Kelly’s POV[Tell me you secured the documents I gave you, Kelly.]I inserted the flash drive on my new laptop and typed the password I input. The photos of the documents he gave are here. Complete.“It burned down with my condo unit, Attorney.”[What? Kelly! That’s the only copy of the investigation file. The investigator died right after your grandmother died. That’s the only thing we have against your mother’s siblings.]I smiled bitterly. “That’s why I’m asking for your advice, Attorney. I have nothing against them anymore. Do you know a way to get a copy of the documents? Maybe the investigator still has a copy?”[There’s no other copy, Kelly. Now, I don’t know how to help you anymore.]I sighed after he ended the call. I know lying to him is wrong because he’s just trying to help me but I can’t help it. I need to secure everything I have even if it means lying to everyone around me.“Is something wrong?” That’s Emily, drinking wine.She took me and Snow to her condo unit. Actual
Kelly’s POVI was driving home at exactly 6 PM when I saw someone familiar sitting in front of a convenience store. She’s drinking a canned beer and I don’t think she’s fine. From my point of view, she has a problem and I don’t have the heart to leave her like that because I treat her like my own sister.I stopped the car in front of her and rolled the window.“Phoebe.”She lifted her face and I saw how sad her eyes were. My forehead creased and I immediately got out of the car. I walked towards her and sat on the empty chair across from her.“Why are you here alone? Are you okay?”She stared into my eyes. “Why did you marry my brother even when you know that he was not in love with you years ago?”I was taken aback. I pressed my lips together as I stared at her face, unable to say anything. She has a problem and it involves her heart.She laughed without humor and drank her beer. “I’m sorry. That was very sensitive of me.”I took a deep breath and sat properly. “Your brother is impor
Kelly’s POVI saw Phoebe sitting on the couch while staring at the opened television. She looked bothered and I felt the burden she’s carrying. If Emily’s hunch was right. That she’s actually in love with Caleb, I don’t know how to make her feel better. All I could say to her was forget about her feelings but who am I to say that when I can’t even forget about my feelings for Pierce. When after all these years…it’s still him.I sat beside Phoebe, earning her attention. She looked at me and turned the television off.“Did you call your parents?”She shook her head. “I don’t want them to feel that I have a problem.”I sighed. “Phoebe, they are your family. You can talk to them.”“They won’t understand.”“Pierce will,” I said without even thinking. I guess my instinct was to always trust him and it grew in me.She looked at me and smiled sadly. “He understood, but I can’t tell him everything. I’m…afraid of what will happen.”Fear. It’s always what’s stopping us from doing things we want
Pierce’s POV“STOP IT!” I angrily pushed Lexi away when she tried to kiss me. I glanced at my phone and cursed after Kelly continued refusing to answer my calls.“Fck!” I cursed out loud and threw my phone on the bed.Lexi’s looking at me while she’s almost n*ked. With a white towel wrapped around her body, she’s standing in front of me, trying so hard to seduce me.“You can’t just do this to me, Pierce! I left and gave you time to think but that doesn’t mean you’re going back to her. She’s someone else’s leftover—”“Stop talking to her like that, Lexi! You’re insulting the woman I love!”She gasped. “No! I am the one you love, Pierce. Not that b*tch! I was your first love and I will be your last!”I slowly shook my head, glaring at her. “You’re crazy.”“Yes! I’m crazy! So crazy for you, Pierce. And you made me like this!”“Don’t blame me for what you’ve become! It was your choice, Lexi.”“My choice? You said you love me and I gave up everything for you! You told me you love me but yo
Kelly’s POVI woke up at 4 AM. I slept on the couch and since it’s big, I had a good and comfortable sleep. I went to the common bathroom and washed my face. I tied my hair in a messy bun before I went to the kitchen and started cooking breakfast. After cooking, I decided to go jogging. After leaving a note on the dining table, I locked the door of Emily’s apartment and went to the elevator. I put my earbuds on and stretched my arms.The thing I heard last night while talking to Pierce was still lingering in my mind. I can’t forget it.The pain and disappointment I felt when I heard her voice in the background. It was so heartbreaking. I understand that we have no relationship but he gave me his assurance. He told me that he’ll wait for me. He told me that…he’s in love with me.If this is another misunderstanding, I don’t know what to do anymore.The neighborhood was clean and silent. I jogged for almost 30 minutes and was walking back to the condominium tower when I saw Luke at the o
Kelly’s POV“Kelly—”“Let’s talk some other time, Pierce. I still need to talk to Luke’s siblings.” I cut him off when I ran into him while walking towards the morgue.Emily called me and told me that he already informed Luke’s siblings about what happened. I’m going to meet them now.“Kelly, I can’t let another day pass without you hearing my explanations—”I faced him and he stopped walking. “I need time, Pierce. I already have so many problems.”He stared at my face. Pain was visible in his eyes. “Kelly, I lost you once and I don’t wanna lose you again. I’m scared that if I let this pass without giving you my explanation I’d lose my chance again. Kelly, I…I love you so much and I’m willing to wait even if it takes a decade, but I can’t wait in peace knowing that you misunderstood what happened…”I swallowed hard. “T-Then go! Explain it to me. Now!”His brown eyes softened. “She went to my unit last night and purposely spilled her coffee on her dress… She…asked to borrow my shirt an
Kelly’s POV“Mommy!” Snow ran to me as soon as she saw me. Tears were streaming down her face as she hugged me.I glanced at Phoebe as I carried Snow in my arms.“What’s wrong?”“She saw Luke in the news. I didn’t know that she was watching television. I was…cooking her pancakes when I heard her crying.”I sighed and hugged my daughter. “Shh! Hush now, sweetie.”“Mommy, what h-happened to uncle L-Luke?”I bit my bottom lip and shook my head. “U-Uncle Luke is…gone, sweetheart.”She cried harder. “Why?”I caressed her cheeks as I sat on the couch and put her on my lap. “Shhh! Uncle Luke became an angel, sweetie.”She paused and looked at me. “J-Just like grandma and grandpa?”I nodded and smiled at her. “Yes, pumpkin.”“I won’t see him again just like grandma and grandpa?”I touched her chest where her heart is. “They will stay here. They will guide you until you grow up like a fine lady.”Her lips trembled. “C-Can they promise?”I hugged her and looked at Phoebe with teary eyes. She wa
Kelly’s POV“Who are you?” I shot an eyebrow up as I saw a man standing in front of my mother’s grave.He checked me from head to foot and then smiled. “You must be Kate’s daughter.”I clenched my jaws. “I said who are you?”He lifted his chin and his smile faded. “I could be an enemy or an ally. What do you want me to be?”“It depends on your intention,” I said, gritting my teeth.He chuckled. “You’re indeed a Foster. Bold and strong.”I can now clearly see his face. He has thick eyebrows, long eyelashes, red lips, pointed proud nose and angled jaw. He has thin stubbles on his jaws and chin and he looked like he’s just the same age as Pierce.He took a step forward and offered me his hand, asking for a handshake. “Matt Foster.”My forehead creased. “Foster?”He smirked. “Hello, cousin.”I was alarmed because of that. He’s a Foster. There’s a big chance he’s an enemy.“I’m Connor and Diane Foster’s son. Eldest.”I gritted my teeth as I stared at his face. I know they have sons. Twins.
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