Emery's POV"What?" I frowned at Terrence who glanced at Kreed with a creased forehead. His eyes were cold and violent as if he wanted to create a hole on Kreed's face."Terrence!" I smacked his shoulder and that's when I got his attention. He looked irritated as he looked at me."Why is that frog here?"I rolled my eyes. "Terrence, we don't own this building.""Then I'm gonna buy it!""Terrence!" I pulled his arm, earning his full attention."What? He was abroad, right? He was there during the conference. And he's here again. Is he stalking you?"I sighed and stared at him. "You're overreacting."He pursed his lips and pointed at the punching bag. "Go on and practice your punches.""Or I can just punch you in the face?"He stared at me and then frowned. "You're defending him?"My eyes squinted. "Are you really accusing me of that?""Whatever! Can we just go to the ring? Imma show that frog that we're compatible in every way."My brow shot up. "Really, huh?"He smirked and pulled me t
Emery's POVJust like what I said, I will start my own business. With the help of Terrence's money that he'll lend to me, I'll open a small graphic design studio. I have a talent for graphic design too. I explored all my capabilities when I was still studying and worked on everything I can improve because I feel like I can use it in the future and this is the right time to use it."It's a good business. I'll have you as my graphic designer, then."I chuckled and shook my head. I'm working on my portfolio and flyers because I'm planning to start searching for investors and clients now. Before I open my business, I wanna make sure that I will have clients.Terrence was printing the flyers while I'm doing something on his computer. We're in his office and it's already 7 PM."Dan will send me all the rentable commercial spaces for your business. Just tell me if you already chose one and I'll talk to the owner for a possible discount."I smirked at him. "That's the help I needed."He smile
Emery's POVWhile Terrence is in the office, doing some paperwork, I decided to give out the flyers outside the company. Carrying a bag full of flyers, I went to the elevator alone but I met Tristan there."Em! Where are you going?"I waved one flyers in front of his face. "Gonna give out flyers for my business."He smirked. "Cool! I wanna come and help."My brow shot up. "Terrence is working and you're not?""I'm free. I already finished my paperwork for today.""Good for you, then. Start the paperwork for tomorrow."He laughed. "Come on, Em! We'll just make your work easier. If we're two, then we'll be able to finish it early."He's right. I know that too and I'm just joking earlier.I chuckled. "Whatever you want!"He smirked and followed me to the elevator."My cousin agreed on your terms?" He asked while we're inside the elevator.I looked at him with a hint of arrogance. "What else? He said and I quote… happy wife, happy life."His laughter broke as he shook his head and looked
Emery's POVMy heart skipped a beat when Terrence rushed to us. His eyes were full of anger and disappointment as Kreed hugged me even tighter, not wanting to let me go.I still couldn't move because Terrence's presence shocked me. He has always been irritated with Kreed and I know this incident makes him angry."Emery, please accept me again…"Terrence pulled me away from him. He was violent but still trying to be gentle as he pulled me.He landed his sharp gaze on Kreed. "Sad to say the woman you're asking to accept you is already married."Kreed gritted his teeth as he looked at Terrence. They're both angry and are showing dark expressions.Terrence hid me behind him, still holding my hand."Stop it. Let's go, Terrence," I said, interrupting them before they fight.Kreed turned to me and his eyes immediately softened. "Emery, please…""Respect her decision, man," Terrence said, annoyed. "She doesn't want to talk to you.""Stay out of this, man. This is between me and Emery."Terren
Emery's POVThe undeniable rush of pleasure was overpowering my feelings. The sensations and anticipation are killing me as Terrence slammed my back against the closed doors. His hands slipped inside the dress I'm wearing, cupping and squeezing my bottom earning a groan and a moan from me.I arched my back when Terrence's lips left my lips and traveled to my jaw and neck.I hugged his neck tighter as I lifted my chin, giving him more access to my neck.My body is in heat. I couldn't resist it. I couldn't wait patiently while he's doing wonders on my body. I want to touch him. I want to please him."Fck! Emery!" He groaned and arched his back when I cupped the bulge on his pants.I swallowed hard when he looked at me with parted lips, interrupted by the warmth of my palms.I smirked at him as I slowly unbuckled his belt. His eyes darkened with desire as I slowly kneeled in front of him.He shook his head. "No…No…"I didn't listen, though. I undid his fly and freed his length. He was ab
Emery's POVTerrence was lying on the bed, playing with my hair while I was lying beside him. His arms were wrapped around my body under the thick sheets covering out nakedness.The solemn sunrise was before my eyes as I enjoyed the feeling of being in Terrence's arms. The warmth from his body makes me feel so comfortable that I know I could never ask for more than this.My father disappointed me but Terrence saved me from sadness.I sighed as I remembered my father."Is something wrong?" Terrence softly whispered in my ear after he heard my sigh."I just miss my father…"His arms tightened around my body as his lips softly landed on the back of my neck."You wanna visit him? I'll arrange your schedule for you."I shook my head and rested my hand on his arm on my stomach."He might be enjoying his life abroad. I'm angry at him for letting this happen, but I still want him to be happy."Silence filled us. The sun has completely risen. We didn't get a proper sleep so I'm sleepy. I felt
Emery's POV"Emery…"I lifted my face and looked at Terrence. He sat on the side of my table while looking down at me. He was facing me. His legs are spread apart as his finger tucked my hair behind my ear."Hmm?""You wanna focus on the business you're opening?"I nodded. "Yes. Why?"He smiled. "Dan can go back to doing your job. I don't want you to exhaust yourself too much. You need to rest too."I smiled and closed the document I'm reviewing. I rested my hand on his thigh and he put his hand on mine."Just admit that you don't want me to get so exhausted because if that happens, I won't be able to play with you in bed."His laughter broke as he pinched my nose. "That's one. But seriously! You don't have to exhaust yourself. If you're gonna open even a small business, it's enough. You can just rely your whims to me."I smirked. "My only whim was to be with you at night."He bit his bottom lip and stared at me darkly. "You naughty woman!"I grinned but was interrupted when my ipad b
Emery's POVTerrence wasn't in the mood. It's been two days since Kreed used a fake name to set an appointment with me as my client. That night was total chaos. I was so angry at Kreed for luring me but also worried because Terrence seemed to have lost his cool that night.I remember every single word he said and it's still in my head. I remember the rage in his blue eyes. I remember every grit of his teeth."I have a reason for leaving her before. I had to choose my family they won't hurt her—"Terrence stopped Kreed through a sarcastic laugh. "That's the most common and stupid thing I hear from the movie. I didn't know such a thing existed in real life."Kreed's eyes sharpened. "You didn't know the whole story.""I'm not interested in the whole story, man. The main point here is you left her because you couldn't fight for her. Sure! Family is important. They'd hurt her, but me? If I were in your shoes, I'd protect her…even from my own family."Kreed was lost for words before he land
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