Chapter 27: Avoiding HimJasmine's POVAfter that day happened, All I did was to avoid him. Especially when Stacy is around. I kept on avoiding him but he kept on following me. Or else if I don't see him following me I always catch him staring at me.If he wants to talk to me, I will immediately excuse myself and leave him.Today we will start to design the place. My team is here to help me. I already discussed the bride's plan. We asked about Travis' opinion but he didn't give a damn care.“ Rhian, maybe that one is better from this angle. I don't find it attractive there” I said. She did what I meant, and I'm correct.I walked around and I saw them all working. We were lacking things and we needed additional money for it.“ Ma'am Jaz, The chairs are now ready, " one of the workers said, and I nodded. She didn't tell me the exact guess she would be inviting when we had another meeting, and now she called me and said the numbers of their guess.We also have to prepare for the tables a
Chapter 28: What I HateJasmine’s POV“Ms Jaz, Ma’am Stacy wants to talk to you,” Rhian said while he was running towards me. She seemed scared.“Why? What happened?” I held her hand and tried to calm her. I don’t know, but she’s very angry. I think one of our workers broke the expensive vavasehe bought yesterday. “She said anxiously. We both hurriedly went there to check what exactly happened.“Look what you’ve done! Poor people like you can’t afford to buy that, and your life isn’t enough to pay for that vase. I heard her shout, and all my staff were scared while looking at her and my employees.I went to the scene, and I saw how she glared at me.“How could you hire such careless people? Are you really that professional?!” she started shouting at me in front of my staff. I tried to calm myself and look at my employee, who had broken the vaseI can see how afraid he is right now and how he wants to cry. I gritted my teeth and looked at Stacy.“I apologized for what my staff did. I k
Chapter 29: HospitalJasmine's POVI rushed through the hospital. When I arrived, I hurriedly went to ask the front desk about my son's room.I saw Diego standing outside the room while waiting for me. I hurriedly went in his direction.“ What happened to him?” I opened the door, and I saw David lying on the hospital bed. I hugged him and caressed his face. He's hot.“ He has a high fever. I don't know why I rushed him here. “ David said while looking at us. I sigh and stare at my son.“ How are you feeling?” I asked in a worried voice, but he just gave me a smile. I smiled, too.“ I'm fine Mom, I just feel a little bit cold now” he said and I fixed the blanket on him. I caressed his hair and held his hand.This is the most challenging moment for me as a
Chapter 30: Adrian PetersonJasmine's POVI looked around, observing the people around me and how elegant and wealthy they were. I smiled. I once dreamt of being in this spot, and now I'm already here.“Ms Stewart, how lovely you are tonight.” A woman in her 50s offered her hand to me, and I willingly accepted it.Before, people didn't recognize me because I wasn't the same as them. But now, they were talking about how successful I was and how I changed a lot.“ Thank you, Mrs. Victoria. You look stunning tonight, too.” I smiled broadly, and she slightly beat me on my shoulder and smiled.She's Mrs. Victoria, I am one of her investors. Though we don't see her often, we have a good relationship.She's wearing a black dress designed for her age. I was invited to this party, and I was about to r
Chapter 31: Date?Jasmine's POVI chuckled and crossed my arms. I saw how he smiled and fixed himself to look presentable.I smiled broadly, and he thought that I would agree easily.“ Mr. Peterson, I'm sorry to reject you, but I have no interest in dating.” I politely said and excused myself, but he walked beside me.“ I'm just kidding. I shouldn't leave a bad impression on someone who is as gorgeous as you, especially since this is our first meeting, Ms. Stewart.” He winked at me, and I secretly rolled my eyes.Did he think that he could get me by doing that stuff? I stopped and looked at him.“ Mr. Peterson, I'll just find another way to compensate you,” I said. I was about to walk away when I suddenly tripped. I closed my eyes and waited for my face to bump on the floor, but s
Chapter 32: Challenging You?Jasmine's POV“ Ms. Stewart, I'm glad you gave me time to meet you.” I smiled at him and placed my bag on the other chair.“ Well, how can I reject one of the well-known businessmen in this city?” I chuckled at that man, and he laughed too.He invited me to a meeting and wanted to discuss something. I met him at that party, and he proposed something that caught my attention. He wants me to invest in his company.At first I had a second thought, but besides it seemed we were staying here for longer, maybe I could hear about his proposal.“ I'm sorry for the urgent meeting. Here, please feel free to order.” He offered me the menu, and I just ordered coffee and cake.He chose to meet in a Cafe. He also started to place the papers on the table. He looks formal a
Chapter 33: Chasing Jasmine's POVAfter that encounter, Stacy became rude to everyone if they made a mistake. She’s also watching me, but I don't care. Sometimes, I couldn't help but argue with her because of the way she ordered my people.But I kept on apologizing to them and advising them to have more patience because as soon as we finished here, they didn't have to work with her anymore. As compensation, I always treat them with their lunch, which Stacy seldom does.I was roaming around when someone was walking at my back. When I turned, it was Travis. He's following me. I have no time to argue with him right now.“ Where are you going?” He asked, but I didn't dare look at him. I just continue walking without making a noise.“ When will you talk to me properly?” he asked again, but instead of stopping, I kept on walking because my blood boiled when I saw his face. And I hated him following me around like a dog.“ Can't you just leave me?” I said in an irritated voice, but he didn'
Chapter 34: SatisfyingJasmine's POVAfter that day, I didn't give Travis a chance to talk to me. When I know he has plans to talk, I avoid him unless it's important. Why would I even talk to him?That day, when Stacy found out that we were both stuck in the storage room, she went mad at me, saying that I was trying to steal Travis from her.Why would I do that if, in the first place, I wish never to see him again or even talk to him? I had already cleared my intention and told her that I had nothing to do with him, but she didn't want to believe my words.We were both stuck in that room for hours, and I never talked to him after what he did. I know that he's only playing games, and I won't let him fool me again. That is not going to happen.I also know that Stacy won't stop until she can't hurt me. Every time we met, she got mad
Epilogue Travis POV It started when I was just a kid. Meeting her at a young age with her cute little voice, long hair, and gorgeous eyes. I was just a kid back then but I already knew that she would be the woman I wanted to marry. The woman I wanted to experience all my first in life. The woman that I want to stay by my side. I was just a kid back then but I still remember how I started to fall in love with her. Time went by I met random girls but still, I couldn't take my eyes off her. She's getting prettier day by day and I can't deny that I'm already falling deeper. She wasn't that wealthy like us but she's smart and wise. A woman with a dream and passion. She's not just a woman but a woman with perseverance. I courted her and whether I admit it or not I always get jealous when other men approach or dare to be close to her. It's actually not good to hear but I just want all her attention. Until we became officially together. She's actually funny, caring, and loving. She's th
FinaleJasmine's POV“ You're not mad at me?” I asked him. He smiled at me.“ Nope, I have this feeling that this is literally going to happen. But I still tried hoping that things would change but it didn't. I actually love you. I don't want to push myself, that's why I'm letting you decide. But it's obviously clear now. You don't actually stop loving him, you just rest about everything. I wasn't blaming you after all this is what I want. To love you even if you can't love me. “ He said while looking into my eyes.“ I'm sorry, I thought I wasn't ready to get into a relationship but I was wrong. I'm sorry Diego” I told him and held his hand.He stared at me in the meantime before letting out a heavy sigh. He then hugged me tight and it was heavy for me to see him like this.“ I will be okay. Don't worry about me. Thank you for letting me be a father to David. Take good care always Jas.” He said before separating our hugs.“ Thank you, Diego. My son will always consider you as his seco
Chapter 195: SafeJasmine's POV“ Five years have passed! It's been a year but you will still do everything for her! What's wrong with you? she kept on pushing you away! She kept on dragging you down! But you still always think about her!” She yelled angrily. Her voice filled with pain and disbelief. “ Isn't it enough that My father Threatened you? Isn't Enough that he made your company bankrupt! Isn't it enough that we torture you?! What the fuck is wrong with you Travis! I love you! I love you so much, but you're just ignoring me! Treating me like I've ever existed in your life!” She said and I could see her tears fall from his cheeks.“ Enough! I've done enough to your family! I'd rather die than be with you! No matter what you do I will never ever love you!” He shouted which made me scared that Stacy might shoot me or him.But I still couldn't forget how he suffered just because of me. I thought he Really didn't love me and chose her rather than me. But I was wrong. He's actually
Chapter 194: Never Love Someone Like YouJasmine's POV“ Stay here,” he said and he was about to get out of the car when I held his hand which made him look at me. I gulped looking at all the men holding guns in their hands.“ I want to come,” I told him but he shook his head. He held my hand and stared directly into my eyes.,“ I'm sorry but I don't want you to be hurt. Our son is already involved and I can't bear it when the two of you get hurt. Please don't be hard-headed even just this time. “ He said while he cupped my face.“ No, I want to see my son. Please just let me follow you let me come '' I told him. He sighs and he is hesitant at first. I heard him let out a heavy sigh.“ Fine, but you're staying behind me,” he said, which made me nod. He started walking and talking to the man who followed us. After that they all separated by group then I saw Travis holding a gun now.“ Wait, why are you holding that one?” I asked him, pointing the gun in his hand. He just shrugged his
Chapter 193: AbductedJasmine's POVI couldn't stop crying while Travis was getting Angry and worried at the same time. I couldn't imagine that things would happen this way. He was busy on his phone calling for help and I didn't even know what to do.“ Fuck! Just find my son! Everywhere in this place! “ He was shouting and messing up his hair. He looks frustrated and so am I.After that he ended the call and went to me.“ Will we find him okay? Don't worry. I will do everything to find out son” he said but I couldn't even look at him.He hugged me and caressed my back.“ Whoever did this. He will pay for it” he said and I could really sense how mad he is now.After how many minutes there are already Authorities who approached us they talk to Travis about the situation and Travis explained everything to them.He accompanied me in his car but before he could start the engine my phone suddenly rang. It was an unknown number. I answered it without hesitation.“ Do you miss me?” A loud lau
Chapter 192: Give Me Back My SonJasmine's POVWe've already been packing our things since our trip was done. He insisted that we could stay for another night, but I knew being close to him would only make matters worse.He will just insist on what he wants. And I don't want those things to happen where we still need to fight in front of my son.“ Can we go back here again?” He asked me. He's watching me fixing our things.“ Maybe when mommy is not a busy baby. Did you enjoy being here?” I asked him. He looks at Travis who's also watching me.“ I only enjoy it because of the two of you, Mommy and Daddy. I want to go back here with you and daddy” he said with a smile on his face.I stopped from fixing our things and held his hand.He pplI fixed his hair and smiled at him.“ Of course we will. But for now, we need to go home okay? Mommy still has a lot of things to do.” I told him, which made him nod.I continued packing our things again when I could feel Travis' presence beside me.He
Chapter 191: Our SonJasmine's POVWe did a lot of things, playing on the beach, building castles, riding boats and other activities. I couldn't deny that I also enjoyed it, especially seeing my son enjoying Travis as his company.I am watching them while they are grilling meat and marshmallows.They were both seated near the bonfire and talking.“ This is my first time doing this,” my son said. Travis looks at him and messes up his hair.“ Really? Don't worry, I'll make sure that you experience a lot of good things,” he said to him which made my son nod.If Travis hadn't cheated on me, maybe we’d actually like this even before.There's a lot of what-ifs in my mind, but I know it won't happen.We actually dreamed of this day, planning about our future, but because of what happened, everything was ruined.I don't want to be strict with my son. He's grown up, and it's his right to be with his father. Before, I was afraid that Travis might now accept him but now I'm afraid that David wou
Chapter 190: Good BoyJasmine's POV“ Daddy!” David laughed, and Travis kept on tickling him. I couldn't stop laughing.“ What did you say? Is Daddy gay? “ He said while they were not stopping.“ No, you're not,” My son said, which made Travis stop and mess up his hair.“Your mom wouldn't fall in love with me if I’m gay,” he told David while he was looking at me. I rolled my eyes and took a sip of my juice.We are here on the beach right now, and there are actually a lot of people here.“ Mommy fell in love with you, Daddy?” David asked him. Then Travis carried him and let him sit on his lap.“ Of course. She did fall in love with me. Why would he not? I'm handsome,” he said proudly, which made David nod.“ We look like each other. Does it mean that I'm also handsome?” He asked, which made Travis chuckle.“ Of course, you are my son. One day, when you grow up, there will be a lot of girls who want to get closer to you,” he said while my son smiled.“ Stop teaching David about Girls. I
Chapter 189: RegrettedJasmine's POVIt was already four in the afternoon when we arrived at the hotel where we were staying that night. But David's energy is still the same.We used Travis chopper as our service.“ Mommy! This place is huge!” He exclaimed in excitement. He was right. This place isn't ordinary compared to the other hotels that I went to.“ Do you want this place, Son?” Travis asked him while he was holding hands. We're walking through the front desk to ask for our room key.He was talking with the lady while checking our room.“ Please accompany them to their room,” one of the ladies said while they were getting our luggage.“ Wait, don't we have separate rooms?” I asked him, but he just looked at me. I feel something is wrong.“ There's only one room available.” He said as we arrived in front of the room.“ Wait! I can't stay with you in one room.” I tried to contradict but he showed me the key.“ Mommy, I'm tired. Can I sleep?” David said, holding my hand.I was jus