@PARTYErika's POVHere we are, standing in front of the enormous mansion in front of us and couldn't stop myself from swallowing. That house is way more bigger than Grayson's, and if you didn't saw any mansion before like me. You can mistaken this to a palace because it looks like one, and be shamed putting your shoes in that place. "Stop action weird," Grayson spoke beside me, and doesn't noticed his presence because we ride a different car. Yes, we ride a different car and still avoiding me although I am living on the same roof. Maybe this is the punishment he's talking about, and this is uncomfortable. I mean, Gray distancing himself from me and couldn't blame him since it's all my freaking fault. "I forgot to warn you. My grandma wasn't friendly like dad. She'll asked you too many uncomfortable questions, and I want you to deal with her alone.""What?" I glance at him nervously, "I thought you have my back?""Yes, I said that. But I didn't say while your in punishment. Just th
Erika's POV My anxiousness almost gave me a heart attack and thank God his grandmother didn't threatened me, she even made me shut up for a moment after getting that reactions from her. I'm expecting differently because Grayson told me his grandma wasn't friendly, but it turns out she is. And now? I am facing this numberless people in front of me, and I am getting anxious once again! "Attention ladies and gentlemen!" Grandma announced to stop the party, and caught their attention. "I'm elated to have you here in my birthday, also my family who never forget my special day. I am already 78 years old and sooner or later, fate gonna take me. However, I have a very special guest tonight."She glance at me with a smile and I responded. "You see, my grandson grew up in my side. I taught him to be responsible at the very young age, and open his eyes to the reality. However, fate has so many plans for us and I'm happy because finally we've meet after fifteen years.""Aww," the crowds react
Grayson's POVWhere the f*ck are they? I roamed the whole living room and this place is crowded. They should be here not having fun, that's why I told them to come with not us but they seemed having fun. My eyes spotted Asher in the corner, having sweet talked with five women and it made me shook my head. I approached him and doesn't seem to notice my presence because if this women. "Oh, whose this handsome guy..." The woman wearing red dress muttered, causing to catch Asher's attention. "Grayson! Hey, man! Where have you been?" He muttered."What the hell are you doing?" I inquired. "Chilling. This babes need some company," he answered. "Are you f*cking kidding me right now, Asher?"Asher remove his hands to the two women's waist, before whispering. Then, they left one by one before facing me."You're here to observed them not to have fun. Didn't I told you that, Asher?""Relax, Grayson. I'm doing my job," he replied. "Really? Then how can you explain what I just saw?" "Look,
Erika's POVI leaned on my seat while watching his grandmother after trying to roam the whole mansion, and saw her talking to her guests. I'm still glad thought because nothing happen to her, but Grayson still nowhere to be found and I'm start getting worried. His friends are nowhere to be found also. I don't know how long should I need to stay here since they seemed busy. "Wine, miss?" The waiter offered me a glass of wine. I took it, "Thank you."And then I drank all the wine because this party frustrated me very much. However, I have no right to complain about this situation since Grayson already warned me, and have to obey him with all my might. Just hoping he's safe and I don't have to deal with his family's matter, especially since they doesn't have any plan giving me peace. "Erika? Why are you alone?" Nicholas's voice shocked me. What the heck? What is he doing here? I thought he's with Grayson. "I should be the one asking you that, Nicholas. You should be with Grayson, ri
Grayson's POVThis place is familiar, this is where Erika was taken by the people whose definitely stupid. However, I'm expecting my older brother to here not them and unfortunately nobody's in here. As if they wanted to surprised me and I love every surprised, including killing. "Come on out. I'm not playing with you," I calmly muttered. One by one those cockroaches came out with smirkes on their faces. But I remained calm. "You are making me laugh, Grayson. I didn't know you held to my bait? It made me feel elated for a reason!" Gray said to me. "Really? Then congratulations because you deceive me."They laughed and it annoys me very much. "All I need is to send your wife a text and I didn't know you hold on that? Well, it seems my plans work and this is my payback time."His dogs released their guns and it made me chuckled. No one can scare me, even my own brother or father. "What's so funny? Can't wait to be killed, Grayson?""No, Gary. It's just that you looked like stupid.
Grayson's POVMy men and I exchanging bullets with our enemies. Gary's face describe me the frustration because he's losing. I am gleefully because Nicholas and Asher never changed, they still impressed me when it comes battling. Ash proves me the seriously lurking behind his womanizer personality, he even showed me the concern when he paused Nicho from making a move.At this stake, Gary is hiding behind his dogs and slowly all of his men disappearing one by one until the one last man who keep himself alive although he got shot so many time by Nicholas. We stop from shooting and waited until Gary showed himself to us, but he doesn't seem have a plan on showing himself. That's why I decided to created a speech just for him."It's over, Gary. Show yourself to us maybe I'll spare you.""Who are you trying to fool? Me? Not a chance, Gray!" That answer disappoint me because I'm expecting him to make this things easy."I'm making this easy for you. My brother paid you and my conclusions mak
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
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