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
Kelly’s POVWe sent Pierce’s family and our Snow to the airport on the night after our wedding. I didn’t know why dad, Pierce’s father, wanted to leave immediately. It’s probably because of the mess but I didn’t ask because I trust him.“Bye, mommy. Bye, daddy.” Snow was so happy while waving at us. Pierce’s arm was wrapped around my waist with his hand against my stomach.Dad was carrying Snow while they’re entering the airport terminal. I already feel sad just by the thought of my daughter sleeping without me but I know this is for the best. I can’t keep her by my side when there’s a threat to our lives.I felt Pierce kiss my hair after they disappeared from our sight.“We’ll pick her up once this is over,” he whispered.Actually, he wanted me to leave too. He said it’s safer for me and the baby in my tummy if we leave for another country but I don’t wanna leave him here. Besides, the enemy is my uncle. I have to bring him down on my own. To somehow give justice to my mother’s death
Kelly’s POVPierce explained what he wants to happen. He’s asking help from Emily and Emily will use her father’s resources. I don’t know why she would do this when she hates her father’s illegal business to death. But when I saw how Emily stared at Matt, who’s still sleeping in her bedroom, I remembered how she indirectly confessed to me about her feelings for my cousin.“Klay is taking down all the big leaders of his organization. Of the bosses is my father, actually. And from the information my men gathered, there are only three big bosses left.”I nodded at Emily as she explained everything she discovered.“How many bosses are there?” Pierce asked.“Seven bosses. My father, his biological father, some businessmen and an unknown politician.”“Do you think we can team up with Klay?” Emily asked and I figured she’s asking me when Pierce turned to me.My forehead creased. “Why would we team up with him?”“He has resources, Kelly. And look at him…taking down the bosses one by one by hi
Emily’s POV‘She’s just manipulating you!’‘You’re choosing that whore over me? I am your twin brother!’‘She’s not for you, Matt! There are women in the world. Why would you settle for someone like her?’‘I shouldn’t have dragged you to this country!’Those were the painful words Mason left before he left yesterday and even until now, I can still hear it ringing inside my head. I tried to ignore it, but I just can’t.‘You chose to lose your younger brother. Don’t ever call me again.’I squeezed my eyes closed. I love Matt and the last thing I want to happen to him is lose the people he loves just like what happened to me. I’m not like my father. I won’t insist on things that are not for me. And if…if Matt’s gonna lose his twin brother for choosing me, I’d rather him leave me even if it will hurt and I will be miserable again.He was the only one who saw me as a human. He treasures me even when I told him about my past. He made me feel loved. He values my feelings. I love him…“Miss.”
Kelly’s POVI was walking back and forth in front of the emergency rooms. Mason and Emily are inside and the doctors are operating on them. It was said that Mason still managed to get Emily out of the car while his head was bleeding badly before he lost his consciousness. I don’t know what actually happened. Some witnesses said they’re fighting inside the car and some said a car from another line overtook the other line and almost bumped into Emily’s car causing chaos on the road.Whatever really happened, I don’t care about it anymore. All I could think about is their safety.“KELLY!” Diane Foster came and slapped me on the cheek. She’s crying so hard and was about to slap me again when Pierce stood in front of me and stopped Diane’s hand.“Don’t you dare hurt my wife twice or I’m gonna drag you out of this place.”Diane laughed sarcastically before she landed her sharp eyes on me. “Look what you did to my son, Kelly!”“This isn’t Kelly’s fault. It was an accident!”Diane slapped Pie
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