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“Wow!! This is the feeling of love…” Adam teased making her roll her eyes mentally.
“Be a good girl and open up!” He said bringing the mint soup close to her which she gladly took in and gulped everything down.
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The next day;;
It’s really a good day… Jasmine smiled at her reflection as she applied a peach color lipstick on her lips.
She twirled around the mirror as she giggled happily. The thought of Liam coming back makes her even more happy. She can’t be wait to have him back.
She felt better… all thanks to the mint soup, her throat feels better.. and her flu, it’s all gone.
She wore her flip flops and headed down stairs. The mansion was kinda quiet, maybe because the maids had gone to the grocery store.
A maid approached her.
Jasmine sat on the sofa…. “”You didn’t go with your colleagues?”
“No ma’am! They insisted I stayed back, just in case you need anything”.
Jasmine nodded..
“Hold on!” She stopped the maid who was about to leave.
“Can you keep me company for a while?” She asked making the maid stare at her with surprise.
“I know it’s weird but I can do with your company… So please!!” She said.. she just wanted to keep herself occupied until Liam returns.. he’s taking too long.
“Sure ma’am!”
“Great! Now sit!” She offered and the maid did as told.
“Now tell me, what’s your name?” Jasmine asked.
“Stella ma’am!”
“… Uhmm!! Stella. For how long have you worked here?”
” 3 years ma’am” She answered.
“Wow… About your boss, Liam.. Has he been a good boss to you?”
“Yes ma’am! I can say he’s the best. He’s really nice,,, everyone would wish to have a boss like him…” Jasmine found herself smiling.
“…. I’m really grateful and indebted to him because now my son is leaving a good life”
Jasmine furrowed her brows!… “You have a child?”
“Yes ma’am!”
Jasmine looked at her, surprised at what she said. She looks too young to be a mother,, though she might be older than her but the difference won’t be that much.
“How old is he?”
” 9 years!”
“Wow!!…” She muttered,, that’s exactly Jace’s age.
“I’m a single mom!..” Stella added, making Jasmine widen her eyes in shock.
“So.. Where’s the father?” She asked.
“It was a mistake on my path… I trusted a man while I shouldn’t have. He left and we never heard from him again” She narrated.
“That’s… that’s cruel” Jasmine muttered. She couldn’t imagine herself being in her shoes. That would be the worst thing that’d ever happen to her.
“I’d decided to continue to serve sir Liam until my very last. Because of him,, my boy is leaving a good life. Sir Liam took it upon himself to Grant him a scholarship through school. I’d say no one has ever been so kind hearted.
Jasmine smiled… She never knew he’d be so considerate.
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Jasmine yawned tiredly as she laid on the bed… She’d been so engrossed in talking with Stella that she didn’t even realize it’s already getting late.
Liam… He isn’t back yet,, he’d promised to come home to her and he isn’t here. She’d even tried to place a call across to him.. but just as if she’s so unlucky, it was out of coverage.
Damn!
She yawned again as she felt so sleepy. But she isn’t gonna sleep,, She gonna wait for him until he arrives. Definitely, he’ll be here soon.
She wants to see him return, she wants to be the first he’d see.. She wanna hug him so tightly. All this, she anticipated for patiently.
After about an hour, she stood up when she felt she’s gonna fall asleep If she keeps sitting on the bed.. She paced to and fro, waiting to hear the sound of his car drive in.
She’d been vigilant but yet no sign of him. She hissed out loud as she couldn’t bear it anymore.
He’s supposed to be back today but why isn’t he here yet.
Sitting on the bed, she leaned back, placing her head on the head board.
How she fell into nature was a story to tell.
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Loving the way, the hands carerresed her cheek,,, She smiled.
She felt his lips on her cheeks and that was when realization dawned on her!
She spranged up as she came in contact with those captivating eyes of his. He was smiling brightly at her.
“Liam!!” She squealed, engaging him into a tight hug.
Liam chuckled as wrapped his hands around her.
“Did you miss me?” He asked but she only pulled him even closer as she sniffed in her cologne.
“I guess I’ll take that as a yes!”
Suddenly she pulled away from him, having a deep frown on her face.
“What is it sweetheart?” Liam asked.
“I was waiting for you Liam,,, You told me you were gonna come back early!”
“I’m sorry sweetheart! The investors from China didn’t show up early as expected. So the meeting got delayed” He explained.
“It’s okay, I’m glad you’re here!” She said.
“Me too,, And I missed kissing you!” He teased, clamming her lips.
She reciprocated immediately.. she felt better and extremely happy.
“C’mon, let’s get back to sleep… There’s still enough time before morning comes” He said breaking the kiss.
They both laid down… He pulled her close and cuddled her close as they both drifted off to sleep.
The night was wonderful as they both cuddled till day.
Stretching out her hands, she felt an empty space beside her. She ran her hands through the bed again only to feel a cold side.
She snapped her eyes open, sitting upright. Flipping her hair backwards, she rubbed her eyes as she yawned slightly, wondering where Liam is.
“Breakfast in bed!!” She heard Liam announced, walking in with a tray.
She smiled as she watched him place it carefully beside her.
“Good morning baby!!” She greeted smiling brightly.
“Wow! Seems someone’s getting used to calling me baby! I think I love that” Liam said as he leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on her lips.
“Did you make this?” She asked as she stared at the hominy Grits.
“Yes! and trust me.. it’s way way better than the last one I Did” He defended.
She squinted her eyes at him… “I hope I’m not gonna throw up on this”
“No! See for yourself!” He said wagging his brows.
Right! About few weeks ago, He’d wanted to make some Apple pie and it turned into a disaster. He wasn’t really a good chef.
“Okay! I’m gonna try it” She said as she scooped some quantity into her mouth.
Chewing it slowly with her eyes closed,, “Yummy!!” She said out loud.
“I told ya… It’s really delicious!” Liam said smiling.
Jasmine scoffed… “Don’t let it get to you! I didn’t really mean it when I said yummy!”
“I see! but I sense you craving for some more”.
“Whatever! I’m just gonna manage it so your efforts won’t be in vain”. She said, scooping some more into her mouth.
“Aren’t you gonna eat?” She asked in between mouth full.
“I will, only if you feed me with your hands”
“You aren’t a baby I’m gonna feed”..
“At least my reward,, I spent hours making this Hominy Grits and I won’t even get a taste… That’s really unfair”
Jasmine rolled her eyes… “Drama king”
Suddenly, His phone rang and before Jasmine could reach it, he grabbed it instead.
He stared at whoever it was, then Stood up..
“I’ll… I’ll just take this call downstairs..” He said.
“Why? why can’t you do it here?” Jasmine asked.
“It’s a business call… Okay! Just carry on with eating” He said and dashed out.
Uhmm! Business call? Why does he look happy when he viewed who the caller is? Jasmine thought.
She Decided to shake off any negative thoughts… maybe it’s the investors from China. Maybe he needed to be alone to avoid distractions.
She shrugged as she continued munching on the Hominy grits.
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Singapore’s Asylum;;
Claudia sat, smiling at nothing in particular… She dipped her hands into her hair,, they were kinda itching her.
If one could listen close, she was muttering an inaudible word. If lips could be read, she only mutters one word or rather… one name…. Jasmine!!
Her Condition has gotten worse,, The doctor could tell. The drugs aren’t effective and she isn’t getting any better.
Claudia burst into laughter making the nurse with her startle.
She watched as the nurse brought the injection close to her,, She had this calm perfect face.
Just as the nurse wanted to inject her, she gripped her wrapping her hands firmly around her neck.
“He.. Let me.. let me go!!” The nurse stuttered as Claudia strangled her.
Claudia tightened her grip on the nurse as she grabbed the injection. She stared at it with an evil smirk plastered on her face.
“You… insane…. woman, let go of me!.. Help!” The nurse chocked as she called for help.
Claudia laughed slightly… “Oh! I’m insane..” She burst into laughter again.
“Now let’s see how much of insanity I’ve gat!” She said staring at the injection.
Tbc….