Kelly’s POVI was sitting beside the pool, feet dipped underwater, when someone sat beside me. About a meter distance between us, Klay settled himself and put two cans of beer.“Can I offer you a drink?” He asked, not looking at me, but on the pool water.I looked straight and pressed my lips together, not saying anything. I don’t know what to say. Truly, I was wrong when I told him to die and accused him of drowning himself just to manipulate me. I was wrong. My anger took over me. I feel so bad that I became like that and I said that. He’s evil but I’m not. And because of frustration, I don’t know how to react to what's happening anymore.“How do I start this…” he whispered under his breath, just enough for me to hear, as he chuckled without humor.“I was born…in a dangerous environment. Me and my twin…”I was shocked because of what he said. Twin? He has a twin? I remember the man in the house where Emily brought me to hide before. So, that explains why that man looked like him. Bu
Pierce’s POVI couldn’t find Kelly again. I kept on going back to the place she’s working but she wasn’t there. It’s almost a week since she disappeared and I don’t know what to do anymore.I’m certain that it was her who I saw and when I asked someone working in that company, I confirmed that someone named Elle Young is working there. She’s here but I couldn’t find her. Is she hiding from me? I don’t know. If it’s true that she can’t remember me, then she has no reason to avoid me. But if she does remember, why is she doing this?“Let her be. She’s old enough to know what she’s doing.”My forehead creased when I heard dad say that to mom when mom told him that Phoebe has been constantly leaving the house almost every night. She’s sneaking and dad seemed to not give a d*mn. I was walking down the stairs when I heard them and I’m instantly pissed because of dad’s answer.“What do you mean? She’s just 21 years old. We can’t let her do this. What if she’s—”“Just trust her.”Trust her. I
Kelly’s POVKlay laughed like crazy after he looked at Pierce. I’m still trying to pull my arm from him but he just won’t let me go. His neck was red and he looked really angry after seeing Pierce.I swallowed hard as my heartbeat doubled. Pierce is here. Why is he here? Does that mean Phoebe told him? What about Snow, my daughter? Did she bring her to him?In spite of the situation, I couldn’t help but think about the possibility that Pierce already met Snow. That thought brought horror in my heart. I’m not ready yet.“Funny how you bravely said that while I’m holding a gun. Do you think you can stand against my bullet, Anderson? You’d be buried six feet under the ground even before you got close to me,” Klay said as he brushed his gun against his cheek, smirking.I saw Pierce’s balled fists tremble. He glanced at me and his eyes softened. “Are you alright?”Klay seemed offended. “Don’t ask her such stupid questions, Anderson. I love Kelly. I will never hurt her.”“Fight fair, *sshol
Kelly’s POV“Elle!”I was taken aback upon hearing that worried voice. When I lifted my face, my boss, Caleb Walter, was standing a few meters away from me, looking so worried. He’s wearing his usual business attire and black rimmed eyeglasses.Why is he here?He rushed to me and stood in front of me. He examined my face with a visibly worried expression. “Are you okay? Are you hurt?”I looked back and glanced at Pierce, who’s standing behind me, watching us.I sucked my breath and faced Mr. Walter again. “Sir, why are you here?”He sighed and clenched his jaws. “It’s natural for an employer to worry about his promising employee.”I don’t know if I should accept his reason as valid but I just nodded and looked at the police officer who walked towards me.“Miss Elle Young—”“Kelly,” I cut the officer off. There’s no other reason to hide my identity. “Kelly Monroe.”From the corner of my eyes, I saw Mr. Walker looked at me with a creased forehead. I know he’d be shocked and I understand
Kelly’s POVI’m wearing a black business attire while staring at my own reflection in the mirror. This is the day that I’m going to take back everything. After the meeting with the shareholders, I have a scheduled interview with the media. Klay’s face was spread by the police as a wanted criminal and since he’s my stepbrother, my name was dragged with him. In Addition to the fact that Amanda is still in prison for the murder of my father, the only way to clear my name is to tell the truth to the public.The door swung open, and my daughter, wearing a pink dress and bunny hairband, entered. Behind her was Emily, chewing a gum.“You know you should get yourself a car. I’m not your driver.”I faced her and smiled. “Thanks, Emily.”She rolled her eyes and looked at my daughter. “Love, your mommy has a meeting today, so you’re coming with me. Is that okay?”I looked at Emily worriedly. “Emily, Klay is still…”She smiled and I was immediately assured by her smile. “It’s better she’s with me
Kelly’s POV“Next,” I said as I massaged my forehead. I was interviewing applicants, searching for someone who’s fit to be my secretary.I grabbed the applicant’s form and my lips formed an O after I recognized two familiar faces. Happiness filled my heart as I anticipated to see them and talk to them again.I pressed the intercom. “Mrs. Taylor let the last two applicants in.”When the door swung open, I saw Yara and Ana looking at each other with a frown. I chuckled and pulled myself up.“Yara! Ana!”They both looked at me. I smiled even more and hugged them. They both hugged me back. I even heard Yara sobbing.“Kelly!”“Kelly, I resigned from my work because of you. Please hire me!” Ana was begging and I chuckled at her.Yara lifted her arm and smiled. “I’m more experienced than her, Kelly. I was your assistant at the shop.”I smiled at Yara. “The shop… What happened to the shop?”She looked down and her eyes showed sadness. “Sir Klay closed the shop after you disappeared. I was so
Kelly’s POV“I should take my leave now.” Mr. Walter pulled himself up and looked at me. I stood on my feet and fixed my blouse.I was about to send him to the door when he lifted his arm, stopping me. He fixed his eyeglasses and smiled. “Think about my offer Miss Monroe.”I don’t know what to say. I just watched him as he left before I sat on the couch again and looked at Pierce. The latter was watching Mr. Walter too and when he looked at me again, he immediately found my eyes.“He’s…your boss, right?”I nodded. “Yes. Uh… What brought you here?”He cleared his throat and put the box of dessert on the coffee table. “I just want to check on you…and I heard about you taking over your father’s company.”I nodded. Somehow, I found myself getting comfortable. “Yes.”He pressed his lips together and stared into my eyes. I want to look away because I feel like I was being drowned by his stares but I couldn’t look away. His eyes were as if sucking me in. I couldn’t take my eyes off of him.H
Kelly’s POVEmily, who’s standing behind Snow, laughed with amusement as she looked at me and Pierce alternately. “Is this a come back?”I frowned at Emily. She smirked and fixed her eyes on Pierce. “You’re divorcing your wife?”I gasped. He’s married?Pierce scoffed and growled at her. “I was never married…to her, Emily.”I bit my bottom lip. I was disappointed when I thought he’s married. Stupid, Kelly!Pierce glanced at me worriedly but I didn’t look at him. I kept my eyes away from him because I feel like he saw my reaction a while ago. I just indirectly rejected his love but here am I, acting like a stupid girl.Emily laughed again and that’s when Mary stepped out of the kitchen. She was showing how shocked she was while looking at us, particularly at Pierce. She must’ve recognized him as a CEO of a well-known successful company.Pierce ignored Emily and walked slowly towards Snow. My daughter was just staring at his face as if memorizing him. I swallowed the lump in my throat as
Emily’s POVI was standing in front of the bed while thinking of what happened today. I can’t believe Mason’s here. Yes! He can easily find me because of the nature of my job, but I didn’t expect him to come here when his brother didn’t even visit me once.It’s not like I want him to visit me after I dumped him but…“Argh!” I groaned and grabbed my hair. I can’t believe I’m having such problems.Someone knocked on the door, making me jump in shock. I caressed my forehead and opened the door. I saw my manager looking at me with a creased forehead.“You’re still awake?”I rolled my eyes at him. “You knocked. I opened the door. Obviously, I’m still awake.”He glared at me. “You need to rest, Emily. You still have a photoshoot tomorrow. I want your face to look natural in the camera. I don’t want thick makeup and concealer!”I smirked at him. “Yes, boss.”“Tell me the truth.” He crossed his arms. “Do you personally know that newbie model? Mason is it?”I sighed. “No.”“Then why are you st
Emily’s POV“I have feelings for you, Emily. And no matter how hard I tried to resist it, I just couldn’t. The feelings were so strong. This love is consuming me…”I sucked my breath and abruptly sat on the bed as I panted really hard. My chest was moving up and down rapidly and my heart’s pounding inside my chest. I feel like it will pop out anytime and it’s…it’s too much for me.I had a dream. The same dream I always had whenever I sleep peacefully. It’s as if the person in my dream was the reason for the peace that I have found. I don’t know…but just like what I always feel when he’s around. I feel safe and…at pace.It was Matt Foster again. Contradicting what I believed. It’s been six months since I decided to leave for abroad. I was confused. After the day I kissed Matt in the cafeteria of the hospital where he’s working, I started avoiding him. I’m scared and…I admit it was a stupid move. I left the person I like–love, I’d say. But…the fear in my heart was too much.Matt Foster
Snow’s POVWhen I was a kid, I thought having parents only means having a mommy. I was so innocent. I didn’t know that to have a baby, a woman needs a man. I was taught that happiness could be filled by having the people you love by your side. I was content with only having a mother by my side. My mommy Kelly loves me so much that I didn’t realize I should be searching for a father. She completes my life and filled my heart with contentment and happiness that finding a father didn’t cross my mind.It was different when I learned to understand things though. I started searching for a father…secretly. I wanted to ask mommy but whenever I try to, I feel like I’m just hurting her. I once asked and I caught her crying in her room that night. It was painful to hear and see her like that. I always love my mommy. She gave me life. She brought me into this world and there's no way I would forget that. I will remember it all my life and will repay her with love and kindness that she deserves.I
Kelly’s POVWearing a white long gown, holding a bouquet of flowers and a veil on my head, I was walking along the red carpet laid on the white sand of the beach. The salty scent of the air and the calm waves of the ocean are calming my nervous heart.This is it. This is the day I’ve been waiting for. My heart was jumping in happiness and nervousness. Besides me, walking me down the aisle, are my cousins. Matt and Mason. They looked dashing in black suits and my beautiful baby girl was standing in front wearing a beautiful smile on her face. Beside her was her dad, looking at me while constantly wiping tears that are rolling down his cheeks.I couldn’t believe he’s crying but I understand him. After everything that we’ve been through, finally we’re here. We’re going to officially tie the knot and I felt like crying too.“I feel like he’ll lose consciousness anytime,” Matt whispered in my ear and I pinched his side. I heard Mason’s laugh but he didn’t say anything.I just bit my bottom
Emily’s POV“Hi!”I lifted my face and rolled my eyes when I saw him again. He’s been following me for the past few days and I don’t know what to do to him. He kept on saying that he’s my stalker and that he fell in love with me at first sight. He’s handsome, yes. He’s fit to be my ideal man, yes. He’s professional, yes. He’s hot, fcking yes! But I don’t know him. According to him, and to my doctor, I have amnesia and I confirmed it when I saw the year on the calendar. I forgot my present and maybe, Matt Foster is part of that present.“Frowning again? I told you that won’t work on me. You’re still beautiful in my eyes.”I looked away and rolled my eyes but I’m actually hiding my smile. I don’t know. He’s annoying but I always find myself hiding a smile while my heart is racing inside my chest.I have amnesia. My mind doesn’t remember him but my heart does. It races whenever he’s near and It aches whenever he’s not around. Actually, I remember him telling me that he’s my boyfriend. I
Kelly’s POVThe bomb threat on the company created chaos. After my three week break, I decided to go back to work. I’m managing my father’s company and I completely stepped down from my mom’s company and gave the authority to Sara. Matt is now working in a hospital while Mason is helping Sara manage the company. He’s also taking care of the sunflower plantation and the hacienda that our family left to us. It’s not like I don’t want any connection with them. It’s just that I think they deserve the riches of the Foster family more than I deserve it. Besides, I already have my dad’s company and assets, I’m already content with what I have.I bought ice coffee from the shop across from my company. My other hand was inside the pocket of my pants while walking. I’m wearing a maternity floral dress and on my neck was the lace of my company ID.My phone beeped and I smiled after seeing Pierce’s name on the screen. He sent me a message and I laughed hard when I saw the photo he sent me. It was
Kelly’s POVThe doctor assured me that the baby inside me is safe. When the doctor visited me, I asked her about the baby even if Pierce already told about it. Another doctor, a gyne, prescribed me vitamins and told me about the things I should do like exercise. After my heart to heart talk with Pierce, I fell asleep and woke up with a delicious scent of food. I saw Pierce preparing the food while standing in front of the bedside table.He glanced at me and smiled when he saw me looking. “You’re hungry?”I nodded and smiled back. “Yes.”He finished preparing the food and sat on the bed beside me. He helped me sit on the bed before he started feeding me. He was also feeding himself using the same spoon and I couldn’t help but stare at him.“Mom called,” Pierce said while we’re eating. “Snow’s enjoying her school. I guess we just have to let her finish her schooling there and just bring her here every summer.”I smiled and nodded at him. “That’s a good idea. It’s better for her to stay
Kelly’s POVI sucked my breath as I started panting. I sniffed and swallowed hard, realizing nothing pierce through my skin. I wasn’t shot. Who was shot?Tears rolled down my cheeks as I thought of one possible reason why there was no bullet that pierce through my skin. Slowly, with racing and aching heart, I turned around, praying that Pierce was safe. Hoping that he’s still unconscious.My lips parted as I cupped my mouth when I saw what happened behind me. Connor is lifeless while lying on the ground. He has a gunshot wound in between his eyes and…Klay was standing in front of me. I was facing his back and he’s slowly falling to his knees.“Klay!” I exclaimed and gasped as I caught him. He was heavy so we fell on the ground together.My lips parted again and trembled when he looked at me and coughed blood. The rain kept on pouring heavily as if comforting me. My eyes watered again as I stared at his face.“K-Klay…” My heart felt like it was being suffocated while looking at him.He
Kelly’s POVI held my breath for a while before I blew it roughly while sitting on the bed. The house was old but it had complete furniture. I was also amazed by how the mansion stayed beautiful in spite of the fact that no one’s taking care of it.“You should sleep now,” Pierce whispered as he sat beside me and held my hand. “I’ll look after you.”I nodded and slowly lay on the bed. He lay beside me, hugged my waist and started brushing my hair using his fingers.“I was so scared earlier,” I whispered. “I thought we'd lose each other.”He shook his head and kissed my hair. “No one’s losing anyone, Kelly.”I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I was almost dozing off when I heard Mason’s loud voice followed by a series of bangs on the door.“GET UP!”I got off the bed, following Pierce as he walked towards the door and opened it. I saw Mason knocking on another door and Matt went out of that room. He looked worried and miserable. I know he wants to save Emily, but he still needs to