💖💓 Jessica 💓💖
💖 Episode 33
Written by Authoress kofoworola 📝🖋️✍️
Jessica Pov 🎅
I gave Amy the mic, actually I could say I sing pretty well, but I always avoid singing, any time I sing I tend to dream about my late mom and besides Mr Jason is here. Wait a minute why do I even care if he is here.
"Mr Jason why don't you sing for us" Melissa said and others cheered.
" No thanks I rather stay here listening to you guys. Singing is not my thing"Jason said
" Why did he follow us? When he knows he won't participate he didn't even touch his food. "Melissa murmured.
We left there and everybody parted ways.
" Where are you coming from? My step mom asked immediately I stepped inside.
"Can't I go out on my own will again? I am 22yrs old for God sake, not a baby not your maid, why don't you let me be? I said raising my voice a little, I was already getting frustrated.
"Wow wow wow" she said clapping her hands and laughing.
" Who thought you that? Wow, you want to start going against me right? Look I don't care if you are 22yrs ,you must do what I want."she said yelling
" Who gave you the guts? What gave you the audacity to talk back at me, now you want to go against me you are going to regret it"she kept shouting moving near me.
" You can't continue treating me like a slave, because I am not one I can... "I couldn't finish my sentence before she landed a slap on my face, she took an iron like thing near her side and before I could know what was happening she landed it on my head, I head began spinning and blood began coming out.
I held my head in pain, this woman is a real devil.
"That serves you right, now where are you coming from? She said trying to act like she don't care but I could sense she was scared.
"It non of your business" I yelled and hissed and walked hastily to my room and shut the door.
I am tired of being treated like a slave in my own home, I am not a teenager, that she can control, I am old enough to make my own decisions.
I can't continue to let her treat me like trash, my head was still bleeding, I went to the bathroom and took my shower then put on my pajamas, I peeped outside and she was no longer in the sitting room.
I went to the cupboard and took out the first aid box, I applied a little spirit and cotton wool, and plastered it.
I went back to my room, I was rummaging my bag and I saw my new phone, I didn't remember to return it to Amy.
Maltina's Pov(Jessica stepmom)
After Jessica went to her room and shut the door, I began pacing around, I bit my fingers, no this can't happen, how dare she? Who gave her the audacity to reply me that way, maybe she knows that her dad would soon be back.
No that is not possible, 22 my foot as long as she remain in this house, I would continue to torment her.
I don't know why Richard (Jessica father) doesn't want her to move out.
I won't allow her to go against me, I won't, I concluded and went to Emily's room.
I sat on her bed and Pat her head, I think she is asleep.
"Don't worry baby, I will protect everything that is rightfully yours, I won't allow that fool Jessica to cheat you , I promise you"I said still stroking her hair.
" Mum, why don't you let her be? "Emily asked sitting up, I thought she was asleep.
"You can't be softhearted dear, if you are people would take you for granted, people who cheat you, you need to be strong like me"I advised.
" Just like you are taking Jessica for granted right? I believe she is old enough to make her own decisions, despite the fact that she works but you just take all her salary, she doesn't talk, aren't you cheating her, I don't blame you mum , I actually blame Jessica for allowing you to ride her and dad who won't let her leave the house, if I were the one I wouldn't accept this shit"she said and laid down back turning her back at me.
Just look at how my daughter is talking to me all because of this Jessica, hmmm
"Darling, don't see me as a bad person I am just doing what is right for us"I said and pecked her forehead, she didn't reply me.
*I need to be harsh to keep my secret safe.*I thought.
I stood up and put off her lamp before coming out , and locked the door.
TBC 💖
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It has been three months now since I challenged my step mom.
Dad came home three days later, when he noticed my plastered head , he made a very big mistake by asking me in front of maltina , because she quickly lied that I tripped and fell.
I just don't want any trouble so I had to flow with what she said.
My dad travelled again after using only one week with us, and during those time maltina pretends to be a little nice.
While at the bakery, things continued to move smoothly, people are now patronizing us.
Mr Jason had to employ additional workers. Mr Jason really tried alot, he kept up his good name. He is also a little more closer to us.
We also a lot of snacks to our menu like, cinnamon rolls, sticky dates& walnut pudding, zingy parcel, domino style, Rich Victorian cake, chocolate mirror glaze cake, salted almond, cumin cookies, cream cheese carrot cake, and a whole lot more.
We finished our shift for the day we came out and met Nathaniel outside.
Amy Pov
We came out of the bakery and Nathaniel was standing outside with his hands pocketed and his head bent , he looked cute.
He looked up and his lips curled up in a smile, he has this cute dimple, what is wrong with me,, he walked up to us, why his he looking more handsome or is it just me? Amy, Amy think straight.
"Hi Amy, hi Jessica, "
"Hi Nate I and Nate chorused together.
"Nate, what are you doing here?, I don't remember asking you to pick me up"I asked wondering why he was here.
" Well, your mom said I should pick you up because she has a surprise for you, so here I am "he answered.
" Really what is the surprise?"I asked curious.
"I don't know wait till you get home" he replied.
" Nate, I know you Know, pls tell me, pls"I said making puppy face and held his arm.
"You look cute when you do that" he said and quickly covered his mouth and I blushed a little Jessica just chuckled.
"You will know when you get home Amy , I will get going" Jessica said.
" Alright, see you tomorrow, we can drop you off"I said.
" Never mind ,you don't want to keep your mom waiting"I said.
" Hmmm, ok see you tomorrow, love you "I said.
" Love you to babe"she replied, we laughed and hugged ourselves and she left.
I turned to Nate, and asked him to tell me but he still insisted he doesn't know, I rolled my eyes before entering the car.
In the car there is this awkward silence.
"So you are really not going to tell me what the surprise is? "I asked breaking the silence.
" I really don't know princess"he said smiling.
Princess??
" You don't know, tissh".
We got home and I went inside and met my mom setting the table.
" Hi Mom, so what is the surprise" I asked immediately.
"It is me baby" I heard a familiar voice say.
I turned back and saw my dad smiling.
I had this mixed feeling, I was happy to see him because I saw him last five months ago, and I was also not happy, because my friendship with Jessica would have to be on hold or at least in secret.
I don't know why my dad doesn't want me to have anything to do with Jessica till date , I just don't just Know why, he allowed us to be friends until around the time, Jessica mom died, he just don't want to see us together anymore.
I ran to hug him.
"Hi Dad, I missed you so much"I said.
"I missed you more baby,I brought so many things for you,it is in your room"he said and I ran upstairs to my room,wow so many gift.
I came down for dinner and I thanked my dad for the gift,we had our dinner and I went out to have some fresh air.
"Amy" Nate called and walked to me, and I scoffed.
"Are you still mad at me,I really have no idea that you dad is the surprise." He said
" Ok it fine"I said and stood to go I really don't feel comfortable with him since he confessed his feelings to me.
"Amy did I do something wrong?" He asked.
"Of course not,why do you say that"I said removing my hand he held from stopping me.
" You have been avoiding me"he said.
"Not at all,I am just tired" I said.
"Ok, let's hang out sometimes later"he said
" Ok see yah, good night"I said.
"Good night, sweet dreams, I hope it about me" he said smirking.
I scrunched my face,shook my head before walking inside.
When I got inside and bade my parents good night before going to my room.
Shortly after my phone rang and it was Jessica calling,at this time,but her phone is with me,silly me , she one silly phone she use before.
"Hello Jessica what's up?I said after picking the call
" Hi Amy,I really need to come stay over in you place" she said dropping the bomb,OMG,this is a really bad timing.
My dad is around,he won't allow it,gosh I don't know what to do.
"Oh, Jessica I am so sorry,what do we do,I can't help you right now" I said sitting up.
" But why?is something wrong?she asked.
" Yes,my dad is back,you know he get really mad when he see you"I said and sighed I feel really bad.
" You are right, don't worry I will find a way to fix myself, thanks, good night, sleep tight"she said and sighed dissappiontedly.
" Ok, good night,stay safe,I really wish I could help right now but there is nothing I can do"I said honestly.
" It ok,bye"she said and hung the cal,I really fell like a bad friend right now.
Authoress Pov
After hanging the call, Jessica sighed,she can't blame Amy ,she knows her dad despise her a lot,he just go crazy and flare up whenever he here's her name talkless of see her.
The night is really cold and cloudy,her step mom just locked her up for only God knows why.
Seems it gonna rain tonight, Jessica was just wandering around,she hugged her body tightly , because it was really cold and she was putting on a light top.
It then began to rain heavily,she began to look for a shady place but it was too late she was already wet.
She bent down and closed her eyes, thinking about how life is cruel to her.
A car could be seen coming afar,when it got close it stopped,after a minute,Aman came down with umbrella in his hand and he went over to Jessica side and covered the both of them with the umbrella.
Jessica opened her eyes went she noticed water wasn't touching her again,she looked up,and fixed her eyes on the man surprised.
Jason Pov
I left work by 7pm,had some important stuff to handle, arrgh, I almost forgot, granny asked me to give one of her old friend something which I don't know because it is wrapped.
It will take me approximately 2hours to go and come back, I got there and gave the old woman the stuff, her grand daughter was just so clingy, and a little sassy too.
I am beginning to think if granny just set me up, you know like a blind date or something.
I was on my way, when I sighteded someone,the person was staying right under the rain, it was a lady,that is quite dangerous,I parked and whined a bit,I was taken aback with who I saw it was Jessica.
What is she doing alone in the rain at this time of the night.
I looked around for my umbrella,I always keep one with me.
*I found it*
I opened the the car then opened the umbrella and stepped out of the car.
I used the umbrella to cover the both of us, she then looked up and stared at me, her eyes looked a little puffy.
*Did she cry?*
* What is doing out her in the rain?*
Different questions were running through my mind
"Mr Jason? She said like a question, her voice was already shaky a bit.
I stretched my hand for her to take, she looked at my hands and back at me and I gave her the go on look, she took my hand and I drew her up.
"Miss Jessica what are you doing out side in the night all alone in the rain? I asked concerned.
"Hmm, I..., She was about talking when I cut her off.
" Let get into the car first" I said and walked to the car with Jessica trailing behind me closely enough to still be covered by the umbrella.
Suddenly it stuck me ,
"Wait, you are really not going to enter my car with your wet clothes right? I asked.
"What?, Hmm, no, Mr Jason never mind you can just give me the umbrella if possible thanks"she said and collected the umbrella still covering both of us.
" Mr Jason, pls enter the car, so the rain won't drench you , and you won't enter you car 'wet' "she said guess she is annoyed.
" Alright just get in the back sit" I said.
"No, thanks, I will just heard back home, guess things would have been settled"she said and with that she began walking away , I quickly entered my car.
She didn't even wait for my response, I rested my head on my car sit and closed my eyes.
Jessica Pov
I collected the umbrella and walked away.
"Who does he think he is" I said fuming. He was the one who asked us to get into the car.
" You are really not going to enter my car with you wet clothes right?" I said mimicking him.
Then lightening struck, I got really scared, maybe I should have just followed him, this cold is too much, I am shivering already.
I saw a shade and stood under the shade and closed the umbrella, just then Mr Jason car stopped in front of me.
"Come in" he yelled because of the sound of the rain.
I hesitated at first, I really don't want to go into that car, because he acted a little like a jerk, then lightening struck again, gosh , guess my begged has no choice.
I opened the bag sit and rushed in.
"Thanks" I said and cleared my throat.
" For helping and giving me a ride, even with my wet clothes"I said sarcastically.
" Oookay, you're welcome, so where are you headed now" he asked.
"No where", I blurted out.
" No where? "He sighed and kick start the car.
" Mr Jason, where are we going to? I asked but he didn't answer After like 30 mins drive we stopped at a big mansion, he pressed a button in his car and the gate opened.
He drove in and parked in the garage I guess there are fleets of car , we opened the car and came down.
This house, sorry mansion is so beautiful.
"Welcome to my humble home, come in" he said, we walked inside, gosh the sitting room is so magnificent and beautiful and a wow escaped my lips.
"Granny I am home " he shouted. And shortly after, an elderly woman came out, he hugged her and she also welcomed him warmly.
"Good evening ma'am" I greeted, she looked at me then back at my grandson.
"Granny, this.." Jason made to talk but got interrupted by his grandma.
"Say no more darling" she said and smiled at me and walked to me .
"Finally, my grandson has brought some one home, she is you girlfriend right, she is so beautiful, just look at her eyes, her lips are perfectly shaped, oh I am really happy, she I..."
" Granny I think you are mistaken, she... "But he got interrupted. Mr Jason was looking confused just as I am, wait just she actually think I am his girlfriend?
"Why is she so wet, did you let her get drenched by the rain" she said and hit his arm.
"Granny! She is not my girlfriend"he half yelled.
" Oh, she is not? Alright"she said and released her grips from me.
She giggled nervously and Drew Mr Jason near to her.
"You should have told me earlier, so you have not asked her out" she whispered but I heard.
" I didn't remember telling you about asking anybody out , right? Just snap out of it grandma"he replied.
I sneezed, I think I have caught cold, and I sneezed again.
" Oh, my dear, I think you've caught cold, lady Lucy, lady Lucy" she called and a woman probably in her fifties came out.
"Take her to the guest room and prepare a hot bath for her"she said.
" Ok ma "she said after scanning me from head to toe.
"Thanks so much Mr Jason, ma'am, thanks, I really appreciate" I said.
"It alright, granny I will be in my room"Mr Jason said and walked away.
" Dear do feel comfortable"she said and walked away too.
Lady Lucy took me to the guest room, I had my bath, she brought some clothes and said Mr Jason grandma said she should me.
I put it on, and got on the bed, this room is very large and beautiful, the bed is also large and soft , I cuddled under the blanket, it is so cold, and I hate cold.
Nathaniel Pov
Amy called me and told me Jessica was sent out,she begged me to look for her and accommodate her for the night,she couldn't because of her dad.
I took my umbrella and dashed out,I look everywhere around her street but I couldn't find her.
I returned concluding she was allowed inside back.
I called Amy and informed her that I couldn't find,and told her about my assumption but she said they Jessica stepmom was cruel beyond letting her inside back.
She said she has tried calling Jessica but her number is switched off,she is really worried and so I am.i hope she is safe.
Jason Pov
What granny did tonight was very embarrassing,she may think I actually told granny I liked her, really.
I took my shower and put on my pajamas and went to granny room.
"Jason you are here,I told the maid to get you coffee" she said smiling.
" No need,I am fine, granny I don't like what you did back then,I didn't tell you about having any girl that I like talk less of having a girlfriend."I said.
" Hmm,I sorry I just guessed,she is pretty you know"she said smiling.
" You shouldn't guess those stuff, besides she is just one of the bakers that work in the bakery that got stranded in the rain"I explained.
" Oh ok,but do you like her,you must like for you to bring her home" she said smiling like a little child who is waiting to hear a fairy tale,granny can't be serious right now.
"No I don't, grandma you know what? just go to sleep you need rest "I said and I tugged her blanket properly.
" What is her name?"she asked
" Jessica"I answered
" Jessica what a beautiful name"she said.
" Why??"she asked
" Why what?I asked back.
"Why don't you like her,is it because of Valeria,you should forget about her and move on"she said and my mood changed immediately.
" Granny, let's not talk about it" I said and stood up.
"Jason" she called sweetly
"Good night, granny" I said and walked out ignoring her call.
I went to the little garden inside the house and sat on the chair.
Granny just remind me of a memory I don't want to think of,a memory that I want to remain buried in my heart.
I ran my hand through my hair,the rain already stopped.
I looked at the sky , staring at the star, different thought running through my mind,I really don't want to think about Valeria.
I decided to think about something different,then my mind drifted to Jessica.
Why was she alone in the night out there in the rain?
Even if she was locked out or something,she could ask her best friend Amy for help.
I sighed and stood up,I then saw Jessica walking towards me,the maid must have told her I am here.
She was putting on Granny's clothe it was big on her,it looks funny on her I thought and chuckled before sitting down back.
"Miss Jessica what are you doing here " I asked
"Mr Jason,you can call me just Jessica, well the maid directed me here,I just want to thank you for helping me out"she said with a little smile.
" It is fine,one good time deserve another,you over sheltered me in your store,so what happened?I asked and she sat down on the bench besides me but maintaining a lengthy amount of space.
"I was locked out" she answered simply.
"Why?" I asked.
" I came back home a little late, and so my stepmom locked me out"she said.
" But we close by four"I said.
" Yes but I have another part time joband that is when an emergency came up I tried explaining to her she just won't listen,she thinks I am with my boyfriend,bla,bla,bla"she said and rolled her eyes,she looks cute when she does that,I shook my head at that thought.
Wait,she has a boyfriend?
"So was that true" I asked wanting to confirm
"Of course not,I don't have one" she said almost immediately and I felt relieved, but why?I don't know.
"That is terrible,I believe you are old enough to take decision your self"I said and she nodded.
" She is just harsh" she said.
"Let's forget about that, have you eaten" I asked.
" Yes I have"she said but I guess her stomach betrayed her because it grumbled almost immediately, and she looked away in embarrassment.
We went inside and I ordered the maid to get something for us to eat, and after eating we went to our various room.
I got to my room and lay on my bed and I slept off.