Eric's POV“Have a nice day, and thank you for your time, Mr. Dean,” I flashed a smile at the man in front of me as we exchanged handshakes.“It was nice having this meeting with you, Mr Eric,” Dean returned with a warm smile before walking out of my office.Exhaling, I sent my hands into the scalp of my hair as I paced to and fro in my office. I would be lying to myself if I say I wasn't using my company to kill time. I badly wanted to forget about Aaron's threats of returning or whom must have poisoned Laura and tried to kill her and our baby, but I couldn't just forget about it even though I tried to go for different business meetings and conferences.“Dammit,” I cursed, sending a fist straight into a wall and blood started to gush out, but that wasn't part of my problems for the meantime. My friend, Tyler, walked in. “Eric, what the heck, man?!” He whisper-yelled, dropping off what he brought along with him and walking to my side.“You're bleeding, and you're still trying to hurt
Laura's POVI stood amazed, watching Agatha's piece of art. It was a masterpiece of me that she had done when she was in her leisure time. I couldn't stop laughing anytime I glanced at the frame.I hadn't realized she's got gift in crafting until recently.“You're awful at appreciating someone. Are you supposed to be thanking me or just laughing at me?” She scoffed, resting on a chair.“I'm laughing because it's surprising and funny at the same time. Never mind me, Agatha. I appreciate your work, it's alluring.” I smiled at her.“Are you saying this to please me now?” She retorted, rolling her eyes, and I was tempted to laugh again. Spending time with Agatha for the few days I've been with her was full of life. She's full of life and funny. How come I was just realizing that?“Of course no. Why would I do that? I promise, I'm making this from the heart. Thank you for such a masterpiece, I'll place it in my room,” I said to her, holding the frame in my hands as I glanced at the art pi
Laura's POV“What do you mean he looks like a real baboon?” I asked, utterly surprised at Agatha who stopped walking before turning to look at me.“He lacks manner. He couldn't even get up and help me get a sit. Instead, he sat still and kept smiling like a fool at me. I was pissed off. That's why I hate fake dating, Laura! They are a bunch of morons!” She snapped at me.Aft first, I couldn't control my laughter, and then I gave a serious look, trying to act concerned despite I felt an urge to laugh again. Agatha was really something else.“Now I see why you can't get a man. You shouldn't have left him that way, Agatha. It's just a simple thing. Maybe he thought you'd get a sit yourself. That isn't a big deal,” I argued, splaying my hands, and she scoffed, rubbing her eyes.“Let's just go home. I'm not going back to that baboon,” She hissed loudly and I snorted. “Is he really a baboon or handsome?” I insisted on knowing, my lips curling in a silly smirk. I was enjoying this game we we
Laura's POV“Bella?” I called, utterly shocked as it came like a blow to my face. What was Bella doing with Eric?I knew of their past so well, and I knew how he would never want to cross path with her so why now of all time? I glanced at Eric to see him lying on the car trunk drunkenly. God, he was wasted. I'm sure he wouldn't realize what he had just done till next morning. My eyes met hers again. “What do you mean by my husband is nice?” I retorted, raising my voice a bit higher. Bella smiled knowingly, showing off her freckles as she bit her lips hard.Was this woman trying to act seductive to me right now? For Christ’s sake, wasn't she pregnant? Or was the child for Eric?Gosh, difference thoughts kept reeling through my mind as I tried hard not to believe what I was thinking. No, it couldn't be. Eric loathed her after she cheated on him, but the question was, was he the father of her baby or Aaron?‘Don't think too much, Laura.’ I thought, still waiting for Bella's response as
Eric's POVGod, I got wasted last night, all thanks to that fucker, Tyler. The next time me and him meet, I'm going to devour him for leaving me late at night at the bar.I had seen Bella come into the same bar we were last night, but neither did I give her any attention nor speak to her. Not until Tyler stood up saying he had an emergency to fix and left me stuck, then Bella made advances towards my side when I fell drunk. I became too wasted that I hadn't even realized she'd brought me home, and I could hear the dispute between her and Laura. I felt guilty but at the same time, I was too lazy to even justify myself, and now I was being punished early in the morning.“Fuck you, Eric Sloan,” I heard Laura say, and I could see the hurt that layered in his eyes. Again, I felt guilty.“Fine, fuck me, but please hear me out. Nothing happened between Bella and I last night. Anything you're thinking right now is just a misunderstanding. I...” “, I said, don't freaking lie to me!” Laura sh
Aaron's POV“You're free to leave,” Those four words made my ears perked up in excitement as I stood up upon hearing the corp that was opening the cell.I was prepared to leave today with the help of James after he had gotten a good lawyer to help me with the process.Finally, I would be out in the world again. “You'll be leaving us here,” That came from one of the cellmates and I scoffed, rolling my eyes.“Do I have to stay here with you guys? I'm Aaron Walker, of course I'm not supposed to be seen in a hole like this,” I replied to them, feeling proud at least.They snorted at my words. “You're such a proud peacock,” One of them said.“Mr Aaron Walker, you're delaying my time!” Came the Corp's voice again. I flashed a smile at my cellmates, who urged me to leave before the Corp started to lose it.That's one thing I'd never admit. They were friends while in here. At least it was never boring with them in here.“This way, Mr Aaron Walker,” The Corp directed me outside the station to
Laura's POVThe ringing of my phone made me finish my bath quickly. It was the anonymous caller ID. Instantly, I felt the rise and fall in my chest, my heart palpitations increasing as I felt like I'd explode anytime soon.Why was he calling now?I picked up my phone with shaky hands, my lips quivering as I patted my lips and said. “H-Hello?”A laughter came from the background. A kind of laughter my ears perked up to recognize. It sounded familiar, but I wouldn't predict just yet.“It's so nice to have this conversation with you again, Laura Karma,” Came my anonymous caller's voice which only made me to tremble more.No matter how hard I tried to hold back the tears that threatened to obstruct my vision, I couldn't bring myself to bear it anymore. “W-Where's my Mum? Bring her back to me!” I screamed, mustering the courage to speak up and he laughed again.“You know, it's so funny how you never learn from your mistakes, Laura. A simple instruction, you wouldn't follow. You keep going
Aaron's POV“You need to come alone,” I said in a husk voice, grinning widely at the woman who was before me, tears leaking out of her eyes.It gave me joy seeing her teary. I loved it whenever she cries and screams for help that she can never get.Laura's mother.Laura has been so stupid to never recognize this voice. For months, she still hasn't found out who was the owner of this voice. Despite how I spoke effortlessly, she never ceased to amaze me with her stupidity.So sluggish in learning.Yuck, that sucks.I heard her sniff. I knew she must be in tears, and it made me more ecstatic.“Why do I need to come alone?” She asked after so much deafening silence of no chats between us, and I groaned in return.“Will you stop asking me questions and listen to my instructions? You're such a lousy mouse, and if you keep tasting my patience this way, I might end up killing your damn mother!” I texted, already burning with anger.“No... Don't touch her. Please don't touch my Mum. I will do