Chapter 2 61 % Sorry , I said , awkwardly . I didnt mean it . But , I dont know , I felt like Ive known you forever … and the kiss felt like a muscle memory . I paused , looking at Scott with a forced smile , trying to mask how unsettled I felt . It was crazy , right ? Pretending that I didnt know the truth , that I hadnt seen it all coming . Before Scott could answer , Amber , of course , spoke up , cutting through the tension . Sis , she said , raising an eyebrow , youre being indifferent . Are you trying to steal my fiancé ? Everyone laughed , even my parents , who didnt seem to notice how much that stung . I could feel my heart drop into my stomach as Ambers words hit me , but then , of course , she added with a sarcastic grin , Just kidding , anyway . Lets not let this happen again , sister , or we might have to fight . My parents chimed in , too , their voices laced with laughter . Stop being so flirty , Jasmine , Dad said , shaking his head , while Mom just shot me a smile that barely masked her disapproval . No one even bothered to defend me not even Scott . Youre embarrassing me , Thomas even whispered to me . What was that ? Im your husband . Really ? Are you ? I stared at him . Is that the truth ? What are you saying , Jasmine ? He asked , but I ignored him . I was done with all the lies . The rest of the day went by in a blur , all smiles and false excitement , with Amber fussing over how I looked in the gown . I played along , letting them pretend everything was fine , but the truth was , I couldnt focus on anything but the gnawing feeling that had been building inside me . They were all so happy , so carefree , and I well , I was about to lose everything . When I finally excused myself to head back to my room , I did it with the excuse of needing to check for my things . But , deep down , I knew . I knew I had to go . I wasnt just going to stay here and pretend anymore . But when I got to my room and started to look around , everything was gone . The boxes I had packed everything was gone , like they knew I was going to come looking for it . Still , I searched . I had to know . And then , I found it . It was hidden inside a shelf . A book , wedged between other things , and there it was a photo of Scott and me . We were kissing , all tangled up with each other . It wasnt just a photo . It was a bookmark , carefully tucked inside the pages , like some twisted keepsake . This is proof . I need this … to ruin their wedding . The next day , I went to the doctor to abort the baby . There was no way Id let this baby be born in a world full of lies . Afterward , I stepped out of the clinic , and then remembered my best friend Alice , so I called her . larmino ? The union on the other and was curnricod hut it Chapter 2 19:20 H. , 18 ADT OLD her . ས .61 % Jasmine ? The voice on the other end was surprised , but it was the same voice I hadnt heard in years . You remember me now ? Oh , god . They didnt want you near me so I had no way to tell the truth to you . Alice , I said , my voice soft . Please dont tell anyone that I remember now . But can you help me ? I need to leave . I want to take that project you were talking about before . Im ready now . There was a pause , but Alice didnt hesitate . Of course . Youll leave in three days . 18 Ap 1 Chapter 3 Three days . Thats all I had to fake it . I played my part , smiled when I had to , laughed when expected but Amber made it unbearable . She clung to Scott , kissing him , whispering things in his ear as if I wasnt standing right there . It shouldve hurt . It didnt . I felt nothing . The only thing I wanted was to leave . Thomas noticed . He pulled me aside , his grip firm on my wrist . Whats wrong with you ? Nothing , I said flatly . His jaw clenched . Is this because of Scott ? I frowned . What do you mean ? He scoffed . Dont play dumb . You like him , dont you ? He stepped closer , lowering his voice . Im your husband , Jasmine . I blinked , then let out a breathy laugh . Youre being ridiculous . His eyes darkened , but before he could say more , I let my expression crumble , forcing a few tears to slip down my cheek . Im just … confused , I whispered . My memories are still blurry . Everything feels so strange . Thomas anger wavered . His hands cupped my face , his thumb brushing against my skin in an attempt to comfort me . I almost gagged . Later , I stood on the balcony , the cold night air doing nothing to cool the simmering rage inside me . Below , the guests laughed and drank , celebrating Amber and Scotts upcoming wedding like it was the grandest love story ever told . A sickening , cruel lie . I heard the footsteps before I saw him . I turned , my lips curling into something almost sweet . He leaned against the railing , eyes studying me . Didnt think Id find you out here I tilted my head , pretending to search for something in his face . Its strange , I murmured Every time I see you , I feel like … I know you . Scott stiffened . I took a slow step forward , letting my fingers lightly graze the railing . Its like theres something I should remember … My gaze flicked up to meet his . But I cant . His throat bobbed , Jasmine … I bit my lip , lowering my lashes . You know , Ive been trying to figure out why everyone as so carefully around me . Another step , Closer . Like theres something they dont want me to remember Scotts fingers twitched . His eyes roamed over my face , and I knew that look . He wa tammen 61 % 1920 FTI , T8 Apr tempted . I reached up , fingers lightly brushing over his tie . You always seem to be watching me . I let my voice drop into a whisper . Why is that ? Scotts breath hitched . I- I tilted my head , my lips just inches from his ear . You want me to remember , dont you ? He was trapped . I placed a hand on his chest , pressing just lightly . Maybe you can help me , I murmured . Scott swallowed hard , his hands gripping my waist before he could even think . His lips crashed onto mine , desperate , hungry . I let him . Just enough to ruin him . The door burst open . A shriek filled the air , piercing , furious . You bitch ! Her hands yanked at my hair , pulling hard enough to sting . What the hell is wrong with you ?! she screamed , shaking me . I stumbled back , wrenching myself free . Scott was the one who kissed me ! Scott barely hesitated before throwing me under the bus . She was seducing me . His tone was smooth , effortless in its betrayal . My mothers hand struck my cheek before I could react . Youre disgusting , she spat . Flirting with another womans fiancé . With your sisters fiancé . I laughed . A sharp , hollow sound . My sisters fiance ? I repeated , touching my burning cheek . Isnt that funny ? Thomas was there now , watching , saying nothing . I turned to him . Well ? I challenged . Arent you going to say something ? He exhaled sharply . You need to stop this , Jasmine . Stop what ? I shot back . Defending myself ? Fighting back ? Amber ruined my life , but somehow Im the villain ? Thomas eyes flickered with something unreadable . On my way out , his voice followed me . Where are you going ? I whirled around , my patience snapping . Why do you care ? Because youre ruining Ambers wedding ! he shouted . My Husband is a Fake One 13.20 ΓΙ , ΤΟ ΑΡΙ Three days . Thats all I had to fake it . ས ཁྲུ་ 61 % I played my part , smiled when I had to , laughed when expected but Amber made it unbearable . She clung to Scott , kissing him , whispering things in his ear as if I wasnt standing right there . It shouldve hurt . It didnt . I felt nothing . The only thing I wanted was to leave . Thomas noticed . He pulled me aside , his grip firm on my wrist . Whats wrong with you ? Nothing , I said flatly . His jaw clenched . Is this because of Scott ? I frowned . What do you mean ? He scoffed . Dont play dumb . You like him , dont you ? He stepped closer , lowering his voice . Im your husband , Jasmine . I blinked , then let out a breathy laugh . Youre being ridiculous . His eyes darkened , but before he could say more , I let my expression crumble , forcing a few tears to slip down my cheek . Im just … confused , I whispered . My memories are still blurry . Everything feels so strange . Thomas anger wavered . His hands cupped my face , his thumb brushing against my skin in an attempt to comfort me . I almost gagged . Later , I stood on the balcony , the cold night air doing nothing to cool the simmering rage inside me . Below , the guests laughed and drank , celebrating Amber and Scotts upcoming wedding like it was the grandest love story ever told . A sickening , cruel lie . I heard the footsteps before I saw him . I turned , my lips curling into something almost sweet . He leaned against the railing , eyes studying me . Didnt think Id find you out here . I tilted my head , pretending to search for something in his face . Its strange , I murmured . Every time I see you , I feel like … I know you . Scott stiffened . I took a slow step forward , letting my fingers lightly graze the railing . Its like theres something I should remember … My gaze flicked up to meet his . But I cant . His throat bobbed . Jasmine … I bit my lip , lowering my lashes . You know , Ive been trying to figure out why everyone acts so carefully around me . Another step . Like theres something they dont want me to remember . Scotts fingers twitched . His eyes roamed over my face , and I knew that look . He was tempted . Audrey's biggest regret? A one-night stand with Floyd, her secret love for eight years. Despite his arranged marriage and his family's troubles, he kept rescuing her. She thought she was just a fling,...