Atasha's POVIt's our last day here in Rome and Rafael decided to visit the cemetery. I decided to come since Rafael needs proper monitoring but I promise to give them space once we arrived.Sebastian drives the car while Rafael is sitting in the backseat and I am in the passenger seat.I contented myself by looking at the view outside."It's been a decade since I last visited her grave," Rafael said."I'm sure Aunt Selene missed you Dad," Sebastian responded. I didn't bother to join their conversation as a sign of respect.After a while, the car stopped and we arrived at a huge cemetery.I get off from the car and Sebastian did the same. He open the door in the backseat and assisted his father from stepping outside the car."I'm not that weak Sebastian," Rafael uttered."I know Dad," Sebastian responded but continued guiding his father.I simply followed them and watched how Sebastian take care of his father. I can't help but to smile and be emotional at the same time because I rem
Conrad's POVI stared at Atasha's face and after a few minutes, I decided to carry her towards her room.I carefully laid her on her bed and removed the few strands of hair that covers her face.I can't help but smile while looking at her.After a while, I let out a deep breath then stood up and turn the lights off. I stepped out of her room and then quietly closed her door.I walked towards the living room to turn off the TV and clean the mess after that I headed back to my room and decided to rest.The next morning I woke up a little late so I immediately take a quick bath and wear my working clothes before stepping out of my room.I walked towards the kitchen to prepare breakfast for me Atasha but when I stepped inside the kitchen I saw food on the table and a small note attached to it.'Eat your breakfast before you leave.'I smiled upon reading the letter.Atasha made me toast and she also fried bacon and eggs. It's a simple breakfast but it feels special.That simple gesture lig
Atasha's POVI felt my body aching when the training ended. I cannot even take a step but I forced myself."Do you want me to carry you?" Conrad asked while we are walking in the hallway."I'm fine," I responded and continued walking but with every step, I felt pain surge in my whole body.I heard Conrad let out a deep breath then without any warning he carried me in bridal style."Put me down," I said but he acted like he didn't hear me at all.After a while, he stopped in front of his unit then pressed the code and after a few seconds the door opened.Conrad continued carrying me to my room. He carefully laid me on my bed and then looked at my face intently."Cold showers help numb the pain and reduce inflammation," he uttered which made me smile."You're a doctor now?" I asked teasing him."Learned by experience," he responded."How old are you when you started your training?" I asked without breaking off our gazes."Six," he responded and I instantly feel bad. I can imagine his fr
Conrad's POV I put the newspaper down when Atasha stepped out of the kitchen. I let out a deep breath and then decided to leave as well.I drove towards my office and upon arriving my employees greeted me.I headed to my office to continue doing some paperwork and when lunchtime came I am contemplating whether I should eat with Atasha.After a few minutes of thinking I gather all my courage and drive towards Hudson's hospital carrying the lunch that I bought for us.I searched for her in the emergency room but she wasn't there so I headed to the hospital's cafeteria and there I saw her laughing with Sebastian.I held the food tightly as I watched them. I want to punch Sebastian in the face but I decided to calm myself rather than make a scene.I was about to leave when Grace saw me."You're looking for Atasha?" she asked then her eyes shifted from the food I am holding."I already saw her," I responded and I was about to leave when she held my hand."But she didn't see you right?" sh
Atasha's POVMy body aches every time I move so Sebastian forced me to take a rest and he took all my workload.I don't know how long I had been asleep but I woke up when I felt someone touching my forehead."Let's get you admitted," Conrad uttered the moment I open my eyes."Hospital bed makes me even sicker. I'm fine here in my office," I responded.Conrad let out a deep breath and then nod his head."Did you have breakfast?" he asked while looking at me intently.I nod my head weakly."Did you take any medicine?" he asked. When I saw worry on his face I started hoping for something again."Painkillers," I responded."I'm sorry," he apologized after a while. Upon looking at his eyes intently I saw guilt."For what?" I asked without tearing off our gazes."For creating a scene at the bar," he responded.I let out a deep breath. He shouldn't take all the blame because he has every reason to act that way. I was too drunk to even realise that I am kissing Sebastian. I can't control myse
Conrad's POVAfter having breakfast I decided to bring Atasha to the shelter that I built for kids abandoned by their parents.No one knows that I own this kind of place. She is the only person that I brought here.When we arrived at the shelter kids started running towards my car and upon getting off they hugged me tightly."Uncle Conrad!" they happily shouted.After a while Sister Solana along with Sister Teresa greeted us."It's nice to see you again Conrad. It's been a long time since your last visit," Sister Teresa uttered while looking at me with her eyes filled with happiness.I smiled back at Sister Teresa and then at Sister Solana."It's nice to see you again Sisters. I'm sorry it took me too long to visit, I got busy with my business," I responded then turned my head to Atasha. I held her hand and then looked at Sister Teresa and Sister Solana."And got even busier after marriage. This is my wife, Sisters, Atasha Quinn, she's a doctor," I proudly introduced Atasha to them.A
Atasha's POV After spending a day at the shelter I fell in love with Conrad even more.Whenever he's with the kids his cold facade was gone. The way he smiles at those kids you can feel his love for them...you can feel his warmth."Why are you staring at me?" he asked then threw a glance at me before bringing his eyes back to the road.I simply smiled and then shook my head."I love you," I said. Conrad looked at me again with a genuine smile plastered on his face."I love you Atasha," he responded.When we arrived at his unit he decided to cook lunch.I watched Conrad as he prepare our food but my attention was diverted when I felt my phone vibrate.I took out my phone and upon looking at the screen I saw Sebastian's name so I immediately answered the call."What is it?" I asked upon answering the call."Dad... he's having an attack, we need you here," and upon hearing those I immediately grabbed Conrad's keys lying on the table."Where are you going?" I heard him asking but I cont
Conrad's POVAtasha refuses to be part of inexorable vis before but now I can see her eagerness to learn how the organization works and that scares me because the more she knows the more her life will be put in danger.I let out a deep breath as I watched Atasha get ready for an auction this is not a simple auction because instead of bidding for expensive things, the Mafia bid for women."Do I look okay?" Atasha asked while looking at herself in the mirror.She is wearing a red fitted gown that perfectly hugs her curve.I stood up and then hugged her from behind. I kissed her shoulder and then looked at her reflection in the mirror."You look beautiful," I commented which made her smile."Let's go," she said."Are you sure about this?" I asked and without any hesitation, she nods her.I am against this idea but I can't say no to Atasha.After an hour of driving, we arrived at the venue.The place is heavily guarded so you can't easily set foot inside the place but since they already k
Atasha's POVI always dream of this moment.To walk down the aisle while the man that I love is waiting for me.When I met Conrad that dream shattered.The wedding that I imagined to have vanished into thin air because I was forced to marry him without any romantic feelings attached.When I met him I felt like my life already ended. The dreams that I had were gone but little did I know, that meeting Conrad would leave me to a better life. More than the life that I have asked to have.Tears fell on my cheeks as I walked down the aisle while my eyes were fixated on him.He's crying too but there's a huge smile plastered on his face.He's crying out of happiness I can tell.When I finally reached the end of the aisle Dad gave my hand to Conrad."You look beautiful Love," he whispered as he guided me to the altar. We faced the priest together with a smile plastered on our faces.We listened to the lecture and the whole time I was listening to the words of God I felt my heart lightened.W
Atasha's POVAfter sending the kids to school, Conrad drove me to the hospital and before I stepped out of his car I stared at his face with a smile plastered on my lips."Good luck with your presentation Love," He smiled at me and reached for my hand. He planted a soft kiss on it and stared at my eyes intently."Thank you Love. I'll do good, I'll make you and the twins proud,"I squeezed his hand and shook my head. "You already made us proud, you don't have to prove yourself to us just do your best,"I saw how his lips stretched for a wide smile and it warms my heart to see worry slowly leaving his face. "I don't know what I would do without you Atasha," he whispered as he pulled me into a tight hug.We were having an intimate moment when a knock on the car window interrupted us.Upon turning my head I saw Grace's face on the window, trying to see what was inside."Your friend is so nosy," Conrad jokingly commented which made me smile."She is," I replied agreeing to what he said.I
Atasha's POVWe spent a few hours at the water, and when the sun became scorching hot, we decided to head back to our cottage and take a rest.Conrad and I prepared our lunch together.We opted to grill some meat for our meal, and once we were done, we settled around a small table, enjoying the breathtaking view."I wish we could have stayed here forever," Alison commented, which brought laughter from all of us."Can we build a small house here, Mom?" Asher asked, his unspoken desire evident. I knew he loved it here as well."Your Dad and I will discuss it," I replied, glancing at Conrad. As our eyes met, he smiled warmly at me."I'll start saving money for your dream beach house," he proclaimed, eliciting smiles from the kids."I want my room to be all pink, Dad. I'll make curtains out of shells. It'll be so cute," Alison chimed in, her excitement evident as she talk about her dream room.Conrad smiled at Alison and nodded."We'll make that happen," he assured her.After our satisfyi
Conrad's POVI woke up at four in the morning and quickly took a shower. When I stepped out of the bathroom, Atasha was already awake, rubbing her eyes as if she had just woken up."Good morning," I greeted her.Atasha's gaze wasn't fixed on my face but on my body. A smirk spread across my lips as I walked towards her. She seemed frozen in place.I stopped in front of her and held her chin, making our eyes meet."Eyes up here, love," I said, noticing the embarrassment on her face. She slapped my hand away and pushed me aside before getting up.She was about to walk towards the bathroom, probably to escape from me, but I held her hand to stop her and hugged her from behind.Atasha stayed still as I hugged her tightly."Conrad, I can feel something," she said, making me laugh.Atasha turned around and looked directly into my eyes."Sorry, it's morning," I apologized.Atasha looked at me intently, then lowered her gaze, and I felt a bit embarrassed when I saw her eyes fixed on my member.
Atasha's POVWhen the kids disappeared from our sight, Conrad let out a deep sigh, and I gently caressed his shoulder to ease the heaviness he felt inside.Conrad looked at me, and I smiled back at him."I'll sleep here," he said."Okay," I replied, as he always sleeps here anyway."I'll just get a few things from my unit," he added, and I nodded, walking him out of the house.I watched him step inside his car. Before driving away, he rolled down his window and looked at me."I'll be back, love. I love you," he said, and I couldn't help but smile upon hearing those words."Drive safely. I love you," I reminded him, and his smile grew wider as he nodded at me before driving away.A huge smile remained on my lips as I watched Conrad's car slowly disappear from my view.I was so focused on his car that I didn't notice Grace standing by my side.She elbowed me, causing me to flinch."Shit, you scared me!" I blurted out, holding my chest in shock at her sudden appearance."What's with the
Conrad's POVWe settled around the table, trying to create a sense of togetherness. However, my attempts to catch the kids' attention were in vain—they kept avoiding me, refusing to even make eye contact. "Your pasta tastes good, Conrad," Dad commented, bringing a smile to my face."Thank you, Dad," I replied, then turned my gaze towards the twins."After we finish eating, would you like to watch a movie?" I asked, patiently awaiting their response."We already watched a movie with Grandpa, right Asher?" Alison chimed in, looking towards her twin.Asher nodded his head in confirmation."We also have to take a nap," he added."How about we go to the park after your nap?" I suggested, but they both shook their heads simultaneously."It's drizzling," Alison explained, returning to her pasta.I let out a deep breath, feeling defeated as I couldn't come up with another idea to make it up to them.I felt Atasha's hand holding mine, so I looked at her and she smiled, causing me to smile bac
Atasha's POVI watched as Conrad knelt in front of Alison, filled with guilt evident in his tone."I'm sorry," he uttered, his voice laced with remorse.Alison continued to cry, so Asher pulled her into a tight hug and glanced at his father."You always let us down, Dad. Uncle Sebastian is a better father than you. He made time for Alison's recital, even though he was busy treating sick people. I wish he were our Dad, not you," Asher said, his gaze fixed on Conrad."Asher, don't speak to your father like that," I firmly interjected.Asher fell silent, taking deep breaths to calm himself."It's fine, Atasha," Conrad assured me, forcing a smile on his lips.Conrad attempted to hold Alison and Asher's hands, but they kept removing his grasp, distancing themselves from him.Conrad let out a deep breath, tears glistening in his eyes.He swallowed hard and forced another smile."Daddy will make it up to both of you, I promise. Do you want ice cream? Shall we go to the mall? Would you like n
Conrad's POVI drove towards my office after dropping Atasha off at the hospital.The moment I stepped inside my office, I immediately went to my secretary to check my schedule. I had a dinner meeting later, so I informed Atasha that I wouldn't be home early.Coming home late seemed to be my routine for this month and possibly the following month. I had to work extra hard to regain everything that the company had lost.I started signing the documents and lost track of time. My secretary brought me lunch, so I took a quick break and called Atasha while I ate.After a few rings, she answered the call."Have you had your lunch?" I asked, hearing the twins in the background."Yeah, we're at a restaurant right now having our lunch. I'm with the twins. Do you want to talk to them?" she asked."Yes, please," I said, and after a few seconds, I heard Alison's voice fill my ears. "Hi Daddy," she greeted happily."Hi, baby. Are you eating right now?" I asked."Yes, Dad. I ordered pasta, and I w
Atasha's POVConrad embraced me tightly. I could sense that something was troubling him, but I didn't want to pressure him into opening up to me. Perhaps he needed time to figure things out on his own, so I would give him that time and patiently wait for him to share his burdens with me.I rested my head on his chest and let myself drift off to sleep.The next morning, I woke up to the sound of the twins knocking on our door. When I looked beside me, Conrad had just woken up as well. He rubbed his eyes and walked towards the door. As he opened it, the twins came running towards the bed."Good morning, Mommy," they greeted, showering me with kisses."What about Daddy?" Conrad asked, his jealousy evident in how the children greeted me.I laughed when I saw him pouting his lips while looking at the twins.The twins laughed at his expression and then stood up to give their father a tight hug."Good morning, Daddy," they greeted in unison, kissing their father on the cheeks.Conrad smiled