After Tommy sent the maid to patch up Jasmine yesterday, she was served her food in bed before taking a long nap as recovery for what's to come the next day.
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The sun is currently peeking from the horizon as the place was still dark. Everyone was sound asleep except for the devil himself.
Tommy entered Jasmine's bedroom as quiet as a mouse, watching the teenager sleep peacefully as a smirk painted on his lips. "Jasmine!" He called out earning nothing but soft snores. "Jasmine, if you don't get up, right now, you'll face the consequences," he said, raising a half bucket of cold water as his smirk widened. "Tommy! Leave me alone," she mumbled, turning on her side before her body shot up due to the cold substance soaking through the clothes sticking against her skin.
"WHAT THE HELL, TOMMY!" She yelled as anger was clearly heard from her voice. "I told you to get up or you'll face the consequences," he simply said, annoying her even more. "You're f**king insane, Tommy," she said as Tommy's face hardened. "You want me to teach you, what is respect again, Jasmine?" Tommy asked as his voice deepened and his eyes darken.
Jasmine gulped slowly, pulling her legs up to her chest, not taking her eyes off Tommy, who glared dangerously at her. "I'm sorry, Tommy," she mumbled as Tommy's smirk returned, satisfied with her change of attitude. "Get ready, we're starting training right away," he said walking towards the door.
"What about breakfast?" She asked as he continued to walk towards the door before answering her question. "Never train on a full stomach, we eat and recover after," he said before exiting the room.
Jasmine sighed, before glancing at the alarm clock on the nightstand beside the bed.
(4:45 a.m) -_-
Running her hands over her face, Jasmine sighed again before dragging herself off the bed and towards the bathroom. As she entered the bathroom, Jasmine stood in front of the sink, staring at her reflection with so much pity.
"Look at you, Jasmine, so weak, so pathetic," she mumbled, glaring at herself before splashing some water upon her face.
"Can Tommy really help someone like her?" A question constantly roaming around in her head.
(MEANWHILE… TOMMY DOWNSTAIRS)
Tommy stood downstairs near the staircase waiting for Jasmine's arrival. Tommy was beginning to get impatient as he waited until he got a call. "Hello!" He answered as his voice came out cold. A female voice was heard over the phone as he smirked. "Yes, meet me at the usual spot, and don't worry, I'm bringing the girl," he said before ending the call.
"JASMINE! GET DOWN HERE!" Tommy yelled, getting more frustrated until he heard a sigh. There she was lazily walking down the stairs in black leggings that sat on her upper waist, a black crop top, and a black jacket. Her hair was in two cornrows and her facial expression showed frustration and tiredness.
"Are you ready?" He asked as Jasmine rolled her eyes, pissing Tommy off. "What did I tell you about rolling those eyes, huh?" He asked as his voice got deeper. "I'm sorry, okay, but can you blame me, you woke me up after in the morning, I'm hungry and my body still slightly hurts from yesterday," she said as they both exited the mansion, walking towards a car that was already up and running for them to leave.
"Get used to it because we'll be training every day from this day onwards," he said getting into the car followed by her. "Every day? Are you crazy, do you want to kill me?" She asked as he scoffed as they left the mansion, heading towards their destination. "I'm not trying to kill you, Jasmine, you exaggerate too much," he said as Jasmine gave him a 'really, then what are you trying to do' look as he chuckled.
"If you really want to know, then I'm trying to create a better and stronger version of you pathetic, weak self," he simply said as Jasmine's jaw dropped in shock earning a genuine laugh from Tommy. "What's wrong, cat got your tongue?" he teased as Jasmine angrily sunk down the seat.
"You really are heartless, you just simply said that as if it wouldn't hurt my feelings," she said staring out the window as Tommy glanced at her. "That's your problem, Jas, you feel too much, you take things to heart too easily," he said. "Whatever, Tommy, where are we going anyway?" She asked still having her gaze outside the window.
"We're going to my base, there's someone, I want you to meet," he said as Jasmine nods. The rest of the journey was fairly quiet as music played throughout the car.
"Why are you doing all this, Tommy?" Jasmine asked, finally turning towards Tommy's direction as he sighed. "Jas, what part of, I'm trying to-
"Yes! I got that part, but you're a heartless mafia, you could've left me that night but you chose to save me, why?" She asked as Tommy felt kind of offended hearing those words from Jasmine.
"You're right Jasmine, I'm a heartless monster and yes, I saved you that night, so you should be grateful that I did instead of asking stupid questions," he coldly said as his voice darken and his hands tightly grip the steering wheel. The car suddenly came to a stop as Tommy shut off the engine. "Tommy, I just ask a simple question, why are you getting so worked-
"Get out, we're here," he dryly said, exiting the car leaving Jasmine dumbfounded before she eventually exited the car as well. Tommy was way ahead of Jasmine as she tried to catch up. Jasmine had no idea why Tommy was so upset but then again, ever since she met Tommy, he was never happy.
Men guarded Tommy's base as they got closer. Once they saw their boss, they immediately greeted him but as soon as they saw Jasmine, their body tense up. "Don't worry, she's with me," Tommy said as the men got back in their places. Jasmine felt awkward and out of place, Tommy slightly looked over his shoulder to see if she was alright and by the look on her caramel, an oval face, she was indeed uncomfortable.
Soon a guy walked up to Tommy as they pulled each other into a friendly hug, Jasmine was surprised to see a genuine small smile painted on the mafia's lips as he embraced the guy. "What's up, Tom!" The guy greeted before his eyes shifted towards Jasmine as a smirk found his lips, Jasmine felt more uncomfortable.
"You were really serious about training this girl huh, Tom?" He asked, almost shocked that his friend is going out of his way to training a girl he just met. Tommy rolled his eyes at his friend before turning towards Jasmine, signaling her to come closer. "Jasmine, I'd like you to meet my right hand, Gray," he said as Jasmine blankly stared at Gray before nodding. "Nice to meet you, Gray," she mumbled, immediately avoiding his gaze as he chuckled. "She's shy, huh?" Gray asked as Tommy scoffed. "You should be grateful, she ain't talking her ass off, asking questions and shit," Tommy said, as he continued to walk with Jasmine and Gray behind him.
Jasmine glared at his back before mumbling. "Asshole!" which both he and Gray clearly heard which made Gray chuckle again. "Don't worry, you'll get used to him being an asshole sometimes," Gray whispered, earning a small smile from Jasmine. "Gray, if you don't want a death wish right now, I suggest you shut up," Tommy said as Jasmine unconsciously giggled, softening Tommy's heart just a little.
"Come on, Tom, I'm just trying to lighten up the mood and clearly it worked, by the way, Scar is looking for you," he said as Jasmine furrowed. "Who's Scar?" She asked. "That's the person, I want you to meet," Tommy said as Gray's eyes widened. "Wait, you want Scar to train her, Tommy, damn good luck, Jasmine," Gray said, patting Jasmine's shoulder.
"Shut up, Gray, nothing is wrong with Scar, don't you have a business to deal with?" Tommy asked as Gray raised his hands in surrender. "Alright, chill, by the way, it was nice meeting you, Jasmine," he said as Jasmine smiled towards him before he left.
"Tommy, I hope you didn't hire someone to murder me," Jasmine said, as they both entire a training room. "Girl, ain't nobody here to murder your pretty little self," a woman from across the room said as Tommy smiled moving towards her.
Jasmine stared at the two as they embraced each other before they turned towards her. "Jasmine, come here, I want to introduce you to someone," Tommy said as Jasmine moved towards him while wearing a blank expression. "Meet Scarlet, aka Scar, she will be your trainer, she'll be training you to fight," he said as Jasmine scanned her from top to bottom.
Scar was a beautiful, built woman, light in color, about 5 inches taller than Jasmine, with long black straight hair that was messily placed in a ponytail. She had big lips, flawless eyes, and a cute nose then there was the meaning behind her name Scar. On the right side of her neck was a scar that added to her look. Scar looked skillful and it immediately intimated Jasmine.
"I see, she's an observer, Tom," she said, not taking her eyes off Jasmine. "She is, now ladies, have fun, I'll come to pick you back up Jasmine," Tommy said, patting Scar's back before walking towards Jasmine. "Don't worry, Scar will teach you everything she knows," he said, patting her hair before leaving.
Scar just stood there staring at Jasmine before she decided to break the silence. "Alright, since we already got over the introduction stage, how about we start with the basics," she said as Jasmine tilted her head. "And what's that?" Jasmine asked following behind Scar. "Boxing, you gotta get that heart up and running," She said, tossing her a pair of boxing gloves.
After struggling a bit with boxing gloves, Jasmine finally stood in front of Scar, who stood in her stands. "Are you ready, kid?" She asked as a smirk found her lips. "Yes, I guess," Jasmine replied, earning a sigh from Scar. "I don't want to hear that, Jasmine, when you're fighting, there's no turning back, no hesitation," Scar said as Jasmine nods.
"Good, now fix your stands, hands up, I want you to look at me as if I was your worst enemy," she said getting back into her stands as Jasmine clenched her jaw, tightening her fist. "Now, Jasmine, are you ready?" She asked. "I'm ready!" Jasmine mumbled before Scar signaled her to go.
Hit! Hit! Hit!
Over and over is all that she heard. The sound of her boxing gloves hitting hard against Scar's pads.
Hit! Hit!
She dodged the swing coming at her from Scar, who smirked stepping closer.
"Come on, Jasmine, is that all you gotta?"
Hit!
"Harder Jasmine!"
Hit! Hit!
"Is that all you got, Jasmine, your punches are weak and pathetic," Scar said as the words she said finally sank into Jasmine's head.
Thinking back on how she felt when she lost the most important person in her life made her anger raised, thinking back on how she feared her bastard father every time he would lay a hand on her made her anger raised even more and thinking back on how she felt when she watched the building that held a lot of memories burn to the ground with the last person she considers family inside of it made her explode.
Hit! Hit! Hit! Hit!
"Yes, Jasmine, now we're talking,"
"Hit! Hit! Hit! Kick!
"Come on, Jasmine, no mercy!"
Hit! Kick! Hit! Hit!
"Good job, Jasmine," Scar congratulated as Jasmine stood there breathing heavily before wiping the sweat off her forehead. "Again!" Jasmine said as Scar smirked. "That's what I want to hear,"
"She's good, Tommy," Gray said as both he and Tommy watched as the teenager trained. "She reminds me of someone," Gray continued as Tommy turned to look at him. "I need you to go pick somebody up," Tommy said as Gray furrowed.
"Who?" He asked.
"Lucifer Dankworth!"
"I think it's time for me to meet the man who created Jasmine's demons."
TO BE CONTINUED...
After training with Scar, Jasmine was beyond exhausted, her body was in so much pain and she just wanted to go home. Tommy didn't show up like he said he would totally pissing Jasmine off. Scar had begun to like Jasmine as it reminded her of her boss in his teenage years and if Tommy intended to create a more powerful, skillful, and untouchable version of Jasmine then the mafia world has something to watch out for.
Tommy returned home after teaching Jasmine's father a good lesson. Scar had called him to inform him that she had taken Jasmine home, which he was grateful for. Both he and Gray were seated inside of his car outside the mansion."What are you going to tell her?"
PREVIOUSLY ON QUEEN...
Previously on Queen Jasmine's eyes snapped open as she heard Scar coming back into the living room. Scar's face wore an apologetic expression causing Jasmine's heart to drop to her feet.
Previously on Queen "But I changed my mind, you deserve a punishment,"
Previously on Queen"Bullshit, who the hell was she, Scarlette?" Jasmine asked using her full name as Scar sighed."Her name is Isabelle Martin, she's Tommy's ex-girlfriend."
Jasmine slowly stood up with a small smile on her face as she crossed her arms, "Oh, well, how was the mission?" She asked in an amused tone, pretending like she didn't hear what he had said before. Tommy raised an eyebrow as a playful smirk was displayed on his lips. "Alright then, practice is over, come with me, love," he said sticking his hand out as Jasmine glared at it while biting her lip. Scar and Mack stood back watching in amusement, "Fine, but I'm only going because I don't want to work out anymore with unisex Mackenzie," she said taking his hand as Scar snickered, while Mack rolled his eyes, "Funny, Jasmine," he said sarcastically as Jasmine winked at him, "Alright, you two, we're off, keep me updated on anything that happens, Scar," he s
Tommy was mentally controlling himself to not murder someone as he heard his ex's name come out of Jasmine's mouth. He had no idea how Jasmine knew about his ex, but he's about to find out. In the car on their to the mansion, Jasmine nor Tommy said a word to each other. They both were pissed but for different reasons.
Two years had passed back when everything had happened, and since then things had drastically changed, in an extremely good way and also in a sad way as well. Stying truthful to her word and promise to her little brother, Tamara had taken Jasmine and the twins, and flee to Flordia, her and Tommy's hometown. It was just them, Derek had passed away during the war between Tommy and Stephen. He died saving Tamara and their baby, who was unknown to them.Tamara was severely heartbroken but his death made her love him more, and now she gets to tell their son, Alexander, every night before he goes to bed, how brave his father was for saving their lives, which made their son look up and adore his father.Tamara also become an aunt to a beautiful two-year-old baby girl named Lori. She was the most beautiful combination of both Jasmine and Tommy. She was named after Lorraine, which made the twins fall in love with her especially Laura, who often helps Jasmine take ca
Laura and Tamara quickly but gently helped Jasmine move out of the house. As they were leaving, the lifeless bodies of both Tommy and Stephen's men were on the floor. Jasmine looked around in desperation for Tommy, who along with Stephen was nowhere to be found, "Where is he?" Jasmine asked as Tamara looked around, "I'm not sure, I don't see Derek or Stephen either," she replied before Gray runs up to them, "Where's Scar and Lauren?" He asked as Laura looked away, "They stayed back," Tamra replied as Gray's eyes widened, "Stayed back, but Tommy told them to-"They're not leaving, okay, they found out who killed Lori," Laura said as Jasmine looked at her, "I'm sorry that I couldn't do anything, Ray," she said as Laura smiled weakly, "It's not your fault, Jas, the important thing is that she's in a better place and you're safe now," she said as Jasmine's eyes welled up with tears as she nodded before looking back at Gray, who was staring at her swollen stomach in awe, "Where's
During the night, Tommy and his gang were getting ready to go rescue Jasmine. Nobody had said after the phone call as they were busy getting to walk out alive or die. Tommy was ready to kill the bastards that took his wife away from him, and he was showing no mercy to anyone. They had messed with the queen of his empire, and whoever stood in his way was going to lose their lives. Although Tommy stated simple instructions, Lauren made a promise to herself that she wasn't going to leave that place until she kills the person that killed her sister. She made sure to leave her sister out of it knowing that she would try to talk her out of it, but nothing was going to change her decision. If the person who killed Lorraine thought that she deserves to go back to her maker, then Lauren thinks the person deserves that as well. Everyone had cleared out from the house leaving no evidence or trance that signifies that anyone was ever in the house in the first place.
Alone in the comfort of his silent room was the leader of the most fierce gang group, which was mentally falling apart. After Lorraine's funeral, everyone had returned to the house to continue their search for Jasmine, but they did so emotionlessly. Tommy had dismissed the twins, who had been locked up in a room together as they grieve the loss of their older sister.Lorraine's death opened the members' eyes and turned their hopeful thoughts into negative ones. For all they know, Jasmine could end up just like Lorraine, but they didn't dare to voice their opinion, especially when their leader is in such a sensitive state as he forced him to continue their search for his wife.After failing Lorraine, Tommy, for the first time in forever, felt fear and trepidation. He couldn't lose Jasmine or his child, that wasn't an option, he needed to find them, or else he had no reason to live anymore. They were the reason why he continued with his life and nothing, or n
Grief is the price we have to pay for love... Nobody ever thought that this was how the gang would've reunited with each other. They were hoping and praying that everyone would walk out alive, but it seems like the world had something in store for them. Everyone was gathered in the graveyard, where the souls of those who had passed away now rest. Wearing the traditional color black, the gang stood in front of the casket of their teammate, close friend, sister, and mother. The atmosphere around them was dishearted and depressing, the wind was very still, and there was immense silence. The sun was nowhere to be seen as the dark, grumpy clouds completely covered it. The moment the gang had retrieved Lorriane's body, the twins immediately decided to bury her in Paris, which was where she had passed, just like she advised them to do. Flashback... Lorraine had g
Days were beginning to feel quite odd and Stephen noticed, his anxiety levels were growing higher and higher and he had no idea why. His mother still wouldn't answer his calls making him more anxious and worried. Stephen still hadn't left his room, so he had no idea what was going on in the hideout that he was staying at. Worrying about his mother and his theory about Tommy finding his location, Stephen made a call to one of his men that was back at home. Getting in touch with the man, Stephen immediately ordered him to go find out what was going on with his mother. Impatiently pacing back and forth, Stephen's phone suddenly began to ring causing his heart to skip a beat. He picked up the phone with shaking hands before placing it near his ear, "Speak!" He ordered as the man immediately began to tell him all that's been happening back at him. Stephen's blood went cold as he listened to the unfortunate news. The man called Stephen over and over, but there was no respons
It's been two days since Austin confronted Stephen, and it's been two days since Stephen's men had seen him. It was early that morning when Austin decided to check up on Jasmine. Standing in front of her door, he took a deep breath before opening it. Upon opening the door, Jasmine's head snapped towards it as her heart race. Austin stood frozen at the open door entrance, not expecting her to be awake this early. Upon being greeted by a pair of familiar gray eyes, Jasmine slightly calms down. Austin stood awkwardly in front of the door, glazing at everything but her, while Jasmine's eyes were glued to him, "Are you alright, Austin?" She asked as Austin cleared his throat before looking into her eyes, "I'm fine, I thought you would've been asleep, it's pretty early," he said as Jasmine tilted her head, "I was thought to never let my guard down, to never get comfortable in the face of danger," she said as Austin smirked, "Looks like you learned for the best," he said in a
Stephen pressed his hand against his wounded shoulder as he glared at Austin while panting, who stared back at him with no emotion, "What the f**k is wrong with you?" He yelled as Austin walked towards him with his gun in his hand, "That's for being a f**king retard," he replied as Stephen glared at him, "Have you lost your f**king mind?" He gritted through his teeth as the pain from his wound caused beads of sweat to form on his forehead, "Have you, what the f**k were thinking when you locked Jasmine up?" He asked as Stephen rolled his eyes, "Oh, she's fine," he said in an emotionless tone causing Austin to clench his jaw.Suddenly dreadful scream escaped from Stephen's lips as Austin punched him the face before pressing down on his wounded shoulder, "Oh she's far from okay, and because of your dumbass she almost lost her baby," he said as Stephen began to laugh, "Not my f**king problem, that little b*tch should've died," he said before Austin punched him in the face o
Lorraine woke up in a cold, empty bed as her sore, wore out body laid wrapped up in the warm covers. Her hair was a tangled mess and her once flawless body was covered in bruises and love marks, which shows evidence of the incredible lovemaking that she experienced with Antonio last night. As she thought about the erotic yet beautiful moments of last night, she looked beside her as her hand reached to caress the once occupied space that Antonio kept warm, which was no cold.It was now such an obvious suspicion, she had fallen madly in love with this man. A man, who's supposed to be her enemy, yet every bone, muscle, and nerve in her body yearns for him and his irresistible tone. Her heart raced as she remembered that unforgettable night. The way he kissed her, touch her, admired her, whispered to her, and made love to her had Lorraine dizzy as it was too much for her to process.But all good things always seemed to end, and she tried not to get her hopes up