Emery's POV"Are you finally cooling down?"I lifted my face and looked at Tristan. He's walking towards me holding a glass of liquor. He really looks like Terrence. If his hair was curled, I'd think he's him. He also has dimples and blue eyes except Terrence's are darker.I frowned at him. "Do I look like a heating computer to you?"He laughed. "No. Just an overheating car."I rolled my eyes but I laughed. I snatched his glass and drank the liquor in one gulp."Woah! Easy, baby! That's a hard drink."I smirked and gave the empty glass back to him. "I didn't even flinch. Weak."He chuckled. "You know what? Had I known you needed help, I would have offered myself to you."I shot an eyebrow up and looked at him from head to foot. "Not bad. But I don't think you're a husband material.""What? That's very offensive!""Tell me about it!"He chuckled again and rested his back on the railing. We're in the lanai and it's already 10 PM but I couldn't sleep, so I came here.Tristan stared at my
Emery's POVI parted my lips as I looked into his eyes burning with desire. The fingers he used to touch my folds are now in my stomach, making circles, adding to the fuel in the flame inside my body.He moved his face closer and his lips grazed mine gently."Admit your defeat now, Emery. You can win on other things, but not this. You are attracted to me and you can never deny it anymore."I swallowed hard, still unable to say anything when he suddenly grabbed me by the waist and pushed me inside his room. My eyes widened when he locked the door and slammed my back against it as he covered my mouth."Shh!" He moved closer to my ear. "I saw mom getting out of their bedroom."I swallowed hard. What?I pushed his hand away and pushed his chest. He let go of me and took a single step backwards. I fixed my clothes as I felt his intense eyes on me.I jumped when someone knocked on the door behind me."Terrence, son, are you still awake?"My eyes landed on Terrence. He licked his red and plu
Emery's POVI gave the paper to Terrence after signing it and he immediately signed it too. Thereafter, he put it back in the brown envelope and looked at me."Let's go somewhere."I shot an eyebrow up. "You're not going back to your company?"He shrugged his shoulders. "I know you're bored here and I don't wanna come home later with this house burned down to ashes after you and mom had it explode. So…"I frowned at him. "You're crazy! Why would I burn this house?"He chuckled and pulled himself up. He offered his hand to me and stared at my face. "Come on, Em. Do you play golf? Let's kill time playing.""I'm better at boxing."His forehead creased before his lips curved into an amused smile. "Really? Is that why you're violent?"I rolled my eyes. "Jerk!"He chuckled again and pushed his hands inside the pocket of his pants. "Boxing, then. I know a place. Let's go."I smirked at him. "You sure?"He leaned closer and his proud nose touched mine. He glanced at my lips before he looked i
Emery's POVI was wiping my sweat while sitting on the couch when Terrence sat across from me. He stared at my face and I shot an eyebrow up, wondering why he's staring like that."Are we cool now?" He asked, not taking his eyes off of my face.My eyes then landed on the cut on his lips. It's red and swollen. I sighed and moved to the sofa beside him as I gently touched the cut on his lips. He flinched and whispered a groan."Em, it stings.""I'm sorry," I breathe.He stared at my face and then smiled before he handed me a sandwich. "Here. Let's have a snack.""Thanks." I accepted the sandwich and examined it."It doesn't have veggies."I looked at him and smiled. "You memorized my dislikes."He smirked and bit on his sandwich. I bit on mine too and nodded as I chewed. It's delicious.I paused and my heart raced when his thumb reached the side of my lips and wiped something. He put it straight in his mouth and licked the mayo."Where do you wanna go after this?" He asked.I swallowed
Emery's POV"So you'll accept your husband's offer?" Georgina shot an eyebrow up while sipping on her juice. We're in the pool area of Terrence's house. She visited me here because today is the weekend and I'm alone again. Terrence had an urgent meeting and his cousin is with him. Mr. Gray was in their bedroom since he's having a headache and the evil mother-in-law is somewhere again.I sighed. "He offered me to be his personal assistant. I don't wanna work under him but I'm dying of boredom here. And while I'm thinking of a way to get my company back, I'll work so I can provide for myself. My money isn't enough to support me until I get my company back."Georgina nodded. "That's good. You're learning, Em."I frowned at her. "Learning?""You finally realize that it's not good wasting time. So…you're gonna talk to him later?""Yes…""How shameless!" My voice was drowned because of that voice.I looked behind me and Mrs. Gray was standing while looking at us with an angry face.I crosse
Emery's POV"Put these schedules on your ipad. This is for this week. I'll ask Dan later to give you a copy of my schedule for the next few weeks."I looked at him in disbelief. "You still managed to spend time with me even when you're this busy?"He lifted his face and smirked at me. He's standing behind his desk, getting something inside the drawer. "Told you I'm on hubby training."I chuckled and shook my head. I started putting his schedule on my ipad while he's doing something. Later we're gonna leave for his business trip. I'm coming with him since I'm now his personal assistant."Here. Wear this."I lifted my face and looked at him. I was shocked when I saw him with a pair of wedding rings. It's simple and yet elegant. From the level of my vision, I could see some letters engraved on the ring. The smaller one has TG and the bigger one has EC engraved on them.I swallowed hard as I felt my heart racing. "What…was that for?""Wedding ring," he said so simply like it was nothing.
Emery's POVWe're kissing like there's no tomorrow. His lips were grazing mine erotically. His tongue was doing wonders inside my mouth, bringing butterflies to my belly.We're trying to quench the thirst but I'm getting more thirsty and hungry for his kisses."Ahhm!" I moaned between our kisses that were caged by his mouth when his hand traveled to my neck and angled my head for a better kiss.His tongue delved into my mouth again as he sucked my lips.I couldn't control the desire and temptation anymore. I was so drowned with pleasure that all I could think about was giving myself the satisfaction.I was about to straddle him when I heard a gasp coming from behind.That's when I realized that we're still in the plane and it's certainly the stewardess.I buried my face in Terrence's neck, hiding my embarrassment. I was panting so hard, so was Terrence. His hand rested on the small of my back."We don't need anything for now," Terrence said in a husky and deep voice.I swallowed hard.
Emery's POV"Em…"I groaned and pulled my blanket, eyes closed. I feel so comfortable and I don't wanna wake up yet but someone has been poking my arm."Emery, wake up. We need to get ready."I hissed and slowly opened my eyes. I immediately met Terrence's pair of deep blue eyes, looking down at me. We're still on the bed and my palm was resting on his hard chest while his arm was hugging my waist.I shot an eyebrow up, ignoring the rapid and abnormal beat of my heart, trying so hard to act cool."Do you really wanna go? You're hugging me so tight, Terrence."He smirked. "You're so soft. I want to hug you all night."I sighed and rested my chin in his chest, looking at his eyes. My eyes landed on the ring on my finger."You don't really have to change my ring but thanks."He smiled and his fingers started caressing my hair. "I want to. You're just my pretend wife but as long as you're with me, you are my responsibility.""You're making me so dependent on you," I said as a matter of fa
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