Mysterious CEO's Last Surrogate novel Chapter 43

Loney ignored her and went back to work. It took longer than expected but just as he was about rounding up, a silhouette walked into the office, clad in red accessories. Red designer bags, red stilettos and red phone casing. Loney was beginning to have a headache but decided to be a man. "Jasmine?" His awed voice needed confirmation before anything else.

Unfortunately, he had forgotten Danica's presence in his office, his voice drew her attention from her phone. The name rang a loud bell in her ears, they piqued her interest. She hadn't seen the person yet but lifted her head to meet Loney's gaze, which was focussed on the door. Surprisingly, Jasmine wasn't alone. She was waiting for someone when she stood at the door.

Loney let out a deep breath when he saw a familiar figure joining her at the door. Hand in hand, they walked towards him. 

"You must be surprised but my dad knows everything about you so it wasn't hard to get your office location," Jasmine smiled as she said, carrying a sophisticated glow. She hadn't seen Danica since the latter sat on the sofa opposite Loney's desk. She lowered her eyes back to her phone but her attention somehow was on Loney's conversation with this visitor.

"Oh, I should have known. So, to what do I owe this visit?" He said, his gaze settling on Tyron, as he acknowledged in his usual deep voice, "hi, Tyron right?" 

Danica was relieved to see another person accompanying the female. She recalled the name of spoiled brat vividly but was somewhat slightly intimidated by her boldness. She walked as if she owned the office space, even when she glared with admiration.

"Yes, you got the name right," Tyron responded, taking a good glance at his rival. He deciphered how obsessed Jasmine was and still is with Loney, but she agreed to love him even when he hadn't told her he was the son of the vice president of France. His reason for coming to Mexico City was to find love, which was Jasmine.

"I have good news for you," Jasmine stated matter of factly to Loney, the latter's eyes drifting to an engagement ring on her ring finger. Instantly, he felt his biggest burden lifted, a smile invading his features as his gaze held Danicas'. She lowered her eyes abruptly, Loney couldn't read her expression.

He moved his gaze to Jasmine, "let me guess, you two are engaged?" He beckoned the pair to the expensive chairs in front of him.

"Yes, and we are leaving for France tonight," Jasmine lowered herself in a ladylike manner, her red skirt pulling up slightly, exposing her white flawless thighs when her butts touched the softness of the chair.

Loney's lips stretched comfortably into a full-blown smile, "what can I say, congratulations to you both," he said genuinely. Now, he could spend as much time as he wanted with Danica. The thought turned to admiration towards Jasmine. It's the best news he has ever heard from her but his joy was short-lived when she made her demand.

"Well, we still have three days before our deal ends but I'm going to let you off on one condition," she put on a sweet smile, Danica frowned, staring at her exposed thighs as she listened to their conversation.

"What is that?" Loney asked sceptically, a frown distorting his features. He should have known that when he hadn't heard from Jasmine, she was probably cooking up something ridiculous and wished she would just disappear.

"That you say goodbye with a hug. A genuine one. Don't fake it. I mean, I don't know when I will ever see you again. I might be getting married but it doesn't mean that I got over you," she said truthfully. Tyron shifted uncomfortably. Even Though he knew, he couldn't help feeling jealous of Loney for having such a huge place in Jasmine's heart but he would wash out all traces of Loney from Jasmine's mind as soon as they arrived in France. Jasmine noticed Tyrons' discomfort and said,

"Don't worry Tyron, he made it clear from the onset. We can never be together but it will take time for me to get him out of my heart completely, I hope you understand," she let out a sweet smile. Tyron didn't want to understand but he returned her smile and said, "Of course, which is why the trip will help too. Trust me, I will make you forget him." 

Jasmine didn't respond to his words because she knew he truly loved her and she was determined to make their marriage work. Somehow, she needed the distraction too but she couldn't help letting everything go without a feel of Loney arms on her even if it was the last time.

Loney lowered his head in deep thought. He gazed in Danica's direction with uncertainty. It was as if he wanted to ask for her permission but not getting eye contact from her, he did the needful.

He stood up from his executive swivel chair with a stride and stopped beside Jasmine. With a deep breath, he extended his hand to her, and she took it stunned, mesmerized at Loney, as he pulled her up and before she realized what was happening, his arms wrapped tightly around her with his eyes shut. 

Jasmine tightened her embrace and immersed herself in it. His expensive cologne engulfed her nostrils, she flourished in his unique scent. "Thank you," Loney muttered a few seconds later, as he broke from the hug and went back to his seat. He lowered himself in it just in time to meet Danica's unreadable gaze.

Jasmine was still in a daze. Loney's embrace was calming and warm, she wished it would last forever. Her lips thinned in satisfaction, as she grabbed Tyron by the arm, "we have to go now," she muttered.

Tyron nodded and wrapped his arms around her waist, just as his eyes caught her teary ones. She was struggling to hold it in because she couldn't bear to see it fall. Together with Tyron, they turned to walk out before she caught sight of Danica.

With blurry eyes, she said, "Hi, I didn't see you when I walked in. Are you..."

"A surrogate," Loney blurted before Danica could respond. "She's my surrogate," he clarified.

Jasmine stared at Danica with an unreadable expression. She wished love to be in Danica's shoes at the moment. Carrying Loney's child would have been her best accomplishment. Since she knew Loney to be gay, she thought it natural that he would have a child by this means and never gave it much consideration. 

"A beautiful one at that. Lucky you," she said to Danica, earning a smile from her as she added, "any success yet?"

"I will say, it's too early to be confident."