* Chapter 38 ®18 Read at your discretion *
After the awkward air cleared out. The guest by the name of Alexandre took a long swig of his drink knowing full well that his friend's intense gaze was stuck on him.
" How did you both meet?"
Xander expected this question. He anticipated it earlier. Keith had always been domineering and possessive about his entities. So when he heard about their meeting he needed to know everything.
Xander chuckled flatly " I already told you didn't I"
Once again, Xander filled in a glass of wine.
" Why do I feel like you left things out? "
He said honestly, not wanting to shake the feeling that things were not as plain as it was presented by them.
Even though he
* Chapter 39 Your the reason for my existence* Moving over to the couch, he sat leg-crossed waiting for her response. He filled another glass with water and drank in one go. Feeling heartburn at his sudden coldness, Jasmine took off seating at the edge of the couch. She smiled mildly " Don't get me wrong_" The displeasure on his face enhanced upon hearing this. He knew where it was aiming it. And did not like it. Rubbing both palms together, Jasmine commenced selecting her words cautiously. " I know I said I came because I missed you, it was not a lie." She smiled at the changes in his facial expressions though in the next second, they evolved to indecipherable. Reluctantly, she scooted towards him. The cold air emanating from h
*Chapter 40 I have a surprise for you* With a modest smile, she informed intimately puttering with her fingers " No thank you. I will figure something out " He had done so much already for her. Jasmine did not want to bother him anymore, in any case, it would not be equitable for the others who toiled hard to be invited if she is invited without any hard work. Well, her parade of thought came to an abrupt stop when she heard his hoarse and firm magnetic voice. " You don't have to. You said you don't want to get me upset then you should let me help you. " " But?_" She piped in wanting to do things on her own. To tell him she did not need his help. There were many universities in the city alone talk less about the entire country. As such finding a good one won't be impossible, it will only need super effort from her. However, when she wanted to voice this, he intruded " No buts. Apply for the university today itself. Go home, I still have a lot of work to
* Chapter 41 He cherishes Jasmine* As an after-effect of sleeping on the cold floor of the dainty cell. Lucia slept like a log of wood, tossing recklessly and moaning in pain due to her aching body. ' Knock knock ' Two vicious knocks woke her, she flapped a hand at the door in exhaustion groaning. She had fallen asleep on the couch in the living room of the condo she shared with Jasmine. However the person by the door did not give up, he knocked harder three more times. This time, she sat up, her face darkened and twisted in an ugly expression. The disturbance of her sleep was not the sole reason for her distress and anger. In truth, it was coupled with the fact she was thrown out by Jasmine. ' In my future home!! I will teach her a good lesson. I can't wait for the day that I will throw you out and I promise to slam the door in your face like you did today. ' Thinking this, Lucia's frown loosened. She smile a bit walking to the door. As she opened the
* Chapter 42 Ruining their relationship* Soon after taking a pill, the pain he felt subsided. Unfortunately, his skin protruded further as a reaction to the heavy dosage of the painkiller he took. Subsequently, he limped over to Lucia's room. It was two bedroom flat. " Too fancy for a maid's daughter. One of the perks of having that fool Jasmine as a best friend " Saying that name out loud made him squeamish. He detested her to the point where his blood boiled in response. How could not? She had become more difficult and he was suffering a lot. He slapped her once and he was slapped a thousand times by more than a hundred women to unconsciousness. At a thought of this, he stood still for a while contemplating. Maybe it would be safer if he doesn't go lurking by the lion's den. If he stopped in his plots against Jasmine then all his pain would come to an end. However, he had loans to pay and revenge to serve. Therefore he could not afford to step back. S
* Chapter 43 What did you put in the food?* * Bang * The door hurled open with a loud bang, and an intense wind swept inside the room, blasting Jasmine's hair over her face. " Mom, Is that you?" Jasmine squealed battling to keep her eyes open. She felt a finger brush her ear. With the wind, a voice whispered brushing her ear like cold bony fingers " Be good " Just like that. The doors shut on their own, and so did the window. Jasmine squatted on the bed in amazement. Neither was she scared or overwhelmed, she was glad. She was able to talk to her mother after some time. As tears swell up in her eyes, Jasmine flickered them away " I promise to be a good mom. Always!" She muttered under her breath. As a kid, Jasmine was a headstro
* Chapter 44 You want me to kill someone?* " What did I put in the food? hahaha! " Nina cracked up uncomfortably, her heart banging in her chest. Her mind raced quicker, it calculated what brilliant lie she would tell to convince Jasmine. Could it honestly be possible? When she was caught red-handed! These thoughts incorporated with the pain in her nose made Nina dizzy. She felt her stomach lurch. " Why are you quiet now?" Jasmine scrutinized with a frown. She rested her arms on her waist like one who was going to jump on Nina anytime soon. " I-I w-was just .. going to bring this in your room" she conceded while fiddling with her sweaty hands.  
* Chapter 45 Get out!! * Author's Note Hi, sorry for interrupting the story. So far I have been trying to keep the updates steady, sadly due to my tight school schedule ( 6am- 6pm), I'm unable to keep a steady update for the upcoming week. So I beseeched that you enjoy these batch chapters to cover-up for my future absence. You can reach out to me on Facebook through my page ' Rophine writes'. Okey-dokey... Back to the story " Are you two serious? You want me to kill someone and you get scared by gunshots. Hahaha " For a moment, awkwardness hung over the air. Lucia and Carl traded disturbed glances. I
* Chapter 46 He is a jerk!* Listening to her outcry, Keith scrambled out and scooped her into his arms. He gently delivered her to the bed, positioning a cushion behind her back for comfort. His fierce aura vanished in a matter of seconds. It was now renovated with concern and distress. He took a hold of her arm causing her to cower in pain. " What are you doing standing there? Call doctor Chase!" he howled at Nina who was standing confounded. Nina crinkled her nose, unwilling she called the doctor her eyes boring at Jasmine the whole time. ' Why does he treat her like a fragile antique vase? ' This was too much for Nina, therefore she left. There was no need to make herself suffer by watching the lovebirds. That would be torture. As such, she left. Even so, Keith did not notice for his focus was on Jasmine. " Why were you moving the arm so much? " Was the first thing he said to her. Frown lines were on his forehead as he concentrated on cleanin