LOGIN164The sound of gleeful laughter and cutlery clinking on the plate was echoing in the air when I forced my way into Vince's father's house. They were settled around the huge dining table. There was Vince, his father Brad, biological mother Amelia, and stepmom girlfriend Lucy. "What's going on?" Brad Garrison saw me first and furrowed his brows. But my eyes were fixed on his son. I pulled Vince off the table and threw several punches on his face. "Son of a bítch, you promised me. How dare you go against your words?" I raised my fist to hit him again when someone grabbed it. It was Brad. He yanked my arm back and scowled at me. "What's going on here? Why are you beating my son?" "Ask him! I gave him his dream deal and he's paying me back with dishonesty." I yelled and Brad grimaced at his son. "What is he saying, Vince? What did you do this time?" Vince widened his eyes and shook his face, "I have no idea, dad.""Kyle Panther, right?" His father turned to me. "My son won't li
163Kyle's POV Falcon left that moment after I pretended like I was not listening to him, but somehow his words stayed. Whatever he said about Jasmine and her troubled life... I hate to say it but it made sense. Falcon is right. My father would have readily come to help me if I told him how his second wife was bullying me years ago when I was a kid. I just happened to see everything pessimistically after mom left and how dad's second wife behaved with me.Both the women made me feel like I was unwanted. One left me and the other isolated me, making sure I felt the heaviness of every second. However, it wasn't that bad honestly. Not after I met my friends, Lila and Falcon. I have other good friends too. They don't hang out with me as regularly as these two, but I have some people who will come risking their lives if I call them. But Jasmine... She probably has no one. A blade of regret cut through my heart... And ego. I tried to distract my mind but it won't shut up or shut down.
162"Do you guys work so much everyday?" He asked as exhaustion made his eyes droop. "This is nothing compared to other days when we have offers and discounts. We open 24x7 during Christmas and other holidays too." An employee said like it was nothing. "Jesus. I will disappear if I work so much. You guys are amazing." Falcon while blowing out air wearily. "You're born with a silver spoon, Falcon. This will always overwhelm you." Birdie chuckled. They were talking like old friends. The workers had accepted him like he was one of them. Jasmine smiled in contentment before she patted Falcon's back. "You worked hard today. Let me treat you to lunch today. Come on." She said, and all of them hurried out.The night sky was full of stars and the air was slightly cool. Jasmine took them to a certain street, and Falcon's eyes widened. "We're going to eat here? It's so...." All the eyes turned to him with a glare, daring him to say something bad. "Cozy."They smiled and Falcon let out a s
161It was a hectic day for Kyle. He had recurring meetings and he had to skip lunch. Around 5.00 pm, he decided to take a break. Kyle went for a walk in the gardens maintained outside his office building. He was pacing around lazily when Falcon occurred, waving at him cheerfully."What's up, Mr. Husband. How is life?" Falcon asked, unaware of the turn Kyle's life had taken after his marriage.He had to go abroad for some work, hence he had zero idea about Kyle's stay at Lila's house.Falcon rested his hands on his waist as he incredulously observed his friend's face."Woah, I expected you to be in better shape. What is this?" Falcon circled him. "Dark circles, dropping shoulders, and what the— I can see wrinkles." "Done?" Kyle rolled his eyes and started pacing again. "What are you doing here? As a person who just had a flight, shouldn't you be at home taking rest.""Nah, I'm fine. I was curious to know how your love life is going. So, tell me these dark circles are from making love
160When the morning arrived, Jasmine didn't come down for breakfast. It worried Jojo since they have been having their breakfasts together for the last two weeks. But he didn't go to her room to wake her up, assuming that she might have been awake all night. He let her sleep in. Hours passed in a jiffy and when Jasmine didn't come down in the afternoon, Jojo started worrying. "Should I go up?" He peered up the stairs from the hall before finally climbing the stairs. He came to Kyle's room and found Jasmine sleeping in the bed. He was slightly relieved to see her sleeping. However, when Jojo closed in on her, he noticed how yellowish she looked. "Jasmine?" Jojo touched a hand to her shoulder and his eyebrows jumped. She was burning. He immediately checked her forehead. It was hotter. His forehead creased as he covered her better and rushed down to get his phone. The first thing that came in his mind was to call Kyle over. "He's not going to come." Jojo said to himself furiously.
159Generally this was a wife's work. But Jasmine was a wife he hadn't come to accept until now. Not after he discovered she was his mother's adopted daughter. Kyle had been staring at the screen while thinking that. Since he didn't reply but saw her messages, Lila called. "Hello." Kyle took it gladly. "Good evening, Lila.""Chuck that. Why aren't you replying to me? Do you think I'm stupid?! I am messaging you constantly and there's not a single reply from you." Lila sounded peeved. "I will reply if only you let me. Every time I typed a message you sent something else and I had to pause to read it. You've blamed me too many times for ignoring your messages, so I was being careful.""Okay, okay. Don't explain yourself. I know your habit. You like to leave people on seen. When are you coming? Just tell me that." Kyle fired up the engine as he replied, "On my way."They spoke while driving their car and arrived at Lila's house together. Lila grinned when she saw Kyle's car across fr
118(Trigger warning: This chapter contains some dark scenes. Read at your risk)Kyle's POVMy lips curled up in praise. I've seen girls her age do nothing if there's no money involved. But Birdie was willing to sacrifice
117Kyle's POVFlashback cont'd…'Use your mouth, idiot! Speak to her.' The tiny voice mocked me."Shh, it's okay, Jessica! It's okay. I'm here. You're safe." She calmed down and I felt relieved
119Kyle's POV“Forget about the questions, sir. I'll tell you a story that has answers to all your questions. Okay? Let's take a walk as I tell you the story.” I walked beside Titus on the street as he told me Jessica's st
121Jasmine's POV. "Mr. Falcon, that is Jasmine. Kyle sir's guest. I think you shouldn't be here in his absence because sir told me to not let any stranger—""Guest! Kyle didn't tell me he has..." Falcon blinked his eyes to shake the mist off his gaze as he licked his lips in a smitten sort of way







