City Life Hospital;;;
“Hey, Watch where you’re going!” A lady yelled at Jasmine who bumped into her making her fall on her butt.
Jasmine ignored and kept running. Her mind was clouded by the news she got. Her brother’s in a critical condition! He’s all that matters to her now! To h*ll with other creatures.
Her face damped with tears. What if this is actually the last collapse her brother will ever have? What if….?. She hasn’t saved up. Her mind wasn’t at rest. No! She’s going crazy!.
She ran towards Adam. She’s running out of breath but she doesn’t care! Her brother’s on the chance of surviving.
“Ad… Adam, Where, where is Jace?” Jasmine asked choking on her tears.
“He’s in the ICU… Doctor Carl is attending to him”.
“What.. What happened? Adam, he’s dying!!” Jasmine said bursting into tears.
Adam pulled her into a hug. He couldn’t bear it. The sight at which he saw Jace being pushed into the ICU,,, he couldn’t bring himself to explain it to Jasmine.
About half an hour later, Doctor Carl walked out of the ICU.. Jasmine pulled away from Adam rushing towards the doc.
“D-Doctor Carl,, How’s he?” Jasmine asked with all her strength.
Doctor Carl shooked his head, at this point, she could feel her heart on her throat. She doesn’t want to think about the worst.
“F*cking speak doctor Carl!!” She found herself yelling.
“We’ve managed to keep him stable for now. However, he’s health is deteriorating. The blood cancer is fast spreading and at this point, if we don’t get his operation done by the end of today.. then I’m afraid we might loose him” Doctor Carl said.
Jasmine felt weak,, She’s going to loose her brother!!
“D-Doctor Carl!” She paused and sniffed.. “Please do something, Don’t let my brother die. I promise, I’ll get the money,,, Just Start with the operation”
“I’m sorry. it’s against the hospital’s policy. I can’t help you” He said.
“Please excuse me!” He added and walked away.
Jasmine burst into tears. How could she watch her brother die?
“Jasmine!! I’m sorry Jasmine” Adam said caressing her hand.
“I thought it’d be best if I let you become a private stripper. Besides he’s going to pay you handsomely” Ms Amy’s words replayed in her head.
He’s gonna pay her, only when she strips; Liam,, That’s her only hope.
She pulled away from Adam, grabbed her purse running out of the hospital.
“Jasmine!!” She heard Adam call but she ignored.
She boarded a cab… “Nolan’s Empire” She said to the cab man.
“Hurry!” She added. Her face, already swollen from the tears,,, but she doesn’t care.
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Nolan’s Empire;;
Liam nodded at Merry who quickly turns on the projector displaying some communication design.
“That’s Liam’s Tech, Nolan’s Empire next communication set. This is the prove to show that I carefully mapped out this design”. He said to Mr Orson.
“Mr Orson here, has been stealing my designs..” Liam said.
“That’s bullsh*t… I don’t know what you’re talking about Kiddo”.
“Of course you do Mr Orson. Looking at your design, it clearly shows the similarity between mine and yours. But the date if design shows a big gap. Liam’s Tech was designed first before Gu’s tech”.
Mr Orson fummed in anger.
“This only means one thing Mr Orson. One of my design team is leaking info of our next design to you. I know your company and mine have always been rivals,, you will do anything just to be on top but sad news is,, Nolan’s Empire will always and continue to be on top”. He paused, studying his expression. Liam could see that he’s guilty of the allegations.
“I’m gonna ask you this politely, quite stealing my design. Our next meeting won’t be this favorable Mr Orson. Consider this the last warning” Liam said sounding damn serious.
Mr Orson glared at Liam before storming out.
“Sir, What are we going to do next?” Merry asked.
“Observe him..” He simply said and Merry nodded.
“Cancel my schedule for today. I have something important to do”
“Yes sir!” Merry said. With that, Liam walked out of the conference room heading back to his office.
He twisted the door knob and walked in.
“Did you miss me sweetheart…” He trailed off when he net an empty office.
“Sweetheart?” he called again but got no response.
His phone suddenly rang. He stared at the caller and realized it’s his mom.
He picked up…. “Mom?” He simply said.
“Wow! What a good way to start a conversation!” His mom said.
“I’m a bit busy mom, Why did you call?” He asked.
“How the h*ll did I end up with such son! Did I commit a grave mistake in my previous life? My son doesn’t even check up on me or his dad” He rolled his eyes. He knows his mom is just over exaggerating.
“I’m sorry mom. I’ll visit soon”
“That’s good. Well I just called to let you know, I have both good news and bad news. I’ll start with the bad news. Your dad seized your inheritance Son, he threatened to take the company,, if you don’t get married as soon as possible”
“What? Dad can’t do that mom!”
“He has every right to. I clearly support him on this. You aren’t getting any younger son. But the good news is,, Claudia’s coming back today son!”. Mom said.
“Isn’t it supposed to be in a week’s time?”
“She had a change of mind. Your engagement will commence immediately. You still have the chance of getting the inheritance”.
“I don’t wanna get married to her mom!”
“You have to,,, Except you have someone else which I know you don’t”
“There is someone mom” He suddenly said.
“What?,, There’s a lady?”
“Yes Mom, you’ll get to see her soon”.
“Claudia’s the right option. It’s best you marry her instead. Her family’s well known….”
“I have to go mom, I need to attend to something” He said cutting her off.
Liam quickly disconnected the call,, He’s never getting married to Claudia. . moving towards the door he bumped into Jasmine.
“Jasmine!” He called, holding her and preventing her From falling.
“Sweetheart?” He said cupping her face. He could see how swollen her face looked.
“What’s Wrong sweetheart? Tell me. Who did this to you?” Liam asked. He couldn’t bare to see him like this.
Jasmine grab his hand pulling him and making him seat. He just stared at her having no idea what she’s up to.
Jasmine walked to the door, bolting it. She turned and took few steps towards him then stopped.
Raising her hands up to the zipper of her gown, she zipped it, letting the gown fall freely to the floor.
The cold air from the AC sent shivers down her spine as tears rolled down her cheeks. She’s standing half naked in front of him. But all that matters his get brother’s health.
Liam widened his eyes in shock, What the h*ll is she doing. She’s just in her bra and panties. She’s crying,, the tears yet again.
“Jasmine! What are you doing?”
She sniffed… “Doing what I should have been done. I’m your private stripper, you wanted me to strip for you right? in exchange for Money… I’m ready” She said.
Liam stood up, walking to her,,, his face held no expression. she got everything wrong. He’s eyes lingering on the traces of tears on her face.
“It’s true I bought you Jasmine,, to become my private Stripper. It isn’t my intention to watch you strip for me. That day, at the club, when I saw those tears of yours,, I felt I needed to take you away from there” Liam said and Jasmine burst into fresh tears.
She should have thought about this. She should have known he was just trying to help her.
“I wouldn’t think you could do this Jasmine,, all for Money?” He paused and shook his head… “Put on your cloth”.
Jasmine quickly wore her clothes… “I didn’t have any option Liam. this was the only solution I had”
“No it wasn’t,, they’re companies with vacancies. Companies, who are willing to employ you” Liam said,, disappointment, lingering on his voice.
“You think I haven’t tried that? Well, I have. But my body is all they’re after. Now I found the opportunity to strip and get paid handsomely, and you expect me not to grab the opportunity? My brother’s in a critical state,, lying almost dead at the hospital. What am I supposed to do? watch him die?” Jasmine yelled in tears.
Now Liam finally understood everything. She did everything just to save her brother. He understood the reason for tears.
“You could just ask for my help Jasmine. I would gladly do it. C’mon, Let’s go to the hospital” He said holding her hands.
“No, I can’t let you do it. it’s a huge sum of money!” Jasmine said.
Liam cupped her cheeks…. “Nothing’s too big when it comes to you Jasmine. I’ll do anything just to make you happy! C’mon” He said and they both ran out.
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Tbc….