Richard's POV***
After hearing that she left,I was all of the sudden filled with anger not with her but with myself .I hated myself how I treated her ,how I turn my back on her .I still remember that afternoon that even if I said those things to her she again tried to come towards me with the hope that I will believed her but I flinch her away. And its been almost three weeks and still she didn't even call me back once nor replied my texts even if she read it .And I know for sure that she was truly mad with me and I deserved it .
2 weeks ago: flashback ~~~
When mom called me and told about Erica has left for Boston startled me but the most surprising was that she didn't told mom the real reason why she was going in fact she lied ,she lied to why exactly she is leaving.
Upon hearing mom out,a feeling of guilt runs through me as my mind came back to track because as to how can I ever thought that she would do such a shameless act towards some other man ,Damn!!!.
On that day she confessed to me that she loved me her words had full of sincerity and affection but me being a jerk and a*shole made fun of her feelings but she didn't say anything and today when I told her to get out from my life ,she did it without any protest,why are you like this,why are you so weak ?
I punch my desk with my hand in fist before I yell,
"Fu*k" then I heard a dragged of shoe and I lifted head up only to see my PA standing in front of the door with a horror.
I sigh and sat back on my chair and said in a calm voice,
"what is it Peary ??"She walk forward and stop in front of my desk and said
"here is the file sir,about the Mexico project "and she handed the file."and sir Mr Barbara wants to meet you ,he asked when can you meet him in order to discuss about the upcoming project with their company"I put down the file on my desk and rubbed my forehead and then said,
"Thursday inform him that""yes,sir"she replied and she walk out.
I began to go throw the file but then I wasn't able to concentrate ,so I kept all my work aside and walk out of my cabin. And I said,
"Peary "She stood up and said
"yes,sir""cancel all the meetings for today"I order and she nodded before I walk away.
I was on my way home but something inside tell me that it won't be a home anymore without her,without her being there its all a warehouse .....For Christ sake what am I thinking !!!I'll fell better when I drink ,yes!!
"driver,take me to the bar"
"yes,sir"and we drove away.
~~~flashback end~~~~
I really can't concentrate on my work and its been like this ever since she left me ,I even messed up in two of my meetings and now ,I am still in my office but really can't get her out of my mind. So ,I stood up from my desk and dash out of my office and went to the club .Even if I am in the club I can't get her out of my mind still now,I have been drinking ever since she left, I even tend to see her face in every face of the girls present here,so I rush out from there and went straight home but as I came in ,I saw my mom seated in the living room and I rushed towards her and stoop in front of her and said,
"mom,what are you doing here?"
She stood up and crossed her arms over her chest and angrily said,"I should asked you that what have you been doing Mr Richard winkleman and why have you been drinking at this hour?"
I narrowed my head and just stood there in silence .Then I felt her hand cup my face and lift it to face her.
"what happen dear?why are you acting this way?did something happen between you and Erica ?tell me my baby"
"mom,I screwed up everything ,its me who didn't believed her ,its me who told her to get away from my life ....",my tears rolled out. I can't believe myself I am crying for her ,crying for someone for the first time.
"baby,don't cry, its okay everyone has misunderstanding in their lifes and you just did and it doesn't mean it can't be solved"she said as she pat my back.
"mom ,I am a pathetic man"
"no,son you are not..."I cut her off
"no mom,I am ,she came to me with the hope that the one she loved will believed her and helped her but me ,I am not feat to love her even if I realised that I love he........"my eyes widen as I confessed my feelings and I sat straight on my back since I was hugging my mom earlier and as I turn to see my mom,she was smiling and staring at me.
"mom did I just said I love her?"I said in astonishment.
She nodded her head and smile,"yes you just did son and I am so happy that you love her back"
"but mom,she is really mad at me,she didn't call me nor text me back"I stated as I fisted my hands.
"she sure is,this morning I called on her cellphone but it turn out to be switch off and so ,I called her mother and I asked her about it and she didn't seems to know the truth ,which you told me just now but she did suspect her that something was off about her and then later she called me up when she found out the real reason but she didn't explain the exact reason as to why she left,I think there is more ?",
she statedI nodded my head and asked,
"did you asked how she is?"she did told me that before she confessed they did heard her crying sometimes but she just made some lame excuses,oh!!dear Erica "she said with a sadness .
"mom what should I do to get her back?"I asked but then a voice startled both me and mom.
"you should go and win her back after all you are the son of Winkleman and Winkleman are fighters and we never give up on what we truly want,right darling"dad said as he walk towards us.
Mom shook her head as she smile to what he said before she stood up and held him.
I also stood up and smile and said
"yes dad ,I can't give up on her not this time""so what are we waiting for lets go now?"dad said.
"now??"both mom and me said together and stare at him in astonishment.
"yes,I have everything set and after all we can have a little family vacation and Richard starting from next month you aren't going to get any vacation because you are going to take over my place"he said with a smile.
"I don't need any vacation if the girl I want is beside me"I said with a smirk.
They both look into each other eyes and smiled at each other.
After packing our luggage ,we went to airport and when we reach we went inside our private jet and flew off to Boston. Hours of travelling we finally reached Boston,and then we drove away to Day's resident ,we were in the car and we have reached the main core of the state so,I thought that we can now get out and go inside her house but then the car didn't stop in fact we were driving away in some isolated place where there are only woods on both side .We drove for about thirty minutes and then all of the sudden I saw a house between the woods and finally we reach and the driver pulled over in front of the house ,where I saw Mr and Mrs Day waiting for us at the doorway .
We all came out and mom and dad greeted her parents whereas I was looking around searching for her to catch a glimpse of her but she wasn't anywhere ,so I took out my cellphone and began to type.
"I AM HERE OUTSIDE YOUR HOUSE TO TAKE YOU HOME TO OUR HOUSE" and press the send and then within a second she read my text,I smiled as I saw the read word appear.
And after that I look through the house from here and I smiled as how the house is beautifully constructed, even though its not that big but I also noticed that there are only two windows in the down floor and on the upper floor there is only a ventilat.....wait!!!who is there??Then I saw her green eyes behind that ventilation looking at me but as our eyes meet, she disappeared behind those wall and a smile formed in my face.
Finally ,I found her....
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Erica's POV***I can't believe he is here,did he came here to take me with hi...m,no way,he will never do tha...but wait he text me that he came to take me with him.... but hell with he taking me back ,I am never going to talk nor step out from my house. Then a knock on my door got me out from my thought,"baby,come down, your aunt,uncle and Richard are here",mom said from outside my door."okay,I'll be there in a sec,"I replied from,"okay!! be quick"mom said and she went down.I stood up from my bed and walk towards my dressing table and look myself into the mirror whether I look fine or not,then realization hit me again,What the hell??am I doing,Erica you look just fine ,you don't need to look yourself up on mirror for him, yes!!!!. With that I went down,and there I saw him, Mr .Arrogant smirking at me but then I turn away from him and walk towards aunt and uncle.And as they saw me ,aunt stood up and gave me a tight hug,I hug her back and as we parted."how are you my daughter??"she
Erica's POV***"what do you mean,you aren't coming?"he yelled "I said I don't want to come so,I won't come"I leisurely said as I adjust my bed covers."but why??"he asked still looking at me by my side."nothing particular but I just don't want to""but there mus...."I cut him off "nothing ,I don't have any reason and will you please go out,I want to get some sleep"I said as I turn towards him to face him."tell me at least why...." I closed his mouth with my hand and said,"shut up !!now go to bed we'll talk tomorrow ",and I began to push him but he was so strong that he wasn't moving a bit."no I won't leave until ,you give me a reason"he demanded and cross his arm over his chest and glare at me.I stare at him for a second and then I replied ,"okay fine ,if you really want to stay here than stay because I am going to my parents room to sleep",I went and grab my pillow and just as I was about to pass him ,he grab my wrist and said,"wait you don't have to go anywhere but by tomorrow
Erica's POV***When he told me that he would be there for me from now on,just those simple words really moved my heart so much that I wasn't able to stop my tears from falling ,I cried to my heart, where he was still there comforting me.After a minute or so,I settle down and then I realised that I had been crying while hugging him. I got a part from him and wipe my tears which were still on my cheeks.Then he said,"you alright now!!"I lift my head up to see his face and he gave me a small smile,"mm....yes I am fine and sorry for crying like that"I said with my cheeks turning red in embarrassment for my action.He then rub my cheeks with his thumb and said,"no worry,you can cry on my chest whenever you like because I'll be always here for you from now on,got it""o-okay"I replied shyly."okay so you want to continue or..."he said and stare me for a second ,then"maybe some other time ,we can tal...."I cut him off in between,"no,I want to continue"I protest.He stare at me with conc
Richard's POV***As we kept on talking about her past ,I notice that she was finding it difficult to expressed it and every time she speak ,she always had this sadness face and wanted to cry but she tried to act though in front of me,she pushed her tears and sadness away by forcing a smile on her face. And when I asked her if she knew why the people in this small community was abusing her ,she told me the reason but like she said its so absurd of them to think of that, wanting to be the only richest persons ,oh!!fu*k the richness ,how can they ever tried to think of harming my Erica and also how can they blame Erica and her parents for the factories which were sat up by those fu*ker Melvin and his parents !!I am not going to seat back and watch Erica's family suffer specially Erica .I don't understand why she is so weak but no matter what ,I am going to protect her this time.I called up my lawyer ,who is a friend of mine to check on the paper work for the factories here set up by tho
Erica's POV***He asked me to sleep with him which was beyond my imagination I mean his kissed was only I had expected but now ,he is asking me to sleep with him,oh God ,I can't find any other words but to accept it."I'll love to sleep with the one and only person I have loved but mom, dad and your parents might come up"I statedHe shook his head before he ensured me ,"don't worry I won't cross my limit and also my and your parents went out so you don't have to worry",he gave a smile.I smile back before pecking his lips. And stare into his dazzling brown eyes and all of the sudden I could see full of love and lust in his eyes."ready!!!"he asked with a smirk .I shyly nodded my head then his lips meet mine and he kiss me with full of passion before he began to kiss my jaw followed by my neck .He kept on kissing on my neck for sometime and he lift his head up to look at me ,I gave a small smile which he return it with a smile and then our lips meet again . As we were kissing he lift
Erica's POV***As I fell on the floor ,I felt a sting on my hand and blood at the same time and I saw shoes and also hands shaking me before I lose my conscious .****I slowly open my eyes and I was welcome with brightness and full of whites and IV drip on my wrist and finally ,I realised that I am in the hospital."hospital ..."I mumble to myself,then I heard my mom crying ,so I called out for her."mo..m"but then they couldn't hear me since they were outside and I am inside this room with no living being and only this machines .Mom don't cry,I am fine,mom..Then finally a nurse drop in and as she saw me,she smiled and came near me and began to check me and then asked,"how are you feeling miss?""I am fine ,now "I replied her "okay,doctor will be here soon"she said."excuse me nurse ,can I see my family?"I asked."yes,I'll send them in now"she said before walking out.I lift my left hand up which was now covered with bandages also my thumb on the right hand and I kept on stari
Erica's POV***After two hours of traveling,we finally reach our sweet home but then its no longer sweet anymore,when I saw some people in front of my house. Then by seeing them I clench on Richard's hand still keeping my eyes on those people.I saw mom,dad,Aunt Corey and Uncle Robert getting down from their car and approaching them. Then a minute or so they began to talk but more like arguing. I was just praying from inside not to start a war like before I mean its not like those wars ,where guns and bombs were used but like they started abusing ,hitting us with stones or kicking,punching and so on.I was just staring at them with worry and concerned then I felt someone clenching tight on my hand and I turn my head to my right side only to see a sweet smile face of Richard."hey relax everything will be fine,I am here with you "he said to loosen my worry and concerned face.I gave a tight smile before nodding my head which he just accepted though he noticed that it wasn't genuine one
Richard's POV***After our making out session, she was already fast asleep maybe because she was tired after the long travelled because we didn't do much yes I kissed her lips as well as umm...body but nothing more .I kept on staring at her peaceful and beautiful face.I must say, when she is sleeping like this she looks like a baby .I kissed her cheek before getting off from the bed. I put on my shirt, pick up my watch and cellphone but before I walk out I took a last glance at her and then make my way downstairs .As I step my foot in the living room, mom rush towards me and cling on my arm and asked,"so have you done it??tell me come on don't be shy,come on",she began to pulled my arm."mom!!!""come on ,son you can tell me"she said with a smile.I pulled my hand away from her grip and glare at her."what's with that look and do you think I'll be scared from that glare of yours,no,I am never going to,did you forgot I am your mother"she stated before slapping my back hard."I didn
Erica's POV***I don't know what important meeting he is talking about and that's too for 'us' what does he meant by that,God!!!who knows about that,only he knows."okay!!!"I said and sat on the couch ."so did you came here to snarl at me for not picking you up??"he asked as he pick up a file and flipped the page over."mm...yes!!!"I replied while nodding my head and picked up a candy from my bag and put it inside my mouth.He smirk at me and shook his head to what I have said ,"so you are really mad??"he said and he placed his files on the table before lifting his head up and walk towards me."yes of course I am mad at you cause you always stood me up and moreover,whenever you say that, something or the other always come up "I stated as I put my arms over my chest and pouted.He sat on the other couch and cross his right leg over the other and asked,"so are you going to continue being angry at me ??"I glance at him from the corner of my eyes and he was smiling while looking at me.
Richard's POV***I never in my life got this much nervous not even when I am giving out my presentation in the company but its now or never I have to do it,I have to ask her cause I can't keep her waiting for me like this anymore and also I can't stay apart from her ,I want to make her mine completely. She is mine!!!My only!!!I saw her coming out from the kitchen holding a bowl in her hand ,it seems her curry is ready. I can't wait to get my hand on those curry,I want to taste it cause it looks really ,really delicious!!!but first of all I need to do what I was thinking and preparing myself to do for last two days."sorry guys for keep you all waiting , here!!!"she said as she took her seat beside me.I was just staring at her thinking how I'll start the conversation about courting her but then she turn towards me and gave me a smile and which I return back with a smile as well but I didn't let my eyes off from her.A minute or so ,I put myself together and let out a heavy sighed whi
Erica's POV***I can't believe this he didn't even care to come up to console me and I can't believe myself either that I am in love with this man.And if he isn't coming up then me too I am never going to talk to him."if he don't care about my feelings then I don't care about his feeling either"I mumble to myself.Then I heard a voice from behind my room door,"really!!!you won't care about my feelings??"he open the door and came inside and as I thought its Richard .He walk in and sat beside me ,"are you really not going to care about my feelings but even if you don't I am going to continue to care about your feelings",I glance at him and then quickly turn away."what's wrong??why are you angry??"he asked but I didn't dare to look nor talk to him."come on Erica ,if you don't tell me how will I know what I did wrong ??"he then place his hand over my hand and clench tightly and that really hurts cause he was squeezing on my wound.I turn towards him only to see him starting at me and
Richard's POV***For a second I totally forgot about those cameras that I set all over the house also I have connected this camera to air on TV around this area ,so that whoever is watching television only this recording will appear in every channel for I don't know how many hours but I want to make sure that whosoever is watching I want to show them the real face of Gibson's family which I had succeeded .Now they are doomed!!!"so how do you like my final surprise,Mr Gibson"I asked with a smileThey didn't say any word and just glare at me."you!!!..."as Melvin was about to say something,the cop came in ,"Mr Gibson you need to come with us to the station for enquiry ??" one of the cop said as he cease his hands with the handcuffs "but why are you taking him in??"Melvin asked with baffled."he is charge of extortion as well as for scamming as we already saw and heard it,"he replied before taking Mr Gibson away.Melvin stood their in surprise thinking as to what went wrong.I approac
Erica's POV***I don't know what got into me and made me slap that bastard but I felt much relieved after that and saying that out loud to him. But then something inside me still fear them specially Melvin,he can do anything if he is angry and right now he is really ,really,really angry!!!"you ,how dare you to slapped me and to raise your voice against me no all of us..."I cut him off,"Why shouldn't I raise my voice out ,I have my own freedom and will to speak ,I am not living under anyone of you nor belong to anyone ,who are you to order... or say threaten or torture me,I don't belong to anybody so just stop ordering me,got it,Melvin Gibson and yes seduction thing I didn't seduced him nor anybody ,it is my real and true feeling for him and its through that, that I won him "I stated though I plan to say that out sternly but it only came out in a gentle tone. Damn this voice of mine!!!He then chuckle to what I said and he nudged me and said,"you really think I'll be scared of that
Richard's POV***I knew who would that be at this hour knocking outside because I attracted them here but no one knows about it except for me and two of my lawyer ."who could it be??"I heard a sweet voice asking me which is my Erica because she didn't know either.I look at her and she look so adorable at the same time sexy in her night robe,fuck,I want to kiss her,"Richar..,"I didn't let her finish cause I smash my lips on hers,kissing her softly and passionately which she return it by moving her lips. But as much as I want to kiss her more,I have to pull away,I stare at her beautiful face as she breath heavily,"damn,I am lossing my patient ,"I muttered and gave her a peck on her lips. Now she has open her eyes and staring at me with a red tinge on her cheeks,I stroke her hair and gave a smile,"its someone, someone you kno....no ,everybody know!!!you go up to your room,I'll handle everything here"I stated and place a kiss on her forehead .She stare at me in confusion but nodded her
Erica's POV***Me and Richard walk out from the living room then we saw two men seated in the dinning room talking with uncle and dad but as soon as those two men saw Richard and me ,they both stood up and then Richard said,"you guys made it!!",he walk towards them and hug one guy who seems to be a bit younger while the other man he shook his hand.Then he turn around and offer his hand to me which I gladly accepted it and he held my waist and said,"guys meet my girlfriend ,Erica Day and Erica ,he is Fred a very old friend of mine,who is currently a lawyer and he is Lincoln ,he is my personal lawyer"he explain"hello Erica,nice to meet you ,I am Fred Robinson and unfortunately a friend of his"he stated.I gave a small smile and said ,"nice meeting you too, Mr Robinson ""I am Lincoln Franklin ,please to finally meet you miss Day""pleasure is all mine ,Mr Franklin" I said and I clutch on Richard shirt.He noticed me and so he place his hand on my hand and squeezed it.Its been 30 m
Erica's POV***My hearing was getting low,my vision was becoming blurry and I saw mom and Aunt Corey yelling out something and rushing towards me but then before they could reach me ,I fell flat on the ground with my blood spread over the ground.I saw mom crying beside me and Aunt Corey talking to me to stay awake that lasted only for a second and then darkness took over me.I slowly open my eyes and I was already in my room, on my bed but when I try to sit up ,I felt my head heavy and fell on my bed again. I put my hand on my head and there was a bandage on it."what happ...en??why is ...I"to think of I was having lunch with mom and Aunt outside in the lawn and then I got a call from an unknown number , I received it but the network was poor there so I moved a little further to talk but then as I was about to talk, something heavy hit my head and I....I was brought back from my trance when mom and Aunt walked in and as they saw me awake ,they rush towards me and sat beside me ."ho
Richard's POV***After our making out session, she was already fast asleep maybe because she was tired after the long travelled because we didn't do much yes I kissed her lips as well as umm...body but nothing more .I kept on staring at her peaceful and beautiful face.I must say, when she is sleeping like this she looks like a baby .I kissed her cheek before getting off from the bed. I put on my shirt, pick up my watch and cellphone but before I walk out I took a last glance at her and then make my way downstairs .As I step my foot in the living room, mom rush towards me and cling on my arm and asked,"so have you done it??tell me come on don't be shy,come on",she began to pulled my arm."mom!!!""come on ,son you can tell me"she said with a smile.I pulled my hand away from her grip and glare at her."what's with that look and do you think I'll be scared from that glare of yours,no,I am never going to,did you forgot I am your mother"she stated before slapping my back hard."I didn