Episode 1:Shattered Birthday surprised
My broad blue eyes shone in the butter and sugar as I swirled it continually, letting out a tired sigh.
I wanted my husband James Gordon's birthday to be extra memorable.
I've known him for a year, and he's never expressed any interest in anything. He would want to avoid it. Given my knowledge that he will not celebrate his birthday, I must take action and organize the best birthday he has ever envisioned.
I took the eggs and began cracking them carefully. Despite one year of marriage, he has never acknowledged my feelings for him. Instead, he's interested in my sister.
I just hope he gets it someday.
"I would better get some water." I sighed, exhausted, and turned to go to the refrigerator, only to be startled by the alarm tone.
"He is home." I beamed as I rushed towards the door, my short blonde hair bouncing with each sprint.
"Ba..." I wanted to say when I opened the door, but I stood there stunned by who I saw.
"Veronica?" I exclaimed in surprise, and she smiled back.
"Jasmine! I have not seen you in a long time. She screamed and dashed towards me with a hug, which I returned.
I missed her so much that I can not remember the last time I hugged her since I got married.
"I am delighted to see you." I squealed, my hands caressing her cheeks. You look so amazing, girl! I can not believe this!
I complimented her, noting the blush on her cheeks.
"Oh please, you are the one with flawless skin." She winked at me as she picked up her suitcase.
"By the way, I was not expecting you today," I explained as we entered the living room.
She smiled as she turned around to face me. "We came to attend our husband's birthday celebration." She winked, and I frowned briefly.
What is up with that face?" She inquired, as if noticing the shift in my mood, but I quickly smiled.
Oh, just pack your things into the guest room and relax. "You must have had a difficult morning. She sighed in response to my reasoning.
"Yes, we did." She responded, and I frowned.
What about us? Who and who had a difficult day?
I turned to leave for the kitchen, but her voice brought me to a halt.
"What are you preparing?" She asked, and I turned to face her. Her face never left the apron that covered my bum shorts and the tank top I was wearing.
Oh, this. "Just a small present for James" I responded, and she nodded, her face turning red.
"Okay. I will be back shortly. She replied before proceeding up the stairs. I stood there, staring as she retreated.
Why does she act so differently today?
I walked into the kitchen and continued stirring, but she was already downstairs before I knew it. My gaze wandered around her body, revealing that she was dressed similarly to me.
My mouth hung open as I stared in surprise. "I had no idea you wore the same clothes as me," I said, surprised.
"Yes, I only wanted us to be twins for today." She laughed and had a beautiful smile on her face as she hugged me from behind.
It's been a long time since I saw you bake Jasmine. It is for a good reason, after all. She retorted before resting on the shelf beside me.
"You look exhausted from stirring Jasmine." She exclaimed, startling me from behind, her eyes filled with concern and worry. "I should get you some chilled juice or water." She suggested before walking over to the refrigerator and that was when I remembered I had made a move to get some water earlier.
Such a darling.
"Here, have it." She offered and I giggled.
"Thanks, baby sis." I gulped down a larger amount of the juice and sighed.
So refreshing.
"You sure know how to please your sister." I admired and turned towards her but I didn't miss the creepy sneer she gave me.
"I miss you, Jasmine. It's been like a year now and you ask us not to please you?" She winked and sipped out of her glass of juice.
The word 'us' again?
"I'm…Ahhhhh" I bawled as sharp pain coursed through my tummy. The bowl of water in my hand fell, splashing on the floor.
"What's wrong?" I heard my sister ask and I glanced up.
"My tum…Ahh! Please, Veronica. My tummy!!" I lamented out in pain and blood started to drop down my v****a.
"What!!" I shrieked, my hands touching the blood oozing out from my body. "My baby!" I roared, as tears started to find their way out of my eyes.
Yes, that was part of my surprise. I wanted to surprise him with the pregnancy thing and now I just lost it.
I fell into my pool of blood, tears welled down my eyes in pain. "Veronica," I called in pain and I could see her shivering.
"What happened to Jasmine? Why is there blood everywhere?" She screamed in fear and started to snicker at the same time. She bent down to my face and adjusted the apron that was now covered in a pool of blood.
"I am sorry Jasmine." She pleaded and my eyes widened in fear. " I am sorry!" She continued. " I just have to do this for us, for our baby. I am sure you don't want a broken Marriage for our baby." She retorted, her hands shaking in the process. She stood up and laughed sarcastically, tears rolling down her cheeks.
"What the hell are you talking about Veronica!! Which baby?" I roared in pain, my voice getting hoarse and weak at the same time. "Why are you being so wicked…" I couldn't finish as I felt a pang of pain coursing through my face.
"Veronica." I bawled, my eyes turning red and I felt lost instantly. I could see the dark coming nearer and I can't even sense whatever was going on. All I could hear was Jasmine, Jasmine, and the voice coming nearer and sounding familiar at the same time, till I encountered a void.