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-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
Miracle's POV "Let's get married." "What? Are you crazy?!" I exclaimed with a laugh when Mark, my boyfriend of two years, suddenly showed up in front of our house. "I'm serious! Don't you want to see how it will end? The future is uncertain, Miracle. We could die tomorrow so let's not live with regret." He said, trying to catch his breath and I realized how serious he was. "B-But I'm only turning thirty and I haven't achieved my dream, Mark. I—" "Do you want to or not? Because it's you I want to spend the rest of my life with, Miracle. I promise I will give you everything and you don't have to work anymore! Give up your dream and be with me!" He continued to shake me and I couldn't stop laughing. "Okay! I will marry you!" I finally gave in and he screamed in happiness before lifting me off the ground, our lips meeting in a kiss. I blinked and tilted my head to get rid of the sudden memory five years ago, not feeling the happiness I felt that moment and only feeling n
Miracle's POV "You're so sexy, so responsive, baby. Mira never moaned like you. She was always so frigid it's like I'm fūcking a robot." Mark moaned loudly, and wrecked my heart with his comment. "It might be because she's old and she can't do the positions I can, darling." Blair responded with a giggle that sounded like a grinder in my ear. My heart shattered into tiny little pieces I have to pick up with tweezers, but I was surprised by how quickly I composed myself. I opened the door and went to the closet to get my clothes and get changed. "Mira?!" Mark exclaimed in shock and I can hear them scrambling to get away from each other. "Oh, don't mind me. I'll just get some of my clothes and stay in the guest room. The bed is soiled so I'd hate to sleep on it." I said dismissively and packed a small bag, throwing the things I'd need and stopped my hands from shaking. I heard Mark scoffing in disbelief. "Look how she became a shell of herself. She just found out I'm having an
Hawkins's POV "Should I park, sir?" Jim, my driver, asked me when I got out of the car. "No need. I will be out in a few minutes and we'll have to go to Manhattan right away." I told him with a smile and walked my way inside Samsoon for a business offer. "Good morning, sir. How may I help you today?" A blonde woman with a friendly smile asked me when I approached the reception. "Yes, I am here for my appointment with Mr. Soon. I am from Pride Tech." Hearing the name, the woman instantly checked her boss' schedule and allowed me entry. I was escorted by one of their employees who opened the electric doors using their card keys and I can say that I am impressed with their technology. Judging by the design, I can guess that it was Lee Tech, the number one leading technology company, who built it. Pride Tech is still a long way considering I only built it five years ago, but we already made it to the list next to them. Three more years and I am confident that we can surpass them. No
Miracle's POV Now that my head cleared a little, and I no longer feel the need to jump, I noticed a few things, and shame is starting to sink in. What the hell did I just ask? "You know what? Forget that part. I don't know what I was thinking, but I swear I just slipped. It must be the wine," I licked my lips and put my hands on my hips with a heavy sigh. "I was just a little... lost earlier and I didn't mean it." I continued, trying to sound convincing and looked up at him again. My first impression of the man is he was way too outspoken and honest for my liking. I admit, he was gorgeous, like the type of man that you will see in movies and girls will swoon over with gorgeous brown locks, brown eyes and full lips. He towers over me and I am not even that short at 5'6. He has a lean body but he effortlessly pulled me up earlier. "People often blame alcohol for expressing what's really on their minds and hearts." He responded, clearly not believing me. "What you were about to do i
Miracle's POV I stared at my step-sister and only then I noticed the glow she had. She also gained a little weight. "And I'm guessing she gave you what I can't?" "Yes." Mark proudly said and hugged Blair in front of me. I did not miss the way she smirked at me when she thought no one else could see. I was calm on the outside, but I was breaking all over again inside. I was a screaming mess and it's taking everything in me not to break down in front of them. My hands started shaking and my eyes brimming with tears. My eyes shifted to my so-called father who is just letting Mark insult his own daughter in front of him. But then again, he always favored Blair over me. Ever since she came to this house, she became the princess. His favorite child. She was the good and smart daughter while I was the worthless one. "I didn't expect you to be the father of the year, Dad, you never were, but you could have at least told me about me if you knew," I started, my voice breaking. "Three y
Hawkins's POV She never showed up. During the days I was lounging around the cruise, doing whatever just to kill time and relax, I admit that I expected—no, I had hoped that she would seek me. But it was like she vanished into thin air. But she didn't. In the end, instead of clearing my mind, taking a breather and relieving some of my stress, I went back home with a troubled mind. The woman with sad eyes unfortunately didn't leave my mind. She managed to stir something inside me and it left me intrigued. Alright, maybe a part of me also hoped that she would look for me, asking me to make her feel like a woman. God, I will. I will do everything in my book to make her feel so. She left me with a million questions as to why she acted that way. Strangely enough, I was willing to sit with her and just listen to her problems for hours. "Dude, are you even listening?" I blinked when Damien snapped his fingers in front of me to yank me back to reality, and that's when I r
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