Zafer’s POVThe house feels empty, I drive them to school and Cora decided to look for Clyde afraid that her son will disappear without her knowing. Maybe I should hire a bodyguard for that kid to put Cora at ease, that way I can take her by my side…Sound childish but I really want to do it… Err—this is not me.I have works to do too, yet I’m too lazy to face that Alpha right now. Knowing that he’s an EX and the biological father of Cora’s kid, jealousy is climbing in every part of my skin. Just thinking that he was the first one who touch and held her, I already got my first defeat.If only I got her first then…But still, I have her now. Well not totally but as long that she’s willing to stay in here with her kid then I have a chance, “damn it, I’m going crazy because of one woman.”I let my body fall down on the bed, being the only child of the family, I need to settle all the work on my plate, to not disappoint my father and the elders. So, even if I don’t want to meet that basta
Zafer’s POV“Good afternoon, Sir!” The receptionist greeted me as I walked inside the restaurant mentioned by my father, “do you have a reservation, Sir?” He politely added to his question.“ah, yes! Well, it’s under the name of Faye Layton, can you please check it?” I replied to him.“Oh, it’s Ms. Faye, please wait for a second.” He said and talk to the woman beside him, the woman kept nodding her head while looking at me. As they finished discussing something, the man was back in front of me with a wide smile. “She will guide you to the room, Sir.” He said and pointed to the woman.“Come with me, Sir,” She smile at me and walk first, it was a bit suspicious that they talk first before letting me know where is the room. Well, this is not the first time I come here so it’s normal when the room is for VVIP.“Are you new here?” I asked, this is the first time I meet her. Well, after all this is not the first time my father arranged for me to do something like this.“Well, I’m only doing
Cora’s POVWhat should I do? I did my best to look at him but he still got hurt. At a time like this, Tally is always by my side but she is busy right now. I said I can do it all by myself, but I can’t right now.As if all the muscles in my body are being twisted, my hands are cold and trembling as I scroll more in my contact list. Everything here is my ex-employers or the ones who asked me to part-time in their shop, only Tally and Zafer are the people I personally knew.I’m a bit ashamed to burden him, but I really need someone right now… No, to be exact I need him and his comfort.Hearing the sound of my call gives me great tension, what if he doesn’t answer my call too then what should I do?“Hello, Cora!” His voice is playful as always, a familiar energetic tone that put the surrounding at ease.Just hearing him on the phone, I couldn’t suppress the tears. “Zafer… What should I do? Clyde got hurt.” I said.“Huh, what do you mean he got hurt?!” His voice becomes louder, but not be
Cora’s POVAs if there is something ringing inside of my ears when I heard the last words he said, I am all aware of Zafer flirting with me but I did not expect that he will do it to others on my back. “So?” I look at him with confusion plastered on my face, “I don’t understand why are you telling me this,”“I am telling you that he’s not serious with you!” He holds my both arms tightly, “are you going to close your eyes, shook your head, and ignore what I said?”I sneer at him and shove his hands away from me, “why are you so concerned? If he’s like that then be with it, do you think there is a difference between the two of you if just because you saw him with another woman and you haven’t done it?”“Yes! I’m loyal to you when we are together…” He did not finish his words as my laughter make him stop speaking.“Oh gosh, for moon goodness’ sake, how can you say that with confidence? Okay, let’s say you did not meet any women when we are still together but haven’t you forgotten what yo
Cora’s POVWho I am to you is the words I’d never imagine that I will as to him for real, not because I have no right to ask but because I’m more afraid of how he answers it. “Never mind, it’s just a nonsense question.” I immediately added.“I don’t know why are you even asking me that question, isn’t I already told you that I’m interested in you?” He holds my face while caressing my lips using his thumb finger, “still doubting my words because of him? Then how long I will live behind his shadow?”I’m a bit surprised by his answer, why does he sound hurt… “no, that’s not it. There is no way you need to live in his shadow because I already move on from the past and it’s because you encourage me…” I hesitantly said.His finger stopped, “don’t say something like that whenever your son is with us if cute words coming out here then who I am to stop myself to kiss you?” He pushes his finger inside my mouth, brushing my gums up to my palate.I can’t understand but, I just found closing my ey
Cora’s POVI can feel his hot breath as he moves closer and closer to me, “so you don’t have any care even if I kiss you now? whenever I do, it’s become useless because I don’t feel anything at all. Not anger or I can’t even make you feel awkward,”I open my eyes and look at him straight, “what do you expect? A trembling hand, stuttered voice, and blushing face?” I scoff, “that won’t happen anymore.”“I know, but still I can’t help but hope that you will look at me with the same emotion you have in the past. Is it wrong for me to think this way, when you are still the woman in here?” He points to his chest, "Even though your words are as sharp as a silver dagger, I can't stop wanting to hear your voice."His tone is full of emotion as if he's expressing the truth of his feelings for me, but I can't let myself be swayed by this because I'm tired of expecting the impossible. Our world has always been different, so no matter what he says or does, it will not change the fact that we canno
Cora’s POV“Clyde!” Tally embrace my son as she got inside the room, “Sorry for not giving you time this past few days.”“Why acting like you are his mother?” On the other hand, Zafer patted my son’s head. “How are you feeling, kid?”I can see how overwhelmed my son to their approach, even though I can’t believe that time will come when I am not the only one who will care about my child.“Hmm… My ankle is still hurt, but the doctor always healed it.” He said innocently, eating the cream pie from Zafer.“Tally, you should at least take a rest before visiting my son. Look at the black under your eyes, you look so stressed.” I can help but feel worried, I’ve never seen her like this. What on earth did her parent want her to do suddenly to make her look like this…Tally stop for a moment, but immediately put on a smile, “It’s just about the business, you know the competition in the industry is being tight and if we don’t do our best then we will down to the bottom.” She explains but I kno
Tally’s POVI have no confidence in facing Cora after what the elders want me to do; I never imagined it would happen to me. Even my parents are unable to prevent it; they keep apologizing to me, but it wasn't their fault in the first place.In fact, I don't mind at all. A romantic relationship is not my cup of tea, but if it is for the sake of our family, it is tolerable. The problem is that the man they select is the father of the child in front of me...They say fate loves to play people; I never thought I'd be a victim, but here I am; I can't even sleep well thinking about what I should do."When will my mom be back?" Clyde asks, and I feel awkward because I didn't try to play with him despite my confidence in agreeing to take care of him."Hm, I think they'll be back later after they sign the papers for your discharge, are you glad you can go home now?" I smile at him but feel guilty at the same time.I know it's not my fault, but at some point, I'll be half of the reason he will