The Forced Wife

Chapter Four

Brian had to admit that Jasmine was a show stopper in that killer red dress , he felt something unusual inside when he saw her that he was too embarrassed to admit ,so he tried his best to act as casual as possible so at the entrance of the gala when he held her by the waist he was just putting out an act but also secretly 'marking his territory' making sure that the 16 carat diamond that he gave her in the car shone bright and because in all honestly when they walked him , the male population inside just gawked at her and look at her like she is a prey and they are hungry predators

"Ah Mr Simmons , glad you can make it" A man in his mid-40s came ,shaking his hand and looking very seductively at Jasmine that she felt like scurrying away which also led to her coming closer to Brian

"Likewise Mr Cunning" He said nodding and looking around for more acquaintances, to his surprise the men were all still looking at his direction-at Jasmine to be exact like she was a rare jewel that only the lucky get to hold. Indeed she was a rare fine masterpiece as she has had men fall to their knees to no avail, she had dozens of marriage proposal over the past year by old and young lads all begging her for marriage to her refusal. 'Ha ha karma is a B**' she once said when she thought about the predicament she was currently in because she reject some men she also grew fond of but now she is getting married to someone she doesn't know, let alone love

"Uhmm this lady right here is my soon-to-be wife, Jasmine Mila Sanders" he said to his fellow associate, Jasmine was quite surprised that he memorized even her second name all for this show, when the gentlemen heard what Brian just said he just let out a loud roar of laughter, calling his other colleagues to share in the supposed "joke" that Brian just said. Jasmine looked at them dumbfounded and confused as to what the joke is all about

"I never thought I'd see the day that The Brian Sanders will ever settle down" He said taking his out a cigar from his pocket and going to shake her hand in which he did rather too long and very tight ,winking at her after the handshake. Brian did not fail to notice that insulting gesture leading him to place a quit long lingering kiss to his lady's cheeks

"well I never thought I'd too , until I met her, She's the one" he said holding her hand and excusing themselves to greet other people.

"Will you smile and utter some words when greeted please" He whispered through his teeth, clearly infuriated and trying to smile to the mass of people

"Oh there he is, Brian! Come over here right now" He heard an all familiar voice from behind, only to come face to face with a frail old women who looked angry and ready to attack Brian in an instant, Brian groaned inside and pulled Jasmine towards the old lady

"Ah my Nana" he said as he kissed the old women's cheeks, Brian's nana as he calls her is, well was his nanny from the day he was born, to him it felt like she was his grandmother, teaching him everything he knows about respect and manner and also a bit of cooking, Nana has become a part of the family that she attends every event that they get invited to

"Don't Nana me boy!, what is it that I hear about you getting married in a weeks' time" she said smacking his chest lightly

"yes Nana its true, to this Beautiful lady, Jasmine Sanders" he said smiling affectionately towards Jasmine and pulling her closer

"Good evening nana, it's such an pleasure to finally meet you, I'm so sorry we couldn't meet earlier ,and we only meet to these boring events and Mr right here has been wanting me all to himself." Jasmine said, finally cutting Brian off and doing what he has never seen done before, she kneeled before nana with that expensive dress looking down until nana lifted her up, this was one of the many gestures she was taught by her mother and in her culture they took the whole 'respect your elders' statement really seriously.to say Nana was impressed was a understatement, she kissed the poor girls hand and smiled proudly at her 'grandson'

"I have taught you well, you have make a perfect choice son" Nana said walking off with Jasmine held by her. at first he was confused and then really confused as to why didn't nana notice that this was all for a good show and they are not really in love ,but he then swat the thought claiming that he is really putting out a killer performance and went ahead to meet his colleagues and friends

A hour later after chatting with friends and sharing jokes with others he decided to go check up on Jasmine fearing that she might have messed up the whole act as he walked over to a group of ladies

"Oh honey come, they want know the story of how we met" Jasmine said tugging and pulling him towards them with a genuine smile on the face

"Well it's actually a funny story, Okay Brian and I were in the same building without noticing nor acknowledging each other then one day......................" She continue telling the story like she has summarized it word for word, he just stood there, a smile creeping on his face thinking of how he and she are darn good actors and he could ,just once give her the benefit of the doubt

Just once...

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