Atasha's POVI am inside the conference room with other doctors discussing the most severe type of traumatic brain injury."Diffuse axonal injuries are one of the most severe types of traumatic brain injury. They occur when the brain is shaken or twisted inside the skull. As the brain twists, the cerebral tissue slides back and forth until the long connecting fibers in the brain (called axons) tear. The axonal shearing disrupts messages that neurons send, resulting in loss of function." explained Dr. Clark."Shot of tequila sounds nice don't you think?" Grace whispered on my side so I looked at her and gave her a death glare."Focus," I reminded her since we are in the middle of a serious meeting. Grace let out a soft chuckle instead of taking me seriously."I'll call the girls later," she added so I rolled my eyes and focused my eyes in front.After sharing different insights about the situation the meeting ended and Grace being a slave of alcohol persuaded me to have a drink with he
Atasha's POVI roamed my eyes around the place while my body shiver in fear."Sit down," the man commanded but I refuse."Why are you doing this?" I asked bravely trying to fight the fear that consumed me."Your father didn't tell you?" he asked with a smirk on his face."Tell me what?" I asked with confusion written on my face."You are bound to marry me Atasha. The day we are born we are already tied to each other," I looked at him in disbelief then let out a sarcastic smile."You are insane," I responded but he just laughed at me."Deny it all you want Atasha but you can't escape the fate that's already been written," he uttered then walked towards the kitchen leaving me in the living room all alone.I feel my knees weakened but I gather all my strength and carrying the last courage that I have I slowly walked towards his door.I let out a deep breath and then held the doorknob but before I could fully step out I heard his voice."You will just tire yourself Atasha," he coldly utter
Atasha's POVConfusion was written on my face when some random woman entered the room."Hi," she greeted me with her lively voice but I didn't bother to greet her back. She is wearing a black leather jacket and I must admit that she is undeniably gorgeous. Her red hair made her look sexy and it heightened her features."I'm Veronica Reeve," she introduced herself."I brought you clothes," she uttered then raised the paper bag that she is holding."T-Thank you," I responded then swallowed hard when she slowly walked towards my bed."Don't worry I'm harmless," she uttered with a soft chuckle. Veronica sat on the edge of my bed and then put the paper bags down."Conrad must have scared you, that asshole," she uttered then gave me a genuine smile. Veronica looks friendly and her aura screams warmth but I can't trust her because she is just like Conrad."Can you help me?" I asked hopeful that maybe she will help me escape this hell.Veronica just let out a soft laugh."You can't escape Ata
Atasha's POVI spent my whole day inside Conrad's room watching the sun goes down.I am tired of thinking of ways to escape this place because I know he will end up finding me.I let out a deep breath when I heard knocks on the door after a while the door swung open and it revealed Veronica wearing a red long gown with a plunging neckline."I will help you get ready," she uttered then smiled at me."Do I have to attend that party?" I asked while she is busy hanging a long blue gown.Veronica looked at me and then nod her head."Tonight Conrad will introduce you as his fiance so you have to be there Atasha," she responded then walked towards me.She held my shoulder and then made me face her."You have beautiful features, soft makeup will do," she says.I watched her as she pick up her make-up kit and stand in front of me once again.Veronica started applying foundation on my face and I just let her do whatever she wants since I am too tired to argue with her.After spending half an ho
Conrad's POV I saw Atasha's eyebrows furrowed when her mother was mentioned. "Do you know my mother?" she asked with confusion written on her face.Mr Lim smiled and then nod his head."Of course who wouldn't know her when your father sacrifice everything just to be with that woman," Mr Lim responded followed by a chuckle.I can tell that Atasha wants to ask more questions but she chose not to, instead, she let out a deep breath and then smiled at Mr Lim."I guess my father loves my mother so much that's why" she responded."That's why he sold you off just to be with your Mom," Mr Lim added. I felt Atasha's fist tightly clenched so I held it firmly giving her a signal to calm herself.Atasha looks at me and then let out a deep breath before facing Mr Lim once again."I'll just use the restroom," she uttered excusing herself.When Atasha is gone I faced Mr Lim."What happened to her mother?" I asked but Mr Lim shook his head."She died," he responded like it was nothing."How did Leo
Atasha's POVI stared at his face wondering how should I respond when my mind is blank."Why are you asking me when I don't get to decide for myself in the first place?" I asked which made him laugh.Conrad stood up straight then placed his hand inside his pocket and looked at me intently."I'm giving you a choice now. I am being generous tonight Atasha," he says without breaking off the gaze."Will you accept this world and discover the truth behind your mother's death or you will walk away and get back to your old life?" he asked and he sounded so serious.I want to choose the latter but I hear voices in my head pushing me to stay in this dark and cruel world to know the truth because I know even though I get back to my peaceful and planned life, things will never be the same again."I will stay in this place," I firmly responded which made him smile and nod his head."Your training will start tomorrow. You chose this life Atasha remember that" he uttered then left me in the room fu
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
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