Erika's POV I woke up from the sunlight that hitting my face, and then, noticed he's already gone. Maybe he woke up early before the sunrise, which is not surprising at all because Grayson is the type of guy you wouldn't see waking up late. I raised my arms and stretch it, to let my blood flow and approach the open window and greeted by the beautiful sunrise. This is my first time seeing the sunrise again since I wake up late, and that's not called productive either. I picked up my robe on the floor and cover myself, and then closed the window's blinds before fixing the bed. When everything on this room is fix and neat, I decided to leave to take a quick bath in my room. Unfortunately, when I open the door and able to leave. An unexpected person greet me with her sharp gazes and I'm referring to Patricia. Doesn't surprised me because my room is empty and she probably went there to interrogate me, however, she found nothing on that room. That's why I am not surprised if she thought
Erika's POVThat was frustrating. After taking a shower and drying my hair, and decided not to came out this room not until those people disappeared. I approach the window and open it to breathe a fresh air. I need some freaking air after being involved to that family misunderstanding, although it's not my fault Grayson pick me to carry his child. I know I shouldn't stay cool while my life is in danger. Yes, danger. While his family's here and wanted to turn my whole life miserable than my miserable life, they wanted a game. The deadly one. However I am not in the right place to say my opinion and express what's bothering me, so it's either losing this job or enduring their bad treatments and unneeded hatred. I pull the vacant chair and stare at the blue sky. Somehow, this house made me experience the life I want. Grayson is the reason why I'm here and why I need to stay here, and I must say living in this enormous mansion is dream come true. Every poor people desire on living in p
Erika's POVThis is freaking wrong... I shouldn't agree to that man and let him deal his problem, since he doesn't have a plan showing his face to this girl. I pity her for loving an unworthy man like Asher, she wanted to have a whole family. However, she choose a wrong man to tied to the responsibility he didn't own. I glanced at that baby, and he doesn't have any resemblance of Asher. He is someone else's baby and this woman couldn't find the guy whose responsible to her baby. She doesn't look happy either, and definitely know the real why I'm here. Although this is a huge mistake and I'm here to save Asher's freedom from getting tied. I am wondering what is Asher doing by now? Maybe he's throwing a party for being free? That man is such a pain in the a*s, and my dignity is on the line now because I put myself in this kind of situation again. None of us wanted to speak and this is getting awkward, so I have to move. "So, uh..." I mumble. "Stella. My name is Stella.""Right. Ste
Grayson's POV"Come in," I announced as someone knocked on my door.But in my surprised, Gerald came in to my office. Which is not expecting because I'm expecting Asher to disturb me. Not my dear brother whose busy making himself better to everyone else in this house. "What do you want? I'm not in the mood dealing with your nonsense," I muttered straight. "I didn't came here to have a fight," he murmured. "Then what are you desiring on to have?" I murmured. "Let's talked about us."I stop reading an important documents and glanced to my brother, "What about us? Is this some sort of brother talk?""If that's how you define it, Grayson.""I'm not interested. You can leave, Gerald.""I'll stay, although you wanted to avoid my presence at the very beginning. You know, you can't.""What that supposed to mean? I'm scared of you?" I laugh."Are you?" My smile disappeared because I don't like what he said, "I believe you have no business in here, Gerald. I have bunch of things to do and
Asher's POV "We're home!" Erika yelled and her voice wrap the mansion and I immediately cover her mouth. The mansion is really quiet and that's not a good sign, my heart pounding faster because I'll definitely received loads of lecture from Grayson. I shouldn't asked her to deal with my own problem. "Shh! Quiet, Erika. They're sleeping at this hour and you're not gonna like of Grayson see us in this kind of situation!""I told you to relax, Asher! We'll be fine, trust me.""Please, be quiet! I told you to shut up and let me help you to your room."She pushed me hard and pointed at my face, although her balance is already weird, "Nope. I don't need your help! We can fix this just freaking trust me, Ash. I help you with that woman and you must have my back!""Shh! Can't you understand the word 'Shh!?' you're putting us in destruction! Come on, I'll help you upstairs."I supported her using putting her arm around my neck, but before we able to step in the stairs. The lampshade in the
Grayson's POVI laid her down to the bed, and tuck her in. When she said those words earlier, it hit me a little bit. Which never in my entire existence happened to me because I never had care to anyone else. Including the person around me. They're a people who always wanted to drag me down, except to the only person I can trust. Asher. She rolled over and it made me chuckled, perhaps Erika is having a mental breakdown because I took her away from the life she used to have. I forbid her to call he brother and even locked her up inside this mansion, took away her one and only freedom because of my fear she'll do the same. I know it's my fault. But you can't blame me if I have trust issues. My eyes turn to the open window because the wind dancing the curtain. I close it and the blinds and about to turn around when my eyes captured something off on the table, so I took it and I check what's inside that paper. It's a death note. Doesn't surprised me because it probably came from Patric
Erika's POVArgh! My head hurts! What happened? I woke up and touch my head, before looking at my body. I felt relieved because my clothes still on, which means my mind save me from getting punish. But how did I get in to my room without banging his friend? I mean, that's nearly possible because I'm drunk and Asher is a jerk. I stretched my arms before yawning, then went to the bathroom since my face is look funny. My make-up scattered all over my face, and then wash my face. After that, wiped it with a clean towel. I even entered the shower to take a quick bath, also to removed my hang over. I catch the water using my face and let it rush down, covering my whole body and make me feel the cold water. I couldn't remember what happened last night and have to asked Asher about that. I am pretty sure he wouldn't hide from me what happened, and he owe me one after helping him out. Although that is my payment to him when he stand for me against Gerald, I shouldn't asked him for another p
Erika's POV I rush down the dining room where everyone is waiting for me but an unexpected event greet me when I saw them at the very most uncomfortable situation. I halt and captured their attention because of my noisy sandals, which is very enough to made me feel awkward. "Uh, am I late for breakfast?" I inquired but they everyone's quiet, as if they talked it'll put them in a very different and unexpected situation. "No, Erika. You just got on time. Have a seat my wife," Gray answered and my eyes landed on the vacant chair beside him. I seated there and avoid having an dangerous eye contact with Patricia, and the rest. These terrifying men around us making me feel anxious, including there people. Grayson's family is very terrifying, however I manage to live here and stay alive. "So, everyone. We made a great deal today and hoping you will obey me at once. This is for your own good, and if you can't stand my rules. You are free to leave," Grayson speak up. What is going on her
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