Chapter 7: HospitalJasmine POV“How is she?” I can hear voices around me. He sounded scared to death. I tried to move, but I couldn’t.What’s happening? I tried to open my eyes, but my head couldn’t hurt when I was forced to do it.“The patient is now safe; we just have to wait for her to wake up,” a man’s voice said. I tried to calm myself and slowly opened my eyes. A bright light unfolded my eyes that dazzled me.When I recovered, l looked around. I found myself lying on the hospital bed. And I saw Diego talking to the Doctor. I opened my mouth, but no words escaped from it.I tried for the second time, and I succeeded.“Diego-” my voice cracked, and they both turned around to see me. I can see that they were surprised to see me awake.“You are awake!” He said and held my hand, looking so worried but at the same time happy.The Doctor started to check on me and said many words, but I couldn’t process it for the moment.Then something flashbacks to me. I started to cry.“My baby, Di
Chapter 8: On My Own Jasmine’s POVAfter a few days had passed, Diego made sure that I was totally fine before we left and went abroad. News also spread that I was dead after I was hit by the car.Diego also talked to his friends about my plan, and he said that no one would know what exactly made me happy. After that day, the doctor discharged me, and Diego let me stay in one of his condominiums.There he helped me to recover, he also buys me everything I want. About Travis and Stacy? I decided not to think of them anymore.I wanted to focus on my baby now. All I want is to leave this place as soon as our papers are approved.I stood up to grab a glass of water. I’m already four weeks pregnant. Diego is not around because he’s busy with his business.Diego never asks for an exchange for taking of me and my baby. I’m also thinking that if I hadn’t met Diane, no one would have ever helped me.I drank the water and suddenly craved mango. I’m happy that there’s a basket of mangoes at the
Chapter 9: Going BackJasmine’s POV“Please fasten your seatbelt,” the flight attendant announces. The plane is about to take off now. I look at Diego, who is busy on his phone.I held my tummy. We’re leaving now, baby. We are going to start a new life. But don’t worry—I will make sure that you have a good life.I sigh and look out the window of the aeroplane.“Are you scared?” Diego suddenly asked me and stopped what he was doing. Scared? Yes, I am; I’m scared that one day if my son grows up, he will ask who his father is. I’m afraid that one day he will see other kids with their fathers while he doesn’t have one. I might be scared that if he could understand and think about things, he would come to me and ask me about his father. I’m scared that he would beg and ask to meet his father.“For now, I am. I’m scared, but I can do it—for us, for my son. “He looked at me with worry on his face.“Stop worrying about yourself. Do you know what my sister told me?” He said that made me look a
Chapter 10: Business Jasmine's POV“I have read your company background. And to be honest, I’m totally surprised how you made it easy on top. “I chuckled, and at the same time, I was so proud of myself.“I’ll take that as a compliment, Sir.” I gave him a confident look, and I knew that at that moment, he and her wife would accept my offer.It’s not hard to convince them since I showed them the picture of the place and even introduced them to the benefits that they could get if they bought the place they are planning to build a business.“I have nothing to say. Very well said. I’m not surprised that my wife and I always come to you.” He said that it made her wife smile at me.They are one of my biggest clients. Mr. And Mrs. Lee. They wanted to bring new land near the city for their business.“Mr and Mrs Lee, I’m assuring you. Aside from its price, I’m also sure that you would love the place. I will ask my secretary to accompany you tomorrow morning. “I assured them, and they looked at
Chapter 11: Uncle Daddy Jasmine's POV“ Ma'am, Mr. Adam called yesterday. You were not around because you had a business meeting. He said that he received your apology gift, and he wants to meet you this afternoon to sign the papers,” she informed me, and I nodded.Actually, Mr. Adam was one of our biggest investors. Losing him would cause a little damage to our company, but as far as I see, we could recover immediately. That's why I sent him a gift that would change his mind, and he couldn't refuse.“ Send him an email that I'm only available at Three. I'm still busy with the marketing Strategy for our newly launched presentation,” I said while looking at my laptop.I didn't stop editing the papers last night and even forgot about sending an email to Mr. Lee.“ Yes, ma'am, I also finished the papers you sent me last night. Actually, I wasn't sure about it, that's why I’m also here to show it to you. “ I looked at her while she placed the papers on my table.“ Why didn't you just se
Chapter 12: Someone Like YouJasmine POV“Are you ready?” I fixed his clothes and combed his hair. He repeatedly nodded, showing how excited he was. He was wearing their uniform, while I chose to wear a red dress enough to show my curves. I just let my long hair hang in the air. I smiled. He’s enjoying having friends and going to school. I want him to be happy and away from sadness.“I’m excited, Mom. Our teacher is teaching us well. Everyone has their partners,” he said, even in a slow manner. All of the parents were invited to their kids’ presentations. They were chosen to perform dance with partners.“Are you guys ready?” Diego appears at the door while fixing his sleeve. He’s wearing a black sleeve. I noticed that he forgot to fix his scruff.“We are ready; you forgot to fix this”, I said and fixed it together with his necktie.I saw how adam’s apple moved upward and downward. And I saw him start to me, which made me distance myself because we’re too close to each other.“There,
Chapter 13: Mommy Loves YouJasmine’s POV“Mom, can I play in the living room?” David asks while I’m busy on my laptop. Diego has a business meeting out of the country, so I’m working from home. I just can’t leave my son with our Maid.“Why? You can play here. Don’t worry. After I’m done with this, I’ll play with you,” I said and kissed him on his chicks. He pouted, and he’s so cute.“But, I want to play in the living room, Mom. I promise I won’t go outside,” he said, hugging me. I hugged him back and messed his hair.“Fine, you know I can’t resist you when you’re doing that. Just call me if you’re hungry or you need something, okay?” I said, and he nodded at me before going outside of our room.I rest my back. I tried to forget him. I thought after those years, I would never see him again, but I was wrong. While David is growing, he looks like his father; he is like a carbon copy of him. He also had this attitude like him.It’s hard to escape from that nightmare, and even from here,
Chapter 14: A Burden Jasmine POV“Can we talk?” I was busy writing my business proposal when Diego came into my office. I smiled at him while he sat on the quest chair.I don’t know why he came here. All of a sudden, he looked serious.“What’s the matter? Where is David?” I asked him to wait for him to enter the room, but he didn’t show up.“He’s still in school. I will pick him up later. “He said that which made me nod. I heard him let out a heavy sigh.“Why did you come here all of a sudden? “I sound curious; he only came here when it was really an important matter.“David told me that he wants to go back to”, I cut him off. I messed up my hair and leaned my back on the chair. I personally do not want to go there, but what can I do? My son wants to go back to the place where I grew up.“Diego, I know. I promise never to go there. My son accidentally saw that picture, and he’s begging me to bring him there, “I explained to him. His expression changed, and it became serious.I don’t
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