👩 Jessica Pov
I checked inside the airport after bumping into Mr Jason, I couldn't find my dad, I came to pick him up, I called him and he said he was already outside the airport and I rushed outside
"Dad" I called happily on sighting him and I rushed to hug him.
"I miss you,baby" he said.
"I miss you more dad"I said still hugging him tightly.
" Let's go home, Emily and maltina would be waiting for us" he said and we left the airport.
" We got home and Emily was so happy to see dad,we had our lunch and maltina went out to only God knows where,I didn't go to work today,I took the day off because I had to pick dad.
"Jessica " dad called from his room and I went into his room.
" Yes dad"I answered
" Come and sit down" he said pointing to his side and I sat.
"So,what do you want me to get for you for Christmas?,shoes, clothes,name it"
" Dad I don't need any of these"I answered
" Really?,then what do you want"he asked.
" I want my freedom"I answered.
" What do you mean,you are free" he answered and I chuckled slightly, dad knows what I am trying to say,he just wants to act dumb.
"Dad,you know what I mean, I am tired of living in this house, I want a house of my own,I want to be on my own"I answered.
" I have dismissed this topic severally,I told you not to bring up this topic again,what else do you want?,you have enough love from us"he said getting angry.
" Enough love?"I said chuckling dryly
" No I don't,I only get from you and sometimes Emily, maltina, it is zero all I get is hatred,she treat me like I am a maid or something, dad I am fed up"I shouted and his face softened a little.
"That's not true dear, maltina cares for you, she treats you nicely, I usually see how much she cares for you"he said.
" Cares for me?, It all fake, dad it it is time you know the truth, she treats me really bad, remember the last time you came home, that my head was plastered I didn't fall at all, it was all thanks to maltina, she hit something on my head"I said and he got angry.
" Why didn't you tell me this all this while? "He asked concerned.
" Dad, I didn't want trouble but there is a limit to what I can take, she crossed that limit, she sometimes starved me, collect my salaries from my part time job,lock me out for no good reason, treat me like a slave in my own father's house, dad I am tired , it is already up to my neck"I said touching my neck emotionally.
" Baby you need to calm down, I have no idea what was going on, don't worry I will set things straight before next year, our family would be really happy"he said and I scoffed.
" I don't think so, but I hope you can do something about it, I really hope so"I said and walked out of the room.
🧔 Jason Pov
We got home and I got out of the car and Celine refused to come down, and I opened the door for her.
"So if I had not refused to come down, you would have not opened the door, you should act like a gentleman"she said and hit my hand and walked away.
She would never get tired of hitting me at any slight opportunity, so bossy.
I walked inside after calling the maid to her traveling bag.
"Granny your favorite grand daughter is here"she screamed happily.
Granny came down smiling, Celine ran to granny and hugged her tightly.
"Oh Celine, look at you you've grown so big and beautiful," grandma said.
"Thanks grandma, you are also looking amazing"Celine replied and they began commented.
" And where did you think you are going to young man" I heard my sis say as I was about going upstairs.
"I am going to my room to change, don't worry I am coming back"I answered.
" Ok, granny I will also go to my room , I need to take a shower and change"she said and stood up.
" Let's go"she said and held my before dragging me upstairs.
"You must come downstairs in 20 mins," she said and jammed her door.
" What if I don't? "I muttered and scoffed.
"I heard that" I heard her say.
I took my shower and changed, I went downstairs and granny and Celine were already in the dinning.
"Come here sir near me" Celine said pointing to the seat next to her and I sat there and she smiled.
We are chatting happily and I went to my room and about half an hour later I heard a knock on my door, before I could answer Celine came in smiling, she likes smiling a lot I don't know if her cheeks don't hurt from excessive smiling.
"I have not asked you to come inside, what if I am dressing? "I asked
" I don't need your permission to enter your room, I only knocked for the sake of courtesy, and besides if you are dressing, I am your sister so there is nothing bad"she said and jumped on my bed.
" Alright if you say so"I said it is useless arguing with her.
" So what's up? "She asked
" With what?
" Anything, hmm where do you work now? She asked.
"M&S bakery" I answered
"Is'nt that valer...
"Yes it is" I answered quickly.
"You should resume in dad company on Monday or whenever you like, granny needs someone to take over"I said.
" No , I am not interested"she said pouting
" So which branch do you manage or are you in the headquarters? "She asked.
" No, I am in a branch, the one down Alpine drive" I asked.
"What?, Is that branch not too low?, I mean they don't do well"she she said.
" Don't you trust your little bro, when you see there next time, you will be amazed, I have put things in order"I boasted
" Really?, Look at him boasting I am coming there to confirm"she said swinging her legs.
" Don't come"I said almost immediately
" Why, why don't you want me to come?" She asked
"Hunn, huh, jus...t don't come" I answered
"I will come"
"Don't"
"Tishh," she then placed her hand on her jaw like she is thinking.
" Hunnnn, awnnnnnn" she started making weird sounds
"What??" I asked
"You don't want me to come because you have a crush there right? "She said smiling mischievously and my mind automatically drifted to Jessica, no way , I shook my head at my thoughts, there is no way Jessica is my crush.
"You see I am right, you can't answer" she said giggling like a child
" No, no you are very wrong, theris no crush"
"You do, or is it your girlfriend? "She asked again.
" Celine what is wrong with you I don't have a girlfriend
Of course you do, you are too handsome to not have a girlfriend"she said smiling.
" I don't, I don't"I snapped.
"Hey, young man don't snap at me" she said standing up and placing her hand on her waist.
"I think he is saying the truth, he doesn't have one" granny said coming inside.
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Jason Pov
"Really why?," Celine said sitting down back
"Hmm, he doesn't but I think there is hope, I think there is one lady he might like"grandma said.
" Really, grandma tell me more about it" Celine said smiling
"Granny I don't like her" I said because I knew she was referring to Jessica.
"Well you don't like her and you brought her home"grandma said sneering.
" Wow, he brought her home, this is getting interesting" Celine said smiling annoyingly.
" He said she is one of the Bakers in his company"granny said.
" Really, I knew there was a reason you don't want me to come now I understand"Celine said
" There is nothing to understand"I said
." Wait, even if you actually like her, or probably someone else is there any thing bad?, You are old enough to get someone for yourself"Celine said sounding pissed.
" I think it is because of Valeria, he hasn't gotten over her "granny suggested.
" Granny, pls don't bring valeria into this"I said getting annoyed
" Valeria? Jason you haven't gotten over her, you have to forget about her, she is gone" Celine said.
" I said don't talk about her"I said standing up.
" What if I do, Valeria is gone, so you should let go"she replied.
" Yes, your sis is right"you should let go
" Yeah, vale...
"Stop it Valeria, Valeria, Valeria, I don't want to here about it" I yelled and they flinched looking shocked.
" Did you just tell at us?" Celine said
I couldn't reply, I just took my car keys and walked out angrily to my car and drove out.
I drove to a place and stopped the car, I am already feeling bad, I shouldn't have yelled at them , I ruffled my hair and sighed.
They really should have stopped when I told them to, I feel like I am a bad person, aargh I need to cool off my head.
👽 Authoress Pov
A man could be seen sitting on a chair with cigarettes in his hands, smoking and puffing it through his nose and mouth.
On the table in his front, you can see many packs of cocaine and some bundles of money.
A man looking rugged came in and bowed.
"Boss, Mal k is here" he said.
"Really, send her in" he said still smoking, and the guy went out and came back with a woman wearing hood.
"Greetings boss" she hailed.
"Mal k, long time no see," he said chuckling evilly.
"Dragon Lord it is not my fault, I need to be careful you know I am married know, I need to reduce my movement"she replied.
" Ok, care for some"he said stretching the cigarette to her.
'No boss, I am fine"
" If you say so, what of your bitchy step daughter, does she remember anything"he asked.
" Jessica, she doesn't, she has never mentioned anything about that incident"the woman said removing her hood revealing Maltina .
"What of that son of a bitch" he asked
" He also hasn't been disturbing me"Maltina answered.
" Good, if either of them try nonsense I won't hesitate blowing off their brains"he said coldly.
" Sure thing boss"she said.
"Dragon Lord, we caught the guy who tried to run away with you money" the same rugged looking man barged in and said.
" Which of them? "Dragon Lord asked unconcerned, he has so many people he lends money to, he gets so much money from his illegal business of selling cocaine and arms , he is one of the biggest mafia Lord in town.
"Tasso, mark tasso" he answered.
"Tasso, Tasso, Tasso, you finally entered my trap"he said smirking.
" There is no way he could escape it boss, you are too smart",the guy said.
" Mal k, you wouldn't mind helping me take care of that nuisance would you" dragon Lord said to maltina.
" No probs boss"she answered.
"Bring him in" he said to the rugged man and he dragged Tasso in
" Tasso, you think you can get away from me right?" He asked in anger as he stood up from his chair.
" I am so sorry dragon Lord, pls forgive me, pls don't kill me I have a family at home"he begged
" Hurrn, you didn't know you had a fucking family when you stole from me right"he huffed
" Pls don't kill me I am sorry"Tasso pleaded.
"I shouldn't kill you right, fine you wish is granted"dragon Lord said Tasso felt relieved a little.
" Mal k I believe you know what to do" dragon Lord said to maltina and lit his tobacco pipe.
Maltina face changed a little but she quickly readjusted her face then picked a gun from the table and she hesitated a little before Tasso could say 'gun' she shot him.
"Good job, drag him away" he said to his boys and they dragged Tasso lifeless body out.
"Idiot, he really thought I would spare him" he said laughing evilly.
" Boss, I need to go now"Mal k said.
"Fine you are excused"
"Thanks dragon Lord"
"Keep an eye on Richard (Jessica father)and his daughter, I don't know why, but I feel uncomfortable like something is about to happen, that is why I summoned you"he said as she was about leaving.
" If they try anything, don't hesitate to silence them, they are still in this fucking world because of you"he added.
" No problem boss"she said putting on her hood then walked out.
Jason Pov🧡
"Really why?," Celine said sitting down back
"Hmm, he doesn't but I think there is hope, I think there is one lady he might like"grandma said.
" Really, grandma tell me more about it" Celine said smiling
"Granny I don't like her" I said because I knew she was referring to Jessica.
"Well you don't like her and you brought her home"grandma said sneering.
" Wow, he brought her home, this is getting interesting" Celine said smiling annoyingly.
" He said she is one of the Bakers in his company"granny said.
" Really, I knew there was a reason you don't want me to come now I understand"Celine said
" There is nothing to understand"I said
." Wait, even if you actually like her, or probably someone else is there any thing bad?, You are old enough to get someone for yourself"Celine said sounding pissed.
" I think it is because of Valeria, he hasn't gotten over her "granny suggested.
" Granny, pls don't bring valeria into this"I said getting annoyed
" Valeria? Jason you haven't gotten over her, you have to forget about her, she is gone" Celine said.
" I said don't talk about her"I said standing up.
" What if I do, Valeria is gone, so you should let go"she replied.
" Yes, your sis is right"you should let go
" Yeah, vale...
"Stop it Valeria, Valeria, Valeria, I don't want to here about it" I yelled and they flinched looking shocked.
" Did you just tell at us?" Celine said
I couldn't reply, I just took my car keys and walked out angrily to my car and drove out.
I drove to a place and stopped the car, I am already feeling bad, I shouldn't have yelled at them , I ruffled my hair and sighed.
They really should have stopped when I told them to, I feel like I am a bad person, aargh I need to cool off my head.
👽 Authoress Pov
A man could be seen sitting on a chair with cigarettes in his hands, smoking and puffing it through his nose and mouth.
On the table in his front, you can see many packs of cocaine and some bundles of money.
A man looking rugged came in and bowed.
"Boss, Mal k is here" he said.
"Really, send her in" he said still smoking, and the guy went out and came back with a woman wearing hood.
"Greetings boss" she hailed.
"Mal k, long time no see," he said chuckling evilly.
"Dragon Lord it is not my fault, I need to be careful you know I am married know, I need to reduce my movement"she replied.
" Ok, care for some"he said stretching the cigarette to her.
'No boss, I am fine"
" If you say so, what of your bitchy step daughter, does she remember anything"he asked.
" Jessica, she doesn't, she has never mentioned anything about that incident"the woman said removing her hood revealing Maltina .
"What of that son of a bitch" he asked
" He also hasn't been disturbing me"Maltina answered.
" Good, if either of them try nonsense I won't hesitate blowing off their brains"he said coldly.
" Sure thing boss"she said.
"Dragon Lord, we caught the guy who tried to run away with you money" the same rugged looking man barged in and said.
" Which of them? "Dragon Lord asked unconcerned, he has so many people he lends money to, he gets so much money from his illegal business of selling cocaine and arms , he is one of the biggest mafia Lord in town.
"Tasso, mark tasso" he answered.
"Tasso, Tasso, Tasso, you finally entered my trap"he said smirking.
" There is no way he could escape it boss, you are too smart",the guy said.
" Mal k, you wouldn't mind helping me take care of that nuisance would you" dragon Lord said to maltina.
" No probs boss"she answered.
"Bring him in" he said to the rugged man and he dragged Tasso in
" Tasso, you think you can get away from me right?" He asked in anger as he stood up from his chair.
" I am so sorry dragon Lord, pls forgive me, pls don't kill me I have a family at home"he begged
" Hurrn, you didn't know you had a fucking family when you stole from me right"he huffed
" Pls don't kill me I am sorry"Tasso pleaded.
"I shouldn't kill you right, fine you wish is granted"dragon Lord said Tasso felt relieved a little.
" Mal k I believe you know what to do" dragon Lord said to maltina and lit his tobacco pipe.
Maltina face changed a little but she quickly readjusted her face then picked a gun from the table and she hesitated a little before Tasso could say 'gun' she shot him.
"Good job, drag him away" he said to his boys and they dragged Tasso lifeless body out.
"Idiot, he really thought I would spare him" he said laughing evilly.
" Boss, I need to go now"Mal k said.
"Fine you are excused"
"Thanks dragon Lord"
"Keep an eye on Richard (Jessica father)and his daughter, I don't know why, but I feel uncomfortable like something is about to happen, that is why I summoned you"he said as she was about leaving.
" If they try anything, don't hesitate to silence them, they are still in this fucking world because of you"he added.
" No problem boss"she said putting on her hood then walked out.
💞💖 Jessica pov 💓💞
I turned my back and saw Mr Jason.
"Mr Jason how did you get here?" I asked surprised.
"I was just moving about and decided to come to the ocean and what I met was quite cool, you have a nice voice"he said
" Thanks sir"I said blushing a little.
He placed his hands on the rails also staring at the waters with a moment of silence between us.
"Are you participating in the ball dance" he suddenly asked breaking the silence
" No , Mr Jason, I will only be attending "I answered
" Why?, You don't wanna dance with me? "He asked
" No it is not like that, I just don't feel like"I replied.
" We need to address an issue"he said
" And what is that sir? "I asked wondering what he want to say.
" You need to stop using sir for me, and also call me Jason"he said
" What?,I can't call you by your name you are my boss"I replied quickly
" Why?"
" I will be uncomfortable calling your Jason" I said already uncomfortable calling Jason
" Well I insist,you can be formal when we get to work but whenever we meet outside you call me Jason"he said smiling.
" Hmm,ok si..,I mean Mr j...,err Jason,gosh it is really hard calling you by your name"I said truthfully and he chuckled
" I can see that,but also don't like you calling me sir ,I feel old" he said and I smiled and we continued staring at the sea.
Jason Pov
I stared at the sea a little and began staring at Jessica , I began thinking about what granny and Celine said, should I really move, I wouldn't be in a confused state if valeria didn't leave me all alone in this cruel world, I just don't know what to do.
"Mr jas..., I mean Jason is there something on my face" Jessica asked jolting me out of my thoughts
" Is something on my face?" She asked again touching her face
"Errr.., yes something is there" I answered
"What?
" Beauty "I blurted out foolishly and she stared at me awkwardly and scratched the back of her ear.
"Ha, ha, ha, it was a joke" I laughed awkwardly and she frowned slightly, what happened?
"Wait what do you mean by joke? So you mean I am ugly" she said getting angry
" No no, I mean ," i stuttered ,I am so confused I didn't mean it that way,she then suddenly burst into laughter.
"I was also joking,you should have seen your face you were like" she said making a confused face and I smiled
"Really?,you really caught me I thought you took it the other way"I said
" Of course not"she said smiling then she checked her watch.
"Oh my,I need to go home now, good night Mr ja... I mean Jason"
"I can drop you ,Mr car is over there"I said pointing to my car at the other side
" Never mind Mr jason,I will be fine" she said
"Mr Jason??"
" Oh,I mean Jason"she said smiling shyly.
" Come on,let me drop you it's night" I insisted
"Alright if you say so "she said and we entered the car and I drove off.
*Jessica house*
"Thanks m.. Jason" she said coming down from the car .
" You are welcome, make sure you are early tomorrow, I don't tolerate late coming"I said
" Alright sir, good night"she said
" Good night"I said and drove off still glancing at her through the side mirror till she was at of view.
"Gosh, what is wrong with me?" I said thinking about how friendly I was with Jessica, just after the argument the argument I had with Grandma and Celine.
I am supposed to be distance right, no, no.
*Beauty* I remembered what I said to her.
"Gosh, Jason that was so tacky , arrgh so confused"I muttered and I smiled, her voice is so beautiful I won't deny that .
*At Jason's mansion*
I drove into the garage, parked and walked inside.
Granny and Celine were not in the sitting room,they should be in their room,I went to granny room and she was already fast asleep.
"Granny,I am sorry for yelling at you this evening,I didn't mean it pls forgive me ok" I said tugging her blanket properly and she stirred her eyes open.
"Jason,you are home you don't have to be sorry,I don't blame you,we should have stopped when you asked us to,I should be the one apologizing"she said rubbing my cheek.
" Grandma, don't say that no matter what I don't have any right to tell at you so forgive me?"I said
" Alright if you say so , I forgive you"she said and sat down properly before hugging me.
" Thanks grandma, I love you" I said hugging her back , granny is so understanding.
She slept back and I tugged her in her blanket properly and I kissed her forehead and I bade her good night.
"Phew" i heaved, I already settled with Grandma it remains Celine, Celine is a little bit bossy, I don't think it would be easy to apologise to her.
I went to her bedroom and I knocked on her door severally but I got no reply, I turned the knob but the door was locked, guess she doesn't want to answer me, I will get back to her tommorow.
I went to my room, I didn't bother eating dinner, I freshened up and laid on my bed, thinking about what transpired today, I was a little bit of a talkative with Jessica today right?, Agrrh, shit I don't even know what came over me
Jason Pov
I woke up feeling unusually happy and strong, I yawned an stood up from my bed , I slept without any difficulties or night mare yesterday.
I didn't even use my sleeping pills, all I dreamt of was Jessica singing, I felt so good gosh this is really crazy.
I took my bath and put on my suit, I carried my brief case before going out of my room.
"Good morning grant" I greeted granny who was already in the dinning.
"Good morning, Jason how was your night?
" It was superb and yours?"I asked cheerfully.
" It was was fine"she answered.
" So where is Celine in what are we having for breakfast? "I asked sitting on the dinning chair.
" We are having casserole and meatballs, Celine must be in her room" she said
" I don't know, come on have your breakfast" she said serving me
" Thanks granny"
" So, do you mind sharing with me what is making you so happy"grandma said smiling
" Nothing, is it bad to be happy?" I asked
"No but you are unusually happy from you usual self"she said.
" Oh really, it nothing I will get going now, pls tell Celine that I will make it up to her when I get back"I said and kissed her hand.
" Hey, you haven't finish your food"
"Bye grandma" I said and entered my car.
Authoress Pov
Jason got in the bakery and was welcomed with sweet smell of the bakery, he went to his office and settled down, he asked for his schedule after which he decided to take a walk to the bake room.
"Good morning Mr Jason" they all greeted upon seeing him.
" Good morning, hope everyone is present? "He asked with his eyes darting around till he made an eye contact with Jessica and he quickly looked away.
"No, Maya is not here yet" Melissa said maliciously
" What the hell is wrong with Mel can't she just cover up for the poor girl" Amy muttered to Jessica.
" She is really late"Jason said looking at his watch.
"I am here erm.. err Mr Jason good morning sir"Maya greeted stuttering knowing may or probably get fired
"Did you check your time?" He asked
"Sir I am sorry, I had...
"I don't need you excuses you are fired" Jason said and her face dropped immediately, Jason looked at Jessica, seems she was not happy with that.
"You don't want to here that right" he added
"Does tha.. that means I am pardoned? "She asked hopefully
" Yes, you won't be so lucky next time"Jason said and walked out, he didn't fire her just because he pitied her he didn't because he was in a good mood.
"Do.. did he just pardoned me?" Maya asked surprised
" Yeah, he sure did to the dissappiontment of some people"Amy said eyeing Melissa and Maya squeeled happily.
"Mr Jason seems happy today, what happened? "Amy asked Jessica later during the day, other chefs also seem to notice that.
"How did you expect me to know" Jessica said and rolled her eyes
" I thought you would, since you guys are pretty close" she said.
"We are not really close"Jessica answered
Jason came into the baking room again
" Mr Jason what can we do for you " Victor said
"I ju... Just want to supervise you know," he said secretly glancing at Jessica at intervals
" Little bro"Jason and the chefs suddenly heard, standing at the entrance was Celine smiling, she went to him and hugged him
"What are you doing here?" Jason asked surprised
"Why?, You don't want me here, come on" she said and hit his arm
"You couldn't even apologize for yesterday" she said and continued hitting him, and some of the chefs started giggling but one cold look from Mr Jason they composed themselves
"Celine I am sorry stop it" he said already feeling embarrassed.
"Oh my, sorry" she said and arranged his clothes
"Oh hi, my bad my name is celine Manville,I am Jason elder sister, nice meeting you all" she said to the chefs.
" Nice meeting you too ma'am"they chorused
" Ma'ma,you can call me celine,I am not old"she said and Jason held her hand trying to take her away.
" Why the rush Jason ?" She said yanking her hand off,she walked around before finally stopping in front of Jessica
"You must be Jessica right?,nice meeting you" she said and hugged the surprised Jessica,Jason was also surprised, how the hell did celine know she was Jessica that was Jason was thinking about
"Yes I am but ho..
" How did I know you name right?,well you are the most beautiful here,and he kept looking at you ,I know my brother can't settle for the less, I t..."celine was interrupted as Jason dragged her out of the room.
"Ooookay,that is weird" Jessica said
"You have some explanation to do girl" Amy said smiling.