CHAPTER FIVE

JASMIN

"Was that your boyfriend?" Ryan asked, looking at me curiously.

"If he is your boyfriend, then I'm sorry for interfere but that is not a way to treat a woman. I didn't really see him, but for the way Jack was screaming out for me, it probably didn't look good."

I signed. "He's not my boyfriend. And there is no way I would ever have gotten involved with a bastard..... I mean a man like him." I trailed off, when I remembered Jack was with us.

"Did you go to the police." He asked, his face filled with worry.

"I did. I had him arrested once when he tried to do the same thing a year ago. I also have a restraining order against him."

"How the hell did he manage to get out then?" Ryan's brow raised in confusion.

"Well. His dad happens to be a police officer, so I'm not sure I can ever lock him up for long."

Ryan grunted and shook his head. "Wow. Just wow. This  life is so full of shit."

"Dad. That's a bad word" Jack's little voice said as he laughed.

Ryan laughed and looked down at Jack. "Sorry kiddo, no more bad words. I Promise."

"He is so adorable." I said, as I ruffled his hair and he smiled up at me.

"That he is. Anyways it's nice to meet you Jasmin, but we really have to get going now."

I was so comfortable around them, I didn't want them to leave so soon. At least.... At least what Jasmin? The man is probably married. I scold myself.

Ryan brought his wallet out of his pocket and took a card out handling it over to me. "This is my card Jasmin. Feel free to call me, when you ever need my help. Anytime."

I took the card and smiled back. "Thank you, Ryan. And I mean it, I really appreciate your help today." I turned to Jack and kissed his cheeks. "Thank you, my little guardian angel."

Jack's little face lightens up at my pet name for him.

"You are very much welcome Jasmin."

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Once Ryan and Jack drove off, I rushed upstairs. I wanted to get in the comfort of my room as soon as possible. 

I took my keys out before getting to the door. When I got to the door I opened it quickly without paying much attention to the sounds coming from the living room. The site in front of me was the last thing I really wanted to see.

Lisa completely naked with a man, who wasn't even trying to hide his dick.

"Holy Moly! Lisa!" I shouted.

I immediately brought my hands to my face grunting at the same time. I really don't want to see this man's penis.

"Jas! What the hell. Can't you knock, or something?" Lisa said.

Why the hell should I knock in my own apartment?

"Like seriously, Lisa? For Christ sake you have a damn room! Use it!" 

"Whatever." She rolled her eyes at me and sat back down without covering up. "You are such a joy killer."

I ignored that. I can't believe her. And the man was still standing with his dick pointing at me!

"And you! Can you please wear your damn clothes!" I yelled. I was so irritated right now. 

Lisa was laughing so hard she sat on the floor, head thrown back laughing her ass out. It's not funny.

Lisa will never change. Changing men like clothes every day. This isn't even safe. Bringing strangers into our home.

This was how I met Max. In this very same room, screwing my best friend. I walked in on them having sex in the living room, and ever since the bastard saw me he's been obsessed with me.

The last thing I need right now is another man getting infatuated with my looks. 

Don't get me wrong. I'm not ignorant to my looks. It has always gotten me in trouble since I was little.

First Max ruined my day. Now this..... this man standing there smirking at me. Still refusing to wear his damn clothes!

I need to get the hell away from here. My room. Yes, my room. I need to get inside now! 

"C'mon baby. There is room for one more. Gad, I need to pound that ass, mamacita." He slurred, clearly drunk as he stroked his penis.

"Fuck you!" Lisa shouted and threw a pillow at him. "Get out! Now!" 

I barged towards my room in disgust not interested in what would happen next. I can't deal with this right now. Not after Max.

When I get inside my room, I released a breath I didn't even realize I was holding.

At this moment, Jason's offer to live and work at his place came in as a miracle that I hadn't realized until now. I can't wait to pack out fast enough.

I love Lisa to death. But her lifestyle would one day be the death of me if I'm not careful. She takes everything so lightly, her parents would really be disappointed if there ever found out about all this.

Men like Max, are the last kind of people she should ever be around.

This is enough thinking for one day. I just need to start parking some of my stuffs I'll be taking. I'm not leaving the apartment permanently because Lisa won't be able to pay the rent since she isn't working. I'll have to help her out, with house rent and groceries.

Lisa barged into the room, finally dressed as she throwed herself down on my bed. So much for her telling me to knock before opening the door to our apartment.

"Is that a bruise on your face?" Lisa shots closer to me inspecting my face.

I rushed to check my face in the mirror and true enough I had bruises to my cheek, neck and collarbone.

Not this again. What would Jason think? How would he look at me. He'll definitely look at me differently from the way his eyes had trailed down my body today.

Good lord! Why was I thinking? I shouldn't think about that. He is my boss!

"Max, happened." I turned to Lisa who's eyes and mouth  were wide open.

"Close your mouth, flies would get in." I walked back and continued my packing.

She closed her mouth and snared at me. "Where did you meet him and what did he do?"

"I met him outside the building when Anne dropped me off, it was quite dark and I hadn't seen him when I was leaving the car. When I saw him, it was already too late and Anne already drove off."

"Who is Anne?" She asked checking her nails out.

Bravo. She didn't even ask what he did to me and if I was okay. She already seems uninterested about what I'm saying.

"Anne is Mr Knight's secretary."

"Oh!" She jumped up to a sitting position, all invested in my conversations now.

"Did you meet Jason? C'mon tell me. Is he as handsome in person as he is in the magazine's?"

I ignored her and turned to leave before she stopped me. Standing in front of my closet to block my way.

She's not giving this up.

"Okay Lisa. You win. He is just as handsome, if not more." The last part I say almost breathless.

As if just realizing what I'm doing, she looked over my shoulders at the suitcase on the bed with a confused expression on her face.

"What are you doing?" She asked with a raised brow.

"Packing." I answered, as I walked over her to grabbed some underwear's from my cupboard. 

"Clearly. I can see that. But why are you packing?" She asked, clearly irritated at my lack of willingness to answer her questions.

"My boss asked me to live at his place. As a live in maid."

"What!" She grabbed my hands and turned me to her. "What do you mean by live in maid? Why? I mean, what about me? Fuck! Who's gonna pay the damn rent now!"

What? That's all she's thinking about?

"I'll still pay the rent and buy groceries until you get a job."

She released a breath, exaggeratedly fanning herself with her hands. "Thank God. I thought I was now on my own and need a job."

I frowned. "That's something you should really start figuring out though." She really needed a job.

"I'll get one, when I'm ready." 

"When has anyone ever been ready to get a job? It's an important thing in life. You either decide to get a job or open a business, Lisa. I would have understood, if you've already searched but couldn't find a job. But obviously don't want to get a job."

I can't believe I honestly have to lecture her about this again. This is the issue she keeps having with her family.

Lisa is waiting for a rich man to come save her from rags to riches. She wants the easy way out of everything in life and it doesn't always work that way.

I sat beside her at the bed and held her hand. She's my best friend and I need her to sort her life out.

Sometimes money is not everything. And when it is, you have to work for it. Earn it.

She sighed and stared at me. "Jasmin. Can't you see? A rich man is all I need. Fame and riches. My life would change forever." 

Not this again. I have to make her understand.

"Sometimes you just have to build that riches with the right soulmate."