Unforseen Love

All along it was all a lie

Jasmine P.O.V

"And why would I call the manager over for you?" She scoffs

"Why am I even stressing myself out when I could just call him myself" I took out my phone and called him.

He hurries down almost tripping on the stairs.

"Ohh Ms Jasmine,what brings you by?" he smiles

"Who is that?" I pointed at the lady

"She's a new staff,I employed her of recent" he scratches the back of his head.

"Fire her right now"

"Huh?, did anything happen?" He asked

"Are you questioning my authority?" I gave a blank stare.

"I dare not,I would do as you say" he hesitates

She went on her knees,

"I'm sorry ma,I didn't realize you're a VIP customer"

"Regardless of who I am,you never treat a customer like that and for your information I am not a VIP customer",

"I am the owner of this place, Lush Couture belongs to me" I gave off the sense of pride.

How dare she touch me,like that brat at Josh's office.

"Ms Jasmine, I promise to train her well let her off the hook just once" The Manager pleads.

"Seems you want to lose your job along side with her"

I'm probably overreacting but I've been through alot since I woke up in that house.

"Ma'am please, I really need this job,my family depends— "

"I don't care about your family affairs" I gave a cold stare,slowly losing my patience.

"Ma I have a reason why I treated you that way"

"Reason you say?".

"The reason I stopped you from entering the VIP suite was because of Alisa"

"The Alisa?".

"Yes Alisa,the model of the prestigious company" she said innocently.

"And how is she the reason for your rude attitude?".

"She came here a few days ago causing a ruckus in here,saying how can she shop alongside with peasants" She says.

"She said she wants a VIP suite exclusive for only high class society"

"I see,what's your name again?"

"So.. Sofia Ma'am"she stutters.

"You can stay, seems I acted rashly,but never treat a customer the way you did ever again "

"Yes ma" she nods and gives off a bright smile...

"Before I forget the main reason I came here,I want a silver dress I have a date tonight".

"I know the perfect dress?" Sofia runs off coming back in a split second holding a short dress in her hand

"I'm impressed, you've got great eyes" I took the dress embroidered in gems

"Are this real diamonds or just fake"

"They're real ones,this is one of our best products only one is on sale,Alisa plans on getting them"

"Okay... I'll be taking them" I signaled the manager to help me pack the dress

He packs it and helps me take it to my car

Sofia tagging behind him,looks like she knows who her real boss is now.

I drove straight home, called Stanley but he didn't pick up.

"He must be busy" I dropped my phone on my bed.

"Oof!" Today has been a hectic day

I got a text from Stanley

"Sorry I couldn't pick up,I'm a bit busy.

Let's meet at LE BON SUMPREME RESTAURANT

by 8pm".

By 7:30pm.

I got ready and got into my car as I walked to the French restaurant,I spot Stanley in this black suit which makes him look like the best business man you don't want to mess with,I pecked him then I sat down.

"You look ravishing my dear" Stanley said.

"Thanks dear,and you look quite...I don't know what to say, I've missed you so much,how was the trip in Paris?,I'm sure you had so much fun and I can see you still love French food judging by the restaurant you chose" i smiled and noticed his silence.

"Am I talking too much?,I'm so sorry—".

"You're not talking too much,it's just that you're just too beautiful that I can't take my eyes off you,he slowly reaches for his pocket and brought out a tiny box,my mind goes blank,he wants to propose, ohh my God,he opens up the box.

Ohh it is a necklace, that's disappointing.

"I hope you like it," he says

I faked my smile for him not to notice,I kinda feel disappointed I thought it was a ring but a necklace,I humbly accepted it.

"Thanks alot darling,well you said you wanted to discuss something with me," I said.

"Yes,I know this might sound stupid or crazy or sad,but I don't think we can't be together anymore,please don't misunderstand," he says with no emotions on his face.

My jaw drops,I'm shocked.

"Wait...wait,you're kidding with me right?,you can't say that,well we are, no.. no no,you got it wrong, you just bought me a necklace,...

I've always been with you, why are you saying this?" I stuttered as I tried to hold back my tears hoping for him to say it's a joke.

"I know,I understand this is shocking,you sponsored me and made me who I am,I was just a nobody and you made my business grow,I'm going for business trips around the world and I'm very glad for what you've done for me but,I don't love you anymore" he said

"I'm lost,you don't love me anymore,I don't get it,it makes no sense".

"What I mean is,I'm tired of you,you're boring and have nothing fun going on,I was just staying with you because I thought I love you but now everything became clear,I don't love you,"

"You bought me a stupid necklace to tell me that you don't love me,you invited me to this silly restaurant to say you don't love me,after all I did,after everything we've been through together for 4years,four f*cking years!!!."

"Stanley!!!,I helped you when your company was crumbling down and this is how you repay me,"

I didn't even realize as tears rolled down my cheeks,it's stings,it hurts how could he do this to me.

"I don't want your stupid necklace"I said as I threw it back at him.

"Jasmine... please don't misunderstand, I still want us to be good friends," he smiles.

"I don't believe this,My father bought you off right?, it all makes sense now," I smiled.

"I know you love me Stanley, I'll talk to my father don't worry, I knew he planned all these, it will be fi—"

"Goodness gracious, you really are easy to fool... so naive!," he laughs.

"Huh!". I'm left in shock.

"Don't you get it?, I used you. I don't have all the time in the world,I wanted to end things in a friendly way, but it seems you're to dumb to realize... i never loved you you're just an investment to get a few cash out of'' He smirks.

"Few cash?,...that's 3 years profit worth of Blue-dorm and I'm still having issue trying to make ends meet".

"Sorry to break to you sweetheart,but I don't care" He walks out.

My body couldn't move an inch, I could hear my heart shatter in pieces

My life has finally turned upside down

I might as well just go home...

I dragged myself reaching the parking lot,got in my car and drove off.

I really want to drink so bad, I just want to drink my sorrows away.

I finally got home.

"You're back early," Dad looks at his watch.

"It's 9:32pm, I don't call that early,".

"You look horrible,your date didn't go well?" Dad chuckles.

"I know you planned all these,you planned this!!!," I yelled

"Planned what?," he drops his newspaper and turned towards me

"You paid him off didn't you?,"

"Ohh!, you mean Stanley?,"

"Yes Stanley, who else would I be talking about?," I cried.

"Tsk!, that poor brat finally broke my daughter's heart, sadly I didn't have do anything".

"You expect me to believe that,you drugged me and made me end up in another man's bed and you expect me to believe you?" I stared at him.

"Don't give me that look, I didn't do that... why would I—?" he paused,

"You woke up in another man's bed?, who was it?," He stood up.

"Josh!, Josh Brown" Tears rolled down my eyes

"Don't cry, isn't that good news?"

"How's that good news, daddy?".

"Don't worry I'll work things out". he walks out angrily.

Leaving me in my pool of tears

"I've got nothing else now… the company might go bankrupt any minute, Stanley left me…and dad? What the hell is he planning to do?".

I took a bottle of wine and went upstairs to my room

Drinking myself till sleep,and wallowing in my tears

"I can't believe dad was right, he used me and then dumped me"

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Next morning

I woke up with a splitting headache,

"Must have been the wine I took last night" I said getting out of bed yawning.

I could hear some chatter and sounds coming from outside

I went down to the living room,to my surprise Josh,Mrs Brown and Mr Brown present.

"Ohhh my darling,you've been through alot" I looked at my dad

"What is going on?"I looked around confused.

"We are here to ask for you hand in marriage" Mr Brown says with a spiteful look.

"Huh?,marriage?".

"I went over to their place, their son slept with you,my daughter, after drugging her,their family has to take full responsibility for what their son has done" Father says

"What responsibility?, I don't want to marry him" I yelled

"Tsk! Tsk!, you really think I want you as part of our family?" Mr Brown says with a slight frown

"I'm also disappointed in my son,and you two will be getting married in the next two weeks" Mr Brown continues.

Josh sat there quiet without a word.What on earth did my father do, to make that rude punk this quiet and make him agree to marry me.

"Mr and Mrs Brown, I think there's a bit of a misunderstanding,nothing happened between us that night, I'm not even pregnant so why do we need this arranged marriage for?" I said trying to convince them.

"You don't need to put up a brave face,I know you're hurt and I understand how you feel, My son will marry you,for the grave sin he committed, we'll carry out the formalities and the wedding will take place in the next 2 weeks" she walks towards me

"Smile,my precious daughter in-law" she gave me a bright smile.

"We would take our leave now" Mr Brown said as they walked out.

My father tagging behind them

Josh gave me a glance filled with hatred...

"Josh!" I called out to him

"Oho!!!, you want to talk to your fiance?" Mrs Brown smiles

Josh looks at me,I walked towards him

"I didn't plan this,I don't want to get married to you,let's stop this,we both don't want this marriage".

"We are getting married in 2 weeks time,there's nothing you can do about it" He walks away.

Wait... wait

"What's going on?,I don't understand....

My head is spinning ...Marriage in two weeks?".