JAZMIN
"GOOD afternoon, ma'am. I finished cleaning everything but didn't cook because you said you're not going to eat here. So, can I leave now, ma'am?" said the outgoing maid who's just coming to my house to clean every day.
Katie is my helper and also my working student. I hired her through my resources. She's been the caretaker of my house ever since I bought and built a house in this lot four years ago. Katie is in her fourth year in the course of accountancy at UST, and I can say she's doing great in the field that she has chosen. For four years, I can say that I have trusted her about anything regarding my house and also my secrets.
"Yes, Katie. Thank you. Send my regards to your mom." She nodded.
JAZMINWHEN MY phone vibrated, I was startled even more. I took it from my purse and answered it as I walked to my family's table."Where are you?" Hana's brow furrowed. I can see what she's doing. She's tapping her finger on the table, which is one of her mannerisms. My older sister is impressive.I took a deep breath and then responded to her."I'm right in front of you, your little kitty," I said, smiling. Then she cut the line and looked in my direction; she smiled hugely. As if she had seen her special someone. But I know my sister adores me, which is why I adore her."Hi, Dad." I kissed him on the cheeks, and he was surprised for a moment because he thought I was someone else, and Dad smiled back when he realized it was just
AVERITHE HEADACHE WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD. I'm sorry for ruining the family outing. I was pleased to see Jazmin being so sweet to her family. At the very least, she hasn't changed the old her that I've known. She's still charming to the people she cares about a lot.How about me?Me?No, you're not welcome.Of course, I am. I'm from Jazmin's past. Yes, past. And, as I've previously stated, the past is the past.I shook the thoughts out of my head. It will cause me more pain, not only in my mind but also in my heart.But I'm feeling better no
PEARLFour hours ago...THE BELL rang for my first-period class this afternoon. I'm now a professor at my alma mater, UST. At UST, I completed both my bachelor's and master's degrees in education. I teach classes in the Accounting Department, primarily to the graduating class.I entered the room and waited for my students to enter. They smiled as they greeted me, and I smiled back. When the last bell rang, I shut the door."Okay, class, get back to work where you left off the last time. I'll give you twenty minutes to finish it today, and then we'll start another Accounting 501 lecture. Your time has arrived." I told them to return to my table.I sat there and reached into my bag for my phone. I checked it and
AVERI"COME ON, Ave. Just this once, please," Keyla begged."Are you going to do this?" I ask; my voice is unsure.She nodded, a frown on her face. "Without a doubt.""Keyla, I don't want to interfere in your relationship; I don't want to get involved in other people's problems right now; I have too many things to deal with," I explained as I returned to my car."Averi! Please!" she exclaimed. "I'm your best friend, remember? Please just do this once, please." She sounds desperate, and she's right; she's my best friend, and whatever happens to her is my concern."Alright, just this once, okay?" she smiled as she drag
AVERITHE MOON was magnificent tonight. I raised my left hand as if I was reaching for it. I was like that for a moment, and when I got tired, I put my hand down. I sigh deeply and sip the wine from my right hand. I'm not getting drunk; it's just a way for me to process what happened a while ago.I was on the balcony of my Rockwell condominium. After the incident in the mall, I came right here and locked myself up. No, I'm not going to jump from this fifty-story building. I'm not that crazy or desperate.I haven't been back to Miller's in almost five days. George always called and invited me to dinner at their mansion, but I managed to escape and throw alibis he quickly bought.I'm not betraying George. We still see each other, but I
JAZMINI QUICKLY WASH the dishes. I was whistling the entire time I was doing the dishes. Joy has a hold on me. I'm thrilled that she's in MY home. No, I'm not going to take advantage of her, but I will make a new start in a new friendship for Dad's sake. Is this correct? Ugh! Stop contradicting yourself, Brain.When I was finished, I went to my room and attempted to open the door without making any noise. On my bed was a lovely figure. Averi is still sleeping on her back, facing away from me. I resisted the urge to rush to her side and wrap her in my arms forever. Instead, I went to my closet, pulled out a nightgown, and went to the shower. I can't sleep in too many clothes.I was about to leave the bathroom when I heard her mumbling. Is she calling me? I went into her room and found her stil
JAZMINIT'S BEEN A WEEK SINCE THE 'Kiss' incident with Averi. Thankfully, we haven't spoken and haven't run into each other since then. Dad was out of town for two weeks, and I'm glad he's gone because he'll notice that his Ave and daughter aren't getting along. I'm having trouble dealing with his interrogation right now. He shouldn't know all of this so soon.Hana is preoccupied with her schoolwork and band. We barely see each other. She kept inviting me to all of her events, but as the OIC at Angel Food, I was too preoccupied with my job. But I miss my little sister.My phone rang while I was checking the portfolio in my hands. The song Passenger Seat began to play. Since the unexpected kiss, I've been using it as my ringtone. It reminds me of her and our memoirs. I know I'm be
AVERIFOR THE past week, I thank God for the strength He gave me, which I was still alive from that haunting and sweet kiss. It kills me simultaneously; it excites me because that's precisely what I would like to do to her ever since I had seen her again.Maybe you wonder how the kiss stops. Well, my phone rang, and when I realized what I was doing, I ran away from Jazmin before she could hold me back again with her sweet lips.It's been a week since that day, and I'm trying so hard to ignore her. Not that she's been bugging me, but just for safety, I just ignore her and these stupid feelings burning up again. It's wrong! I'm her father's fiancé! For Christ's sake! 
Three weeks later...AVERI"BABY, could you please zip my dress?" The redhead inquired as she turned her sexy back to me, which only I could do by gulping. "Or maybe later, babe?" she teases as she notices I'm staring at her back."Not today, Jaz. You don't want to keep your in-laws waiting, do you?" As I zipped her dress, I replied. I was doing my best not to join in her teasing."Maybe after meeting my in-laws, you know..." she mused as she turned to face me, a teasing smirk on her face. Her mere breath touching my ears caused the hairs on my arms to stand on end. "Baby?""Jaz, stop." My heart was racing as she tried to give me little kisses on my jawline down to my neck while sensually touching my breast. "J
JAZMIN"HEY, you're here," Hana said as I entered the mansion's front door. She kissed me on the cheek. She appeared to be in good spirits today."Yeah. Uhh," I'm not sure what to say. Averi texted me to meet her here without explaining why we should meet here. But I just went along with it because she said she'd tell me later."You're just on time," she said as she dragged me into the living room. She didn't even give me a chance to speak. What is going on with my sister? I had no choice but to follow her lead because she was still dragging me."You have a visitor," she announced. I looked at her perplexedly and was about to ask her a question when I heard a familiar voice greet me.
JAZMIN"SO, WHAT DID YOU DO TO THE MANSION?" Averi asks, not looking at me but concentrating on her cooking.We've arrived at my home. She called me after talking with Hana because she needed to talk about something important. But even if we didn't talk about anything important, I'd like to invite her over and stay with me for the rest of my life. Cheesy!"Hana was having a lovesick problem," I explained, taking the apple from the basket and washing it in the sink before returning to sit on the counter."Oh! Finally, she was interested in someone. Who is the unlucky person?" Still, on her back, she inquired. I wanted to burst out laughing at her question, but all I could muster was a broad smile, which she couldn't see. Before I repli
JAZMINI WAS ON MY WAY OUT, looking for my keys in my purse, when I accidentally ran into someone."Sorry, Miss," the girl I ran into said. I look at her and immediately recognize her. "I'm sorry," she apologized. The witch has transformed into a lovely lady. What did she do to her face and body?"Denisse?" I inquired, but the girl scrunched her brows and looked at me perplexedly."Excuse me, beautiful, but how do you know who I am?" She asks, her gaze fixed on my eyes and features."It's me, Den. Can't you recall an old acquaintance?" I replied with a broad smile. She didn't recognize me.Then she must have remember
JAZMINI CAN'T BELIEVE she's now right beside me, snuggling her sweet chocolate scent that I can't get enough of. Her naked and glorious body pressed against mine. I enjoyed everything we did last night.It was my first time doing it because Averi told me she had never been laid after leaving her seven years ago. Can you believe it? Even Dad hasn't touched her, and I'm so grateful for what I've known. Of course, I believe her. I proved it last night.I caress her cheek and tuck her hair behind her ear, the strands falling in her face. She sleeps like an angel. Her breathing was slow and peaceful. I can't believe she's mine again. Everything is mine. I lightly peck her lips so as not to wake her. But she is a light sleeper, and she always wakes up smiling at me.
AVERII CAN STILL HEAR HER VOICE UP THERE. I look in the mirror, my face swollen with tears.I was missing her terribly. I want her back, but it's not possible right now. Everything is so complicated. She's the one who gave up on us. Why is she ruining everything? I despise her!Someone else opened the door after I heard it crack. I automatically wipe my tears away with my hands and look down. I didn't bother looking at the person who went inside. When I heard that they had locked the door, I looked at them in the mirror. And I noticed a red-haired goddess standing behind me. She's looking at herself in the mirror."Are you okay?" she inquired sincerely.I didn't bother to respond to her.
AVERITHE CUSTOMERS were yelling and cheering for the two hot sisters in front of the stage. Since the sister took the stage, Aiden's Resto has been just like any other resto-bar. Their presence caused havoc in the otherwise peaceful setting. Even George was yelling. While yelling, his professionalism flew out the window, "That's my little ones! Woohoo! That's my daughters, you guys."I smiled at his demeanor. He is very proud of his daughters. Of course, he should be. If the mere presence of the two causes the customers to become agitated, imagine how much worse it will be when they hear them sing. I'm sure all the boys will drool for them. I'm not exaggerating. I'm stating a fact.The two were accustomed to the attention that the customers lavished on them. They were born to be stars.
JAZMINWE'VE COME TO AIDEN'S TO EAT DINNER WITH THE FAMILY. Yes, including Averi. So, this would be our first meeting after that steamy make-out session in her office.We took our usual seats. Aiden is pretty crowded tonight because a band is performing. Aiden improvised into a social resto-bar.I was just here two weeks ago, and after that lunch with Pearl, this is only my third visit. They do renovate quickly. The location, on the other hand, was fantastic. It's still as cozy as ever.There was a stage with complete instruments, amps, and mics. This just goes to show how much Ben and Pearl enjoy music. I didn't know if Pearl was here, and I didn't want to bother her, so I didn't tell her I was there."Kids, Ave will be late for
JAZMIN"HANA? Baby? Where are you?" I asked as I walked down to the mansion's living room. I could hear shouts coming from there. Is there a brawl going on over there? I was worried about my sister because I could hear her scream even when I was in my room.It was Sunday and my day, so I planned to sleep until noon. I was exhausted from our night at the clubs with Jacob the night before. I didn't go home with him last night at my house because he begged me to bring his gigolo for the night to my own effin' house. I couldn't object because he used the you-owe-me tactic.That's why I'm in the mansion, sleeping until I want to wake up. Who cares? I am free to do whatever I want. I also need to recover from the events of the previous week. Yes, another week had passed since I almost raped the will