Gerald's POVI head inside of the restaurant, and asked where is the VIP room located. I'm meeting a very unexpected person and I couldn't wait having a serious discussion with that person, especially since I am not expecting to have a meeting with him. The waiter open the door for me, and I entered just to exposed myself to the man whose completely an enemy."I'm very surprised to see you, Nicholas..."Yes. The man I'm seeing with is Nicholas. Grayson's fourth cousin and one of his trusted men inside his mansion, but he's no longer trusted into my eyes. I seated before poured my glass with red wine, and drink it with a smile. "So, what do I owe you with this pleasure?" I inquired. "Let's be normal here, Gerald. I didn't came here to be your friend and be your drinking partner," he replied. I laughed, "Forgive me. I forgot you're not interested being my friend. Very well, let's start this discussion.""Before we start I just wanna remind you, whatever deal or plan we've made on thi
Nicholas's POV"Nicholas! Hey!" Patricia's voice made me halt, that's why I looked around to confront her. She's crossing her arms in front of me and base on what's expression she have right now, Patricia has questions just for me. And I can't wait to hear it out. "Why, Patricia?" I muttered. "Where have you been? You've been missing for days, and I start thinking where did you go. You have no girlfriend to visit neither a family except to Grayson," she murmured. "Does it matter to you?""Pardon?""Do I have to tell you wherever I go? You're not my sister to scold me like this, even my girlfriend.""Of course it matters, Nicholas. Especially since you're not present for almost a week," she answered. I laughed, "It's none of your business, Patricia."I place my hand inside my pocket and passed her by, but I was immediately stopped when she mentioned something that triggered me. She dare mentioning that name and not gonna let this woman ruined what we've been planning on, especially
Erika's POVI'm wiping the stain on my dress while my tears can't stop from flowing because of what just happened. I washed my face, check myself on the tiny mirror I purchase along with this dress, and I felt devastated because after spending an hour to look decent... Patricia pour the wine on me and my dress was stained because of that. I throw the fabric and cry on my arms before sitting on the floor because of devastation. How could she did that? She might be mad because Grayson choose to be with me and it's not my fault if he choose me, but ruining my dress? I'm heartbroken because this is the first gift I got from him...I shouldn't be crying because of a dress, but it is my fault? It is my fault if I cherish every single things I've got from a person who brought me a gift without consequences. He's the only man did that, and I cherish this gift. "Why are you crying on the floor?" That voice came up and I didn't notice his presence. "I'm sorry, tears of joy. Do you need somet
Grayson's POVFrom the outside of her room I can hear her cries and that sobbing triggered me, especially since I know she's crying because of what Patricia did. However, I'm wondering why she cried instead of fighting for her right? Unless she still thinking about Patricia's pregnancy and thought I'm gonna kick her out of this mansion, even though she was hired to be my surrogate and bear me a child. I open the door without knocking and saw her on the bed. I walked towards her and stop inches away from Erika, then let her notice my presence while not saying anything. Just wanna hear her insights because somehow I felt she need to speak up for herself and deserve to have a voice. "I'm not going with you, so don't wait for me.""Why are you crying for a simple fight, Erika? You shouldn't showing her your weakness, and become braver than her. I am expecting you to be bold not a cry baby," I muttered. She stop from crying before lifting her head and looked at me, "Will you stand for m
Asher's POVAnd here we are! I parked my car before going outside and as usual there is no one around aside from guards and Grayson's men, he's quite perfectionist and wanted to ensure no intruder going to enter his premises. I placed my hands inside my pocket and walked towards the door, after that I entered and was greeted by the darkness. Darkness is not new to me because he used to turn off the lights when Grayson wanted some peace for himself, and I also do the same when wanted to annoy Erika. She is very scared or the dark, also to ghosts. That's why I always did some pranks on her just to satisfied my bored self. So, my eyes begin searching for the switch and turn off the lights. And in my surprised an unexpected person greeted me, he is sitting on the double couch and reading a magazine. He probably sneak out just to get here, but I have no idea how this man got inside this mansion without getting caught."I'm wondering, how did you pass the guard?" I inquired. "It doesn't
Erika's POVThis fancy restaurant screaming the wealth of people who came here often, and base on their treatment to Grayson. I must say he did often came here and that information slip out my mind because I never thought he would love going out to a dinner with someone else, especially since I'm not the woman he brought here. I secretly scanned the room because this VIP room is way more fancier than the other restaurants I've been with. My eyes marveled it's beauty and couldn't help but be amazed on how detailed their designs, which is enough to open my mind this is his life not mine. My smiles disappear slowly, but I immediately replace it with force smiles just to avoid him to worry. "I have so many memories on this place, if you're confuse. My family use to come here and celebrate some occasion that is important for all of us," he murmured suddenly. I glanced at him, "Now I know why they treating you like a very special guest.""My family own this restaurant maybe it explain wh
Asher's POV What the f*ck? My head hurts! What the hell is happening to me? Did I hit my head or something? Oh, I remember! That stupid man! He dare deceiving me and I'm so stupid for not knowing he came with a plan. He definitely having the best day of his life, and I'm gonna give him that since I was captured by him. My eyes looked around the place to recognize at least small details of this warehouse, but this place is not familiar to me. "You're awake," that deep voice caught my attention. "Who are you—oh, you're that man. Your gun hit me badly.""Be grateful I didn't kill you," he answered. "Yeah, you're right. Thank you," I muttered. He shook his head and sit down on the chair before taking an old newspaper from the table, after that ignore me as if I don't exist. "Can I at least get some water? I'm thirsty, you know."He glanced at me and muttered, "No. Drink your saliva and think it's water. It might help you live for one week or more because Grayson didn't know you're
Erika's POVWhat an exhausting day to start.I seated to the living room's couch and shut my eyes, after that take a deep breath to relieved my heart. Our date last night is not accurate at all because instead of discussing about us, he was more interested knowing Michael. I have no idea why he suddenly desire to know my brother's good doctor, maybe he thought Michael is someone he know.Moving on, this day is pretty tiring for me although I didn't done anything for today. Maybe I need to workout because this mansion has so many mute maids. I mean, his maids are not talkative and they only answer your question. As if they were program to answer only accurate questions not some sort of useless questions. Oy vey! I need some water. "What are you doing?""Sh*t!" I screamed after seeing Patricia sitting opposite in my couch, which is enough to give me heart attack. "Are you trying to kill me? What are you doing there?""Did it kill you?""What?""I thought you're dead because you looke
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