Harley's POVI stir in my sleep to realize that someone is at my door. The knocking on the door is light and I am sure it is from Alexis. That is how she knocks on my door.With a smile, I get up from the bed and walk slowly to the door. I feel tired and in need of more sleep, so I rub my eyes with the back of my palm."Mommy, are you still asleep?" I hear her tiny voice before I open the door.The door opens revealing her in her pajamas which is an indication that she just got out of bed too.I really do not know whether Antonio spent the night here or not or whether he has gone to work or not.I slept soundly like a baby without any care in the world. All I know is that he was in my room last night before I fell asleep.He has replaced Jim. In every area. In all ramifications.In fact, he is a great lover. Better than Jim.I used to sleep on Jim's chest. He was my pillow and now I am doing the same with Antonio. Anytime I place my head on his chest, trailing my hands over his hairy
Antonio's POVJust for the mere pleasure of seeing Harley's pretty face, I decided to go home myself to pick up the file I forgot to bring to the office this morning.I must get the file back because I need it for the appointment I have by 2pm. Immediately after working on my morning task, I instruct Mike to drive me home.I can't wait to see Harley. I didn't sleep in her room last night because of Alexis. She is suspecting that I am sleeping there.Recently, I have been spending the night in Harley's room more than I sleep in my own room and I am gradually getting used to it.Whenever I try to sleep in my own room, I find it very hard to sleep. Sometimes, I toss and turn in bed till dawn while other Times, I toss and turn till sleep eventually overcomes me. Yesternight was one of those nights when sleep eluded me while I kept tossing continuously in dissatisfaction for not sleeping in Harley's room.She was deep asleep when I left her room last night and I doubt if she knew that I d
Antonio's POV My day didn't go as expected. I left the office in a happy mood but I went back with a dampened one. Harley ruined my mood with her difficulties. She won't let me into her room so we could talk things out and it pissed me off the most, reminding me of how we started and how she was so stubborn. I tried to get her to talk to me but she wouldn't listen. I was ready to apologize to her, even though I was still mad at her for what she did. Why is she making it look like I am wrong here? Why is she making it look like what she did is the right thing to do? How could she even let him in when all he has ever done to her was to hurt her and leave her when she needed him the most? How could she? I just can't find answers to the numerous questions. After a while, I figured it is probably because I wouldn't have done that if it was Gianna who appeared from nowhere. I would have given her such privilege if it was just a few months after she left but not now that it has been yea
Harley's POVHe left without a word and it upset me more. It takes me a lot of courage not to grab my phone to call his office line and ask him to forgive me.It didn't dawn on me early enough that what I did was wrong. I was just wondering how awkward it would be if Jim and I were left to talk outside considering what had happened between us.I shouldn't have given him my attention at all. I should have kicked him out but I couldn't because of the first word that came out of his mouth.He said he was back for me. Antonio had told me that Jim would surely realize his mistake and when he does, he would be back. I never expected him to come back, especially not now that I am already in a relationship with Antonio.I was expecting this. His homecoming. But not this way.I couldn't send him away. I couldn't let out all my pent-up anger towards myself. It was surprising to me that I was calm all through.Right now, I am so confused. I felt entitled to letting my guest come into the house
Antonio's POVI take a hold of her hair as I trace the outline of her mouth, my mouth tasting every inch of hers. She kisses me back with the same energy and she bites my lower lip slowly which gets me hard.I growl and sit up from the floor, my hands roaming her entire body, my body getting hot and seeking attention.I want her. I can't believe that just an apology from her and a kiss had dissolved all of my anger.Is this how much I love Harley? Will she ever leave me?She pulls away, leaving me breathless, my hands cupping her face. She flashes me a smile which gets my heart racing in excitement."You need some rest, Anton", she says and I nod. I need some rest. I am weak from what happened and I won't be able to have sex with her tonight. Not tonight. Probably tomorrow or some other time.Right now, all I wish for is to have her in my arms till I fall asleep and I want to wake up to see her right beside me.This is what we have always been doing. And I fear for the future. I fear
Harley's POVI begin to pace the hospital corridor when I can no longer sit calmly. My shoes are making the clicking sound on the wooden floor as I pace to and fro.This came as a surprise but the agitation I felt was more than the feeling of surprise.Antonio didn't tell me that he had visited Grandma at home and also set up an appointment for her with his doctor. Grandma didn't tell me anything even when I visited her last and we chatted till late at night.She told me she was the one who informed Jim of my location. She felt for him too and had to tell him so he could stop crying like a baby.I used to think Grandma would hate him so much for what he did but I am wrong. She doesn't hate him and she doesn't like him as she used to either.Jim had lost his chance with everyone. Grandma and I were his only family and now that he has a problem, he is back home.Grandma advised him to go back to where he came from but he insisted that he is back for me and that made me laugh.Three mont
Antonio's POVI tuck my tie in place, ignoring the wide grin on my face. I don't want to give that much thought because it doesn't really matter since I am the only one here.I can grin, laugh, and jump all I can, no one will see me. Besides, I can only be embarrassed if it is Alexis or mom or Stanley or Brandon. They will taunt me and I don't want that.If Harley is here, I won't be too shy to express myself. She is the reason for the grin anyway. I am super excited that we are finally going out on our first date as couples and we are going with Alexis.There is just one thing that makes me feel a bit sad whenever I think about it. It is the box of rings in my pocket that I have been keeping to myself for days.Ever since the other night when I had an attack and I asked Harley to marry me only to realize she is asleep, I have been having doubts about it. Doubts that she won't want this or it is too soon or she doesn't want to be married.I don't know who to talk to about this and ho
Harley's POVI wish Antonio would let go of his jealousy and trust me on this. I didn't tell him what I planned because I know he won't let me do this and I really need to do this.Jim doesn't know about my relationship with Antonio. He thinks he is just my boss and I don't intend on letting him know yet. He will get to know but not from me.Antonio's eyes blaze red in anger before he walks away leaving me with Jim. Afraid that he will tell the guards not to let Jim in, I rush after him."Antonio, I am not doing this intentionally. I have a plan", I whisper when I am close to him but he doesn't reply to me as he ventures in without instructing the guards not to let Jim in. I let out a sigh of relief.What a stubborn man?!I didn't give this idea much thought and I was contemplating what Antonio's reaction would be since the break of dawn.Jim has been pestering me with calls but I dare not mention that to Antonio's hearing and I intend to end things as soon as I can so he can let me b
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