Jasper POVThroughout the rest of the day, I made sure to avoid any conversation that would bring up my teammate, I really don't want Valerie to know Selena is here in the states. " What would you like to eat?" Valerie took my hand in hers." Anything, I'm not craving anything".Valerie studies my face for a while staring at me. "You're not acting like yourself today, Is everything okay? Is there something you want to tell me?"Taken aback by her directness, I swallowed hard. "No, everything's fine, I'm just... tired from all the work."“Okay, then!” She nod patting my hand.It's been three days already, and our project submission and defense Is just around the corner. Selena and I have been meeting throughout these days at cafeterias, class and business school cafeteria. And I made sure we only talked about the project nothing more and she did the same.Stressed, I find myself sitting across from Selena once again, I cleared my throat, my eyes fixed on the laptop in front of me. "S
Selena POV " Jasper!" We suddenly heard Jasper's name as he held my arms. He turned and the next thing I heard was, " what's going on here?".Despite how weak I was, I turned slightly to see who it was only to see Valerie standing there. " Valerie.... and Jasper?" I glanced over at Jasper. this was the same Valerie Jasper rejected in front of me, the Valerie he acted he will never have anything to do with.. So Jasper wasn't two timing with that girl But Valerie?Seeing this I felt a sharp pain in my heart...i'm over this right? Why i'm I still hurt? Slowly I pulled my arm off his hands. "Let's go!" I turned to Ari and Gemma. Sniffling in my tears without letting them spill out... To think I thought we would have a chance after these days together, and how he acted caring like he always did, made me feel so stupid..Ari came to my side and held my other arm. " Let's go!" I repeat and smiled awkwardly. Ari and Gemma held me as I took slow steps." What was that for?" We heard Valerie
Selena POV" What?" I asked in shock." He just informed me when I called him" .Mateo coming to the states? With a shaky hand, I texts back to Lisa: "What does he want?"Immediately Lisa called back, " You of course!" She replied.My heart skips a beat at Lisa's reply.Mateo coming to the states to see me added to the pressure I'm in." Where are you right now?" Lisa asked." I'm at the hospital"" Hospital? Why what happened? Are you okay?" She asked.Hearing the word are you okay after having to go through what I went through earlier made me shake my head. " I'm not okay!”The day had been overwhelming and exhausting, and the idea of having to explain it all to Lisa felt like a huge task."What happened?" Lisa asked again, without any reply from me she add, “Please Selena say somethings, I'm worried."Closing my eyes I took a deep breath, gathering my strength for the conversation. "It's a long story," " Say it," Lisa pressed."Recall when you forced me to tell you what really happ
Jasper POV I walked into the General hospital and stopped at the reception area, Ari had told me Selena is at the General hospital." I'm looking for Selena Kings!" I said to the receptionist."Okay! But it would be best If you could just provide me with some information about your relationship to Miss. Kings, I'd be happy to direct you to her room."Wondering the best answer to give I finally replied clearing his throat. "I'm an...old friend of hers, and I just want to make sure she's okay."The receptionist's eyes narrowed slightly but then she nodded. "Very well, sir. Selena Kings is in room 214.”“ Thanks!” I replied and made my way through the bustling corridors of the hospital, my mind racing as I approached room 214. I’m not sure what I'm going to say when I see Selena, but I know I need to visit her.Reaching the door to her hospital room, I took a deep breath, my hand trembling slightly as I reaches for the handle." Who are you?" An approaching nurse asked me." I'm an..old
lJasper POVAri, noticing my look nodded "Sure, nothing. And that's why your jaw is so tense, you're looking like you're about to murder someone with your bare hands."I try to maintain my composure, shifting my gaze from Mateo and Selena to Ari. "I just don't like seeing Selena with some guy I don't know, that's all" I admit." Ahh, I see!” Ari nods, "You're worried about her, right?" he asked,"You don't want to see her get hurt huh.” Ari said in a mocking way.“ Stop, I'm being serious!” I glared at Ari and he giggled.Recalling what happened that night I shaked my head, the way Selena looked at Mateo at the hospital wasn't intimate at all or showed she likes him." Maybe...just maybe I might have made a mistake!" I mutter to myself.My thoughts still swirling, I try to push away the image of Selena and Mateo at the hospital, but it continues to haunt me. I find myself replaying the scene over and over in my mind, my doubts about my initial reaction growing stronger. "Maybe I was w
Jasper POVAri, noticing my look nodded "Sure, nothing. And that's why your jaw is so tense, you're looking like you're about to murder someone with your bare hands."I try to maintain my composure, shifting my gaze from Mateo and Selena to Ari. "I just don't like seeing Selena with some guy I don't know, that's all" I admit." Ahh, I see!” Ari nods, "You're worried about her, right?" he asked,"You don't want to see her get hurt huh.” Ari said in a mocking way.“ Stop, I'm being serious!” I glared at Ari and he giggled.Recalling what happened that night I shaked my head, the way Selena looked at Mateo at the hospital wasn't intimate at all or showed she likes him." Maybe...just maybe I might have made a mistake!" I mutter to myself.My thoughts still swirling, I try to push away the image of Selena and Mateo at the hospital, but it continues to haunt me. I find myself replaying the scene over and over in my mind, my doubts about my initial reaction growing stronger. "Maybe I was wro
Jasper POVAfter minutes sitted, Mrs Gonzalez walked in instead... " I forgot to make this announcement, we will be having a dinner party, you all can bring your partner!" Mrs Gonzalez said and walked out.“ Dinner party?” Everyone exclaimed happily.On hearing this my heart sank knowing fully well Selena and Mateo will undoubtedly attend the dinner party together, and the thought of seeing them as a couple made me so weak.The class continues, but my mind weren't there. Should I stay home or go? I wonder. "Is there any reason I can state so i won't go to the dinner party?" I asked Ari. "Nah, you need to be present." He replied. I glanced over at Selena and Mateo for a while and nod to myself, " I'll just stay home,after all it's weekend" I said to myself. After class I left and went home.*******it's weekend already and i stayed back in my room. Valerie still hasn't forgiven me from the misunderstanding will had because of Selena. On a second thought I realized my world has been
Selena POVI glanced up as soon as Jasper got asked the question, hearing this question posed to Jasper.I tried to keep my expression neutral, but inside, I was reeling. Does Jasper still have feelings for me?I watched as Jasper hesitated, his face turned a shade paler. Was he lying when he told me before that he will love me forever and will always be crazy about me without letting go? But then he lied and fell out of love for me! He cheated. My heart raced as I observed Jasper's reaction to the question. I know too well there was more to the story than he was letting on.Jasper seemed to be wrestling with himself, and I found myself unable to look away. I want to know what he would say.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Jasper spoke. "I..." he began, his voice wavering slightly. "I can't answer that!" he filled a glass and gulped it down.... “ What?”Jasper finished his drink and slammed the glass on the table. Others started murmuring. Some teased him, while others lo
Levi POV“I like the sound of that.”Aviva laughed, “It sounds pretty good to me too, Mr. Levi,” “I think we’re going to have a lot of fun together.”The reception began, Aviva and I were swept up in laughter, dancing, and celebration.Our friends and family surrounded us, toasting to our happiness and offering us their love and support.And as we dance our arms wrapped around each other, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the life I had been given.“I love you, Aviva,” I whispered to her ear.“And I love you, Levi.”******It's been three months already and we've been happy together. I walked into the bedroom to see Aviva seated wearing a red lingeries. " huh!" I pulled my suit off, and was about jumping on her when she stretched a kit to my face. I stared at the pregnancy test in shock,while Aviva smiled.“Well, It's like you’re going to be a Dad soon.”I laughed, placing my hand on my lips “You are one sneaky woman, Aviva,” I pulled her close for a hug. “I can’t be more happie
Levi POVIt's been two weeks already and I still need to get a lot done, and I missed my flight because of it all and it hurts knowing Aviva would be worried sick. " Sir you have a call" The receptionist directed the call to me. " Yes, who is..." " Levi!" I heard Aviva's voice. " I'm sorry Aviva i would need to stay another two weeks" " What do you mean you....But Levi, the wedding,” she stammered, “We can’t put it off any longer.”"I know, But the company needs me. I have to stay. I’m so sorry.”“But Levi,” she protested, “I don’t understand! How could you do this to me?”“I never wanted this to happen.”“Well, it did happen!” she snapped, “And now our wedding is ruined. “You don’t understand, I have to do this!”“And what about me?” she cried out, “Do I not matter anymore? Do our plans not matter anymore?” she yelled back. " I'm a laughing stock now, being told my soon to be husband ran off" she yelled again on the phone. I felt my heart sink as Aviva’s words. She’s right. I h
Aviva POVI Stared at the ring as Levi slid it into my fingers. This moment is everything I had ever dreamed of, everything I had ever wanted. I couldn’t believe all we had been through, after all the pain and heartache, Levi was still here. He had forgiven me, and he loved me a situation that has been both humbling and exhilarating.I couldn’t stop staring at the ring. As I looked up from the ring, Levi’s face was filled with happiness and relief. “I love you, Aviva,” he whispered.I smiled, my heart fluttering. “I love you too, Levi,” I said, pulling him closer for a kiss. “I promise to love and cherish you for as long as we both shall live.” I pulled him up and we embraced, the waves crashed against the shore, the sound of the ocean mingling with the beating of my hearts."Congratulations!" i got startled by the loud shout from behind me, i looked back to see Mom, Levi's mom, dad and his friends with lots of other people. Levi laughed softly, wrapping his arms around me.“I figur
Levi POVFIVE MONTHS LATER. It's been five months now, Aviva is doing better and so am I. For the past months I've been searching for the right time to make it official but it hasn't been easy and I really want this to be a special day that can't be forgotten but how? I keep asking myself.The past five months had been filled with whirlwind of emotions, as Aviva and I worked together to heal the wounds left by Elara’s treachery. But through it all, our love had grown stronger. And it’s the best time to make it forever. I found myself staring out the window, I smiled, a sudden idea forming in my mind. Perhaps that was it….the perfect setting for what I had in mind. But how? i keep asking myself, i want to make it alright but it's..... I sighed. The idea of doing that was both exhilarating and terrifying.She’s the love of my life, the one person who had seen me at my weakest and still loved me unconditionally. But how to make it special? I paced the floor, my thoughts racing with idea
Levi POV I stared at Aviva, happy she came to terms with what happened and at the same time careful and hoping i'm making the right decision, i love her so much and the thought of her betraying me was so..... I looked into her eyes, I saw the love and devotion there, but also the regret and remorse for her past mistakes.She had betrayed me, there was no doubt about that. But I couldn’t help but feel that there was still something worth fighting for between us.I took her hand in mine, feeling the warmth and comfort of her touch. It felt so right, so familiar, as if our connection transcended the pain and mistrust of the past.We stood there, in silence, my mind raced with thoughts of the future. What would happen to us, now that we had decided to give things another try? Could we truly move past the pain and hurt of the past, or would the scars of Elara’s betrayal linger on. And yet, as I looked into Aviva’s eyes, I knew that this was a risk worth taking. I had loved her before, a
Aviva POV I stared at the camera in tears, Mom couldn't stand anymore and she almost fell down and was held. " What will you do to Elara Rutherford, I mean Paige?" the reporter asked, and immediately i cleared my tears, " All we want is justice, i want her to rot in hell where she belongs, finding out she ruined my dad's business to ruin our family and had to deceive me into walking for her is absurd and inhuman," I replied, shaking from tears. The cameras flashed and the reporter pushed for more. My heart ached, Mom’s sobs ringing in my ears as I struggled to find the words to convey the depth of my despair.“Elara Rutherford is a monster,” I exclaimed, recalling everything I've gone through since Dad’s passing. “She took everything from me. My father, my home, my future. And for what? For her own twisted satisfaction?” I closed my eyes, the image of Dad’s smiling face when I was younger “I wish I could see him one more time,” I whispered, the pain in my chest almost unbearable. “I
Levi POVThe guard’s eyes widened in surprise, a look of shock and anger on their faces. “You little bastard!” he snarled, lunging forward again.But this time, I was ready. I sidestepped his advance, my fist punching his jaw in a swift, powerful strike with all my strength.The guard stumbled back, his eyes rolling back in his head as he collapsed to the ground. I didn’t waste a moment. I dove towards the gun, grabbing it just as the first guard charged at me.I aimed the gun at the first guard, my finger trembling on the trigger. “Don’t move,” I shouted with a newfound confidence. “Don’t make me shoot.”The guard hesitated, his expression shifting from anger to fear. “What do you want?” he asked, his voice shaky with terror.I smirked, my eyes narrowing.“Sorry to disappoint you, But you’re going to wish I was dead by the time I’m through with you.”The guard took a step backwards, his eyes darting around the room. with my last strength I fought against him. The guard stumbled backwar
Levi POVMom’s face changed and her voice shaked in fury. “You monster,” she spat, her hands trembling at her sides. “You destroyed my life. You destroyed everything I loved.”Elara laughed out loud, “And now I’m going to destroy your son,” she said. “And there’s nothing you can do to stop me.”My heart pounds while my blood boiled as I listened to Elara’s taunts. I wanted nothing more than to burst out of my hiding spot and confront her, to make her pay for what she had done to my family. But I knew I couldn’t. Not yet. Not until we had the proof we needed to bring her down for good.I watched as mom screamed in pain,“You’re wrong,” she yelled. “You may have taken everything else from me,” Mom continued, “But you will never take my son. Never!.”Elara’s smile faded, “You think you can stop me? You’re pathetic. Weak. You’re no match for me.” “You underestimate me, Paige, And you underestimate my son.”“ Don't even go there!”" Killing Colin doesn't mean you are all that, you killed
Levi POVThe paramedics were swarming around us, pulling us from the wreckage, shouting instructions and checking for injuries. I could barely understand what they were saying, my mind still reeling from the shock of the crash.“James!” I called out, searching for him amidst the chaos. “James, where are you?”A moment later, one of the paramedics led him over to me, his face covered in blood and bruises.“Boss,” he said, his voice weak but alive. “We made it. We actually made it.”The paramedics loaded us into the ambulance, as they checked our vitals and monitored our injuries. I was in shock, my body shaking uncontrollably.“You’re going to be okay, Mr,” one of the paramedics assured me. “Just hold tight, we’re almost there.”I nodded, too exhausted to do anything else. And as the ambulance sped away, I found myself thinking of Aviva.realizing she did well by deciding to stay in Global reach, it's obvious who did this to me. Elara and I'm certain the authorities informed her about