JAZMINI QUICKLY WASH the dishes. I was whistling the entire time I was doing the dishes. Joy has a hold on me. I'm thrilled that she's in MY home. No, I'm not going to take advantage of her, but I will make a new start in a new friendship for Dad's sake. Is this correct? Ugh! Stop contradicting yourself, Brain. When I was finished, I went to my room and attempted to open the door without making any noise. On my bed was a lovely figure. Averi is still sleeping on her back, facing away from me. I resisted the urge to rush to her side and wrap her in my arms forever. Instead, I went to my closet, pulled out a nightgown, and went to the shower. I can't sleep in too many clothes. I was about to leave the bathroom when I heard her mumbling. Is she calling me? I went into her room and found her stil

AVERIFOR THE past week, I thank God for the strength He gave me, which I was still alive from that haunting and sweet kiss. It kills me simultaneously; it excites me because that's precisely what I would like to do to her ever since I had seen her again. Maybe you wonder how the kiss stops. Well, my phone rang, and when I realized what I was doing, I ran away from Jazmin before she could hold me back again with her sweet lips. It's been a week since that day, and I'm trying so hard to ignore her. Not that she's been bugging me, but just for safety, I just ignore her and these stupid feelings burning up again. It's wrong! I'm her father's fiancé! For Christ's sake! 

JAZMINWE'VE COME TO AIDEN'S TO EAT DINNER WITH THE FAMILY. Yes, including Averi. So, this would be our first meeting after that steamy make-out session in her office.We took our usual seats. Aiden is pretty crowded tonight because a band is performing. Aiden improvised into a social resto-bar.I was just here two weeks ago, and after that lunch with Pearl, this is only my third visit. They do renovate quickly. The location, on the other hand, was fantastic. It's still as cozy as ever.There was a stage with complete instruments, amps, and mics. This just goes to show how much Ben and Pearl enjoy music. I didn't know if Pearl was here, and I didn't want to bother her, so I didn't tell her I was there."Kids, Ave will be late for

AVERII CAN STILL HEAR HER VOICE UP THERE. I look in the mirror, my face swollen with tears.I was missing her terribly. I want her back, but it's not possible right now. Everything is so complicated. She's the one who gave up on us. Why is she ruining everything? I despise her! Someone else opened the door after I heard it crack. I automatically wipe my tears away with my hands and look down. I didn't bother looking at the person who went inside. When I heard that they had locked the door, I looked at them in the mirror. And I noticed a red-haired goddess standing behind me. She's looking at herself in the mirror. "Are you okay?" she inquired sincerely. I didn't bother to respond to her.

JAZMINI WAS ON MY WAY OUT, looking for my keys in my purse, when I accidentally ran into someone. "Sorry, Miss," the girl I ran into said. I look at her and immediately recognize her. "I'm sorry," she apologized. The witch has transformed into a lovely lady. What did she do to her face and body? "Denisse?" I inquired, but the girl scrunched her brows and looked at me perplexedly. "Excuse me, beautiful, but how do you know who I am?" She asks, her gaze fixed on my eyes and features. "It's me, Den. Can't you recall an old acquaintance?" I replied with a broad smile. She didn't recognize me. Then she must have remember