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 POVThe house is clean. My dirty clothes are gone. The kitchen pantry is full of stocks. Even the refrigerator is full.My lips were parted as I looked around the house. I woke up alone in the bed and I couldn't find Terrence anywhere in the house. Where is he? He cleaned the house. Did the groceries I forgot yesterday. He even cooked me breakfast but where is he?"You're awake." The door swung open, followed by Terrence's voice.I looked at him with confusion. "Where were you?"He smiled and lifted the basket he's carrying. "I brought our clothes to the laundry.""Oh! You don't have to."He walked towards me and kissed my cheek after putting the basket down. "I want to. While I'm here, I'll take care of you."I smiled and hugged his waist. He kissed my hair and stared down at my face. "Wash up. So we can eat."I nodded. "I'll be quick."I immediately ran to the bathroom to take a quick bath. My smile faded when it's time to dress up. I realized clothes were all already used a
Emery's POVDad's condition is getting worse. He's now in the Intensive Care Unit and I can't do anything but to look at him. Seeing him like this breaks my heart but I'm ready to let him go. I still want to be with him so I'm praying hard that he'll wake up one day. I'm praying…so hard.Days felt so empty. Nights felt so cold. Terrence is beside me, I can't even focus on him. He's taking care of me while I can't even make him a coffee. It's so hard. I want to divide myself into two so I can fulfill my duties to my father and to my husband. But that's not the case. I have to sacrifice and compromise my relationship with Terrence for the man who gave me life."Em…" Terrence brushed his nose against my cheek as he hugged me.I squeezed my eyes closed. We're in bed. He's facing my back and hugging me. I feel exhausted again. Just like the other days, it's exhausting."Terrence, I'm sorry…"He tightened his hug around my waist. "Don't…"I shook my head. "You came here to be with me and ye
Emery's POVMy tears won't stop from falling while staring at the empty room where dad stayed in for a week. My heart was breaking into pieces and I couldn't breathe properly. It was just one attack but he didn't…make it. In a blink of an eye, I lost my dad.I'm alone. Terrence is not here. He just left yesterday and dad gave up on his life today. I want to talk to Terrence. I wanted to tell him that I lost my father but I couldn't. I was still shocked and I still couldn't process it.It's so hard to accept that I only got to talk to him once as father and daughter. He gave me a chance to be with my father again but it's not enough. I want another day with him. If…If only I spend more time with him…"Miss Craig…"I looked at the nurse who handed me a picture. I cried harder when I saw the photo that dad is always looking at. It was us. Me, him and mom. When I was younger.I caressed my aching chest and fell on my knees. I felt so weak and brokenhearted. I couldn't even see properly an
Emery's POVI was staring at Martin and Ethan. They're sitting in front of me while dad's lawyer was sitting on the single couch between us. The cold temperature of the house is not helping. It's adding to the tension.My eyes roamed around the house. This is my father's house and it's funny how uncomfortable I feel here. I feel like this isn't the same house where I used to live. It feels really different now that I lost both of my parents."Can we start now?" Martina impatiently asked.Ethan was sitting comfortably and he didn't care about anything. He was just tapping his fingers on the arm rest of the couch. He's so calm and it's irritating me.Attorney cleared his throat and nodded. He glanced at me before he started opening the envelope.I was listening intently until Attorney started mentioning the important part of the will."...I have a house in Brazil, in the United States of America, in Hong Kong and Italy. I have assets in listed banks and a company left by my late wife. M
Emery's POVI visited my mom's grave. I feel so empty. There's a hole in my chest but I couldn't cry anymore. I feel like…I just lost my heart.After talking to Mrs. Gray, I left without meeting Terrence. I left while she's watching me walk away.I now know why she hates me, but aside from that reason, I understand her. She saw how I used Terrence before. He didn't even care if he'd become evil for me. Just to help me. He sacrificed so much. I want to make it up to him, but Mrs. Gray's words are stuck in my head.I just love him because I need him. Maybe I just really fell in love with him because he's the one I need. When I feel lonely, I think of him. When I'm sad, I think of him. When I'm in trouble, I always count on him.My feelings are messy now. I lost my father. I completely lost the company and now I'm losing him.I laughed without humor after I remembered the condition to inherit the company. The company my mom built.A child. A child is a key to getting the company. But I d
Terrence's POV"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU STILL CAN'T FIND HER? IT'S BEEN A MONTH SINCE SHE DISAPPEARED! I DON'T BELIEVE YOU CAN'T FIND HER!"My private investigator bowed his head and handed me an envelope. "I-I got a copy of her bank transaction, sir."I grabbed the envelope and opened it. I almost crumpled the paper after seeing a huge amount of money deposited in her account."She sold her father's two houses in different countries, sir. After that, she withdrew all the money and there's no trace of her again."I squeezed my eyes closed. Emery…what are you thinking, baby?I swallowed hard. "W-What about her father?""I talked to someone I know in Brazil, sir. I had him check the hospital you're talking about. Information about Mr. Craig is hidden but he pulled some strings and he discovered that Mr. Craig died last month."My eyes widened in fraction. "What? What do you mean?"I balled my fists, realizing Mr. Craig had a heart attack before I left. I shouldn't have left. My wife suffer
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