“What is wrong with you?” He asked, pushing Jason on the chest, if the young man hadn't maintained his balance, he would have fallen with his head to the ground.
Shocked to see this familiar-looking stranger in his house, Jason stared at him for a moment, then to Melissa and back. “Who are you?” He asked, “Who is this?” He turned to Melissa who seemed rather excited than surprised by Alex's sudden intervention. Without responding to Jason's question, Alex walked away from him and lifted Melissa off the floor, and just there, their proximity reminded Jason of where he had seen this man, the photograph. “You should be happy that I haven't called the cops on you!” Alex yelled, staring Jason in the eye. “You dare to hit a woman? How shameless of you.” Jason stared at Alex from head to toe and could not believe that this was the man Melissa was cheating on him with. His physical attributes were not appealing and the same could be said for his net worth. His name was barely known in the industry, yet his seemingly ungrateful wife found him attractive. At the same time, Jason remembered that he wasn't just any man but her high school boyfriend, the one she called her moonlight, even the pet name was irritating to remember. “Really, him?” Jason asked, his eyes fixed on his wife who clung to her moonlight like a damsel in distress. “Melissa , this is the man you have been sleeping with… “And so what, Jason?” Melissa cut him off, with tears in the corner of her eyes, but Alex placed his finger on her lip and asked her to be quiet. “I'll handle this,” he said and turned to Jason with a furious gaze. He sized Jason up and asked Melissa to sit down on the couch for a second, helping her like a little child learning to sit up. Every one of his actions got into Melissa 's eyes, not only did he care about her, but was bold enough to confront her husband in an attempt to keep her safe, “Where have you been all my life?” she thought to herself, but was unable to put up a smile. Alex walked up to Jason, and looked him in the eyes in an attempt to be intimidating, but Jason looked unfazed, his eyes fixed on the man to whom his wife was attracted. “Don't you dare, ever again in your miserable life raise your hand at her or you will regret it, hope I'm clear about that… “Just walk away,” Jason interjected, and turned back to Melissa , “Are you trying to tell me that five years’ worth of relationship is what you are willing to trade for this piece of junk here?” While Jason was yet to finish his statement, Alex slapped him across the face, and the unexpected hit caused Jason to react in defense, pushing Alex to the ground in a fit of rage. “How dare you!” Melissa stood up from the sofa and rushed to help her moonlight off the ground. “Why would you push him like that, do you know who he is? You haven't achieved half of what Alex has in your lifetime, Jason, you are not the man I thought you were.” “Melissa … “Just shut up Jason, shut up!” She snapped not letting her husband say a word, “Look, I don't want to do this with you anymore okay, let it just end here, you have become nothing but a shame, I am Melissa Blackwood, a name that is seen across the globe, I can't be with someone like you, let's face it, we are not compatible, we are not meant to be okay, let's just get divorced.” Her last words hit Jason's ears like a gunshot, her insults pierced through his bones, but this single word shattered his heart to a million pieces. “You are joking,” He uttered in disbelief, and averted his gaze, looking at Alex with sheer hatred. He had done so much for this woman, and aside from making her a star, he had done the basics to make her happy. Since there was a team of professionals hired for his job, Jason chose to live with her, in the house he owned, and give her a normal life. He didn't want to be that busy husband who never had time for his wife because of work, he provided everything, such that Melissa hadn't spent a single penny on herself. He intended to reveal a part of his true identity to her, along with the largest share of his entertainment industry, not only would she be an actress, but own an entire entertainment enterprise. Now he just stared at her in disgust, the wife he once loved now asking for a divorce and even went as far as taking out a draft of the divorce paper from her purse and asking him to sign. Alex on the other hand has a sinister grin on his face, it didn't Unfold as he had expected but either way, he got the upper hand. He had intentionally asked his assistant to take the picture and send it to Jason to hasten the divorce, but he was glad to see everything happen in his favor. “Just sign it and get lost!” Melissa yelled, throwing a pen at him and wiping off the tears from the corner of her eye. “This is what you want Melissa ? Is this really how you want all we had to end.” Before he could finish his statement, Melissa cut him off with a loud voice, “Just sign it!” Without saying another word, Jason picked up the pen from the floor where it had fallen. He signed the paper on his palm and folded it in half. If this was how the wife he loved so much was going to treat him, then he had no choice but to quietly leave. After all, he spoiled her, and made her what she was but did it in secret, what she had just done was proof of her love for money and status, a testament to the pride that has overtaken her. Jason creased the edge of the paper and tossed it back to Melissa , he cast a deadly glare at Alex, before picking up his phone from the couch and walking out of the living room without turning back. “You don't need him,” Alex assured her, but for some reason, it hurt Melissa to watch him leave. Maybe it was the years spent together she couldn't tell, but as Jason closed the door behind him, Melissa felt a piece of her leave along with him. But she held onto the fact that she has become successful, and has secured a new role in a big industry. She believed she had all she needed to be happy, and with Alex, she had no regrets.Closing the door behind him, Jason shut his eyes for a second as he sighed in frustration. With the car key dangling from his hand, he walked up to his car, opened the door and sat down, placing his head on the steering wheel. Jason had never felt this hurt in such a long time, it felt as though the people he loved so much were just in his life to make it a living hell. Melissa was the last of the few people he still trusted. Though their relationship was a bit toxic, he knew that once he told her about his true identity, she would respect him, but it was too late now. Also, it suddenly occurred to Jason that it was wrong for him to leave the house. The property was all in his name, and those who ought to leave were Alex and his ex-wife. After all, they were wealthy enough to acquire other property. It'll also give him some space alone, his mother-in-law or rather ex-mother-in-law will no longer be there to bother him. While these thoughts lingered, Jason received a call from Grace
Jason walked up to the tree from behind, approaching them as slowly as possible, he did not want to be noticed by the culprits or else they might run before he got to them. But while he got closer, one of them saw and signaled the others and at this time, Jason did not know that they saw him approaching them from behind and had come to stop him from ruining their fun. As soon as he noticed two men walking up to him, Jason scoffed, “Idiots.” Feeling like they would overpower him so easily, both men walked up to Jason so confidently and attacked him without hesitation. But it was amazing how Jason dodged each blow so effortlessly, it appeared that a few years of boxing had paid off in the most unexpected way possible. Taking on two men at a time was quite a hassle, but Jason did not relent in his fight, if anything motivated him to keep going then it was the voice of the lady in danger, he just couldn't relax until he had saved her from these promiscuous fools. When he had had en
“Hello, sir?” This was the first time in a long while since Jason had received a call from the director, and he couldn't help but wonder what the young man wanted to discuss. Hoping that it had nothing to do with his wife, Jason asked, “Yes Harry, is there a problem?” “Oh not at all sir,” The director replied, his tone carrying a hint of excitement rather than his usual compliance about a certain production cost. “I didn't get a chance to meet you in person to talk to you about it, but I wish to invite you to the industry's gala night to celebrate the success of our last movie. At the same time, we would love you to select the new actress for the next movie.” Jason was indifferent, at the moment, he hated anything that was related to the movie industry considering that Melissa worked in it. He had the power to take her out but that was the least of his problems. “I'm not interested,” He replied briskly, without giving any reasons for his refusal. “Also, you are yet to get bac
Melissa stood shocked for a moment as she walked out of the elevator, neither Jason nor Jennifer said a word to them. Jennifer on the other hand did not expect to meet her competitors in the industry here, and she knew quite well that Melissa was a married woman, so seeing her holding hands with Alex sparked a lot of questions in her mind. “Well take a look at the man who accused me of cheating,” she scoffed, sizing Jason up with her eyes. “And you weren't just shameless enough you went one to take this… this lady? My rivals.” “Get out of the way, I don't have time for this,” Jason uttered, looking for a way to avoid this conversation, because knowing his ex-wife, her tendency to escalate the dialogue and draw attention to themselves was very high and it would happen in no time if he failed to leave. “I don't have anything to say to you,” She scoffed, and averted her gaze, staring intently at the woman whose role was taken away just so she could shine Like the star she thought sh
Just outside a luxurious mansion, cars lined up in rows at the entrance, and security guards were seen almost every six feet away from each other, each one holding a gun and preparing to do their job. People walked into the mansion, each one looking elegant and well dressed as if attending a met gala, their unique outfits stood out and the same could be said for their rides. There were a few banners at the entrance to the mansion indicating that it was the director's party aimed at celebrating the success of a previous movie. The majority of the guests were the cast from the movies, some were recognizable members of the crew while others were fellow celebrity guests. A certain car pulled up at the parking lot, nothing exotic but not bad looking either, seeing a driver in front and a passenger behind, the security guards immediately assumed that it was a taxi, and so far from what they had seen, none of the guests at this events arrived with a taxi, so they were alerted, ready to
“That's him,” Melissa pointed at Jason with a disdainful expression, she couldn't help but believe that Jason had sneaked into the executives party because there was no way the guard would have let him into the party in their right senses. The security men walked up to the Jaosn, and the young man pushed the tray of food to the side of the table and looked up to them. He sighed in frustration as he thought of the embarrassment that was yet to come. “Who let you in, sir?” The security guards asked, and Jason raised a brow. How was he supposed to answer the question? “Is there a problem?” “Yes, you are not supposed to be in here unless you were invited by the director, I'm afraid you have to leave now. Don't let us force you.” Jason sighed, “What if I was invited?” He asked, but his impatient ex-wife who couldn't wait to see him leave stepped in and ordered the security men in a harsh voice. “Why are you taking so long to kick him out?”, This drew the attention of a few guests,
“Important guest? This … thing?“Watch your words, Mrs Melissa,” Harry cut her off in a loud voice, “Just hear what I've said and let it end here. Please, everyone, you can go back to your places, so sorry for the disturbance.” He apologized and the crowd dispersed, murmuring as they did.While Melissa stood there staring at Harry in anger, wondering what gave the young man the audacity to speak to her in that manner. She believed that she was an important figure in the industry, and not even the director dared to test her patient.But Melissa chose to let it slide, “I'm going to deal with him later,” she thought,“Right after I claim the lead role, I will make him pay.”As the guests returned to the center of the party, grabbing a drink and chatting away with their colleagues, Harry turned to look for Jennifer just so that he could apologize one more time, but his eyes met someone that he couldn't believe he missed.Jason Blackwood, the Boss, the man who no one saw, was at his part
The party continued, full of chatter and entertainment, a few activities and few prizes, the director truly went all out to make this a night to remember.But just like any event, it came to an end, and at night too. It was past 9pm when almost everyone had left the party, the dj kept the sound of the music very low, giving the guest room to discuss among themselves while hearing each other.Jason was soon ready to leave, and as soon as he stood to his feet, Jennifer noticed and excused herself from the conversation with a fellow colleague and walked up to him.“You are leaving already?” She asked him, picking up her purse as though she wanted to go along with him.“Yes.” Jason nodded,“I think it's about time I go to bed,” He added, trying to keep conversation neutral and not as cold as the others. He did not not have a good sense of humor but at least he could try.Jennifer giggled,“Sure, uhm, I didn't see your car anywhere, can I drop you off at your place? It's the least I could