Chapter 16 The Truth
My mom stared at me expectantly as she grinned happily
“Wait, let me guess,” she giggled
I smiled while staring at Jasmine. My heart tell her
1 was facing
racing as I wondered how my n mom would feel when she finds out what it is I wanted to
“Go ahead” I smiled.
“So maybe I was wrong and you guys have actually had sex and now Jasmine is pregnant,” my mom said.
Jasmine’s cheeks reddened as she looked away embarrassed.
1 rolled my eyes, “Mom, stop acting like a teenager. And our sex lives don’t concern you”
My mom ignored me as she tapped her cheeks, staring intently at Jasmine who was now red I feared she’d pop.
“But I’m certain you guys had sex today because Jasmine is glowing. If you guys didn’t then that means I’ve lost my powers.”
“Mom, my marriage to Jasmine is fake,” I said suddenly, cutting her short.
Jasmine stared at me and I gave her an assuring look as I squeezed her hand gently!
“It’s alright” I whispered
“Oh that, I already know my mom said.
It was my tum to be dazed now as I stared at her.
“What do you mean by you already know?” I asked her
She shrugged. “I mean it’s obvious. I know you’ve been so scared to let anyone in since what happened with Amber so I had to put pressure on you to get mamed. Thankfully you mamed a good girl and I made it my mission to make you both fall in love.“!!
Jasmine was equally surprised as her mouth hung open in shock.
“So all these while you knew we were faking it?” Jasmine asked.”
My mother shrugged, “Of course, you’re not such a good actress.
“But but why didn’t you say anything?” I asked
My mom shrugged, “Maybe because I have my own secret and also because I needed you both to fall in love.”
“But we’re not in love, Jasmine said as she turned to me and her eyes widened slightly, “Or are we?”
She was now looking at me and I shrugged, 7 guess you’re tolerable now and I don’t mind being around you all the time.”
My mom arched a brow at me and I sighed, “Fine, Jasmine, I guess I developed feelings for you without realizing it. Seems my mom is the only one who can see it.”
“You you have feelings for me?” she asked, surprised.
I shrugged, “Like I said, you’re incredibly sexy and beautiful. It’s not so hard to fall in love with you. All I want is to make our marriage real.” “Awwwww!” my mom gushed happily as she stared at Jasmine. “Say yes darling. I know you have your suspicions about love but trust me you both can work toward it
“But we’ve only been together for a couple of weeks, Jasmine said.
I shrugged, “I understand, Jasmine, if you don’t want to be with me then that’s fine. Mom already knows the truth so we can end it now.“%
Jasmine looked unsure, I don’t know everything is happening so fast and I just got out of a relationship after ten years. I didn’t think I’d
“Breathe, Jasmine,” I stopped her, placing a hand on her shoulders.
Her face was flushed and her eyes were wide with worry I could see that she was genuinely terrified!!
“I’m sorry” she apologized, as a tear rolled down her cheeks.
“it’s alright,” I smiled gently, wiping off the tears. “Falling in love can be scary and after what you’ve been through I can understand your skepticism”
My mom placed a soothing hand on Jasmine, “I’m sorry you had to do thus because of me”
Sorry I messed things up‘
Jasmine laughed shakily, “It was supposed to be a simple three months job so you’d die happily. I’m sorry
“I understand if youd want to quit, Jasmine, I can see how temfied you are“}
Jasmine shook her head. “I can’t leave. Not when your mom she’s going to be so heartbroken
My mom shook her head, “On the contrary, darling, I only wanted my son to fall in love again which he did. If you’re not ready and you’d
to end it understand
and I nodded, “See, Morn is in agreement“)
“But what about your health?” she asked my mom I
My mom sided shakily and I frowned. “What did you do, Mom?′′z
Mom sighed. “Actually, the truth is that I’m not really sick. I’ve been taking it so you’d settle down with someone
My eyes widened in shock as I stared at het “What?!
