The days were going by slowly for all of them. Jasmine had to stay in the hospital for a week more and Stefen was always by her side. He had to see Jasmine in pain at times, seeing her suffer made his heart heavier but somewhere deep in that same heart of his, he was happy. He was happy to be there for her. The guilt that he had in his heart for not being there with her a decade ago was now diminishing. He enjoyed helping her and spending time with her as they were together building new memories. It was the first day at work of Jasmine and Stefen after the incident. As before, Stefen picked her up and they both followed their self-made tradition of having their breakfast together. Jasmine had slowly but surely started to realize how much she loved Stefen's company. When she was still in the hospital, Stefen barely left her side. He was with her almost every moment. He took an official leave from the office just to be by her side. They came out of the elevator and started walking tow
All of them were back to work. Jasmine had comparatively less work to do than what she had imagined. Alice was undoubtedly a genuine friend of her. ***The four of them went to canteen to have their lunch. Jasmine had a weird sensation in her body the minute she stepped in the canteen. She felt extremely uncomfortable.She felt like she became a topic of everyone's conversation. All eyes were on her. On the other hand, Stefen, Jack and Alice did not notice that and they casually walked to the counter area to grab their food.Jasmine became more and more conscious as she walked further. She guessed the reason why she was in limelight was because of the rumor Sandra had mentioned. She thought she would not be affected but she was, she was affected much more actually.They sat on their usual chairs in one corner. Stefen and Jasmine sat beside each other and Alice and Jack sat opposite to them.The comfy level of Jasmine was in minus now."So Jazz, your parents went back?" Alice asked."H
The four of them had their lives going well. They loved each other's company. But specifically, Stefen was used to having Jasmine around him and same was the case for Jasmine.They were comfortable when around each other. At times they shared things about their childhood and Jasmine also shared from the time she remembered. It somehow pinched Jasmine whenever Stefen brought the topic of his special childhood friend. According to him, she was someone irreplaceable. Stefen was very careful every time he spoke with Jasmine. He did not want to bring any topics regarding their past together. He was already very guilty for not being with Jasmine back then and no matter how much his dad convinced him, Stefen never stopped blaming himself in his heart. The Memories of their childhood together was a precious gem that he had locked in his heart, in a corner where everything was beautiful and nothing hurt. There was a week left before Alice, Stefen and Jack would be transferred to different de
Stefen just sighed and started climbing the stairs. He remembered his school days when he, Jack and Alison were very close to each other...Flashback...The 17 years old Alison, Jack and Stefen were talking in their class-room as they were laughing and having fun."So, you guys are coming to my birthday party right?" Alison asked trying to reassure her thoughts."Of course." Stefen replied."I wouldn't miss it for the world babe." Jack said as his hand was around Alison's waist and placed a small peck on her lips.They were talking when the teacher entered the classroom and they all went to sit on their own seats.The entire period, Jack and Alison were using their phone messaging each other and giving different looks to each other time and again. They were professors when it came to breaking rules and seldom being caught. Sometimes they used to send messages in their group message just to annoy Stefen. Stefen however was never the part of their careless legendary behavior.It had almo
"Jasmine, did you bring the files that Elli had asked you to?" Sandra spoke from behind Jasmine. Jasmine understood that Stefen had not fallen accidently. She took a long breathe and turned around."Yes ma'am," She answered."Then, were you waiting for me to come to you and give you a special invitation? Bring them in my office, NOW," Sandra ordered and walked away.Jasmine turned around and sighed. She didn't realize for how long she was holding her breathe. She grabbed the files from her desk where Stefen had kept them and walked towards Sandra's office without uttering a word to Stefen who was still hiding.Stefen hid under the table for few more minutes. After he was certain that no one was around, he slowly raised his head and peeped. After assuring for the second time he quietly walked out of the department before anyone else finds him there and starts questioning him.***Alice went straight up to the highest floor. She was scared her body might react to what it had just seen so
"But we can't stop living right? We can't stop smiling, stop laughing, stop doing things that we love for that person. Loving someone can't be controlled, but not letting that love come in your way can be. You have to learn to be happy for that person's choices as well. After all not everything that the heart feels is in our hand." "Yeah." The air around them was being more and more tensed. "Well..." Alice said in a loud voice. "I just hope that your heart finds the heart that will stay with you and will understand every beat of it and won't choose someone else over you." Alice said looking at Jack. Jack turned his focus from the sun to Alice. The sun was making its way out from the clouds making the day brighter. Its ray landed on Alice's face making them glitter. Jack was numbed seeing the beauty in front of him. Alice was looking marvelous. Her skin color blended with the sunlight, reflecting a beautiful color. Alice noticed Jack's eyes staring at her and she moved her head to
"I can't tell you that Jazz. Its related to Jack. I don't want to reveal anything about his life that he is not comfortable with. I am sorry.""No no don't be sorry. It's me who should apologize. I think I crossed my limit there." She affirmed and looked back on the road. Stefen did not reply to that.What were you thinking of Jasmine Reyes? You should have thought twice before asking him that. Idiot.***For the whole week, no one mentioned anything that happened on that day. Jack rarely interacted with Stefen. It was an odd thing for Alice and Jasmine to see the two best- friends behave so distant. Stefen looked guilty and Jack had no expression on his face whenever Stefen and Jack were together. Alice could not ask to Stefen or Jack about what had happened between them. Same was the case for Jasmine.It was finally the day when Stefen and Jack would be appointed in the Accounts department and Alice would be appointed in HR department. Alice was happy to have her department changed.
Stefen stopped hearing Alice scream and he looked behind to see the cause only to scream out louder as he saw that they were sliding towards him. "Stefen?" Jasmine tapped Stefen's shoulder from behind not knowing what was going on. Stefen turned back to see Jasmine when his body was struck by the out of control bodies of Jack and Alice. They dashed on Stefen's back making him lose his balance too and since Jasmine was in front of Stefen she too fell when Stefen's body pushed hers. The four of them serially fell on the floor. Stefen fell on top of Jasmine and Jack and Alice both fell on their shoulders facing each other. Jasmine's heart skipped a beat when she noticed Stefen. Stefen had balanced his body with his hand making sure Jasmine was not crushed by his body. He was staring at her and didn't stop gazing neither did Jasmine. She always loved to see his deep blue eyes. Jasmine could not deny the sparkles her body used to feel whenever he was close. Their feelings for each other