Chapter 7 Is it really this way?

“My Beloved Bastard “

Author by Natalie Ernison

Cullen Kyleer is a very mysterious man, even today he has always been a very mysterious figure. Starting from an unexpected meeting between him and Jasmeen, has now brought a new story to Jasmeen Aimee's life.

Jasmeen has always been indifferent to her love life, especially when her love story with Remost failed. This made Jasmeen seem like she didn't want to believe in love anymore. Too tired for her to start over.

Since the meeting and all the deeds that Cullen did for her, has made a new story in her life. Her former life was only filled with work, and she continued to work for a living. Now that has changed drastically, she sometimes thinks about how to make Cullen no longer disturb her life.

Somehow Cullen really likes to prank him, and even thinks that Jasmeen now belongs to him, and of course this is without Jasmeen's approval. For Cullen, it is not important to have the agreement of the opposing parties.

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“Café xxx”

Prok prok prok ... clapping sound.

“Amazing Jasmeen ... in just a matter of days, the popularity of your novel has skyrocketed !!” said Zeros the chatty editor.

“Ahhh yes, boss ... how about my bonus?”

“Just slow down, Jasmeen, I'm not a man who breaks promises, especially when it comes to working. Apparently, you are still calculating as usual .. “said Zeros as he pulled out a cash check.

“Here's your bonus…” Zeros handed me a cash check.

“Boss, it looks like I have to work, because if I only write novels, then I will always be trapped in my poverty,” Jaes said as she folded the cash check sheet, with a sad face.

“Well ... no problem, do you already have a target place to work?”

“I'm trying to find a job that can be a guide for my life.”

“Then have there been any recommendations?”

“Hmm ... yes, it has started to exist, and I am an editor in a newspaper and other magazine companies related to the news.”

“Ohh good… I really support you, and according to your talent, you are more suited to work with focus. But don't forget your socialization .. “Zeros patted Jaes on the shoulder with a sincere smile.

“Yes, boss ... I hope the boss doesn't chase me and demand deadlines.”

Hahaha… “Of course I will continue to chase you if you forget our business ..”

“Okay, okay boss… thank you.” Jaes laughed because her chatty editor always kept her under pressure with all kinds of script deadlines.

“Jasmeen, why can you write such sadistic stories? do you prefer violence now? hmmm .. “Zeros looked at her with a questioning look, even raising his eyebrows in curiosity.

“Didn't I start writing gore stories from the start, did the boss pretend to forget?” Jaes said in self-defense because she didn't want anyone to know about her and Cullen.

“Well, I trust you .. and good luck ..” Zeros finally gave up asking questions, because even Jaes didn't want to give him a chance to ask more questions.

***

Huhhh… let out roughly.

“Is this the building ...” Jaes thought as she arrived at the address that had become her target to start her new job.

After waiting in line for job applicants and now it's time for her to start a special interview.

“Jasmeen Aimee, literary degree, and work experience .. hmmm ... so you've started studying the editorial department since school?” said a person who received a job application.

“Yes sir, that's my only experience.”

“Fine, you are accepted, and starting tomorrow immediately work according to the soup listed ...” said a man who accepted Jaes' application while handing out several pieces of soup while working.

***

“Mall xxx”

Jaes looks busy choosing and sorting out the clothes he will wear while working, and because tomorrow is the first day for her. Material trousers, jeans, denim, and the like. Now he has succeeded in getting a dark soft shirt. Hope that tomorrow is a very nice day.

Drrttt ... Mister Remost calls ...

Jaes: “Hello Mister?”

Remost: “Looks like someone is happy today ..”

Jaes: “What do you mean, Mister?”

Remost: “Isn't tomorrow your first day at work? then, later I will deliver the right clothes for you to wear. “

Jaes: “No need, I already have it ..”

Jaes snorted softly, she didn't really like Remost's meddling attitude.

“It's clear that we're getting married soon, why to care so much! wouldn't I be seen as snatching a man from another woman, “Jaes thought.

Immediately afterward, Jaes returned home to the apartment where she lived and washed the clothes se had bought earlier. She started to busy herself with all the other preparations, and even the vegetables and side dishes were neatly available in her refrigerator. Because she plans to bring home cooking every time she goes to where he works, because it will minimize her expenses.

Ahhh… “Just try to have father and mother, maybe I won't be this difficult ..” Jaes muttered as she tidied up her things. Can not deny, the feeling of longing for her parents is so heartbreaking.

But now, Jaes must be tolerant to give up on that and start her day with gusto.

She passed the days with the best possible, enthusiasm for work and also the people in her new environment.

She is known as a pleasant and assertive person so that many of her colleagues rely on her.

“Wherever that sadistic man has not come for several weeks ...” thought Jaes as she started writing her script. I don't know, tonight it looks like she started looking for the mysterious figure of Cullen. Because it's unusual for Cullen to disappear.

“Wouldn't it be good if he didn't come, what was I thinking .. how stupid ..” Jaes thought and began to continue the script.

***

“Jasmeen, please distribute this brochure. So that people will know about the superiority of our company's products ..— “said her boss, and the last few days they are holding an office event.

Jaes also served as part of the promotion of products in collaboration with her company.

“Please sir, madam ... -” Jaes looks very busy with her duties, to forget all her personal things.

***

The noise of the people and also a crowd around the location of the event that is being held by the Jaes office.

“Jasmeen, if you want to go around, go ahead ..” said the boss.

“Fine sir, thank you.” Jaes also began to tour the culinary delights available at the event location.

“Who is that? isn't that ... –“ Jaes' steps stopped when she saw two couples having fun chatting with xx company people, yeah Jaes knows quite well the xx company employees who are the clients of the company where he works.

Jaes's face turned unfriendly when she saw men and women who were enjoying their conversation.

But that's not where her annoyance lies, but she is quite annoyed to see this man who is Cullen. Well, Cullen who always teased her and forbade her to be with other men even if she was just friends. But at this time, it was Cullen who was even more annoying, Cullen was embracing a woman's waist.

“Well, this guy is such a bastard! What should I do!!” thought Jaes.

But she felt that wasn't her area to interfere, Cullen wasn't a man with a heart, after all, she thought.

She turned around and took a heavy sigh. For some reason, there was a feeling of tightness in her chest when he saw Cullen with another woman, and she looked so harmonious.

“Jasmeen !!” suddenly someone called out to her.

“Yes, boss?” Jaes said with a sad face.

“We will have a meeting with the xx company, come on now ..” said the boss.

Without asking any more questions, Jaes did what her boss said. It turned out that what he meant was the place where Cullen and her colleagues were talking.

“Good evening, Mr. Director Cullen Kyleer ..” said the boss while inviting Jaes to participate in the walk.

“Ohh yes, please sit down ...” said Cullen with a lopsided smile, when he saw Jaes who had been wearing a cool face.

“Director Cullen Kyleer, there is a very extraordinary, apart from a doctor, but you still make time to attend this meeting.”

Apart from being a surgeon, Cullen is also a director in his family's company. He is also an established man who is very successful in various fields of his business.

“Of course, moreover, your printing company is holding an event, so I might as well want to go around ..” said Cullen as he sipped his drink and did not forget his eyes focused on Jaes' face.

Jaes had been silent all this time, reluctant to speak.

“Excuse me, Mr. Dham, is this your wife?” said Cullen, looking at Jaes. Cullen deliberately asked this question, only to annoy Jaes.

“Ohh, of course not sir, this is the editor of our company magazine. Miss Jasmeen, please introduce yourself .. said Mr. Dham, the boss of Jaes.

Jaes got up to greet and introduce herself professionally.

“Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I am Jasmeen Aimee, editor of the xx company,” Jaes said with a bow as a sign of respect, then sat back down.

“We're going to have dinner together, please everyone.” Said Cullen as he headed toward the dining room together, and did not forget the woman who was with him seemed to cling to him spoiled.

During dinner together, the woman who was with Cullen continued to look spoiled for him. Several times the woman gave Cullen extra meat on her plate, and it was in front of Jaes.

Jaes was silent without a word, he slowly chewed her food, and there was also a feeling of discomfort in her chest.

Cullen also looks happy when his woman is always spoiled for him. The look in Cullen's eyes could not be separated from Jaes. While chewing food, he kept staring at Jaes, because the position was sitting opposite, and the round dining table only contained about eight people. Of course, they are very close.

“What a vile beast-man ..” Jaes started cursing when she felt that something was revealing her dress. It was Cullen's doing, Cullen, rubbing his leg on Jaes' calf.

Cullen's mischievous grin at Jaes, when Jaes started to look uncomfortable with it.

“Sorry, madam! I must leave immediately because there are important things,” said Jaes, putting down her fork spoon.

“Ohh okay Miss Jasmeen, thank you for being sad,” replied Cullen, wiping his mouth with a tissue.

“Yes .. excuse me.” Jaes started to leave.

Actually, she was lying, she just couldn't stand the awkward situation earlier. What's more, Cullen is with a woman, even looks very close and intimate. Meanwhile, Jasmeen is a woman he always works with.

Jasmeen was very upset about this, but she didn't know what to do but accept the situation.

****

A month later ...

Everything went normally, and Cullen didn't bother her anymore.

Jasmeen residence.

As usual, Jaes was busy with her laptop screen at dusk. After a tiring day at work, even at night, she had to continue her novel script.

Knock knock knock ... the sound of knocking on the door broke her focus.

Jaes then got up from her chair to the door.

“Mister Remost, what are you doing at night like this? What will the neighbors say? Said Jaes when she just opened the door.

“Why do you have so many questions, I just arrived, and I'm tired ..” said Remost with a sad face.

“It's none of my business! Mister go! Mister is a man who will get married soon!“ Jaes said with an annoyed face.

“Aren't you the only woman who understands me! My family may ignore my feelings, but you can't be Jasmeen! only you are a woman who really understands my situation .. “said Remost as he pushed the door to Jaes' room.

“Go Mister! I don't want to hear anything anymore.” Jaes looks sad, she really cares about the situation of Remost, but that's enough for her all the insults from the Tyga Remost family.

“Jasmeen! please… this time I really begged… “Remost said with a pleading face and very pleading.

“Fine, but not inside. Just outside.”

“Okay, in this side café ...” Remost said with a sad smile, he was happy because Jasmeen gave him the opportunity to let out all his complaints.

Jaes closed the door to her room, then walked with Remost to a café which is located next to her residence.

***

“Café xx”

The two of them sat across from each other and while ordering some snacks and drinks.

“Jasmeen, I ..—”

***