Chapter sixteen,

i'll always have you

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   THE SOUND OF CHAD ULTIMATELY STIRRING AWAKE had ultimately captured her attention, she had nervously bit her bottom lip, lowly speaking to him not really wanting to be loud, "Chad?"

   His eyes fluttered opened, blinking several times and figuring out where he is at until he turned to see Minnie's figure, "M-Minnie." He rasped out, as his voice was scratchy.

   Jasmine had quickly grabbed a cup of water, simply moving closer to Chad, "Drink." His lips had simply connected with the top of cup, as she gently titled it and allowing him to slowly drink the cold refreshing water, as he finished it.

   A comforting silence set in until they both spoke in unison, "I'm sorry." Their eyes had widened that they were both apologizing, yet Jasmine didn't know why Chad is apologizing since she was being a bitch to him, "Why are apologizing?" She intertwined her fingers with his.

He slowly spoke, "For not defending you enough when Mindy accused you, and just not being a good fake boyfriend." He sadly told her.

Jasmine who kissed his forehead, "It's not your fault, Chad. If anyone has to apologize it's me, I was taking my anger out on you, and that wasn't okay. . ." She felt her eyes getting watery as she spoke, "And I'm so sorry for calling you stupid, that wasn't okay. You've been the best fake boyfriend ever since the past two months, but I don't mind If you actually want to be my, uhm boyfriend. If you want to?" She told him before gently telling him something, "I love you always have since we were little." She revealed to him.

Chad felt his heart flutter at her words, and tears trickling down his eyes . It felt real good knowing that she feels the exact same way as he does, voice cracking, "I forgive you, Minnie. Your feelings were also valid, but just — Please next time trust me and don't push me away. . ." His eyes were searching her eyes and noticing the way she nodded her head, "And I'd love to be your for real boyfriend because I love you, and I'll always love you." His other hand had caressed her cheek, as she leaned more in and felt comfort in his touch.

It was obvious that love language is touch.

   She had ultimately lightly let out a giggle, leaning her face closer to his lips, "I really wish that you weren't laying in this awful hospital bed, I'd rather much be cuddling with you in the comfort of your bed. . ." She had pressed a big kiss onto his lips, "And doing other things with you." A groan escaped his lips, as she snuck her hand inside the blanket, and placing her hand on his growing bulge.

   Chad who bit onto his bottom lip, "Fuck, Minnie. I better heal quickly because I'm so throwing you onto my bed, and —" Her phone ringing interrupted the two, as both let out a frustrated groan as she managed to hear him whisper something, "You don't think that you can help me fix this?" He pointed his finger at his noticeable bulge.

Jasmine who had playfully rolled her eyes at him, and his cheeky behavior, "You ask me one more time, and I'll actually reconsider sucking your dick. . ." He had bit his inside cheek, and getting excited as Jasmine clicked answer after realizing it was the prison where her dad is at calling her, "Hello?" She cautiously spoke into the phone.

   She had quickly placed the call onto speaker so her boyfriend can listen in, "Is this Jasmine Riley?" A officer questioned her, "This is a call regarding Mickey Altieri."

   Jasmine who had sat up even more straight, worrisome was laced all over her body, "This is Jasmine Riley, and what concerns do you have about my father? Is he okay?" She was getting a bit scared.

   The officer who exhaled, and quickly spilling the entire information, "Your father escaped prison a few days ago not before killing one of our deputies." They revealed.

   Jasmine dropped her phone, "I — What?"

   Her breathing was just getting heavier only for Chad to sit himself up forcefully, and gently placing his hands onto her shoulder, "Breathe, Minnie." He attempted to relax her.

   Mine glanced at Chad with concern that was all over her face, "He's going to cause chaos, Chad. He's going to — Oh my fuck!" Her voice was laced with concern, and running her hand over her face.

   She absolutely adores her dad, but she knows exactly what he's capable of even doing, she just has no fucking idea why he even escaped, he's never once bothered doing this rebellious shit, so why now?

   What was his reasoning?

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"ARE YOU JASMINE KAYOKO?" A really soft voice startled Jasmine, she was in the park and taking photos with a camera that Gale bought her recently, her eyes glanced at a petite girl who had black hair and also blonde highlight streaks, "Who the hell are you?" She ultimately stood up, and crossing her arms.

No one hasn't called her that last name in almost over eleven years.

The petite girl had stumbled with her own words, rubbing her hands on her pants, "I'm, uhm Anika Kayoko. Your cousin." She had awkwardly told her.

Jasmine who became really paranoid with anyone who'd approach her, "How the hell do I know you're not lying, and trying to lure me to my death?" She narrowed her eyes.

   The girl had lightly chuckled before pulling out a piece of paper, and just handing it to her. Jasmine had glanced at it, her eyes were just getting watery looking at it, it was a picture of her mom, Reyna Kayoko and right beside her was her sister, Mariella that she presumes to be Anika's mother.

   She had never once met her since Mariella Kayoko didn't want to associate with her mom who gotten knocked up by some serial killer, and presuming that she'd end up like some damn psycho.

   She quickly wiped her tears, and handing her back the photo and slowly beginning to walk away when she noticed Gale who was waiting on the bench, and just two iced coffees in her hand, "If you're gonna shit talk about me, and blame me for who my father is, I would leave if I were you since you pretty much waisted my and your time." She calmly told the girl.

Anika who simply walked right behind her, "No — I'm not going to judge you, I want to get to know you. . ." She gently spoken to her, her voice sounded honest, "I don't care who your dad is, or whatever my mom has even said. I just want to get to know you, that's if you let me be part of your life." She retorted, as she came all the way from New York to California to find her cousin without her mom knowing.

   Jasmine who had slowly shut her own eyes, cautiously turning her entire body around to stare at her, "Fine — But, I just endured some traumatic things here, so I'm sorry about my paranoia. . . But, I'd love to get to know you as well." She gently told the girl.

   Anika couldn't help, but smile.

   She had slowly ran towards Jasmine, and hugging her, "Thank you! You're not going to regret it." She gently pulled away from the hug, a smile on her face, and despite Jasmine who's not even a fan of anyone hugging her besides Sydney, Gale, Chad and Dewey. . . She didn't mind the hug that she received from Anika, it felt comforting.

   Jasmine smiled at her, "You can crash at my house —" It was then her eyes had twinkled in complete excitement about something, "Or maybe you can dye my hair pink, highlights to be specific." She had squealed.

She was still grieving so many deaths from those days, and she also wanted to honor her bestfriend, Liv McKenzie. Pink was her favorite color.

Anika who got excited, "Absolutely!"

Perhaps, life was just beginning to get bit better despite her missing dad, or it was just preparing itself for something more bigger than before.

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𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞, epilogue for
act one. After idk a week —

Mickey going to protect
Minnie and Anika >>>

No one really knows that
Mickey escaped expect for
Minnie obvi and Chad.

I know she went aggressive at first
With Anika, but she just went through
something, and how Mariella said
those things to her mom.