Emery's POVI woke up feeling lightheaded. My eyes opened slowly and a white ceiling welcomed me. There was a faint pain at the back of my head but aside from not—there's nothing.When my vision adjusted to the surroundings, I started roaming my eyes around. My lips parted when my eyes landed on the man beside the bed. He's sitting on the monoblock chair. His arms were crossed against his chest and he's sleeping.Memories of what happened before I passed out flashed back in my mind. The horror I felt when that man looked at me with evil eyes and creepy smile. When he pushed me against the wall, hitting my head and how he threw me on the ground.Tears pooled in the corner of my eyes as the familiar fear attacked me. My heart started racing painfully inside my chest and my fingers started to tremble.He touched me. I felt how his lips touched mine and it traveled to my body.Tears rolled down my cheeks completely as my forehead creased while I'm trying to calm myself down.You're safe…Y
Emery's POVI didn't know what happened to the man who attacked me. I let Terrence take care of him and I know he will do everything to make him pay for what he did. As for the condo unit, Terrence doesn't want us to live there anymore. He's selling it and we're moving out today."We can just get another unit in this tower, " I suggested while we're entering the elevator. We left our house furniture to the movers since Terrence doesn't want me to stay longer in that unit.He shook his head, rejecting my suggestion. "Last week I checked a house and yesterday, I paid the previous owner. We're moving in there."I was shocked as I looked at him. "You bought a house?"He scrolled on his phone and nodded at me. "Yes. A colleague was migrating abroad. He sold his house to me.""And you bought it? For us?""For us," he said and held my hand.I stared at him while he's talking to Dan over the phone. He sent him to our new house to check on it and he also asked him to hire some cleaners.My min
Emery's POVThe urgency of the situation forced me to forget everything and only think about my dad. Terrence helped me get a flight schedule. He was also the one who bought my plane ticket to Brazil. I feel worried and bothered. I feel so torn but I know what my priorities should be.I don't want to go. I don't wanna leave him here but my father needs me.At first, I didn't wanna believe Martina but she sent me a photo of my father in the hospital. He's wearing a hospital gown and it looked real. To make sure, I'll go there and see for myself."Are you sure you're going alone? I don't want you to travel alone, Emery. Especially after what happened."I shook my head. "I'm not okay to go, but I need to. He's still my father, Terrence. He's the only family left to me."I was so angry at Kreed when he chose his family over me when he claimed that he loves me. But now, I finally understand him. I'm in the same situation and it's hard to ignore the knock of my conscience that the man who g
Terrence's POVI kissed my wife so hard in front of the airport drop off. She was hugging my waist and my arms were wrapped around her shoulders, not wanting to let her go. I don't know but I feel like this is where our relationship would end. If her father is badly ill, then she has to stay there and take care of him. I don't wanna be selfish. I don't wanna be a distraction. I don't wanna be a reason for her to abandon her father. She already lost her mother and losing her father would break her."Update me from time to time," I whispered as I caressed her hair and stared at her face.She smiled and nodded. "I will."He kissed her one last time and held her hand tight. "I love you."Her cheeks flushed. She didn't know but every time I show her my affection, she would always blush and I find it really cute."I love you too, Terrence. Wait for me.""Of course. Take care of yourself and answer my calls all the time."She chuckled as she looked at our intertwined fingers. I was holding h
Emery's POV"Your father has diabetes and is diagnosed with dementia."I cupped my mouth in shock as I listened to the doctor. I felt like my body was freezing. I was rooted to the chair where I was sitting. I couldn't think straight. This is not just a simple sickness.I shook my head when I finally processed what the doctor said. "W-What do you mean, doctor? He's healthy. He's…I mean…why is it so sudden?""You cannot easily detect dementia, Miss Craig. This happens when a person is getting older and has other complications like diabetes in your father's case."I swallowed hard and took a deep breath. I went straight to the hospital after the plane landed. I just sent a message to Terrence when I got here because I'm in a hurry. I want to make sure that dad's okay and go home as soon as possible but looking at the situation…I guess…I need to choose.After talking to the doctor, I went to my dad's private room. He's sleeping and he doesn't look well.I don't understand why Martina had
Emery's POVI was smiling at my dad while feeding him. He kept on glancing at me and every time he did, his forehead would crease."Are you a nurse here?"I gave him a warm smile and nodded. "I'm your personal nurse."He pursed his lips. "I don't need a personal nurse. I'm not invalid."He's changed. His illness is affecting him. He's now irritable and there are times he'd forget the words he wanted to say. I also caught him having a hard time moving. It's breaking me everytime I see him like that. It has only been a day, but I'm already shattered inside."I have a daughter, you know?"I smiled again and nodded. "I know.""Her name is Emery," he said and chuckled. "My little girl is sweet but…we had an accident. It was my fault."I shook my head. "It's not your fault.""It is!" His voice rose as he shook his head. "I was driving fast and because of what happened, she developed a trauma. My poor little girl."I held his hand. "Are you blaming yourself?"He nodded sadly. "Yes. It's my f
Emery's POVI was laying on the couch while talking to Terrence over a video chat. He looked exhausted but he insisted on talking right now. I just woke up and I know that he's just about to sleep.This is so hard. It's day here and when it's night there. I want him to rest but I know that just like me, he misses me too."You should sleep," I whispered after he yawned.He shook his head and rubbed his reddish eyes. "I wanna talk to you, Emery. We haven't talked to each other properly for a couple of days. I miss hearing your voice and seeing your face."I smiled. "I miss you too."His eyes softened. "Ah! That eases my exhaustion."My smile turned into a smirk. "I should feed you words of affection everyday, then?"He chuckled. "You're my vitamins."I shook my head but I couldn't hide my smile. "How's life there?"He shrugged his shoulders. "I don't feel alive. Without you, my day is gloomy.""It's sad here too," I whispered and glanced at my dad. He's still sleeping."How's your dad?"
Emery's POVDay five of taking care of my dad. It was hard. There are times I'd break down and will just silently cry at the corner. I'm exhausted. I want to sleep. I want to rest. But thinking about missing the chance my father would wake up with his memories, I'd rather be exhausted."You said you're married. What's your husband's job?"I looked at dad. He's sitting on the bed while watching television when he suddenly asked those words."My husband is a company president.""You have a child?"I shook my head. "I'm planning to have one if given a chance."His forehead creased. "Of course, there's a chance. I remember that my wife had a heart disease so it was really hard for her to bear a chance since it would put her in danger. But you know what? She risked her life to give me my little girl. It was so sad, but at least she left me a mini her."I smiled. "Do you think I should do the same? That I should sacrifice myself to make my husband happy?"He stared at me with sad eyes. "To
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