Chapter Forty-One: An Intense RewardHawkins' POVThe security prototype we were working on has been a huge success and we are just finalizing it before releasing the trial next month. I have been working on my own invention lately, and I think this one will be useful to everyone all over the world. "I watched a lot of rescue videos lately and we use k9s to find bodies buried underneath debris, right? As a pet owner myself, I wouldn't want our dogs hurt. While I understand that some of them are trained to do this and they like doing it, we can also minimize their exposure to great dangers." I started, tapping my pencil on the paper laying on the table where my sketch is. It was only Dame and I and I were telling him about my idea. "What if we invent prototype dogs that can detect humans by our body heat? We can also install cameras inside them, plus, we can insert basic needs inside it if they reach the victims, and are unable to be rescued right away. We can insert food, water, blan
Chapter Forty-Two: Unquenched ThirstMiracle's POVHawk gently placed me inside the bubbling jacuzzi that is already scented and sprinkled with rose petals. I was a trembling mess, my body hot and shaking with excitement and he only touched me a little. "I will willingly do anything you want me to if it means I get this kind of reward." He said in his husky voice, sitting behind me, pulling me closer until I was sitting on top of his raging erection. I could feel his girth through the thin fabric of our underwear. I could feel is pulsing and throbbing. I started breathing heavily, my body growing hot despite being underwater. It felt like I just walked a desert and I am incredibly parched. I know that no matter how much I drink, only Hawk will be able to quench this thirst from within. Hawk turned my head to him, reconnecting our burning lips while our skin touched. His fingers dug in my hips as he guided my hips, moving it in circles and back and forth on top of him. I wouldn't be
Chapter Forty-Three: Super TeacherMiracle's POVA month. I have been married to Hawkins Pride for a month and I have yet to find out his weakness. Time is ticking, and I know the longer I wait, the longer my mother will suffer in the hands of the Verity family. Hawk is an intelligent and cunning man as a businessman. I have witnessed how he was with his employees and I could tell that he was strict. As a husband, he's romantic, and he likes giving me everything I need. Not once he asked if I was pregnant yet although that was my part of the bargain. The weakness I saw so far is his family and his dog, Teddy. When he's outside, he's Hawkins Pride. If he's with me or his family and friends, he's... Hawk. When I got the chance to rummage through his drawer and closet, I saw nothing that can be considered as his weakness. Anything I can give to Norman so he will free us. What I hate about it is the fact that I am uncertain whether to feel frustrated or relieved. The more I stay with
Chapter Forty-Four: Trouble Miracle's POVI am in trouble. I knew that meddling in our students' private lives is highly inappropriate and unprofessional, but I still did it anyway. And I will still do it. Two days after the matter with Matthew and his father, after the father was arrested, and after I helped Matthew get the treatment he needed before he could go back to school, I was summoned by Caroline to her office. "It seems like I am becoming your frequent visitor, principal." I stated as soon as I entered her office. Caroline had her elbows on the table and her head on her hands. When she heard me, she lifted her head and sighed. "And you know that if you are not the owner's wife, I would have fired you already, right?" Caroline retorted with a smile, stood up and offered me a seat before we sat together. "Miracle, as much as I am on your side and I applaud you for being a good teacher, you do know that we have rules we should abide by, yes?"I nodded slowly "I know."Car
Chapter Forty-Five: The Annoying ExMiracle's POVHawk told me he will be a little late because he will be coming from a meeting, but that's fine and I told him I can wait. I went to the restaurant we frequently visit and ordered our food so it will be ready by the time he gets here. I've been living with Hawk for a month now so I know what he likes and dislikes. We have so many similarities and dissimilarities at the same time. We both like pasta, steak, and Chinese food, but he's a fan of European food while I am not much of a fan. Once done, I looked around the restaurant and noticed that there weren't many people at this time. I was about to message Hawk that I was done ordering when I recognized one particular face, and it was too late for me to avoid his gaze when our eyes met. His eyes turned to slits and a sly smirk showed on his face. Ugh. Out of all the times, why does it have to be now that I bumped into my annoying ex? And it seems like his owner isn't around and he's w
Chapter Forty-Six: She's the BestHawkins' POVI was finishing some papers that needed my urgent attention so that I could leave work at six when I received a message from Miracle wanting to have dinner outside. I immediately agreed with a small smile and I was about to continue when Dame came rushing in my office, almost slamming my door in haste. "Guess who's in town?" He asked in excitement while trying to catch his breath. "Chill, man. Who is it that had you running like crazy?" I got him a glass of water and he downed it. "Is it Megan Fox? God knows how crazy you are over her.""That was when I was a teen, you little shit." He remarked, causing me to laugh. "It's our guy, Hawk. Our idol and inspiration is in town!'"Holy shit. Tom fūcking Weller is in town?" I asked in surprise, excitement was filling me as well. It was like when you were a kid and you were given your favorite toy. Tom Weller is the ultimate inventor. A genius at a young age, and he continued to be our inspira
Chapter Forty-Seven: Creating MemoriesMiracle's POVIf there is another thing I love about school, it would be the festival. It happens every year, and the school is filled with the students and parents having fun, playing games, watching play, and there are lots of booths.There had been a meeting about it, and Caroline insisted I take the role of planning it, but I refused and just suggested some games. I helped my high school students choose their booths while I decided to join my grade school students and play with their families. Everyone was welcome as long as they are related to a student, and one thing I suggested was to tighten the security just in case there will be some people who will take this opportunity to do some bad things. I had my fair share with that, and no student will get hurt on my watch. My students and their families strolled around the school with me. We visited some booths, played some games including shooting games, throwing balls, and darts. They ate s
Chapter Forty-Eight: I have Fallen In Love With HimMiracle's POV"This isn't the kind of fun I had in mind when I came here." Hawk said while panting in between. I stifled a laugh while looking at his disheveled and dirty appearance, far from how handsome and neat he looked when he arrived earlier. He removed his jacket, leaving him in his white shirt and slacks. He was sweating and he had dirt all over, even his face. "And what kind of fun did you have in mind, Mr. Pride?" I asked him while our team around us was trying so hard to catch a chicken. We are the second group and while the first group caught three chickens in less than ten minutes, our team has yet to catch a single one and it's been eight minutes. "Maybe try the kissing booth, beating the youngsters out there or maybe finding the nearest janitor's closet and fu—" I widened my eyes at him before he could finish his sentence, motioning for him to shut his mouth and gesturing around us. The pervert only smirked and we
Chapter Sixty-Two: Drowning in JealousyHawkins' POVI wasn't in the mood to attend any party, but I couldn't turn down the invitation of Aunt Blythe, my father's older sister. My family was overly excited about having a new addition to the family and told my relatives about it, now they are bombarding my phone with congratulatory messages and expressing their desire to meet Miracle. Some of them are upset with me because they didn't even know I got married. I didn't want to go anywhere with Miracle, but I guess I have no other choice. Knowing my relatives, they will show up on my doorstep to meet Miracle if I still refuse and I don't want them in my house. When Miracle told me she would buy some things for our baby, I almost joined her. Almost. But then I chose to leave and go to work instead. Normal companies don't work on weekends, but technology companies are different. Sometimes, we even need to work 24/7 when we're working on a hard project. As a boss, you'd think I will leave
Chapter Sixty-One: Cinderella For a Day Miracle's POV"We'll attend a party later at lunch." Hawk informed me when he saw me in the kitchen that morning. "It's my aunt's birthday and she wants to meet you so don't think for a second that I want to be with you." He added coldly and placed a black card on the counter. "Buy whatever or do anything to look decent. I doubt you have a gown in your closet."I swallowed thickly, glancing from the card and back to him. "Can I buy some things for the baby?" I asked in hesitation and waited for his answer. "Do whatever you want. Joy will take you to the place later." He answered, not bothering to look at me and left without saying goodbye. I sighed softly, taking the card and putting it in my pocket. My eyes shifted to Teddy who was looking at me with his puppy eyes. "Okay, I'll buy you a new toy as well." I smiled at him, touching his head affectionately and he barked in delight, his tail wagging happily. I changed into a simple dress and
Chapter Sixty: Goodbye and HelloMiracle's POVIt would be unreasonable and unfair for me to just disappear from school without telling my students. I've only been with them for almost two months, but I believe we have formed a bond between us or at least from my part. They might forget me after a week or so, but I will never forget them, like I held my former students in my heart. My heart feels heavy but I knew I had to do it. The next day, I arrived at school, not to teach, but to say my goodbye. Caroline's office was the first I visited and as expected, she was incredibly sad with the news. "You brought colors to this school, and you were our miracle, Mira. But I understand that your health and your baby's are your priority. I'm not accepting this, you can always come back after you give birth. I mean, you technically own this school." Caroline said, putting my resignation in one of her drawers and pulling me in a hug. "I will try to visit you often, hmm?"I nodded in response b
Chapter Fifty-Nine: Wall Between UsMiracle's POV My eyes fluttered open and I moaned softly when I felt my head aching, like it was being cracked open. My mind was blank at first and everything came back to me. I blinked slowly and turned my head around, heart beating faster in panic when I realized I was in a hospital. My hands instantly flew to my stomach, tears gathering in my eyes. "Oh God, no." I whimpered, hugging my stomach protectively. "Please no."The door opened and Caroline entered. She rushed to me when she saw me awake and worry filled her face when she saw me crying. "Miracle! What's wrong? Are you hurt somewhere?""B-Baby, what happened to my baby?" I sobbed, not removing my hands around my stomach and looking desperately at my friend. Caroline sighed in relief and smiled at me, reaching out to rub my shoulder. "Your baby is fine, Mira, but I'm afraid you are the one who isn't." She walked to the small table, poured a glass of water and handed it to me. "The doct
Chapter Fifty-Eight: Filled with Anger Hawkins' POVAfter coming back from work, I became an irritated mess. If I was already deemed as a monster before, I'm sure everyone at work now sees me as a demon. One small mistake from anyone and I'm already screaming at them to do a better job. With my mood showing on my face, everyone's walking on eggshells, afraid to accidentally poke the monster in me. I am not sure what irritated me most, what Miracle did to me or what I almost did to her in my drunken state. Fūck, if only I could beat myself, I would have done it for doing that to her. Seeing her smiling and laughing at my sister made me want to drown myself with alcohol because I foolishly missed it. I missed her smile, laughter directed at me. I missed her even though I shouldn't anymore and it angers me so. I became ruthless to her and treated her like a maid in order to drive her out, but at the same time, the thought of Miracle leaving me scares me. I shouldn't feel this way whe
Chapter Fifty-Seven: Back to School and Another TroubleMiracle's POVI begged Hawk to let me go back to work after a week of absence because I feel like I might just go crazy. It's already a miracle that I haven't lost my mind in a week and after finding out I was indeed pregnant. I'm naturally happy and excited to be a mother. I have always wanted to be a mother and raise the child to be a good person someday, but that is impossible now with Hawk's condition. I can only hope that he can find it in his heart to forgive me and take it back. Despite the fear of losing them, I still couldn't help but feel excited and already imagined myself raising them, holding them in my arms and surrounding them with love. The moment I found out I was pregnant, the child has given me a new reason to live life happily despite Hawk ignoring my existence. I already warned Leila to not tell Hawk about my pregnancy and I haven't thought of telling his family either. The first one I told was Anna and sh
Chapter Fifty-Six: Pregnant Miracle's POVHawk shocked me one day when he asked me to quit teaching. It was the first time he was talking to me after a whole week, but instead of happiness, I felt sad, disappointed and hurt. "But why? You know how much I love this, Hawk. I can't just quit without any reason—""Our original agreement is for you to give me an heir, which you haven't succeeded in by the way. It makes me think that maybe your ex is right." I let out a small gasp at his words and tears instantly appeared in my eyes. "You know I'm doing the best I can, Hawk. I'm sorry if I haven't fulfilled my part but I can't quit. What about my students? Please."An emotion quickly passed by his face but it was gone before I could blink. "That is your problem is not mine. From now on, you will stay in this house and you can't leave without my permission."I opened my mouth to respond but he was gone in a blink, leaving me miserable and lost. I have no one to blame why Hawkins became li
Chapter Fifty-Five: Cold as IceMiracle's POVI am lost and I don't know what I should do. After leaving Norman's house, Joy and I went back to Hawk's house, but it didn't feel right to stay there anymore knowing what I did. Still, a huge part of me refused to leave, not because I don't have anywhere else to go but because I didn't want to anger him more, and I admit, I was still foolishly hoping he'd forgive me, and we can start over. I am willing to ask for his forgiveness. Make it up to him and do everything to earn it and his trust. I know things won't be the same anymore, and he might not even want to talk to me or see me, but I didn't want to lose hope. But if Hawk really wants me gone from his life, then I will give him what he wants. All of this is my fault. I was weak and I let Norman control me when I could have looked for another way to save my mother. He used me at my most vulnerable state that I had no choice but to agree. I lied to Hawk about my mother, but I didn't w
Chapter Fifty-Four: I Should Have Never Met YouHawkins' POVNumb. Empty. Lost. I felt an immense pain deep within me the moment I heard the confirmation from Miracle. I thought I was dying. Slowly and painfully. Like you were in the middle of a deep ocean and you were drowning because your feet were tied and you couldn't breathe. I tried my best to swim, to resurface, but something was pulling me back until I let water enter my lungs because I realized that fighting was futile. I had to get away from her and didn't let her finish what she's saying, afraid that she would further wreck me. I fled like a coward, but in my defense, I was hurt by the woman I love and I thought loved me. I went back to the company, told Lizzie that I will be gone for three days tops. I took my attaché case and bumped into Dame on my way out. Dame had been my best friend since we were toddlers and he instantly sensed that something was wrong with me. I tried avoiding it and told him I would be gone for s