Erika's POVThe sun is almost setting down, it's beauty is very enough to relieve me and it wrapping the shore. He never took me on this kind of beautiful place, if my family wasn't here maybe I wasn't either. I always adore the sun from my room window at his house, but seeing it more closely is recommended than my window. However, I don't know until when we're gonna stay here or maybe until tomorrow only. Grayson is not talkative at all, which means I have to predict what ever decision he made. Just looking into his eyes is enough for me to tell whether he is against of this scenario or bored talking to my brother.I sighed because even though my family is safe, I'm still not comfortable. There's a tendency he's kinda having a rough time being nice, he's not nice if you asked me and not caring either. Maybe he's trying to force himself to be nice to my family."What are you thinking?" He speak, so I turn to him and smile after seeing Grayson standing in my side. I didn't even sense
Asher's POV"What the hell did you just said?" I said, surprised.We're gathering around his study room for a good reason, I guess so? Grayson came back from his so peaceful vacation, and how do I say it's peaceful? I wasn't there and he intentionally not mentioned to us he's living to have a quick vacation with Erika. "He proposed to Erika, get it?" Nicholas annoyingly answered. "Was it part of your freaking plans? Marrying that woman wasn't even part of it, and that is not what I signed for," I replied to Grayson. "It's too late, Asher. It is already part of our plan."I'm not against of that wedding stuff, but we know what is the real reason of this deal thingy. Maybe I miss something exciting because of my busy life or maybe he just didn't tell us, that's probably one of the reason. However, this wedding might hurt her. I'm not even concern to Erika's feelings but was she deserve to experience this? "Stop thinking negative things, Asher. I am shocked to my decision and propos
Erika's POV"Good morning, Ms. Hamilton. I am Clarisse and I'm going to be your assistant for today," her bubbly voice boost my confidence for choosing my gown. I never been in luxurious wedding gown or even just normal wedding gowns. "Thank you, Clarissa.""Here is a magazine where you can choose what is the wedding gown you desire," she handed me huge magazine and adore it's cover.I nodded before start searching for ideal gown for my wedding two days from now, and even though I was gonna marry him faster than usual groom and bride. It doesn't matter, as long as he wouldn't left me at the altar. We're good. "Hi, good morning. You must be Erika? The soon to be bride of Mr. Martinez, right?" A gorgeous lady came to me and she have this beautiful smile that suit her very well. "Oh, hi. Yes, I am and you are?" I asked. "Tiffany, the manager of this shop. So, did a lucky woman like you already pick her wedding dress?""Not yet, but still looking for the right gown. But I can listen t
Nicholas's POV"Thank you, sir!" The delivery rider muttered after signing the papers for Grayson. I took the bunch of roses inside the house and then seated on the chair after reaching the living room. He assigned me to this unusual assignment and my gut telling me it doesn't suits me, although I had no choice but to obey him. What I'm thinking is, why he need to purchase such huge amount of flowers? There is someone who is in charge to this, not me. "What's those flowers for?" Asher asked me. "No idea. He just told me to received the delivery," I muttered. "When did he become so sweet? Besides, Grayson's planning to held their wedding on the beach which I highly doubt or maybe that is Erika's favor?"I shrugged, "Who knows about their plans? And I'm not interested, even though they'll tell us. They are not required to tell me."Asher seated on the opposite couch and throw all the roses away, he seem allergy with that but he's just annoyed because Grayson change his plans. I'm n
Grayson's POVI went out to my car and head inside of the private restaurant laying in front of me, this the place she choose to have a dinner with me and didn't spend a lot of time to see her. That's why I approached the table where she at, and seated to greet her. "That's weird..." She murmured. "What?" I confusedly inquired. "I mean you, Gray. I used to see you wearing a blue polo, but the darkest one and also black and red. In my surprised, you wore a yellow one? That is quite shocking," Erika muttered. "Well, my clothes is in the laundry and I don't want to make you wait longer. That's why I wear this to save the night," I answered and looked at my shirt, "Why? Was it look ugly?"She shook her head as response, "Nope. You looked good, actually. Bright colors suits you very well, do wear it sometimes maybe I'll completely forgot my soon to be husband is a deadly mafia."I chuckled, "Have you order?""Uh, yes. Their best selling is grilled steak with the smokiness of seasonings
One Day Before The WeddingGrayson's POVThe study room's door opened and Asher went in. I didn't summon him, that's why I'm confused why he disturbed me without even knocking in to the door. His smirked remained, and it annoy me so much. He is very annoying whenever he's smirking like a fool man."Why the hell are you here?" I questioned. "Tomorrow is your big day, remember?" He said."So what? There's nothing special on it.""It have, Grayson. Don't ruin the surprised," Asher answered. "Don't tell me this is one of your stupid ideas? I am not interested hiring a stripper and even have that stupid party, so don't disturb me anymore.""Come on! You're a boomer! We just wanted to tell you that we got what you desire dearly," he stated to me, which caught my interest. "I'm waiting," I muttered. Asher went outside and grab something or should I say someone? His smile widely after showing me that gift he's referring to, and surprised to see my father tied up both of his hands. They li
WEDDING DAYErika's POVI felt nauseous because of my unstoppable heart, it was beating faster enough to encourage myself to be more anxious. Today is the day we've waiting to come, I'm staying inside of our vacation house with my mother and Grayson's grandmother. They here to help me get ready while everyone's waiting until the ceremony start. I glanced at the mirror just to see if I'm beautiful enough to exposed myself. Grandma went inside and I look at her through the mirror, she approach me with a smile on her face. I couldn't imagine she'll help us prepared everything without even questioning us. She put the bridal veil into my head and look at me from the mirror, she's happy I can sense that. "You are really beautiful like your mother, Erika..." "Thank you grandma... Thank you for coming here...""No worries, my daughter. I'll be there for you if he hurt you, I'll scold Grayson if he dare harming you."I chuckled, "He would never do that, grandma. Gray prove me whatever mista
Erika's POVAfter the ceremony we held a simple celebration in the same location where our wedding held, and all I can say is everyone was happy for our special day. Although Grayson suddenly excuse himself and left me by myself here, dealing with the guests myself. I don't know where he go, but I think it's important.That's why I didn't asked and let him go, and then I suddenly felt lonely while trying to smile to tons of guests here. I don't want them to think we already having a misunderstanding after wedding since it's just an hour ago when we become one."What's up, Erika! Happy wedding!" Asher gave me a glass of wine and also a huge box, which I didn't expect him to bring any gifts. "Thanks, Asher...""You seem not happy, is my gift not huge enough? I can replace it with more enormous gift," he stated."Oh, no. It's huge enough for me, so no need for you to replace it. By any chance, did you see Grayson? I don't know where he went," I muttered. "Wait, don't tell me he left yo
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