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 POVI rolled to the right side of the bed and embrace the pillow that my hand reach, but suddenly a memory came into my mind causing me to open my eyes instantly and expose to the person I'm not expecting to see. So, I quickly hit Asher with the pillow and cover my body with the blanket. What the hell is he doing here?! "Why are you here? Where is Grayson? Are you trying to do something horrible with me?" I questioned while covering myself tightly. "Firstly, I am not doing anything horrible to you. Secondly, I am not that kind of man because I love myself and my life and I had no any interest on you. Thirdly, he's not here." I looked around the room and this isn't familiar at all, "This is not familiar to me. Where am I? Did he checked me into the hotel?""Nope. Although this is looked like a luxurious hotel, but it is not. This is Grayson's penthouse and I have access," he answered. "Penthouse? I didn't know he own such expensive and very enormous penthouse like this, he
Erika's POV"Good morning, sir. What's your order?" I greeted the man that just came in to the store with a genuine smile. I was assigned to the counter and have to work late hours because of what happened yesterday. My manager wasn't smiling at me when I arrived earlier and didn't even tried to question her because she definitely mad at me from being late and spoiled brat. Well, I'm not a spoiled brat. It wasn't even my choice since Asher told me that Grayson bought this cafe, but was not even expecting they'll treat me more special because he's no longer interested on announcing to the crowds that I'm his wife. Maybe I wasn't anymore or he just wanted to tell anyone about us? Who knows? "Uh, sir?" I called him because he's not answering me. "You're Erika."That wasn't a question and this man seem to know me."How did you know my name?" I asked politely. "Mr. Buenavista, your mother's husband."Oh, he's my mom's husband? I wasn't expecting to my very responsible mom's husband.
Asher's POV I released the smoke and lean on the cafe's wall, and then stared inside the store to check what's going on between Mr. Buenavista and Erika. They seemed talking about very important things and begin to settle it, which is good and I don't need to follow her around like a freaking dog. Maybe this is my sanction for being not very wise.Mr. Buenavista is Grayson's competitor, especially to huge businesses out there. He always competing with him even though he can't surpass his wealth and fame, that's why I believe he's targeting Erika to achieve what he desire. He's using her against Grayson but little did that old man know, Erika wasn't easy to deceive because I already know she's not easy to make believe. However, Mr. Buenavista stood up and went outside that's why I immediately confronted him to know what he need. I don't wanna invade their privacy, but it's my duty."What you and Erika talked about? Care to share?" I said. He turned to me, "Why do you care? You're no
Erika's POVI am patiently waiting inside his bedroom and stared from the window because the moon is shining like a diamond. I couldn't recalled when is the last time my eyes noticed it's beauty because of my problems. However, I check the wall clock and it's already 11 pm in the evening. Grayson never marked his words or maybe he's not coming and Ash lied to me. I should expect that because he had enough of me."Sorry I'm late," that voice made me turned to the door and didn't notice him coming in. My mind is too occupied that is why I didn't notice him. "You came. I thought you're going to ditch me..." I uttered."I would never do that, Erika. Since Asher told me this isn't a normal discussion," he answered. "Yeah...""So, you've met your step-father. Did he mention anything? Perhaps about me?" He begin the topic with my mother's husband. I remained on the window while staring to his eyes, "We've meet at the cafe you just purchased, and guess what Gray. He told me that cafe was u
Erika's POVI arrived at the hospital after receiving a call from Asher to warn me my mother and her husband is already there, and the stop them from taking away my brother. I had to leave my work just to make sure my mom won't dare accuse me with such inappropriate actions without proofs.Later on, I hop in to the elevator and press the fourth floor button while couldn't restrain myself from getting nervous. Especially since my mom's husband is powerful and I had no power to surpass them nor stop them, but there's a guy who wanted to help me and that is Grayson. He gave me a very huge realization when it comes to him, and my thoughts about his is completely ridiculous which is not acceptable and unforgivable. The elevator stop from the third floor and Mike came in, but I ignore his presence and pretend not to see him. "Don't pretend like you don't see me, Erika." I looked at him sharply and answered, "It's my choice and I don't need your opinion about me ignoring you.""Unbelievab
GRAYSON'S POV"Where the hell is she?" I asked Asher after coming to my penthouse and called me Erika is sobbing. "She's inside. I tried to stop her but she insisted on drinking," he answered. I went inside without answering him and approach the living room where I found Erika on the floor. She's wasted and holding a bottle while eating that gross food, that's why I approached her and tried to put her on the couch. "Get off me! I don't need your freaking help!" She yelled into my face which I smell the alcohol. "You are already drunk, Erika. You should stopped drinking and have a sleep," I muttered. She put my hands away and uttered, "I said stop it because I don't need your f*cking help! Don't think I'm not mad at you anymore, after what you did?"She can't still get over with that scene and I'm still the reason why she's suffering like this. I did what I think is best, but it's still not enough. "I already told you, Erika. I can't do anything since your step-father has connect
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