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Chasing my substitute bride Chapter 9
Janet POVI pressed my lips together as I entered the car with Asphalt. He had decided that we would visit his grandfather together.I wasn't particularly ready for the visit but I couldn't let Asphalt go alone. To him, grandpa was his everything.His grandpa was his only surviving family member who took care of him after he lost his parents. And I wanted to gain the old man's favor. That way, I would get a better chance of achieving the set out goal.We drove into his magnanimous estate that could be a town on its own. No matter how many times I visited here, I couldn't stop the wonder I felt whenever Asphalt drove through the field.If I could win this old man over, I could gain myself hectares of land let only when I have a grandchild for him.Asphalt's grandfather was the former president of l cosmetics before my husband stepped in. The wealth he made could serve four or five of his generations to come. And I was glad that he favored Asphalt more than his other children."Welcome
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Jasmine's POV"Wake up sleepy head," Arianna pulled my room curtains open letting the sun flash on my face."Ugh, not again," I groaned, slowly rolling out of my bed. Today was my first photo shoot for L cosmetics. They were launching a new kit of makeup and I was going to model for each of them."Can I just skip the day?. That man doesn't deserve my service anyway," I reluctantly laid on the floor."No, you can't. You started it already so you have to finish it up. I have got your outfit for the day out. So go and have a shower and come down for breakfast," Arianna turned to her devilishly manager. We had finally packed into our new apartment. It was located in surview estate. The location had a spectacular view of the lake with the estate. I felt so thankful that Arianna had bought this part of the estate. It was so calm in the morning and cool in the evening.I finally got the strength to get up. Went into the bathroom and took out my favorite toothpaste product; cleanse. I had on
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Jasmine POVI woke up from the blaring sound of my ringtone. Yesterday's shoot had ended perfectly but late.Drowsy I reached out for the phone but Arianna beat me to it. "Hello," she answered, stamping her feet impatiently."Good morning, Jazz, how was your night?," I heard him ask after Arianna put him on speaker."It was great until you called," Arianna blurted and I snickered. "Oh, I apologize for the disturbance. I just wanted to remind her of the press conference that would take place at the Lavine hotels & suite by 9am today," he mentioned and Arianna rolled her eyes."Yeah, I know that Mr Lavine please restrain me from taking up my duty. Jazz will surely be present for the press conference on time. I have scheduled and prepared already," Arianna waved the phone trying to suppress her irritation."Please don't tell me how to do my job Jazz is my number one priority and I would do all it takes to promote her career, Mr Lavine", "I don't mean to sound like manager Arianna. Nei
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Asphalt POVI Drummed my fingers on my desk as I pondered on what happened last night at the hotel. The way Jazz had carried those kids away and how they resembled me in a way disturbed me.Last night I had tried to trace possible dots that Jazz was jasmine but no matter how many times I thought of it, there was no way for me to prove that she was the one.And if truly she was the one, I had no idea of bringing her back not after I married her sister.I remembered that night vividly, after Jasmine had delivered. It felt surreal that I had finally become a father but after she went missing, my joy became a nightmare.There was no night I didn't think of her and the child. And the more I pondered on them, I felt disgusted with myself. I was no different from my mother at all. And it hurt me that I had behaved like her. Throwing away a blessing that was right in front of me because of my obsession and selfishness.A knock sounded on my door and I unlocked it Knowing that it was Gilbert.
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Jasmine POVA week later, I had perfectly avoided Asphalt. By doing my job and leaving immediately. I didn't want to engage in any form of conversation with him. Asphalt was sharp minded and he could easily notice things.I got out of my bed following the flow of the delicious aroma that engulfed my noise. It was seven in the morning and my family was already preparing breakfast."You guys really know how to tease my nose in this house. What are you guys cooking?," I asked, joining them in the kitchen."We are making french cinnamon toast and waffles," Emil answered while Emilia spread cheese on the bread that was in front of her. "I'm making a cheese sandwich for you mommy," she said and I pecked both of them on the cheek.Arianna was the chief chef and she was making scotch eggs and bacon. My favorite breakfast that goes down with a nice creamy coffee."Good morning, my super star. How was your night?," She dished some food onto my plate."Thank you, it was great. How was your nigh
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Jasmine POV"No, don't do that. Please come down Emil. Yes, Mommy loves you," I scrambled around trying to get Emil to wear his uniform. The kid was just too energetic for me this morning.Arianna had left early to prepare for my next appointment. It was a CD signing for my fans today. She wanted to make sure that everything was under control and ready before the time.And that was why I was having this baby problem. Usually, Arianna helped me dress them up for school while I got ready for work. Not that I don't dress the kids but it was easy when Arianna was around."Emil come wear your shoes please. Mommy is running late. Emilia please get your brother's backpack," I took Emil's shoe from the rack chasing him as he giggled like a free born."I don't think Emil wants to go to school neither do I. That school is full of dumb kids. My brain and personality is too high for those bunch of hooligans. Do you know how annoyed I was to hear the teacher repeat the English alphabet over and ov
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Jasmine POVIt was finally Saturday, a day that was free for me. I can decide whether to relax at home or at the spa but today, we were going to the mall."Okay, I'm ready to go,"I hung my Valentino Mini purse on my shoulder. I dressed casually today because I was going out in public. But my casual outfit was a Dior collection. Starting from the brown knee length boots to the leather skirt and crop cat top. I looked more like a girl in her teens than a twenty five years old woman with kids. But that didn't matter because it made me feel young and feminine."Mommy is going to the mall?Can we come too?," Emil asked and Arianna answered "No, I and mommy are the only ones going today. You both will spend time with aunty Julie. So be nice when she comes okay. Kisses," "Okay, but we wouldn't make a promise of not being naughty," Emil giggled."Just don't tear the house apart," I kissed him before we left."No promises," he yelled as I closed the door behind me."That kid is really a nut.
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Janet POVI got up from my bed and rushed to find Asphalt after I saw the message on my phone. It was my birthday and he didn't cancel it after what I had done last time. He was really mad and I thought that he would call off my birthday party."Thank you honey," I ran into his study room pecking him on his cheeks. He was currently busy with his work, something I had come to hate.He prioritized work over everything else including me."Thank you so much for not canceling my birthday party. I thought I wouldn't have any this year after making you angry the other day. Thank you so much," I peppered his face with kisses but he gently pushed me away, wiping his face off.I felt insulted by his action but there was no way I was going to complain about it. I was under his mercy, one wrong word and all my credit cards would be canceled."You should thank the Adams daughter. Assuming she canceled our business proposal, I won't have considered celebrating your birthday. You should learn to be
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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.
