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
Grayson's POVI head inside of our vacation house since the small celebration is done, and everyone head home. They probably tired and the party didn't last long, also I receive a lecture from my father because Erika is pretty upset to what I've done. That's why getting her attention is my goal tonight. I found her inside our bedroom, staring at the sky. She's silent like didn't notice my presence although intentionally ignored me, but won't let her do that. So I approached her and touch her shoulder where she immediately reacted and looked around to face me.Her eyes was filled with sorrow, she's really upset. Why do I have to leave and place my businesses as my top priority? Those sorrowful eyes telling how irresponsible I am for leaving my wife in the day of our wedding. She probably cursing me for being so reckless. "Your home..." She murmured. "Listen—" she cut me out."Don't worry about it, I'm fine... As long as you are home and safe, I'm fine with that.""Let me explain, Eri
Patricia's POVI fell on the couch after hearing the news from his companion, Asher told me Grayson got married to the place where only invited person knew. I'm very shocked to heard it, he marry that woman instead of me? Why did he choose her than me? I'm having his son! I'm pregnant! It can't be! It can't be! I throw the vase that my hand reach and screamed louder, this is not happening. Asher is lying and had the intention on lying because, Grayson don't want to see me or maybe he's trying to hurt me? So he doesn't need to get rid of me. "What's with this commotion?" Nicholas appeared and this is my chance asking him if Asher is telling me the truth.I stood and immediately approach him, "Tell me the friend of yours was lying, Nick.""Who are you referring to, Patricia?""I'm referring to that m*ron!""You mean, Asher?" He questioned. "Who else aside from you?""If you threw that vase because Asher mention the wedding, then yes. Grayson's already married and I had no time deali
Erika's POV"Who are you talking to?" I asked Grayson when he came back from outside and heard voices earlier. "I was talking to Nicholas. He came by to give some informations about my company, did we talk louder and interrupt your sleep?" He questioned. I shook my head and smile, "No... Are you leaving? I can make you breakfast.""Me? No, Erika. Today's our second day as couple. I don't wanna ruin the day, especially since I already ruined our day yesterday. Do you have anything on your mind? Perhaps, places we can go?" He asked. Grayson wanted to filled his shortcoming because I can sense he's desperate to make me forgive him. I can't ignore his attractive eyes, and I am not hard to get since he's my husband now. We must spend more time together and get to know each other. "I have no plans for today, but we can walk on the shore before sunset..." I muttered. "That's great idea, why don't we have breakfast? I made some of those delicious breakfast you never thought of tasting,"
Erika's POVI woke up after realizing I'm all alone in to our bed, and my eyes landed on a single piece of paper onto the wall. I took it and read, he left with a note. So, I woke up and look for my robe that already on that floor, then wear it.He definitely coming home late and need to started my day with more productive things, especially we are going to live into our house. I head outside and head to our mini kitchen to grab a cold water, and then drink when suddenly heard a knocked. I put down the glass for thinking it is my husband. "Did you miss me alrea—" I stop after surprisingly saw an unexpected visitor. "Patricia, how did you—" she head inside and start scanning the whole house. She smirked, "A house that is suitable to a woman like you. I'm not surprised my husband hide you on this house because he definitely wanted to hide his mistress from me, well you deserve this rubbish.""Husband?" I confusedly asked, "We're married and I am his real wife, Patricia. Stop your fa
Erika's POV"Can you please calm down, Erika? You are making the situation worse by walking back and forth!" He yelled at me, but didn't listen to Asher."Erika!" He yelled again, causing me to stop. "I can't think properly, Asher. What if she lost her child because of me? What if Grayson blamed me if Patricia lost their child? What should I do?" Asher sighed, "Calm down, okay? Everything is fine. All you have to do is trust me. Grayson won't think any negativities about you, so calm down while she is inside."I seated beside him and try calming down myself in order to find a solution how to escape this, even if I can't think properly while thinking he might think that killing his baby was intentionally, even though I'm not. Patricia started it, she provoked me from doing horrible thing to her. If she didn't hurt me maybe I didn't hurt her, she's the one who begin this problem not me. Yes, Erika. Don't blame yourself and believed to your reasons. Grayson will understand you, you're
Grayson's"She's inside. Still crying," Asher greeted me with that information and I'm not surprised to hear it."This is my first time seeing her like that and don't know how to halt her from crying. She's yours and hope you manage to stop her from crying," he head outside and went to our room where I can hear all her sorrow from outside. She's mourning, as if someone die that close to her and couldn't stop those tears from falling. Erika is still suffering from the depression cause of losing our child, she's still affected and can't do anything to make her relieved.Her cries making me invulnerable even more, those suffering was enough for me to realized how she's in pain. I was thinking twice about approaching her and talking to her, but she need to be alone. I'm not stupid to let her be alone, especially since she need me on her side. That's why I open the door and saw her staring at the window, wiping her tears quickly and pretend I didn't see anything. Erika smiled at me even
Patricia's POVThe maids packing all my belongings while I'm very dumbfounded to every event happening to my life. I couldn't believe Grayson mark his words about me being kick out, that's why I have no right staying in this mansion anymore. "Everything is pack. Are you ready to leave?" Nick asked me and it insult me. I chuckled sarcastically, "Are you ready?""Pardon?""I'm asking you the same question, Nicholas. Do you think you're ready to leave after being treated like a garbage? What'd you think? I'm happy to be kick out of here?" I answered. "Nobody want this, Patricia. It was his decision not mine, so even though you wanted to protest. There is no use," he replied. "Then what? I'm gonna let them become happy and let that woman have the man I love?""If it makes you at peace, maybe."The maids excuse themselves and head outside the room. I didn't care anymore if they hear me crying, or even called me desperate. I love him and nobody can define my feelings for him, even his o
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