Emery's POVI was sitting in front of Terrence. He rented a whole floor of a restaurant just so we can talk. I don't know if he just doesn't want any disturbance or he's bragging about how rich he is.He crossed his legs and nodded at the server after he served our food.I looked at the plate in front of me. A steak. Should I tell him I don't eat steak anymore because it reminds me of our beautiful memories?"What are we going to talk about?" I asked, ignoring the food in front of me.His forehead creased as he stared at my face. "I'm hungry. Let's eat first.""I'm not hungry."His hands were suspended in the air because of what I said. He looked at me with a blank face. "Cancel your appointment today because you'll spend the day with me."My appointment? I don't have any appointments. I'm just gonna visit my mom's grave today.I crossed my arms and stared at him, fighting the urge to tell him about how I missed him and that his attitude right now is somehow hurting me."Why do we hav
Terrence's POVI froze while standing and watching Emery as she hugged the little boy sitting on the bed. The little boy resembles her a little and my heart was racing inside my chest while looking at the boy. From the looks of it, he's just two years old and I couldn't find myself to calm down while watching them."Sir…did you have a son with Mrs. Craig?"I gasped and shook my head at Dan. "I-I don't…know."He gasped. "Did she hide your son just like what I see in movies?"What?"Momma, where is dada?"I squeezed my eyes closed. Momma? That little boy is her…son? And who's the father? Did she marry someone else in another country? Is that even legal? Where did she marry him? I will fcking question the law of that country."Oh my God! I know where this is going. You will confront her and—"I turned around and started walking away with a blank face. I don't care if Dan's calling my name as if he's drowning. I didn't even give a shit even if Emery is looking at me right now. I want to l
Emery's POVThe doctor allowed Gabriel to go home since he doesn't have any complications. I was so thankful that his head didn't hit the floor too much although he got a bruise."Momma, ice cream!" Gabriel pointed at the ice cream shop outside the hospital. I was carrying him when he saw the store."I'll get him one."A deafening silence filled us after Terrence said those words. He said it so casually and I felt a pinch in my heart because of it. He thought Gabriel was our kid and I couldn't tell him that we had no kid. That I was unable to bear a child two years ago because of stress and depression. That until now, I'm scared of the possibility that I'm still not able to conceive. I want to tell him. So badly, but not now. Not in front of someone else."You'll buy me ice cream?" Gabriel asked happily. He smiled, showing his incomplete teeth.I groaned. "Baby, you can't have too many sweets in a day. Look at your teeth."He gasped and extended his arm, reaching Terrence which shocke
Emery's POVI was slowly walking and watching Terrence as he pushed the cart. Gabriel's inside the cart and he keeps on pointing and pointing at anything he likes, but everytime Terrence would get it, I'd clear my throat. It's not like I don't want him to buy something for Gabriel but he's doing that thinking he's our child. I can't let him get close to Gabriel when I know in the end…he'll leave him…us."Momma doesn't like it," Terrence whispered to Gabriel when he pointed at a box of chocolate.Gabriel glanced at me before he sat comfortably on the cart again. I just sigh and shake my head.Terrence stopped in front of the meat section and looked at me. "Hold the cart."I did not say anything but I obliged. I held the handle of the cart and fixed Gabriel's hair with my fingers. I smiled at him. "Momma's not angry. I'm just worried about my baby Eli's teeth."He smiled sweetly. "Gayeyl loves momma!"I chuckled and nodded before I kissed his forehead. "Momma loves you too."I stood str
Emery's POVI pushed him and glanced at Gabriel's door. I think he's already asleep so I'm somehow relieved. I looked at Terrence again and saw drunk with so many emotions.I swallowed hard and tried to hide my racing heart. I'm afraid he'll hear it. He'd realize he still affects me and I'm afraid he'll realize it. I can't…now that he's getting married."Why did you do that?" I asked with pressed lips.His eyes softened even more. "Did what?"I gasped. "That! You…you kissed me! Why did you do that?"He took a step forward which made me take a step back. I flinched when my back rested against the counter as he put his hands on my both sides, caging me between his arms and body again."Terrence…""You're so loud. It's hurting my ears."My eyes sharpened. "Loud? I'm not—"I stopped and covered my mouth when he leaned closer, attempting to kiss me again. He chuckled and rested his forehead on my shoulder. My lips parted and my heart raced faster.I don't wanna assume but he's acting like
Emery's POVI was standing frozen in front of the full length mirror in front of me. I'm just wearing a bathrobe and I slowly removed it, revealing my body. I gasped after I saw reddish parts of my skin. It was so vivid and even the memories of what happened last night were vivid.It was a mistake. Why did I let him do that? Why did I allow him to touch me like that when he's getting married?I pressed my lips together and shook my head. He's getting married…Is he really getting married? Terrence is not a jerk. He won't do that to me if he's really in love with someone else. He's the most loyal person I've ever known. If he's committed to someone, he'll stand by his opinion and will not let his principles bend. He won't…kiss me that way if he's dating someone else.My throat went so dry while thinking about it. If he still has feelings for me…is it possible that he's just making me jealous?What should I do? Should I confront him? But…what rights do I have to confront him when I was t
Emery's POVI got accepted. I was so happy. I was about to call a taxi when someone blocked my way. My mood instantly changed after I met his sharp eyes. He had dark circles around his eyes and he looked really angry.He grabbed my arm, earning a groan from me. "Let me go, Ethan!"He pushed me to the side of the road. If I didn't grab on the lamp post, I would've fallen."Where's Gwen?"I laughed sarcastically. He's looking for his fiance now. He didn't even know that Gwen died while giving birth to Gabriel.I lifted my chin and stared at him blankly. "Do you think I care about you and your family?"He grabbed my arms, almost crushing me. "Tell me where she is, Emery! She's hiding my child! I need my child!"I gritted my teeth. "I don't care about your child, Ethan!""DON'T LIE TO ME! YOU HAD A COMMUNICATION WITH GWEN!"I pushed him angrily. "She called me once but I don't want any connection with you or your family!"He looked at me sharply as I laughed without humor. "And did you kn
Emery's POV"I'm sorry, Kreed. Let's talk some other time," I said to Kreed as I finally got the strength and courage to follow Terrence.I did not think twice. I run to follow him even when I almost trip and roll over the road.I accidentally bumped into someone but I didn't even get to apologize. My mind was focused on catching up to Terrence and to explain to him what happened."Terrence!" I called desperately and held his arm when he's about to get in his car.I saw his jaws clenched while his expression was so dark."Terrence, wait…" I said again, blocking his way to his car.He looked at me with nothing but coldness. "Get in the car. Gabriel's inside."I looked at the backseat and he's right. Gabriel was sitting behind the passenger seat.I swallowed hard and went to the passenger seat."Momma!"I smiled at Gabriel. "Hello, baby."I was constantly glancing at Terrence while he's driving. I was thinking of what I would say later. Constructing a sincere explanation in my head so h
Emery's POV"Where are we going?" I asked Terrence when he brought me to a yacht. I don't know why we're here but my heart is already racing to its limit. I feel like this is the moment I've been waiting for but I don't want to expect, although he never disappointed me."We're having a date."I smiled at him. "Why in a yacht?""Because I don't want you to leave."My eyes squinted when I realized he's smirking. He's going back to his old self and it makes me happy."You won't be able to jump and swim from here with your dress."I glanced at my dress, perfectly hugging my body. My back was exposed and my cleavage was visible.I smacked his stomach. "You!"He chuckled and held my hand. He pulled a chair for me as I roamed my eyes around. A delicious smell filled my nose when he removed the cover of the food on the table between us. My eyes landed on the steak in front of me.It's been two years since I last ate food like this. It's not that I don't like it. It's because eating it would r
Emery's POVA week in my work has been peaceful. After Terrence came unannounced and purposely announced that we're together, my coworkers didn't bother me anymore. In fact, they apologize and tried to befriend me but I don't want a scripted friendship.Years ago, I didn't want Terrence's name to affect my social relationship. I don't want the people to treat me good or what just because I'm married to him but now, I realize it's fine. People around me are fake, but at least I'm happy.For a week, I've learned to adjust to the world. I didn't like being ordered around before, but now I'm learning it.The routine was the same. I'll go to work early and Terrence would startle me by bringing snacks or meals but I'm getting used to it. I actually expected him to come yesterday and he did. He truly never disappoints and I swore to make it up to him."Mrs. Gray…"I smiled at the guard. I already know but it's too early."Is Terrence outside, sir?"He shook his head and my smile slowly faded
Emery's POVI massaged my neck and stretched my arms after I finished printing design proposals. On my first day, I was introduced to my team and it turns out the team is busy on a project so I was tasked to print design proposals."Emery, I'm gonna get some coffee. Do you want some?"I looked at the man who asked. I smiled at him. I remember him. He was my classmate during high school and he still remembers me too."Thanks, but you don't really have to."He smirked. "I want to."I watched him leave but my smile faded when I saw the women in our department looking at us. I stood straight and pressed my lips together. Obviously, they don't like me."She just started but she's already flirting."My brow shot up. I don't tolerate such things but this is my first day at work, so I'd avoid making enemies…for today."I think I know her. She's familiar."I heard a sarcastic laugh. "Maybe she's a show girl. You like attending car shows right."I rolled my eyes and finished the last batch of p
Terrence's POVI take back what I said. I don't wanna see her with another man even if she doesn't love him. I want her for myself. I don't want her to coax me anymore. I don't want her to put on so much effort into making up for me. I don't care if she did something bad to me. I don't care if she hurt me before. I want her back and no one and nothing can stop me.I massaged my forehead. My head hurts because of what happened last night. I sighed and shook my head after I remembered what happened.I brought Kreed to a bar. We talked about Emery. He even confessed his feelings and insisted on courting her to get her back but I won't allow him."Did you know…Emery was my first girlfriend?"I looked at Kreed with a creased forehead. He's drunk. Okay, fine! I did it purposely. I poured him drinks continuously so he'd get drunk and he won't be able to show up tomorrow. I'm also a bit tipsy but he's worse. He couldn't even lift his head properly.He pointed at me. "You bastard! Why did you
Emery's POVI was glaring alternately at Terrence and Kreed. They're both sitting in front of me. If I hadn't kicked their legs earlier, they wouldn't have stopped bickering. They fought even in front of Gabriel and it angered me."Why are you here?" Terrence asked Kreed coldly."I should be the one asking you that. Why are you here?"I squeezed my eyes closed and sucked my breath as I massaged my forehead. I love having Terrence here, but they're irritating me."Why don't you leave now?" I asked, keeping my temper."She's telling you to leave." They said in chorus and I looked at them with a grimace."I'm talking to both of you. Leave now or I'd drag you both out."Terrence looked at me. "You're kicking me out?""Yes!"He frowned and looked at me like a bullied kid. I sighed and shook my head.Kreed pulled himself up. "Yeah right. We should leave because we're going to talk, Gray."Terence let out a sarcastic laugh. "I don't talk to ugly people."I gritted my teeth. "Leave, you two!
Emery's POVI stared at Terrence lovingly. I know I looked like a lovesick woman now but I don't care as long as it's Terrence. My heart won't stop racing inside my chest as he stared back into my eyes with emotions I couldn't name. I want to know what's going on inside his mind. I'm curious about what he's thinking but I'm happy right now so I ignored my curiosity."What are you smiling at?" Terrence asked with a creased forehead.I smirked and shook my head. "Nothing.""What's in your head, Emery?"I opened my mouth to answer but my phone in my pocket rang. It was an unregistered number but I answered it immediately."Hello?"[Good afternoon, Miss Craig. This is from Xi Studio. You passed the interview and you can report to the company tomorrow.]I gasped and smiled at Terrence while thanking the staff who called me. "Thank you, sir! Thank you so much."The call ended and I stared at it happily. I can't believe my heart is jumping in happiness and excitement right now."What was tha
Terrence's POVFck! Fck it! I want her to realize that she needs to make it up to me. I want her to feel that she needs me too and I need her, but why does seeing her so down after that simple conversation hurts me?I couldn't move. I'm standing in front of the kitchen counter, staring at the ingredients she chopped. She's still the high-maintenance woman I loved. She still can't cook. Can't even chop ingredients properly. The thought of it makes me happy. She's just so cute and perfect in my eyes. She's glowing and everytime I look at her, she's blinding me with her beauty.I'm still so fcking hopelessly in love but I'm restraining my own feelings because I want her to need me. I want her to realize that I can be hard on her too. That I can resist her because I'm so afraid that if she realized I loved her too much, she'll leave again and come back whenever she wants.I was left twice by the two women I promised forever. Anne hurt me so bad before but I fell in love with Emery without
Emery's POVI was watching Gabriel and Terrence. They're talking about random stuff and Gabriel looked so happy while sitting on Terrence's lap. The latter looked extremely happy too. I remember the happiness in his eyes when he told me he wants a child. It melts my heart knowing he wants to build a family with me. Now it got me thinking, does his offer of spending forever with him still stand? I'm willing to bargain just to achieve the happiness and contentment I've been seeking my whole life."Papa, do you have a papa too?"Terrence chuckled and messed up Gabriel's hair. "Of course, buddy."Gabriel's eyes twinkled. "Can I see him?"Terrence nodded and took his phone out. "Here is my papa's picture. Soon, I'll introduce you to him."I swallowed hard. "They're not blood related but I'm so happy that Terrence is giving him the chance to experience having a father.""He looks like you." Gabriel said innocently."No! I'm more handsome than him."Gabriel laughed happily and innocently. "D
Emery's POVI'm still lost. I thought I managed to free myself from darkness while healing, but I was wrong. I'm still trapped and that's all because I lost my happiness in the process of healing.I squeezed my eyes closed as I remembered the conversation I had with Terrence yesterday. He left after I was rendered speechless by the last words he said.He's still willing to take me back even after what I did to him. Thinking about his sacrifices hurts me and now he's willing to accept me again even after I left him without a word. I don't know if I really deserve him. Can I really make him happy? I can only offer my love and faithfulness to him and I cannot guarantee that I won't hurt him again because I can be stupid anytime. My decisions were reckless but he accepted my flaws. I am confident that he can make me happy, but can I really make him happy?"Momma?"I quickly wiped my tears and smiled at Gabriel. He climbed on the couch and sat on my lap while rubbing his eyes. He just woke