Mission XX: Seducing The Great Seducer

So that is what she meant. I was so scared she did not want to see me again after our deal expires.

Jackson thought as he heaved a sigh of relief.

"Silly you. Why wouldn't I want to see you when I enjoy being with you so much. We are buddies or are we not?" Jackson said as he continue staring into her eyes.

Jasmine who has been staring at his sexy moving lips bent and peck him on his lips before she immediately pulled away.

"Who wants to be your buddy?" Jasmine asked as she tilted her head sideways to avoid staring at him.

"I was also waiting for you to reject my offer," Jackson said loudly to the surprise of the lady who turned to stare at him.

The instant she turned to stare at him, Jackson quickly captured her lips. He kissed her tenderly. He wanted the kiss to last longer but because of the position he was standing in, they ended up parting lips after a few minutes.

"You shouldn't have done that," Jasmine said after her breathing was stable but she did not sound angry.

"I know but I won't apologise for it," Jackson said coolly as he took his seat opposite hers.

Jasmine stares at him. She wanted to scold him but she was the one who kissed him first so she couldn't do that. She will only end up being teased by him if she does that.

Jasmine and Jackson ate quietly. After the kiss that occurred between them, none of them spoke to each other. They enjoyed in silence the beautiful scenery and the love song playing in the background.

I really want to confess my feelings to her right now but I don't think the timing is right. She might brutally reject me thereby causing a strain in our smooth relationship so I think I should exercise some more patience.

Jackson thought as he stole a glance at the lady sipping her red wine in a very elegant manner. Jasmine raised her gaze to stare at him but he quickly lowered his gaze so she won't know that he was staring at her.

I keep getting attracted to him unknowingly, what should I do now? I think embarking on the mission to seduce him was a bad idea after all. I want to stay away from him but each time I try doing this I always end up getting even closer to him? What is wrong with me? I am haven't started falling for him or have I?

Jasmine thought helplessly as she stares at him keenly.

"Jasmine we took pictures for all other activities but we forgot to do the same for the dinner date so how about we do it now?" Jackson asked in a composed tone.

"Ok, after taking the selfie together, I am gonna call the waitress to capture the pictures of the two of us," Jasmine said as she tried to stand up.

"Don't worry, I will come to you," Jackson said as he stood up and walk closer to her. He sat down very close to her. After taking about five selfies Jasmine turned and stare at him.

"You were smiling broadly so what is wrong with your face now? Why is it so cold and without a smile?" Jasmine asked in a reprimanding tone. She shifted her gaze to the camera afterwards.

"Is this good enough?" Jackson asked curiously. His face was very close to her cheek. The instant she turned to stare at him, their lips unintentionally met and it was at this moment that the timed camera clicked and capture the moment.

"I... I... I think that is ok for now," Jasmine said as she shifted away from him. For some unknown reason, her heart began pounding in excitement. She stole a glance at Jackson to check whether he heard her loud heartbeat, she was so relieved when she noticed that he wasn't even staring at her.

What is wrong with this damn heart of mine? Why is it beating so erratically?

Jasmine thought as she placed her hand on her chest to see whether there was a way she could control the rate at which it beat but she wasn't successful in her attempts.

Realising that she wasn't ready to call the waitress in, Jackson pressed the buttoned the waitress had asked them to press if they required her attention. Two minutes later, the waitress entered the room. Jackson quickly handed him his phone for the waitress to take the pictures and the waitress obliged. Just for booking the room and other expenses, Jasmine had paid the equivalent of the waitress five years salary so how could she not readily agreed to their request.

"You two look perfect together. Happy anniversary," the waitress said as she returned his phone to him before she exited the room.

"Jasmine, what does she mean by HAPPY ANNIVERSARY? Did you perhaps tell them that it was our marriage anniversary?" Jackson asked with a mixture of surprise and confession.

"Stop making wild guesses and eat. If you are done then let's go for a walk. We still have an appointment with the others," Jasmine said not answering his question. The way she acted made Jackson conclude that maybe his guess was right.

"I am not done eating or admiring the beauty of the room. Let's stay a while longer, I don't know the next time you will agree to go out with me," Jackson said as he picked the cutlery and began eating again. Although he wasn't hungry, he continued eating just because he wanted to spend more time with her.

Jackson and Jasmine went for a walk after they finished eating. With the way they walk while leaning on each other's hands, everyone whom they walk past thought they were a couple. After walking for about fifteen minutes, they came to where Jackson parked their car. Jackson did not want to part ways with her yet so he suggested that they go to the place where the incident they almost had sex occurred. He was surprised when Jasmine agreed to his request.

When they reached the dark place, they both sat on the top of the car and stare at the steady moving water. They talked for about fifteen minutes before Jackson changed the topic to a very serious one.

"Jasmine, have you ever thought of falling in love again?" Jackson asked while staring at her face.