Chapter 3 Jasmine hurt her foot . I need to take her to the hospital . Come over and clean her place . And later , bring some porridge to the hospital dont put peanuts in it . Suddenly , it all made sense . Jacob himself wasnt picky about food , but every time I added peanuts to a dish I made for him , hed explode in anger , calling me a stupid pig who Aqu ouldnt get anything right . It turns out Jasmine didnt like peanuts . I intended to ignore Jacobs message but hesitated and eventually went downstairs . Jacob was gently comforting Jasmine in his arms , but as soon as he saw me , his face hardened . What took you so long ? If this delays Jasmines treatment . Jasmine tugged lightly on his sleeve . Jacob , Im fine . Dont be mad at Ivy because of me . I know shes never liked me . Enough , Ivy . Make sure you clean up thoroughly . I wont marry a jealous woman who cant do anything right ! With that , he walked off with Jasmine in his arms . I watched him disappear into the distance and murmured quietly . I wouldnt marry a shameless cheater , either . Once they left , I looked around the room . The bathroom was soaked , and in the trash bin were two used condoms . A wave of nausea hit me . No wonder Jacob had been working late so often hed been downstairs with Jasmine , only coming home to me afterward . Then I glanced into Jasmines bedroom , filled with luxury items and high end cosmetics . Just a few days ago , I had asked Jacob for a lipstick as a birthday gift . He looked at me with utter disdain . Arent you embarrassed to celebrate your thirtieth birthday ? Trying to act young at your age isnt it disgusting ? The Last Time I Loved Him Just stay home and do the housework . No amount of expensive cosmetics will make you twenty again . I cant stay twenty forever . But around Jacob , there was never a shortage of twenty year olds . Jasmine , his so called white moonlight , was probably just his favorite one . I took a deep breath and documented everything in the room with photos . Then I went back upstairs and started packing my suitcase . In the seven years wed been together , Jacob hadnt completely neglected giving me gifts . Hed bought me French cookware , a robotic vacuum , and even a master crafted kitchen knife . Now , I decided to leave all of these behind for him . Halfway through packing , I found the situation absurd . Jasmines apartment was filled v her belongings , while in the place Id called home for years , all my possessions could fit into a single suitcase . After I finished , I called my best friend Ellie , who was in New Zealand . The call disconnected three times before she finally picked up . Holding back my tears , I said , Ellie , I was wrong . I never shouldve given up my career , my life , for Jacob . I regret it . I want to come find you . Ellie called me a fool and hung up after a well deserved scolding . Sitting alone in the empty room , sadness engulfed me as countless memories of her advice flashed through my mind ; along with her disappointed look before shed left . As tears started to fall , another message arrived on my phone . Ellie had bought me the earliest ticket available three days from now , at noon .. The tears Id been holding back finally burst forth , flowing uncontrollably for myself and for these wasted seven years . In the latest episode of ReelTalk EP 37, titled "Confessions of a Casting Director" by CrushReel, dive into the behind-the-scenes world of bringing your favorite stars to the big screen. Casting Directors reveal the intricate process of selecting actors for roles and share insights into what they seek in fresh talent. Explore the nuanced themes and character elements that shape the casting decisions, shedding light on the unique aspects that influence the final choices. Discover the artistry and expertise involved in assembling the perfect ensemble to breathe life into each character on screen. What sets this episode apart is its candid exploration of the casting process, offering a rare glimpse into the meticulous craft of matching actors to roles. Uncover the passion and dedication that drive Casting Directors in their quest to create captivating performances. For an exclusive look into the world of casting and to learn more about this ongoing series, head over to CrushReel. Experience firsthand the magic of bringing characters from script to screen by delving into "Confessions of a Casting Director," available to read online at CrushReel.