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 I brag to the living room where he at, and Grayson doesn't seem affected to what's happening. That is why confronting him is my best way to know what he's thinking, especially since Patricia blaming me. I didn't do anything bad, aside from the fact because of me she lost her baby. "Grayson!" I yelled when he didn't even noticed me.He place down the glass and then glanced at me, "If you came here to question me, then leave.""You are pushing me away now, Grayson? After all the things we done, this is how you gonna pay us?""Shut up, Erika.""Then what? You'll gonna kick me out like her?! You will tell me all the truth I should've known?!""I said shut up!" He throw the glass, and it scatter all over the floor. I was shocked by his reaction and this is my first time seeing him throw things, he's enraged and his eyes is really mad at me. "If I told you to shut up, shut up!" He shouted."G-grayson..." I murmured. "She deserve what she got, Erika, and you doesn't apprecia
Patricia's POVA knocked disturbed me, and since mother was not around to answer the door. I have to answer it. I'm surprised to see Mr. Martinez and didn't expecting him to visit us, or maybe he has different purpose."Mr. Martinez," I murmured. "Is your mom here?" He inquired. "No, she went out to buy groceries. Why? Is there something wrong?""Nothing."I looked at the surroundings and he's all lone, after checking the front yard I invited him inside to have a coffee. He accepted my invitation and head inside, but couldn't stop wondering what he need. He never visit mother unless they already fix their misunderstanding, and his sudden visit confuse me. I place down the coffee that I made, and waited for him to speak up because my confused mind doesn't want to stop thinking negativities again. "What do you need from my mother?" I asked when he doesn't have any plan telling me why he visit us.He put down the tea cup and look at me, "Maybe it is time for you to know what we decid
ONE WEEK LATER Erika's POV"How are you? You seemed really stress these day my daughter," Mom stated when she saw me in the living room staring outside the house. I sighed deeply because somehow the thorn that is hidden into my heart was out, and there's no doubt left in my chest. Although seeing how our life ruled by our raged, and turn out miserable than we are expecting."Are you okay, Erika?"I turned to my mother and smile, "Sometimes I felt this is part of my dreams, mom. I never thought of hearing your voice and calling me daughter, and my husband will choose to be cruel to someone else to protect me. I didn't know if this is a dream or part of my scary nightmares.""Is this about what happened last day?" She said. "I don't know mom. Grayson told me not to blamed myself from everything that is happening to us. I'm trying not to do that, but how can I live with it for so long?" I asked her, even though she couldn't give me enough answers to my mess up mind. "Walking on this
Gerald's POVI pile all the books by author and make sure didn't forgot anything. After my biological father decided to be a father and filled his shortcomings as father I gave him a chance, a chance to prove he's sorry. I don't wanna become cruel, and hate him forever. "I didn't know you cherish these books so much," I was stopped from piling all the books when father spoke behind me. I didn't sense him, "You love popping up, don't you? I started getting used to it, and treat you a ghost.""You really are my child," he answered. "Why? You're not certain about me being your son because of my way of talking?" I said when turning back my gaze to the pile of books in front of me."Perhaps."Silence prevailed between us and he didn't speak. I was confused why he suddenly become quiet. That is why I turn around to confront him and saw how sad his eyes were, which is confusing to me. So I decided to asked him. "What's the matter? You never look at me like that which means there's somet
Erika's POV "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ERIKA!!!" The confetti pop and surprised to see my mother, brother and also Ash. They both holding a confetti with a smiles on their faces. "Wait, what?" That's all I said because I just woken up and still rubbing my eyes, then this happened. "Today is your birthday! Don't you remember?" My mother uttered, as if I suffered from memory lost. Everything is still processing inside my head, which is after all the struggles we face I forgot about my birthday. I mean, I didn't know my family remember my special day. Especially since Eric was here with us. "Blow the candle sis! This cake isn't huge but hope you like it!" He stated and flashes me the cake, so I blow the candles and give him a hug. "Aww, you know I appreciate everything. You don't have to spend money just to make me happy!""This is the gift I think about since you never had a cake before, so mom and I bought this for you!" He murmured. "Thank you!" I embraced them. "Before you could cry, t
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