Conrad's POVI looked at her intently and when she nodded her head I was shattered into pieces.I smiled bitterly then looked away suppressing my tears. I don't want to beg again. I am tired of kneeling in front of her just to make her stay. I am tired of doing everything and then receiving rejection in the end."You will keep your promise right? You will keep our child?" I asked then looked her directly in the eyes.Atasha looked at me intently and then nod her head."I will," she said.I let out a deep breath to calm myself."Pack all your things. Don't leave anything. When I came back I hope you are already gone," I said then walked away and stepped out of my unit.I headed towards the parking lot and after stepping inside my unit the tears that I had been suppressing earlier fell like waterfalls.I punched the steering wheel to release my frustration and after a while, I started the engine and pulled my car from the parking lot and started driving without any direction inside my
Atasha's POVLoud knocks outside the door of my mother's room woke me up from deep sleep.I opened my eyes then walked towards the door and upon opening it I saw Sebastian wearing his lab coat."What are you doing here?" I asked completely confused because it is still early for him to be home, I doubt his duty already ended."You have to leave Atasha," my forehead creased when I heard those words from him.I stared at his face completely confused."Why?" I asked."Members of inexorable vis are looking for you and it won't take long before they discover that you are staying at this mansion so you have to leave...away from here," he said."Dad's chopper will land at the helipad in a few minutes. Pack everything that you need then head straight to the rooftop," Sebastian said.I did everything that he told me. When I am done packing all the things that I will be needing I followed him to the rooftop and when I arrived a chopper is already waiting for me."Dad is waiting for you at the se
Atasha's POVI stepped inside the chopper and I don't know what to feel.All I know is I am empty and maybe I got numb from everything that I had been through.I looked at Sebastian when the chopper started moving and in just a few minutes we are sailing in the sky and everything became small.Everything on the ground turns small and I can barely see them.I don't know what kind of life awaits on the island all I know is that I have to fulfil my promise to Conrad...I will keep our child safe and alive.I stared blankly in front with tears falling down my cheeks.I immediately wiped it and tried distracting myself with the view I am seeing but it was no use. The image of Conrad is still vivid in my mind. His touch. The sound of his voice. Everything about him inhabits my mind and it feels like he was tattooed in my system or maybe he is.I slowly caressed my belly and a genuine smile appeared on my lips.I didn't think that the man I hated the most will become part of me. He gave me th
Conrad's POVI squinted my eyes as I watch Atasha in the sniper scope.I clenched my jaw and swallowed hard when she started removing her clothes.The thought that some snipers must be seeing her body as well clouded my thoughts and it made me fucking mad.But I have to keep my cool because if I snapped they might find out my real identity.I focused my eyes on Atasha. She is smiling widely while her body is soaked in the water.She looks so happy and I now understand why she chose to leave, I can't give her this kind of life no matter how hard I try.I let out a deep breath and kept on watching her but after a while, she started drowning.Without any hesitation, I left my spot and run towards her. Fear consumed me when I saw her pale face and it looks like she fell unconscious."Atasha!" I called her name in panic as I carefully lay her on the sand. Atasha slowly opened her eyes. A tear fell on her cheeks then she slowly reached for my face."C-Conrad," she said my name weakly.I s
Conrad's POVWhen I gain consciousness I found out that I was locked in the dark room where my father used to throw me whenever I made a mistake.After a while, I heard footsteps then the light opened and it blinded my vision so I immediately covered my eyes until it adjusted to the brightness.I turned my head on my father who is looking at me intently."Your mother is being cremated as of this moment," he informed me. I closed my fist tightly and stood up to punch him in the face but upon walking towards him I fell on the cold floor and that is when I realized that I was chained."Fuck you!" I shouted as I lay on the cold floor.My father aggressively held my face and then looked me directly in the eyes."If you just follow my order that would not happen to your mother Conrad. You did that to your mother. You are the reason why she died," he uttered firmly trying to plant those words on my head so I would blame myself but I know better. I am done being manipulated by him. He can no
Conrad's POV We continued walking until we reach the end of the dark hallway. I felt relief when I saw our back door. Veronica opened the door and helped me from stepping out.After a while she made me sit in the dark corner outside our mansion."I'll get my car, stay here," Veronica said then left me.After a while, she came back then help me in standing up."Let's go," she said and we continued walking. There is a small gate at the back of our mansion and thankfully there is no guard in that area.We stepped out of the mansion and continued walking until we reached Veronica's car."Drop me off at my condo," I said. Veronica looked at me with a creased forehead as if she disagrees with my request."That is dangerous Conrad. Your father's men might see you," she said but I simply shook my head and gave her an assuring smile."I'll be fine. I don't want my effort to go to waste Veronica I need to get my laptop," I said. Veronica looked at me intently, she let out a deep breath and the
Atasha's POVI asked the pilot to land the chopper on Conrad's condominium building and the pilot did what I told afraid that I might shoot him if he disobeys.When the chopper finally landed on the helipad I get off the chopper and upon doing that the chopper flew away but I ignored it and run towards Conrad's unit.Luckily I know the code so I can step inside.I don't know where to start in finding him but maybe I can find some clues in his condo.Upon stepping inside my forehead creased when I saw things scattered on the floor like someone barged in and searched the whole unit."Where are you, Conrad?" I asked myself as I continue to search the whole place.After a while, I heard the sound that someone is opening the door so I immediately hide in the corner holding my gun tightly.After a while, the door swung open. I am ready to shoot whoever enter the door but my forehead creased when I saw Veronica."What should I do?" she said then sat on the couch with tears falling from her e
Atasha's POVMonths passed and I was able to live in Vienna, Europe in peace.It was a huge change for me but as time passes by I learned to adapt."Atasha let's have breakfast," I heard Emma's voice calling me and after a while, I heard her footsteps."Let's go," she said then helped me in standing up.I have a hard time moving around since I am almost due to give birth, gladly Emma is always around to help me do things.Emma held my hand and guided me until we reached the kitchen."Emma," I stopped when I felt pain surging in my belly.I immediately held my belly and then closed my eyes tightly when the pain became unbearable."Why? What is wrong?" Emma asked in her voice filled with worry."It hurts," I said. I felt my knees weaken so I sat on the floor and after a while I felt a hot liquid dripping on my thighs."Your water broke," she said in panic and after that she started running and when she came back she is with Arthur, our driver."Atasha is about to give birth!" Emma utter
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