Jessie's Pov His hand- The way it held my wrist, his thumb unconsciously trailing over it, caused my breath to hitch. Briefly shutting my eyes, I opened it and snapped right back to my senses, realizing and wondering what the hell is wrong with me. Yanking my hand out of his loosened grip, his arm fell flat beside him. I ran a hand through my hair, glancing at the face towel in my hand. I begrudgingly went over to the window and clipped it shut before going back to him and pressing the towel back on his forehead. Knowing he's still fast asleep, I didn't spare him a single glance before walking out of his room.An hour later, everybody all except Xander who's still drubk to stupor in his room and Melanie who probably wasn't done because of the embarrassment from earlier.I seriously don't understand how a person can be that cruel. She poisoned Mrs Tiffany just so I would be alleged for the crime. Like, who does that? A matter of marriage is not worth taking a precious life all becau
Jessie's Pov"What the fuck are you doing here?" I yelped on the top of my voice, quickly snapping the towel from the floor and wrapping it around my chest. His eyes widened, realizing what the hell he had just done. Can't he fucking knock before coming in, huh?"Gosh, am sorry. I'm so sorry." He quickly muttered and then the door slammed shut. He was gone but I can't help palming my face in embarrassment. He saw me unclad. I should have fucking locked the door. I should have held the towel so tight. I shouldn't have even thought of rubbing lotion over my body. I should have just wore the robe like that. Heck, I shouldn't even have taken a bath.But hell, the deed is done. He had to come in while am nothing but freaking naked!I dashed towards the door and flipped it open, a frown on my face when I still found him there. "What are you even doing here?" As I spoke, I tried to keep my voice down as I looked sideways at the hallway. I wouldn't want any other person to know about this, w
Jessie's Pov Walking back into the penthouse, I was surprised when the dinning table hasn't been set. Seeing as the maids kept wandering about without doing anything, my suspicion arose and before I could help it, I was venturing into the kitchen.Just as I'd assumed the maids weren't doing anything, each of them were currently lazing around. "What happening here?" I spoke up, gaining their attention. They all turned towards me and one even shrugged, not knowing what to say."Ms Melanie told us not to cook anything till she's back. She went to the grocery store with about two maids to buy new stuffs. According to her, that's what she wants us to prepare this morning." One of them mustered up the courage and told me.Wait a minute, what's with Melanie and new recipes? And then, so one would eat until she's back, huh?"You know what? When she's back you can call me over." With that said, I left kitchen.I glanced at the wall clock that marks it's past eifgt. No doubt, she's going to m
Jessie's Pov Days later…I found myself checking up on Mrs Tiffany for the past two days more than I always have. Even my kids, have been going over to their room often and the one more thing- have been maintaining my lane. Ever since the discussion with Mrs Tiffany two days ago, have been staying on my lane and am really glad Melanie has been staying on hers too.That emotions moment with Mrs Tiffany two days ago has taught me a lot. I really have to keep staying on my way and go myself. I don't even want to cross path with Melanie again. Even though I know that's close to impossible since we are living under the same roof, I really hope there will be no collision between both of us again.Not like am scared or something, but I think it's better to stay away from her completely. Nobody knows remains therein her sleeves that she's still yet to pull.I don't even bother to go to the kitchen anymore. The dishes, meal and everything should be tend to by the maids. I won't want a situati
Jessie's Pov Even as the day ran back, I still can't believe what my eyes had seen hours ago. No one can ever think of it. And to say it was happening right under Xander's roof, I can't help but wonder why she's been managing to sneak him in and out.Oliver being Xander's best friend also shocked me to the narrow bone. Both are betrayals. He's been having an affair with her since only heaven knows. What if Xander had mistakenly gotten married to her?That's how their affair will continue happening right under Xander's nose. I'm sure Melanie wasn't aware that I know about her juicy secret yet but I think this is my chance to keep a tab on her.At least when a take a recording of there affairs some other time, that will act as a threat to Melanie. I'm not going to tell Mrs Tiffany yet though. I will later when am ready to kick into the plan and hopefully, we'll be able to drive Melanie away.The next day, my phone rang up to a call from Kimberly. Sliding to the receiver, I placed it ac
Jessie's Pov"Xander, stop!" Breathless, I dug my foot against the door and watched it as if flung open.His eyes snapped to my direction, as mine trailed up his arm to see him holding unto Kimberly's neck. He looks so furious that I began to wonder how Kimberly had the nerves to come right into his room and challenge him. I marched into the room, and pointed my index finger at my sister's neck while having my gaze fixated on him. Kimberly snarled, causing my gaze to waver and flip back to her."Can you just tell this scumbag to-" before she could end her words, I pressed my palm over her mouth and hushed her up. I looked straight at Xander, "Please, pardon her.""Next time, teach her to stay in her lane!" He spat, pushing himself off her and releasing her neck. She almost slumped down on the floor but I was quick to grab her, removing my hand from her mouth.Annoyed, I grabbed her forearm and stalked out of the room with her. Entering my room, I jabbed the door shut and shoved her i
Jessie's Pov My cheeks turned the shade of red at his outburst. I would have said he's drunk or something but I couldn't sniff in any of the sort from him. He's clearly in his right state of mind. Realizing he was still gazing intently at me, I frowned and pushed him off me. He must have seen the blushes on my cheeks right? Damn it! I resisted the urge to facepalm myself. " What do you want? Why exactly did you call me?" I asked not cowering away even when he met my eyes. I stayed still, rooting for an answer. I was all fine now, I can no longer feel my face heating up so I think am good to go."To apologize "He replied with a nonchalant shrug casing me to huff audibly. I never knew kissing is a way to apologize to someone you had flee after a one night stand with. As much as I wanted to feel his lips on mine, I'm kinda happy it didn't happen. I won't want to have something with him in which the following morning, he'll call it nothing other than a mistake. And how will I feel? Path
Jessie's pov"Hi sweetheart."I froze. I gulped down a bile of nothingness down my throat as he took short strides towards me. My stomach churched as I moved backward on my heels. What's he doing here? I chest heaved up and down as he approved me. "What the fuck are you doing in my room?" My voice was barely above a whisper as I questioned, my hands curling into balls as my gaze intensified on him. His face embedded a sly smile as he stopped halfway the room, finally giving me the second to let out the breath I didn't even know I was holding."I came to pay you a visit." He stated, tucking his hands into his pocket as his eyes began to flip around my room, giving me a sense of insecurity. "Xander sure made this place a paradise for you. Thought you hate him?"He snapped his head back at me as his query was heavily laced with curiousness. I pressed my lips into a thin line as I found myself retorting, "What does my business have to do with yours? How the hell does that concern you?" I