TTM #1: Devoted to a Contract

Chapter XVI || Are you flirting with your brother's fiancè?

^^^Nathanial's parents^^^

(Author's note: Just imagine their hair colour and eye color as mentioned.)

Jasmine's P.O.V.

Beautiful.

I swear my eyes are sore from the sight in front of me. This mansion was divine. Isaac and Alex drove us to the Valencian estate, and it was a freaking palace. Its exterior looked extravagant, making me wonder how it looked on the inside.

I guess I'm going to find out soon.

Isaac parked the car in front of a doorway, where I noticed Mrs Valencian standing with a man and a woman. They both looked like they were in their 50s. The woman was gorgeous with black curls and lovely hazel eyes. She was wearing a tango pink Ruffel 3/4 sleeve Casual knee-length dress. The man was also handsome and wore a black suit. But what seemed to catch my attention was his eyes. They seemed so familiar.

We walked to the entrance, and the woman turned to us with a bright smile. The man next to her kept an expressionless face and seemed kind of intimidating. The woman quickly walked towards me and engulfed me in a tight hug surprising me. After I composed myself, I wrapped my arms around her as well.

Even though I didn't know her, I felt comfortable when she hugged me. She gave off a motherly vibe.

After a minute or so, she pulled away and beamed at me.

"I'm sorry, dear. You must have been weirded out by me now. It's just that I've always wanted a daughter, and now that I got one, I couldn't control myself." she spoke with enthusiasm.

I just gave her a confused look, still not knowing who she was.

Noticing this: "Where are my manners? I'm Irene Valencian, and that is my husband, Arthur. We're Nathanial's parents.' she explained, pointing towards the man who stood behind her.

Oh, that's why his eyes looked familiar. They were the spitting image of Nate's eyes. But I think I've seen this man before.

He stepped forward and held his wife, pulling her slightly.

"Darling, give the girl a break. She has just arrived. She and her friends must be tired. Let's take them in, shall we?"

"Oh yes, please come in. I'm just very excited. By the way what's your name?"

"It's Jasmine Winters Mrs Valancian." I replied shyly.

What? I'm not used to this much attention from people I met less than 5 minutes ago.

"Oh, Jasmine, please call me Irene. Mrs Valancian makes me feel so old. Wait, did you say Winters? As in Clifford Winters?" she asked with a shocked expression.

"Yes Clifford Winters was my grandfather."

"But that can't be right that would mean you are-"

"She's Sarah Walker's daughter. She took her grandfather's last name after he died." Mrs Valencian cut off her daughter-in-law, giving her a look as if she was telling her to understand something.

(Author note: Okay, so now there are two Mrs Valancians. Jasmine calls Avery Valencian (Nate's grandmother) as Mrs Valenian and Irene Valencian (Nate's mother) as Irene)

"Oh, that explains it. You look very beautiful, Jasmine, just like your mother. Infact now that I know you are Sarah's daughter you must be exactly like her- calm, kind and sweet."