Laura's POVI moved aside when Sasha's voice came out of nowhere. Eric's eyes darted to her as she slowly approached us with a warm smile. I quirked my brows suspiciously. Why did she interfere during a serious conversation?“How're you doing, Sasha?” Eric gave her a small smile in return. For real, I scoffed silently. “I'm doing alright, Sir. It's like I interrupted something..” She settled her gaze on me. “I just wanted to welcome you and nothing more. I'll go do my job now,”, She added and started walking away.What the hell just happened?!“Thank you, Sasha.” Eric said and I rolled my eyes.“How long have you known Sasha?” I didn't know when that came as a blurt. Eric gawked at me for a while and shrugged. “Well, I can't say. Sasha is good loyal maid who's been working for me for the past few years. I can't say bad about her. She's competent,” He explained.“Oh, you talk like you trust her too much, uh?” I inquired.“Yeah. Look, Dad wants to see us,” Eric's words made me halt in
Laura's POVThe ringing tone of my phone made me groan back to life. Half awake, and half-asleep. It was Larry —He's calling! Excitedly, I picked up without a second thought.“Sissy!” Larry called excitedly.“Larry.” I beamed happily. “So, we're on holiday. And I was thinking...”“Yeah! Come over, Larry! Come over!” I squealed with the thoughts of seeing him again. It's been several months, he must've been a big boy now. Gosh, I couldn't wait to see him.“Really, Sis? You seem more excited than I am.” He giggled over the phone and I smiled tearily, remembering the anonymous caller's threat about taking Larry as well.“Larry...” I called. “Yes?” He responded.“Make sure you'll be coming here straight, okay? Do not even converse with anyone until you get here. And be careful with the cab you board,” I cautioned like a mother would do to her son and he laughed.“Why are you speaking this way like you are afraid of something. Is there something that's eating you up? You can tell me.” La
Laura's POV“How did you get my number, Aaron?” I demanded to know again, and he snorted over the phone like something was funny, causing me to crease my brow. Seriously, was he finding this funny to begin with? I couldn't remember possibly exchanging any contacts with him. “You ask too many questions, Laura. Isn't it good thing that I called you to ask how you're doing?” He replied with a snort again, and I scoffed, feeling irritated. Now I'm starting to see why Eric didn't like him.Eric's voice came again. “Laura! Are you okay in there?” He asked.“Oh yes, yes, I am.” I replied almost immediately.“Of course I need to ask how you got my contact because I can remember the last time, you didn't ask for it.” I snapped at Aaron on the phone.“Don't yell at me, Laura. You're over stepping your boundaries,” Aaron's voice came as a warning and I felt cringed. “What do you mean?” I muttered in a whispering tone.“Don't ask, you'll be expecting me soon at the mansion. I need to tell you s
Laura's POVAt first, I wanted to ignore Aaron's message and act like I didn't read a thing till his message popped in again.“Are you ignoring my message after reading?” The message read on his voice again and my face scrunch up at his demand. Why was he sounding so persistent and commanding? Like he was ruling me or something.Grudgingly, I found my way to the lobby and like he said, he was actually waiting there, staring at a particular direction —The poolside where Eric actually goes to swim or cool his head whenever he felt he couldn't disclose his problems to anyone, including me.He turned in my direction when he noticed I walked into the lobby, my body stiffened but I stood on my ground. I was going to let him treat me like I was his puppet.“What are you doing her, Aaron? Do you not realize the risk you'd be causing if Eric was actually here?” I blurted out angrily, and he smiled.“You get angry and paranoid too much, Laura. I think that's why he chose you, uh? And for the fa
Laura's POV“I can work with you to help you get your revenge, Laura. You deserve to get justice for your father's death and your Mum's abduction,” Aaron coaxed me. Tears ran down my cheeks as I shook my head unbelievably. I couldn't believe it... Eric killed my Dad? How? Is that even possible?“Laura...” Aaron tried to call. “I will think about this, Aaron. You can take your leave, and thanks for the information.” I said to him, glancing at the photos again and he nodded once.“If that's what you say, I'll respect your decision. Just please be careful about Eric, he isn't what he seems to be. If you're done consoling yourself, you can text or call me.” He replied, before turning to leave. I sighed softly, wiping the tears that had dried up on my face as I trod back into the house.I must have taken so long talking to Aaron because when I got back, Larry was already in the dinning room.“Sissy!” He exclaimed when he saw me. Absentmindedly, I strode past him, my mind still on what A
Laura's POVI stared at Eric with tears in my eyes, I couldn't even open up to reply him because I was choked with tears. Is this the truth? Why does it hurt so badly?Eric made to move closer to me, “Laura...”I shunned him not to move an inch closer, stopping my tears from trickling more. It wasn't clear to me why I was pouring out tears in his presence when I shouldn't. After I've decided not to make him see me cry or anyone else.“Laura, you aren't saying anything. I hate seeing that tears of yours, tell me if I did something wrong,” Eric's eyes softened, but I didn't bring myself to look him in the eyes. I knew what could happen next.“Really? You hate seeing my tears? Am I supposed to be sure about that, or you actually like seeing me cry and that's why you keep getting me hurt?” I replied bluntly, and he was rendered speechless for a while.“This…” I stretched out my hands to reveal to him the photos which were with me. He gazed down at the photos on my hands with a dumbstruck
Eric's POVWhen Laura had told me Aaron manipulated her with those fake evidences of me killing her father, I was befuddled, and angry. The nerve of him to step in here and use her against my will.To be honest, that night until this date, I never knew the man who worked at the motel was her father... Never for once, did I thought of that.First thing tomorrow, I'll be meeting Aaron. I don't care whatever he has to offer, I need a serious confrontation.I took Laura to bed after she complained of getting stressed out and exhausted. Likewise, I understood her, I understood the pain I must have inflicted on her. It ached my heart to remember that I was the one who cut her father's life short.After luring her to bed, I silently left the room to have a glass of water when Larry came up to me.“Oh, Larry! You startled me!” I framed by chest in awe, and he chuckled, settling to go to the refrigerator.“Sorry if I did. I've been meaning to talk to you since I got back here. Nice house you g
Aaron's POVI was utterly surprised when I saw Eric at my mansion quite early. What a pleasant visit, wasn't it? After manipulating Laura to believe all the proofs I presented to her, I knew he must be here to say words against it and I'm more than ready for him.“Really? You think this is a sudden visit?” He trudged a little closer to me. I smirked, dipping my hands into my pants pocket. I was definitely enjoying the angry look on his face. We're just getting started, Eric Sloan. I'll surely make you crumble into pieces.“Of course. Never for once, did I think someone like you will come over here to see me,” I replied, averting my gaze to Bella who instantly looked away before scurrying out of our sight. Of course, she should leave if she would rather not see my other side so early.“You know, you are right. Neither did I think I'll be here as well, but I'm just here for a little confrontation,” He slurred.I smiled, enjoying where this conversation was heading to.“Confrontation, hu