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
Grayson's POV"Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday!!! Whooo!" I laughed while carrying Erika into my arms, she is drunk. Really drunk. I laid her down to bed because she start getting naughty, and hard to handle. She never told me that her alcohol tolerance is low, so I have to take care of her.She's snoring and it made me chuckled, after that I start removing her upper garments because she's covered with sweats. She moan as I touch her skin and later on open her eyes, and look at me. Erika is the one who makes me vulnerable at the time being and that's dangerous. Erika touch my cheek, her eyes was full of lust and love. She smiled genuinely and couldn't deny how it hypnotized me. As if she cast a spell to me, even if she didn't. I was hypnotized by her beauty. "Erika," I whispered."My love... Thank you for the party, it was huge for me and my brother..." She murmured."I can do everything for you, Erika."She woke up without cutting our gazes, "I love you with all my heart, Gra
Grayson's POVThe moon is on the sky, lighting up the whole city. I couldn't remember the last time my eyes landed on this thing, and doesn't even remember when is the last time I able to see this. Everything changing like a thunderstorm, even my surroundings. I don't know why, but the wind seemed chilly. Since I'm the only one inside my study, and Erika staying on her mother's house. She need to spend another more time with them, especially since Erika doesn't have so much time these past few days. "How long do you plan to hide? Are we playing hide and seek?" I stated without turning around. "Impressive," I heard a clapped coming from behind but didn't dare looking around. "Your senses still strong as before, and it impress me so much brother."I exhaled before turning to the intruder, "I'm about to asked you a very stupid question until I realized who am I talking to. You still carrying your hobby.""What kind of hobby? Hmm, let me think. Was it the fact I'm still alive and brea