Conrad's POV The whole ride on the way home was awfully quiet and I am fine with that, I am used to this kind of silence anyway.When I reached my unit I punched the code and stepped inside and I felt Atasha following me.I headed towards the living and sat on the couch. I unbuttoned my polo shirt slightly revealing my chest then leaned on the couch.I saw Atasha headed towards her room and I watched her as she stepped inside.When Atasha is out of my sight I reached for the remote and open the TV. While I am in the middle of distracting myself I felt my phone vibrate against my pocket and upon looking at my phone screen I saw my father's name so I let out a deep breath and then answered the call."Meet me at 8 in the evening, I will send you the address of the restaurant, bring Atasha with you," he uttered and after that, he dropped the call not letting me speak.After that call, I continued watching the show and when it was already four in the afternoon I stood up and walked towards
Atasha's POVI can feel anger rushing through my body. I want to shout and release the frustration that I have inside."When can I see my father?" I asked instead of eating the food served at our table.Anthony, Conrad's father looked at me intently."You can see him tonight if you want," he uttered then sliced the steak and took a bite."Dad," Conrad butted in as if he is against his father's idea."I talked to Thomas and he has no plan on running away so don't worry son," he assured then smiled at Conrad. I looked at Conrad and when he looked at me, I immediately look away."When do you plan to start your wedding preparation?" Anthony changed the topic.Sofia Sawyer, Conrad's mother held my hand so I looked at her side. She is smiling at me."I will introduce you to my favourite designer Atasha I am sure you will like her designs," she uttered and she sounded all excited. I forced a smile and then nod my head."Wedding preparation is stressful but you don't have to worry because I w
Conrad's POVI stared at her face intently. One wrong move and our lips would touch so I stay still."No," I firmly uttered then using my index finger I pushed her head away from me.Atasha rolled her eyes, fix her posture and stood up straight with her arms wrapped around her chest."Will get married in a few weeks stop rushing everything and just behave yourself," I firmly uttered then turned around and continued walking until I reached the living room.I thought I can finally have my rest not until I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket.I took my phone out and upon looking at the screen I saw Veronica's name.I answered the call and put the phone on my ear."What is it?" I asked."Guns and some explosive weapons had been transported," Veronica responded."I'll be there in a few," I uttered then dropped the call and stand up but the moment I turned around I saw Atasha standing in front of me."May I come with you?" she asked. "Why?" I asked while looking at her intently.Atasha let
Atasha's POVConrad's looked at me blankly then after a while, he shook his head."I feel satisfied Atasha," he responded while looking into my eyes directly."You're evil," I uttered with disgust in my voice."I was raised that way," he responded firmly then after a while he let out a deep breath."That doesn't justify your actions, Conrad," I responded but he just smiled."I am not justifying my heinous acts Atasha all I am saying is you can't change me," he firmly uttered then turned around and stepped inside his unit.I watched his back and after that, I forced myself to walk inside his place.I walked towards my room and chose to ignore him rather than have another argument. I don't want to waste my time arguing with him. I have seen too much today.I thought I am brave enough to face his world but it turns out that I was wrong.I lay on my bed and then stare at the ceiling after a while I felt my eyelids getting heavy.I don't know what exact time did I fall asleep but I woke up
Conrad's POVWhen realization hits me I immediately fix my composure and when our eyes met I let out a deep breath."Pretend as if nothing happened," I uttered then passed by her but before I could fully walk away Atasha held my hand."Why are so afraid to be weak?" she asked while looking at me with her eyebrows furrowed."If you were in my shoes you won't ask that question," I responded then forcefully removed her hand."You are a human Conrad you should recognize your emotions," she uttered but I ignored her and headed towards my room.I lay on my bed and then stared at the ceiling.I let out a deep breath and after a while, I felt my eyelids getting heavy.Everything became dark and after a while, I heard his voice.I heard Ethan's voice.A smile appeared on my lips when I saw him running towards me."Conrad," he called my name with a smile plastered on his lips but in a snap, he fell on the ground bathed with his blood.My smile slowly disappears while looking at my brother lying
Atasha's POVNone of us dared to talk during the whole ride towards his condo.When we reached his unit the silence remains the same.When we reach the living room I sat on the couch to remove the heels that I am wearing. Tears fell from my eyes while removing my sandals and after a while, it turns into loud sobs that fill the room."Why are you crying?" he asked but I didn't bother to look at him. My head remains bowed and after a while, I covered my face using my palm and continued crying."You finally realize your mistake?" he coldly asked once again and this time I lift my head and faced him with tears cascading down my face.I bet I look ugly because my make-up is ruined from all that crying but I don't care."I miss my life," I uttered while looking at him with my eyes filled with anger."Being with my friends made me realize that this isn't the life that I want. I can't even stomach living here with you. I can't sleep peacefully at night knowing that I am living with a killer,
Conrad's POVAfter arriving at the company I immediately headed to my office and started signing some projects.After a while, my secretary, Jameson Sullivan, stepped inside."The meeting will start in five minutes Sir," he informed me so I simply nod my head."I'll be there," I responded then stood up and wear my coat.I stepped out of my office and walked towards the meeting room. When I stepped inside all of them stood up and then bowed at me."Good morning," I simply greeted then sat at the swivel chair placed in the centre.I waited for a few minutes and when the meeting started I focused my eyes on the presentation.The presentation lasted for half an hour and when it was done everyone started raising their questions."Since your fiancé's family supplies guns in Asia maybe we can use her to build a connection there," Mr Forter suggested so I looked at him and then nod my head acknowledging his suggestion."I'll look into that Mr Forter," I suggested."Your wife should be here Con
Atasha's POVI woke up to the sound of my alarm clock. I held my pounding head and then force myself to get up. I walk towards the bathroom and stared at myself in the mirror then let out a deep breath to wash my face. I felt sticky so I decided to clean myself and take a quick bath. When I am done I stepped out of the room and walked towards the kitchen.I saw Conrad's firm back and even though I already saw his bare back I can't help but be amazed at how well-built his muscles are."Good morning," he uttered after a while which made me jump a little. I thought he isn't aware that I am standing behind him but I guess I underestimated his senses.I swallowed hard then greeted back."Good morning," I responded then walked towards the refrigerator to get bottled water.I lean my back at the sink while drinking the water and stealing glances at Conrad. I choked when he caught me and our eyes met so I immediately look away and wipe some water that I had spit out. "Are you okay?" he asked
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