Patricia's POVI never been here before not even once, that's why this isn't Gerald's property which is confusing for me. The mysterious man who help him, he definitely the owner of this small house located at nowhere. I am grateful he told me Gerald's conditions, but still cannot believe Grayson done it to him. What is happening to them? After Grayson stop showing up to his mansion and totally abandon me, I knew he's after Erika. He may kick her or show no mercy on her the day she was kick out of the mansion, I also knew Gray won't let her go easily. Especially since he started being that man who caught my attention. So far, Grayson still coming house but sleeping on the different bed. He's avoiding me and I can feel it because whenever I'm trying to approach him, he's pretending to call someone or walking away before I could able to talked to him. "You should take a rest and visit your mother. She is worried to you, Patricia," that familiar voice, I'm sure it's him. I turned a
Robert's POV"Do you still remember? We use to here all day and waited until your mom fetch you," Fred muttered.I chuckled, "Yeah, I can still remember.""Time flew faster and can't believe we are already getting old, everyday is our death because it made us feel our role is about to end..."Frederick and I are friends, he's my best friend but everything change when I fell in love to the woman he adore the most. However, I'm grateful we ended up friends after all those struggles we face. Maybe we are meant to see again, and forgive each other.The fresh air coming from the lake is comforting. I never thought this beautiful land still glowing even though we're getting out of the calendar soon. "You made a good role to raise my son, Robert. He become a man I wanted to be and letting him be on your side is the right choice I ever made," he said. "That's the least I can do to pay my sins, Fred. We are friends, but I destroy our friendship. She's the only woman who show me the life isn'
Gerald's POVWhat's this light? Where it coming from? This isn't heaven because they never accept sinners and I am sinner, which is one of the reasons. I slowly moving my fingers before opening my eyes and exposed to a dazzling light coming from the ceiling. And then I tried to get up t have a closer look because this is not my room, neither hospital room. "Gerald!" Patricia's voice surprised me and quickly approach to help me get up, "What are you doing? You supposed not to get up.""Where the hell I am?" I questioned. "I have no idea where is this house located but the man who save own this," she answered. "Someone save me? That's surprising to hear."She handed me a water and put pillow in my back, I am relieved someone save me from death and she's here to accompany me."Have you heard anything to my father?" I asked. "Mr. Martinez? He's here a while ago but instantly left with the man I mentioned to you.""Not surprising he left me after seeing me lifeless. But I'm glad your h
Gerald's POVSilence wrapped the whole room and he seemed to be thinking how to start our conversation. I'm not stupid enough not to think he'll thinking a way how to convince me, even though we have resemblance I can't just accept him like nothing happened. Trying to avoid his gazes, annoying stares, uncomfortable presence and also the fact he's my real father. I killed the fake on and took advantage of it just to be part of mafia organization, they accept me with no doubt and even thinking I'm a fraud. Perhaps he really thought I can be deceived easily and, Hector wanted to use me as his weapon to kill Grayson. "I don't know how to start this chat, but if you had doubt on listening to me. Then asked me questions, maybe it'll help you accept me..." He finally talked. "Why would I do that? You were just a man whose curious about my situation, save me from death to have another chance to explain your side. Then you what me to listen? Isn't it ridiculous, Fred?" I said."Is that hat
THREE WEEKS LATERErika's POVI am staring at the small house in front of me after recovering from my lose, and realize it not the end. I decided to visit my brother and mother who's on this house, and own by Grayson. Well, I didn't even expecting him to have a small house near from the sea. So, this house is more on vacation house that is far from the city. However, I'm nervous because after all the things my mom and I fight about, she's still my birth mother and without her I'm not here. "Ready to meet them?" Grayson's voice made look at him, and smiled because somehow he change. "I think so...""What's wrong?" He asked me with concern. "It's just that... I'm scared to face my mom and had no words prepare, even things to discuss. Maybe I need more time to be prepared?" "No, Erika. You already prepared everything and all you need to do is say everything to her, maybe it'll help both of you to forget?" He answered. Am I dreaming? I mean, Grayson is a little bit weird for me today
Erika's POV"He's handsome and charming," Mom commented. I just smile and looked back at the shore where my brother and Grayson talking and playing. She's not aware about my role into Grayson's life but I don't have any plan telling her because no mother wants their daughter to sold her body to be a surrogate."Erika?" She called my name, so I turned to her."Why are you seemed bothered?" She asked. "Nothing, mom. Just thinking what my life be if it's wasn't for him, although I already disappoint him. I lost our baby and didn't know how to start over..."She held my hand and uttered, "I know how hard it was, but maybe that baby wasn't for you. I mean, I know you wanted to have a baby badly, but maybe it's not your time to have it. Just wait patiently...""I can wait, mom. It's just that, I am thinking if he'll wait until we have another angel. Grayson wanted to have a baby, we've been planning this all years.""Don't pressure yourself too much, Erika. Grayson will understand if you
Gerald's POV"I heard you fired your maid after spilling coffee in your shirt?" Robert's voice interfered my peaceful alone time, but didn't look at him and remain to the book I'm reading. "Even though you want us to disappear, we can't. I don't wanna ruin your alone time, but I'm afraid so that your father wanted to take you with him."I stop from reading after hearing it, "I know but he can't forced me to go with him. I rather be shot by your legal son again than wasting my life with him, so I'm not coming with him."My decision is final and no one can change it since I still have business to deal, and don't wanna leave it unsolved. I don't care if he's my legal father and he had the right to take me, but I'm too old for that. I don't need any parents consent on what I shouldn't do and should do. "Listen, Gerald. I made a mistake for distancing you to me because I thought if you get close to me. It's going to be hard for both of us to separate.""Don't push it, Robert. I have no t
Patricia's POV "It's a miracle you decided to change, Gerald. Can't even imagine how happy they were and I am proud of you," I happily muttered after serving his food. "Not consider as miracle, Patricia. It's just a word to make those old men to stop bothering me, and I am not gonna stop because my father arrived."His answer made me stop and look at him surprise because all I thought he's going to change. But that is just part of his plan to avoid the fathers he had, also to continue what he started. "Since I'm still alive, it's a sign my plans are up. No person can change it even my own father, although I made a promise on coming with him. That's why I am glad you decided to meet me today," he stated. "Why?" I questioned. "I know your pregnant after our first session, but you decided to hide it from me. One time is enough, and I didn't think one time will make you pregnant. I thought we need to do it more often, however I'm surprised to know it myself."I widened because unlike
Erika's POV "Erika, I've been waiting f—" my mom stop after seeing the man who's following me behind, and I already expecting that expression of her. She is surprised and shocked at the same time, that is why my mom deserve an explanation. "What's the meaning of this?" She asked. "I know it's confusing and shocking mom, but he found me on the restaurant where I'm working. Then, kidnap me and desire to me our children."She approach me and whispered, "Are you sure about this? I mean, have you forget what he did to you? You told me he planned to k—""Mom. Please, I don't wanna talked about it and I want my sons to meet their father.""If that's what you want, then I'll support you. I am against of this, my daughter. But if your not going to hide them from him anymore, you have my full support to that."Mom turned to the man behind me and smile at him genuinely, and then she went to the room. I sighed when silence prevailed between us, after that my mom went outside carrying my sons.
Erika's POVI stretched my arms when everything is settled and all of the waiters head out. I took the keys, and then my bag because it's time for me to go home and meet my twins! Yes, I have twins. I am so happy because after all those years we have face without their father, I'm elated because my twins came out healthy and without any sign of problems.My sons are one years old and soon they'll turn into adult in one snap, even though I wanted my sons to stay with me forever, they can't. There so many opportunities waiting for them and I'm doing everything to give my sons what they are truly deserve. I was startled when saw a car in front of the restaurant from the moment I got out, but I completely ignore that black car since lots of spoiled brats parked their cars to what place they like. So, I'm not surprised if this car will be towed. I wonder what will the teenager do if his father's car was taken away? I can't stop my thoughts. That's why I chuckled to myself and continue on
TWO YEARS LATER Grayson's POVIt's been two years since I search for her, and I did my best to find her in every possible places. However, she's like a mouse who is desperately wanted to escape from my hell with our baby. I admit how disgusting I am, for trying to use her and kill her after all the nice things she done for me, and now everything fell in the wrong path. I wear my suit and stare to myself in the mirror. Then I head outside and approached the stairs. I have a meeting with the woman who wanted to invest in my newest company, and although she is quite annoying. I have to see her because she is the only woman who seemed interested in my newly opened business. A coffee shop. Women's are attached to coffee these past few months, and also my only way to meet her again. Erika's the only woman who mess my mind every night, and also the only woman I obsessed with. Yes, I am obsessed after she left me. I hop into my car and told the driver where we are going to stop, after tha
Grayson's POVThe whole room was wrapped with silence, and also awkwardness because Nicholas was here. I summon him after knowing Erika runaway from me and have no idea where'd she go. Both of us was silent, as if nobody wanted to start what's supposed to begin and wanted to remain silent.I clear my throat and Asher turned to me while Nicholas was looking at the absence. He seemed not surprised to hear my news, and seemed not shocked when I told him about Erika's letter. He was calm and not showing any sign of shock or even paranoia.His silence telling me I was wrong and he's right about everything. "So, does it mean she's gone?" Asher finally ask, and decided to break the silence between us."For now," I answered."Then, what are we doing here? We should look for her, and find her. She's the weapon we need in order to achieve your goal, right?" He said. "She's gone but still thinking about your ego?" I was stop after hearing Nicholas's words, and it didn't sounds good into my ear
THREE DAYS LATERGrayson's POV It's been three days. We have no communication for two consecutive days, and Erika didn't even dare texting me or calling me. She's like a ghost who doesn't even wanted to be seen or even to be heard, that's why she rather keep silent and sit tightly. I've been staring to our house for a moment while thinking if this is a good time for us to discuss everything.And it is. I enter the house, and it's like a ghost house because of silence and emptiness. I know she's already waiting for me upstairs and she's excited to finally speak with me. I approach the stairs and about to step my feet when someone speak behind me. I saw the maid Asher hired to help Erika out inside the house, but she seemed surprised seeing me on my own house. "Mr. Martinez, I'm not expecting to see you.""What do you mean? This is my house.""Yes. It is your house, but I thought you are not going to pay a visit before I left. Thankfully, you did because I need my paycheck for one mon
Grayson's POV"Why you always need to test her loyalty, huh? I mean, is that even necessary? I don't think it's necessary, Grayson. You need her," Asher said, and I understand why he's scolding me like he is my mom. I massage my temple because he's been like that since yesterday, "Can you please stop, Asher?""I will if you stop messing our plans. This plan is not going well if you keep messing it and I'm not going to help you if something bad happened, so you better make it up to her.""Why would I? She's just a surrogate." "Exactly. A surrogate but you always find many way to ruin our plans, after that let me deal it. I already had enough of your problems," he said.I place down the pen I'm holding before glancing to Asher, he's sitting on the opposite chair and I couldn't stand his lectures. Although I suppose to scold him, not him scolding me. Whatever is happening between me and Erika is none of his business, but keep invading our little privacy and solve it even though Asher
Erika's POVI am currently heading to our room carrying his breakfast because I woke up early just to made him breakfast, and also coffee for his hangover. At this situation my whole body is trembling to the fact he might forget all the things he said. I don't wanna rely on those words, but I'm really desperate. I open the door and ready to greet him, but his serious expression stunned me for a moment. I froze to my position, and my mind couldn't even process properly because of that face. Grayson has this expression that is enough to weakened me, and also mess my mind.But it wasn't enough to stop me from making a good impression to him, that is why I put down the tray on the bedside table to approach him. I seated behind him, and begin to touch him when Grayson suddenly stood up and pick up his polo on the clothes rack, then wear it immediately. I was astonished to his actions. "What's wrong? Did I do something wrong?" He didn't answer, and remain facing the mirror. After that, h
Erika's POV I'm trying to sleep, even though I can't. It's been 8pm in the evening and I'm still up because that words keep running inside my mind, and it keeps bothering me. I laid on my back and stare at the ceiling where everything is white. My chest was heavy, and I couldn't think properly. I wanna talked to him and asked him, but I might say something that will annoy him immediately. I don't wanna make stupid decisions, including my stupid thoughts that keep making me super bad decisions. I sighed because my mind messing me, but I have to keep calm while waiting for him to return. Until suddenly I heard a car parked outside, and it made my heart skip a bit. I touch my chest to feel it, and later on I heard the door unlocked. It might sound ridiculous, but my mind waiting for him to come home and discuss about everything including our relationship. I wear my cardigan in order to help me prevent the cold, then I rushed downstairs where found him on the couch. He passed out, th
Grayson's POV12 noon is one of my favorite time, especially if Asher wasn't here to disturb me or brag after being rejected by one his girls. I'm busy reading this documents came from my finance, and also to my secretary. It's been a while since my mind begin to focus to my businesses, and forget all the struggles I face.For some reason I remember what Erika said. I was surprised because my brother approached her instead of me, and he didn't even harm her. I was astonished because he wanted to end what he started without confronting me. Now, I mess up because he speak with Erika about that deal.I have no idea how he found that out, but there is a huge possibility he run through my files and found that confidential file about our contract. I shouldn't have blend it to the normal documents and become complacent about my brother. He's looking for dangerous loopholes, and he found it without lifting his finger. "Grayson," my deep thoughts was pause, that's why I turned to the door whe