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 POVI felt the warm sunbeam on to my face and heard birds chirping from the outside, that is why I open my eyes and greeted by the beautiful sunrise. This is the first time I felt comfortable when seeing the sunrise through the window, maybe I am too busy these past few days and didn't thought about how gorgeous the world is. I woke up and stretch my arms, after that walked to the bathroom and wash my face. Then grab the available dry face towel and wipe my face, but my mind remind me what happened last night. Although I was drunk and out of myself, I can remembered how he comfort me with all his might. Grayson never show a genuine concern to me, he's unpredictable and cold. I always failed making him smile and make him think it's not the end, but Gray is unique somehow. I met so many men in my life. I know them and recognized their lifestyle, which my goal is not to fell in love to rich people like him. He is different... There's something about him that my mind goes crazy.
Grayson's POV"Mr. Martinez! What do I owe you with this sudden visit?" Hector muttered with an annoying grin. I seated on the single couch without responsing. He probably expecting me today because after taking Erika's brother, he knew that I'll make a move just to get what my wife desire dearly. But little did he know, Erika and I are nothing but bound to deal. "This isn't a visit, Hector. You have what Erika own and I order you to handed him to me," I stated. But he just laughed, "Sorry but my answer is no.""Forgive me too, Hector, because I don't accept no as an answer.""Remember where you are, Grayson. You're inside of my property.""I don't care. You call this rubbish a property? My money shouting it can't be called yours if it wasn't even yours. Perhaps, it can be called my property. Not yours," I answered and he's pissed. "What do you want?" He asked. "Erika's brother. You can't use an innocent child to get what you desire," I replied. "My wife wanted to see her son, a
Erika's POV"You gotta be kidding me, Ash..." I murmured when saw this wonderful place and believe me, this is my time seeing this incredible place in my life. I didn't know what kind this place is, but I bet any girl would love this place. I'm in the yacht and this ocean is incredibly awesome to see, especially since I never been in the ocean or riding a yacht."Enjoying the view?" Asher inquired while chugging the bottle of wine and sitting on the beach chair. "Yeah, absolutely. Seeing the ocean really made my day since this is my first time riding a yacht," even though I looked hilarious for saying those things, I don't really care. "Pft! You're joking, right?""No!" I answered. He place down the bottle and stood beside me, "My friend did a good choice trusting me with this. He's kinda nervous when I asked him to let me drive his baby.""You asked him to borrow this?" I questioned. "Yes, I certainly did. However, you have to pay me for taking you out. Just consider this as a d
Gerald's POV"Sir, someone wants to see you. He insisting to see you and told me he's not leaving until you agreed."I turned to my men when he spoke, and curiously looked at him because I am not expecting any type of visitors today, especially since my dad decided a very unexpected decision that annoys me. "Boss?" He speak again."Didn't I told you no visitors?" I replied. "But, sir. He already waiting outside and wanted to speak with you.""I said no visitors. I am busy, don't you see?"He bowed before coming outside but I immediately heard noises coming from outside my door, then a man came in while my guards trying to pull him out of the room. "Gerald! I need to talked to you, please!" He yelled."Get him out of my office, now.""No! Please, you need me!" He insist. "Why would I need another beggar like you?" "I know your brother's plan!" He said, which made me become interested. "Let him go," I order and the guards let him go. "Now, tell me what do you need mister."He loo
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
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