Episode 4: Hidden Truth
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"Come in." I instructed, my hand turning the chicken soup into a bowl of plate.
The only person that could come in at the hour of the day was Xander. The only man who knew my policy.
"Jas, baby." He called as he walked in.
I cleaned my hands with the napkin and took the apron off, revealing my maxi skirt and top.
I picked up the plate of soup, got hold of two spoons and headed out to the dining table.
Jasmine's POV
"Look who's here." I beamed and dropped the soup on the table.
Xander was my best friend and the man who somewhat helped me take a rise. He meant the world to me and I wouldn't dare trade him for anything.
"Always showing up at the right time." I heard him say and I rolled my eyes.
He winked, walking towards the dining room, with his pant trousers and white top.
That was what he called a causal dress throughout his entire life. He never got dressed except when he had somewhere important to be.
Yes, always coming at the right time when you finish with your girls.I scoffed and he chuckled.
What was funny in what I said?
"Oh, please. Don't tell me you are jealous of them. He smirked and I stared at him in disbelief.
"Wait," I sucked on my teeth, trying to believe he didn't just assume I was jealous of his girls. You think I am jealous? Jealous of your girls! Oh please! Don't be conclusive and grumpy at the same time. The world doesn't revolve around you alone, man. I spat out and took my seat, digging into the chicken soup.
He sat beside me and watched my mouth. "I know what I am saying!"
Then you are unbelievable! Because I can't be jealous. I snapped at his face and I heard him sigh.
"The news carried it." He said and I raised my brows in confusion.
"Carried what?" I queried, my eyes not leaving his sight.
The James Guy. I saw you guys together, and it seemed you were having a heated conversation. He revealed, and my face slowly turned into a frown.
"Are you stalking me now!" I bawled, my hand hitting the table and all he could do was laugh.
"Oh, don't kill me dear. The news stated that! Haven't you checked the media news? It was all over the place and I wondered who could have done it. He raised his hand up in emphasis and dragged the plate of soup in my front as I stared angrily at him.
"And you seat here like everything was fine! Isn't it obvious it could ruin our company! Peter is sure to call me in the next 30sec. What's wrong with you Xander!" I flared up, irritated by his behavior.
That was my problem with him, taking things lightly like it doesn't mean a dime.
I picked up my phone and headed up the stairs."I think I lost my appetite."
"Jasmine! Jasmine! C'mon girl! It hasn't gotten to this." His voice filled the living room and I scoffed.
"Just do as you please, boy."
I sashayed into my room and dialed my personal assistance number. Max wouldn't tell me, he didn't see the news.
"Ma'am, I am really sorry." He pleaded omce he picked it.
I rolled my eyes irritatedly.
"That sorry should be for your self! You saw the news and still made me call before taking it down?" I sighed in frustration, my hand massaging my forehead.
"We really are working on it ma'am. The source that carried it, seem hard to locate but I assure it would be down before evening."He replied and I ended the call with no words.
This little things shouldn't get to me.
I calmed down and laid my head on the pillow.
This was all he wanted afterall. A fame! That why he had decided to talk to me behind the stage, getting the paparazzi attention.
"Baby Jasmine."Xander voice could be heard as he knocked on the door. "Stop getting worked up over the little things. Or did something else happen? You kissed him?" He said and my brows twitched.
"What!"
He's so dead today!
I sprinted out from bed and unlocked the door. "What did you say?"
He retreated backwards, trying not to burst into laughter. "I asked if you kissed him. That could only be the reason you are this worked up." He winked and I forward my hand to his cheek about to give him the piece of my mind but he dodge.
He dodged it!
How silly can he be!
"Xander!!!" I gritted my teeth, stamping my foot to the floor.
"Jasmine!" He mimicked me and ended up laughing out loud. "You look fierce doesn't make you a fierce woman. It only makes it funny. I promise," he had his hand to his chest.
Dramatic!
"I promise I will make him regret his actions."he made pinky promise with his puffy eyes while I stayed back with folded arms to my chest.
"I have an idea. The perfect one that could make you change your mood." He declared and I stared at him. Waiting for his suggestion.
"How about I take you to your best shopping mall."He yelled and I hid the happiness on my face.
"Oh please." I waved my palm off. "Another topic to talk about. Do you realize I would make the topic again!"
"Get your mind at rest. I will clear the hall and have bodyguards watch over us."He retorted and I grinned.
"More like it."
Then let move.
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Getting into the mall was something like one of the movie I watched. It was fast and fury.
I was dressed in a short black gown with a girl's palm. I walked hand in hand with xander as we make gist and laugh out whenever it comes out to be funny.
"Jasmine."I turned towards the voice that called me and my eyes widened.
"Veronica!"
I gasp in shock and surprise. It been long I saw her and she hadn't change for a bit. She was still the Veronica that would enter my skin with a smile but always the black snake.
"Your man?"
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