Gerald's POVI open my eyes and was greeted by the dazzling light coming from the ceiling, then I look around to recognize this place but it's not recognizable to me. Not until someone open the door just to reveal who is my freaking savior, which I don't asked. And surprisingly it was my father. My biological father to be exact. "How many times should I remind you that your not required to saved me everything I'm putting myself to danger," I uttered while trying to get up. He approached the one-seated couch and faced me like I did something horrible, which I already did. "Don't look at me like that. I am not explaining it all, even though you killed me right now.""I can kill you, that's a fact. But I won't do that, Gerald. You are my son and a father won't dare doing that to his own flesh and blood. Unless he was too merciless," he answer and it made me laughed weakly. I smirked, "Then kill me now. I don't need any of your sympathy because death already fetching me. I'm coming w
Erika's POV"Erika," mom called my name after Nicholas left."Didn't I told you not to disturb me?" I uttered rudely. She step into my room, although I'm not asking her to do that. I was sitting on my bed, hugging my knees and thinking so many things that isn't important. But there's something important on my mind, and that is Grayson. "Why don't you come out and spend time with us? Your brother looking for you, and miss you very much.""Leave me alone," I calmly said. "Erika, it's not the end of the world. Let's go.""I said leave me alone! Don't you understand me or your just deaf?!" I shouted to my mom's face and saw how surprised she was when I do that.I never disrespect my mother when we become okay, and showed her the respect she deserve. I know I'm rude, but she can't blame me. I am not okay and never be okay. "I wanna be alone and I don't need your pity! So, get out of my room and leave!" I pointed out the door, but she didn't move. "Is this how you wanna die, Erika? Do
Grayson's POVI opened my eyes when my ears heard a beeping sound coming from my side, but a dazzling light greeted me causing my eyes to dazzle. My eyes looked around the room, and recognized it very well.I'm in the hospital. That man almost killed me.I woke up and endure the pain coming from my back, then begin looking for my phone when the door suddenly opened and Asher came in. "Grayson!" He raised his voice, causing Nicholas to came in and there's a trace of relieved on his face. "What are you standing there? Help me."Asher approach me and help me leaned, "We're so glad you are already awake, Gray. You have no idea how worried we are that almost made us worship all the Gods!""I won't be surprised if you do.""How are you feeling? Do we have to call those doctors who save your life?" Nicholas inquired."No. Don't call them. I'm fine now.""Fine? You are half to fine, Gray. Look how pale your lips are and that's not a good definition of fine. You need to see them," Ash interf
@FREDERICK'S HOUSEGerald's POV"Do you really wanna do this?" Father inquired, and I know he's against with this. I'm referring to Grayson's father, and still want the call him that because he takes care of me."He said I'm good to go, so there's no reason to stay here any longer.""You know he didn't mean it, Gerald. He doesn't want you to leave, and I know you don't either.""Look, he gave me permission. I'm leaving," I said to him. I put all of my clothes inside the luggage and I'm not leaving any single clothes in here. Especially since my biological father gave me a permission to leave, and that's what I'm going to do. "Instead of leaving, why don't you talked to him and make it up to your father?" He muttered. "Why are you so concern about us, dad? Aren't you supposed to be happy because I'm leaving?""I never become happy when my son leave. Even though we're not blood related, and you are not my real son. I care about you because you are a flesh and blood of the woman I lo
Erika's POV I came down to the kitchen because it's been a week now since I starve myself, and this is not good either. I realized that locking myself up is no good, instead I have to start my day without stress and positivity. I search for food because my stomach has been groaning for weeks, so when my eyes landed on the loaf and peanut butter I grab it. But I shock to see my mother behind me, she had this smile that I never saw to her. She startled me. "Mom! Why do you have to come up like that?""I'm sorry, Erika. I thought you weren't coming, so I'm surprised to see you down here. Are you hungry? You want me to cook?" Mom approach the fridge and get some frozen food. She begin cooking and even though that's easy to cook I still appreciate it. Mom cook me fried hotdog, and ham. After that scoop me a rice. I was just watching her until she finish cooking. "That's all I can cook because you've been there for weeks, and I thought that's the fastest food I can cook since you're al
Nicholas's POV"You know Erika won't sit still and wait, right?" I questioned made me turned to him, and I know he's been wanting to asked that to me."I know. What's the matter with that?" He said.I sighed before closing the book I'm reading, "I'm just reminding you that no matter what we do I can feel she won't listen to Asher.""Yeah. I know that. Why are you so worried?" I am not surprised to his answer.I shrugged, "Nothing. Just thinking what will her reaction after seeing her husband. Asher speak to Erika, and their conversation went well. He's thinking how can we hide this from your wife.""Easy. You'll inform me if Erika was here, that's why I can pretend sleeping. In that case, we are safe from her suspicions."What a smart idea yet dangerous. I am not sure she can buy that, especially since Grayson can't stand seeing her cry. I already saw that once in his house, he couldn't stand seeing his tears and immediately find a way to ease that. "You are doubting me, aren't you?
Erika's POV "We can go back, Erika. Please, don't do this."I halt from walking when Asher begged me, he's scared and I don't know why. We are currently inside of the hospital where Grayson staying in, and he's been stopping me since we arrive here.Wanna know how I found out? I caught him. His messages keep popping up and his sound annoy me, so I read it and saw the hospital's name. At first I'm not certain about it, but when I stated that name he become anxious. That's why. "Why are you stopping me? He's my husband.""I get your point, Erika. But don't you think it's too early to visit him?" He muttered. "I guess not. He need my support and Grayson's life was in the line of danger because of me, so I have to at least show my support.""Yeah. But he's going to get mad if he found out you came without his permission," he replied. "You won't mention this to him, right?" I said. Asher didn't answer and I know he will, which I have to rely on myself from now on and not to them. I k
Erika's POVI'm not allowed to touched him or even hold his hand, but Nicholas and Asher allow me to have a moment with him. Finally they let me see him, but this is going to be my first and last visit to Grayson. The beeping sound is enough for me to know he is already save from danger, and I have to wait. I have to wait until he wake up and show me his smile again, and made my day complete. He save me and instead of getting shot, he catched that bullet for me. "I'm sorry if I can't do anything for you. I know how stubborn I am these days, but I wanna see if your okay and away from danger..."I wipe the tears that escape my eyes and laugh on myself, "You will definitely scold me for being stubborn and disobeying your rules. That's why I'm ready to accept any consequences for being such a stubborn wife.""You are the bravest man I ever met, and made me change for good. You made me become more interested in life, and didn't get tired of me. So I am willing to obey you at all cost jus
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