Jasmine glanced around the crowded backyard and smiled at the many family, friends and invited guest she saw. There was nothing like an annual family reunion to bring everyone together. This one seemed even better than the last one because everyone had a lot to celebrate. Everyone was smiling, laughing and greeting each other in different way. They all seem happy. But I was shattered and in a turmoil.
Merdic wants me to speed up our wedding arrangement and get very pissed when I tell him I’m coming here and sleeping over. Sabrina wants me to be here mother, if I had the money I would take her but too bad I don’t have a dime. Also Jacob wants her to pretend to be his wife so that Keisha can get off his case. Damn why was everything dump on her?
Everyone in this family adore her especially Jacob. They all enjoy her company but it was too bad that she couldn’t share what was going on inside to them they will all become over protected of her. She admires their care and concern but sometimes she want to fight a battle on her own no matter what. If it’s a mistake let her find it on her own. Taking Jacob in this will be a mixer of emotions and angry and she can’t afford to see him getting all moody and mushy. He was too considerate for that.
“Are you ok” asked Mrs. Jackson
“Yes I am” she replied
“You seems like you’re in wonderland, when everyone is here enjoying them.” She said, with a smile that touch Jasmine heart
“No I’m just admiring the happiness of the moment “
“I hope you’re not busting your brain about Jacob proposal “she said touching my hand. I looked at her and smile.
“it ok with me, I know he loves you, he wouldn’t do anything to hurt you, he just want to get that no good girl off his case and you can help him with that I know you can, I never forget that fight in my living room with you both” she said with a chuckle “Your quiet a warrior sweetheart” she said
“If you guys ever end up together after this scenario, even though I have a feeling you guys will, I will be the most happiest woman in the world it’s time for Jacob to find a woman and settle down and get his mind off those books for awhile an give me some grandchildren” she said smiling at me and Jasmine smiled back at her. Before she could say anything else mark the gardener came.
“Mrs. Jackson there is someone at the door who will like to see you, He said he’s an old friend” said Mark
“I wonder who that is” she said smiling
“I’ll talk to you later Jas” she said hugging me. And walked out and then she turn to glance across the yard where she Jacob looking at her.
“Mommy” said Sabrina pulling her dress with a lollipop in her mouth.
“Aw sweetie, you look so beautiful”
“Jayla gave it to me; she said mommy would like it”
“And mommy does love it, but you got drink all over it, let’s go and get yourself cleaned up” she said lifting Sabrina and went into the house.
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Jasmine was too hot for a cool day like this thought Jacob; she was wearing a yellow summer dress that fit her figure so well and dark complexion. Her hair was in one just the way he loves it. She had on a yellow wedge that was just made for her. He wanted to be near here that was where he belong, he know it.
Everyone Knows Jasmine as his Forever Best Friend but deep down he wanted to change that, He wanted her has his love, His companion, his book and pen and his wife without any competition. He have gotten back from a book tour and all his mother talks about is giving her grandchildren and take some time off from my writing and be without someone who I will love as much as I love my writing. He knew the answer. It was Jasmine his best friend. After reunion he was planning on going to Jamaica to spend some time alone, but not exactly alone he needed a companion someone he can talk to someone who isn’t afraid to be themselves and give him what he want and a little something. He wanted Jasmine and that was Final and he intends to get her, no matter what!
“You won’t believe who is here?” said Howard
“Who?” asked Jacob, Curious?
“Bitch K” said Howard.
By the word bitch, Jacob knew it was Keisha. He turn to see Keisha modeling towards him and Howard in a blue short dress that anyone could see any colour underwear she was wearing. Everyone was looking at her while a group of cameras where behind her.
“Hey Sweetheart” said Keisha leaning forward to kiss him.
“Don’t you dear!” he said
“But you engage to me, you’re my fiancé” she said pushing her hair back out of her face
“No I’m not”
“You really got the guts to come and face us bitch’ said Howard
“Shut up, mouth swipe” as Howard was about to hit her, his wife was held onto him
“Why are you doing this? Jacob doesn’t even like you any more, you guys broke a few years ago” said Kayla
“I’m not talking to you” she said with her hand in her face
“I’m not going to allow you to come and interrupt and disrespect my family gathering” said Jacob getting furious.
“Oh, come on, don’t act like we’re not together, I know like this” said Keisha touching him and coming close to him. Before Jacob could push Keisha off him.
Jasmine was walking out to see a massive crowd surround the left side of the yard. They were staring at Jacob and that bitch Keisha. Now was the time to help him. She walked over to him. And step in between Keisha and Jacob and pull his mouth to her and started to kiss him and he kiss her back.
“Hello his fiancé is here!” said Keisha
Jasmine slowly pulls her arms from around Jacob’s neck and turn to face Keisha. That was when Keisha went red.
“No you’re not, I’m his wife and your name does not ring and bell around her” said Jasmine Everyone started to cheer and a man shouted finally!
“Oh come on your his best friend” said Keisha
“Well I guess best friend found love, you got a problem with that” said Jasmine
“No but I got to talk to Jacob in private” she said
“There’s no private talk with my husband is allowed to you”
“I don’t want to talk to you” said Jacob hugging jasmine.
“Mommy!” said Sabrina
“And we have a beautiful daughter name Sabrina” same time Sabrina throw her lollipop at Keisha
“I guess she doesn’t like you either” said Jacob taking Sabrina from Jasmine and gave her another lollipop before she starts to cry.
“Keisha give it up, your tricks isn’t going to work” said Jasmine walking towards her. Right after she said those words Keisha took a jug of soda and throws it in Jasmine face. Jasmine turn to face her and give her one hit in the face sending her to the floor. But before jasmine could throw another punch at her Jacob pull her away with Sabrina in one hand.
“Come on Guys” said Lela as Kayla ran fists her in her face.
“Don’t you dare touch Jasmine again” she shouted at Keisha.
After that everyone walk away leaving Keisha on the floor with her paparazzi clicking cameras.