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
Chapter 15: I Like YouJasmine’s POV “Jasmine, I like you. No, I love you. I’m sorry, I tried to stop it but I couldn’t. “I am at a loss for words. I don’t know what to say. I can’t explain it. I looked at Diego waiting for my answer. I slowly got my hand back from him and I saw how sad he was.My mind suddenly stopped functioning, and I couldn’t even utter a single word. I saw him force me to smile, and I hated seeing him like that.“Diego,” I looked at him, and then I suddenly felt warm tears on my face—not because I was happy but because I was afraid.I’m afraid that after this he would hate me, after this we would not be able to do the things that we always do.“Damn! I’m sorry, I stopped crying now. Shit” he cursed while shushing me. I look at his worried face.“I’m sorry, Diego. I’m sorry.” I shook my head, but he just pulled me closer and hugged me. I didn’t want to hurt his feelings.“No, it’s okay. I just tried. But don’t worry about me. It’s okay Jaz. Stop Crying now,” I c
Chapter 16: To Make Him Happy Jasmine's POV After that day, Diego and I didn't change. “Are you excited?” Diego asked while David nodded smiling. “ Daddy Uncle, why is it that no one is here, just us?” He asked, which made Diego laugh. I held his head. “Your mom owned it, Son,” he answered. “ Really?! This big plane? Mom, I want one too!” I bit my lower lips because of what he said, while Diego was laughing at me. “ Stop it, Diego. It's not funny. You're spoiling him. “ I hit his hand and glared at him. “ If your mom don't want to buy you, then I will,” he confidently said, trying to tease me even more. I know Diego, and he's really going to do that if David keeps on begging for it. “ Diego?” I warned him. “ What? He likes it” he said, trying to oppose me again. “ Listen to both of you. Diego, stop spoiling My son. What if someday he would act like a brat and everything he wants he should get it? And David, son, It's not because you want something it doesn't mean that you sho