Janet POVI pressed my lips together as I entered the car with Asphalt. He had decided that we would visit his grandfather together.I wasn't particularly ready for the visit but I couldn't let Asphalt go alone. To him, grandpa was his everything.His grandpa was his only surviving family member who took care of him after he lost his parents. And I wanted to gain the old man's favor. That way, I would get a better chance of achieving the set out goal.We drove into his magnanimous estate that could be a town on its own. No matter how many times I visited here, I couldn't stop the wonder I felt whenever Asphalt drove through the field.If I could win this old man over, I could gain myself hectares of land let only when I have a grandchild for him.Asphalt's grandfather was the former president of l cosmetics before my husband stepped in. The wealth he made could serve four or five of his generations to come. And I was glad that he favored Asphalt more than his other children."Welcome
Jasmine's POV"Wake up sleepy head," Arianna pulled my room curtains open letting the sun flash on my face."Ugh, not again," I groaned, slowly rolling out of my bed. Today was my first photo shoot for L cosmetics. They were launching a new kit of makeup and I was going to model for each of them."Can I just skip the day?. That man doesn't deserve my service anyway," I reluctantly laid on the floor."No, you can't. You started it already so you have to finish it up. I have got your outfit for the day out. So go and have a shower and come down for breakfast," Arianna turned to her devilishly manager. We had finally packed into our new apartment. It was located in surview estate. The location had a spectacular view of the lake with the estate. I felt so thankful that Arianna had bought this part of the estate. It was so calm in the morning and cool in the evening.I finally got the strength to get up. Went into the bathroom and took out my favorite toothpaste product; cleanse. I had on
Jasmine POVI woke up from the blaring sound of my ringtone. Yesterday's shoot had ended perfectly but late.Drowsy I reached out for the phone but Arianna beat me to it. "Hello," she answered, stamping her feet impatiently."Good morning, Jazz, how was your night?," I heard him ask after Arianna put him on speaker."It was great until you called," Arianna blurted and I snickered. "Oh, I apologize for the disturbance. I just wanted to remind her of the press conference that would take place at the Lavine hotels & suite by 9am today," he mentioned and Arianna rolled her eyes."Yeah, I know that Mr Lavine please restrain me from taking up my duty. Jazz will surely be present for the press conference on time. I have scheduled and prepared already," Arianna waved the phone trying to suppress her irritation."Please don't tell me how to do my job Jazz is my number one priority and I would do all it takes to promote her career, Mr Lavine", "I don't mean to sound like manager Arianna. Nei
Asphalt POVI Drummed my fingers on my desk as I pondered on what happened last night at the hotel. The way Jazz had carried those kids away and how they resembled me in a way disturbed me.Last night I had tried to trace possible dots that Jazz was jasmine but no matter how many times I thought of it, there was no way for me to prove that she was the one.And if truly she was the one, I had no idea of bringing her back not after I married her sister.I remembered that night vividly, after Jasmine had delivered. It felt surreal that I had finally become a father but after she went missing, my joy became a nightmare.There was no night I didn't think of her and the child. And the more I pondered on them, I felt disgusted with myself. I was no different from my mother at all. And it hurt me that I had behaved like her. Throwing away a blessing that was right in front of me because of my obsession and selfishness.A knock sounded on my door and I unlocked it Knowing that it was Gilbert.
Jasmine POVA week later, I had perfectly avoided Asphalt. By doing my job and leaving immediately. I didn't want to engage in any form of conversation with him. Asphalt was sharp minded and he could easily notice things.I got out of my bed following the flow of the delicious aroma that engulfed my noise. It was seven in the morning and my family was already preparing breakfast."You guys really know how to tease my nose in this house. What are you guys cooking?," I asked, joining them in the kitchen."We are making french cinnamon toast and waffles," Emil answered while Emilia spread cheese on the bread that was in front of her. "I'm making a cheese sandwich for you mommy," she said and I pecked both of them on the cheek.Arianna was the chief chef and she was making scotch eggs and bacon. My favorite breakfast that goes down with a nice creamy coffee."Good morning, my super star. How was your night?," She dished some food onto my plate."Thank you, it was great. How was your nigh
Jasmine POV"No, don't do that. Please come down Emil. Yes, Mommy loves you," I scrambled around trying to get Emil to wear his uniform. The kid was just too energetic for me this morning.Arianna had left early to prepare for my next appointment. It was a CD signing for my fans today. She wanted to make sure that everything was under control and ready before the time.And that was why I was having this baby problem. Usually, Arianna helped me dress them up for school while I got ready for work. Not that I don't dress the kids but it was easy when Arianna was around."Emil come wear your shoes please. Mommy is running late. Emilia please get your brother's backpack," I took Emil's shoe from the rack chasing him as he giggled like a free born."I don't think Emil wants to go to school neither do I. That school is full of dumb kids. My brain and personality is too high for those bunch of hooligans. Do you know how annoyed I was to hear the teacher repeat the English alphabet over and ov
Jasmine POVIt was finally Saturday, a day that was free for me. I can decide whether to relax at home or at the spa but today, we were going to the mall."Okay, I'm ready to go,"I hung my Valentino Mini purse on my shoulder. I dressed casually today because I was going out in public. But my casual outfit was a Dior collection. Starting from the brown knee length boots to the leather skirt and crop cat top. I looked more like a girl in her teens than a twenty five years old woman with kids. But that didn't matter because it made me feel young and feminine."Mommy is going to the mall?Can we come too?," Emil asked and Arianna answered "No, I and mommy are the only ones going today. You both will spend time with aunty Julie. So be nice when she comes okay. Kisses," "Okay, but we wouldn't make a promise of not being naughty," Emil giggled."Just don't tear the house apart," I kissed him before we left."No promises," he yelled as I closed the door behind me."That kid is really a nut.
Janet POVI got up from my bed and rushed to find Asphalt after I saw the message on my phone. It was my birthday and he didn't cancel it after what I had done last time. He was really mad and I thought that he would call off my birthday party."Thank you honey," I ran into his study room pecking him on his cheeks. He was currently busy with his work, something I had come to hate.He prioritized work over everything else including me."Thank you so much for not canceling my birthday party. I thought I wouldn't have any this year after making you angry the other day. Thank you so much," I peppered his face with kisses but he gently pushed me away, wiping his face off.I felt insulted by his action but there was no way I was going to complain about it. I was under his mercy, one wrong word and all my credit cards would be canceled."You should thank the Adams daughter. Assuming she canceled our business proposal, I won't have considered celebrating your birthday. You should learn to be