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 POVHearing those words from him felt like someone spilt acid on my heart.I now realized how important Veronica is to him."You seem quiet," Conrad said but I simply smiled at him."I'm just tired," I lied then focus my eyes in front listening to these dirty and ruthless people buy women as if they are some sort of accessories."100 million," one of the men offered.I looked at the woman in front and I saw fear in her eyes."200 million," the other man bid."300 million," I raised and upon saying that price I heard a gasp."300 million for Mrs Sawyer," the host announced.The host waited for a higher price but no one dares to surpass 300 million."Aurora sold to Mrs Sawyer," a simple smile appeared on my lips."You have 300 million on your account?" Conrad asked.I faced him and then shook my head."No, but you do," I simply responded then focus my eyes in front."Our next price Elizabeth," the host said then a woman wearing red lingerie stepped on the stage and looked at ev
Atasha's POVWhen the auction ended we drove back to his unit and during the whole ride, I remained silent he might have noticed it so the moment I stepped inside his unit he made me face him."What is your problem love?" he asked.I simply smiled at Conrad and then shook my head."Nothing I am just tired," I simply responded then headed towards our room to put my bag down and sat at the edge of the bed.Conrad followed me then sat beside me and hugged my waist then rested his chin on my shoulder.I let out a deep breath.
Atasha's POV I stayed quiet but Conrad didn't leave he stayed beside me."What's wrong?" he asked once again.He looked at me then held my chin and looked directly into my eyes."Tell me what's wrong love," he said."I'm jealous," I confessed but he didn't laugh. He just listened to every word that came out of my mouth."Jealous of who?" he asked."Veronica," I honestly responded."Why would you be jealous of Veronica?" he asked looking at me completely confused."Because she knows you well. She knows how the organization works and she seems special to you. She is the only woman that I saw who can get near you," I added.Conrad smiled at me and then removed the few strands of hair that covers my face."I love you. You don't have to be jealous of Veronica, I see her as my sister nothing more," he responded looking at me with his eyes filled with sincerity."I know, I'm sorry," I uttered. I can feel tears forming in the corner of my eyes and after a while tears cascaded down my face.C
Conrad's POVI made a dinner reservation at Atasha's favourite restaurant.I am done with my work so I decided to leave my office and headed towards the hospital.Upon stepping inside the lobby I was welcomed by a busy crowd.I headed towards the emergency room to look for my wife and when I saw her a smile appeared on my lips.Atasha is busy talking to her patient. She has this genuine smile plastered on her face and I can say that she is the happiest whenever she is doing her job.When Atasha lift her head she saw me so her smile grew wider.She waves her hands at me so I wave back.Atasha excused herself first before walking towards me."Tired?" I asked. Atasha smiled at me and then nod her head."I am almost done, just wait for me in my office," she said so I left her in the emergency room and headed towards her office just like she told me.While walking in the hallway I stopped when I saw Sebastian."Are you looking for your wife?" he asked."It's fine I already saw her," I respo
Atasha's POVWhen I arrived at the hospital, I started doing my duty. I checked my patient's condition and attended a conference.Claps filled the conference room when Dr Clark finished his presentation.Other doctors started leaving so I decided to leave a well but upon standing I felt like the world was spinning.I felt dizzy and almost fall only if Sebastian didn't hold my hand."Are you okay?" he asked while looking at me intently.I looked at him and then nod my head. I was about to take a step but my vision became blurry and in just a snap everything became dark.I can hear voices calling my name but it was unclear."Atasha can you hear me?" I heard Sebastian asking me but I have no energy to respond.After a while, I felt like someone lifts me off the floor and that is the last thing I can remember because after that everything went blank.***I woke with my head pounding. I massaged my temple then sat on the bed while roaming my eyes around the room.After a few seconds, I fig
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