Emily’s POVI was sitting on the stool chair in front of the bar counter when a man sat beside me. I turned to him and he stared at me knowingly before he nodded and walked away.I immediately followed him to the VIP room of this bar and locked the door.We made it look like we’re hooking up, so even if someone’s watching, no suspicions would arise.He bowed his head. “I’m at your service, Miss. What do you want me to do?”He was my dad’s loyal butler. When dad was forced to leave the mafia organization because of his condition, his loyal men departed and separated ways but they left their contact and now I need them.I lifted my chin. “I need you to find someone and investigate someone.”He nodded. “I just need the name, Miss.”I handed him the piece of paper where I wrote Matt, Attorney Lee and Connor Foster’s name. He immediately accepted and read it.“I’ll do everything I can do, Miss.”“Stay for two more hours,” I said when he bowed, asking permission to leave.I pointed at the t
Kelly’s POVI smiled at Pierce while the female staff was helping me pick out a wedding gown. He was staring at me intensely. His eyes were soft and full of admiration. I couldn’t help but to feel flush. I felt butterflies in my stomach as well as shivers in my body.Pierce Anderson. The man who protected me. The man I fell in love with. My first love. My first heartbreak. Who would’ve thought we’ve come this far? I didn’t know that after I left, he’d find me and wait for me. I wasn’t expecting him to wait for me, actually. I readied myself in case I came back that he’s married. But…he didn’t marry. He waited for me even without the assurance.“I like this one,” I said to the staff when I found one.Pierce walked towards me to look at the gown I chose. He smiled after he saw the design. He turned to me and caressed my shoulder. “That’s the same design you wore when we first got married.”I chuckled. “You remember my wedding gown?”He smiled and nodded. “How can I forget the day you sa
Kelly’s POVOne of my epic birthday celebrations was this. All because I am with the people I love. My new found friends. My old family and rekindled love. I didn’t dream of something big. I wanted a simple life with the man I love and the family we’ll build together. I don’t even care if we live in a small house. As long as we’re happy, full of love and financially stable to support our family. Fortunately, Pierce gave me everything all at once.“It’s a tiger!” Snow screamed happily but pouted after we failed to guess what she’s trying to copy. We've been playing charades since just finished eating.“That’s not how a tiger acts!” Phoebe said laughing.Snow shook her head. “No! I saw a tiger on TV and that’s like that!”I smirked and shook my head. I felt Pierce playing with my fingers. When I looked at him, he was staring at my fingers while playing with it. His eyes were specifically focused on my ring finger and I know what’s going on in his mind. I bit my bottom lip while watching
Kelly’s POV“This is the school.” Phoebe showed me the picture of the school she chose for Snow. The architectural character of the building was fascinating and it looked decent.“It’s a private school, Kelly. The curriculum is good and the teachers are all decent and professionals. Snow would like it there.”I smiled as I lifted my face to look at her. We’re in my office and she came here after her class today to show me the school she chose.“You think so?”“Yes! The school is also not far from Pierce’s company so you won’t have to worry too much.”I nodded. “We’ll enroll her there.”She smiled, very thrilled and pleased. “I’ll come! The enrollment will start next week. So, after your wedding three days from now, I’ll help Snow prepare for enrollment.”I nodded again. “That’s good. Thank you, Phoebe.”She smirked and took her ipad back. I stared at her as she sat on the couch inside my office. She’s still a kid. She was so scared when she realized she might get pregnant after what h
Kelly’s POV“She was shot and she’s pregnant. Please take care of her,” Pierce pleaded with the nurses when they gave us stretchers where Pierce gently laid me.The doctor immediately attended us. My arm was bleeding heavily which scared Pierce more. He was pale when the doctors told him to stay outside the emergency room. I stared at him for a few seconds, giving him assurance that everything will be okay, before the door of the emergency room parted us completely.I swallowed hard as I bit my bottom lip and endured the pain. I have to stay strong for the baby inside me. I won’t die here.“We’ll put you to sleep and start the surgery now, Mrs. We have to stop the bleeding and repair the damaged tissue. Please trust us and pray in your sleep.”I nodded at the kind doctor before she ordered one of the nurses to give me anesthesia.Slowly, I drifted into a deep slumber, dragging me to the dreamland where I saw myself, Pierce and our loved ones, happily bonding in a beautiful place with
Pierce’s POVDad left after our short conversation. I thought deeply about everything he said and I’m starting to get it now. Dad won't intervene with the things I can resolve on my own. He’s always like that. If he sees that I can still fight, he will not do anything.“Pierce…”I immediately looked at Kelly when I heard her voice. I rushed to her side and held her hand.“Are you okay? How do you feel? Are you hungry? Thirsty?” I don’t know what to do because I’m panicking.I shook my head as I remembered the first thing I should do. “I’m gonna call the doctor—”She held my hand, stopping me even before I left.She smiled and pulled me closer to her. “There's a nurse call button, Pierce.”I sucked my breath and looked at the button near the bed. I was about to press it when Kelly pulled my neck closer and kissed me on the lips.It’s like magic. My fear, panic and all the negative thoughts lingering in my mind disappeared as soon as our lips touched.She immediately pulled away and car
Kelly’s POVPierce came back with a cake. I smiled when he prepared it and gave me a piece on the plate. He was staring at my face again and since he’s been doing that all this time, I didn't confront him about it.“Kelly…”“Hmm?” I drank the water he gave me.“I saw Klay Carver.”My chew slowed down until it completely stopped. I lifted my face and looked at him worriedly.“Are you okay? Did he say or do something?”He shook his head and extended his arm, giving me a flash drive. “He wants me to give this to you.”My forehead creased as I dropped my gaze to the small and black rectangular thing on his palm.“What’s that?”He shrugged his shoulders and gently put it in my hand. “I’ll ask my assistant to bring my laptop or ipad here.”I nodded and looked at the flash drive in my hand before I looked into his eyes again. “Did he say something bad? Did he…”He held my hand, stopping me. He smiled and caressed my cheek with his other hand.“Don’t worry, Kels. He didn't come to fight. He w
Kelly’s POVWe were so excited while preparing our wedding. The excitement I felt now overpassed the excitement I felt when I first married him. But…the grand wedding we’ve been preparing won’t be possible for now.Standing in front of me was Pierce. I said I won’t let the circumstances and our enemies affect the spin of our world. We will continue this life without getting affected by them, but looking at us now, I’d say we’re badly affected.“I’ll marry you again after all this mess,” Pierce whispered.I smiled at him. He held my hand so tight as we faced the judge in front of us. We decided to do a civil wedding for now. I actually told him that we can delay our wedding until this mess is over, but he said we can just get married again after the mess.I feel suffocated. I feel like we're chained to the darkness and we're struggling to grasp the light. I’m tired of fighting and if this continues, I feel like I’m going to break down.However, my heart feels light now. I have no regre