Emery's POV"Sit down," Terrence said as soon as we got to the living room of my cond0–our condo, rather since he's already living here and he's actually the one who bought this."Sit down, Emery. So we can talk about our problems."I rolled my eyes and dropped myself on the couch but I groaned when I sat on something and I realized it was the remote control. I looked at Terrence with an annoyed face but he shot his brow up."You were the one who's always watching TV, Emery."I grimaced and threw the remote on the coffee table. It rolled on the table and landed on the carpeted floor. Terrence sighed and picked it up before he put it on the coffee table and sat on the couch across from me. His legs were parted as he sat there comfortably and landed his eyes on me."I still wanna ask you the same question I asked before but I know you won't answer me just like how you walked out on me that day."I looked away. How can I answer him properly that day? He was asking me if I'm jealous of hi
Terrence's POVI took a deep breath after putting a blanket on Emery. She fell asleep after taking her medicine. I stared at her face and slowly leaned closer. I wiped the excess tear on her cheek but I clenched my jaws after another lone tear rolled down her face even while she's sleeping.My heart is racing in anger. Whoever sent that fcking, threat, I will make them pay. How dare they scare her like this? How dare they make her cry?I couldn't calm myself down. I still can hear her cries and see her eyes full of tears. The terrifying picture of her crying in fear has already been engraved in my mind. I couldn't forget it. I've known her as a strong woman. Fearless. Bold. But today, her fierce facade was stripped off. I was so shocked and scared when I saw her like that. I feel like…I'd die if I saw her again in that situation.After kissing my wife's forehead, I went to the balcony and closed the sliding glass door before I took my phone out fro
Emery's POVTerrence managed to make me forget what happened. He didn't even mention anything about that day as if he wanted me to forget that entire bad day. It was a very scary moment for me. Seeing that…brutally killed animal…it…it triggered some memory inside my head that I thought I had already buried in the deepest part of my mind. It was terrifying that I broke down like that in front of Terrence. I couldn't imagine what could've happened to me if he wasn't there that day. If I didn't approach him in the park and he didn't come with me, I think I would've lost myself that day."Emery!"That bubbly voice woke me up from my deep thoughts.I immediately flashed a smile after Georgina entered my office. She was roaming her eyes around while nodding in satisfaction."Ohh! What an office."I smirked at her. "You like it?"She smiled. "I'll like it better if you'll go out with me today."My brow shot up. "Whe
Emery's POVGeorgina stayed in my office. Even after work, she wants to go with me to my condo. I don't know but I feel like she knows something so she's insisting on spending time with me. She said we can watch movies together in the condo or anything."Georgina, tell me the truth. Why are you here?"I asked when I couldn't ignore it anymore.She frowned and sighed while sitting on the couch. I was leaning against the island counter."I heard what happened,"she answered honestly. "About the…package."I sucked my breath and squeezed my eyes closed. I swallowed hard and pressed my lips together."Terrence called me. He told me to spend time with you for a while, so I harassed him, thinking he hurted you and he told me the truth."Terrence did that? For what? He already comforted me."He asked me to be with you while he hasn't come home. He's worried that you'd get scared when you're alone here."I nodded
Terrence's POVI was so worried when dad called and informed me that mom went out angry. I can only think of one reason for her anger and I was right. When I got home, I saw her almost hurting Emery. I was both shocked and angry. I still don't understand why mom hates her so much and when Anne came back, her hatred for Emery . I don't wanna think ill of Anne but I can't help it."Is there something wrong?"Emery asked while we're cuddling on the couch.After her friend left, I carried her to the couch and hugged her soft body.Something wrong? There is. Definitely. I was in the office this morning when Dan gave me an update about the investigation on the package sent to Emery. I can still remember the rage that resurfaced in my heart when I heard the person behind it."Sir, I have already located the sender of the package. Here it is."I accepted the folder he gave me and I clenched my jaws in anger when I saw the name and signature of
Emery's POVUnder the white sheets covering our naked bodies, Terrence was hugging me. His arm was around my shoulders and caressing my arm. His other hand was intertwined with mine against my stomach.I was staring at the ceiling. We just made love. I feel tired but I'm not sleepy. I'm actually thinking of opening up to him about my trauma."I saw what's on your skin," Terrence whispered as he kissed my ear.I smiled. He's talking about my tattoo. I saw him paused when he saw it earlier and I'm actually expecting him to ask."I had it done today. What do you think?""What does it mean?"I smirked. "What do you think?""It's a letter ‘T'. So I'm hoping it's my name."I chuckled. "Well, Kreed's name doesn't have a T."He looked at me with a creased forehead. "Why do you have to mention your ex's name?""Because…" I paused and smirked. "...I'm provoking you?"His lips parted before he shook his head and smirked. "You know what I can do when provoked."I laughed and squeezed myself again
Emery's POV"You don't know anything so don't speak like you know it all. And don't lift yourself too high because Terrence won't change his heart that easily. He's mad at me for running away, so he's just being hard to please."I laughed hard and with a sarcastic remark. "And you think you're better than me? You think my husband would waste his time playing hard to get? Come on, Anne! I'm not dumb and I know you're smart too so you can see, crystal clear, that my husband doesn't have even an ounce of feelings left for you."Her face reddened in anger. My brow shot up, challenging her, when she took a step forward."I dare you to hurt me, Anne. But once you do, I assure you, Terrence will know."She laughed and balled her fists. "I thought you're an independent woman. Turned out you're just a weak woman trying so hard to pretend like a good wife. You're not far from women who are only a decoration."I smirked. "Yeah? At least I have a husband who chooses me over anything or anyone."S
Emery's POVI was standing in front of the mirror while looking at my face. The stunning satin black spaghetti strap dress that reached half of my legs perfectly hugged my body with its fitted size. It exposed my back completely as I tied my hair in a messy bun. There were even loose strands of hair on the side of my face. My stylist behind me was in awe while looking at the creation in front of her."You look perfect, Mrs. Gray!"I smiled through the mirror. "Thank you."The door swung open and Terrence entered. His lips parted while looking at my face through the mirror."What do you think, Mr. Gray?" The stylist asked, giggling.Terrence pressed his lips together as he started walking towards me. From the reflection, I saw the stylist leaving us alone with a proud smile plastered on her face.I smiled at Terrence through the mirror when he stood behind me and his hand gently caressed my arm. He planted a soft kiss on my exposed shoulder before he rested his chin on it."Gorgeous,"
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