“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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City Life Hospital;;;
“Adam… How’s Jace?”Jasmine asked as they ran to the ICU.
“His condition isn’t getting any better!” Adam replied sadly.
“Doctor Carl, Where is he?” Jasmine asked.
“He’s,,, oh! There he is?” Adam said.
Both Jasmine and Liam turned to see Doctor Carl walking towards them.
“Miss Colton? I’m afraid Jace’s Condition is deteriorating with each passing minutes. If he doesn’t get operated before the day runs out….”
“Doctor, Liam Nolan!” Liam cuts him off stretching out his hand, which he took.
“I’ll sort the bills doctor,, Carry on with the operation. I need you to do your absolute best. Make sure nothing happens to the boy or your hospital pays for it” Liam said sounding it as a threat.
“You don’t have to worry Mr Nolan,, We’ll do our possible best”.
“I’ll take that as an assurance” Liam said.
“You can settle the bills over there!” The doctor said.
Liam nodded glancing at Jasmine who gave him a look of appreciation. He released a light smile before walking away.
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“Uhm Jasmine,,, I know this isn’t the right time but the hospital need my attention right now”. Adam said.
Jasmine nodded…. “It’s fine Adam, go do your work. I’ll be here till Jace’s operation is done”
“Who’s gonna be here with you?” Adam asked.
“I will!” Liam replied.
“Oh! Thank goodness you’re back Liam”.
“They was so much queue,, so I had to wait for my turn” Liam said.
“I’ll leave her in your care. please take care of her” Adam said and Liam nodded. With that, he walked away.
Liam sat beside Jasmine… He could see she was clearly worried. He held her hands, using his thumb to caress it.
“He’s gonna be okay Jasmine” He reassured. She ignored, staring into space.
“Uhmm, You hungry?” He asked again. He just wanted her to say something.
“He’s just ten Liam,,, He shouldn’t be in this situation. it should have been me not him” Jasmine said. Her voice sounding so weak.
Liam couldn’t bare to see her like this. Its heart breaking. He doesn’t believe in God neither does he pray. God may be angry with him and may not consider listening to his thoughts and wishes.
But right now, he just have to do it. He finds his heart reaching out to one wish,,, For Jace to be okay. For his Jasmine to be happy.
He hopes God listens to him and grants him this one request,, for he will forever be grateful.
He moved closer to her, resting her head on his shoulder. He could hear her sniff. He used this thumb to wipe her tears.
He’s not gonna stop her from crying. Keeping it will just make the pain worse.
He kissed her hair whilst using his hands to brush it.
At the airport;;; Singapore. 6:30pm
Claudia removed her glasses as she smiled taking in a full view of her surroundings.
The fresh air brushing past her nostrils. She suck in a deep breath, loving the feeling.
“Home sweet home!!” She muttered.”It feels so good to be back home”.
“Ma’am Claudia?” She turned and stared at whoever called her.
She raised an eyebrow at him… “And who are you?”
“I’m your new driver ma’am”
“How could mom employ some as old and irritating as you”
“I’m sorry ma’am. I’m not that old, I’m just 63”
“Oh! Keep your da*n age to yourself. I don’t work with old hags. I’ll have to talk to Mom to get you fired”
“No! please ma’am, have pity on me. I promise, I’m not that old, I can still do my job effectively”
Claudia scrutinized him and scoffed.
” Is the car ready?”
“Yes it is ma’am”
“Get the door!” She ordered an he quickly ran to get the door.
She flipped her hair backwards, wore her glasses, and began to walk down the srairs of her private jet majestically.
She got into car. The driver hastily fixed her luggage in the booth before going into the car. They hit the road.
A smile formed on Claudia’s face. She was marvelled at how Singapore has turned out to be.
And her Liam,, Her soon to be fiancee. She just couldn’t wait to see him in person.
Her phone vibrated in her hand. She’d kept it on silent mode. She fixed in her headphone then swiped to the right, connecting to the caller.
“Ma’am!?”
“Speak up!” She said in a calm demanding tone.
“We couldn’t find him”
Her eyes zeroing into a narrow squint. thin lines forming on her forehead as she knitted her brows together. Grinding her teeth against each other, clenching and unclenching her fist, she still remained calm.
One could tell the anger held evil. Anything can happen if she lays her hands on them.
“You fools!. I paid to get good results and not disappointments” She said.
“Sorry ma’am!”
“He’s just one man and he’s smarter than you and your men. I didn’t spend such money on you so you could tell me this”.
“Sorry ma’am!!”
“Search for him in every noon and crannies of callifornia, even if it means turning callifornia upside down. And when you find him,… Kill him on that spot” She said, disconnecting the call not minding the driver’s presence.
The driver in turn, stared at her through the mirror. He quickly averted his gaze when Claudia caught him staring.
“What did you hear?” She asked.
“N-nothing ma’am” He said focusing his eyes on the road.
She eyed him and hissed loudly
glaring at him before looking out of the window.
She’s so gonna make mom fire this new driver of hers.
Whatever games you’re playing Marcus, in gonna find you. I can’t let you walk around freely. Not after all you know. You’re a threat to me, I wouldn’t mind killing you myself,, that won’t be hard,,, i hope my men finds you soon Marcus. You can run all you want but callifornia is too small for her to hide; She thought as she leaned on the chair. A smirk playing on her lips.
City Life Hospital;; 6:30pm
“Jasmine!!” She turned around as she heard his voice from a distance.
“Jace!”
“Jasmine, I’m over here” He said again.
“Where are you Jace?” She asked. The entire place looks like a dessert with just scanty trees.
“I’m over here Jasmine!” He said again giggling.
He peeked through a tree with smiles all over his face.
“Jace?” She called and he came out fully this time.
His lips were covered with ice cream.
“Come over here Jace!”
“No Jasmine! I like it here” He said happily.
“No you won’t like it here. This isn’t the right place for you Jace”.
“No it is,,, Look, I’m healthy again. I don’t feel those irritating pains I do feel. Also, I can jump around now without having to collapse. I’m healed!!” He said and began to jump, giggling in the process.
“There’s a whole lot of ice creams here Jasmine. My favorite flavor” He added.
“This is no place for you Jace, listen to me. Just come with me and I’ll get you more ice cream”.
“But I want to be here” He said. The smile still on his face.
“Don’t be stubborn Jace. I’m still your elder sister and you must listen to me”
He stopped smiling, his face, changing into a deep frown.
“Why Jasmine? Aren’t you happy that I’m okay. The pains area gone Jasmine aren’t you happy?”
Jasmine felt tears building up in her eyes… “I’m happy Jace, but you have to come with me. it isn’t safe for you”
He shook his head and stood his ground.
Jasmine began to run to him but the more she ran, the farther the distance looks.
Then she saw a gate ahead. She stopped running, moving her gaze to Jace’s.
He had that smile back on.
He stretched out his hands, pointing at the gate.
“Look here Jasmine. This is home” He said.
“No no! That isn’t home. You’re mistaken Jace”
“Mother and father are there. I wanna go to them” He added.
“Jace No!” Jasmine yelled.
“I’ll see mother and father again” He said smiling..
“Have, please!!”
He ignored as he began to run towards the gate.
“Jace!!!!”
Just as he was close, the ground opened and he slipped, falling into the deep pit. His screams could be heard as he kept falling, deeper and deeper.
“Jace!!” Jasmine screamed in tears. The whole place started going in circles. It was spinning, faster and faster until she fell in a deep slumber.