Jaselyn's POV“No! Are you out of your mind?! Do you really think I'll let you pull something like that?” I asked incredulously.“I already told you, I won't do anything I'm not supposed to.” He replied and I rolled my eyes.“Like that's reassuring.”“It's more efficient this way rather than my bathing first and then getting wet when I bathe you. The other way around still involves my clothes getting wet.” He reasoned.“So what? It's just clothes. It's not like you're a cat or something.” I retorted but he ignored me and stripped down to his underwear. Before I could blink, he took that off as well and I turned so quickly I feared I was going to snap my neck.“Seriously, what is wrong with you? Have you no sense of decency? Warn me before you go naked or at the very least put a towel on.”“What's the point? We're getting in the tub together. You're going to see it all and you might even get to feel it as well.” He said and though I wasn't looking, I could practically feel the smirk in
Jaselyn's POVWhen I woke up, I was alone. Thankfully. Waking up next to him would have certainly ruined my morning. The sun shines brightly into the room through the open window and the chirping of birds is loud. I yawn and stretch a bit, my mind slowly recalling the events of the previous day.After that awkward conversation, I'd fallen asleep in the bath and now I'm waking up in bed. He apparently carried me back to bed but I hope that yesterday's conversation will be enough to get him to move back into his room with Isla. I finally openly admitted to him that I hate him. He shouldn't waste his time trying to continue whatever plan he was carrying out.Just then, there's a gentle knock on the door and Nae comes in. Seeing her makes me smile.“Good morning, ma'am.” She greeted me and my smile faded.Ma'am? Seriously?“I didn't think I would need to tell you to drop the formalities. Jas is fine.” I scolded her playfully and she beamed.“Alright, let me correct myself. Good morning, J
Jaselyn's POVWhat?! Ziarre is……pregnant?When I took too long to respond, she panicked.“I'm sorry, it must be such a shock. You probably have your own problems to worry about. It was selfish of me to burden you with this.” She rushed out and I scooted to the edge of the bed, close to her.“No, I'm not burdened at all. I was just not expecting that you would tell me something so important. Thank you for sharing this with me and congratulations.” I corrected and she relaxed, a small smile stretching her lips.“Well, thank you.”“What do you mean by what you said? You haven't told Rion because you're not sure you want to keep it? Why is that?” I asked.“Yes. The thing is, I don't know if I'm ready to have a child yet. I know it's weird for me to say this, considering I work with children but it's truly how I feel. I'm clumsy and a little awkward. I don't know if I'm mature enough to raise a child or if I deserve to have one yet.” She played with her fingers as she spoke, keeping her e
Jaselyn's POV “He raped me. And what's worse is, the next morning when he woke up in bed with me naked, teary faced, covered in bruises, absolutely traumatized and non verbal; he didn't even apologize.Not that it would have changed anything but perhaps it would have been a lot easier on me, knowing that he was remorseful, that it was a stupid mistake and he'd never do it again.Instead, he blamed me once again, attributing his atrocious act to the fact that I had grown up to be an exact copy of my mother, both in appearance and character so I might as well just take her place.It continued on and he kept forcing himself on me against my will. To make it easier on me, I'd space out during the disgusting deed so I wouldn't have to acknowledge that I was being violated by my own father.This kept on for 2 years and eventually, I couldn't delude myself anymore. It felt like I would go crazy or my mind would shut down, just like what happened to mum.I was too ashamed to reach out for he
Jaselyn's POV He asked what he was doing wrong and begged me to reconsider but I told him I wasn't good for him. It would be best for him to move on and find someone better.He told me I was the only one he needed and when he still wouldn't budge, I threatened to reject him so he let me go. I somehow managed to suppress my feelings throughout the ordeal but as soon as I was away from him, I broke down and cried like a child.I was miserable and couldn't go to work. My heart was hurting and I wanted to see him, wanted to be held by him.He managed to sneak into my room and caught me in that miserable state. I told him to leave but then he started professing his love for me again and told me he was willing to change into the man I could spend the rest of my life with. I couldn't stand it. I blurted out to him that I was the problem, not him.It was too late to take it back and I gave in to the pressure and told him everything, fully prepared to be rejected but that man surprised me lik
Jaselyn's POVNae had just finished telling me some stories about her family and her childhood when Zane came into the room.She quickly stood up and excused herself while Zane took a seat beside my bed."How are you feeling today?" He asks but I just keep my gaze in the other direction."I'm sorry I couldn't be with you this morning, I had something urgent to take care of but I'm here now. Won't you ask me how my day went?" He persists.And though it hurts, I move my hand over to his face and wave it over his eyes. He throws me a confused look "What are you doing?""Nothing much, just checking if your eyes still work because if I didn't imagine everything you just said, it means you must be mistaking me for Isla. And you see, we look nothing alike so……" I respond snarkily."Why can't you just indulge me? You don't have to be mean all the time." He complains with an expression eerily close to a pout.So now I'm the mean one?I don't even know if to be amused or annoyed."Why? So you c
Jaselyn's POV Thankfully, the door swung open at that moment but the visitor was the last person I expected to see. Isla.What is she doing here?Zane quickly pulls away from me while I turn away. I suddenly feel stupid for letting it get to that point, for letting him come so close. If Isla hadn't shown up, would I really have let him kiss me just like that?My hand unconsciously comes to my lips and traces them. Isla's loud voice snaps me back to reality.“I see you're both enjoying yourselves. I almost feel bad for interrupting.” She began sarcastically, her voice dripping with venom.Zane stands up and walks over to her. “Isla, it's not what it looks like.” He denies.“It’s true. You should really put your husband on a tight leash, Isla. He keeps coming onto me like a lost puppy. It's almost like he's forgotten you exist.” I don't miss the opportunity to taunt her and she sneers at me.“Shut up! Just because you're in this state doesn't give you the right to run your mouth. Don't
Jaselyn's POVI opened my eyes softly and was instantly met with a pair of cerulean orbs. Zane was lying on his side next to him, his head resting on his hand as he watched over me like a mother hen.In this position, the light of the sun washed over him from the open window and the way his eyes reflected in the light was enthralling, casting an almost otherworldly glow. I found myself lost in those orbs.“Good morning.” He greeted with a smile and I finally broke eye contact.“How long have you been staring?” I pose the question as a way to distract myself from the warmth building up in my chest.“Not that long. You looked so pretty in your sleep, I couldn't help myself.” He voiced out casually, not caring how his words would affect me.“It's too early to be lying. The only reason you'd stare at me is because you have something depraved on your mind. Well sorry to disappoint you but I'm not fit enough for whatever you were thinking.” I retorted.A chuckle. “It wouldn't really be you