JAYSON'S POV (Continued)I quickly move away from there, and by the time I take my eyes to where I saw Cherry last, i can't find her anymore.I sigh and move to the wine area, picking up some expensive ones and moving to the cutlery area located close to the wine area, I pick some really expensive mugs, wine glasses and carefully put them in my trolley to avoid them from breaking.I'm about leaving the area, but turning left I collide with someone moving straight towards me, and if not for my strong composure, I would have fallen.Looking at the person who I mistakenly bumped into, I'm shocked to see that I'm staring straight at Cherry Collins, my first love.********She stares at me for a while, then she looks away and reverses her trolley so fast to a different direction.I jerk and follow her immediately, "Cherry, Cherry please wait, we need to talk, I want to talk to you." I say as I walk behind her but she continues walking and keeps selecting things from the shelves angrily, wi
Next DayJEANNE'S POVI wait at the balcony to check if she has arrived. What's taking her so long. Then I see the flashes of car brake light, and the automated gates open, and oh she's here.I quickly raise down the stairs like someone being chased, but I just can't wait to see my best friend and sister.I get outside finally, I turn towards to the packing lot and see her coming out, running towards her direction, I try to hug her immediately but I notice her face is moody.Seeing me, her face softens, and I finally embrace her tightly, "Hey sweetie, I missed you baby." She says engulfed in my suffocating but comforting embrace."I missed you even more, come on let's go inside. Mark please help us take the luggages inside." I say and he replies with a slight bow, "Okay ma'am."*********"So how were you able to finish all the rooms so fast? I didn't expect you earlier, when you called me this morning, I thought you were just joking." I say, and dig into my pasta and meatball sauce,
CHERRY'S POVI walk into the building and head straight to my office, answering pleasantries before I get to my door.Getting inside, everything is clean and in order.Smiling to myself, I know that Tamara has definitely outdid herself, but she did well, this time.The clusters I left when I travelled are no where to be seen, the office is cleaned, and the fridge is well stocked with my favorite chocolates.I hear a soft knock on the door and I know that it's Tamara, "Come in." I say."Good morning ma'am, welcome back, how was your trip?" She says but I can detect something unusual in her tone."Good morning Tamara, and my trip was fine. I hope everything is still intact here, and all my schedules for the day have being arranged." I ask, "Yes ma'am... ma'am." She stammers and I finally looks at her.Oh my God! I'm shocked at what I see. "Tamara, what happened?" I ask her, but she just mumbles a reply and shakes her head."Don't worry ma, I'm okay, I'm fine. “She says with a shiver, an
CHERRY'S POVIts just two hours and forty five minutes precisely and I'm already bored.Switching on the TV, my cell phone vibrates with an incoming call, and without even looking at it, I put the phone in my ears."Hello." I say, and Jeanne's voice comes through."Hey what's up." She asks me and I reply, "How are you, have you arrived already.""Yeah, of course, missing me?" She asks and I just laugh, as I reply, "Yes, you don't know how bored I am right now." "Well, the hotel I am in right now, should be the best, I mean everything here is top notch, the bed I am currently lying on is so comfy, you know." I hear her squeak from the other end, and I chuckle, "Yeah, right enjoy yourself.""I'm wondering what other rooms look like, but I really like this one, it has my favorite designs and color also." She says so sharply."How can you talk so fast, without pausing and yet still not make a mistake." I ask her teasingly."Well maybe that's because I'm a rap legend." She says boastfully
JEANNE'S POV I'm currently in my room at the hotel, lying on my bed, having my dinner. After my successful meeting with handsome Jayson, I did some window shopping walking round the city as Cherry had adviced me, not alone though with Jayson who decided to show me round the city, I sent my driver back to the hotel and we took a cab back to my hotel when we were done. When we arrived together, surprisingly he had a lunch meeting with someone at the hotel I'm lodging at, so he promised to call when he was done so we could start carrying out our plan. When we waved goodbye at the hotel lobby, I came back, dropped the things I got on the bedside table, went straight to the bed, tired and sleepy after the long walks and I passed out in seconds. Now relaxing after taking my bath, I hear a knock on my door and putting on my robe I go to open the door. I'm sure it's Jayson, so I don't bother asking who's at the door, and true to my thoughts he's the one. "Hey, are you done with your mee
Some Days Later***********JEANNE'S POVI wake up and go immediately to the bathroom.I'm pressed, and I have a long day ahead of me, I'm going back to Orlando today with Jayson and it's going to be a long drama awaiting me.Putting all thoughts of the impending storm that I know will surely subside, I pick out the last cloth from my wardrobe (I've already packed, but I didn't put this particular ones in my luggage), place them on the bed and go take my bath.Minutes later, I'm done showering and wearing a towel round my body I go to the mirror and flipping and creaming my hair, I pack the short tresses in a tight bun atop my head.I don't stress my hair too much, the way Cherry does, her hair's longer and fuller so it definitely needs more care unlike mine, that I can just pack and I'm done with it.Creaming my body with the new lotion I bought from a mart in one of the recommended skin stores Jayson directed me too, and rubbing sunscreen all over, I put on my blue jean trousers and
CHERRY'S POVI am at the office with Tamara sorting out some files.Tamara is better now at least, she's back to her normal cheerful and bubbly self, skin glowing and face radiant, her pregnancy although not showing yet, really fits her I can see it.My phone beeps, a text message comes in, I don't want to read it as it may be some useless VAT messages, or whatever, but something pushes me to pick up the phone.I see it's a message from Jeanne telling me she'll be back today instead of next week like I expected and this will surely disrupt my plan.Sighing, I need to go and prepare for her, make sure food's ready amongst other things.I call Tamara and Mark, tell them about Jeanne's arrival, tell them to cancel all my schedules and after assigning them some things to do, I pick up my bag, wave goodbye and leave.When I get home, I tell Maria to quickly make a lavish meal, I don't know if she's coming with the mysterious guest or not.Racing upstairs to my room, I quickly take of my cl
JEANNE'S POVCherry has slept off.Laying her gently on the bed, and covering her with the blanket, I go and meet Jayson.He's already made himself at home, I can see that, as he's currently eating Maria's lavish delicacies at the dining table.Bringing out a chair, and sitting beside him, I fetch a large helping of pasta and chicken sauce, and begin eating too.Cleaning his mouth, with the napkin placed in front, he drinks his fruit juice, clears his throat and asks, "How's she, what did she say?" "Well, for now coast's clear, you can stay." I answer, although I don't tell him everything she said, so he wouldn't be worried.It seems he's done eating, because he stands up and says, "I think I need to rest, I'm already tired and it's getting late." Nodding I call Maria and tell her to guide him to his room.I continue eating when suddenly another idea pops in my head.Bingo! I think I've just officially turned to Jayson's and Cherry's matchmaker sent from heaven.* * * * * * * * * *
3 WEEKS LATER(The Wedding Party)CHERRY'S POV"Come on, pick one already." Jeanne says to me, eyes focused on her phone, operating it."I don't know which one. They both look so pretty." I say, "Don't be ridiculous, Cherry, pick something or else you are going to be late. If you can't pick one, then you can make a difference and make your wedding a unique one, by putting on a bikini.” She scoffs."Now you are just being silly. Why would I do that?" I frown playfully, "You look beautiful." She tells me and I just scoff."You are going to do your makeup, hope you know that?" She asks me and I just nod a yes."Good, now that that's settled, let's pick a gown.""Oh gosh, Jeanne, just help me do the picking." I say and I think she finally relents because she shows me one, putting it on my face."This one, looks like the one that would sweep the floor." She says her eyes beaming proudly, "Stop being playful and be serious for once, just choose one for me.""Okay, I think this is the one. L
JAYSON'S POV"Doctor, please how is she? What happened? Was the surgery successful?" I ask, my mind beating as I wait to hear his response."She's safe." The doctor says and moves to leave but I stop him with a strong grip on his shoulders."What do you mean she's safe. Talk to me, to us, tell us how my wife is faring?" I ask him frantically."She's safe man, she's lucky to have being brought in on time, if she had being brought in a minute later, she would have bled to death, but not to worry she's fine. We removed the bullet and right now she's currently being transfused with some blood and multivitamins to make up for the one she lost. Congratulations, your wife is fine." The Doctor says and I sigh in relief, as Jeanne who was busy tapping her feets and crying finally stops and starts laughing."Have a good day." That said the Doctor walks away and Jeanne comes and hug me sighing in relief."Oh God, Jayson, I was so scared. I thought we were going to loose her." She says and starts
I still don't believe what the doctor said, even as Jeanne continues crying and I grip him by his collar as I ask again, "Tell me this is all a joke, and you are just playing with me.""This is a matter of life and death, I can't joke about it, I'm really sorry for your loss. Take heart and be strong man." He says and gently removing my arms from his collar, he pats me slowly on the back and walks away, and that's when it dawns on me.I fall to my knees beside Jeanne and sob uncontrollably like a baby, all the pent up anger, emotions and every other thing I had bottled up, from earlier on trying to be strong enough, comes crashing down."Arggh!" I scream as the door to the operating room opens and some nurses roll up a body wrapped in white clothing, and I know that it is my Cherry in there.I stand up weakly and watch as the nurses brings her to a stop at my side, and hands shaking I open the sheets and see her.She's so cold, in peace and so limp, still looking beautiful as all the
(SEMI FINAL)JAYSON'S POVShe fires the shot, the gun pointed straight at me, and I close my eyes waiting for the bullet to hit me, but nothing does.I'm numb, as I wait for the sharp bullet to pierce into my skin, but nothing does and that's when I hear the noise.Cherry's scream and that's when I realize what just happened, as I open my eyes and come to see the shock of my life.I see Cherry in a pool of her blood her flowery scarf, filled with blood that's currently spilling out."No!" I scream, tuning the world out as I fall to my knees helplessly besides her, cradling her stained and limp body in my arms."Cherry, please don’t go, don't leave me." I beg, shaking her furiously praying for a miracle to happen, and that's when I hear Talia's voice behind me.I'm so going to kill her today, I think my eyes turning red, "Well, she's such a beautiful defender, all in the name of love. I intended killing you dick, but she saved you, or I dont know if my hand shifted and mistakenly it hi
CHERRY'S POVI cover my mouth with my palms.Currently, I'm numb, I don't know what to say, do or how to even react.Oh my God! Is this a dream? I ask myself as I close and open my eyes countless times.Yes, this must be a dream. This can't be real, this must be something out of a movie because I still can't believe that Jayson, my childhood friend, the one who has owned my heart since forever, is on his knees in front of me, asking me to marry him.His piercing blue eyes, stare into mine and I can see the silent plea for me to say yes, and I just stand like a statue.Finally, a tear escapes from my eyes, and I wipe it of immediately, "Oh my! Jayson... Oh.. Oh Jayson, yes I'll marry you." I say excitedly and he takes my hands in his, and slides the glittering diamond ring on my engagement ring finger.The ring fits perfectly fine, and I wonder because he didn't tell me about this or measure my finger and I'm amazed at how it doesn't feel too big or tight for me, no need for me to resi
TALIA'S POVI pack my car beside a massive building, at the address Ivy gave to me.So this is where, billionaire Cherry lives. Wow! Just wow! She's this rich and still trying to snatch my man. What a nerve!Well, that's the least of my concern now, I don't care about how rich or wealthy she is, I' just here to kill her and leave quietly.Walking in, I press the button as the little door by the electric gate opens, and I see a man standing outside, security I guess, but I'll get last him, ice already planned my words and everything I'm going to say."Hello." I greet waving at him and smiling sexily, bit that it's going to help me in this case, but that's what I've got at least for now."Yes ma'am, how may I help you?""I'm here to see Cherry. I'm her friend huh." I reply innocently smiling and make a show of checking my pockets, to avoid him seeing my eyes and maybe spotting my lies."Oh, okay ma'am. When you get to the entrance just knock quietly, you'll be attended to." He says and
JAYSON'S POVI stand outside the house dressed in a casual beach outfit of blue shorts and a grey vest with a silver neck chain, looking chic.I check my wristwatch, wondering what's keeping her late.I just hope everything I've planned today works out and doesn't flop.I bring out my phone, and start pressing in bid to pass of time, when I hear, "Sorry, I kept you waiting." Looking up, I get blinded in a gorgeous light in human form.Oh my fucking goodness! I exclaim silently, she looks so beautiful, she’s the prettiest lady I've ever seen, and that's not just a statement, no one comes close.She's putting on a slimy singlet top, and a short skirt alongside a flowery scarf tied round her waist, and fuck! If she doesn't look so sexy."Hey, I'm here already, why are you staring at me like that?" I hear her ask and I snap out of my indecent thoughts."Um, nothing, you just look so sexy and pretty." I compliment her and I watch as she flushes, her cheeks turning a deep shade of red and I
CHERRY'S POVA Week Later It's being a week now and a great one at that.Jayson is slowly interjecting himself in my life and he is also a pain in the ass I wont lie.Now, I, Jeanne and him are currently seated on the dining talking and eating butter cake, I made and some fresh orange juice.Although Jayson is through eating, he suddenly keeps mum and stops talking, and I don't want to disturb him, but I can sense he's up to something but I don't make mention of it as I and Jeanne continue talking.I look at him and he gives me a silly mischievous smile and I scoff and continue eating and I don't even take note of how it happened, but the next thing I see is Jayson swiftly taking my last piece of remaining cake and placing it on his plate."Hey." I call out, but he stands up and makes a dash for the living room and I follow him in hot pursuit as I hear Jeanne laughing behind us.He takes me round all the chairs in the sitting room, cutting the cake and munching it slowly and I become
TALIA'S POVI sit on my chair close to my bed with my eyes closed and legs crossed.Glass of wine in hand, my thoughts drift off.Since the incident some weeks ago at the public restaurant with Jayson's new interest, I've actually being low key, not wanting to attract any attention as I've not being in bars, clubs or my usual hang out spots.Well, I've been planning my next move.The door to my dimly lit bedroom opens and Ivy walks in."Hey cunt, why are you still chilling alone? Come out let's go have fun." She says coming to sit beside me on my bed.My close ally and bitch, she's the one I can rely on for any of my moves alongside my gang.Making herself at home already, she takes the wine bottle and sips straight from it without even looking for a glass cup.I scoffs and watch as she presses away at her phone and I finally ask her coldly, "Did you get everything." "Yeah of course, don't you trust me." She replies."Well give me the deets, everything, I don't want any important thi