Grayson's POV"Look whose here to join the party?" Asher muttered when Gerald showed himself to us. I remained silent, not releasing any words just staring out to my older brother. He's holding an assault rifle with that very annoying grin to his face, it made me annoy because despite the fact he's behind of this stupidity. He's planning on killing our love ones to get what he wanted, what a very clever move to have my head. "You are not allowed to bring your pets, Grayson. This is a close party just for you and this man. However, I am super disappointed after knowing this man dare exposing all of my plans," Gerald muttered. "Who are you calling pets?" Asher exclaimed. "Who'd you think?""You—""Enough, Asher.""Yeah, listen to your master.""You're insane, Gerald. I couldn't believe you came this far just to get what you wanted? Shameful," I murmured. He laughed, "I've been dreaming for this scene, Gray. We're not the same and everyone sees you as the perfect man in this world,
Erika's POV I've been dialing their numbers but no one answering their phones, and it made me anxious. They haven't update me since they were gone, and that's freaking worrisome after I made myself occupied for over ten hours and remained on his grandmother's side. Grayson is a tough guy, one bullet was not enough to kill him and hopefully I'm right about it.Out of uneasiness, I seated down and lean my head on the wall. After that, I close my eyes before exhaling deeply just to calm my heart down. This is frustrating. "You looked really stress," that voice gave me hope quickly causing me to open my eyes as soon as possible. My gazes landed on the man in front of me. Asher's smile gave me hope, and made me stood up immediately just to asked him the question I've been waiting to see. "Where is Grayson, Ash? Is he okay? Did you save him?""Chill, Erika. I can't answer your questions at once, and we have a news for you.""What? And why are you sound like something happened? Where is
Grayson's POV Staring at my grandmother's door while thinking about the facts deeply, she's not gonna believe me if I told her about Gerald wrong doing. She won't understand why my brother did such a thing, and already expecting that to happened. I know she won't accept Gerald's insane reasons, especially since we're not biologically siblings. However, I need to take everything slowly before telling my grandmother about the truth. Gerald and I are not brothers, that's why he dare taking our lives one by one because his anger to my family is the reason why he become like that.I opened the door and entered, then saw my grandmother. She's facing the huge wall and staring at the dark sky, she is quiet and didn't say anything when I entered. That's why I waited her to speak and notice my presence, which is not hard for her not to feel my presence. "How's your brother?" She asked.I was stunned by her question. I didn't tell her anything yet, but she already know."You knew?" I asked he
Erika's POVThis is what I afraid of since yesterday. After me and Gray went home, he didn't say anything or answer my question before we left his grandmother's mansion. He even rode a different car like what we did, and that's a sign Grayson is not very well. That's why I'm still waiting here in the living room, hoping I would see him and discuss everything what happened but Grayson doesn't seemed interested on having a chat since he didn't went out of his room, I even thought of sending a food to him because he refused the eat breakfast. But my attention was captured by the person who entered the living room, causing me to stand up immediately and I won't waste this chance without talking to him. I approach him in an instant, and stood in fron of him with braveness. "I have questions, Gerald."He smirked, "Questions? You're asking the wrong person.""I believe I approach the right person.""Sure. Whatever insane question it is, it doesn't matter.""Your brother ignoring me since
Erika's POVFrom the moment I stepped my foot on this place, and my life was serve to a monster who killed five women in a row after choosing me as his surrogate. My path change when I slowly knowing him and his history, even though I should focus myself from one job and that is giving him a baby. I stared outside my room's window before sighing, the rain started since I woke up and the weather start getting cold. So, I embraced myself and shut the window immediately. I went back to my bed after closing the blinds and cover my whole body with a thick blanket. After that, I checked my phone to see the time and noticed that I've been sitting here for three hours. So, I decided not to stay any longer and check what's going on downstairs. I already expecting a quiet atmosphere because Gerald and the rest packed their things last night. The silence greeted me when I arrived, which always like a cemetery and ghost roaming around this mansion. All my eyes can see is guards in black, dogs,
Erika's POV"Hey, Erika girl. What's up?" Asher's grind greeted me after arriving at the living room. I know exactly what his grind trying to imply, and he didn't get over what happened yesterday. He'll definitely use that to annoy me everyday and have to prepared myself since I am living on the same house with him. Although any day I will gonna punch him on the face because of that."Not now, Asher. I'm not the mood messing with you," that is the only answer came up to my mind because if I made this conversation longer, he'll going to annoy me. "Sadly, but you're living on the same roof with me. You are going to see this face everyday, and did I warn you before? About having s*x in open area? For example this area?""No, you didn't say anything to me.""Oh, my bad. Maybe I forgot, you know things are tough to overcome these days. However, I have bad news and good news for you.""What?" I asked after sitting on the vacant couch because he's sitting on the couch where Grayson and I h
Grayson's POV"They had a rough intimacy yesterday and that is freaking awesome!" Asher's voice filled my whole office when they arrived, and enough to break the silence. "Hey, Grayson! What's up? Did you have fun yesterday?" He remind me what Erika and me did yesterday."Have a sit," I answered, ignoring his question. They seated separately and waited for my words, although my men already what they have to do and not to do. Asher and Nicholas are one of the best person I have, that's why I have to make careful decisions. "How's diggin', Nicholas?" I questioned him. "Glad you asked me that because his wife doesn't want to claim his body, and buried him. His body remained untold, and none of his relatives know about his sudden death.""What do you expect, Nicholas? That woman chooses him to be buried without his relatives knowing it, and take note that woman is his second wife."Every single information we know about Gary wasn't even complete because aside from the mother if his so
Erika's POV This is absurd. I don't know what to feel and what to react because those news are quite unbelievable. My feet was frozen because I couldn't process the unexpected news. How come Patricia got pregnant without me knowing it? I mean, that's not my business anymore and I shouldn't feel this. However, there's part of me wanted to feel frightened after knowing this woman is pregnant with Grayson's child. But what if she's lying? What if she's telling those things so he wouldn't kick her out? What if? Argh! "I'm pregnant, Grayson. That's why you can't do this to me, and you have to let me stay here..." She muttered. Grayson remained calmed, "That's not my child, Patricia."That word made me feel relieved because somehow those are the magical words I've been waiting to hear, and in this kind of situation I badly need that one. "What? It's yours, Gray.""How, Patricia? How can I have a baby with you if nothing happened between us? Don't tell me that was made out of other man
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