Antonio's POVAfter making sure that Brandon is off, I come out of my room and pace the living room, peeping out of the window for the sight of the car coming into the gate.There is nothing, no noise, no forthcoming car.I have been trying Chelsea's number too all to no avail. It keeps going into voicemail and I can't leave a message because I am damn desperate to know what is happening and where they are at the moment.I can't call Harley because I don't even have her number. I am making a mental note to get her number the moment they are back.I just hope they are fine and safe.I tried Stanley's number too but he wasn't picking up his calls. I am trying my very best to stay calm and stop myself from losing my cool.Suddenly, I hear a loud horn and I rush to the window, pushing the blinds aside to check who it is.Relief wash through me the moment I see the car they took to the party. They are back. Harley is back.I hurry to the door. Before I can open the door, I realize what I
Antonio's POVThe more Stanley looks at me without answering the first question I asked him for more than a minute, the more I am beginning to think that he is trying to see if I slept at all or not.He must be thinking that there is a thing between Harley and me and we had a passionate night.Why the hell am I having a wild imagination for nothing? Harley and I can never have something like that.This is something I know, even though I slept with her thoughts in my mind and I also woke up with an arousal.I ignore the bulging in my trousers because of the pressing issues I have at hand. The problems I have at the moment are more than the problem of having sex. Sex is the least of my problems.I blamed myself severally for rushing out of the living room after that small show with Harley last night. I didn't even ask her all the questions that I needed to ask which were disturbing me all through the night."Did you sleep at all?" He finally ask me.No, I didn't. But Harley isn't respo
Harley's POV"What?!" My jaws drop open in shock.I can't believe Antonio is asking me if I had sex with Xavier last night or not. I know how he was all over me and the fact that he looks promiscuous but I would never stoop so low to do that."Cat got your tongue?" He retorts. "Judging from the fact that Xavier assumes that you are Sandra and not someone else, I am sure he…""What makes you think so?""What makes me think so?" He furrows his brows in disbelief. "Can you even hear yourself out?"I can't believe this is the first thing Antonio is confronting me with this morning having rolled on my bed for hours into the night until sleep eventually overtook me. When Ann came to call me, she kept knocking on my door till I grudgingly left my bed to answer the door.I wanted to sleep till noon to recover my strength. Sleeping at night is like a golden opportunity to me and finding sleep finally made me relieved. But now, this is it."Can I come in at least?" I ask and he stares at me s
Antonio's POVThe door slam shut loudly and I jerk out of my reverie."She is mad at you", Stanley mentions to my hearing, making me scowl at him for the useless observation. It is apparent that she is mad at me, he doesn't need to rub it in my face."You shouldn't have asked her those questions, you know?""Shut up", I rise after barking at him. The mistake I made was asking Harley those questions in front of Stanley. I should have been patient enough for him to be gone from her before asking her. Maybe this is why she is angry.I just couldn't stop myself from asking because I was troubled, angry, and feeling strange. I was in such a hurry to know if she had sex with him or not. But I don't even know what that will change. I don't know if having sex with Xavier will change anything or if she didn't, maybe something will change.I pace the room, thinking of what to do. As much as I want to let go of this thought and think about the next plan, I am still bothered about what happened l
Harley's POVI walk slowly to the window after entering my room, thinking about why Antonio is pissed up and why he is asking me such a question.What does he think of me? A whore?I loosen my robe, sighing loudly and trying so hard to tear my gaze away from the open window as the sun begins to rise.I am supposed to go take a bath.I need to go and see Alexis. I haven't seen her since yesterday and I miss her so much.Standing still, a knock comes to the door and I jerk out of my reverie, averting my gaze from the window.I saunter to the door, tying my robe back in place. I open the door and my gaze meets with a pair of blue ocean eyes of my boss's son, Antonio.He is standing arrogantly by my door without looking remorseful or apologetic for what he did to me a few minutes ago. Even though I am mad at him, he is forgiven already. If I don't forgive him, I will no longer help him. If I don't help him, his mother won't be happy with me, same with Alexis and I am doing this for them.
Harley's POVHaving a rethink of everything I am planning to do and doubting what I am about to do, I pace the entire room.The chilly atmosphere of the room isn't even making me feel better and building up my self-confidence that has flown to God knows where.It's a week already. A week since I last saw Xavier Moreno. A week, since I escaped having sex with Xavier, and today is the D-day. As predicted, I got an invitation from Xavier just two days after the last party and I was excited about it. I was already worried that he wouldn't invite me to the next party and I won't have another chance to go ahead with my plans. When I saw the invitation, I was sure it was because of me. He organized the party because of me but my mind isn't at ease. There are two things involved here and this is what is making me tensed up about going over there tonight, even though I won't be alone today as the other time. Antonio will be going with me. Same with Chelsea, Brandon, and Stanley himself. An
Harley's POVHis face brightens up the moment he spots me from the entrance as I glance around, looking for him. The high chandeliers are the only difference in this party from the last one and the dresses of the people here.Xavier stands isolated in the middle of the hall and he begins to approach me with a light smile on his face while I walk closer, examining his expression to read through him and know if he has gotten wind of who I really am or if he is still in the dark.This is my major fear. And it is an obstacle.If he hadn't mistaken me for someone else, I wouldn't be this afraid of the whole thing. I would have just done this my way but tagging along with someone else's name is also a blessing in disguise. It will ease our plan the same way it can risk everything and put our lives in jeopardy.I can't imagine how Xavier will look when he gets to know that I am not Sandra but Harley. Harley Davidson.Someone who wasn't brought up in a royal or wealthy home. Just a girl who
Harley's POVHis face turns deadly the moment I tell him I want to use the restroom. I have no idea if he is looking this way because I am acting suspicious or because he is irritated with the interruption in the heated make-out session.Xavier brought me to his room and attacked me the moment the door closed behind us. I have been trying so hard to let go and pretend as if he is someone I want.I find seducing him very difficult but I am quite surprised that he hasn't noticed anything about me yet.It scares me.The silent buzzing under my feet came again and I knew I had to let him know that I needed to use the restroom. That way, I can escape the thrusting of his tongue into my mouth which is disgusting.He nods without a word.Biting my lower lips, I rise from the bed where we both flopped on earlier with my dress riding up to give him a view of my perfect legs.His eyes linger on them and I ask. "Are you mad at me?"I regret asking him the instant the words are out. I am supposed
Harley's POVTWO MONTHS LATERIt is rainy outside and my insides are in disarray.As soon as Antonio steps beside me, my hands shake vigorously and my heart thumps wildly in my chest as if it will soon burst out.He entwines his left hand with my right hand and squeezes it in assurance. I snap my head to exchange glances with him.His eyes hold more than assurance and it makes everything more surreal. It holds hope. For a good and promising future.I hope for happiness. Till eternity.I hope for joy. Everlasting.His eyes hold love. True love.And it holds peace. It feels as if a bowl of water has been poured all over me the moment I turn away from him, taking deep slow breaths, wanting to push down the nervousness and face the reality of what is about to happen today. And now.I am a bride.A bride dressed in a white, sleeveless wedding gown, the silhouette of the dress is fitted through the bodice and starts to flare out at the waist in a triangular fashion. Antonio is dressed in
Harley's POVAntonio didn't say what I wanted to hear. He didn't talk about making babies and that was the exact thing I needed to hear from him to assure me that this baby is accepted and I have no problem whatsoever.This is the only thing stopping me from accepting this proposal. This is what I have always dreamt of.A proposal.To be married. To him.I didn't expect this but I guess it was meant to be a surprise. Grandma is even here but she isn't looking happy.It was when Antonio helped me up from the floor and carried me in a bridal style to take me up to his room that I was able to wipe my tears and stop crying.Alexis wouldn't stop asking me why I was crying.We have been sitting in silence in his room for more than 20 minutes and I am sure the guests downstairs would have gone home.I don't want him to do ahead with this because a baby is involved. This is why I didn't accept him but went ahead to tell him that I was pregnant. This way, he can quickly change his mind about g
Antonio's POVThe moment Brandon and Stanley left the mansion to go get Harley's Grandma, I moved out of the house too and began to pace the courtyard in anticipation.I am as nervous as hell!And it's taking too long. Mother is worried that Harley won't come and I wonder why the driver I sent to her place is just leaving.He just called me a few minutes ago and he has been gone for almost an hour.I feel like calling Jude again, the driver who must be on his way to the restaurant by now but I don't want to distract him. Should I call him to just come back?I turn my back with folded arms when I see my mother coming out through the front door with a glass of wine in her hand.Her face was shining with delight earlier on but now there is worry etched on her expression. I can see her face with the help of the bright glow light which Chelsea suggested we use to decorate the whole place.I was against it at first because I don't want Harley to get suspicious the moment she comes in. I wa
Harley's POVI stare into space, tears rolling down my eyes as Grandma watches me with a face devoid of emotion.I don't know what she is thinking but I am also disappointed in myself. I didn't plan for this and I'm sure Antonio isn't expecting this either and it breaks my heart more.Antonio and I have never talked about kids or pregnancy and I don't know how to view it.Now that I have been confirmed pregnant, I am scared this will be the end of us. What if he doesn't want the baby? What if Alexis doesn't want another child to grab the attention of her father, thereby reducing his love for her? What if Antonio isn't ready for this kind of responsibility yet?He is just healing from the wounds of his past. He was left with a child who was barely a month old to care for, how sure am I that Antonio is ready to go through this again?I begin to wail between my palms, to hide my face from the woman who thought I am still a virgin. She must be so disappointed in me.A hand touches me and
Harley's POVI move swiftly across the kitchen, making an effort to finish up this cooking before Antonio's driver comes to get me.We are going on a date tonight, but without Alexis, this time, and I am excited about it. I just hope there will be no form of drama today. The first date came with drama and the second date's drama was unexpected. This time, I hope Antonio and I will have a quiet time to discuss and talk into the night before coming back home.I don't know why he is super excited about it too but I guess it is because this is going to be our first date alone. Alexis was with us during the first and second dates.The way he has been going on this date since Thursday is hilarious. He even insisted on getting me a dress but I protested but he wouldn't listen. Just this morning, he brought the dress on his way to work, reminding me about the date.It made me smile. And proud. Happy. Lucky. Special.I just finished boiling the macaroni and I want to make a roux. I melt the
Antonio's POVI knock again on the door, waiting impatiently for Harley to open up for me. I am freezing cold out here and I can't wait to see her face.Should I ask her to follow me to my place today? Will she agree? Should I sound pathetic? Shit!I don't know what is wrong with me. I am crazy about Harley and this feeling keeps increasing with each passing day. Now that she is no longer staying in my house, I love her more and want to always see her.When she told me we would see tonight, I knew it was her little way of inviting me over to the house. Well, I haven't spent a day without coming to visit after leaving work, ever since we reconciled.It has become a routine now.The door is thrown open and she jumps into my arms as though she already saw that it was no one but me or because she is happy about something."Hello to you, sweetheart", I say with a raised brow as she hugs me more. Confusion clouds my expression when she giggles.She releases me from her hold and cups my fac
Antonio's POVThe elevator dings open and I walk out with my briefcase swinging beside me. I walk towards my office, trying to take my mind off Xavier.I have just a week to provide evidence that he was responsible for my father's death and I really do not know how to go about it.I want to concentrate on work today because I am going to be signing a new deal today by noon.Immediately Harley left, I got up from the bed to get dressed and come to work so I won't end up masturbating because of my hard-on.I'm not supposed to be at work this early because of the deal we are going to sign by noon but I decided to come in and work on a few things before that time.I walk past my secretary's desk and get to the door. I insert the key to open it but surprisingly, the door opens itself.I raise a brow with the keys in my hands, trying to recall if I was the one who closed the door yesterday or if it was my secretary.I remember I was in a hurry to leave work yesterday because I was going out
Antonio's POVHarley snuggles closer into my arms, making it so difficult for me to let go and go to work.I do not feel like going to work today, I wish we could spend all day in bed. I never expected that she would spend the night with me last night but I was overjoyed when she said she would.This is what I have been dying to hear from her ever since she left the house. I am not saying anything about it anymore because I don't want to push her further. Besides, I am willing to wait for as long as she wants to come back to the house. I will keep waiting.I have been thinking hard and long about our relationship and what I want from this. Ever since I admitted my love for her, I knew I wanted her for life. This isn't meant to be a casual relationship. This is something that speaks of our future and I want that future with her.I want her to be my woman, my wife and I want us to always wake up in each other's arms.Harley doesn't want to come back to the house and I am more than despe
Harley's POVAs the car drives into the courtyard, I notice the car behind us take a U-Turn and drive off.The car behind is the one the guards were driving and now that they know we are home safely, they have gone back to meet Antonio in the restaurant.It feels as if the ride back home was slow and Alexis had fallen asleep in my arms after crying for so long.I am supposed to go home but I can't go home without knowing if Antonio is safe or not. I can't leave without seeing him walk through the front door safe and sound.My heart is heavy for no reason and I am scared. Why will Antonio not listen to me? The cops can handle it, he doesn't need to be there or involved. Can't he just come back home already and let Xavier be?The car stops and I jerk my head upright when Felix opens the door for me. Alexis's head is on my lap so I pick her up and I step out of the car carefully.I am glad she had fallen asleep. I couldn't console her when she was wailing because I was crying inside too