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 POVCallum Hunter? We competed and he tried to court me after that. He's sick in the head. He said he fell in love with me after the microphone hit the side of his eye. It created a scar on the side of his lower left brow, actually.He smiled again. "I guess you remember now."I nodded lazily. "I guess so. I gotta go.""Won't you eat first? You're just having coffee for lunch?"I looked at him with a blank face. "I have a patient here, Doctor Hunter.""Your dad? His doctor is a close friend of mine.""I don't think it's appropriate to talk about someone else's life especially if it's a patient.""I just asked him why you're talking to him since I saw you," he answered, still smiling as if my annoyance amuses him.I nodded before I turned my back and started walking away. He didn't say anything again while I lazily went back to dad's room. I did not enter. A nurse was feeding him his lunch while I stood in front of the door, watching him.My phone beeped. My forehead creased af
Terrence's POVI massaged my neck and stretched my arms after the last meeting for today ended. We just talked to our possible investor and the meeting was a success.Tristan was grinning at me because of the result of the meeting."Can I leave now?" I asked with a bored tone.He nodded and tapped my shoulders. "Good work, cousin!""I'll stay with Emery for a week. You made a promise to me that you'll take care of the company for a week. I want to be with my wife.""Of course!"I smirked because of that. I immediately left him in the restaurant to go home and take a bath. The house was quiet, as usual. It's dark and I feel lonely here. But today is different. I'm leaving for Brazil to follow Emery. I'll stay there with her for a week.That's my plan. I'll spend this week with her and next week, I'll come back here again.I was excited. I couldn't wait to see and hug my wife again. I want to touch her. To kiss her. To make love to her again. One week feels like forever. Being apart fro
Emery's POV"This is my dad's house here." I said as we entered a two storey modern house. Terrence looked around before he dropped his eyes on me."Why are you staying in the hospital when you have a house to sleep in?"I smiled bitterly. "I don't wanna sleep alone here. And I want to take care of my dad all day and night."He sighed and pulled me closer to him. He caressed my hair, kissed it before he rested his chin on my head."Where's your stepmother?"I shook my head. "She's gone. She doesn't want to stay with my dad anymore. She just…wanted his money."Terrence's arms around me tightened. "I'll stay with you no matter what."I smiled and wrapped my arms around his waist. "I know…"He lifted my chin using his forefinger. He planted a soft kiss on my lips before he carried me. He sat on the couch and placed me on his legs, straddling him.I rested my elbows on his shoulders and locked my hands against his nape. He stared at my face. His hands on my waist felt so warm. His presenc
Terrence's POVA week without Emery felt like hell. I missed her so much and now that I'm with her and she's in my arms, sleeping peacefully, the longing I had for a week has vanished to thin air.She looked tired but her face was showing how peaceful her sleep is. I'm here with her and it makes her feel at home. I feel the same way. I love her so damn much and I don't know if I'm capable of loving someone else again after her.Well…there will be no after her because I don't have plans to let her go. Just like what I said, as long as she needs me. And she said she needs me and that she'll always need me. I won't leave not until she says she doesn't love me anymore. But that would be impossible. I saw her sincerity. I felt the genuinity of her feelings. She loves me and I won't let her fall out of love."Hmm…kiss…Terrence…"I chuckled softly when she protruded and demanded a kiss. She's sleep talking, obviously and I'm so happy to witness her being clingy in her dream.I leaned closer
Emery's POV"Here, drink this." I smiled and accepted the glass of fresh milk that Terrence handed to me. We're here in dad's hospital room. Dad's still asleep and we decided to just buy takeouts and eat here."You should drink some too," I said after I sipped on it.He nodded and drank from the same glass and continued eating.I was constantly glancing at him, watching him eating zestfully. He's eating his favorite vegetable salad for breakfast while I'm having rice, bacon, egg and sausage."How can I help you take care of your dad?" He asked while still eating.I smiled. "I'll feed dad when he wakes up. After that, I'll help him bathe. I think you can help me with that."He nodded. "Okay. What will you do after that?"I shrugged my shoulders. "Depends. If dad wants to talk, then I'll sit beside his bed and talk to him. But if he wants to sleep, I think I'll bring his dirty clothes to the laundry later."He nodded. "Hmm! What did the doctor say about his condition? Can he go home? I
Emery's POV"I'll buy you coffee," I said to Terrence after he sat on the couch beside me. He just finished helping dad change clothes. He volunteered actually and he told me to just sit.I don't wanna let him do the things I should do, but I wanna know how he would deal with my dad when the latter keeps on scolding him."I told you, I don't want my daughter to marry at a young age. But if she wants to marry you, what can I do?" Dad said again while looking at us.He's already lying on the bed and I thought he'd sleep but he thought about what we talked about again.Terrence walked towards him and sat on the chair beside his bed. "What should I do to get your permission?"I pulled myself up and caressed Terrence's shoulder before I left.I went to the cafetaria to buy something to eat. I was on the counter when someone stood beside me. The familiar stance, smell and body built made me sigh lazily."What is it again?""Who's that?"He's obviously pertaining to Terrence. I languidly fac
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