Emery's POVWe're both soaking wet and even if I'm a well-known socialite, the management of the hotel wouldn't dare to let us in. Unfortunately, I had to thank Terrence's incredible connections that the management let us stay in the hotel even when we're staining the cold tile."We'll immediately ask a personal shopper to get you clothes, Mr. Gray, Mrs. Gray."I languidly looked at the manager of the hotel who personally sent us to the presidential suite. I'm sipping on my hot chocolate while sitting on the couch, wearing only a bathrobe with nothing underneath.After I finished the hot chocolate, I put the empty mug on the coffee table and my nose started to feel itchy.Terrence sent the manager out and that's when I started sneering.Oh shit!Terrence came back and he caught me sneezing for the third time and his forehead immediately creased."You okay?""Yeah—" I was unable to finish my word when I sneezed again.He shook his head and walked towards me. He put his palm on my foreh
Emery's POVI slowly opened my eyes and I was welcomed by Terrence's bareback. He's standing in front of the full-length mirror while buttoning his dress shirt.I feel fine now because Terrence made me take meds on time last night.He saw me from the reflection of the mirror and he immediately walked towards me. He sat on the bed and caressed my forehead, checking if I'm still sick."Feeling better?"I smiled and nodded as I rested my cheek on the pillow. "Yeah. Thanks."He sighed and held my hand. "I have an urgent meeting with a client.""Then, I should prepare now—""No, need." He swiftly touched my cheek. "I got this. Just take some more rest and wait for me here."I shook my head. "I also need to find a condo unit or an apartment, Terrence.""Emery, you don't have to worry about that. I already asked Dan to find a unit for us—""I'm moving out alone, Terrence."It's not like I don't wanna be with him. Of course, I want to be with him. I like him and who wouldn't like to be with s
Emery's POVI kissed Terrence as soon as we rode in his car. He was shocked but I felt him kissing me back after a few seconds. I heard him groan when I accidentally bit his bottom lip. His hand traveled to my back and caressed me against my dress."Em…" He murmured my name and it intensified the head I'm feeling inside my body.I kissed him hard and I felt his hand traveling to my bre*sts. I groaned when he squeezed the left and his lips traveled to my neck."I'll send you…to your condo unit."I arched my back when he licked my neck and my eyes rolled back in pleasure. "T-Terrence…"My body trembled when he pulled my hair from the back, giving him more access to my neck as he whispered… "We…should leave now, Emery…"He was as if telling that to himself to convince his mind and body to stop what were doing. I bit my bottom lip hard to suppress my moans when he lifted my dress and I felt the bulge on his pants against the soft fabric of my panties."Fck! Emery…"I leaned to him and sta
Emery's POVI stared at him for so long. I couldn't understand the reason why ke kept on making me admit that I'm so attracted to him. I feel like I'd lose again and I can't accept it. I don't wanna be the one to end up chasing, I don't wanna be the one to end up crying for losing the chance to this potential forever.I get it now. He's just being like this to me because I can satisfy him. He's just like this because he wants to dominate me."I'm waiting, Emery."I gritted my teeth as I laughed without humor. My reaction seemed to have offended him. His forehead creased and his eyes darkened."I like being with you. I like how you affect my body. I like how you make me feel wanted…" I said, staring into his eyes. "Is that what you wanna hear from me? Do you want to hear that I'm a slave to your touch and that you can dominate me?"His jaw clenched. "That's not what I meant, Emery.""To me it sounded like that. You want me to admit that I'm too attached to you so you can dominate me an
Emery's POV"Is he here already?" I asked Dan for the 4th time while waiting inside Terrence's office. I don't know why he's not answering my calls and for God's sake his meeting will be in an hour. Where the hell is that man?Dan shook his head worriedly. "Should we report it, Mrs. Gray?"I sighed and shook my head. "I'll try calling him again."I turned my back to Dan and stood beside the window while calling Terrence for the 10th time. If he still refuses to pick this up, I'm gonna kick his ass.I was energized when the call was picked up. "Hello? Terence, where are you? I've been waiting in your office. You have to come here now because you have a meeting!"[Uh… Hello?]My forehead creased and I was taken aback when I heard that voice. A woman's voice. Why is he with a woman?I clenched my jaws and balled my fists as my eyes sharpened. "Who are you?"[I'm Cassie. Terrence is asleep. Can I ask your name so I can tell him that you called?]I laughed sarcastically. "Didn't he save my
Emery's POVI was sure the car would hit me painfully but I couldn't move my body and all I could do was stare at the wreck car. However, a loud and familiar voice echoed in my ear along with a strong pull by my waist. I slammed on a hard chest and smelled a familiar scent, followed by a rough curse.Shocked, I lifted my face only to see Terrence's eyes with a hint of violence."Are you okay?" His jaws even clenched as he asked.I swallowed hard and nodded before I slightly pushed him away. I was still shocked by what happened and what would've happened if he didn't come on time to save me."Thank you…"He clenched his jaws again and shifted his gaze to somewhere. I followed the trail of his vision and my eyes landed on a wreck car, crashed against a streetlight post.Terrence walked towards the car and I stalked him. He checked the driver seat while I checked the passenger. However, my eyes landed on the backseat and my eyes widened when I saw a kid."Terrence, there's a kid!"Terren
Emery's POVTerrence's plan was to indirectly cut Ethan's wings. He will try to acquire some shares in the company under a different name and after that, he will give it to me. He also suggested a rebranding of the company and I think that's a good idea.Thinking about it made me strongly believe that I can only trust him. He will always help me and will never let me down when it comes to things like this."Mrs. Gray, here are the documents that need to be reviewed before Mr. Gray signs."I lifted my eyes and looked at Dan. I'm sitting on the couch while checking Terrence's schedule for the whole week when he entered."Thanks, Dan."I started checking the documents as soon as Dan left. However, I saw some unnecessary expenses listed on the document.I went out of Terrence's office to look for Dan. I saw him photocopying something so I followed him."Dan."He flinched, startled, as he faced me and caressed his left chest. "Mrs. Gray. You need something?"I lifted the documents. It's no
Terrence's POV"Are you sure you want to do this? If that company fails, we will lose millions."I nodded confidently at dad while he's sitting on the swivel chair and I'm sitting in front of him. Between us was his working table. We're in his study and I consulted my plans to him."I will take the risk, dad. Emery needs it. She can't lose the thing she's been fighting for."He nodded. "It's your decision. She's your wife, anyway. But even if you succeeded in making her the CEO again, the confidence and trust of the shareholders and investors she lost won't be guaranteed. She's a prodigy in business, just like you. I can see that clearly, Terrence. If she has the resources, she would've taken her position back. But as I said, there's no guarantee that the shareholders and investors will trust a falling company again."I clenched my jaws. "I know that, dad.""So tell me. What are you planning after you give her back her company?"He knew me too well. I'm taking the risk and he knows th
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