* Chapter 3 : Wedding *
The congrégation in the was about a hundred influential people of city Bai. They all came to attend Keith Yates wedding, one of the most requested bachelor.
Though many wondered what he saw in Jasmine, a rude short tempered middle class girl. She was from the Lawrence family which had a small lotion manufacturing company in the heart of the city ,they were ants to the elephant ( Yates). Plus,this impudent girl was making them late. With all the controversies surrounding their alignment this was not a shocker. They expected this from her.
At the front row both families sat,at the right the groom family and the left bride family.
Outside the hall doors, Mr Lawrence paced impatiently he had suspected that his daughter would run away and told Keith rather than increasing security,rather Keith laid off some of her bodyguards.
What was going on? If this alliance failed,he would be the mocking stalk of the society.
" Where is she?" he immediately asked Lucia who emerged in a frenzy. She had tears in her eyes and bruises on her arm.
"S-he ran away and pushed me off the stairs"
" What?" he took up her arm to examine the bruises.
This was not surprising to George Lawrence,his eyebrows arched. His daughter had a bad character.
" Sorry dear. Go get an ointment for the bruises. " His spoke softly then turned and ordered. " Guards go find her "
Hanging off the phone, Jasmine waved at Lucia.
Lucia inside twisted.
Why was she here? I had just lied to Mr Lawrence what if he attacked her.
" I hope you guys are not searching for me. For I am here "
Mr Lawrence frowned instantly, Jasmine saw her dad for the first time in years. He had died in a plane crash in her previous life. Her eyes swelled up in tears. She ran in for tears but he slapped her instead.
She stared at him getting a glimpse of the disappoinment in his eyes for her.
" Why did you slap me?"
" Why?? Someone needed to. People would die to have such and opportunity to marry such an outstanding man yet my useless daughter is--"
" I am here aren't I?" She cried out holding her cheek.
" Yes!.You are but why did you have to push your sister off the stairs"
At this time,the doors of the hall opened but neither noticed.
" She is not my sister! " Jasmine restorted folding her arms.
Lucia who had noticed that the congregation eyes were now on them.She spoke in a loud yet subtle voice.
She wiped her invisible tears " It is fine Mr Lawrence,I am only the maid's daughter_how could I be her sister. After all I tried to stop her from being a runaway bride"
The congrégation burst out gossiping,they all pitied Lucia. She had such a beautiful face and was very calm and respectful. w
What did Keith really see in Jasmine when Lucia was there.
Some felt bad that she was a maid's daughter, perhaps if she was not. Keith might have taken fancy in her than the rebellious Jasmine.
George noticed their stares and asked for the door to be closed. Awkwardly,the ushers closed the doors
In one breathe, George ordered,anger flickering in his eyes " You will marry Keith right now. And stop trying to flee "
" I was not trying to flee" she explained hurriedly.
It was a second chance. She needed to fixed everything so she will live a happy life. In her past life,her father ended up hating her till his untimely death, thankfully she was going to reverse fate.
At this moment,Mr George got red in fury
" Shut up. Lucia tried to stop you and you pushed her down the stairs"
"Hah!.. when Daddy? " Jasmine glared at Lucia who then averted her gaze to the floor.
George could not help but feel resentment. Where did he fail as a father? He felt his throat tightened " Stop lying or else I will slap you again" Mr George scolded twisting her arm.
" No she did not. She had been with me the whole time" at this Keith walked in alongside Linda.
Keith is tall man of about 1.8m tall. He had a imposing aura which made people fear him, with confounding looks. At this time, thoughts concerning her liking to Carl who was a c in the gene pool instead of her astounding fiance. Was she hypnotized?
She gulped, staring at him. It was almost impossible for her to look away. Once again he saved her.
" You see. I was with him then what is Lucia talking about"
They all averted their gaze to Lucia who began taking steps backwards and mumbling.
" P-perhaps I did not see her!"
" I don't think there is another bride in this building-" Jasmine pretended to think of something and she burst out in shock.
" Did you lie? Is it because I sent you away?"
Lucia felt like the walls were closing on her. Everyone stared at her skeptically even Keith.
Then how was she going to win him over. It was all because of this pompous Jasmine. ' I hate you. You will die a terrible death '
At this time, Jasmine sneezed. " Achoo! I wonder who is cursing at me"
This got everyone attention and they stared back at Lucia who was shivering with a bowed head. She thought maybe if she stays responsible they might let her be.
" So insolent. How dare you lie? Guards "
At this time she hurriedly explained in gibberish crying as the guards approached her. " Please am Sorry. It was a big m-misunderstanding. My friend.. Jasmine"
Secretly, Jasmine smiled at Keith,he took noticed and it made him feel warm. He walked into the hall still unaware if she will still go on with her plans of escape.
However,he brushed it off. She might had just smiled at him because she was aware he was letting her go.
Two guards grabbed Lucia by her long arms, and was carried out roughly. She called out to Jasmine. Her eyes a everlasting waterfall for tears" Jasmine... Uncle"
Instead Jasmine, then pretended to be hurt and looked away dramatically as she wiped invisible tears from her eyes
' Serve you right bitch. I will make sure you sleep in Jail '
" I can't believe she lied" at this time, Jasmine pretended to search for something. " Oh my bracelet. Where could it be ?"
Coincidentally it feel off Lucia's pockets. In her past life,she found out that Lucia occasionally stole from her and the Lawrence family in general. Whenever she approached Lucia,she would burst into tears and explained because she was poor and just like that she forgave her.
Rather this time, was time for revenge.
" Oh my! Isn't that my bracelet?"
* Chapter 4 : Thief * Jasmine gasped. " That is my bracelet " "I told you sister,she is no good " Jasmine sister spoke up as her face contorted in disgust. Was she the only one who saw how evil this Lucia was! George Lawrence who had quiet for a while,waved his dismissively. " Forget about that nuance.Let me get my real daughter married first then deal with her" Lucia begged once more instead one of the guards placed tape on her lips. Then carried her downstairs and dropped her on the floor then called the police. The doors opened this time with silence. They all heard what was going on outside and Lucia had been exposed. The music began and the bride's father accompanied her down the Isle. However, Jasmine was having mixed feelings. She only stayed to proof Lucia wrong because Lucia had did the same in the past and she found out later but still forgave her. Jasmine sighed heavily,she was truly a softer in her last life. How did she find it easy
* Chapter 5: meet cute * " I had loved you ever since you poured paint all over my car" Keith repeated as he recalled. _ _ Flashback Keith had just returned from abroad. On his way home, his father had instructed him to pass by the girl he was betrothed to. So he could at least see what she looked like. He hated this but had to please his parents so they would stop speculating he was gay. Upon arriving, a continuous bag of paint was thrown on his windshield. He wiped it using his cleaners only to find a blonde girl in pigtails in shorts standing in front of his car carrying balls of paint. She was dripping wet from head to toe for she had been playing in the rain. Her face was smudged in paint and her hair too. Bolting from her feet, she rushed to his car window. " I am sorry uncle for doing that to your car. It was meant for my sister " At that moment, something changed in him. For no reason at all, he smiled to make the girl more at ease as she se
* Chapter 6 : Date Jasmine could hear the sound of her heart beating loudly. She took possession of his arm and spoke childishly. " Pick me up " she stretched out her arms like a child pouting her lips, pulling him a bit stronger. It was only because he wanted to be pulled or else she could not have been able to move him at all. After all, that was why he spent ten hours every week in the gym. However, his eyebrows creased upon seeing this. What was she up to? Is she not supposed to be mad at him for kissing her? Yet she was begging and clinging on him. " I think I sprained my leg. '' She averted her gaze to her ankle and then at him pouting pitifully. " Please uncle! " The calm aura s
* Chapter 7: Meeting his family Jasmine froze for some time, memories seeped in a continuous rhythm. Upon seeing the expression on her face, Keith proposed " We could sit that out if you don't like the idea ..." Her mind raced, how could she start over again without making amends for the past? She gagged, a throaty laugh " Grand PADI would spank me if we don't attend. After all, it is our reception" Leaning back, Keith confirmed roaming his hands in his wavy raven-black hair " Are you sure?" Jasmine's hazel eyes gleamed as she stretched out her hand to drink a twig from his glass. " Hundred percent!" Replied without shifting his gaze from the glass she drank from " Then it is settled then ". Keith was still not convinced, he watched her smile steering
* Chapter 8 : Reassuring him Rather than taking her into the hall, he brought her to the garden. She looked up at him in confusion, " I need to speak with a client, wait here" Keith deciphered caressing her cheeks. Jasmine nodded as she took a seat on the swing. Her mind raced as memories of the past rushed in. _ _ Flashback It was seven years ago when she entered this mansion for the first time. At that time, she had been invited over by the Yates. However, she was not interested in respecting the offer but her father persuaded her. She arrived in a stylish t-shirt and torn jeans. She had her hair packed into a clean ponytail. Jasmine had be
* Chapter 9 Happy to see you * Thinking of this, she presided over the pool. Unawares, she felt someone yank her arm. Halting in her steps, Jasmine veered around and saw old master Yates. She intended to bow but the old man pulled her in for a hug. Jasmine reciprocated grand PADI's hug. Jasmine's heart throbbed and her eyes flickered in tears as the dead old man's face overlapped. He was the only Yates apart from Keith who kept tabs on her even after she married Carl. He never hated her and always treated her like his own granddaughter. He would always tell everyone that she was young that's why she constantly made mistakes. Sadly, in her last life, she did not value him till his death. Peeling out of the hug, she asked emotionally " Grand PADI how ar
*Chapter 10 He can't do anything * Striding closer, Carl studied, the facial expression on Jasmine's face. She appeared miserable so it hinted he was still in power. Conceivably, she might be cursing Keith within for beating him. Carl assumed the role of the maltreated boyfriend, who is enduring his pain to make his girlfriend happy. When he saw her he pretended to be sad and then happy, from limping he walked naturally with an effort all over his face to be seen as a victim. His expression did not change, he still had a warm smile on his face and his eyes had that look. The look Jasmine would fall for without any words. Damn! What made her love him? Now the look is so hypocritical. She just wished you her nails to redesign for him. He got closer grabbing Jasmine's hand gently. His touch felt like
* Chapter 11; exposing all vile people * The number of people in the garden had increased. They all stood as if their feet were glued on that spot watching the drama keenly without batting an eyelid so they will not miss a thing. Women had their cameras ready for shooting. Tatie was more than delighted that people were enclosing the area. She had got to clarify this Jasmine her place. As a commoner, she craved to eat her cake and still have it. Impossible!! " How could you be so shameless sister-in-law, here you are seducing my fiance on the night of your wedding reception. OMG, my ears will fall upon hearing this abomination " Tatie screeched, her voice sincere. She took a few steps forward for the sake of drama, she wiped invisible tears at the corners of her eyes with a tissue, and then violently raised her hands to hit Jasmine's face.