Semua Bab Festive Deception: A Jasmine For Christmas : Bab 31 - Bab 40

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Chapter 30: Christmas Eve I

Evening came sooner than later. As expected, everyone was excited for the Christmas Eve party. It happened once every year except for the last three years when Ava was out of the country.Unlike most years, this one was different, even the air felt different.The grand hall had been transformed into something out of a winter fairytale. Jasmine stood at the far end of the hall observing. She couldn’t help but feel disappointed. With the way Georgia and the others spoke of the party, she had expected something extravagant, not the bore it was turning out to be.Jasmine never thought she would be here. Not after everything that had happened the night before. Yet, here she was, standing in a room full of people on Christmas Eve.With so many people in the room, it was much warmer, and for that, she was grateful, especially since she had chosen to wear the emerald dress that had miraculously been placed on her bed.She knew the dress was from Chad, even though she hadn’t seen him to confi
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Chapter 31: Christmas Eve II

Jasmine's fingers tightened as she watched Ava walk away. Now, what was she supposed to do? She couldn't run, she should.Instead, she did the only thing she could do. She turned to the nearest server and grabbed another glass of wine. Then another.Jasmine and alcohol were the biggest enemies but she didn't care that it burned or the way people glanced at her. If anyone had a problem, they could take it up with someone else. She was pissed and confused all at the same time. A bitter laugh escaped her lips. What was the worst Ava could do? She had already humiliated her, exposed her, and made it clear that she wasn’t welcome here.Jasmine downed another sip of wine, her thoughts spinning. How else was she supposed to deal with emotions she didn't even understand?She took another glass ready to drown it down when a hand rested in her shoulder making her tense. “Slow down. You don't want to cause a scene. Rich or Classy men are still men.” Jasmine turned to see Jordan watching her w
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Chapter 32: Surprise

Chad dragged a hand down his face as he stepped into the hallway. He had walked out on Jasmine, but it wasn't the end. He just needed a moment to understand what the hell was going on. Jasmine's words still rang in his head, repeating constantly.He couldn't help but think about the way she had said it, as if she hated admitting it, as though she was fighting whatever she felt. He couldn't blame her. He himself couldn't even say the words. Did he feel it, or did he not?And the worst part was, he felt something too. A flutter in his chest, one he had only ever felt for Ava.His steps quickened, his palm forming a fist. He didn’t know what pissed him off more. Was it the look on Jasmine’s face, how broken she had looked over something that wasn’t even real? Or was it the fact he actually felt something too?But it wasn’t him. He didn’t kiss Ava. So what the hell was going on?His jaw tensed as he pulled his phone from his pocket, the unread text staring back at him.Ava: Come to the
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Chapter 33: You're Alive?

His mouth parted in disbelief. “Kol?” With a small smile he nodded. “In the flesh and blood.” Chad's eyes widened further as he looked at his brother who was supposed to be dead.“You're alive?” Whether he was seeing things or not he didn't know. He took a step back, shaking his head. “No, this—this isn’t real. You’re dead.”“Yeah, about that… I didn't actually die that day. I got lucky.” Kol grinned, his hands slipping into his pockets so casually as if he didn't just throw a bomb on everything Chad had believed up until now. “Lucky?” Chad snapped. “Is this some kind of joke?”Kol tilted his head, that same easy smirk playing on his lips—the same one Chad hadn't seen in decades or more. “I know it’s a lot to process. But trust me, I’m real. Flesh and blood.” He lifted a hand and tapped his chest. “See? Not a ghost.”Chad’s fists clenched at his sides. “That doesn’t answer a damn thing. You died! I saw the ashes left by the fire along with our parents too.”Kol twisted his head an
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Chapter 34: Twins?

"Get a hold of yourself," I said finally, watching Ava wipe away the last trace of her fake tears. “He bought the act. That’s what we needed.”She let out an exaggerated sigh, stretching like she had just wrapped up a performance. “Still, you could have wrecked us all. Gladly you didn't and we're solid now.”I let out a dry chuckle, shoving my hands into my pockets. “Don’t get your hopes up. Whatever we had today? I did it for my own gain. Don’t mistake it for something it’s not.”Ava narrowed her eyes, arms crossing over her chest.This had never been about her, or Jordan, or whatever revenge scheme they had planned for Chad. The only reason I’d agreed to play along was because I needed something to keep Chad from asking too many questions about my disappearance."Since my Ava here has a habit of taking matters into her own hands," Jordan spoke up, he seemed a little uneasy as if he was trying to mask something, then added. “We all might as well play along.”My gaze flicked lazily be
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Chapter 35: Secret Santa

The bells of Christmas morning filled the hotel and Jasmine stirred in her sleep, her head throbbed with a light headache and unable to bear it anymore, her eyes flew open. A groggy sigh left her lips as she turned on her stomach, burying her head into the pillow.She'd had too much to drink that her memory was now a fog. What happened last night?Her eyes traveled down to her body, she was no longer wearing the emerald dress she wore the night before but instead it was a satin nightgown that smelled like it'd just be brought fresh from the laundry.Her body went still, something wasn't right. Who had changed her? A jolt of panic ran through her mind as she tried to recall what happened the previous night. At first it was all a blur until it all started coming back piece by piece. She remembered how tipsy, angry and overall.. jealousy, she had been. Her emotions were heightened and she kept on spilling uncontrollably to Chad. And overall, her fingers traced her lips. They had kisse
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Chapter 36: Malicious

She stared at him dumbfounded, not having any idea on how to feel about having him as her secret Santa. “Your jaw is still hanging” He laughed, throwing his head back.Rushing to close her mouth, she glared at him “Can you pick again?”“I don’t think I want to” he responded, clearly having his fun out of this.She looked like the mere thought of being around him way longer shook her. The striking resemblance between him and Chad was alarming, it made Jasmine want to lose her bananas.“Is this fun for you?” She asked.“You should be comfortable. I don’t think there is much difference between me and my brother’s face” He smiled. His smile crooked in a way that reminded Jasmine of Chad when he was being mischievous.“That’s the problem. The resemblance between you both makes me uncomfortable” She sighed.“What?”He laughed “Don’t tell me I am the ugly twin?”Jasmine stared at him, like really stared at him and noticed the little difference along with the easy going facade he was putti
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Chapter 37: Secret Santa

“I mean…it's a little complicated.”Jasmine wanted to push further, at least understand why she felt so off around him but seeing the slight change in Chad expression she paused. As quickly as the vulnerability came, in the blink of an eye it was gone. “So..” she started. “ Who did you get as yours?” Chad unusual playful smirk returned back almost immediately, amused by Jasmine's attempt to change the subject.He looked down at his card, as though he didn't already know who he'd gotten and then frowned.“What do I get her now?”Her? Jasmine for some reason panicked. Did he get Ava? With the way he frowned it had to be her right? “Who?” She asked, again. Chad motioned as she moved closer as if he wanted to say something that only the two of them would catch. Overwhelmed by her curiosity, she leaned closer, pulling her ear forward for him to whisper.He leaned in, his voice a low whisper. “Can’t tell. It’s a secret.”Jasmine rolled her eyes and pulled away. “Jerk” she muttered.
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Chapter 38: Panick Attack

“Jasmine.” Her voice came out strained.“Mom “ Jasmine quickly responded.”How are you doing?” Is everything alright?” There was a pause on the other end, then she heard her mother cough. When she spoke again she sounded even weaker. “I'm alright sweetheart. It's just…when I woke up the doctor said you were in Switzerland?”Jasmine swallowed, she totally forgot to inform her. “I’ll be back soon, Mom. Just work but I'm so glad you’re awake. You scared me.”Her mom gave a faint chuckle, though it sounded tired. She said she was fine, she suspected there was something else on her mind.“Didn’t mean to. Where are you? Weren’t we supposed to spend Christmas together at Greta’s?”Jasmine lips pressed into a thin line. She hadn't forgotten about their Christmas plans. It was what they did every Christmas since her dad died. She'd spent the Christmas and new year with her aunt.“I'm sorry, mom. I had to do something else with…” she paused, she wasn't sure if she wanted to bring up Chad yet o
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Chapter 39: Chad Or Kol

Everyone in the retreat had gathered to witness the Christmas gift giving, there were a lot of shouts and giggles from the crowd as they handed one another the most expensive gifts. Jasmine on the other hand, had gotten a watch, it was the cheapest at the store yet it managed to run her account almost dry. She'd wrapped it carefully in a silver gift box, making it look more expensive than it actually was. It didn’t matter if it wasn’t fancy. It was the thought that counted. Right?She looked across the hall searching for Kol and Chad. Or at least one of them, if she managed to even tell them apart. She wondered if people weren't curious about how Kol had just shown up out of the blue.As she debated whether to keep searching or give up, a soft tap on her shoulder startled her.“Miss Jasmine?”She turned to find one of the retreat staff dressed in a black blazer, with her hair tied in a bun.“Yes?”“If you’d follow me, please.” The lady responded. She didn't wait for Jasmine to reply
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