✨Jayson's Pov✨
Sitting down in my office as I scan through the suvellance cameras, trying to track down Jasper's location... since he once worked in the same resort as Jasmine, I figured I could use that as homeboards to actually get to where he lives but turns out he doesn't live there anymore
"Fúck" I muttered, all directions pointed to one room apartment right at the end of the city hall, the room is currently empty and Jasper is no where to found, after our little moment at the bar, he hasn't been seen nor heard, I wonder where he's hiding
"Dude, we got big problems" Noah's voice interupts me as I looked up at him, he's face looks fushed.... like he's barely had a good sleep
"Talk to me...." I mumbled as he sat down across from my seat..... flipping his phone and adjusting his glasses, he only uses his "special glasses" when he's trying to crack a case
"Your target.....the bald man, he's dead" he announced and my head snapped towards him, obviously I wasn't expecting that, the shock on my face was evident
"Dead?, who killed him?" I asked in agitation, I wanted to be the one to end his life, he messed with my Star and he deserves to dîe....but by me
"He was last seen two months ago, in the middle of the night bundled by some guys.... after that nobody knows what happened and he was declared dead a few weeks ago..... since no evidence pointed to anything....the cops just assumed he was kidnapped and killed" he narrated and I clenched my fists..... that's suspicious, someone else is definitely up to no good.....but who?
"Any clues on the last person he was with?" I asked and he tapped his screen before looking at me..... pointing a picture of a young man, about Jasper's age....he looks oddly familiar.... besides the guy was another frame picture of a young girl, exactly Jasmine's age and she has some creppy resemblance to Jasmine, in face....both the boy and the girl resembled Jasmine in a funny way
"That's his children.... Laurence and Avia..... Jasmine's cousins" Noah pointed out and I nod....no wonder they look alike
"Where are they?, I need to find them.... I'm sure they must have a clue on what happened to their father..... don't you think?" I asked.... flickering my fingers with little patience
"That's the problem, they're also missing....no clue on where they are, but Laurence was the last person to be with his father before he disappeared.... and get this?..... after their Dad was announced dead..... that's exactly when they also got missing.... Avia suddenly stopped working, and Jasper also stopped working the same time" he pointed out again and I stroked my chin thoughtfully
"That means they are behind Bob's dèath?... it's pretty obvious, Laurence kidnapped his father and killed him....oh my, they're all teaming up against me and Jasmine" I figured out as my head bang in realization
"Laurence is after Jasmine's parents properties, I'm pretty sure that's why he eliminated his father....."
"So he can everything for himself!..." I finished Noah's statement with my fist hitting the table hard, everything is becoming clearer.....I can see it now..... Jasmine only survived that accident because Laurence didn't want her dead yet, he needed her to sign her parents properties before fleeing off, and Jasper is after me, danger is looming everywhere, Jasmine isn't safe
"I'm currently trying to track them down but it's not working, I'm sure they're still in this city, we gotta act fast because they are slowly getting an edge over us and any slightest mistake would become their biggest opportunity to strike, this is the time Jasmine needs you the most, she mustn't leave your sight....not even for a second" Noah's arched his right eye brow as he dished out his warning and I fall on the swivel chair..... glaring at my monitor with different videos of Jasper for the past two months before he disappeared again
Judging from the videos, he doesn't go anywhere else except the restaurant and back at his lone apartment, and that's when it hits me that the only reason he even worked at the resort was so he could get closer to Jasmine, he found her before me and thank God I was quick enough to drag her out of there
"You look damn tired, you should take a day off to cool off your throbbing head.." I pinpointed casually and he lifts his eyes on me
"It's throbbing alright, but I just really need to track those bastards down, they seem really good in hiding their location but I will break them in no time" he said and I chuckled.... trying to ease my mind of the tension, Jasmine doesn't have to know about this, I don't want her stressing in her current condition, I don't want her stressing at all
"Why are you suddenly interested in protecting Jasmine, I thought you didn't like her?" I teased and he pinched the bridge of his nose.... adjusting his glasses
"But you love her, that's all that matters and I'm pretty sure you wouldn't mind kicking my àss if I tried to talk you out of being with her" he smriks
"You got that right....." I trail in a chuckle.....my mind drifting off to her in an instance
"Pûssy whipped...I never thought there would be a day when you would be committed to one woman.... I'm still in shock" he cheered and I played with my tongue inside my mouth
"She's not just any woman Noah, she's my woman, my Jasmine.... nothing comes close to her" I voiced out and his eyes widened before releasing a smirk....followed by a mild laughter
"Indeed.... nothing comes close" he repeated and I gulped down..... imagining my life without her, it's definitely going to be a whole load shît of mess without her in my life,i would actually lose it for real, probably kîll myself or worse, kîll anyone who dares to hurt her, no when I'm still breathing, that would be the fùcking end game
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Mrs Mantinda's Mansion ‼️
★★
Mrs Mantinda stared at her phone, re-reading the weird text she just received from Jasper with an unknown number, she glanced over and saw Gina walking towards her and she quickly dashed out of the message.... turning off her phone
"Mother!..... you are here!" Gina shrilled as she hugs Mrs Mantinda dearly before pulling away
"Where else would I be, this is my late husband's house and you know I don't like anyone waltzing in here however they please" Mrs Mantinda said sterning and Gina frowned
"Well he's my father too, and besides.... he's no more, why are you so over protective of this Mansion?" Gina asked as a smack landed on her head and she scotted away from Mrs Mantinda with a yelp
"This Mansion holds the memories of our first time together..... you wouldn't understand and what are you doing here by the way?" Mrs Mantinda intentionally changed the subject
" Wow, I haven't seen you for days and that's all you can ask.... I'm starting to feel like you don't care about me anymore..... it's all just about Jayson and his stupid wife and work!" Gina barked at angrily
"What nonsense are you talking about!?, You think I wouldn't find out about the money you stole from me days ago?" Mrs Mantinda switched the topic smartly again and Gina calmed a little
"I didn't steal it if it's yours..... you are my mom" Gina pointed out
"And you are a little theif!..." Mrs Mantinda retored and Gina sighs
"Okay fine... I'm sorry, I just really needed the money for something and I know you wouldn't give me even though I asked" Gina said and Mrs Mantinda rubbed her forehead
"You always need money for something important, I just can't with you right now...." Mrs Mantinda said frustratedly and her phone chimed in a message.... she knows who it's from and deliberately ignored it
"I heard it's your daughter In-law's birthday next week, and I'm pretty sure y'all getting ready to splash a huge party right?" Gina asked with a smirk and Mrs Mantinda rolled her eyes
"It's none of your business, besides you don't like the girl so butt off" Mrs Mantinda said sterning and Gina's jaw hardened
"I bet that's why Jasper left.... because he couldn't watch you lavish all your attention on Jayson.... and I'm starting to feel it too" Gina frowned suddenly and Mrs Mantinda stared at her with shock
"First off, I love y'all equally, I never denied any of you my attention....I just don't know what came over Jasper that made him....."
"Tried to kîll y'all?...." Gina finished her statement and Mrs Mantinda sighs
"I really don't want to talk about this right now" Mrs Mantinda huffed and Gina stood up in anger.... clenching onto her expensive bag
"Well..... maybe I do understand why Jasper felt that way.... because it's happening to me, you never allowed me sleep a day in this Mansion and I found out that Jayson spent three days in here..... why do you care for Jayson so much?, He's also like one of us right?, what's so special about him that makes you treat us like some piece of shît!!" Gina rasped out angrily
"Enough, Gina!!!!!" Mrs Mantinda half yelled
"It's not enough!..... I'm never going to keep quiet when everything is so damn obvious!...I promise that I'm going to find Jasper and when I do... I'm going to support him, because he deserves it and you are just a really terrible mother!" Gina pointed out and a slap tears across her face...the sound echoing endlessly as she raised her head and saw her mother's ragged breathing
"You don't get to talk to me like that you ungrateful swine..." Mrs Mantinda mutters almost inaudibly and Gina laughed out loud, making Mrs Mantinda flinched
"I really wished you died in that accident" Gina spat out and a gasp escaped Mrs Mantinda as she watched Gina exit the Mansion
Mrs Mantinda blinked repeatedly as tears rolls down her eyes.....her little Gina?, This is the first time Gina is talking back at her and even wishing her dead....is she really a terrible Mother?
★★★
M&K CLASSIC RESORT ✨✨✨✨✨
★★★
"Time out!!!!!" Mika yelled as Delilah fliped the sign..... they're officially closed for the day
"God!, I'm so fùcking tired..." Delilah mumbles as she strode towards Mika, sitting across the counter as Mika was sipping from soda.... she actually went over to Jasmine's house in the morning and took five of them
"You are not as tired as I am, I feel like I'm going to break in half" Mika retorted as Delilah pouted her lips
"Can I have a soda?" Delilah asked and Mika gave her one immediately
"Thanks" Delilah acknowledged, opening the can as she drinks from it " things became really difficult ever since Jasper and Avia stopped coming, it's been close to two weeks now and no single trace of them, I wonder if they're safe" Delilah pointed out worriedly
"I'm sure they're....who cares?" Mika shrugged her shoulders and Delilah nods as Roland stepped out of the kitchen
"You girls ready to go home?, I'm beat...." Roland asked as Delilah's eyes trails towards his direction
"Yeah, we could take a bus together... right Delilah?" Mika asked and no answer came, Delilah was still staring at Roland subconsciously as a tap landed on her arm, she jolted and faced Mika
"I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention" Delilah mumbles as she looks at Roland who seems to be avoiding her
"I was asking if you are going to take a bus with us?" Mika asked again and Delilah scratches her eyes
"Nah, I will sort myself out, you guys can run along" Delilah mumbles and Mika nod
Roland was already standing in front of the exit as Mika walked up to him
"We could stop by at my place" Roland offered as they started leaving and Delilah's ears twitched
"That would be great, I will finally get the chance to finish those macarons you've been hiding from me" Mika pointed out and they started laughing
"I would also love to come.....I love macarons" Delilah called out as she trails behind them
"I thought you said you were going to sort yourself out?" Roland asked with a strained voice, he was obviously displeased about her coming with them
"It's fine if you don't want me to come, good bye" Delilah said with a sad pout as she turned around but Mika was quick enough to stop her
"Roland, don't be an àsshole, you idiot....if she wants to come then it's okay" Mika assured and Delilah's eyes lit up
"Seriously?" Delilah asked
"Whatever.... I'm out" Roland scoffed before walking away..... Mika saw the sadness in Delilah's eyes and scoops her in her arms as they walked behind Roland
"He's going to come around, don't be sad..... he's still a little bit mad about what happened" Mika said and Delilah looks at her
"I fúcked up.....I really shouldn't have accused him of something he knows nothing about, you guys don't even like each other....I feel like a fool" Delilah voiced out and Mika gulped down as she looks away
"Let's catch up with him, he's walking pretty fast" Mika said, diving the topic as they followed Roland behind
★★★★
Unknown location 🚫🚫👻
★★★
"They're closing in on us" Laurence said with a worried look as Jasper sprawled on the couch
"They will never find us, why are you worrying you hear about it" Jasper asked slightly annoyed
"I don't know..... I'm just scared okay?, I've come this far and I can't let anything go wrong" Laurence said as he rubs his face repeatedly
"Dude, we are literally in the middle of nowhere, no wifi.....no nothing, just a dark thick bush with zero electricity, how on earth will they find this place.... we are surrounded by water, it's impossible" Jasper said confidently as Laurence exhaled deeply
"Yeah, you are right..... it's impossible, I will just chillaxe" Laurence said as he rest his whole weight on the couch breathing out with ease
Meanwhile, Avia was evesdroping on their conversation, a smirk crept up her pretty face as she climbed down the stairs... it's actually wooden
Jasper was the first person to notice her as she flops on the couch besides Laurence....
"Ouuuu, look who's downstairs to play" Jasper teased and she glared at him
"I really thought you were going to be a good fúck but this stupid attitude of yours is s turn off for me" Avia blurted out as Laurence turned to her sharply
"Don't tell me you had thoughts of sleeping with him?" Laurence asked as he points towards Jasper who was busy smriking his life away
"I was.....but not anymore, no after this" Avia taunted and Laurence felt like biting her ears off.....his eyes blaring as he stared at the both of them
"I don't blame her though, I mean.... just look at me, I'm worth all her wèt thoughts" Jasper voiced out and Laurence hits him with a cushion and a small smile escaped him
"Shut the fúck up...I can't believe it, I'm going to be keeping an extra eye on you two and get that nasty thoughts about my sister off your fúcked up head, Jasper" Laurence rasped as Avia saw how worked up he looks, she actually loves messing with him
"I'm hungry" Avia blurted
"I thought your freedom was more important than food?" Jasper throws the question
"What's the point?, I'm never going to escape so I might as well just eat" Avia snorted and Laurence narrows her a stink eye
"The kitchen is that way..." Laurence points and Avia simply walked towards it
"I don't trust her" Jasper announced immediately she was out of sight
"Me too, she's been too nice and comfortable, I bet it's part of her next escape plan, my sister can be really cunning sometimes" Laurence said as he watched her find something to eat, while humming and moving to an imaginative music in her head
"She's not going anywhere, not on my watch" Jasper voiced out with a smirk
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🍒Jasmine's Pov🍒
I am a Corey, and Corey's never give up, even in the face of death, my Mom and Dad made sure I made it out alive..... and I will forever be greatful for that
I'm not just sitting down and doing nothing, no I'm not, and I also didn't forget my main purpose for being here in the first place, I'm not just sitting down and picking up dirty fights, my time in this Mansion is ticking fast and I'm currently in Jayson's study room flipping through files that Noah has managed to gather from my uncle's house, apparently he's dead..... and I know who killed him, Laurence
I've always known Laurence to be a deceitful human being, he has always had eyes on my parents wealth, just like his useless father.... although I never thought he would go as far as killing his Dad and eloping with his sister, but that's not my problem but the fact that the original ownership documents are with him
"You really should rest, I thought Jayson gave you a day off?" My gaze narrow at Noah who seems so engrossed in what he was looking at.....I peaked in and saw him repeatedly watching the video of the night uncle Bob was kidnapped by Laurence
"I just can't help but feel agitated, we are talking about killers here, people who wouldn't mind gunning you down at the slightest opportunity, they're dangerous" Noah said with a worried tone and I sighed, this is the first time he's talking to me without rolling his eyes or ingnoring me completely.....we never had the best relationship... friend wise, but for the past days now..... he's been kinda friendly and akwardly nice
"I know, Jasper killed my parents, and I can't wait to repay the favor" I said determinedly as I tossed the files away, they weren't important right now, my parents firm is currently on hold since uncle's Bob's dèath was announced, I just can't go as the true owner without any concrete proof... and that's where the lawyer aspects comes in
"That must have been really difficult for you" he said as he paused the video and yawned tiredly
"Tell me about it, I lost my memories in the process, my life has been a mess, only to recover everything and I almost hated Jayson" I said actually feeling hurt about the way I reacted
"I understand, anyone in your shoes would have done the same thing..... just stay strong and watch me bring down those fools to your feet" he said and I smiled brightly.....he yawns again and made to take the coffee besides him but I quickly took it
"You need to rest Noah, come on.... time up" I said and he frowned playfully
"I don't mind sleeping in here....I just need to be extra focus since Jasper is busy threatening everyone....." Noah said and I furrowed my eyebrows
"Funny how he hasn't approached me yet..." I said clenching onto the cup as I handed it over to him
"He wouldn't dare, Jayson would kill him" Noah chuckled
"He's not scared of Jayson" I pinpointed and Noah simply shrugged his shoulders as he signaled for me to come closer
I bend over a little as we watched the video together, they're currently divided into three places, the first space is a clear video of Laurence walking behind the guys who bundled his father, the second video is of Avia..... she's currently standing on her porch but suddenly received a text and walked out, a black car up front and she got dragged into it unawares, and the last video is of Jasper..... walking out of the bar and entering his bike....a black bike to be precise as he drove off....no plate number on the bike though..... he's way too smart
"It looks like Avia got kidnapped as well" I blurted out and Noah nods
"We can never be too sure, besides, she loathes you so we still have to keep an eye on her" he said and I bite my lip as he continues shoving through different videos clips
"And Mandy?" I asked out of the blue and he paused for a minute
"Jayson already trimmed her fingers, she should be nursing her injury instead of thinking about hurting you" he said and I exhaled...I really love the fact that Jayson made her pay
I touched my head and winced a little.....it still hurts like shît and Jayson isn't back yet
"When will Jayson be back?" I asked Noah as I fished out my phone
"The last time I checked, he's your baby daddy so call him" Noah teased and I rolled my eyes playfully
"Pûnk....." I muttered at Noah as I texted Jayson immediately
Jasmine: where the hell are you?, my head hurts and I need to change the band-aid
I waited for a few minutes and his reply came instantly
Jayson: I'm on my way and just say you miss me instead of looking for an excuse to text me.....*wink emoji*
A smile creept on my face as I texted back
Jasmine: don't be a dîckhead and get home soon, you can also add my favorite chocolates while you are at it
Jayson: craving much?
Jasmine: just shut up and do it *laughing emoji*
I tucked my phone away and focused on Noah
"Once we get our hands on Laurence, we will send the lawyer over, I just hope I get him soon" Noah informed me and I nod
"Good, the earlier the better" I muttered as I stood up and made to leave
My head really hurts and I just need some ice...I don't know if that's a good idea but my head won't stop throbbing painfully, I wish Jayson was here.....he would have made the pains go away
I held the door nob as my phone started ringing
"Jayson..... don't you dare make excuses about not buying my chocolates" I muttered as I fished out my phone from my sweatpants pocket, a frown plastered on my face as I saw an unknown number
"Who the fúck is this?" I muttered as I picked up..... awaiting the caller to say something but instead o got a surprise holler
"Sister in-law...how have you been?, missed me much?" His cold, ugly, unapologetic voice echoed through my ears as my eyes widened in shock and anger..... Noah immediately noticed my numbness on the door and stood up instantly walking towards me
If there's another word for anger and pain.....then that's exactly what I'm feeling right now, I clenched onto my phone as Noah stood besides me
"Say something sister in-law...or should I say phony sister in-law??" He said again and my eyes turned red...not just with anger but with shock and fear.....no, no way
"Jasper?..... you sly bastard!" I bursted out angrily as my whole body vibrated..... Noah immediately dragged me towards his system as I stride behind him