I felt a lump form in my throat, but I bit my lip and nodded. I didn't want to remind him that I had every reason to live in fear, especially when it came to my husband.
Xazix seemed to sense my apprehension as he gazed at me, and his lips curved into a small smile. "Your husband will no longer be a problem, Jasamina," he said, his voice low and reassuring.
I looked at Tanner, who nodded in agreement, and then back at Xazix. "Tann and I will pay your husband a visit when we get back," he continued.
I felt a mix of emotions well up inside me - gratitude, fear, and terror all at once. "Y-You won't kill him?" I asked in a trembling voice, my eyes darting between Tanner and Xazix. I couldn't bear the thought of either of them getting into trouble because of me.
Xazix shook his head. "No, we won't kill him. We will just reach an understanding, that's all. We promise you that your husband will never be a problem again. It's our promise to you."
The conviction in his words filled me with hope, and I felt a sense of relief wash over me. Tanner and Xazix were going to take care of everything. At least they'll try their best.
"Thank you so much. Thank you very much," I whispered, my voice cracking with emotion.
Xazix gave me a reassuring smile. "You're welcome." He then turned his attention to Anya. "We have to get going now," he said, his voice soft.
Anya nodded, her eyes filled with sadness. As they began to make their way towards the door, I found myself unable to let them go. "Can't we escort you two to the bus station?" I blurted out, not ready to part ways. The thought that I won't see Tann again until God knows when, weighed heavily on my mind.
Tanner and Xazix exchanged a look before nodding in agreement. Anya and I slipped our feet into the slippers at the door and followed them out. As we walked towards the bus station, I couldn't help but feel a sense of emptiness wash over me.
TANNER
Saying goodbye is never easy. It's one of the hardest things to do, especially when it's with someone you care about deeply. As we walked towards the bus station, I couldn't take my eyes off Jasamina. She was walking beside me, and her presence seemed to be the only thing keeping me grounded.
Xazix had suggested taking a taxi to the station, but Jasamina had declined. "It's not far," she had said, her voice soft and shy. Anya had agreed with her, nodding her head vigorously. I couldn't help but notice the look that passed between Xax and Jasamina, a look that went beyond mere gratitude for a savior and concern for the saved. It was a look of deep understanding, a bond that had formed between them during their time together.
We started walking, and before I knew it, we were paired up. Jasamina walked beside me, with Jaimie in her arms. Xax and Anya walked in front of us, leading the way. The only sound was the crunching of gravel under our feet as we made our way to the bus station.
As we walked, I felt Jasamina's eyes on me several times. I would turn my head, and our gazes would meet. In her eyes, I could see the same emotions that I was feeling. It was clear that saying goodbye was just as hard for her as it was for me.
My eyes drifted to Jaimie, and I longed to hold him in my arms just one more time. "Can I hold him?" I asked softly, and Jasamina nodded, lifting him up to me. I cradled him gently, feeling his small body in my arms. In just a few short months, this little boy had come to mean so much to me. I would miss him as much as I would miss his mother.
As we walked, I caught Jasamina's soft hand in mine and held tight. She smiled up at me, and I could see the sadness in her eyes. We didn't need to say anything; the silence spoke volumes. Our bond had grown stronger over the past few months, and it was hard to imagine not seeing each other again. But the reality was that our paths were diverging, and we had to say goodbye.
Finally, we reached the bus station. I handed Jaimie back to Jasamina, and we hugged. It was a tight embrace, filled with emotion and unspoken words. We said our goodbyes, and as I turned to leave, I knew that a piece of my heart would always be with Jasamina and Jaimie.
LUDALE MCCULLY
It was a very busy day today. Sometimes, being Billionaire Baron can be so damn stressful that he wants to get away from it all. When his limo dropped him at his house, he was speaking with the grand ambassador.
"Alright. I'll get in touch." He groaned as he ended the call.
It's Wednesday, so that means the house workers were all around. The maids, the cook and even the gardener, they all greeted him as he made his way from his big compound to his mansion.