LOVE & BETRAYAL

Chapter 2 (An unknown road)

Jasmine's POV

It has been a week since I last saw Alex. I never thought he would ask me something like it. It must have been difficult for him as well. But still, I was hurt. It hurts that he is ready to lose me for his own benefit.

But I will do it for him. It's not like it is easy for me but I want peace in his life. He suffered a lot.

He lost his parents when he was only sixteen but still, he shielded his sister from the outer world. She was his everything after his parents, his only family.

He took care of her like a father and mother. He started behaving like a guardian at a very young age. He took over his dad's business and sent her sister USA for her masters. But he didn't know that he would lose his sister for an unknown reason.

Once she has gone, she never came back. He just got a call stating that she committed suicide in her apartment and later on the building caught the fire and he didn't get the chance to see her for the last time.

He didn't talk to me either after that incident. He kept himself locked in his room. The food and everything were left in front of his room door. It took him three months to come out of that depression. But when he came out he started the investigation about his sister.

He found out from his sources that Allen was the one who was behind his sister's suicide. Alex tried his best so that he would get punished but nothing worked. Allen never confessed anything. But this one incident makes them thirsty for each other's blood.

Alex was a good person by heart. But after that, he never opened easily. Though he had everything, I know he is devastated somewhere. That's why I wanted to be with him. I wanted to heal him. Now he either spends his time in the office or in the gym if he is not with me. But now I feel he wants justice for his sister. And she deserves it but at what cost?

I don't know after doing what Alex told me to do, will I ever be able to remain the same Jasmine? I am always a soft-hearted girl. Will I ever be able to do this? How can I betray someone?

How would I enter into his(Allen) life? I once saw him in the magazine and the news which I heard about him was enough for me to know that he is not a good person.

He bought a piece of land at a loss just because he wanted his rival to go bankrupt.

How merciless he is?

I was lost in all this when I got a message on my phone.

From Alex: "Tonight, you will meet Allen."

I replied: "Where?"

From Alex: "Sending you the venue details. There is a party from a well known builder. He is coming here and you will also join us."

I asked: "What would I say to him?"

He said: "You don't need to do anything. I will do it."

"Okay, see you." I replied and put the phone back.

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After some time Alex sent me the venue details and told me to dress up. His driver would come to pick me up. He even selected a wine color gown for me.

I was getting ready when my roommate entered my room giving me death glares.

She knew everything and she wants me to say no to Alex for all this.

Of course, I denied and she is not happy with my decision.

"Don't do this Jas.", she pleaded again. She is doing this since the time I told her everything.

I looked at her and said, "I have to, babe."

She came near me and said in a high tone, "Alex is taking advantage of your love. Can't you see he is using you?"

"He needs my help.", I argued. Though somewhere my heart knew that whatever she is saying is the truth.

"Yes, he needs to. But tell me what are you getting from it? You don't know Allen. I researched about him. He is so cruel. How would you survive with him?"

"Babe, I know it's dangerous.", I told her and grabbed the gown from the bed.

"No, you don't know. If he ever came to know who you are and how you are related to Alex, he will kill you.", she said and I turned to her.

I was afraid but I was consoling my heart and mind by saying, "Alex will help me."

She chuckled, "Help and Alex? Dream on babe. Now I don't trust him."

She again sat in front of me on the chair and continued, "Jas, please listen. I am worried about you."

I took her hand in mine and said, "I know you are. I love you a lot. You are my best friend. But trust me, I can't step back."

She huffed and said, "Okay but always remember, I am always there for you. I will be on a call distance away."

"Thanks.", I said and hugged her saying, "I knew you would understand."

After this, she helped me in getting ready. She made a bun out of my brown hair. The gown had a deep neck showing my cleavage and it was backless.

"What the hell did he think while selecting the gown?", she said while adjusting my gown.

I also complained, "Yeah, I am not feeling comfortable."

She did something with the gown and said, "Don't worry, It’s done. You are good to go now."

I put on my six inches heels and grabbed my phone.

To Alex: I am ready.

From Alex: Driver is on the way.

After that, I didn't reply to anything. Though I am trying to make myself understand that I can do it. But I am hurt.

Soon the driver came and I bade goodbye to my BFF and left for the new journey of my life.

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Third person's POV

Everything was dark. There was not a single voice in the street. Dogs were barking. It felt that all the traffic in this area was lost somewhere.

Suddenly, a man of forty plus of age was seen running on the road asking for help. He was sweating badly. His clothes were sweaty. His body was badly beaten.

"Help, someone please help."He was yelling but no one listened. He was running out of breath. But he was not ready to stop. He knew if he stopped he would never be able to see his family again.

After running for fifteen more minutes, he found he was alone. No one is following him. He stopped and took a breath of relief thinking he was safe. But his illusion broke when he turned around. Five bulky men were standing in front of him. They were giving him a sinister smile.

"Please leave me. Take all my money.", he said and pleaded for his life.

"My family needs me.", he said while getting on his knees.

"We need you more than your family." One of the men said.

The other man came forward and said, "Yes, if you are left alive we and our families will be killed. But if we kill you only you will die. Everyone will be safe."

"No, I -" he was about to say something when a black range rover stopped in front of them. All men lowered their heads in front of their master.

"Boss", before the bulky man said anything he gave them a death glare by showing his palm and they all kept quiet.

"You know Roger, we would have been friends. But no, you decided to betray me.", the man said, looking devilishly dangerous.

"No, I didn't. I did-" before that poor man completed his sentence the bullets entered his heart and a loud scream was heard.

Allen woke up from his nightmare and his assistant heard him. His assistant Jack came running to his room and asked him, "Sir, what happened?"

He didn't get any reply so he asked again, "Sir, are you okay?"

Suddenly he came out of his dream, "Yes, I am fine. Leave me alone.", he said to his assistant.

His assistant turned towards the exit but before that Allen said, "thank you for everything."

He gave his boss a smile and continued, " it's my duty sir."

"Can we skip today's party?", Allen asked.

He looked at him and said, "Alex is also coming. And I heard his girlfriend will also come."

"I am not interested in his so-called girlfriend.", he said and rested his head on the bedpost.

"I know but there is something special going to happen at this party.", his assistant told and Allen immediately asked, "what?"

"No idea.", the assistant said and Allen replied, "Okay, I will be there."

"I will wait for you downstairs." His assistant said and left.

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Alex grabbed the alcohol bottle and started drinking until he felt his throat burning.

He went towards the bathroom. His bathroom is almost as big as his room. Everything was made of glass only. There were body care products brought from every corner of the world.

He stood under the shower and threw his clothes out of the shower cubicle. He had six-pack abs. His body was as strong as iron. But there was not a single layer of fat. He had green eyes and black hair. His sharp jawline made him look delicious. His big hands touched the place near his heart and tears came into his eyes. He again went to the memory of his past. After that, he doesn't know how long he stood under the cold water.

He didn't live in Canada but still, he bought this bungalow. He came here for a business deal and in this meeting, he will be meeting the investors.

Though everything was finalized between them, still Allen wants them to trust him. Because it's a big deal and one mistake can cost him a fortune.

That's why he wants to make sure that investors are happy. So that it will be easy for him to tackle them in the future.

He grabbed a grey suit with a white shirt and put it on. He wore his Rolex watch which was gifted to him by someone close. He put on his expensive shoes and sprinkled perfume on himself.

He made his hair and grabbed his wallet. He was about to put his wallet in his pocket and suddenly he opened it and saw someone’s picture in it.

He controlled his emotions and left for the party.