Asher's POVI woke up because of the sunlight that hitting my face and immediately looked at the window. Maybe I forgot to close it last night because of exhaustion, and immediately fell in my bed because I miss my comfy bed very much. But I am not comfortable to sleep last night, especially since Nicho betrayed us after all the things we'd done for him. My eyes turned to my ceiling and sighed deeply because I couldn't even imagine he can do such terrible things since we didn't treat him badly. Nicholas has a reason to plead. I know he has and couldn't wait to hear it myself before his cousin finds out about his betrayal. I decided to wake up and head to the bathroom to washed my face and take a bath. I can already smell myself and it smell sh*t to me, so after washing my faced I removed my clothes and enter the shower. While letting the water rush to my face, there's so many questions I wanted to asked. I wanted to know why he did that, and the reason for his so unexpected actions.
Erika's POVI felt bored right now, not because Asher didn't help me at least once but because this mansion seemed to be boring even further. I was currently heading down the stairs since my stomach suddenly wanted something to eat, but I was immediately restrain after seeing Nicholas standing at the end of the stairs. My eyes scanned him because he seemed stress. If you're seeing his situation, Nicholas eyes darkened and his shirt is quite wrinkled. I even noticed his lose weight, maybe he suffered from so much stress lately because I barely seen him around this mansion. Where did he came from? "Nicholas, where have you been?" I asked him when reach the end of the stairs and our eyes met. But as usual, Nicholas ignored me like his cousin and he's still the same after being missing for almost weeks. What is wrong with this family? They seemed mad at the world."We're not close, I understand. But I'm worried since you're missing for weeks and none of them can tell where you go even
Asher's POV"Why did you come back, Nicholas?" I inquired when Erika is gone and I can freely asked him. "I came back to make sure you didn't ruin my plans," Nick answered.I laughed, "Do you really think I would let you succeed? My loyalty for Grayson will remained and I can let you down to make sure he's safe from traitors like you.""You think he'll gonna believe you? In your dreams, Asher. I am his cousin and we're related than you, so believe me or not he's going to believe me more than you.""Are you certain?" I smirked. Nicholas suddenly shut his mouth, enough for me to step down and stood in front of him. I need to make sure he is going to be kick out of this mansion, he's going to be a big virus to Grayson. Especially since I am the only one he can trust, aside from his grandmother who remained his ally. "You are lucky enough to escaped me, but remember this. Whatever plan you have in mind to stop me from getting a new worthy boss, it's not gonna work."I scratch my head
Grayson's POVI calmly approach the stairs where Asher and Nicholas are staring at each other, they not seemed very happy just like what Erika said. However, seeing Asher pointing a gun into Nicholas's face is odd because he never done such things. Unless Nicholas made something that annoy him, and my curious mind wanted to know what is that horrible thing. So, I approached them and clear my throat to capture their attention. Asher glanced at me and smirked, which is why I came right on time or else my carpet already covered by their blood. "If you planning to contaminate my expensive carpet, both of you better do that business outside or else your body is going to be use as mop."Asher pull off his gun to Nicholas's face, "We're just playin, Grayson. Relax!""I would understand if you don't seem serious about killing him. Aside from that, you told Erika I was looking for her.""Oh, about that. I actually playing with her and didn't know she'll gonna believe that," he answered. My
Erika's POV"What the hell are you two doing on the floor?" Grayson is serious about his question because I can sense the raged through his aura. I secretly glanced to Nicholas and motioning him, hoping I would get a hand from him. He need to help me thinking a reason or maybe an explanation since we're both screwed, and I can't handle this alone. However, Nicholas doesn't have any plan helping me out. I have to improvise before Grayson got angry..."I'm asking you. What are you doing on the floor?" Grayson repeat his question, but this time he's angry."We lose our balance!" I immediately answered and glared at him, "Nicholas trying to reached this book and I insisted on helping him, so we ended up falling on the floor. There's no way we're doing something off," I uttered after showing out the book I've got when he fell. Grayson exhaled deeply before entering the room and grab the book in my hand, and then he glanced at Nicholas and looked at me after. "This book is my property a
TWO WEEKS LATER Erika's POV"Why did you take so long before visiting me, sis?" Instead of greeted by my brother's smile, I was greeted by his pout and disappointed expression. I know Eric is mad at me because he's expecting me since last week, but because of unexpected circumstances that keep entering my normal life. I forgot I have a little brother to visit and know his situation. However, I'm not worried really. Grayson's security is tight, and I'm elated because he marked his promise, although I already know he would. He has one word and I am always relying on that since day one. "Sis!" He yelled at me and pout.I scratch my head and laughed awkwardly, "I'm sorry. I am very busy these past few weeks and forgot about visiting.""You never forgot about me, sis! Why so sudden?" He pout even more. "I'm sorry, okay? Don't worry next time I'm gonna bring you s many toys as my payment for not visiting you. You know the reason why do I have to be away, right?"He nodded, "I am... But
Grayson's POV[She's definitely not here, Gray. I just talked to her and told me she's gonna visit her brother. I swear, Erika mentioned that to me.][You know me, when it comes to her I didn't let her go with no guards on her side. Especially since she always caught your enemies attention,] Asher added after I find out he let Erika go without him. "That's not the issue, Asher. You know what? I checked her myself rather having a fight with you," I immediately ended the call and head outside my car to approach the hospital. I didn't bother questioning the nurse in the reception since Erika's brother is on the fourth floor, where I order my men to transfered him to more safe room. Also safe from Mike, he's unlikely to trust and there's really off about his infos. I have to remove him as Eric's doctor immediately. I enter he vacant elevator and press the fourth button that I'm heading right now, then check my phone after sensing a text. Asher send me a text, a very annoying one. "Tsk
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 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