Jason* "The public investigators are here, they want to investigate crime in the company but the securities wouldn't let them in." Sonia told her boss. "Yes, I invited them. Bring them in," I told my secretary. "Okay, sir." The door closed and was opened again by Sonia. "Mr. Jason," One of the men in a suit said with a broad smile. "Good man, woah. I wasn't expecting you." We shook hands and smiled briefly. "We will just ask you a few questions and you will supply the answers before we proceed with our investigation. "Okay?" I closed my laptop and pulled down my glasses. "Good," He took a paper and a pen from his suitcase and continued, "You applied for her bail, why do you really trust Rosella?" "I trust her as well as I trust everyone else in this company, my brother recommended her personally." "When she delivered the money to your office, were you there to see that she had put it in the appropriate place?" "Not at all," "Well, we received footage from your camera in th
Jason*Since I couldn't look into her face, knowing that she would be feeling miserable, I started by asking a few questions with my eyes on the screen instead.The scenario was like that of a classroom situation, a teacher, and the students."So why did you do it?" I asked Maria."I did it for my daughter, Ariella, I came to the Christmas Eve party. Yes, it was I who wore the mask, I came there with a purpose at heart but since I couldn't implement it for fear of the active cameras, I did this."For a moment, Jason felt unsecured. Was this coming from Maria?Why Maria? Something must have possessed her.He couldn't believe that it was ordinary.The public investigators had already called the anti-crime team and they were the ones who were blowing sirens below from the first floor."What was your initial plan? To poison me and take over the company?""To poison Jasmine and have Ariella date you,"Rosella interrupted him."Shut your mouth, whore!" Ariella who was just stepping in shout
Irene* Heading to Jason's house after trying to reach Jasmine severally over the phone was the craziest decision to take but I still had to. The cab driver stopped just opposite his gate and I came down, paid up, and, took agile steps toward the gate. Soon, his security asked me a lot of questions as though it was their first time seeing me there. "We are ordered to search you," An average man said making toward me. "If you dare to touch me..." The look on my face caused him to halt. "Mr. Jason asked us to search you and welcome you in if we must or send you away if you resist." "He said that? How could he? Am I an enemy now?" "He didn't call you an enemy, we are just being careful and alert. He received a threatening letter this morning." "So, does that mean that I delivered the letter?" "You could, if his manager can plot evil, no one should be trusted." A man in uniform said walking away from us. "Don't let her in if she remains adamant." He finished. "Fine, search me bu
Jason*"I was equally astonished when Lilian mentioned it to me." Stanley said while getting up from his seat. "I should get to Lilian, sir."He said without waiting for my response. I myself was dumbfounded.I was feeling stupid before these men upon hearing that Jayden was planning to be married with Jasmine.Could she have accepted him? What if he had already engaged her?These thoughts kept going in and out of my mind as we walked toward the Chopper."Where are we going now, sir?""Melbourne, Jayden's house."Upon reaching his gate, we met with his gatekeeper who was about to close for the day.How possible? "Why are you closing now?""Mr. Jayden left with his girlfriend,"I got that, the word girlfriend rang in my mind repeatedly."Who is his girlfriend?""I'm sorry, sir, I can't start giving out such details." He said and continued packing again."How long are they staying away?" Oscar asked."He didn't say how long, but I'm sure he won't be back this week or next.""What the f
Jasmine*I picked up the letter that was delivered to me and showed it to them."This seal belongs to umm..." Jason pretended not to know since he didn't want to make me to get a clue of what he felt could be dangerous."I know who sent this, can we have a brief talk inside?"I turned to look inside the house and back to him before nodding at him."Guys, wait in the Chopper. We will meet you there."We? Him and who? Was he planning to take me with him?As soon as he got into the house, he lowered his body to the ground, yes, he knelt down."I don't deserve your forgiveness, Jasmine." He took my hands. "I have messed up but I beg you, don't marry him.""Marry who?""Jayden, I heard about it."I threw my face to the window as I had nothing to say to him. Also, I didn't want to get tempted to touch him in certain places.I was surprised that I could still pretend as though I didn't miss him, his touches, the way he does it and make me moan my throat out."Get up," I said looking down at
Jasmine*"You are taking her to nowhere, the wedding will not hold unless I'm dead before then." Jason said standing up, his eyes had changed, he was actually controlling himself from jumping on Jayden for even thinking that he could be my husband."We shall see. Meanwhile, you are invited to our wedding ceremony.""I want to take Jasmine away, you can't protect her enough."He laughed and clapped his both hands for Jason. "You have spoken so well but she will not come with you.""Alright, let's do this. Call her out, who she chooses to follow, wins and the other backs off forever.""Deal," Jayden agreed.Oh my God, who do I follow? This was more than being at a crossroad because in a crossroad there were four options but here was just two."Jasmine," Jayden started by calling me out. "Jasmine,"I'm glad he wasn't calling me any pet name, that would have been another different issue entirely.With a slow pace, I made toward the sitting room, my heart pounding in quick motions.Who wa
Stanley spoke briefly with Lilian's caretaker before giving her and the baby a kiss. Afterward, he got into the car and sped toward Broken Hill.Today was going to be a very busy day because Jason's birthday was approaching.He had refused to fly to Miami because of Jasmine's refusal to join him.He chosed to stay back because he didn't trust Jayden enough to entrust Jasmine in his care.Not that he feared that he might hurt her but that his enemies could snatch her from his hands so in that case, his availability mattered.He believed he had to be around before he could feel that Jasmine was safe.It marveled him how the woman he loved was in the house of another man if not in his arms tooWas he not man enough to take up his responsibilities? Again, Oscar and Lisa were sent away to fetch goodies for his birthday.As always, a lot of dignitaries would be hosted on his estate during his big day. His friends and enemies were also expected to show up but for the latter, he has a train
Jayden*After I'd carried out an operation on my patient, and successfully delivered her of her little one, a certain amount of money was transferred into my account.I made a quick transfer of a part of it to Jasmine since I knew I had to get to a few places inside town before heading home and it would be a little late by then.She called to thank me for the money and urged me to come home early enough so we could set out for the beach with Cynthia in the cool of the evening.Pleasing Jasmine had always been my priority but what if I wasn't doing enough?What was I not doing right? There got to be something I must do that would make her love me even more.All these thoughts kept rushing in and out of my mind and I didn't notice that my break had failed and directly opposite me was an incoming truck containing drums of oil.****Jasmine*"Cynthia take the phone!"I shouted to Cynthia who was taking her oatmeal."But I'm eating, it's bad manners to...""Shh... Enough, I will take the p