question, not in this life and certainly not in the next
★★★
🌹Jasmine's Pov🌹
"You did what!!!!!!!!" Mika's voice blared through the cellular as I sat on my bed with both legs crossed, I couldn't eat even though I specifically made that food to quench my hunger, turns out I allowed my emotions get the best of me and lashed out on Jayson, but do I regret it?, I don't think so
"You heard me perfectly, I'm so done putting up with his stupid family shît!, his brother is out there hunting me and so he'll get me, I shouldn't have accepted that stupid contract too!..... this family ruined my life!" I vibrated as tears blinded my vision, I'm clouded with pains and irritation and the sight of Jayson suddenly icks me
"You are overreacting!, it's not his fault his stupid brother killed your parents and like you told me, the only reason your parents told you to stay away from his family was because of some stupid drug deal, how does this affect your relationship with Jayson!" She yelled and I rubbed my forehead, my brain is too hazed to start thinking logically
"It still counts" I mumbled
"No it doesn't, don't you get it!?, Jayson is mindlessly in love with you, and you want to throw that away!" She sounded angry and I sighed
It took me time to earn Jayson's trust and I just shattered it within seconds, I'm sure he is really mad at me but I'm not confronting him, we need this space...I need this space to get my shît together
"This whole marriage is baseless, no love or emotions should be involved" I added
"Think about the baby you are carrying..." Mika said and I cussed myself, I actually haven't confirmed if I'm pregnant, going to the hospital is a bad idea as it clearly states that I don't want any unnecessary attention, I stood up and walked to the closet, rummaging through as I pulled out the pregnancy test kit, ogging at it with mixed emotions, what if I'm actually pregnant?
"It's still useless, I don't care what we once shared in the past, I was only six years old and it meant nothing, absolutely nothing...I don't want to read baseless meaning to whatever happened years ago" I replied and that's when I realized I'm hurting deeply because of my parents demise, not because I'm mad or anything
"Just think about what you are about to do carefully, but I'm strongly against it...." She was still talking when I hung up and sighed
Am I really overreacting?, Did I do the right thing by yelling at him earlier?
It's been three hours since he angrily left the house and hasn't returned, no single missed calls nor texts, he must be really mad at me right now..... damnit!
I dip my hands in my hair and play with it while touching the test kit
"We'll find out if I'm pregnant or not by tomorrow morning" I mumbled as I stared at the mirror again, for some reason I'm staring at a complete different version of my reflection, something else is biting me deeply and that's why I'm losing my mind slowly... and hurting Jayson is the last thing I want to do but I guess I already did
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It's been two hours and Gina is still patiently waiting for Roland to meet her at the most fancy restaurant she could find, it took her time and a little bit of her Dad's connection to get a VIP room just for her and Roland
Gina isn't from a poor home, her Dad is a well to do business mogo as he also spends money lavishly, her working in a restaurant is just a scheme to get closer to Roland
She hissed as she glanced at the golden wall clock hanging gracefully at the top end
"Why is he late?" She mumbles silently as tears wedges up her eyes
"Mam'm your reservation has been cancelled as it's clearly seen that your partner won't be coming, the reservation was meant to last for two hours though" the butler said in the most British accent, filling every single word as Gina nods in understanding
"I will leave" she said, trying to hide the pains as she walked out of the VIP room, her red glittering dress hugging her petite body as she climbed down the stairs with a matching red heels and her makeup that's about to get ruined by her none stop tears, she actually spent hours looking all gorgeous for Roland and he bailed on her
She steps out and her driver pulled up immediately, halting in front of her as her phone binged, she furrowed her eyebrows, it's a video message from Alfred
"I'm not in the mood to get irritated, Alf" she breathe out in fustration as she opened the video and her eyes popped, she blinks repeatedly while watching the video, shock, anger, pains, tears and all of the emotions filling her as her purse dropped instantly
It's a video of Mika and Roland walking down the street, they were laughing and Mika was constantly yelling at him but she could still see the stupid smile on her face and Alfred captioned the video "is he really worth it, Lil princess?"
No, no, Roland shouldn't do this, he shouldn't have done this at all, he shouldn't have ditched her for that stupid Mika girl!
And just like that, she slumped to the ground
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✨Jayson's Pov✨
Clubhouse★★★
To say I'm hurt is an understatement because I'm literally dying inside, it's as if life is being ripped out of me while I'm forced to stare, I've never been this hurt in my entire life....not even when I witnessed the accident
The truth is, the is the first time in eighteen years that I'm building up my walls in a woman's life, I've come to love Jasmine....not because she's the girl from my past, but because I'm naturally drawn to her, I've come to find peace in her arms, her brown orbs glistening with hope, I've been accustomed to her sunshine behavior that now that I'm seeing this other side of her... it's as if I'm been stabbed right in the heart!
"I'm not your Star!..... don't call me that!...I don't love you!!!" although the words were been said in different concessions but they are the only words that are ringing, banging, polling and drumming in my brain nonstop as I took the glass and gulped it's content down my throat..... even the burn of the alcohol doesn't stop the pains I'm feeling right now
I'm not entirely drunk, I can still make out my surroundings and the blaring music still alerts me of where I am, in front of the counter, sluring my life away in emotional damage
Different calls from my Mom and Noah but non from Jasmine.....seems like she really hates me now
But I don't care, I'm never letting her go, not now or ever, even if it means chaining her and locking her up from the world..... she's mine forever and nothing is going to change that
I poured in more drink as I rested on my chin but my stupid wallet fell down
"You don't want to mess with me, wallet, I've had enough for one day" I blurted out and I immediately shut up as I observe if I'm been stared at, I can't be caught talking to myself, it's already late and I know Jasmine would be worried.....oh wait, she doesn't even love me!..... what a turn of event!
I slurped as I bend down a little to grab my wallet but a pair of strong hands grabbed it before me and I smiled sheepishly, I think I might be drunk
"Let me help you with that, dearest brother"
"Oh, thank yo..." The remaining words got stucked in my head as I lifted my gaze to a pair of matching resemblance staring back at me with a smirk and grin, his phychopath smile lingering as he stretched out my wallet
Even though it's been eighteen years, I can still recognize his stupid face and everything he did, sudden burst of anger flooded my blood stream as I stared at him murderously
"Miss me?....." He asked with his teeth shining brightly and I lost it, all the anger, confusion and fustration hunting me down finally broke lose as I clenched my fists, swinging it backwards and without warning, I drive my entire fist to his jaw.... making sure punch the living day lights out of his fùcking face
"Not today....." I snearled again, the image of Jasmine's angry face taking complete control over my messed up mind as he looks at me with his bloody lip and I grabbed his collar with both hands, hauling him across the counter as he crashed into the neatly arranged drinks.... glass splattering everywhere as heads turn instantly
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