Patricia's POVGreetings everyone! My mood is very good today and there is no reason for me to get mad, although that woman was still here and can't do anything to make her leave. All I had to do is stick to my plan and bear a child for Grayson, and having s*x with his brother is the only option I've got.I'm currently in the living room reading an old magazine in the table, and never thought about reading it because this magazine been laying under the coffee table for years. His maids replace the magazines everyday, but they remained keeping this old magazines for no reasons. "I never thought you'd like to read such old magazine?" My eyes averted to him after hearing his voice, it's Nicholas. "Neither I am. Glad seeing you around of this mansion, did Grayson notice something else from you?" I inquired."Not really since Asher keep his mouth shut about me."Nicholas seated on the opposite couch and place the wine bottle above the coffee table, "That magazine is old.""Yes, it is. It
Erika's POVMy old apartment didn't change at all and it still the same as I left it before. Gladly, my landlord still accept me since she's the only person who understand my situation. I owe her everything from the moment she let me stay and didn't asked for advance payment. However, my heavy chest still making me emotional because I never thought this day is going to come. I actually expecting my farewell to Grayson, but this is not the farewell I've been expecting to happened. I thought we are going to part ways if I gave him what he wanted, if he's satisfied to my service but it seemed not the one I thought since then. I let go my luggage and approached the single bed, and rush my fingers to the dusty cover. After that, my eyes scanned the whole room. Somehow I blamed myself for being reckless, but he's the one who made me do that. He made decisions for my only brother without confronting me, and I let my rage lead me to this situation. How can I start all over again? Grayson's
Erika's POVI stopped from sweeping the floor when heard someone is knocking at my door, which I don't recall having a visitor at this hour. Especially since I have no any friend and doesn't even remember having a friend aside from Michael, who is my brother's doctor but he walked on different way. Whoever knocking at my door has no patience at all since it keep knocking, as if she or he wanted to break the door. So, before that person able to break it I head towards it to know who's behind my door and to my freaking surprised. I saw someone I never expecting to see.. My freaking mother..."What the hell are you doing here?" I questioned her as my eyes exposed to this woman. "Oh, darling. Is that how you going to greet your mother?""You are not my mother. Not anymore.""Erika, baby. Let's forget the past and face the present, and I know how bad my decisions before but isn't it enough for you to forgive me? We haven't see each other for years!""Unbelievable. Do you think it's so e
Erika's POVMy back hurts and my legs killing me! I know, complaining to the life given to me by destiny and not thanking it for giving me such miserable life. There is one reason why I hate my life, first nobody as in nobody in this city hired me because I didn't go to school. Secondly, I hate every single person who never understand my poorly situation and instead they criticize me from head to toe. Thirdly, my mother suddenly came to my life because she need someone to save her freaking luxurious life from the abyss! Ridiculous, right? I put my key into the keyhole and opened the door without turning the lights, and then approach my mini kitchen and pour me a cold water from my mini fridge. I drank it all for my dry throat, and filled my empty stomach to skip it from getting hunger. "Drinking water with empty stomach is bad, it might gives you a bloated tummy. Which is the reason for women turn into not so attractive," someone speak from behind, that's why I immediately turn ar
Erika's POV"Here's your caramel macchiato and pancakes, enjoy your meal!" "Thank you!" The customer replied. After serving the customer's order, I head to the kitchen to place all the dirty dishes. And then checked the upcoming orders after taking it to the customers waiting outside and somehow I'm glad for having this job as my first step. I got hired yesterday and since I badly need to earn money for my brother, and also to start paying my rent. However, I haven't heard anything from Asher after our conversations because he probably taking care of the responsibilities he just run away from. When I done serving all the food to the customers without mistake, my manager asked me to replaced my co-worker to the cashier because she's taking a quick break. So, this is my first day and need to obey her because our manager is quite strict."Welcome to Heart Cafe, may I take your order?" I greeted the customer with my smile, but immediately faded away when realized who is this."Until h
Erika's POVWhoooo! Party!!!!!This is the best day of my life! I chug the whole glass of bloody mary and dance with the people around me, this is my first time here again after all the suffering I face and the burdens I carry to live. I felt my problems wash away suddenly, no unfair world, no mother who desperately wanted to convince her daughter and my night is peaceful as I desired. I made a good choice coming with Asher, although there's a job waiting for me tomorrow. Who cares? This is my very night and I will do whatever I want tonight and I don't care if my manager scold me for being late! "Hi, miss! I just saw you from afar and your gorgeousness made me approach you," a man suddenly approached me out of nowhere. I laughed, "Really? That's odd because I didn't saw you!""Maybe we're destined to each other?""Nice one but I'm not an easy woman," I warned him with a smile. Behind this crowdy, noisy, smoky and even stinky placed. I found my peace with this alcohol, however, m
Erika's POVHe slammed the door without letting go my lips and can't even imagine how we get into this room. All I remember is he pulled me from the corner and pinned my wrist, then he claim my lips without even asking my permission. But my lips give up, that is why I need to faced the consequences for being reckless and easy to get. My back landed on the cold bed and it scent linger into my nose, the scent I never smell before. Which means he took me to a different room, but where? I push him forcedly and stared into his blue eyes, those beautiful eyes are the only reason why my body always serve to him voluntarily. "Why are you doing this, Grayson?" I asked. "Doing what?""Why do you keep hurting me but keep protecting me? My mind is so confused to your unspoken actions," I replied. "Shush, Erika. I'm not required to answer that...""Then at least answer this question.""What now.""Is this one of ways of torturing me? Making me special? I have to experience your wrath and conce
Asher's POV[The number you have dialed is either unattended or out of coverage area, please try your call later.]This is the tenth time tonight and she still doesn't answer, and I'm started losing my patience. Where did she go? My duty is to make sure she won't do anything stupid and his step-brother won't think about assassinating her. But how can I make sure she's freaking all right if Erika is missing?I'm screwed! Grayson will definitely kill me! Sh*t! I laid down the long couch and ignored the beautiful ladies that keep seducing me using their teasing lips and giggles because Erika is missing and had no idea where the hell I can find her. "I'm f*cking screwed!" I muttered emphatically. Suddenly my phone vibrated, so I took it out to check who the hell my caller was. Surprisingly, it was Grayson and he never called me in the middle of the night and it surprised me really. That's why I answer his call to know his need. "Before you scold me, let me explain. I have no idea wher
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