Harley's POVI stir in my sleep and my eyes flutter open when I feel my head on a hard wall. Jerking upright, I realize strong hands are circled around my waist too and I am trapped in Antonio's hold if I don't intend to wake him up.I squeeze my eyes shut, cursing within me and trying to recall what happened and how we ended up in my bed.What the hell happened last night?The memories come rushing and I recall that I slept off amid our conversation.Nothing happened.But did he kiss me while I was asleep? Did he peck my forehead in consolation? Did he watch my face while I slept? Did he bring me to the bed himself or did I sleep-walked?I sigh loudly, glancing up at his handsome face as he breathes in and out, his chest heaving up and down slowly.Slowly and quietly, I try to extricate myself from his hold so I can admire his face before he wakes up.He stirs and I go still.This is difficult.I remember how he was so silent when I talked last night and I was happy he was giving me
Harley's POVA blush creeps to my face at the remembrance of what happened this morning and how I spent the night in Antonio's arms.That action was confusing but it sent a tiny jolt of electricity through me and made me realize that what I feel for Antonio isn't one-sided. He feels the same way too.We have both been battling with our conflicting emotions; denying what we feel for each other and also unable to stay entirely away from each other.I planned to talk to him about us last night. I planned to tell him that I would love it if we stopped going out or doing anything extraordinary that comes with romance but I realized what I wanted to tell him to stop is the exact thing I want and crave every minute.I have been denying this all along but now there is no more denial.I am overwhelmed. I am in love with him. I want him. I need him. When he left my room, I was numb with emotions until I realized what had happened and I flew to my bed, jumping on it excitedly for what seemed li
Antonio's POVI never thought I would ever give intentional distraction a chance in my life I was distracted at work today and I don't even feel remorseful.It makes me wonder how much I have changed. I am still the same Antonio but something has changed in me and this is as a result of someone.Harley Davidson.The same woman I thought I despise so much. The same woman I called proud, rude, and stupid. The same woman who punched my nose till it bled. The same woman I was bent on ruining just because of the bad impression I had of her on our first meeting.It is so hard to believe that someone I thought I hated is someone I admire so much that it hurts now. How can hatred turn to admiration so quickly?I won't deny the fact that I enjoy Harley's company. I enjoy watching her and seeing her smile.My intentional distraction is making me go home early today without completing my job for the day.I couldn't keep my mind off what happened this morning. It took me a whole lot of strength
Harley's POVSitting in front of the window, the chilly atmosphere makes the hair on my body stand and goosebumps appear all over.It is becoming cloudy again tonight and I know it will be very difficult to sleep tonight. I make up for most of my sleepless nights by taking a short nap at noon which isn't difficult to find but most times, I don't have time to take a nap.I expel a sigh, dragging the comforter wrapped around my body closer and looking out of the window.Tonight feels different. I don't even feel scared that it might rain and there will be thunderbolts. Perhaps, it is because I am more concerned about Alexis and our earlier conversation is making me sad. She doesn't look happy about my friendship with her father and now I am sure she would never support whatever is to happen between us, if it ever happens.I was optimistic about Antonio this morning but now I feel void. It saddens me to see Alexis angry with me. I tried to explain things to her but she wouldn't listen.
Harley's POVThe sound of the incessant knock on the door makes me stir in my sleep as I let out a groan when I feel a pain in between my legs.I am sore.I am sore? I ask inwardly as my eyes flutter open immediately and I sit upright, ignoring the pain.The memories of last night come rushing and I stare down at myself. Nothing has changed. I am still the same Harley. The only difference now is that I am no longer a virgin.I have been deflowered by no other man than Antonio. The same man I wished to give my virginity to. The same man whom I have fallen heads over heels in love with, even when I don't know what the future holds for both of us.Remembering how he sang the love word to me last night, I feel overwhelmed with emotions as I facepalm myself.I can't believe I am no longer a virgin. Antonio and I had sex last night and it was amazing. Slow. Passionate and the sweetest thing that has ever happened to me.All along, I have been preserving myself for just one man. It is Ant
Antonio's POV Grabbing the intercom, I yell into the phone. "Why the hell did you let her in?" "Sir…I..I..am…", Susan, my new Assistant stammers into the phone with fear. "Come into my office now!" I command with a tone of authority and drop the phone before facing Amelia who is already settled on the chair before me with a sheepish smile on her face. I seethe in anger as I watch her, patiently waiting for Susan to come here and explain why the hell she let her in without informing me beforehand. I haven't seen her since I fired her and showing up now without any guilt or remorse is annoying the shit out of me. I have been having a nice time, working with ease before she came. Susan rushes in with fear evident in her expression. She bows lightly without raising her head to look at me. Reducing the volume of my voice, I ask her. "Why did you let her in?" Amelia is still sitting with crossed legs, looking like someone who has no care in the world. I can't believe I have known he
Harley's POVChelsea has a bewildered look on her face as she stares at me with wide eyes. I am not sure if she is going to be supportive of this just like Alexis and Aunt Kayla are in support, or not.I was greatly scared that they wouldn't support Antonio and I and not having their support meant Antonio and I couldn't be together. They supported us and I am glad everything is working well for me. Now that Chelsea is here and I have informed her of my new relationship with Antonio, I don't know if I should ignore her or try to convince her that this is for the best and we need her support as well.Chelsea might not be Antonio's biological sister but their family bond can either put a stop to our relationship or strengthen it. I need her to support me.She burst into my room with an angry expression, asking me what the hell is happening. I haven't called her since the other time I left her and Rike at the coffee shop and I am sure this is not about it.Aunt Kayla must have told her
Antonio's POV"Daddy!" An excited Alexis rushes into my arms as I twirl her around while she giggles."How is my Princess doing today?" I hand over the briefcase to Ann who is beside us with a smile."I am happy. Harley has agreed to be my mommy", she informs me immediately. "I know she will forgive me and accept you if I invite Grandma to talk to her."I raise a brow. "You invited Grandma to talk to Harley to be your new mommy?" She nods with a smile.I haven't thought of informing Mother about my decision to have Harley as a girlfriend. Everything is happening so fast and I thought they wouldn't understand. I wanted to give it time, time to grow my love for her, time to get to know each other better before telling Mother.My major focus was letting Alexis accept Harley and now that it is done, I am exhilarated. I can't believe she has made it easier by telling mother on my behalf.Since Mother didn't object, I am sure we have her support too. Mother had always loved Harley and getti
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