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
Terrence's POVI was massaging my forehead when Dan entered carrying another batch of documents I needed to sign. I groaned and sigh before I rested my back on my swivel chair. I feel like he's punishing me for giving him more work."Dan," I called when he's about to leave again after putting the files on my table."Sir?"My eyes narrowed. "Don't tell me there's another batch after this?"He glanced at the files on my table and smiled. "That's the last, sir."I frowned. "Good! I need to go home to my wife. I couldn't cuddle with her again because of these freaking documents."He giggled and I found it so ridiculous. What the fck?"You can just surprise her, sir."My brow shot up. "Surprise"He nodded proudly. "Yes! My girlfriend likes being surprised. She would always kiss me and cuddle me every minute after the surprise."I shifted on my seat because of what I heard. "Really?"Emery has been distant to me these past two days. I feel like she's affected by her ex's so I'm bothered bec
Emery's POVI coughed and choked while standing in front of Terrence on the floor, lying on his stomach. He immediately hid his face and groaned silently.I swallowed hard as my cheeks burned. He caught me wearing this stupid lingerie and he tripped while wearing a hilarious costume.He's…ummm…a steak. My cheeks burned even more as I bit my bottom lip.My eyes then turned to Dan who's looking at Terrence with widened eyes.This is a…hilarious disaster. I'm so embarrassed and I know Terrence's dying in embarrassment too.I took a single step forward and slowly kneeled in front of him. I saw him staring at my heels while I swallowed the embarrassment only to save the efforts we pulled to make up for each other.I lifted his chin using my forefinger and when our gazes met, I leaned closer and pecked on his parted lips.I could hear his heartbeat and mine. I could feel the tension. The embarrassment and the disappointment of failed surprise but as soon as our lips touched, everything vani
Emery's POVMy lips curved into a smile when I woke up the next day with Terrence's arm wrapped around my waist and resting on my stomach. His other arm was under my head, making it my pillow. Under the thick sheets, I was wearing the dress shirt he took off last night while he's half naked and only wearing sweat pants down.I sniffed the fragrant scent of the man hugging me from behind as I caressed his hair arm on my waist.I felt Terrence moving behind me. He lifted his face a little as he opened his eyes. Our gazes met and he caught me smiling at him.He breathed slowly and comfortably as he hugged me tighter and buried his face on my neck. "What time is it?"I glanced at the clock on the bedside table. "6 AM sharp.""Let's sleep more," he whispered and planted a soft kiss on my stomach.I could feel his morning wood and even when I know it's normal, I couldn't help but feel hot as memories of last night visited my mind."Terrence, I wanna visit the studio today."I felt him move
Terrence's POVAfter my failed surprise, I'm still so happy because of the result of it. Emery and I are good now. She's happy because of the surprise and she said she loves meat. I didn't know if I should punish Dan or thank him for this.I'm driving to my parents' house but a smile wasn't leaving my lips. I couldn't help but recall everything that happened last night and how she asked me today to go out.Emery is different. She's not like other women. She's not shy of telling me things. She's not afraid of showing me her good and bad side. She's not…hiding in her gentle face. And now I think I couldn't let her go anymore. Especially after last night? No! I can no longer function well without her. I need her to survive my every day with a smile on my face. I need her to keep me company when I'm sad and angry. I need her to walk with me and guide me when I'm lost.It's true that at first, I only kept her by my side because of my reputation and the good things I'd get for having a succ
Emery's POVI feel like a frozen doll. Helpless and full of self-pity. This isn't the first time I've felt this but this is the most painful. I feel like I wasn't only betrayed. I was shot on the back helplessly.Tristan balled his fists and stared into my eyes. "You've met her?"I shook my head as I felt bitterness in my heart. We haven't met but I feel like I already lost the fight. I'm a fighter but I can't find my fighting spirit. What I saw was too painful. Especially that I know it's her. She was the one he's supposed to marry.She came back. What kind of defense do I have against the woman who captured his heart?"You're running away? Just like that? Where has all your confidence gone? You're giving up just like that?"I swallowed hard. "I-I'm not legally married to him, Tristan—""In the eyes of all the people, you're his wife. Would you just leave your husband to another woman?""She's not just another woman. She was his supposed bride—""The supposed bride. But you're the br
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