Kelly’s POVBefore going to work, I stopped by the nearest coffee shop to buy a coffee. I was scrolling through my cellphone while falling in line.“Cappuccino on ice, please.”While waiting for my order, I sat on the nearest table, still looking at my phone when suddenly, a familiar scent of a male perfume filled my nose. A man suddenly sat on the seat in front of me.My lips parted and my heart raced when I lifted my face and saw him.“Uh…” I don’t know what to say.He scratched his temple and stared into my eyes. “I’m sorry, there are no vacant seats anywhere.”I roamed my eyes round and he’s right.Slowly, I just nodded my head and looked at my phone again, distracting myself when I’m already distracted by his presence.Why is he here? His company wasn’t in this area.“It’s…you,” he broke the silence.I cursed inside my head when I remember I’m just wearing light makeup today.I lifted my face again and smiled at him. “What is it, sir?”He cleared his throat. “The event. Auction.”
Kelly’s POVSnow is fine now. The doctor said it was just a fever and nothing complicated. And although I don’t want to leave her in the hospital, I need to go to work today. Besides, today I’m gonna meet the person that will represent me in the shareholders' meeting at my dad’s company. I won’t allow Klay to reign in my father’s company anymore.“I’m just gonna meet someone,” I told Mary, whose forehead immediately creased.“Hmm…” She hummed suspiciously and smirked.I just shook my head and grabbed my bag before I walked towards the elevator. As long as I’m not setting her on a date with Luke, she won’t stop teasing me. I know she’d shut her mouth once she faced the guy she likes.I came early to the karaoke bar where I asked to meet her. She’s a party animal, so no one would suspect that she’s meeting someone here.While I was sitting on the couch, I was scrolling on my phone, reading articles about Klay and his leadership. The public doesn’t know what kind of a person he is. The f
Klay’s POVI was sitting on the swivel chair, playing with the pen in my fingers. Today, I’m having a meeting with the shareholders and the new shareholder. The new shareholder owned the largest share and I’m about to get kicked out of my position. However, it’s fine. All because I know that it was her.Kelly is still angry and she’s starting to take everything back. I’m willing to give her everything. I’m willing to ruin everyone for her. She just has to let me explain and give me another chance. I can give everything back to her and even give her everything I have.I glanced at my wristwatch. The meeting will be at 10 AM, but it’s just 9 AM. I can no longer wait to see her again. If I can, I’ll fly to wherever she is and beg for forgiveness.Kelly… I’m not that evil, babe. Just give me another chance and I’ll do everything that you want.When the clock hit 10 AM, I sat properly on the swivel chair and anticipated her arrival. The shareholders came one by one until the very last one
Pierce’s POV“Where’s Phoebe?” I asked mom when I got home and Phoebe’s not around. It’s already 6 PM and she’s still not home. I really don’t like her friends who are always dragging her to different parties.Mom was reading a book in her bed when I barged in her room unannounced. She looked at me and put her book and reading glass down. “She said she’s gonna practice swimming in her school. She’ll be home any minute from now.”My forehead creased. “We have a pool, mom.”She smiled. “Let her do things her way, son. She’s an adult.”“Still…”“Don’t be so overprotective of your sister. Why don’t you tell me about yourself first? I noticed the changes in you. Why do you look so happy since last week, son?”That calmed me down. I roamed my eyes around, looking for dad.Mom sighed. “Your dad visited a friend.”I walked towards her and sat on the bed beside her. I looked her in the eyes. I’ve been wanting to tell her about my encounters with Kelly—with Elle, but I definitely know that she’
Kelly’s POVI palmed my forehead as I walked back and forth because of worry. Klay abducted Phoebe and he’s demanding me to meet him. I know him. He will hurt anyone just to get what he wants.I bit my bottom lip and stared at Snow who’s fell asleep on the couch. She’s lying there comfortably while hugging a soft and small pillow.What should I do? Should I call Pierce? That would reveal my identity. But…Klay has already learned about me. I’m also aware that he already knows the name I’m hiding behind. He just won’t stop until I go back to him.I called Luke over to look after Snow while I’m gone. I need to get Phoebe back myself. The last thing I want to do in this game of revenge is involve Pierce and his family so I’ll do this on my own.“Sweetie, mommy has to go somewhere.”She smiled sweetly. “Are you going to bring daddy home, mommy?”I swallowed hard and smiled at her. Not your daddy but your auntie, honey.I turned and he’s just silently watching me. I nodded at him after kiss
Kelly’s POVHe wants me to stay for a month but I can’t last a month without my daughter. What should I do? Klay won’t let Phoebe home if I don’t agree to his terms.I palmed my forehead and bit my bottom lip. I was unable to sleep thinking about Phoebe and Snow. Of course, I would always choose my daughter over anyone or anything but the trade shouldn’t involve people who are not even involved in my problems in life in the first place.I’ve thought of a decision that I don’t know if I will regret or not. But I will do this for everyone. I don’t care about my revenge anymore. I want peace for the people I love.I walked towards the glass wall in the room where I stayed all night and lifted the blinds. The beautiful ocean blessed my eyes with its fascinating beauty but I couldn’t bring myself to appreciate nature's beauty. This was one the picture I imagined in my head, but not the feelings I dreamed of. I feel so lonely and empty.The door behind me swung open and even if I don’t look
Kelly’s POVIt’s just 5 AM when I decided to go out and swim. I saw an infinity pool and might as well enjoy my stay here—my imprisonment, I mean. I saw hundreds of clothes in the walk-in closet of the room I’m staying in and I’m currently wearing black two piece.I don’t wanna look like I’m having fun here, but I’m already in the prison world. Should I make myself feel down until I can no longer grasp hope?Hope. I laughed in my head as I continued swimming. Snow is the only hope I have and I tried asking Klay to let me have my phone even just for a few seconds. I wanna hear Snow’s voice but he didn’t give my phone back.When I got tired of swimming, I went back inside the house. I met Klay in the hallway with messy hair and a creased forehead.“Where were you?”I stared at him and touched the knot of my bathroom. “Swimming is forbidden too?”He sucked his breath and looked away. I saw his jaws clenched but I didn't care. So what if he’s pissed? I will piss him off until he can no lo
Kelly’s POVIt was one sunny day but I felt so bored and lonely inside the cozy, cold room. It’s been two days since Klay brought me here and I’m dying to see my daughter. I feel like I’m going crazy. I wonder how she is. For God’s sake, she’s just five years old and she has to experience this. I hope Phoebe is staying with her. Or I don’t care if she brought my daughter to her parents’ home. As long as my daughter isn’t crying at night, calling my name desperately.God! I can’t endure this anymore…A series of soft knocks interrupted my thoughts. I quickly wiped the tears at the side of my eyes as I stared at the closed door.“Kelly, I prepared our lunch. We have plenty of seafood here. I know you love seafood.”I laughed sarcastically. Does he think I’d be moved by his efforts? I will eat those seafood but I still won’t forgive him. I’m not stupid to starve myself because I hate him.I pulled myself up and opened the door. His eyes raked my whole as his lips parted. I just stared at
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