THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 3: CHAPTER 61 – 70
BY SIR ZACH
CHAPTER 67
However, Jeslyn’s fans hadn’t seen their idol for so long, so they started to make trouble, asking Fearless Entertainment to provide their idol. The story was that she traveled but no fan was buying that story anymore.
Manager Kate was starting to grow white hair from the trouble Jeslyn was causing her. She immediately asked Jeslyn to show up at her house to discuss the way forward.
THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 3: CHAPTER 61 – 70
Inside a duplex, Jeslyn was seen, sitting on a kitchen counter while Manager Kate, who was drafting a green robe over black inner, was dissing some vegetables for her cooking.
“You know what, you are the most troublesome artist I’ve ever had and after you, I’ll be retiring to nourish my health.”
“You don’t say,” Jeslyn laughed out loud.
“Yeah, you are still in the mood to laugh, I bet you won’t be, in a while. Your fans want to see you make a public appearance and I’m so dead certain you have no idea how serious they are this time. They might accuse us of cloning you,” she snorted.
“What do you mean?”
“I said it. Well, some time ago, chaos broke out when videos and pictures of you were making rounds on the internet. Some said your husband cheated on you, then you were heartbroken, and you hooked up with another man, if I remember correctly, his name was Reuben. And then, you got pregnant for him and ran away together.
“Fans were enraged and they cursed your husband a lot. I guess he couldn’t take the insults and took over the system. He prohibited everyone from saying a thing about the matter and those who did were charged to court for slander and defamation of character.
“Dear, a lot of things happened in your absence that I was lost and didn’t know what to believe until your family told me what was going on.
“All the while that such rumours were flying around, your fans didn’t see you come out to address anything. They were afraid that your husband might have done something to you, so now they are rioting to see you.”
The stunned Jeslyn couldn’t comprehend how things escalated that quickly, but remembering who was behind the wheel, she had no choice but to believe it happened.
“So, isn’t it just for me to make an appearance?”
Manager Kate glanced at her as she chopped onions. “It would seem, but just appearing won’t do a great job in shutting down doubts and restoring your reputation too.”
“Then what should I do?”
“You need to come up with a project or something very important, like something heart-breaking that would make your fans, and even anti–fans cry for you. With that, they would believe that you indeed left the limelight to put yourself together. And in your absence, your husband’s enemies took advantage of the troubles your family was going through and decided to throw dirt in your name, just to bring your husband down… Do you get what I’m saying?”
“Oh, yes, I do. Coincidentally, I did find something that is worth an excuse,” Jeslyn smiled.
“Which is?” Manager Kate’s interest was piqued as she stopped doing what she was doing.
“Your food is burning,” Jeslyn pointed to the stove.
“Oh! Holy!” She ran to the stove to turn it off while Jeslyn laughed at her dope reaction.
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THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 3: CHAPTER 61 – 70
Brian flew over the next day to see his family. He was welcomed by Jeslyn and Valen at the airport. When they got home, Jeslyn made a delicious meal for the whole family, which consisted of every member of the second branch of the Lu family, including Pink, Piper, Kim and of course, Rex.
Maverick and Jeslyn were sharing the same seat as the dining seats weren’t enough. Two more chairs would have fit in, but Maverick chose to have his wife sit on his thigh while Brian took her seat.
“You like the food?” Jeslyn asked her brother.
“You’re a wonderful cook,” Brian smiled nervously.
Silence filled the table again. After a while, he looked at Jeslyn. “Sister, I’m sorry.”
“What are you sorry for? You didn’t wrong me.”
“I’m sorry that I couldn’t render help when you needed me the most. I was locked away and just managed to get out today.”
“Wow, somebody is going crazy,” Rex whistled.
“Indeed. Ever since he returned two weeks ago, he has been searching for my mom, all the while, locking me in my room. I was only able to escape because of my Manager and Assistant helped. I’m sure he’ll throw a fit when he returns.”
Jeslyn sighed, “You’ve suffered as much as I did… by the way, have you heard anything from Ms. Nancy?”
“No, I tried all the possible ways to reach her but failed.” He looked sad as he said that.
Piper, who was sitting beside him, held his hand and smiled with her eyes. “Everything will be fine. I’m sure she’ll return soon.”
“I hope so too,” he responded.
Rex cleared his throat and changed the topic. Sorrow was starting to resurrect and he was not in the mood for such atmosphere.
“I don’t know why that spineless man is making me break this news instead of him. As some of us already know,” he cast a fleeting glance at Maverick. “Our family shall be welcoming a new member soon. In other words, my brother failed to fulfil the rules of Fearless Entertainment in keeping my artist away from pregnancy, so–”
“Hold on! You mean sister-in-law is pregnant?!” Piper’s excited voice boomed.
“Oh, please, little one, don’t take the stage from me!!” Rex yelled but no one heard that.
Everyone was focused on Jeslyn, except Pink who was all smiles.
“Sister, are you pregnant?” Brian asked.
“Mom, hope it’s not a girl?”
The light went off on the table as everyone slowly turned to look at the smallest member on the table.
Jeslyn smiled sheepishly, “Well, ahem… we haven’t checked the gender.”
“Excellent. It’s better to be left in the dark.” He said and continued eating like he didn’t just ruin the fun.
Rex tapped Valen’s plate with his cutlery and asked, “Young man, why did you ruin my job?”
“Because you’re bad at it?” he snorted and continued eating. But a moment later, he paused and turned his head to his mother, “Congratulations, Mom, Dad… But you did a bad job too.” He glared at his father and continued eating.
He was the only one with the appetite to eat while everyone was trying hard not to laugh at his cute expressions.
“Oh? I thought someone needed a sibling?” Maverick asked nonchalantly.
“That was long ago. Besides, Mom is too young to have two kids… Look, she’s sitting on your lap. Only children do that. Also, the house is occupied and there’s no room for another kid. Again, the world is not a peaceful place, so why bring another child? Another point, I’m still so little! Dad, you’re inconsiderate. Hmph!”
Nobody on the table could hold back their laughter. What do you call this form of jealousy?
Jeslyn tried to get up but Maverick held her down. She chuckled and leaned toward Valen. “My child, are you scared that your baby sis–sibling would take your place?”
“No!! I’m no–” he paused when he saw how everyone was staring at him, urging him to deny the obvious. The child cleared his throat and admitted.
“What does it matter? I’ve seen it happen on TV anyway. The new baby always gets all the attention.”
Jeslyn held his hand, “There’s an unspoken rule. The first child is always the most loved. Do you know why? Because they are the first. Also, some of them go through thick and thin with their mothers… best of all, the next sibling only gets the love their older ones leave behind. So, you shouldn’t be the one getting jealous, but your baby sibling.”
The child looked at his father and thought. ‘Let’s see how you get my mother’s attention when the new baby comes around,’ he snorted.
“You didn’t add, older ones get to protect the junior ones and I tell you, it makes you feel like a hero!” Rex and everyone else chuckled.
“Sister-in-law, will you give Piper and I the honour of hosting the baby shower? Please, don’t say no?” Kimberly and Piper put their hands together in a pleading gesture.
Jeslyn laughed, “of course, you have mine and Plum’s permission. But it has to be in the house or on our property. Mr. Hwang is still out there and no one knows what he’s planning.”
“Great!… I can’t believe I finally get to host a baby shower.” Piper teared up. She loved babies but never had hopes of carrying one.
Kimberly, who was sitting beside her, patted her on the back. “You have a lot of baby showers to host in the future.” She smiled.
“Ah, I almost forgot. What about your sisters? It’s been a long time since I last saw them.” Jeslyn was referring to Kim’s twin sisters.
“They’ve returned to the university,” Kim responded with a grateful smile. If not for this family, she and her sisters would have still been roaming around at the organization… oh no, the organization was ruined. Meaning, they would have been dead by now.
“Thank you, big brother,” she thanked Maverick.
Maverick looked at her and nodded faintly.
“No one is thanking me?” Rex looked at Valen and said; “See, this is the life of the second child. The first child always takes the credit.”
Everyone, including Valen, laughed at that.
“Before I forget, Brian, I need your help,” Jeslyn said.
“I’ll be glad to help.”
“My fans are going crazy, I need you for– let’s talk about it after the meal.”
Rex sneered. “You are hiding secrets from me, your boss, aren’t you? Don’t forget I have your Manager’s contact.”
“How about I tell my future sister-in-law that you’re cheating with her ex-manager?” Jeslyn curled up her lips.
“Y– you! Brother, your wife wants to ruin my relationship. Aren’t you going to say anything?”
“She doesn’t need to do anything.” Maverick put down Jeslyn’s cup and carried her in his hands. “We are done eating,” He said and left the table.
“Wooo! Brother, the sun is still up! There’ll be too much sweat running down your bodies!!” Rex teased.
“Let us worry about that,” Maverick retorted.
“She’s pregnant! Don’t put another!!” Rex wouldn’t give up. There’s a special joy in making fun of his brother.
“Not a bad idea,” Maverick added before stepping out of the dining’s threshold.
“Damn it! I need to go spy on those two.”
Just as Rex was about to stand up, Valen held his trousers and tugged it down, prompting him to look down.
“What are you trying to do?” the boy asked.
“What is it to you?”
“They are my parents. Mom is tired from pregnancy and Dad is taking her to sleep. Why do you want to bother them?” the child raised a brow.
“Eh? Look at you, so naive. Tsk. Tsk. Tsk… come closer, let me tell you what’s about to happen in that room–”
THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 3: CHAPTER 61 – 70
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