CHAPTER 50

'She was involved with her boss," Zenia butted in as she walked into my bedroom. Mom opened her mouth to say something else but nothing came out. She turned her gaze between Zenia and me then she left the room. 'You actually quit?" Zenia asked, taking off from where mom left out. 'Yes! I was heated. I saw him and Jessica together and I just tripped. He punched Bradley, I took Bradley's side and I quit." I summarized for me. I wasn't in the mood for going into all the details. I was feeling sick because I knew I regretted what I did. 'Jasmine, that was something really stupid you did. You shouldn't of let your emotions get the best of you like that. You should of just talked to Evan." 'Why? He was already busy with Jessica and the fact he hadn't called me for the entire weekend, just makes me happier about my decision. He's a shell. I'd rather Bradley. At least I know what to expect from him." 'You're going to let that fraction determine your choice?" 'Zenia! This is my life and not yours and this isn't some fairy tale princess bullshit we used to read when we were kids! There's no happily ever after! You just have to go with the flow and that's exactly what I'm doing." I laid my head back down on the pillows. My phone rang. Bradley's name flashed on the screen. 'Hey sweetie," Bradley spoke. 'Hey. What's up?" 'Can we hang out today?" 'Sure." 'I'll be by at 2:00pm." 'I'll be ready." I hadn't received a call, private message, whatsapp nor a video call from Evan that entire week and I couldn't be bothered. I felt happy with my decision and Bradley and I spent all week together. He took me shopping, dinner dates, to the movies and even to the beach. I was seeing a side to him that I never saw before. A side that was more loving, caring, sweet and genuine. People could change. All you have to do is give them a chance to do so. It was already the weekend. Time goes by so quickly when you're enjoying life. I was laying in my bedroom when my phone rang. Bradley's name popped up and I smiled almost immediately. I was slowly but surely falling back into his arms. 'Hey baby," I answered. 'Who's this?" I heard a sharp female voice asking from the other end. I removed the phone from my ear and looked at the screen. It was indeed Bradley's caller ID. 'This is Jasmine. Who's this?" I asked back, matching her tone. 'This is Bradley's fiancée and his baby momma!" ‘mommy, mommy! Is that daddy?' A child's voice asked in the background. 'No baby. Your father is in the bathroom," she said to the child. 'Now you listen to me, I don't know who you are or what you want but I'll be damn if you attempt to wreck my future wedding and my home. I've seen enough text messages between you and him so I know I'm not mistaken. Leave my fiancé and my happy home alone! Find your own man you stupid bitch!" Before I could say a response, she hung up. I felt sometime in me fade away. The phone bounced off the bed and fell onto the floor. What the hell have I done? I cussed and slapped myself mentally. I brought myself to believe in Bradley and allowed him back into my life just to know if he was worthy for another chance but he was playing me all along. Just wait until I see that clown! A knock came on the front door. I walked out the bedroom and peered through the window. I noticed an expensive car parked on the pavement below. My heart skipped several beats. Evan is back. I knew he wouldn't of let me go so easily. I opened the door slowly. 'Hello Jasmine. Get dress. We need to talk." 'What are you doing here? And how did you know where I live?" 'I'm a Hollen. Is there anything we don't know?" she raised her eyebrow just like her brother's. Why is Emily here and what does she want? Obeying her commands, I got dressed then followed her outside. 'Why you quit the job as his assistant?" she asked once we arrived and were seated at the restaurant of her choice. 'Do I really need to answer that?" I asked her. I wasn't about to be intimidated by another Hollen. 'Yes," she shortly answered, sipping on a glass of wine. 'Did he put you up to this?" 'He doesn't even know I'm here. I heard what happened so I decided to pay you a visit myself. I'm not here to play cupid, and I don't enjoy beating around the bush. My brother cares about you Jasmine. I've never seen him act that way with other women." 'Oh really? Not even Jessica?" 'Why are you threatened by her so much? From what I understand, you walked away because of her." 'Because he's still involved with her and he lied to me about it. He lied to my face, Emily. I saw her posting pictures in his bedroom with almost nothing on and I saw them together at the Gala."