RESPONSIBILITYERIC's POVI dashed into the house, jumping the stairs in a hurry to Rayne's room. Even though Bryce had told me that he had taken care of the situation, I wasn't completely at ease, and I knew I wouldn't be until I saw her and confirmed to myself that she was okay.Crossing the corridor, I stopped in my tracks on noticing the hoard of men in black suits lined up by the door. Matthew came matching toward me in hurried strides, causing me a frown."Sir,..." he started, but I didn't let him finish."Where is my wife?" I could hear my own fear in my tone, and the intensity of my voice. Firm, and yet shaky. It momentarily surprised me how I was losing my grit at the moment. I was sweating on my forehead, I could feel it. And for a quick moment, I couldn't help but question the feelings running inside of me. It all felt strange. I had never been this tense in my entire existence. Never been frightened by anything and that too, to the extent of having all of the wrong and str
BEAUTIFUL ADMIRATIONRAYNE'S POVI woke up to a bright light shimmering on my face. When I opened my eyes, the light threatened to blind me. I sheltered them with my hands and then opened them again, slowly. The day was fully bright already and I couldn't help but wonder for how long I had slept. Stretching and yawning tiredly, my mind wandered around."I'll be back soon," at those words, I suddenly remembered Eric. Did he return at all last night? I sprang up from the bed and jumped down at once, hurrying downstairs. Badging into the kitchen I realized he wasn't there. Then I hurried back upstairs and knocked on his room. When I didn't get a reply, I opened the door and went in, but he still wasn't there. I hurried back up to my room to get my phone. Since we were always close, we barely spoke on the phone.The moment I tore the door open, something caught my attention. It was Eric, he was lying on the couch by the side of the bed. Slowly, I started in his direction, careful not to w
LIFE LONG NIGHTMARESERIC's POVAfter watching her sleep so soundly last night, I didn't want to leave her by herself. There was so much space for the both of us, but I had to pass the idea of lying next to her for my own good. It was better to not tempt myself, so I reclined to stay on the couch. At least, I can watch her sleeping face from this spot.My phone rang in my pocket as I strolled toward the piece of furniture and I noticed Rayne turn uncomfortably on the bed at the noise. I quickly put the phone on silent, before taking the call."The executives are ready for another meeting, it's been fixed for next Friday," Bryce informed me."I won't be in the country by then, you'll have to take care of it.""Does it have something to do with tonight's event?""Of course, it does. My wife's life is in danger, staying here after tonight's ambush isn't at all a wise idea. You've never been in love, so you won't understand any of the things I'm saying. But, you don't have to, just take c
FIRST KISSERIC's POV"Huh! Bryce?""You dreamt of Bryce? Why would you dream of Bryce?" I inquired. "I just saw him there....""No, you shouldn't see any other man in your dream. You know what? I think I should give that young man a call." I wrapped Rayne's waist with one of my hands and used the other to take out my phone from my pocket. Then I dialed Bryce's number."Why were you in my wife's dream?" I asked as soon as he picked up."What now?" He asked tiredly."You were in my wife's dream, what were you doing there?" I asked and heard him sigh."I'm quite very handsome, so it'd be difficult for even the married to resist me. You should probably try getting on her good side, maybe then you'll get your chance." "What do you....""You should be getting ready to leave if you want her to keep dreaming. Don't call me until you are back in Los Angeles. There are lots of things you need to take care of, love doesn't feed you." "What, are you jealous because you don't have a woman in y
Chapter SixtyLittle SurpriseERIC's POV Her stomach rumbled against mine and her cheeks flushed red with embarrassment. I wrapped my arms around her waist and rolled her over. "Come, I'll make you breakfast."Putting her down on the seat, I started off cooking. "You're prepared to keep me entertained today, right?" I asked and saw her blush, then she nodded."I've prepared a lot, you'll... be stunned after my performance today." She assured me, grinning from ear to ear. Watching her, I couldn't help but chuckle. ****In his hotel room, Fred gulped down a glass of whiskey he had poured himself. Reminiscing on everything his father had told him the previous day and coupled with what he had seen when he arrived at Sarah's place, he couldn't help sulking. He picked up his phone from the table and stared at the photo that was currently making waves online. The photo of the nobody girl he had cheated on in the arms of the very man his father constantly compared him to. Fred felt his bl
CHAPTER SIXTY ONEERIC's POVONLY SHE CANI meant to get up and go fetch her from where she is, but I stopped myself from doing so. It was a fuckin' surprise, she had said that. Meaning I'm to remain seated with my eyes closed until she comes out. I don't want to ruin her little surprise. She's worth the wait!But, Hell, this is torture.Soon, I could hear the clattering of approaching footsteps, coming in bits. I could feel my little monster hardening at each step she takes, the desire to grab and pin her underneath me and take her in every nook and cranny of this room keeps building up. But, the anticipation of what she'd do next when she finally stopped in front of me was driving me crazy. Is she finally comfortable enough to have___ again with me? A beat suddenly started in the background. "You can open your eyes now," her small voice came out rather excitedly than I had expected. I flung my eyes open, expecting to see her in a pair of lingerie, a bikini, with her hair packed in
LostRAYNE'S POVI stretched my hand to his face, so I could check his temperature, but he suddenly caught my wrist midway. Slowly, he lowered my hand toward his pants and my fingers brushed against a hard surface."Down there is where this hand should go."I felt someone caressing my lips bringing me back to reality, I tilted my head up to look at him.Our eyes met and for a second I felt my breath hitch. My whole body became numb and it was as if I wasn't even breathing.How the hell does he manage to take my breath away. ERIC'S POVI watched her get lost in her own thoughts. What was she thinking about? I thought to myself.I gently caressed her lips with my thumb finger which miraculously brought her back to reality only for her to go numb the minute our eyes met.Why is she acting this way all of a sudden, does she like me already? Noo, does she love me already? I couldn't comprehend what her feelings and thoughts were but she seemed lost."Rayne!" I called her name gently but s
CookiesERIC'S POV"You are my special pet!" I told her.She got up and made to leave but I pulled her back and made her sit on my lap."You are my pet and you'll always be my special and only pet." I said to her, making her feel, my breath caressing her skin as our bodies were so close to each other we could feel the heat coming from both of us.I used my fingers and brushed her neck slightly, brushing some strands of hair to the other side."You're my wife and you'll always be my one and only wife!" I said calmly to her. Making sure that every single word I said sank into her brain."Eric!" she called out loud like she wasn't even affected by what I did.I rolled my eyes in disappointment and ran my fingers through my hair.She got up and faced me."Let's make some cookies!" She smiled widely like she didn't hear anything I said."Cookies!" I said calmly as I stared at her."Yes, I don't want you to be bored while spending the day with me!" she said, smiling innocently.I couldn't h
Reunion: RAYNE'S POVFinally the day I've long awaited was here.I got up with a joy filled soul as I danced around happily.Today I get to be officially wedded to Eric again. It was surreal.Everything was being set in my room, the makeup artist set up his tools and the fashion designers showed Elaina and Ann jewelries to pick for me.I got into the bathroom to take a shower so we could get ready with due procedures. I didn't want to waste any more time.After some minutes I got out tying a bath white robe as I sat down before the mirror so the hairstylist could commence on beautifying my hair."Rayne do you want shady blue or you'd rather go with the normal one?" Eliana asked me."The normal one." I replied to her with a smile on my face."Good day Ma'am, I'd like you to choose a hairstyle." The hairstylist said to me,I looked at the samples she gave to me but I was a bit confused. Everything seemed so good to me. I didn't even know which one to choose amongst them. They look so g
Getting marriedRAYNE'S POV"Rayne." I heard Eric's Voice I looked up and saw him walking in."Are you okay?" He asked me as he leaned forward to me."I'm fine, just a little bit of headache." I replied to him."You came for me." I said I was a bit surprised I never knew he was going to come for me.It was Sarah, Sarah had told him I guess."Let's get you home." He said."Rayne." Sarah called lightly as she walked up to me.Eric walked out giving us a private time."I'm so sorry Rayne, I shouldn't have been mean to you, it was all Fred's plot he has been using me, he used me to betray you only to greedily want you back, I'm so sorry I betrayed our trust." She sobbed lightly."Come here." I said as I hugged her tightly."I'm sorry.' she whispered before pulling from the hug."Rayne.""Rayne." Elaiana and Ann called at once as they walked in."Oh my God baby, thank God you're okay." Elaina said as she hugged me."Oh my God I was so worried Rayne." Ann said as she heaved a sigh of relie
Got her Eric's POV The door to my office flung open and Bianca and Sarah bagged in. "We need to talk, it's about Rayne." She said immediately she got in. What did they possibly have to say about Rayne? The FBi and my men were on the case even though it hasn't had any progress or trace. "Sit." was my stern voice.I hadn't forgotten so quickly that Bianca was the reason Rayne left.Bianca handed me a piece of paper "That is the map showing the location I think Rayne would be." she said. "Not think, she's there." Sarah said I wasn't ready for their shenanigans today and not now I wasn't in my frame of mind. I looked at the information in my hands, it was a map leading to the boundary of the town.But what would Rayne be doing there, and why would Sarah want to help me find her. "You don't have to trust me but you can assign your men to go there in search of her." Sarah stated. "Let's go, I told you he doesn't believe us." Bianca said, trying to drag Sarah along. "Why would th
Expose himSARAH'S POV It's been over a week now and I had kept the secret all to myself avoiding and fighting the urge to spill it out at any moment.At the start of all this I thought Fred was going to let Rayne go immediately. She was conscious but it's been over a week now and he hadn't let her go.But what if he wasn't the one holding her, what if she was the one wanting to stay back.I decided to pay Fred a visit at his office. I wanted us to talk about the reason why Rayne wasn't out yet, I wanted to know so much and I guess my curiosity got the better of me.I took a taxi to his company and when I arrived I walked up to his office."Good day Ma'am." I heard the secretary greeted me."I want to see your boss." I stated."I'm sorry ma'am but he has been off for a few days now." she replied politely.If Fred wasn't in the office and also not at home could it be that he has been with Rayne all through.I felt that sting of jealousy in me as I walked out of the company in annoyan
KidnappedRAYNE'S POVIt's been over a week now I started doing the investigations and just like I thought it wasn't easy because I wasn't allowed to go out with Fred giving the excuse that Eric was going to abduct me if I do.I sighed tiredly, what can I do or say he was the one that saved me, who knows what Eric is planning beside he had been keeping me to Eliminate me that's what the record states.I got up from my bed and decided to take a tour when the door opened immediyand Fred walked in."You're awake love." he said and embraced me tightly, caressing my body.I wasn't comfortable with his greeting so I adjusted to him. not comfortable with his careasing"Good morning Fred." I greeted him as I moved back a little."Morning my darling, how are you fairing?" he asked."I'm fine." I stared at him. His outfit was a bit odd.Isn't he going to the office today or is he taking the day off." "You're not dressed for work." I said wanting to know his reasons."I wanted to stay back with
Helped meRAYNE'S POVIt all felt like I was locked in a locker, everywhere was dark and I couldn't move a muscle. I heard voices but the voices were faint in my head.I'm just helping her." I heard a familiar voice say.I couldn't picture who it was or what the person was talking about.I could only hear their faint voices but couldn't understand what they were talking about."Helping another man's wife, Fred that's Eric's Wife!!" another familiar voice said."Eric." The name rang a bell in my head. I couldn't picture who he was or what he was."You're mine Rayne." "Let's get married.""I'll burn down a whole city if anyone tries to hurt you." These words kept repeating in my head but I tried to picture who it was that said that and finally the memories hit me.I moved my hands lightly and it was like I was Fred from what was holding me back."Eric." I called slowly as I moved my body on the bed.I slowly opened my eyes and everything was blurry in my sight."Eric " I called again
She's Awake!!!.FRED'S POVIt's been a month since and some weeks Rayne has been in Coma and everyday I prayed she gets well.The doctor has been assuring me she is improving but I couldn't see it.Everyday I go to the Ward to check up on her and talk to her but she can't respond back.She lies on the bed like a log of wood everyday not moving an each.I was tired of seeing her in such a state that I wanted her to get better."Sir these are the things she would be needing." The maid assigned to the care of her informed me as she handed me a list."I could go get them for her." She suggested."I'll get them myself." I said sternly"Leave." I ordered her and she walked out."I'm going to get your stuff Rayne, please get well before I come back." I whispered lightly to her as I held her hands in mine and kissed her forehead.I was hoping for a response but like always I got no response.I got up and walked out towards my car and got in and in no time I zoomed off. I was out shopping for
Not guiltyBIANCA'S POVAfter the incident that made Rayne run out and had never returned Eric haa completely ghosted me and had nothing to do with me.Though I had been out of the country for a business meeting and had just arrived I decided to take up my business seriously and let go of Eric, it's so obvious he wants nothing to do with me.When Rayne got missing I had suspected Sarah to be the one but I didn't take it seriously as I wasn't in the country and it has been over a month now she has gone missing and Eric isn't still over her.I sighed at the thought of all the drama that has been happening where the hell would Rayne be? At first I was happy she had gone missing, not until her going missing made Eric gated me the more.I was sitting quietly in my office going through some files of new luxury accessories that were coming in when all of a sudden the door flung open as Eliana and Ann walked in with angry faces."What is the meaning of this?" I was annoyed at their rude atti
Lost herERIC'S POV It's been more than a month now since Rayne left and I haven't gotten any information of where she is.She leaving me was the worst breakdown of my life.My men were all out in search of her but there was still no trace of her. I've reported the case to the FBI and they've made a lot of investigations but just couldn't get to her.How could I have lost her so easily? My family has ghosted me and I have been too busy searching for her to even have time for myself.What if My Dad was the one abducting her, how come I haven't thought of this for so long. My mind was so much occupied on finding her I forgot my father wanted to abduct her too.I got into the car driving to Mr lawns house.I got there in a few minutes, I parked the car and alighted from it walking straight into the mansion."Mr Lawn's!!" I angrily yelled immediately I was Inside."Mr Lawns!!" I yelled again."What is it Son, it's how you greet your father!" he asked as he walked down the stairs."Where'