Erika's POV"Erika?" Grayson called my name causing me to blink twice and stared at him, he's looking at me confusedly. As if he is trying to figure out what is wrong with me. I smile as wide as I could just to avoid him from thinking too much, or even suspect me. I hope it work because it's hard to make reasons which I don't wanna lie to him. Grayson trusting me, so I rather lie to my mother than to my husband."I've been talking here and your not listening?""No. I'm listening, hun. My mind is kinda occupied but it's not as important as our date tonight," I answered because this date almost slipped out of my mind, and forgot we are in the middle of our date. "I noticed that. Are you sick or something? You are not touching your food, Erika. Isn't it good? Want me to replaced your food?" He concerned, and my heart touch because of that."This food is fantastic, so don't worry about it. Why don't we talked about you instead? How is your day these days? You seem quite busy and I barel
Grayson's POVThe door opened and it exposed me Asher who is chill, he seemed having the good day of his life and I'm confused what is the reason. "You seemed happy today, did one of your girls satisfy you on the bathroom or maybe you join them in the bath." "Wrong guess, Gray. I'm just happy because my day started without problems, and that's super relieving after all those struggles we face. How are you, by the way?" He seated. "Not good as yours. I still need to make sure all of my assets are doing well, especially since his target is me. Gerald definitely making new plans to avenge his ego," I answered. "Perhaps. What about Nicholas? Why don't you asked him for help? He know what you need and maybe he can help you out because he's genius.""When did you become fan of Nicholas? And you never praised him, so that's surprising.""Oh, I'm not praising him. I'm just stating all the possible facts about him that I can't do, and I'm sure he's happy to help.""It won't going to happen
Erika's POVToday is not a usual day. I head out to the shower and started feeling so hot, and I can't wear spaghetti strap shirts and shorts that can shape my body. However, I pick my loose shirt again and wear it. After that my phone rang, and saw my husband's name on the screen. He texted me. It made my day. I smiled after texting him back and head outside my room where I almost had an heart attack to the point punching our maid. "What the heck?! You startled me, Jane!" I said. "I'm sorry, ma'am. But there is someone wanna see you downstairs," she stated. I pull myself together and clear my throat, "Did you get a name or something?""No, he just said your friends.""Friends? I don't remember having one."Out of curiosity I head downstairs because I am confused who it might be maybe some colleague back then, or maybe someone I know. But to my surprise it wasn't the one I'm expecting to see."Mike?" My eyes landed on the man on his side, "G-Gerald?" "Good to see you, Erika."
Erika's POV "Erika?""Erika!" I turned to the person who keep calling my name and blink my eyes twice. "You calling me?" I questioned. "Who else among us has the name Erika? Well, I can't be named Erika because I'm a guy and you are the only person who can explains where the hell our maids are?" Asher uttered and my mind still processing because of what happened even though it's already pass."Erika?" He called me out again. I exhaled deeply, "I don't know. I just found Anne on the floor unconscious, and thought she might need medical attention.""And you call me instead of 911? That is not so impressive at all because I'm not doctor to cure her, and even a God."I scratch my head because I know I made a huge mistake calling him instead of calling 911, but he can't blame me because my mind still can't stop thinking about what happened to me. Especially since I have to think how to tell him about that freaking letters. "She just need water," Asher stood up to get a water to the ki
Asher's POVI brag inside Grayson's office and sat down just to relaxed myself after my tough day, but those stares giving me goosebumps that's why I don't have a choice but turned my gaze to him. "What?" I uttered because of his uncomfortable gaze that throwing to me. "Update.""Can you wait for a sec? I just need to breathe some air before spilling the tea, so calm down. I am going to tell you what happened.""I don't have all day.""Fine. I'll tell you what, Gray. She called me and I shouldn't come because I'm not a doctor, so are you happy now?" I answered. "No. Not yet. Tell me more," he stated. "What? Aren't you satisfied to my answer? You are hard to satisfy," I replied. "Tell me more, Asher. I don't have all day," Gray muttered. "What else do you want to hear?""I know something happened and you need to be more careful when it comes at hiding it, Asher. I need to know what really happened, and what is the reason why she called you suddenly."I chuckled, "Wait, are you je
Erika's POV"Grayson!" I quickly stood up after seeing him in the door, also causing my glass to slip off to my hand and break into pieces. I was too startled seeing him because he didn't even say a word, or maybe announced himself. I came from the kitchen to get myself a water to freshen up myself. Anne immediately clean it up, and head to the kitchen to give us privacy. He's not saying anything and embraced me, and that's surprising. Silence prevailed and it is not a normal embrace, it's like he miss me and want to make sure I feel his love. It made me feel very guilty about hiding the truth from him. Should I tell him now? "What's wrong? Why did you suddenly came?" I asked him although I know the answer. He touch my cheeks and gave me a quick kiss, "I just miss you very much. How have you been? I heard something happened.""It's not serious, so don't worry. I'm fine. We're fine," I answered. "You need to be careful, Erika. I told you not to be complacent on your surroundings
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
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
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