Jace's car came to a halt outside the building of Jasmine's apartment. "Thank you so much for tonight. It was so great spending time with you," she confessed while placing the strands of her hair behind her ear shyly."Me too. I'm glad you had fun spending time with me." Jace replied as he held her hands. "We go again tomorrow at the same time, right?" He asked, caressing her cheeks with his thumb.Jasmine nibbled on her bottom lip and nodded her head; this action made Jace's throat dry, making him lean in and kiss her on her lips. "See you tomorrow.""Mhmm," she uttered, carefully getting out before waving him goodbye. Unknown to her, Tessa was watching her through the window the whole time. As she went upstairs, she met Tessa standing at her doorstep with her hands folded to her chest."So, were you going to tell me that you finally have a boyfriend?" Tessa said, her tone laced with concern and a tinge of eagerness."Is that why you're standing at my doorstep like a spy? Look, mom,
The makeup artist had just finished touching up Alicia's makeup when Andrea entered the room, wearing a maroon-colored cocktail maxi dress. Her hair was styled in a pleated bun with two strands hanging on both sides of her face."You look so gorgeous, Alicia," Andrea exclaimed. "There's this special glow on your face that reminds me of when I was pregnant with the girls. Don't tell me you're pregnant!" Andrea suddenly shouted as she examined Alicia from head to toe."Of course not," Alicia quickly denied. "Do I look like the kind of girl who would get pregnant before her marriage? You know my career always comes first." Alicia snorted as she looked at her reflection in the mirror while adjusting herself."I'm sorry for not coming on time. You know it isn't easy getting three kids ready for a wedding ceremony," Andrea said in a pitiful tone, causing Alicia to burst into laughter. "Three kids? When did Mr. Wilson turn into a baby?""Since the day he started competing with the twins for
"You must be the new nurse, Elena Thompson. We spoke on the phone earlier," the head nurse of the neurology department said with a warm smile.Elena nodded back, returning a gentle smile. "And you must be Ms. Hildegard. It's nice to finally meet you." "You too. I'm the one in charge of showing you around, but unfortunately something important came up, and I got someone to fill up for me; she should be here any second from now," she said while checking the time on her phone.A few minutes later, Jasmine walked up to them and smiled upon recognizing Elena, whom she hadn't seen for a long time. "Sis Lena, what a surprise! What are you doing here?" Jasmine asked in disbelief. "You two know each other?" Hildegard asked in a slightly confused tone; she could recall that she never mentioned Elena's name to Jasmine.They both nodded their heads at the same time. "Eleanor and I are very familiar with each other," Jasmine responded enthusiastically."That's great! I'm sure you two have a lot
On their drive to Jace's apartment, he remained silient all through, with a gloomy expression on his face. Jasmine could sense his mood, which made her unable to start up a conversation with him.Immediately after Jace unlocked the door to his apartment, Jasmine pushed him against the wall and placed her head on his chest. "Are you mad at me?" She whispered softly as she looked up from his chest to get a good view of his good-looking face.Jace knitted his brows, saying, "Jasmine, are you ashamed of me? That's why you didn't want Sean and Andrea to see us a moment ago?" He asked, going straight to the point. Her earlier actions made him start to question their relationship and whether Jasmine truly loved him like she claimed."No, it's really nothing like that, I promise. It's just that I want to keep our relationship a secret for now. I'm not ashamed of you; I'm just worried about what people will think of me; they might think I cozen you into dating me. It's more of me being ashamed
"Good morning," Jasmine exclaimed happily as she emerged from the bedroom, wearing Jace's shirt that stopped above her knees.Jace, who was busy making eggs and bacon in the kitchen, raised his head, and his eyes slowly roamed all over her, devouring her beauty. The shirt was of light fabric, making it see through; she wasn't wearing a bra, and Jace could see her perking nipples from the fabric. Jasmine, who noticed Jace was holding her hostage with his gaze, blushed shyly, causing her cheeks to turn red. "Why are you staring at me?" She demanded as she tied up her hair in a ponytail."You look damn hot in my shirt. You should wear more of them," Jace commented teasingly while coming closer to her to kiss her on the lips.Jasmine's gaze traveled to the fried egg on the plate. "How did you know I was starving?" She said this, wrapping her arms around his neck."Because you are my other half," Jace replied charmingly before claiming her lips. His little kisses gradually intensified,
It was already mid-winter in New York, with Valentine's Day just around the corner. Jasmine was finishing up her shift at BlueMoon private hospital, dressed in a bright yellow floral dress that matched her sunny mood. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail, revealing her bright smile.As she headed out, Amber rushed up to her, and Nora was trying to catch up behind her."Hey, Jasmine! Why are you leaving early today?" Amber asked, curiosity etched on her face."What? I just got my mom's errands done," Jasmine replied, trying to brush off any further questions.Amber raised an eyebrow. "You sure? You look amazing today—almost too nice for errands."Jasmine chuckled and glanced down at her dress. "I just needed a change of pace from scrubs."Nora chimed in, "I don't know... I'm having trouble believing you're not going out tonight.""Are you two teaming against me? If you don't have anything important to do, go and bother someone else. It's getting late. I need to leave now." Before she cou
The rooftop was beautifully decorated for the Valentine's Day occasion. Sean guided her to their table, which was set with candles and adorned with rose petals in the middle. The whole floor was covered in rose petals, and Andrea adorned the view from up there. The heater kept the place warm due to the chilly breeze blowing."You like it?" Sean couldn't ignore the look in her eyes and the way she seemed invested. "Like? I love it! Thank you so much, hubby. It's really beautiful," Andrea said, looking at Sean tenderly while holding his hand."Can I have my phone now?" Andrea demanded in a pitiful voice.Sean had no other choice than to hand it over to her, saying, "Just for a few minutes."Andrea quickly browsed through what she had been doing earlier and realized she must have accidentally pressed the wrong button when Sean snatched her phone. She began to panic, noticing it was too late to cancel the invite because the invitee had already accepted.She tapped on the profile and found
A fair-skinned lady with ginger curly hair, dressed in a tight pink wrap skirt and off-white cowl top, sat down elegantly, tapping her fingers on the table impatiently.She raised her head, and a smile spread across her face. "Jay, long time, no see!" Megan said as she rose to her feet."What are you doing here? Where is Andrea?" Jacob demanded, his demeanor stoic as he scanned the room for any signs of Andrea."Well, I don't know who Andrea is or what you're talking about," Megan offered. "How about you sit down and we talk for a while?" She gestured to a chair with puppy eyes.Jacob scoffed loudly as everything became clear to him. She was the one who had asked the waiter to bring him here. "How long have you been spying on me?" he questioned. He had noticed this a few days ago, but he thought it was just his imagination due to his recent stress.Someone was indeed tailing him, and it was Megan Trevor, the same woman who had broken his heart years ago and cheated on him with Sean Wi
At the crescent wood residence, the garden was dashingly decorated for the sip and see party of Sean and Andrea's son, where friends and family gathered to welcome the baby. Andrea was dressed in matching blue outfits with her son, while the twins matched with Sean. The smiles on their faces were evident and blissful. Andrea climbed the stage with her son in her arms; he was the exact replica of herself, with black hair and green emerald eyes, just like hers.Sean was jealous at first, but thought it was fair since the twins looked exactly like him. Andrea stepped up to the microphone, her hands trembling slightly as she adjusted it to her height. The air was thick with anticipation. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves, and began to speak."Good day, everyone," she said, her voice steady but laced with emotion. "First and foremost, I'd like to thank each and every one of you present for standing by me, Sean, and the kids during our hard times. It means a lot to us that
The doctor transferred Andrea to the VIP ward as per Sean's instructions, where she lay motionless on the bed, her porcelain skin looking like alabaster and her chapped lips a faint reminder of her struggles. The soft hum of machines and the gentle beeps of monitors surrounded her, a stark contrast to the chaos that had erupted just days ago.Sean sat beside her, his eyes fixed on her face as he held her hand tightly. It had been two long days since she'd last opened her eyes, and the uncertainty was eating away at him. "It's a brand new day, baby," he whispered, his voice low and husky. "Won't you open your eyes for me?"As he spoke, his phone vibrated in his pocket, breaking the silence. He reluctantly released Andrea's hand and rose from the stool, his gaze lingering on her pale face, before he stepped out into the hospital corridor."Boss, I've arrived at the hospital," his assistant, Drew, said over the phone. "But I can't seem to find you—did I misremember your instructions?"Se
"Actually, I don't think that's a really good idea?" " Are you scared that I might make a move on you? Come on, I won't touch you without your consent Lena, I promise" That was the last thing Jacob would ever do after discovering that she was a victim of assault, although the culprit have been jailed. He had planned to tell her, but he knew it would make her uncomfortable and might make her feel unworthy of him, so he decided to keep it a secret." Really?" " Yeah" Jacob came forward and carried her in a bridal style to his bedroom upstairs, he placed her gently on the bed and squat down in front of her. " This room belongs to the both of us and what is mine is yours too." he then fetched out a small blue box from his pocket, revealing a heart shaped blue diamond ring. " Lena, don't panic. I'm not asking you to marry me just yet. I just want to make you feel rest assured so I got this promise ring for you" he took Elena's hand and slide the ring into her finger which looked good
As Sean and Andrea arrived at Jacob's residence, they found Elena busy cooking dinner in the kitchen. The aroma of roasting vegetables wafted through the air, mingling with the sound of sizzling meat on the stovetop.Elena turned to greet them, a warm smile on her face. "Hey, guys! Come on in."Andrea followed Elena into the kitchen, taking in the cozy atmosphere as she began to help with dinner preparations."Sean," Jacob said, his eyes locked on his friend, "do you think Carmen will defend her cousin in court?""I don't think so," Sean replied thoughtfully. "But Carmen, I know, is smart and calculative. I'm sure she wouldn't do anything stupid to spoil her career."As they continued their conversation, Sean glanced around the kitchen, his eyes lingering on Elena, before returning to Jacob. "So did you tell her how you feel?"Jacob nodded sheepishly. "Yeah, I did after the accident. And I even asked her to marry me."Sean's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "What did she say?"Jacob's fa
As Megan sat in the garden, her legs crossed and a cigarette dangling from her mouth, she dialed a number on her phone. The receiver picked up immediately, and she demanded, "What did I tell you earlier? Didn't I tell you to always keep me updated on what's going on?"The man on the other end groaned in frustration. "What am I supposed to update you on, woman? Can't you just let me do my job in peace?"Megan's eyes narrowed as she took a long drag on her cigarette. "Watch how you speak to me," she said coldly. "I'm paying you, and I expect results."The man sighed. "Fine. You told me Elena usually leaves work by 6 p.m. It's already 6. She's out."Megan's eyes flickered with excitement. "Great," she said, her voice dripping with malice.As Elena walked out of her workplace, oblivious to the danger lurking nearby, Megan spoke into her phone again. "Go get her."The truck driver started his engine slowly, careful not to alarm Elena as he moved in closer. When the time was right, he stepp
The next morning, Elena woke up as early as possible and got dressed to leave for work. She had no idea where Jacob went inin the early hours of the day, as she didn't meet him in the room when she woke up.She fixed her hair in the mirror and grabbed her bag, then immediately unlocked the door to leave. Just as she did, Jacob walked in with a tray carrying sandwiches, tea, and sliced apples. "Have breakfast before you leave," he said, placing it on the center table and sitting down on the bed, gesturing for her to take a seat beside him.Elena looked at him in surprise and sat down without touching the food. "Should I feed you myself,myself, or did you get it?" he asked, arching his brows at her."I got it," she quickly replied before he could do something strange again. Jacob watched her finish every piece of her breakfast before finally seeming satisfied."Let me drive you to work," he said."I thought you had important things to do today, which is why you got up so early," Elena s
Elena's words got stuck in her throat like a lump; she swallowed hard and proceeded into the room. She looked around, unsure of what to do next, and her gaze fell on the couch beside the glass door leading to the balcony.She sat down, her palms on her thighs, and shortly after, she heard a knock on the door. The maid greeted her, and Elena stepped aside for her to come in; she dropped all sorts of products onto the bed before leaving.After making sure she was gone, Elena went through the stuff the maid had brought. They were a pair of pink lingerie pajamas, a camisole sleeveless top, and matching shorts made of thin fabric. There was also a bottle of body wash, shampoo, a brand-new toothbrush, mouthwash, toothpaste, and lastly, a pack of condoms.Elena's ear turned red, and she couldn't believe her eyes. What did Mrs. Jones think of her relationship with Jacob? That they might have reached that stage? She picked up the condom and wondered where to keep it; she didn't know how she wo
Andrea was later discharged, and by the time Sean found out, he arrived at the hospital only to be told that she had been discharged and her family had taken her away.Sean drove straight to the Jones residence with the twins. He hadn't been able to get home earlier when the nanny informed him through Ruby's iPad."Daddy, why did we come to see Grandpa and Granny? Aren't we going home to Mommy?" Ruby asked."Because Mommy is here with Grandpa and Granny," Sean explained as they walked into the house, where the maids bowed slightly in respect.Jacob came out of his room downstairs and walked up to Sean. "So where were you when my sister was in pain? You left her all by herself because your company is more important than her health? Don't forget you're the one who put her in this condition!"Mr. and Mrs. Jones came downstairs, having heard Jacob raising his voice, and already assumed Sean was there."Uncle, why are you shouting at Daddy?" Pearl chimed in."Daddy didn't do anything wrong
Elena's eyes snapped open as if someone had shaken her awake. She pushed him so harshly that his elbow collided with the door. Quickly, she got down and hurried into the building, disappearing from Jacob's sight before he could react.Jacob winced in pain as he rubbed his elbow, a look of annoyance crossing his face. "Geez! What's wrong with her?" He shook his head and drove off, still smiling foolishly.Elena rummaged through her bag for her keys, her fingers trembling as she unlocked the door and double-checked it was secure. She buried her face in her hair, overwhelmed by the events downstairs. Goodness gracious!As she threw her bag onto the couch, she touched her lips, her mind racing with questions. Why did Jacob kiss her? What was wrong with him?She grabbed her phone and began searching for answers online. But as she scrolled through the search results, her darkening eyes only added to her frustration.After a quick shower, Elena emerged from the bathroom to find a series of u