Jasmine’s POV~You have just twenty-four hours, Jasmine.~“Dear Goddess.” I sighed absentmindedly as I diced the veggies on a chopping board. I was visibly troubled and I tried all I could to hide it from Asher as I assisted him in the kitchen. He wasn't even paying attention to me, all he worried about at the moment was to wow us with his delicacy. “Do you need any help, babe?” He asked, still facing away from me. “No, I can manage,” I murmured my response, hoping it was audible enough. ~”I believe Liam... Which is why I would go to the hospital you both work at and demand for the evidence, CCTV, anything at all...~” ~... And if they prove adamant, I would press charges for defamation of character. Liam deserves better anyway.'~“Argh!” I groaned in pain as the knife meant to slice through the onions cut deep into my index finger. Simultaneously, the knife fell off my hand and on the kitchen table. “Oh, no!” Asher exclaimed as he rushed to my side, his eyes were wide and on th

Jasmine's POV’Calamine et Maroon Lounge, 69, Mount Floral Street.’I shoved the phone back into the pocket of my hoodie as I hurled down the street with a black scarf over my head. I chose an outfit that Asher would never guess it was me in a million years, and luckily, the lounge was downtown, good enough. Asher had no business covering this side of town. Not like I knew all of his clients, but... I stopped, more confused than ever. “Hello motherfucker,” I grabbed tightly on my wheel and swiftly cut corners, bringing my tires screeching to a halt in front of a large building with the name "Calamine et Maroon Space”"Let's get this over with,” I smirked and switched off the engine. Today was the day I got to meet Asher, it was in the evening, so no one got to use Brady's denial of sick leave as an excuse. By no one, I meant me. And since Sebastian wasn't also on his leave, we settled for this time and place. “Just one day... Just today.” I corrected myself and encouraged myself as

Sebastian’s POVThe door of my office opened without prior knocking and Mr. Brady's stern face was in view. Lately, Mr. Brady and I were like two parallel lines that were going the opposite way. He wasn't as enthusiastic as he was when I newly occupied the seat. “Mr. Carter, your last month's record isn't efficient, should I be worried?” Brady took the seat opposite mine without my permission. What was he expecting me to say? I'm sorry. Or things like this is bound to happen? For Pete's sake, things weren't supposed to go as planned always. Could this grumpy ass cut me some slack? Jeez! “I'll put in more work, you don't have to worry, Mr. Brady,” I assured him. I wasn't sure if that was the right thing to say, but I had to say something nonetheless. “It is so unfortunate that you weren't able to reach an agreement with our foreign investors to become long-term partners.” He sighed. "They were the second best shot for us, what would it be?”I kept mute for about a minute. He kept a

Asher's POVHer father?! Did she just say her father?!I scoffed, as I tried to be as civil as possible. It wasn't making any sense to me, and if I should raise an uproar, Jasmine wouldn't entertain it. She was too emotional to think right now, or maybe she would assume I was the irrational and overly emotional one here. "Are you some sort of magician?” I looked at her closely. I couldn't just say nothing and watch that asshole lure his way back into her heart. It was obvious that he was up to something and u would be dumb to let him win. "It's just a request." She defended. For what? Why would he need someone who can't help with his healing? After ages and now he suddenly wanted her? I hope his souvenir was worth it though. I didn't say it out loud because Jasmine would have my head on a platter. She was high on emotions... We both were.“You are not some healer nor a magician, so why would he wish for that?” I didn't succumb. "Asher, he needs around.” She repeated it for the u

Asher's POV“Yeah.” I made a baby duck dance with my head. "We're good to go.” I took a last glance at the picnic setting. "This is beautiful.”I felt so accomplished, and saying it out loud made me feel even better. In such a short time, I had fixed an exquisite family date for my lovely family. It was like a picnic within the home kinda vibe. On the artificial grass, is a long and thick black sheet, spread across a good part of the field. Baskets of fruits and corn bread and juice were laid on the improvised mat. I managed to whip a bowl of white chocolate cookies, a few pastries, and jugs of freshly squeezed fruit drink. They were Jasmine's favorite, and at every given opportunity, I always wanted to sweep her off her feet completely. Jasmine was the first to come downstairs. She was looking... normal, to be honest, weird. She was wrapping her petite frame with her purple robe, and her hair was neatly packed in a bun, which was the only thing that she tended to, apparently. “Wh