Kelly’s POV“Mr. Anderson, Miss Monroe, the meeting will start in 5 minutes.”I nodded at my assistant and looked at Pierce who’s standing behind me. His forehead was still creased and he’s staring at my face. He looked confused but still angry. I don’t know why he hates Chris. Even when we’re in college, he hates him. Chris is a good man. He accepted my decision when I rejected him. He didn’t hold a grudge against me. He understood me.Shaking my head, I turned my back on Pierce and started walking towards the conference room. I felt him following me but I didn’t look back.The meeting started right after we arrived. Everyone was silent and serious and yet here’s Pierce who kept on sending me messages. He’s still convincing me to reject Chris and that makes me really annoyed.He doesn’t have the right to rule my life. He’s my best friend and yes, also my ex-husband. That means he doesn’t have a say in my personal life anymore. I need to draw a line of limitation to our relationship.
Kelly’s POVI was drinking water while sitting on the couch. Pierce is in front of me, still scolding Luke. We’re in my condo unit. Pierce actually wanted to bring me to his house but I insisted on going home to my condo.“You can’t do this again, Luke. What if I wasn’t there? What could’ve happened to her?”“Pierce, stop it. He’s my driver, not my bodyguard.”“Then I’ll get you a fcking bodyguard!”I pulled myself and stared into his eyes. “It’s my decision to make, Pierce.”He looked at me worriedly. “Did you understand what’s going on, Kelly? You were stalked and Luke said the person following you was wearing a mask and hoodie. That means he’s not a good person and he meant harm.”I palmed my face and took a deep breath. “You didn’t think I’m not scared, right?”He sighed and grabbed my arm. He made me sit on the couch and held my hands. He stared into my eyes worriedly. “I will do everything I can do to catch him, Kelly. He can never harm you. I promise you that.”I nodded and gav
Kelly’s POVI was having a conversation with Chris but my mind kept on wandering to Pierce’s place. I couldn’t help but glance in his direction and every time I did, I’d always catch him looking at me as if he was waiting for me to look at him. I don’t understand him anymore.He asked for a divorce because his first love is back and he still loves her, didn't he?“I’m really sorry about the bouquet, Kelly. I didn’t know it would create a misunderstanding.”I gave Chris an awkward smile. “It’s okay. I just hope we can clarify our relationship next time because, you know, it will create a misunderstanding.”He smiled apologetically. “If only I could explain it to every employee in your company.”“Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please? Good evening…”Our conversation was interrupted when my assistant went up to the mini-stage and greeted everyone. She’s the one in charge to be the host for tonight’s party.I grabbed a lady's drink but I immediately paused and put it bac
Kelly’s POV“W-What do you want from me?” The little girl asked with a trembling body and fearful eyes. Her tears kept streaming down her face and she couldn’t move.It was pitch black around her. She didn’t know where she was and all she knew was a scary man standing in front of her.At the age of 12, she developed a trauma that she will be carrying for the rest of her life and yes, that little girl is me.The sudden darkness brought that horrible memory back to me and I couldn't help shivering, "P...Please, le...let me go."I struggled trying to escape but felt a hand caressing my cheeks and wiping the tears that were rolling down my face.“Kels…Kels, look at me. I'm here. I'm here for you.”I felt the voice was kind of familiar but my eyes couldn't focus. The cruel laughter still lingered in my mind. I felt the air getting thinner and I couldn't catch my breath. The next moment, I felt one's soft lips on mine. So gentle, so warm, and comforting.I felt secure. I felt comforted. I s
Kelly’s POVI don’t intend to hurt him but I need to shove the truth into his face so he’d realize what’s the problem. So he’d know what went wrong.“Are you okay, Miss?”I languidly turned to Luke driving in the driver's seat, “Do you think I can forget him?”“You will if you want, Miss,” he answered without taking his eyes off the road.I smiled. Luke had been my driver for almost two years. He should be the one who knew best what was really going on between Pierce and me. And for me, he was also a reliable friend.When we reached the condo unit, he opened the door for me. I went straight to the kitchen to drink water and when I was about to go to my room, I saw Luke talking to someone behind the half-closed door.“I will keep her safe, Sir,” Luke said and slightly bowed his head.The person outside tapped Luke’s shoulder and my heart skipped a beat after seeing a familiar hand with two rings on the ring finger. It was a wedding ring. His and mine wedding ring.I turned my back when
Kelly’s POVI checked in at a hotel. I didn’t have any better choice. I didn't want to go back to the condo. I wouldn’t be able to sleep in that room tonight after what happened.I could still remember the drone with a small light. There was a camera in that drone and someone saw my n*ked body. It was so scary and creepy.What was even more unacceptable? When I was screaming in horror, Pierce was fcking his woman!Again, he abandoned me.Even now, I still felt very angry and anxious. I felt like there are eyes everywhere, watching me secretly.“I called for food. You should still eat, Miss.”I looked at Luke. “Did you call the security of the condo tower?”“Yes, miss. I asked for a copy of the surveillance video around the tower. The unit is on the fourth floor so there’s a 50 percent chance that the culprit is outside the building.”“The other 50 percent?”He clenched his jaws. “The possibility that he’s one of the residents and he’s executing his crime while he’s inside his unit. We
Kelly’s POVI stopped when I almost bumped into Pierce as I was about to enter the meeting room. Our gazes met and my heart instantly raced. His serious face immediately softened after he saw me.“Kel—”“Good morning, Mr. Anderson.”His lips parted. I never called him that as everyone in the company knew we were best friends. But starting today, the line needed to be drawn.I walked past him and went straight to my usual chair whenever we had a meeting. From the corner of my eyes, I saw him looking at me and instead of going out, he went back to his chair which was just beside mine.“Can we talk later?” He asked as he looked at my face.I glanced at the employee who was putting documents on the table. Her hands slowed down because of what Pierce said.“I have another meeting after this, Mr. Anderson.”“Just…five minutes?”I lazily looked at him and didn’t answer immediately. I waited for the female employee to leave before I faced him completely.“We already talked. I told you to give
Kelly’s POVI was checking the footage of the surveillance video again when I accidentally pricked my own eye with my finger. I groaned and rubbed my eyes but it worsened.“What’s wrong, miss?”With my other eye, I saw Luke coming in that direction.“I pricked my eye.”“Allow me to check.”I put my hand down and lifted my face a little. He was hesitating to touch my chin but in the end, he did so he could properly check my eye.“It’s reddish now. Should we go to the hospital?”I laughed at his suggestion. I grabbed my phone and opened its front camera to check my eye.“I just pricked my eye. It’s nothing serious, Luke.”My forehead creased when I saw Pierce walk past my office with an angry expression. I couldn’t see properly because my eye felt sore but I’m certain it was him. What’s wrong with him?I just shrugged my shoulders and ignored him. I checked my eye again when my assistant knocked and entered. She was carrying a glass of juice and pasta. I asked for it because I suddenly
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