Jasper POV" Sir!" The managing director and some staff glanced at each other." You'll be sending daily reports to me, and I'll be sending a visitor to the company every time, make sure you don't slack off because I'm not here!"" No, I won't sit," he shaked his head, swallowing hard, trying to hide the uncertainty that's written all over his face. " We'll be sure to keep things running smoothly in your absence. But... if I may ask, sir, where are you going?""That's not for you to worry about. Just focus on doing your job, and everything will be fine."The staff exchange nervous glances, unsure of what to say or do next.With nothing else to say I turned to leave. "Keep me updated," I called over my shoulder. "And don't disappoint me."I walked round the company for the last time before heading to my car, got in and zoomed off."I'll take the car, you don't need to sell it" Noah took my car key from the table as soon as I told him I can't take my car with me to the states so I'll be
Jasper POV"Valerie?" " Yes sir, should I let her in?" The staff asked.Contemplating for a while I nod, " yes!"" Sir, what about....."" Continue with it, you're doing great" I said to Mr Morris who nod and left.“Hi!” Valerie walked into my office smiling.Why is she here? And what could she possibly want? I wondered. “It's been a while." She walked closer.“I didn't expect to see you here." I smiled awkwardly.“Oh,” She shrugs, " I thought it was time to catch up.” She took a step closer to me "So, how have you been?" I shifts in myseat, feeling uneasy under her gaze. "I've been... fine. Just busy with work." I leaned back on my office chair. Acting at ease while deep down I really don't know why she is here!”Valerie laughed and took a seat opposite, “don't play coy with me, Jasper. I know you've been busy with more than just work." She paused, shaking her head "And I think you know exactly why I'm here."I narrowed my eyes trying to get what she meant, "What is it?"She smil
Jasper POVHe opens Vera's gift first, revealing a pair of cufflinks, each one engraved with his initials. "Oh, these are lovely!" he exclaims, holding them up to the light.Next, he unwraps my gift, revealing a bottle of an expensive whiskey. "Ah, my favorite!" he Exclaimed.In hours the time struck 5pm, and uncle Santos got ready. Vera and I did the same.Inside the car Vera and I join him."Let's go!" We arrived at the venue, the lights dimmed and the music pumping. Guests are already filling the hall, laughing and chatting over glasses of champagne. Uncle Santos greeted with cheers and applause, his smile wider than ever as he made his way through the crowd."Thank you all for coming!" he said, holding up his glass."I am honored to have you all amazing people in my life," Uncle Santos continues, his gaze on everyone as he turns "Each and every one of you has played a part in making me who I am today.”He turns to Vera and I, "And to my two favorite people in the world thank yo
Jasper POV" I don't know where she leaves." I lean back on the chair, not interested in taking her home." Take her to our home, she'll be fine there" Uncle Santos suggest." Vera can take her there herself. I still need a lot of time to enjoy the day before it ends"." Vera is busy, she has a lot to do before the day ends. just take her home you can come back to enjoy the day" Uncle Santos add.Faced with no other option, I reluctantly agreed to take Valerie home. I helped her to her feet, surprised at how unsteady she is on her feet. Shaking her head sideways, dancing to the soft music played. Frustrated I pull her closer. And then felt her hand on my arm."Waaa, you're so strong," she murmurs, her eyes barely open. Uncle Santos chuckled.I closed my eyes for a moment, trying to control my growing anger. I thought I'll begin having my life to myself at this point then decide my next move but this...this...drunk... She pushed backwards and I had to drag her closer again."Come on!
Selena POVMom and Dad found out about my separation with Jasper and hell went loss. But I made them understand why and why I needed to heal. It's been a month now and I'm much better. I no longer dream of Theo's demise. I've taken a long break from modeling and I'm still contemplating if I will go back or if I won't.Knock! Knock! I heard a knock on my door. " Come in" I called out, looking at the door's direction.My door got opened and the maid walked in. " Your dad wants to see you!" She inform me." Where is he?" " At the living room with your mom, they told me to call you".I got up from my bed, smoothing out my dress as I head to the living room. My mind races trying to think of what my parents might want to talk to me about.I entered the living room, and my parents turned to my face, their expressions unreadable."Selena, we have something important to discuss with you," mom broke the silent motioning for me to take a seat on the couch. " Is there any problem? why the sudde
Selena POVFor a moment, I frozed in place, my mind racing as I tries to process this unexpected encounter. I felt emotions swirling through me: surprise, anger, confusion, and even a hint of nostalgia.I tear my gaze away from Jasper and took my seat, My heart still racing. As Mrs. Gonzalez begins the lesson, I try to focus on the lecture, but my mind keeps wandering back to Jasper.What is he doing here? I wonder. Is he here for the same reason I'm here? And why is he looking at her like that?I glanced at him out of the corner of my eyes, trying to read his expression, but his expression remains unreadable, his gaze fixed on the professor.Realizing he isn't bordered like I was I decided to face the class, I brought out a note and a pen and started joting. Not giving any attention to him by telling myself he's just a seat mate am meeting for the first time.I focused on the professor's lecture, jotting down notes with intense concentration. But despite my best efforts, I can't comp
Jasper POV I got home to find Vera and Uncle Santos talking in the living room, I threw my bag on the couch and sat down, leaning back on thr seat in thought." What is it?" Uncle Santos asked, exchanging glances with Vera.I sighed then let out " I met Selena today!" I broke the news " Selena? Where? isn't she in Boston Hills? Is she here to plead with you? Or need you back?" Vera asked." I don't know, I met her today in class,"" You mean at the business school?" Uncle Santos asked and I nod. I clenched my jaw, the frustration of the day's events still fresh in my mind."I can't believe she's here, I was trying to move on with my life, and now she shows up out of nowhere?"Vera shakes her head. "Maybe it's just a coincidence," she offers, “ maybe she will leave soon!” "Yeah, right," I scoff. "What are the odds of her enrolling in the same school, at the same time as me?”"Even if she does, that shouldn't be a problem"." Or should I leave the business school?" I asked." You ca
Colin POV I've gotten a little better although I've been in the hospital for weeks and the doctor advised I stay for some extra weeks. Olivia has been with me all these while, she has been the best, my rock and everything taking care of me, attending to my needs and making sure I get better soon.And I kept falling for her each day, I think she will be my last bus stop...maybe. But I hope it comes true. I lay on the hospital bed while she sat close to me, cleaning my skin with a wet towel…My heart flutters as I watch Olivia tend to me with such care and gentleness. "You're so good at this," I said softly, a smile tugging at the corners of my mouth. "Are you sure you're not a nurse in disguise?"Olivia chuckles, "Nope, just a girl who cares about you." She pauses for a sec. "And I'm glad you're getting better. You really had me worried for a while there.”My eyes meet Olivia's as she suddenly leans over me, her hand gently brushing my hair out of my face."I was worried too, I thoug
Aviva POVWe sat there, holding hands, glancing around nervously"So, where do we go from here?" I asked, After minutes.Levi smiled, "We’ll take things one day at a time,”“Will you go back to the states soon?” I popped the question, i don’t want Levi to leave i really don’t want him to leave. I want him to stay. Levi stared into my eyes and smiled. " I'll need to, I'm not done with my studies there yet, so..you get it!" he smiled awkwardly."When?" I asked,"When will you go back?"Levi placed his hand on mine, patting my hands, "In a month or two ,and mind you, It's not going to be forever, we'll definitely keep in touch. I promise, and I'll come back to visit whenever I have space. And I'll literally make space."" Alright," I nod even though I'm not okay with it. " So what should we do next?" "How about a real date?" "A real date?" I repeat, "What do you have in mind?"Levi leaned in closer, "How about we go to the beach? We could watch the sunset and then grab some dinner at t
Aviva POV My stomach fluttered as I stood there, still lost in the intensity of Levi's gaze. His words had hit me and had made my heart flutter, and I could feel blood rushing to my cheeks."I want you to know…." I trailed off and swallowed hard. "that I've never stopped thinking about you. I've missed you every day since we stopped talking, but I was too stubborn to admit it."We suddenly heard a door crack open and Levi quickly turned back and then faced me, " That might be my mom. She's on her way here to wish me good night. Can we meet tomorrow?""Sure," I stepped back, giving Levi some space, and tried to regain my composure. "Just tell me where and when."Levi glanced over his shoulder, listening for the sound of footsteps. "Meet me at the cafe downtown tomorrow at noon, We can talk more then."I nodded, and before I could say anything else, Levi leaned forward and pressed a quick kiss to my cheek. "Goodnight, Aviva," he whispered, his breath tickling my skin. Levi turned to le
Aviva POVI gasped, shutting my mouth with my hands and pulled myself back into my room. I watched Levi step out of the car and glance over at our house. I can't let him see me. Dad had already issued his ultimatum and made it clear that I was on probation but still I refuse being on one. If Levi saw me trying to escape, he might try to help, and that would only make things worse. I held my breath and pressed myself against the wall, praying Levi wouldn't catch a glimpse of me through the window. After a few tense moments, I breathed a sigh of relief as Levi walked into their house ,probably not expecting me to be standing at the side of my window. The thought of Levi in town, just across the street, made me so excited. If only I could see him, talk to him, tell him what had happened. But that would be foolish, and I knew better. I stood in the darkened corner of my room, keeping a watchful eye on the street. It was getting really dark, and I found myself wishing for it to get very d
Aviva POVDad finally turned to look at me, his expression unreadable. For a long moment, he said nothing, simply staring at me as if he were trying to see into my very soul.At last, he spoke, his voice as hard and cold as steel. "Aviva, I hope you understand the seriousness of your actions today. Not only did you endanger yourself, but you also brought dishonor to our family name. Do you have anything to say for yourself?"I swallowed hard, my throat suddenly feeling dry. "I'm sorry, Dad," I whispered, maybe this will defuse his anger, i bent my head, unable to meet his gaze so everything could die down. Dad's face remained expressionless, his gaze still fixed on me. "Sorry is not enough," he said flatly. "You need to understand that your actions have consequences. You were warned about associating with the Santos family, yet you deliberately disobeyed me. This will not be tolerated."I felt my heart sinking as I listened to his words, knowing that whatever punishment he had in sto
Aviva POVMom, clearly noticing my disheveled appearance, stepped forward and placed a hand on my arm. "Aviva, are you okay? What happened?" she asked.The Vice-Chancellor cleared his throat, clearly uncomfortable with the situation. "I'm afraid there has been an altercation on campus," he began. "Both Aviva and Jeff Benson have been involved, they got into a fight, and there are consequences for their actions."Dad frowned, "What kind of consequences?" he demanded, But then turned to me, "Before that, Aviva, what happened? Why did you and Jeff…Ben get into a fight?"I swallowed hard, trying to find the right words. "He...he was being aggressive, and I tried to defend myself.""And why was he being aggressive?" my mother pressed, glancing at Jeff."Because..." I hesitated, knowing that the truth would only make the situation worse.Dad stepped closer, his eyes narrowing. "Because why, Aviva? Don't make me ask again."I bit my lip, feeling my heart pounding in my chest. "Because he was
Aviva POV"Yes, your parents. This incident must be reported to them, and to the school authorities."My heart pounded, "Follow me," the guard ordered, motioning for Jeff and I to follow him towards the administrative building. As we walked, I caught Jeff shooting me a glare.The security guard led us towards the administrative building,while my heart raced. I knew that once my parents found out about this incident, it wouldn't just be a matter of school gossip. They would be furious.I could picture my father's expression, his disappointment and anger. And my mom.. she would be heartbroken. They had always been so protective of me, and now this.Jeff walked a few steps ahead of me, silent and sullen. I could feel his eyes glancing back at me, but I kept my gaze fixed on the ground.With each step towards the administrative building, my pounds. It wasn't just the thought of getting in trouble with the school authorities that terrified me, it was the thought of my parents finding out a
Aviva POV For a month I heard nothing about Levi, I tried his contact but it wasn't reachable, I got Sam's contact and asked him about Levi but he said nothing and told me he has nothing to say to me. " what do you mean you have nothing to say to me, i really want to know about Levi i haven't heard from him for a month" " That's none of my concern Aviva or whatever you are called" Sam snapped, " You messed with Levi and now you want to know about him, what audacity!" I stared at the screen of my phone, stunned by Sam’s words. How could he just brush me off like that? I know I made a mistake. Despite Sam’s hostility, I decided to keep trying to find out what's up with Levi. I strolled out the house and waited at our gate staring at the Santos house waiting to see if I would catch sight of Levi but I didn't for a week. One evening i waited, staring at the Santos house when I saw the house help walk out with a trash bag. Immediately I came out and followed her from behind, when she
Levi POV"Are you serious?" I asked, glancing around, "Just because Jeff Benson wants something, doesn't mean he will get it. Aviva is a person, not some prize to be won."Sam shrugged, clearly unconvinced. "Look, I'm just telling you how it is. Jeff is the king of this place right now. If he wants Aviva, he'll get her. And once he does, she'll forget all about you." "You don't know Aviva like I do, Sam. She's not some shallow girl who can be bought with money or status and besides her Dad is rich."“ Oh come on, who doesn’t want to have fun with the big guys?” “ She isn’t like that!”Sam shook his head, “I get that you're all in on this, but you need to open your eyes, man. Aviva might be special to you, but she's just another conquest to Jeff. He'll get bored of her in a week and move on to the next girl, and you'll be left picking up the pieces."I scoffed, ignoring Sam's words. "You don't know what you're talking about. Aviva is different. She won’t allow that, I trust her with
Levi POV"I thought you'd be excited about this opportunity, Levi. The program is for gifted students in Tech, and it's a chance for you to further your education in the States. It's a prestigious program, and not everyone gets in."I swallowed hard. "But I...I don't want to go."Mom's brow furrowed in confusion. "Why not? This is a great opportunity, Levi. It could open up so many doors for you and like you always say, you want to work on things yourself without your dad’s help, this is it."I shook my head. "I just…"I just don't want to leave," I said firmly, my eyes meeting Mom's. "I have my life here, my friends, my studies. And while I appreciate the opportunity, it's not what I want right now.""Levi, are you sure about this? This could be a life changing opportunity for you.""I know, Mom," I replied, "But I'm happy with the life I have here. I don't want to uproot everything for this program."Mom's expression hardened as she realized I wasn't budging. "Levi, you're being inc