* 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.  

    * Chapter 12 To prepare for my wedding reception*       Jasmine could feel the heavy weight of their stares thankfully she was impervious to their glares.       " Will you say something already? " came Tatie's impatient voice. " You are guilty just admit it" she added.       " Tatiana! Let her speak"       She bristles at this " Thank you, Keith. Tatie here misunderstood everything.."       Once again,Carl seized yet another opportunity " Yes, she did! Aunt Jasmine did not mean it, she was not in her right senses"       Choosing a laugh, Jasmine asked dabbing a finger into I her chest " Not in my right senses? Do I look drunk? "       " Prove it then"       Without necessarily raising her voice, Jasmine responded " I don't ha

* Chapter 14 Evil Shadow * Not far away, an evil shadow was cast on the wall. It watched the couple in hate. As they went down the stairs, everyone's eyes fell on the couple. They watched them in admiration and envy. Jasmine had wiped her face of any makeup yet she was more pretty than ever. A beauty that shone in its innocence. The man beside her took the limelight because of his astounding features. " Here comes the couple of the night " Grand padi declared openly pointing at the couple. They looked so good together that people found it difficult to look away from them. Waiters roamed around with alcohol and non-alcoholic content in glasses on trays. Everyone picked up what they saw suit. Grand Padi seized the stage. A huge smile hung on his lips. He was truly happy, raising his glass he let out " To the newlyweds" " To the newlyweds" the crowd responded swallowing greedily, the contents in their glasses. The couple stood in the center of the invi

* Chapter 16 Kill her at one strike* The lady in black strides was subtle. Waiting for the perfect moment she stood still. As soon as it arrived she tossed her arm backward directing the dagger with a mahogany handle into Jasmine's neck. Immense in the beautiful steps of the trainer in the video, Jasmine followed keenly endeavoring to memorize each step and the story told by the ancient dance. Midway through the video froze. She sighed tapping to replay when she noticed a dagger aiming for her neck a reflection from the screen of her phone. Her eyes widen at the frightful side, and with a sharp scream, she ducked. As Jäs put her arms over her forehead and instantly shut her eyes. She concluded she was going to harm her, however, the long-awaited pain did not follow. Rather she felt a set of big hands bringing her up and pulling her into a hug while soothingly patting her back. How could she not recognize the scent? Her knight in shining armor. Cracking her eyes open, w

*Chapter 18 Traditional attiré* The traditional outfit made of cotton existed as the most perplexing of all. It not only exhausted time but energy. The one wearing it had to stand still while the other inoculated pins to bind the top and the skirt made wholly out of wool. Though it was a fabulous outfit, It was endorsed only for momentous nights like this, where the bride would exemplify her dance. It was believed that if she dances well and with a joyous heart. The marriage would be successful and last a lifetime or more depending on fate. With the knowledge of this history, it was just for Jasmine to carry on. For she wanted to have Keith in her life forever. In the guest room down the hall, Jasmine stood waiting for Keith. She had taken off he clothes and what was left was the bikini underwear she wore earlier. It was the end lacy type with ribbons at each end. Jasmine's heart raced faster than that of their expecting mother. Though it was not her fir