Chapter 216 - Peppermint Fragrance

Jasmine continued to fake a painful expression as she slowly turns around so that her back was facing the beach while Alfred and Elizabeth's backs were facing the ocean. Jasmine smirked devilishly as she immediately pushed the two worried couples inside the water. Because of the pressure of her push both husband and wife got fully wet.

Jasmine burst into a pale of deafening laughter.

"Yay! I have fooled you guys," Jasmine said jubilating over her victory.

"Hey naughty girl, come here. How could you scare us like that?" Elizabeth said as she grabbed her before she could run out of the water. She began splashing water on Jasmine as punishment for what she did.

"See, I told you that the was pretending. I guess she is trying to create a special bond between the husband and wife," Evelyn said when she saw the radiant smile on the three people's faces. One look at them and you will see that they were genuinely happy..

"She is always so eager to fix others relationships but never wants to fix hers. Others happiness are always her priority but never has she stood and think about her happiness," Steve said like he has known Jasmine forever.

"Yeah, you are right. Even though I have met her not long ago I can beat my hand on my chest and confidently say that Jasmine is a nice lady. She is nothing like the rumours says she is," Evelyn said smiling along with them.

Jasmine continued playing with Lizzy and Alfred for some minutes.

"I am not playing with you guys again. You guys are bullying me just because you are a couple," Jasmine said immediately faking a displeased expression. Her excuse to leave the two of them alone worked.

After taking a last glance at the couple who were still playing in the water, Jasmine left the beach. She went to a bar located some distance away from the beach. Jasmine completely forgot everything about Kai she sent on errands.

The moment the bartender served Jasmine her orders, she saw someone sat on the opposite chair. Without raising her gaze to stare at the person, she knew the person was a guy.

"It's you," Jasmine said frowning when she realised that it was Jackson. She made to stand up and abandoned everything but Jackson quickly held her hand lying on the table.

"Jasmine, I am sorry for what happened between us last night. I admit it was my fault for letting you get so close to me. If I had pushed you away, I am sure you wouldn't have gotten so furious with me. I am sorry, so please will you stop avoiding me?" Jackson asked holding onto her hand tightly for fear that she might slip away from him.

"I promise I won't let such a thing happened between us....,"

"Don't make promises you can't keep because I might grow to hate you if you keep breaking your promises to me," Jasmine said sternly as she look carefully at his face for the first time since the incident last night.

"You are right about it, it is bad to make promises when you are aware that you won't be able to keep it," Jackson said.

"Jasmine it was never my intention for us to get intimate to that point last night so I am sorry for...,"

"Do all guys tend to apologise after getting intimate with a lady? How come it sounds so easy whenever they apologise? Can sorry mend the emotional impact the intimacy had on the lady?" Jasmine asked firmly as she stare into his eyes.

"And do you always take responsibility for everything including those that weren't your fault? What happened between us wasn't your fault so why are you apologising? Is it to make me feel even more guilty for what I did?" Jasmine asked without taking a breath. Jackson just stares at her not knowing what to do anymore.

Was she angry that he apologised after the beautiful thing that occurred between them or was she furious because he apologised for a thing that wasn't his mistake?

He didn't know what to think anymore.

"I have told you before that if ever I get into a fight with her, I will apologise even though it wasn't my fault...,"

"But I am not her and do you even know what I am angry with you and myself about?" Jasmine asked as she shoved his hand away.

"I am angry because you did not hesitate to say you love me because of a mere kiss. You forgot about your love for that woman because of just a kiss. I was so disappointed with you and myself because I know I know I was responsible for those utterances," Jasmine said before she walked away. Jackson stares at her departing back.

"So she is angry at me because she thought I said I love her out of impulse. She thinks my feelings for her were developed because of that intimacy that night," Jackson said as he rested his back against the chair.

"She has always walked out on me each time she finished saying her mind. She has never for once gave me the chance to say what I feel. Jasmine did not wait for me to tell her that there is no other woman except her. She walked out before I could tell her that I have loved her way before we met that day in the bar. Is this how things are gonna continue with us?" Jackson mumbled as he picked the glass of wine lying on the table. He gulped down the content in one go.

Jasmine left the beach after she argued with Jackson. She went to her room and got changed. While waiting for everyone to return she carefully thought of a fun game they could play for that day.

An idea pops into her head afterwards. She freshen up and change into something sexy before she left the room. It did not reach five minutes after she left that Catherine and Jeff entered the room. Seeing that Jasmine wasn't around, Catherine took Jeff into their room thinking that he will feel bored if he stays in the sitting room alone.

"Jeff wait here while I go in to freshen up," Catherine instructed before she went to their wardrobe, pick a white towel, an orange gown and a red bra before she entered the bathroom.

Jeff sat on the bed and patiently waited for Catherine to come out of the bathroom. After about ten minutes of waiting for her, Catherine came out of the bathroom wearing a loose orange gown but her hair was wet.

"Come let me help you dry your hair," Jeff said as he tap the bed, showing her the place to sit down. While she sat on the bed, Jeff stood on the floor and dry her hair with the white towel she provided.

"You smell so nice, just like peppermint," Jeff complimented as he smiled at her.

"That is because my shower gel is made from mint essence," Catherine said as she raised her gaze and stare at him. She smiled when she saw his abs which was moving in rhythm to his breathing.

"You three friends possess the things that will drive even the sanest woman insane...,"

"And what are these things that will drive a woman insane?" Jeff asked playing ignorant of what she was referring to.

"Your looks, height, wealth, character and most importantly a well-proportioned body which makes you three close to perfection," Catherine said her gaze centred on his abs. He felt a sensational feeling rushed down his system the moment her finger traced his abs.

"You also love abs? I thought it was only that sister-in-law of mine who was crazy about abs," Jeff said as he raised his gaze to the face of the lady who just stood up.

"Maybe there are ladies who hate abs in this world but they are very few of them. The rest are filled with ladies who love men with fine body and sorry I happen to be one of them. I guess Jasmine must have corrupted me into loving them," Catherine said as she stare into his eyeballs.

"If you love it then starting from this moment, they are yours. You can do whatever you want with it," Jeff said not taking his gaze off her. He should be grateful it was Catherine he made such a juicy offer to, if it was Jasmine he gave such permission he would have used a lifetime regretting his decision.

"Are you sure?" Catherine asked with fluttering eyelids. His naughty proposal made her heart flutter. She could feel a burning sensation building up within her.

"As sure as the fact that I love you very much. And as certain as the fact that I want to kiss you so badly but is holding back," Jeff said his gaze shifting to her rosy lips which keeps tempting since a moment ago.

"Then I will reward you then," Catherine said as she stretched and kiss him on his lips. Jeff felt like he was flying the moment she kissed him. He did not wait for her to pull away, he instantly support her neck with his left hand for a much deeper kiss.

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