* Chapter 1 : Betrayed *
Jasmine Lawrence laid-back helplessly on her bed. She had just miscarried the child she had been carrying for eight months due to hard labor. Despite being pregnant she worked at a rock-breaking factory to earn a living.
Her eyes were crammed with tears ultimately and she whirled to see her face to see her reflection in the mirror.
Who was this?
Jasmine Lawrence?
Impossible, she lost everything; her face was coated with bruises the scanty strands of her hair made her look like the witch in Hansel and Gretel because of alopecia areata the disease. Her once full pink lips had hard cracks and were wounded due to constant night fever.
As if it were not enough she began bleeding heavily.
" Blood?" she noticed the trail from her thighs.
Hesitantly she picked up the phone to call her loving husband. After three rings the phone went through, opening her mouth to speak and she heard loud moaning sounds.
Did she hear right?
Was that not the voice of Celine, the sister of her husband?
She tilted her head in confusion, then brought the phone to her face to recheck if she called the right number.
It was his number, the number she had memorized for eight years of dotting on him. Feeling embarrassed for her sister-in-law, she was about to end the call when she heard what sounded like the raspy voice of her husband.
" Give it to me Celine... Yes ... That Jasmine is a vegetable in bed --but you arrrr"
Jasmine's pupils dilated in shock, she laughed in shock and smiled. Then wiped her face and listened to him praising his sister.
This does not make sense. Why would blood siblings be so shameless?
The pain she felt intensified as the blood then she heard Celine say " That Jasmine is a fool despite all the indications she still believes we are siblings, hahaha"
Jasmine could no longer breathe, she held her chest and closed the tears from spilling.
" What is more stupid is she works hard and gives me money to spend on our enjoyment " her husband added shamelessly.
Enjoyment?
Was he not building their dream house in the province? Did that mean all her years of hard work went down the drain?
Then which house was he showing her?
" Yes. I even showed her progress of a fake house and now she is probably bleeding heavily and must have lost the baby-"
This statement had a heart in pieces. Why did he do this?
She smiled bitterly and continued to listen.
" Did she think I will accept a bastard child, a child she had with Keith my cousin.. in hours she would die and I will have all the property of the Yates family in my name by tomorrow morning for now.. let's ride"
It was followed by insane moaning sounds. Jasmine ended the call recording and laughed bitterly. The pain made her heart heavy but she had no one to call.
She typed some words into her phone and then headed for the hospital. She sighed and laughed like one who heard a good joke.
After taking an antidote in the hospital, the bleeding stopped. She went to the place she asked him to come to.
It was a cliff with modest surroundings, the first place they met and she instantly fell for him.
She stood by the cliff with a long blue gown and cap on her head. She only turned when she heard the car speeding towards her.
" I am so sorry darling. How are you? Why did you call me here?" he spoke pretentiously, wearing a calm yet confused expression.
In the past, she would have believed this but now she only sneered in her heart.
What did she see in this bastard?
Now her child was gone forever and she killed him by being oblivious to his crime in all these years of their marriage. Jasmine fought the tears in her eyes with a warm smile.
" Isn't it beautiful here?" said Jasmine, closing her eyes.
Carl took out the pocket knife in his pocket and followed her in soft steps to take her by surprise. Although she could hear his footsteps she closed her eyes and quickly played the recording which made him take a step back in shock. His and Celine's moans
He was about to speak when Jasmine confronted him in tears. Which seems to be the sole thing she is good at nowadays.
"Cut the bullshit. Don't tell me I misunderstood, just save it. Tell me why you killed my child... Why could you not say no to me and tell me you don't love me"
A normal person who could have stopped his advances. Not Carl!
The innocent facade on his face fell. For the first time, she saw the demon in sheep's clothing.
" What do you want? For me to apologize or beg," he howled dangerously.
" Step back or else"
"Or else what .. "he scoffed, drawing the knife in his hands.
At a glance, Jasmine was a little bit flabbergasted by his actions. She never thought he would go this far.
Then again!
He killed his child. Only a mother knows the true father of her child. And she was convinced he was the one. No one else.
She smiled and said bravely " You can't kill me. Because if I don't return the police will use the evidence I gave against you"
A flash of fear lingered on his face. He put away the knife and turned softly, shaking his head in disappointment. Before she could properly heave a sigh of relief, Carl turned and shot her twice pushing Jasmine off the cliff; luckily she held onto the plant.
In three big steps, he crouched watching her contentedly.
Jasmine knew it was her end yet she still fought. " You have made a huge mistake. The police will get you and your mistress"
To this, Carl cracked up like a psychopath.
" Which evidence? The one you gave to Lucia" his eyes narrowed and a vicious light flashed.
How did he know? I gave the proof to Lucia.
Conveniently tugging a hand into his pocket, a sly smile popped on his lips " Lucia is a dear friend of mine and she notified me as soon as you texted her the evidence and... now I will get rid of the living proof. That's you "
What Now? Everything started to make sense. But then again,why would Lucia her very own best friend betray in such a vile way.
Carl took out the pocket knife and smiled while looking at the knife edges.
Sweats broke out on her face and she began begging for her life. Her moist eyes glaring at him " Please you can't do this, " she cried. " I Loved you and I still love you. We can start all over again "
Of course, she lied, she hated him the moment she found out he cheated. Initially,she wanted the police to deal with him however if she somehow escape his grip today she would slit his throat herself. She tried not to look over her shoulder to the deep forest and stream beneath her. She must survive this and revenge not only her child but the entire Yates family that had been destroyed by this pyscho. Inwardly she called God for help.
He stabbed the knife into one of her hands holding the little shrub,which made her retract it because of the pain. Blood quickly oozed out from the deep wound. Although the back of her hand might be bleeding it was her heart with the deepest pain.
His eyes beamed at the sight of the red thick blood on the knife. Turning to face the girl still holding on the shrub,a soft of bitterness claimed his heart. " You won't die. Ok let me confess, that night Keith did not rape you. I did " he pursed his lips watching her dumbfounded expression.
This was only her suspicion but he cleared it. No wonder why she would have such a difficult time when they had sex. Every time the scent of the man who raped her would overlap rather than understanding he slept with her nonetheless.
Seeing she was lost in thoughts, he stabbed the last hand which behold Jasmine's life which was held on the plant. A loud scream escaped her lips uncontrollably she loosened her grip and fell backwards with her sharp moist hazel eyes fixed at the monster laughing by the cliff.
Carl screeched as he watch her fall down the hill to the unforgiving rocky sea " I knew you were listening to the phonecall and yes I know the baby is mine "
He knew the baby was his. But still, killed it?. A sardonic smile curled up her lips, squeezing her eyes shut she spoke her last prayers. The pain in her heart overcame her physical pain,she only hoped to one-day make this man pay.
* Splash*
Jasmine fell into the sea, it's color changed to red because of so much bleeding. She stared at the bastard who seemed to be a twig from afar.
" I-i w-will b-be back" as soon as she spoke these words the waves carried her body brushing passed rocks till she died in excruciating pain.
The bloody water was washed off by new runoff. Like no murder ever took place.
Right?
* Chapter 2: Reborn * In the darkness, she heard whacking sounds. " Who is there?" shouted Jasmine in ache. She had died so why is she still feeling pain? A small boy of about five walked towards her playing a ball. " Mommy look. I will become an awesome footballer one day" My son? At this time, she heard another voice in the darkness, the figure emerged into the light. It was her? Wearing a pink dress looking breathtaking. It was how she looked before she entered that hell of a marriage. " Yes, my son. Come your father is calling " A beautiful little girl ran towards that version of her and was picked up by a man whose face Jasmine could not see properly. He played with the girl and covered her face with kisses then they had a picnic under a beautiful tree. Watching this, Jasmine smiled bitterly, tears rushing into her eyes. Then boom. The scene changes to a different one in which it appeared it was the oldest son's graduation and his paren
* Chapter 3 : Wedding * The congrégation in the was about a hundred influential people of city Bai. They all came to attend Keith Yates wedding, one of the most requested bachelor. Though many wondered what he saw in Jasmine, a rude short tempered middle class girl. She was from the Lawrence family which had a small lotion manufacturing company in the heart of the city ,they were ants to the elephant ( Yates). Plus,this impudent girl was making them late. With all the controversies surrounding their alignment this was not a shocker. They expected this from her. At the front row both families sat,at the right the groom family and the left bride family. Outside the hall doors, Mr Lawrence paced impatiently he had suspected that his daughter would run away and told Keith rather than increasing security,rather Keith laid off some of her bodyguards. What was going on? If this alliance failed,he would be the mocking stalk of the society. " Where is she?" he immed
* Chapter 4 : Thief * Jasmine gasped. " That is my bracelet " "I told you sister,she is no good " Jasmine sister spoke up as her face contorted in disgust. Was she the only one who saw how evil this Lucia was! George Lawrence who had quiet for a while,waved his dismissively. " Forget about that nuance.Let me get my real daughter married first then deal with her" Lucia begged once more instead one of the guards placed tape on her lips. Then carried her downstairs and dropped her on the floor then called the police. The doors opened this time with silence. They all heard what was going on outside and Lucia had been exposed. The music began and the bride's father accompanied her down the Isle. However, Jasmine was having mixed feelings. She only stayed to proof Lucia wrong because Lucia had did the same in the past and she found out later but still forgave her. Jasmine sighed heavily,she was truly a softer in her last life. How did she find it easy
* Chapter 5: meet cute * " I had loved you ever since you poured paint all over my car" Keith repeated as he recalled. _ _ Flashback Keith had just returned from abroad. On his way home, his father had instructed him to pass by the girl he was betrothed to. So he could at least see what she looked like. He hated this but had to please his parents so they would stop speculating he was gay. Upon arriving, a continuous bag of paint was thrown on his windshield. He wiped it using his cleaners only to find a blonde girl in pigtails in shorts standing in front of his car carrying balls of paint. She was dripping wet from head to toe for she had been playing in the rain. Her face was smudged in paint and her hair too. Bolting from her feet, she rushed to his car window. " I am sorry uncle for doing that to your car. It was meant for my sister " At that moment, something changed in him. For no reason at all, he smiled to make the girl more at ease as she se
* Chapter 6 : Date Jasmine could hear the sound of her heart beating loudly. She took possession of his arm and spoke childishly. " Pick me up " she stretched out her arms like a child pouting her lips, pulling him a bit stronger. It was only because he wanted to be pulled or else she could not have been able to move him at all. After all, that was why he spent ten hours every week in the gym. However, his eyebrows creased upon seeing this. What was she up to? Is she not supposed to be mad at him for kissing her? Yet she was begging and clinging on him. " I think I sprained my leg. '' She averted her gaze to her ankle and then at him pouting pitifully. " Please uncle! " The calm aura s
* Chapter 7: Meeting his family Jasmine froze for some time, memories seeped in a continuous rhythm. Upon seeing the expression on her face, Keith proposed " We could sit that out if you don't like the idea ..." Her mind raced, how could she start over again without making amends for the past? She gagged, a throaty laugh " Grand PADI would spank me if we don't attend. After all, it is our reception" Leaning back, Keith confirmed roaming his hands in his wavy raven-black hair " Are you sure?" Jasmine's hazel eyes gleamed as she stretched out her hand to drink a twig from his glass. " Hundred percent!" Replied without shifting his gaze from the glass she drank from " Then it is settled then ". Keith was still not convinced, he watched her smile steering
* Chapter 8 : Reassuring him Rather than taking her into the hall, he brought her to the garden. She looked up at him in confusion, " I need to speak with a client, wait here" Keith deciphered caressing her cheeks. Jasmine nodded as she took a seat on the swing. Her mind raced as memories of the past rushed in. _ _ Flashback It was seven years ago when she entered this mansion for the first time. At that time, she had been invited over by the Yates. However, she was not interested in respecting the offer but her father persuaded her. She arrived in a stylish t-shirt and torn jeans. She had her hair packed into a clean ponytail. Jasmine had be
* Chapter 9 Happy to see you * Thinking of this, she presided over the pool. Unawares, she felt someone yank her arm. Halting in her steps, Jasmine veered around and saw old master Yates. She intended to bow but the old man pulled her in for a hug. Jasmine reciprocated grand PADI's hug. Jasmine's heart throbbed and her eyes flickered in tears as the dead old man's face overlapped. He was the only Yates apart from Keith who kept tabs on her even after she married Carl. He never hated her and always treated her like his own granddaughter. He would always tell everyone that she was young that's why she constantly made mistakes. Sadly, in her last life, she did not value him till his death. Peeling out of the hug, she asked emotionally " Grand PADI how ar