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 POVI crossed my legs while sitting on the sun lounger. A wine glass was on my right hand while my eyes were focused on Anne who's slowly walking towards Terrence. I guess she didn't know I'm just around watching her trying to get close to my husband. I bet she'd get so angry if she realized I'm just here."You won't do anything?" One of Stacey's friends, Jena, asked shocked.I glanced at her and smiled confidently. "He knows what to do."She smirked. "I love the confidence! I like you!"Stacey chuckled. "I told you you'll like her."I glanced at Anne again and realized she's taking too long. Her friends kept on teasing her and she looked pathetically shy."You're not friends with her?" I asked Stacey, curious why in the huge circle of friends, they have their own world.Ivy, one of Stacey's friends, grimaced. "She's a total bitch, Em. She once fought with me because Terrence helped me when I was harassed years ago. She accused me of seducing Terrence. Gosh! He's not even my t
Emery's POVI wore the dress that Stacey lent me. I changed in the guestroom's bathroom while Terrence was outside, guarding the door.I stared at my face after I washed it. I let my hair down and brushed it with my fingers.Mrs. Gray would never like me. I have long accepted that but I just can't help but feel hurt knowing that the woman who gave birth to my husband likes someone else for him."Emery…" Terrence's soft voice followed by a series of knocks interrupted me.I opened the door and saw Terrence resting his back against the wall. His arms were crossed against his chest and he's already changed his clothes. He's now wearing cargo shorts and black shirt.His eyes were dark and he still looked pissed but when he felt my stares and he looked at me, his eyes softened.He caressed my arm worriedly. We haven't talked since he saved Anne. It doesn't bother me anymore though. He just saved her. A normal thing someone would do if he saw someone drowning especially when it was someone
Emery's POV"Coffee?" I asked Tristan after we entered the unit. He nodded, smiled and sat on the couch.I went straight to the kitchen and opened the cupboard to get two mugs. I made two coffees for us and put them on the island counter. Tristan got up from the couch and sat on the stool chair in front of me."How's life?" Tristan asked while smirking.I smirked back at him. "Fine.""That's too short. We didn't get to see each other for several days, Em. You were so busy with your studio that you didn't even visit us in the company."I chuckled. "Well, I'm still building my business' name. I need to find clients and investors."He sipped on his coffee and smiled. "Why did you even refuse Terrence's offer of investment?""He's already a client, Tristan. If he carries me on his back all the time, I won't be able to use my own feet to stand."He nodded. "Well. That's three points."I chuckled. "How about you? Haven't found any love interest yet?"He shrugged his shoulders. "I haven't me
Emery's POVI've been trying to contact my father for the past several days but I still couldn't reach him. I already talked to the guards and maids at his house but they didn't know when he's coming back. So I'm planning to talk to Ethan today about dad.I wanna know why they seemed to be hiding my father from me."Are you sure you don't need me inside?"I shook my head at Terrence. "I'm fine. I can handle this alone."After this, I want to visit his father too. Mr. Gray is kind to me. He never judges me or what. He treats me well. Like a real father-in-law.I entered the premises of my mother's company. The guards were alerted when they saw me but they didn't do anything. I went straight to the elevator. The people inside grew silent when they saw me. I can feel their gazes but I did not throw them a single glance.My lips parted when the elevator door slid open and the familiar wall welcomed my eyes. The warmth of the color that's comforting my eyes, the nostalgia of being here aga
Emery's POVTristan's eyes widened when I got out of the car. Not because I'm here but because of my glares. He even took a step backwards when I started walking towards him. I slowed down and before I walked past him, I abruptly elbowed his stomach.He groaned and coughed as I walked towards Terrence whose forehead creased after seeing what I did.I've been wanting to hear the words Terrence was about to say when Tristan first interrupted us after Stacey's party but this guy is really born just to interrupt and ruin everything. Argh!"What was that?" Tristan groaned again but I rolled my eyes and held onto Terrence's arm.Terrence leaned down and closer to me. "What did he do?"I shook my head. "Nothing. Let's go."He still looked hesitant but he nodded and accompanied me towards the house. No one's in the living room, so Terrence brought me upstairs and straight to his parents' room.He knocked twice. "Dad?""Terrence? Come in." It was Mr. Gray's voice.When Terrence opened the door
Emery's POVI answered Terrence's call when I got back to my office and saw missed calls from him. I was about to dial him back when he called again. I answered it immediately, thinking it's an urgent matter."Hello?"[‘You busy?]I rested my back against the swivel chair. "I just had a meeting with my team. I'm in my office now. Why?"[Nothing. I just wanna hear your voice and…]I crossed my legs and dropped my eyes on the two picture frames on my table. It was a photo of me and my dad and one was me and Terrence. It was taken during our honeymoon trip. The day I started having strange feelings towards him."And? Hmm?"[Em…I…think it's my fault that Anne got shot. I mean…she won't run away that night if I didn't shout at her.]I squeezed my eyes closed and massaged the bridge of my nose. "You didn't know those people would come that night. It wasn't your fault, Terrence."[Still…]I sighed. "How's the investigation about it?"[I just got an update from my private investigator. Those
Terrence's POV"You came!"I stared blankly at Anne. I don't know what to do with her. I already talked to her about us. I made it clear to her that Emery's my wife and I have no intentions of cheating on her. I also admitted to her that my feelings for her have vanished and that's the truth. Emery didn't just help me move on from Anne, she also helped me redeem myself again."I just came to check on you. That's all."She shook her head and swallowed hard. "You can't leave me here, Terrence. You saw what happened. They will come back to hurt me again."I clenched my jaws. "There are guards at the door, Anne."She started sobbing. "You can't neglect me just like that, Terrence! It wasn't my fault that I was abducted—""And it wasn't also my fault that I fell in love with the woman who saved me!"She gasped as she looked at me with widened eyes. Her lips trembled as she shook her head. "You d-don't mean that…""I mean everything I said, Anne. I'm in love with Emery. Something that is ir
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