I opened another page; this one was actually the answer to my curiosity. Her first statement started with, "Time and days have gone by. I have been very happy since I met Sam." I smirked, a tickle of a smile escaping from my lips as I tried to see if I knew who Sam was, but I didn't. I turned my attention to her diary."You are indeed the most beautiful woman I have ever seen." His voice keeps echoing in my ear since he said this to me. I have never been myself. How could one be so charming and romantic as him? I wish I had met you in time. I would be glad I didn't waste my youth just like I did with a scumbag like Drake."I'm interested in you; you are really very attractive." It's screamingly funny for someone to find me attractive. I didn't know that because Drake, whom I have loved with all my heart, had never said that to me."Would you like to go on a date with me?" I felt young again when he asked me that. I gave it much thought, and I think I'm growing wings for Sam. I think
"Hello, ma. You look absolutely alluring," Earnest greeted as he stood up to leave."Oh, thanks, Earnest. I was expecting you for dinner last night but didn't see you around," my mother said."I'm sorry, ma. I was caught up in something, that's why I couldn't make it. I promise next time I'll meet up," he replied, trying to leave. "I will be going now.""So quickly? Am I making you uncomfortable? You can stay and have some lunch.""No, ma. Maybe some other time." He smiled stylishly, making my heart flutter."Alright then, some other time will be cool," she responded. He nodded and walked directly to the door while I saw him off outside."Your mom is really dazzling," he said while chuckling."Of course, I took after her," I said as he blinked."The same way I want our kids to look exactly like you," he said. My heart fluttered hearing that he was already making plans for us to have a baby together."I love you, darling," I said, giving him a warm hug while patting his shoulder."I lo
I can't wait to see my mother's date. As the dark shadows surround my room, I can see how my mother's face is filled with laughter. She is really excited. I think it's time for us to go for dinner, but then she sits there, a smile circling around her face. I wonder why she isn't ready. She should be in a hurry to be there. “Mum, aren't you ready yet?” I asked her, seeing her sitting down smiling. “Oh honey, he has changed. He said he is coming over with his son,” she said as she stood up and went directly to the kitchen. I followed her. Her crush has a son as well? Wow, interesting. “He even has a son?” I was glad to hear this. At least if she ends up getting married to him, I will have a stepbrother. “Yes dear, his son is four years older than you,” she nodded her head. “Wow, that's great!” I exclaimed, my curiosity piqued. “What's his son like?” My mom smiled, her eyes sparkling. “Sam said he's a lovely young man, very polite and charming. I'm sure you'll get along fam
Earnest's POV As my father shared his location with me, I realized it was the address of the house I got for Jasmine. "Are there other addresses around there?" I couldn't help but wonder. I hoped it wasn't Jasmine's mother my dad had been talking about all this while. I couldn't stop wondering. What if it was Jasmine's mother? What would become of our fate? Would I end up becoming Jasmine's potential stepbrother? My father is really crazy about this woman; he has spoken highly of her. "I think I will be getting a wife soon. We had agreed with each other, and I'm taking the next step." The excitement he feels each time he talks about his woman is palpable. He has vowed to marry her, no one else but her. It's happening suddenly: my father getting married again, something I never anticipated. This dinner night, he will propose to her. I won't let that happen if it is Jasmine's mother. As I drove to the location G****e led me to, I finally arrived at Jasmine's house. My heart raced as
Jasmine's POV “This is not happening, this is not happening,” I repeat the words over and over in my head. But it doesn’t change anything. My mother is in love, and that is what I actually wanted, but I didn’t know the love of her life is my boyfriend’s father. I can't get the scene out of my head: Sam and my mother hugging and kissing like they’re madly in love while Earnest stood there watching like a statue, looking like he’s been punched in the gut. I feel like I’m in a dream right now, a nightmare from which I don’t know when I’ll wake up. I can’t believe Earnest’s father is getting married to my mother. I can’t take it that Earnest will soon be my potential stepbrother. My world is crashing down around me. I feel like I’m drowning, like I’m suffocating under the weight of what is happening right now. My mind is racing, trying to process the implications of this engagement. Earnest, my boyfriend, will soon be my stepbrother. It’s too much to bear. I don’t think I can do with
Jasmine's Pov My phone buzzed with an incoming message from Earnest. "I know I hurt you, Jasmine. And I'm so sorry for that. I should let the world know about us. But please, just hear me out. My father's engagement to your mother... it's not what it seems. There's something you need to know, something that could change everything." I raised my eyebrow, my skepticism evident even in my text response. "What could you possibly tell me that would make a difference now? I don't think I can hear anything now that my mother is happy in the hands of her lover." Earnest's response was immediate. "Meet me at the old coffee shop at 10 p.m. Please, Jasmine. I'm begging you. I don't think I can live without you." Of course, I will meet him for the last time. There's nothing he can tell me that will change my mind concerning my mother's marriage to his father. I stood up and walked directly to the bathroom to shower. I couldn't stop imagining how Earnest's face would be like once I told h
On getting to the coffee shop, I glanced through the window and saw Earnest sitting there waiting for me. My heart skipped a beat as I reached for the entrance. Earnest stood up, smiling at me.“Hi, you look more than words can express,” he said as I feigned a smile, trying to act cool.It seemed he was the only person around; I didn’t see anyone else. Could it be that he paid for this place just for the two of us?“Hi, why is it just the two of us here?” I asked.“Hmmm, I just wanted the two of us to spend the night here alone, patching things up,” he said as he drew closer to me. His handsomeness made my heart race faster.“I don’t see a reason for you to keep a reservation for just the two of us. The fact remains that you are going to become my stepbrother,” I said, taking a measured step to walk away from him. He gripped me, tears rolling down my cheeks. I didn’t know if I could live without him.“I don’t want to lose you, Jas. I can’t accept the fact that you will soon be my step
Jasmine's Pov My alarm clock began buzzing, waking me up to get ready for the first flight. I was so weak, it was difficult to stand up from the bed. I slowly sat up, rubbing my eyes, trying to shake off the exhaustion. My body felt heavy, my muscles aching. I had barely slept, my mind racing with thoughts of moving on with my life without Earnest in the picture. It hurt so bad.I forced myself to stand up, my legs wobbly beneath me. I stumbled to the bathroom, splashing water on my face, trying to revive myself. The mirror reflected a pale, tired face with dark circles under the eyes. I looked like I had been through a war.I took a deep breath and showered. I needed to leave on time so as not to wake Mom from sleep. After a moment of preparation, I wrote a small note for my mother:“Mom, I'm joining the first flight. I'm sorry I didn't get to say goodbye, and I didn't want to disturb your sleep. I'm sure Sam will always be there for you. I trust him. Do take care of yourse
Jasmine's POVToday is my mother’s wedding. I helped her get dressed, and she looked incredibly beautiful, beaming with excitement. Her happiness filled the entire day. I couldn’t believe it—today, I’m going to officially become Earnest’s stepsister.As she finished getting ready, glowing with joy, I couldn’t help but tear up. She’s finally marrying the love of her life, and I couldn’t be more thrilled for her. But as we headed to the car, a wave of anxiety hit me. How would my life change in just a few moments? We hopped inside, and I couldn’t stop thinking about how I would accept the fact that Earnest would become my brother. My mother noticed my worried expression and smiled at me.“Sweetie, what’s the matter?” she asked gently.I didn’t know what to tell her. I couldn’t confess that I was afraid of losing Earnest because we’ve been lovers for so long. “I just... I’m just going to miss having you all to myself, I guess,” I lied, not wanting to dampen her excitement. I had never s
Jasmine's Pov I knock quietly at Earnest's door, making sure no one sees me. Earnest’s quarters are a little far from his father's. The surroundings are very big. I stand there knocking at the door. He opens it, looking very pale, his eyes swollen. It’s clear he’s been worried about me for a long time. He rubs his eyes with his hand. “Jas?” he calls out in shock. I nod my head, shut the door, and give him a hug. “I miss you,” I say to him. He pats my back, seeming to think he’s dreaming. “Are you for real? It seems to me that I’m dreaming,” he asks weakly. I guess he still doubts that I’m the one. I nod and kiss him. He recoils from my kiss. “Why did you leave? Do you know I almost killed myself because you left me?” he says. “I’m sorry about that. I thought it would be good for both of us, so I left. But I’m back now to stay,” I say. I didn’t think I was coming back to stay as his girlfriend but as his stepsister. “Are you sure?” he asks, tears dripping from his eyes.
Jasmine's POV:I got to my house and began arranging my stuff. All my stuff was packed inside my luggage. It was time to head back to the place I came from. It was nice to experience a new life, but right now, I need to avoid meeting Kai ever again.I boarded the first flight, feeling excited to be home but somehow sad about seeing Earnest again. I don't think I'll feel the same way about him as I once did. My flight arrived in Ontario after 9 hours. I couldn’t wait to see my mother, who had found a new home.I boarded a taxi to her house, and as I arrived, I was too excited to see her. I stood at the door and exhaled a breath before knocking slightly, waiting for her to open the door for me. As I stood there, the door clicked open. My mom, as always, never faded. She was still beautiful, her beauty lighting up the whole space. She looked genuinely surprised to see me.'Jas, my dear, hope this isn't a dream,' she called out in a low, strained voice. She must have been very surprised
Jasmine’s POVI can’t believe it—I’m getting married today. It’s not what I wanted, nor what Kai wanted, but it’s his parents’ wish. As I put on the ballgown and stood in front of the mirror, I thought my dream was coming true, but not in the way I had imagined. “You will make a beautiful bride,” I could almost hear Earnest's voice whispering to me. I smiled heavily. “Oh, if only he could see me today,” I couldn’t stop smiling, seeing how beautiful I looked in that ballgown.As I gazed at my reflection, I felt like a princess. The ballgown was a perfect fit, accentuating my curves and making me feel like a million bucks. “I can’t keep my husband waiting,” I said to the chief bridesmaid, who was helping me ensure my makeup was perfectly done. She nodded her head.“You look stunning, Jas. Kai is going to be blown away when he sees you walking down the aisle,” she said, smiling.I blushed at her words and felt a little nervous as she handed me a beautiful arrangement of white roses and
Jasmine's Pov “Jas, are you ready yet to meet my parents?” Kai texted me. I was somewhat excited. It had been something I always wanted—to be introduced to someone’s parents as their fiancée, especially since Earnest couldn’t do it. Now, someone else was doing it, just three months after knowing me, and he wanted me to meet his family. I whooped as I got prepared, putting on a simple gown and applying a small amount of makeup. After I was done, I took my phone, scrolled through it, and replied to his text, “Yes, I’m ready. Can’t wait to meet your parents.” I couldn’t stop feeling special; it was my first time someone was making me feel this way. A brief smile arose from my cheeks. It felt like I was falling in love, but I wasn’t fully there yet.“Okay, I’ll be there in a minute,” he texted back. I read it and put my phone in my purse, waiting for him to show up. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Without hesitation, I went to the door and opened it. I saw Kai stand
Jasmine's Pov "Earnest, huh? I don't really know who he is," I said. He stood up from the couch and stared at me. "But you keep talking to me as if I'm Earnest. Looking into your eyes, something is telling me that you are lying." He held me, our eyes locked. I imagined myself dating someone else, seeing how disturbed I would be if I ever thought of dating anyone other than Earnest. It's so hard to let go. "I might not know who Earnest is, but judging from last night, I think you need to let go and move on," he said. "Huh? What are you talking about?" I asked, trying to sound confused, but my heart raced with anxiety. Kai's eyes narrowed. "Don't play dumb. You were calling out Earnest's name last night when we... kissed. And the way you're looking at me now, it's like you're searching for something, or someone." I couldn't believe it—he still remembered the kiss. I covered my mouth with my hands and felt a flush rise to my cheeks, realizing what he was saying. I was embarr
Jasmine's Pov I stirred as I tried to wake up, but my head was pounding, and my mouth was very dry. I groggily opened my eyes to find Kai staring at me with a concerned face hovering above me."Hey, how are you feeling now?" he asked softly.I tried to speak, but my voice was barely above a whisper. "Water," I croaked. My head seemed to spin a lot. I didn't know what had happened to make me this weak; my mind was blurry about what happened last night.Kai nodded and walked to the kitchen, returning with a glass of water. I took it from him and sipped gratefully, feeling it soothe my parched throat. After gulping down the entire glass, I became aware of the fact that I was in Kai's bed. I looked around, trying to remember how I ended up there."What's going on?" I asked myself, trying to recall what had happened, but my memory was blank."You don't remember, do you?" Kai asked, sensing my confusion.I shook my head, feeling embarrassed about last night. "No, I don't," I admitte
Jasmine's Pov I just drank two bottles. I was not myself; I lost balance. Kai looked like Earnest to me as I smiled weakly."You look very charming as always," I chuckled softly, touching his cheeks."Thanks. It's a great thing you said that. I'm the happiest man on earth right now," he said.I laughed abruptly. "Of course, I always say that to you. Is today kind of special to you?" I chuckled.He nodded his head. I touched his cheeks; they were very soft to feel."I missed you. I thought I wouldn't see you again. Every day without you is like a nightmare to me," I said, still viewing Kai as Earnest. I badly missed him and hurt badly because of how much I have loved him."I'm here, my love. I won't leave you, and I will never leave you," he said. I chuckled softly, seeing him staring at me. I couldn't tell if I was really fine because right now, all I could see was Earnest’s face—his piercing blue eyes, his soft cheeks, and his charming smile. Everything else around me was a blu
Jasmine's Pov Darkness swarmed through my room. I was in my room when I heard a knock. I slowly stood up from bed. I knew it was Kai and I was prepared for tonight. I couldn't stop beaming heavily as I walked to the door and opened it. Kai's handsome face flashed before my eyes. He was very charming. I admired his cuteness, but it was so hard to fall for him.“Hi, are you ready to come with me to my place?” he said, smiling. He had a great smile and it made me beam heavily.“Of course, I'm ever ready,” I said as I stepped out of the door. I was wearing a short, revealing gown, looking like someone who was going to seduce him, but that wasn't my intention. I was wearing it to look exceptionally beautiful, not for him but for myself.“Shall we?” he asked, holding my hand as I locked my door with the other hand. After that, I turned, smiled, nodded, and we walked directly to his place, holding hands like a couple. It seemed to me that I had agreed to something. I guess I should gi