Erika's POV"Let me through!" Someone yelled outside the cafe, Causing me to looked around and saw Asher who's trying to stop my mother. So, I immediately call my co-worker and asked her to cover me. After that, I quickly approach them to know what's going on. "What is going on here?" I asked Asher, they look at me at once. "You! You killed my husband!" Mom shouted into my face. "Kill who? I didn't kill anyone, mom!""Liar! You're a liar! Do you think I'll believed you? I lost my husband because of you!" She uttered. I glanced to Asher, but he just gave me a confuse look. Which means he doesn't have any idea what is going on to my mother, and I need to know what's the problem that she accused me. "Okay, I have no idea what are you talking about. But this isn't acceptable at all because I was here. Taking care of this cafe, so don't accused me with no such enough proof.""Ha!" She violently pulled her arm away from Ash, "I may not have proof to flash, but I know you're behind my
Grayson's POVI glanced at my wristwatch, and it's getting bored. Erika knew I hate waiting too long and she doesn't made me wait this long, that woman become more stubborn and stubborn. Because of my businesses, I had no time keeping an eye on her and needed to deal with Patricia because she's still in my house. "I don't think Erika's coming," Nicholas muttered. "Doesn't matter if she come or not. This is a great time for us to talked while waiting for her," I said."Talked about what?""About you, Nicholas. Even though you're my dear cousin, I'm still confused about your personality." He chuckled, "What'd you mean? We are related by blood and I'm a Martinez, Gray.""Not totally a Martinez. But, I'd like to open a very sensitive discussion that always bothers me, Nick. I want some answers coming from you," I replied. "What kind of answers?""Why did you sided with my number one enemy?"Nicholas suddenly stop and can see the anxiousness through his eyes, he's tempted to speak but
Grayson's POV"Good to see you, my little brother."His greetings is fake, everyone can see that. We're close when we were a child but suddenly it change, and now we're fighting for one reason. I came to his villa to discuss about important matters and he seemed waiting for me. "Have a seat, we have plenty to discuss. Want some wine, so we can discuss this matter properly?" "No thanks. I rather die than drinking that wine.""Come on, brother. Don't be a paranoid geek. I am not gonna kill you, not now.""Don't call me brother, Gerald. You're not even my brother because as far as I know your dad rape my mom," I muttered. "Fine. What do you need from me?""I should be the asking you that. What do you need and you brag into Erika's cafe," I uttered. "Oh, that? Well, her mother insist to meet her lovely daughter and accused her without proof. Don't be mad at me, you should be thanking me instead."I scoffed, "Thank you for what? You killed him not me, but decided to throw the crime to m
Grayson's POV"Hey, guys. What chu doin?" Asher greet us and he seem sarcastic when say those words. I know what this man wants."You supposed to stay on Erika's side, not here.""Oh, about that. She gave me a day off, which was nice for a person like me who stuck with a woman. While you and Nicholas? You seemed join a party!"I stop from writing and look at him, "What does it really mean, Asher. I'm not a fortune teller to tell what is going on in your head. Unless you came to annoy me, that's all."Asher seated on the opposite chair and glanced to Nicholas whose quietly reading a book, and doesn't even notice Asher. Perhaps he intentionally did that to annoy him. "Hey, Nick. What's up?" He muttered. "Just chilling and you?" Nick replied without looking at him. "Great. I am great dealing with this easy job and I don't wanna brag, but it doesn't even required on lifting a finger. You seem stress, what did you do? Perhaps, what party did you attend?"Nick looked at him and sighed,
Erika's POVI came out of the taxi and stare at the enormous villa sitting in front of me, then glance to the piece of paper in my hand and take a deep breath. Even though this is dangerous for me, and Grayson will get mad at me for being selfish. I don't care since the more important to me now is my family. After receiving a letter to my apartment and was send an address came from Gerald who wanted to see me. Although it might be a trap again, but who knows if he really wanted nothing but to talked? I am risking my life just to know Eric's situation and also my mom.I stop after reaching the door and then press the doorbell. Meanwhile, someone open the door and it is not Gerald. A man in black with a terrifying and dangerous aura, also his body was full of tattoos. Which imply his personality that this man would not think twice on killing me."Password." I swallowed when he speak and look at paper, "Uh, I came here for this."He took the paper out of my hand and read it like I came
Grayson's POV"So, you are telling me Erika wasn't on her rented apartment. Where did she even go?" I inquired and couldn't stop thinking where the hell she go. "No idea, Gray. I told you yesterday, she gave me a day off and leave her alone for a while because she seem stress. But I didn't know she'll going to leave. Maybe she go to somewhere else?" Asher replied."That's impossible, Asher. Erika has no other place to go unless she's hiding something from me, didn't you check her apartment?""Well, her landlord forbid me to enter her room. So I had no information to give this time," he answer. "Forbid you? Why?""Erika's landlord was told not to let him in," Nick's voice interrupt us, causing me to turned to him."What you got?" I inquired. Nicholas place a long envelope to my desk, "I got in, all I need to do is win the old lady's trust. I believed Erika intentionally left that envelope, and it wasn't just a normal letter that you can usually receive.""What'd you mean?" Asher con
Grayson's POV"I have arrived! Where the hell are you?" I shouted to announce my arrival since this is my first time seeing Gerald's mansion. We're not inside his mansion actually, we're on the front yard which is huge to be exact. His mens are ready to shoot us any moment, but Asher and Nick are more prepared. They already searching for the room where Erika's family were, especially since I couldn't contact her anymore. Gerald probably break her phone for some reason."Do I have to announce myself again, Gerald? Don't hide under your men's skirt, that coward."The front door opened and Erika went outside, but behind her is Gerald, pointing a gun to her head. He is fully prepared, I admit. "Coward. Now you're hiding under a woman's skirt to save yourself?" I muttered to annoyed him. "Don't be bold, Grayson. I am holding your precious and beloved wife, if she's really important to you?""What do you want? This is about your very shitty dream again? Aren't you tired of this sh*t?" I
Erika's POV"Where are we going?! Let me go!" I'm trying all my might to escape him, but he's too strong for me. Gerald push down the floor violently and slap me. I wasn't expecting that action from him, especially I done nothing wrong. I did what he told me to do, he even use me as his shield which isn't part of what we discussed. "Grayson came to me defenseless, which is my one and only shot to kill him. But you deceive me!" He's mad and couldn't restrain his anger. "I had nothing to do with his plan!" I answered."Stupid liar! How dare you lying to me, huh?!""I am not, Gerald! You got what you wanted! Gray's here and you should face him rather than hiding!" I muttered. He slap me again, but this time it's harder than the first one. Causing me to face to face the floor and felt the blood into my lips, but I tried to recover as soon as possible just to stared at him. "What did he tell you on the phone?" He questioned to me."Nothing! You broke my f*cking phone, remember?"He gr
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