Kelly’s POV“You have a meeting with the model we want to hire for our products, Miss Kelly. After that, you have a meeting with the design team.”I nodded at Yara while we’re walking towards my office. I just finished my second meeting for today and I’m already tired. This day would drain all of my energy. This is harder than I expected. Of course, I know how the business industry works but I’ve been resting for so long that going back to being an executive is tiring. I need to adjust to my new life and I know it won’t be easy.I sat on my swivel chair, the same time my phone rang. I answered the call. “Hello, Emily.[I’m taking Snow on a lunch date.]I smiled, “Sure.”[But please…tell her nanny that I don’t have a budget for her. Why tag along?]I chuckled. “Let her be, Emily. Ana will take good care of her—”[No, thanks! Just call her now because I left her in your condo. I’m in the car with Snow. Hey, love, say hello to mommy…]I smiled even more after I heard my daughter’s voice.
Kelly’s POVPhoebe walked towards us and sat on the single couch. Pierce and I are just watching her. She crossed her arms and legs before she smirked again and tilted her head.Pierce sighed and shook his head. “Stop it, Phoebe. We’re not dating.”Phoebe’s smile slowly faded. She fixed her eyes on me and when I nodded, disappointment crossed her eyes.I sighed. I couldn’t believe her reaction. She looked so sad that I’m not dating her brother. She pressed her lips together and sat on the couch like a sulking child. I had no choice but to leave her at that and just continued eating.Pierce and I couldn’t talk again. He didn’t open another conversation and I didn’t initiate either. After our dinner, he immediately cleaned up.“I…should leave now.”I nodded at him and smiled. “Thank you for the dinner.”He gave me a smile too before he turned to Phoebe with a crumpled face. “Let’s go, brat.”Phoebe shook her head. “I want to bond with Kelly.”“She’s tired, Phoebe. She needs to rest.”“B
Kelly’s POVI was driving my car to the company early in the morning when I saw a familiar man standing on the road side. He’s talking to a man older than him and it seems to me that they’re arguing.I parked my car and slowly walked towards them.“Just accept it because I have an urgent meeting. Or if you want, you can just give me your contact and I’ll have my assistant contact you about the damage.”The older man scoffed. “What do you mean? Are you trying to get away? Not because you’re a rich foreigner doesn’t mean you can get away from this. You run into me! My back is hurting.”I slowed down and tilted my head. Mr. Walter clenched his jaws. He’s arguing with an older man on the street and I think the old man is actually harassing him.“Excuse me…” I stepped in, unable to watch the drama anymore.They both looked my way and the old man seemed shocked that I stepped in. He looked tense now—a sign that he’s actually lying about his pain.“Miss Monroe…”I smiled at Mr. Walter. “I sa
Kelly’s POV“Thanks for the dinner again, Mr. Walter.”He smiled as he closed the car’s door behind. “I should be the one thanking you for this night and just Caleb, please.”I bit my bottom lip and nodded. “I’m going inside now. Thanks for the ride.”I waved at him before I turned my back and went inside the condominium tower. I left my car in my company because he picked me up for our dinner. We talked about some random things. He actually offered to help me again but I refused. I already have someone by my side…Emily and I think she’s enough.“Mommy!” Snow’s energetic voice welcomed me after I entered the unit. I smiled at her as I carried her in my arms. I walked towards the living area and found someone sitting on the couch, collecting Snow’s toys and putting them in the box.“Pierce?” My forehead creased as I continued walking.He looked at me and smiled. “I was just waiting for you. Ana has a headache so I told her to sleep early.”I nodded. “Thanks.”He stood on his feet and f
Pierce’s POVI couldn’t stop smiling because of what happened. Kelly’s giving me another chance and I can feel that she’s letting me in slowly. She anticipated my kiss. It’s a waste that I didn’t get to kiss her. I missed her lips. I badly want to kiss her again but then, I should lie low because I know I shocked her last night.It wasn’t actually my intention. Kissing her. But when I saw her lips up close, my feelings seemed to explode. I couldn’t control myself and I wanted to feel her soft lips again.It’s been a few days since that almost-kiss happened and I’m still at the cloud because of it. Kelly can still affect me and clearly, I’m madly in love with her.My smile widened even more after I received a message from Kelly—from Snow, actually. She took a photo of herself while behind her was her mom sleeping. Whenever I visit Snow, she would always ask me to teach her about using a cellphone. She’s too young for that but I couldn’t say no and I’m actually very happy that I taught
Kelly’s POVToday is the weekend and I brought Snow to the shopping mall. I want to spend the weekend with my daughter and also to unwind. I’ve been stressed out because of work. And of course, Caleb’s confession has been lingering in my mind since the day he confessed. I was unable to answer him that day because I was too shocked to react. He just left after he received an emergency call but he made it sure to me that he’ll come back and talk to me again. He wants to court me and he confessed in front of Pierce.“Daddy, look!”My attention was stolen by the family eating on the other table. The little girl was smiling so wide at her father.Bothered, I looked at Snow and caught her smiling while watching the father, mother and daughter. They’re complete. Something I’ve been wanting to give my own child but I’m too scared to take the risk.I caressed Snow’s arm to get her attention. I smiled at her and motioned for her food. Instead of eating, she stared at me with her doe eyes.“Momm
Kelly’s POV“More! More!” Snow said happily.I smiled and inserted more tokens. They’re playing basketball. Pierce was carrying her on his shoulders so she could shoot the ball while I was standing beside them, giving Snow the balls.She wasn’t scoring but she’s enjoying. Pierce was also laughing with her and I couldn’t help my smile as I watched them. I never thought this would ever happen. I thought Snow is already happy with only me beside her, but seeing her now, I get it that she could be beyond happy with her father.After the arcade, we went to the restaurant to eat. It’s dinner time and I can see that Snow is already tired. While eating, her eyes are already hooded.I didn’t bring my car, so we rode Pierce’s car since he offered a ride. I didn’t refuse because aside from Snow being already sleepy and tired, I wanted to talk to him.After what I witnessed today, I’ve decided. I want to tell Pierce everything and admit to him that Snow is his daughter. It scares me. I’m nervous.
Kelly’s POVWearing a simple dress, I went out of Pierce’s car. Again, I watched him as he opened the door behind the driver seat and Snow went out.I felt a hollow in my heart as I watched them. Pierce fixes Snow’s dress while they’re smiling at each other. Last night, because of Klay’s unexpected call, I was unable to tell Pierce about Snow. I was so occupied by the fear of the possibilities that it completely slipped off my mind.“Kelly…” Pierce’s gentle voice calling me brought me back to reality.He walked towards me and stared at my face. “Don’t worry about anything. He can’t take you away again.”This morning, Pierce accompanied me to the police station to report about Klay’s sudden call. We brought Snow with us because I couldn’t calm my mind.“He can never touch you again,” Pierce whispered as he leaned closer to me and planted a soft kiss on my temple.His gesture made my heart race again. I looked up at him again and stared into his brown and loving eyes. That’s when the do