“We’re here!” Liam announced. Jasmine looked around with raised brows. She came out of the car and Liam did Same.
“Just this?” She asked.
“Nope! There’s more. But you have to close your eyes!”
“Why?”
“C’mon, just do it,,, besides it’s a surprise. Trust me, you’re safe with me” He assured eagerly like he badly wanted her to see it.
“Fine!” She said, closing her eyes… “My eyes are tightly shut,, so…”
Liam waved his hands in front of her to see if she’d react and when she didn’t, he held her hands.
“Let’s go!” Liam said using his hands over her face as shield so she won’t see a thing.
Jasmine held his hands tightly afraid that she might trip and fall.
With Liam leading the way, he came to an open area then stopped.
He moved his hands away… “Take a look sweetheart!”
Jasmine slowly open her eyes, she let out a loud gasp as she looked around… Never have she seen anything as beautiful as this.
It was a garden,,, a large flower garden. The large sun flower shone brightly as the sun reflected it’s light on it.
She could see some group of butterflies perching and flapping it’s wing.
“Do you like it?” Liam asked gaining her attention.
“It’s… it’s beautiful.. I love it” She said still not taking her eyes off.
“I’m glad you love it”
“How did you find this place?” She asked tearing her gaze away, finally looking at Liam.
” I often come here when I need sometime alone. You are the only one I’ve brought here!” He said.
“Why? Why did you bring me here?”
He reached for her hands and interwined it together.
“I wanted us to observe a little bit of peace,, Far away from the city. perhaps, we can think about our decision again”.
“What do you mean?”
“It’s in two days time Jasmine, do you really have to do this? If you’re having second thoughts, we can just call this whole thing off…” He said sounding a bit worried.
Jasmine smiled, turning to face him properly.
“We’ve come this far Liam,,, We just have to complete what we’ve started. I’m ready to do this with you.
“Thank you Mrs Nolan!! Honestly, that name really suits you” He teased, now he’s back to his flirtatious self.
“What ever!”
“You really don’t keep to the rules, yunno” Liam said.
“What rules?”
“You keep calling me Liam, I mean, what if someone walks in on us and hears you calling me that,, We’re a couple, you should call me sweet names too” He said and pouted.
“Really? You’re so eager to hear me call you in a romantic way?”.
He nodded… “I call you sweetheart and you call me non,, that’s kinda unfair on your part”
“Why do you call me sweetheart anyways?” Jasmine asked folding her hands underneath her b**bs.
“Because you’re my cute little sweetheart” He teased, pinching her nose making her laugh.
“You know, that night… When you called me baby! I felt my heart skip and my tommy leaped for joy. Yunno, I almost lost control of myself. It sounded so romantic coming from you”.
“It’s a good thing I came up with that fake documents Ms Amy made you sign” He said.
“What? You mean, it was just a fake piece of document?”
“That’s right. Just to get you closer to me.”
“You!!!.. You made me scared for nothing when it was just fake.” She balled her fist, showing it to him like she wanted to punch him hard.
“Nope! You were so scared of the fake cops”
Jasmine face palmed herself… She’s so foolish to get scared of a cop which doesn’t even exist.
Nevertheless, she’s glad it had to happen that way. If it hadn’t, then she’d still be working in Amy’s eatery, mourning Jace’s death and probably become a full time stripper.
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Amy’s Eatery;;;
“That’s the eatery ma’am” A private investigator said to Mrs Nolan.
They were at a distance from the eatery. She rolled down the car mirror so she could get a better view of it.
“Amy!, She owns the eatery and that club beside the eatery is hers also. She runs it at night and that’s where her strippers perform”.
Mrs Nolan nodded…. “And Jasmine?”
“According to the info I got, She works as a waitress at the Eatery. But then, she once worked as a Stripper for Ms Amy..”
“A Stripper!?” Mrs Nolan asked.
“Yes ma’am”
“Interesting…. You may leave now” She said to the investigator who got off immediately.
She turned to the driver…. “Wait for me here, I’ll be back”
“Yes ma’am!”
She got off and walked to the Eatery. She was welcomed by a waitress.
“Good day ma’am, welcome to Amy’s eatery” A waitress said.
“Thank you, Is Ms Amy in?” She asked going straight to the point.
“I’m here, how may I help you ma’am?”
“Can I speak with you for a while?” She asked.
“What’s it about?” Ms Amy asked sounding a bit rude.
Mrs Nolan was irritated by her attitude, she was almost forced into telling her who she truly is.
“Can we find somewhere private to talk?” She asked.
Ms Amy scrutinized her for a while…. “Come with me” She said walking into her office, while Mrs Nolan followed.
“What do you wanna talk about?” Amy asked, just as they walked in.
“Aren’t you gonna offer me a sit?”
Ms Amy rolled her eyes… “have a sit?”
Mrs Nolan sat…
“You two know each other?” Jasmine asked. They had arrived at the Jace’s ward and not long after, Liam arrived.
Both Stephen and Liam called themselves, each, having the look of “What are you doing here?”
“Yes sweetheart! He’s my cousin” Liam answered, still giving Stephen that same look.
“Hold on! Did you just call her sweetheart?” Stephen asked.
“She’s my wife!” Liam said.
Stephen squealed… “Damn!! You’re his fiancee. Now I remember, you’re thesame girl Liam keeps fantasizing about”
Liam hit him slightly on his head. .. “Don’t embarrass me Stephen or I’ll make you pay” He whispered but Jasmine heard it.
“So you were fantasizing over me uh?” She teased. She could see his cheek turn red but he tried to cover it up by maintaining cold face.
“Don’t pay attention to whatever nonsense he’s saying” Liam defended.
“It ain’t nonsense,,, You actually grew hard down there while think of her” Stephen teased wagging his brows.
“You actually did?” Jasmine asked, bursting into laughter.
“Damn you Stephen!!” Liam growled. He balled his fist, ready to land it on Stephen but he was quick to get away.
“I see this is now a play ground” Mr Nolan said walking in.
“Uncle! it’s a good thing you’re here. Liam wants me dead” Stephen said as he ran to Mr Nolan, clinging unto him.
“Dad, I wonder where I got this rat as my cousin” Liam said still trying to get a hold of Stephen.
“Good day dad!” Jasmine greeted.
“My dear! I see you’re having a hard time controlling this two” Mr Nolan said.
Jasmine laughed, then turned to Liam… “Just let it go baby! Besides he was just saying the truth”
“I’m still gonna skin him alive, just wait till I catch him” Liam said.
Jasmine noticed both Stephen and Mr Nolan’s attention aren’t with them, she took the opportunity and whispered to Liam.
“How did your dad get here?”
“Oh! I told Dad about Jace so he insisted on seeing him”
Jasmine mouthed an oh!
“Where is little Jace?” Mr Nolan suddenly asked.
“He went for a stroll,,, oh! they’re here” Jasmine said as Adam and Jace walked in.
“Uncle Liam!!” Jace squealed as he ran to embrace him.
“Hey buddy!!” Liam said, carrying him up. They both did a stylish handshake.
Wonder where they learn it from.!!
“Uncle Liam, are you getting married to Jasmine?” Jace asked.
“How did you find out?” Liam asked.
“Uncle Adam told me!” He said.
Jasmine moved her gaze to Adam who chuckled…. What a nice way to break the news.
“Only if you give me your permission!”
“Hmmm..” Jace thought, tapping his cheeks with his index finger.
“Well yes! You have my permission Uncle Liam” He said. Only if he understands the entire situation.
“Wow! thanks buddy!”
“But! If you both get married, then I’m gonna be alone” He said with a sad face.
Right! They never really thought of that.
“You aren’t gonna be alone, because you’d be staying with us!” Mrs Nolan said coming in.
“Mom!” Liam called, placing Jace on the floor.
Jace looked around feeling confused.. He’s just noticing the strange faces.
Jasmine’s nervousness increased. She wished she could just disappear. Is she referring to Jace? Like she’s asking Jace to come live with them?
“Uncle Liam, who are they?” Jace asked.
“Uhm, Jace, this are my parents” Liam introduced.
“Really?”
“Yes dear! Would you like to move in with us?” Mrs Nolan asked.
“What are you doing Philla?” Theodore asked.
She got up, then turned to face him…. “I thought about everything and I admit I’m wrong. I don’t know atone for it, but this is the only way I could think of”.
She glanced at Jasmine who quickly looked away. She walked over to her… “Would it be okay if Jace stays with us?”
Tbc…..