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Jasmine POVA week later, the day of the film awards breezed the entire city. It was all over social media, hosts analyzing and anticipating the year's winners or rather celebrities in beautiful designs worth millions and above.While I was masking my face, Arianna walked into the house with a bright smile on her face. She had been working since morning and I kinda felt for her in a way."Your back, let me get you something to...," I got up from the couch where I sat with my kids to attend to her but she signaled me with her index finger not to bother."We are going somewhere, I have arranged something special for us," she said and I grew curious. I knew that Arianna would go extra miles to get us to look perfectly stunning for the red carpet. And I was excited to find out this surprise was going to be."Something special?, what is it? Tell me," I tried to butter up but my kids sighed, getting my attention."No, mommy, surprises are might to be secret until when it will no longer be a
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Janet POVThe film awards still infuriated me as I watched Jazz scattered all over social media as the queen of entertainment and beauty. Even if she had won the awards on merit, she was no better than me in any way. That damn host was just too blunt for my liking.I sighed and dropped my tablet on the table in anger hissing out loud. "Is there a problem?," Asphalt asked me as he walked into the living room about to leave for the day."No, there is nothing wrong. Are you going to work already?I thought you would stay a little longer," I tried to act cute but he was too low on EQ to understand my action."I see you in the evening," he said and left the house without giving me a goodbye kiss. He was too damn cold for my liking. I watched his car drive out of the compound before I went back to the living room.I had nothing in particular to do today and my manager was on her day off. So I had no one to pester, not even my friends because they too had a busy schedule.As I skimmed throug
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Jasmine POVI was dressing up my kids when the doorbell rang. It was Saturday and I didn't expect any visitors in particular. Except if Jacob had planned to come visit.I didn't bother to look through the peephole and opened the door only to see Asphalt standing on my front porch."What the hell are you doing here?," I blurted out with the rage that had grown in my voice after opening the door."Don't yell at me Jasmine, I'm just here to take the kids out for the weekend," he boldly stated after what he had done on the awards day."Mommy, who is at the door?,""Did uncle Jacob come?," my babies ran over to where I was and on seeing Asphalt, they turned away. "If he is the one, then we don't want to spend time with him. I rather spend time with uncle Jacob than him," they wobbled away making their own decisions.I smiled at Asphalt, knowing that he had no luck this time and decided to shut the door in his face. But he was fast at holding the door, preventing me from shutting it entire
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Jazz's POVIt was another Saturday after a long stressful week. I was trying to get a beauty sleep but Emil and Emilia kept jumping on my bed making squeaky noises. "Mommy, we want to go over to Great grandpa Max's place. Please let us go there again mommy," they bounced up and down preventing me from falling asleep. "Really, I thought we went last weekend. C'mon, mommy is trying to get a good sleep. Maybe we can go tomorrow," I tried to convince them but they were too persistent in throwing their tantrums. I sighed, giving up on my sleep,"fine we can go today. Just go and find something nice to wear," I said and they stepped down from my bed, rushing out of the room."Hello," I hesitated after Asphalt had picked my call on the first ring."Are you going to talk or not?," he said and I blew my cheeks with air in annoyance. Even in the morning, he was damn rude."Whatever, I'm going over to your Grandfather's place," I quickly said, ending the call instantly."Ugh, he gives me chills
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Jazz POVIt was a Sunday morning, a good day to relax or go on a yacht cruise but a text message from my step mom darkened my mood.She had rudely invited me to a family dinner. For the past three months since I came back to California, they never called me or paid a visit.In anger, I replied to her text with the cruellest words that formed in my head. “I don't dine with witches, you can eat with your damn family. I'm allergic to gold diggers!," I added a fuck emoji.After a few minutes, she started to call me. My step mom was the least person I liked. She was too scheming and cunny. Everything I ever had was taken away from me and she made me live in Janet's shadow. And her actions were the reason why I ended up this way, not that I regret having my kids but regret meeting Asphalt the way I did.I sighed and put my phone on silent but the caller changed to my father. He too had become estranged from me. I even felt sorry for him because he was suffering all the fuss of my step mom
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Janet POVEver since I announced my pregnancy that day during dinner, Asphalt has been treating me nicely. He was super excited after I broke the news and oh, I would never forget the look on Jasmine's face. Now she would know her place and let go of Asphalt."Hey, honey," I pecked Asphalt when he came down from our room to the living room. "I will be inviting my friends over, I would like us to spend some time at your vacation house. Not outside the country though. I haven't told them about our baby and would love to surprise them in a grand way," I said and he nodded agreeing to my request."Alright, take care of yourself. How many days will you spend with them at the vacation house?," he asked."Two days at least, why do you ask?," I muttered wanting to know his reason."Why?, can't I ask when you would be returning?. Or is there something else you have in mind?," he looked at me inquisitively."No, I just wanted to know that's all. Have fun at work," I waved at him as he approache
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Arianna POVIt was another brand new day, free from work and all there was to be. Jazz was currently on a short break from her production and had mini photo shoots that took little of her time.And right now, I was looking at my phone waiting for a certain message to pop up on my screen. After my date with Jeremy to the film awards, we have been seeing each other lately.More like we were playing the game of tag until last night when we kissed and had sex. Oh, I feel so giddy right now.I had liked him for a long time now starting from the day we met. We didn't really start off on a good note but after my mom introduced him to me at one of our company's dinners, we settled our misunderstanding and became friends.From normal friends, we graduated to close friends and that was when my feelings began to develop. It was ridiculous at first and I was scared that he wasn't into me like I was to him. I began to distance myself from him but he made it harder for me without realizing.I hide
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Jazz POVIt was another plain day without much work. I had already done a little photo shoot for a mini magazine that needed a buzz. However, it did not change the fact that I was still depressed from the family dinner I had attended."You are really a mess right now Jasmine. This behavior of yours can't continue like this. I can't stand it when you are depressed. I'm calling Jacob to come over," Arianna said, picking up her phone immediately.I had no energy to argue her out of her decision. If she wanted Jacob to come over then fine. I will still be the same lazy depressed fool.Every Time I thought about Janet carrying Asphalt's child, I felt sick. I had turned into a monster that wished bad for a baby who had done no wrong.It was insane but I couldn't stand it anymore. I felt more than betrayed after the news. I thought I and Asphalt were getting everything before. We kissed and made love with him all the time. And look where it got me.Hah!I keep forgetting that Janet was his lo
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Asphalt pov"Oh, you are the Asphalt she always talked about. I am glad that you finally came to your Senses but it took too long. My sweet pearl always told me about you regardless of the way you treated her. She truly loved you to the extent that it hurt me to see her suffer because of you. I won't blame you for anything because I, myself, wronged her. Please, I will leave my child in your hands because she believes in you. I know that it will be hard for you to forgive yourself for what you did but Jasmine is not the kind to bear grudges. If she loves you then you have to stop dwelling on your regrets. That way you and her can live peacefully. And grandfather, I want to thank you for holding on to my daughter. I wish I could stay longer but I have to make up for the things I missed in my daughter's life. Please do take care of her. I will be back once I am done," she bowed her head completely leaving her daughter to us.My grandfather saw her out of the hospital since he too had som
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Janet's POV"I am sorry for everything I said and did to you. Please don't go," she remained cooled with a little life in her as I could feel the beat of her heart as I hugged her tight.She had saved in the cruelest manner and it was all my fault for not listening to her when necessary.By the time we arrived at the hospital, I had contacted some doctors that I knew who attended her immediately."Please hold Jasmine," I said as she was rolled into the emergency unit. Her breath was now slow yet she reached out her hand to hold my face."I am sorry that I had to do this to you but I just want you to know that I have always loved you," she managed to say and my world paused. I fell to the ground as the medical team continued their journey into the ward. I had stupidly neglected her all this while when she was the only one that truly loved me. Mrs Margaret was right this whole time and now that she was at the brick of death was the only time I realized my foolishness. All this time my
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I scoffed from the pain I felt and wished she had just agreed to love me. But that would be hard for her. I didn't want to put any pressure on her and somehow it was my fault for pursuing her even when I knew her heart was with another man."I must have been delusional to think that we would wake up if I kept trying. I thought that with time you would come to love me but that was a lie to myself," I muttered stating the ugly truth. I could see the guilt and concern she had for me on her face and I felt sorry that I had been a burden to her.The tears that brimmed in my eyes went back on its own because it would be so cruel of me to cry In Front of her.I was deeply in love with her but my love was unrequited. "I know you are still in love with Asphalt and I am sorry for making it difficult for you to decide. But I want you to know that I will support you till the very end. That way, I can just be myself for loving you," I told her and she broke down in tears."I am so sorry that I coul
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Arianna's pov "I am horny right now and I want you to fuck me over the kitchen counter," I whispered to his ear and he lost his control. Turning off the stove, he bent me the kitchen counter and fucked me from behind.We had a quickie and got down to eat the food he prepared. "I will be going now to avoid any suspicion. You can go to my parents house if you need anything. I will be preoccupied from now on in order to get Asphalt out of our hair. Remember no calling or texting," I pecked him on his lips and left his place.By the time I got back to Asphalt's mansion, it was six in the evening and he was already home. As always he was stuck in his study."Honey, I am home," I said with disgust in my voice as I flashed him a fake smile."How was your time with your parents?" He asked and I smiled, not interested in talking to him."I will be in the room. I need to have a warm bath," I told him and walked away with a knowing smile on my face.Jazz POVThe evening breeze greased my cheek
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Arianna's pov"Thank you so much for giving me the chance to meet you. I really do appreciate the fact that you made out time to see me. I know that you people have been annoyed with my young master but he really isn't who you guys think he is. I can vouch that he is an excellent child who has locked himself inside his own shell. And I am afraid that Janet has taken advantage of his weakness," she said as she sat down opposite us."We will do anything to entertain you Mrs. Margaret. Jasmine told me about you and the way you were kind to her while she was still living with you and your young master. Please tell me whatever it is that troubles you," I assured her."Things have been going on lately. I have tried to keep up the pace of everything but the more I try, the more Janet gets ahead of me. I have been trying to reach Jasmine for a long time now but I think she blocked everyone's number in the household. I won't blame her for it but she needs to know about Janet's activities. My yo
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Arianna POV"This looks nice. Is this for me?" I asked as I hugged Jeremy from behind. We were currently in his boutique and the dresses he had designed were so eye-catching. "Nope, if you want a dress I will design one for you. Just tell me what you want and I will have it designed immediately," he pecked my left cheek and I blushed like a sixteen year old girl."You will have to do all the designing by yourself. I don't have a particular style to suggest but I am sure you will be able to design a dress that will suit me perfectly. For now, I want to admire every dress here," I playfully said with a smile.He nodded and let me wander around like a kid while he kept his eyes on all the time. "Wow, how did you do this?" I pointed at a dress that had a thousand tiny crystal diamonds on it. "That dress was customized for a friend but she failed to meet my expectations. I didn't give it to her and decided to keep it," he said."Do you intend to sell it?," I asked him, keeping the dress
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Janet POVI and Joe arrived at my parents house to deliver the good news. While I was on a vacation with Asphalt, all his assets were signed over to me. The thought of it was so joyous.He had handed his property over out of pity. To me Asphalt was a goner and I could kill him off now that I have acquired all his assets."Mommy, daddy, I have good news," I hugged them as I ran out of the car that I and Joe had come in."What good news my dear? You are looking so pretty this morning. Did the sun shimmer it's rays and you?" My mom praised me without knowing the source of my happiness."Something more than the sun happened to me. As you know I just got back from my vacation with Asphalt. Guess what?" I wanted to add a little suspense to make me curious. "C'mon my darling you know that we are too old to start playing that guessing game," my mom pouted like a kid and I laughed agreeing to tell her Immediately."Mom, Dad, I finally have Asphalt's properties in my name!" I jubilated and she
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Asphalt POVI packed the last things we needed for the vacation we were embarking on. Janet's health still bothered me a lot. She was showing any sign of weakness or fever.According to the doctor, Jazz's condition worsened due to the shock she got after her fall. He centered mostly on her slight chance of conceiving a child again. And if she did it would be a fifty-fifty chance of her and the child surviving.In order to keep her from falling into depression, I did whatever she wanted. She was bright these days and I was glad that she was trying all she could to stay happy and healthy."I think everything is ready. We can leave now honey," she said after putting her last luggage in the trunk of the car."Alright, let us hit the road. I don't want us arriving late at the airport today," I muttered, taking caution of my safety. I could still remember the thugs that had attacked me the last time I got back late from work. The attack was something that I sensed was planned because the t
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Janet POV"I will be off to work, if you need anything just call me and I will answer immediately," Asphalt patted my head before he left my room.He had barely escaped death and he still had the courage to go to work. My fear must have been ineffective on him. I watched from my window as He drove out of the compound and smiled pleasantly. Today, I and Joe planned to meet up. I went into my closet and changed into something sexy enough to get his attention.On getting to the front door, Margaret decided to be a thorn on my skin. "You are supposed to be resting. Your husband will not be glad to find out that you left the house in your condition. He strictly warned me to have a good rest before he gets back," she said with a straight face that got on my nerves."I just want to meet up with my friends. It would be nice if I got some fresh air. I am tired of being cooped up in my room everyday. I am sure Asphalt will not mind me stepping out for a moment," I I flashed her a fake smile.
