✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿"Okay, Mom. Bye. Love you."I hung up the phone after talking to Mom. However, I remained seated on the couch, still holding my cat. My feet were propped up, my back leaned against the couch, and I stared off into space, lost in thought.Another week had passed. Throughout that week, Adam and I hadn't spoken much. Ever since I heard that woman moaning in his apartment, I felt embarrassed around him. Plus, I had been having wet dreams for almost a week now. In those dreams, something happened between us. There were mornings when I woke up sweating, even though the air conditioner was on in my room.Those dreams were the reason I couldn't look at him directly anymore, like I used to. There were times when he would ride to school with me—like the first time I had that dream—and I couldn't bring myself to glance at him. I sat beside him in the front seat while Leigh and Violet were in the back. During those rides, it felt like there were angels in the car because of the ove
✧ADAM MEADOWS✧I WASN’T quite sure what I saw on Jazz’s face last night when I told her I had a date. Was it jealousy? Or did I just hallucinate? But why would she be jealous?My forehead wrinkled in thought, but it quickly smoothed out as I grinned, recalling what happened last night. The raw chicken that fell on the floor just as she was about to leave. She’d stuffed it into a plastic bag and used it to pad her chest.I still laugh when I think about it. No wonder when we faced each other at the door after I opened it, I noticed something was off about her. Her chest. It was obvious she had stuffed it with something. But why raw chicken breast?I was dying to ask her last night why she chose that, but I didn’t get the chance because she screamed and ran out, heading home. I understand her, though. Because if I were in her shoes, I might have just hung myself out of embarrassment. But another question in my mind was . . . why did she do it? Was she trying to impress me? Because I ins
✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿I HAD just finished showering and was getting ready. Leigh and Violet and I had made plans to eat out and have a few drinks. Since Camille was busy again, she wouldn't be joining us.I kept my outfit simple—jeans, a cropped top, and my Nike shoes. I didn’t bother with elaborate makeup, just a light touch. I simply brushed my hair and took a scrunchie with me, wearing it on my right wrist.I threw my small wallet into my sling bag and slung it across my body. After spraying on some perfume, I grabbed my phone and left the room.As I was heading down the stairs, I suddenly thought of Adam. I wanted to text him to let him know I was going out with my friends, as that was our arrangement—to inform him of my whereabouts in case of an emergency. But part of me felt hesitant to bother him now, especially since I knew he had a dinner date.I was approaching the main door when I heard a knock, twice. 'Wait, is that Leigh and Violet? We agreed I would go to their apartment, right
✧ADAM MEADOWS✧I quietly watched her while I lounged on the couch, one arm draped over the back with the top buttons of my shirt undone. A lazy smile played on my lips as I watched her pour her heart into the song.“Oops, I did it again.”I lost count of how many songs she had sung by now.“I played with your heart.”After our dinner at the seafood restaurant earlier, she suggested we hit up a karaoke bar.“Got lost in the game.”And ever since she downed three shots, she's been belting out tunes nonstop. It's like the alcohol gave her the confidence to let loose in the room we had all to ourselves.“Ooh, baby, baby. Oops, you think I'm in love. That I'm sent from above~”And judging by the songs she sung, she was a fan of Britney Spears.“I'm not that innocent!”She started with 'One More Time' earlier, and I lost track of the songs that followed. This might be her fifth one now, really feeling 'Oops I Did It Again'. Standing up, mic in hand, she faced the large monitor screen, swayi
✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿I feel like I'm drowning in Adam's handsomeness. He still had me in his arms, and our chests were almost touching. This was the first time I saw his face up close like this, and I just realized how flawless his face was. Smooth. No pores, no pimple marks, nothing. He’s perfect.And his lips . . . they looked so kissable. I couldn't help but raise one hand. I cupped his perfect jaw and slowly brought my face closer to his. I wanted to kiss him; I really do! But when our lips were almost touching, I suddenly felt nervous. What if he kills me if I cross the line?Plus, he's my brother's best friend. If my brother Zane finds out I kissed Adam, he might tear me apart. Then he'll put me back together just to tear me apart again. So, instead of kissing him, I whispered, “Happy birthday…” as our lips hovered close. I don't know if I just imagined the disappointment in his eyes or what.I placed my palms on his chest and pushed him away slightly. He moved back a bit. We avoided
✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿“Yes. I want this. I . . . want you, Adam.”He released me and took a slight step back. Standing in front of me, he gazed at me as if he were hungry, as if he wanted to devour me whole.“You want to do it here? In your bedroom?” he asked softly, and I nodded gently. “Come here.” He reached for my hand and led me towards the bed. He settled at the foot of it, sitting down while I remained standing before him. “Take off your clothes,” he commanded, his voice cutting through the silence.Though it was my first time, I didn’t hesitate. I acted confidently, but deep down, I was nervous and wanted to retreat, to run out of the room. But here I was. I didn’t want to waste the opportunity to make real something I had only dreamed of.I first peeled off my cropped top while keeping my eyes fixed on his. I unzipped my jeans and slipped them down, leaving me in just my panties and bra. His hand moved, signaling for me to remove the rest of my garments, and I complied without hesit
✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿I knew exactly what I was getting into. I also understood the nature of my arrangement with Adam: 'fuck buddies.' It’s a purely physical relationship, with no emotions involved.But this morning, when I woke up naked and alone in my room, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. I didn’t even catch a glimpse of him in the house. He didn’t leave a text or a note to let me know he had left or gone back to his apartment. I don’t even know what time he slipped away.I reached for my cell phone and started typing a message to him, asking where he was. But just as I was about to send it, I paused. 'Who am I to ask?'I put my phone down and sighed as I slid out of bed. I had a bit of trouble walking to the bathroom because I could still feel the soreness between my legs, even though we only had two rounds last night. It was probably because he caught me off guard with his intensity.After a refreshing shower and changing into some comfortable home clothes, I left my room an
✧ADAM MEADOWS✧Jazzlene's words echoed in my mind as I stood before the mirror, adjusting my necktie, preparing for the alumni gala scheduled to start at seven p.m. It was already six-fifteen.‘A date? Really, huh?’I smirked to myself. I knew exactly why she had said that. She was trying to provoke me, having seen Lexi at my apartment earlier. Though she didn’t spell it out, I could read the jealousy on her face when she noticed another woman seated on my couch. Amusing.Lexi was the reason I left Jazzlene's place abruptly earlier, without a goodbye or even waking her up. My phone had awakened me with four missed calls and a text message from Lexi, announcing her imminent visit to my apartment. That compelled me to get up and leave in haste.[FLASHBACK]“Hi, babe.” She greeted me with a wide smile when I opened the door after two knocks.I didn’t respond immediately. I hadn’t intended to invite her in, but her early visit made me consider she might have something important to discuss
Special Chapter Six – Last PartA month later . . .✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿It has been a week since Adam and I got married. Our wedding wasn’t grand; it was a private ceremony, just as we both wanted for the tranquility of our lives. Only family and close friends were witnesses to our union, including his Uncle Win. Although Adam was initially hesitant to invite him, I insisted because, no matter what, he is still Adam’s biological father. After the wedding, Uncle Win returned to Canada.As for my friends, only Leigh couldn’t attend because her vacation leave wasn’t approved. But I understand, as she is new in her job in Australia. She promised to make it up to me once she returns.So far, everything has been going well. Even though the news of our marriage has made it to the media and the internet, the public still doesn’t know that I am Adam’s wife. He personally ensured that no media outlet could publish our pictures, especially mine. Additionally, all hotel employees who knew about us had
Special Chapter Five✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿"ARE you sure? Why? Is there a problem with the hotel?" Brianna asked with a note of concern when I mentioned my plan to resign. It was just a plan, not a certainty yet.I gave a faint smile. “No, no problem. Just, uh, personal issues,” I replied, hoping she wouldn’t press further. It seemed she noticed my reluctance to elaborate and didn’t pry any deeper.At lunch break, I received a message from Adam asking me to come to his office to join him for a meal since he was at the hotel. As usual, I made my way there discreetly. I pretended I had a task from Sir Mikko, since people here still didn’t know about our relationship.When I arrived at his office, I found him already settled on the sofa in the center of the room. He had also set up the food on the glass table where we always ate when I was here.“How’s my princess doing today?” he greeted me with a broad smile as he turned in my direction. Before I could get closer, he stood up from his seat an
Special Chapter Four ✧ADAM MEADOWS✧“Baby, what are you doing?” I asked Jazz as I lay on the kitchen counter, my hands tied with her bra, completely naked.Jazzlene was rummaging through the fridge, her bare feet making soft padding sounds against the cool kitchen tiles. She was focused, her eyes scanning the shelves with determination. She wore nothing below the waist, just the shirt that matched her pajamas, its hem barely covering her hips, with no panties since I had taken them off earlier in the bedroom.Jazzlene’s movements were swift but purposeful, clearly on a mission. I had no idea what she was looking for in the fridge. We had just started foreplay when she brought me here and declared she was in charge. I wasn’t sure what her plan was, but I was nervous with my hands tied.She shifted aside a carton of milk, then some leftover takeout containers, all the while muttering softly to herself. Finally, her eyes lit up as she spotted what she was looking for—a can of whipping c
Special Chapter Three✧ADAM MEADOWS✧I thought I’d finally have Jazz all to myself for an entire week once her parents headed off to Hawaii. But just as I was planning to take her back to my penthouse, her obnoxious older brother decided to show up, claiming his flight was delayed by a day. So now, here I am, stuck in their house.I’m sitting in the dining room, watching as Jazz prepares dinner. Zane and I are seated across from each other at the counter, locked in a silent standoff. His arms are crossed, and every so often, he shakes his head and lets out a low chuckle, like he’s trying to get under my skin.“Something amusing?” I shot him a glare, the tension between us palpable. We were never like this before Jazz and I started dating, but I get it—he still can’t fully accept me.I couldn’t help but recall the serious conversation we had last month after we shoved each other into their backyard pool.[FLASHBACK]Zane was leaning against the porch railing, his eyes narrowing as he lo
Special Chapter Two✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿THE CITY lights shimmered through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Adam's penthouse bedroom, casting a gentle glow over the plush surroundings. The air was warm and heavy with the scent of passion as we lay intertwined on his bed, our bodies still humming with the echoes of our intimacy. Nestled in his arms, under the soft blanket, I felt an overwhelming sense of closeness and contentment."I'm embarrassed to go home tomorrow. Mom and Dad will definitely suspect something," I murmured. Earlier, I texted my mom saying I'd be late coming home because there was an event at the hotel and I had to work overtime. But after my first round with Adam tonight, he told me he couldn't let me go home just yet—he wanted to spend more time with me. So, I was forced to message my mom again, telling her I'd be staying overnight at the hotel. "You know how parents are—they have the weirdest sixth sense.""Then don't bother going home. Stay in my penthouse instead. I'll
Special Chapter One✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿"Crystal flower number two hundred thirty-one," I whispered softly, a smile forming as I admired the delicate crystal rose Adam handed me after I got into his car. He was waiting for me in the parking lot of M-Power Hotel, arriving slightly ahead of me to avoid being seen leaving together by the staff.“Do you want me to stop giving you flowers?” he asked, leaning in for a quick kiss, a playful smile on his lips.“No, not yet. Stop when we reach a thousand.” I giggled. Ever since he returned from Singapore, he's resumed his habit of giving me crystal flowers. The last count was two hundred ten before he left, and the collection has grown quite a bit since then.“So, where to now? Your place or mine?” he grinned at me.“Your place. Meadows Tower. I miss lounging in your penthouse,” I smiled back.“All right. Let’s go.”It's been a month since Adam officially started courting me after getting permission from Mom, Dad, and even Zane. Despite still holdi
Epilogue Five months later. ✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿“HAPPY anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Hart.”That’s all I hear here at the banquet. Today is Mom and Dad’s 30th wedding anniversary, and the celebration is being held at M-Power Hotel. My brother, Zane, organized this surprise party for them and covered all the expenses himself. He didn’t ask me for a contribution since he earns more than me. However, he still doesn’t know I have the five million dollars Adam gave me.Speaking of Adam, it’s been twelve months since he started pursuing me. Exactly a year today, and it’s been five months since he left for Singapore.Yes, it’s been five months with no contact between us. Whenever I ask my brother about Adam, he can’t give me any answers because Adam’s friends haven’t replied to the group chat. Plus, all of Adam’s social media accounts are deactivated, so he can’t be reached through private messages either.The event continued until it was time for us to give our messages to our parents. I went first
✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿“Why haven't you forgiven him yet if things are already fine between him and your parents?” Camille remarked.We were seated at a table, with Violet and I attending the university’s annual alumni charity gala—an event I had accompanied Mom and Dad to last year. This time, it was held at the M-Power Hotel. As official alumni now, we were also invited. The only one missing was Leigh, who’s currently in Australia for work. Despite the distance, we still manage to catch up through video calls whenever we all have time."How many months has he been trying to win you back?" Violet asked, taking a sip of her wine. I couldn't help but notice the men stealing glances at our table. In the past, it was me who drew their attention, but now it's Violet, especially since many here know she’s the daughter of the renowned businessman Jake Crystal. Several men had already approached our table, asking Violet to dance, but I turned them down on her behalf, remembering what Adam once said
✿♡ JAZZLENE ♡✿"From Adam again?" my brother asked with a furrowed brow as he saw me in the living room, carefully arranging crystal flowers in a transparent glass vase."Yeah. That’s the thirtieth one the guard handed me this morning, one for each day. I think he won’t stop until we patch things up.""Are you two meeting in secret at the hotel? You’re both in for it if I find out."I sighed. "We’re not meeting, you paranoid. Adam rarely drops by the hotel. From what I’ve heard from Sir Mikko, he only visits twice a week. He’s more often at Meadows Group.""Good. Because if I find out you're entertaining that jerk, I’ll tie the two of you together."It’s been a month since I started working as a receptionist at M-Power Hotel. I knew Adam was serious when he said he'd give me the position I wanted, but I’m not the type to take advantage. So, I spoke to Sir Mikko and told him I’d apply for the receptionist role. Instead of backing out, I seized the opportunity so I wouldn’t have to stru