Kellyโs POVOne of my epic birthday celebrations was this. All because I am with the people I love. My new found friends. My old family and rekindled love. I didnโt dream of something big. I wanted a simple life with the man I love and the family weโll build together. I donโt even care if we live in a small house. As long as weโre happy, full of love and financially stable to support our family. Fortunately, Pierce gave me everything all at once.โItโs a tiger!โ Snow screamed happily but pouted after we failed to guess what sheโs trying to copy. We've been playing charades since just finished eating.โThatโs not how a tiger acts!โ Phoebe said laughing.Snow shook her head. โNo! I saw a tiger on TV and thatโs like that!โI smirked and shook my head. I felt Pierce playing with my fingers. When I looked at him, he was staring at my fingers while playing with it. His eyes were specifically focused on my ring finger and I know whatโs going on in his mind. I bit my bottom lip while watching
Kellyโs POVโThis is the school.โ Phoebe showed me the picture of the school she chose for Snow. The architectural character of the building was fascinating and it looked decent.โItโs a private school, Kelly. The curriculum is good and the teachers are all decent and professionals. Snow would like it there.โI smiled as I lifted my face to look at her. Weโre in my office and she came here after her class today to show me the school she chose.โYou think so?โโYes! The school is also not far from Pierceโs company so you wonโt have to worry too much.โI nodded. โWeโll enroll her there.โShe smiled, very thrilled and pleased. โIโll come! The enrollment will start next week. So, after your wedding three days from now, Iโll help Snow prepare for enrollment.โI nodded again. โThatโs good. Thank you, Phoebe.โShe smirked and took her ipad back. I stared at her as she sat on the couch inside my office. Sheโs still a kid. She was so scared when she realized she might get pregnant after what h
Kellyโs POVโShe was shot and sheโs pregnant. Please take care of her,โ Pierce pleaded with the nurses when they gave us stretchers where Pierce gently laid me.The doctor immediately attended us. My arm was bleeding heavily which scared Pierce more. He was pale when the doctors told him to stay outside the emergency room. I stared at him for a few seconds, giving him assurance that everything will be okay, before the door of the emergency room parted us completely.I swallowed hard as I bit my bottom lip and endured the pain. I have to stay strong for the baby inside me. I wonโt die here.โWeโll put you to sleep and start the surgery now, Mrs. We have to stop the bleeding and repair the damaged tissue. Please trust us and pray in your sleep.โI nodded at the kind doctor before she ordered one of the nurses to give me anesthesia.Slowly, I drifted into a deep slumber, dragging me to the dreamland where I saw myself, Pierce and our loved ones, happily bonding in a beautiful place with
Pierceโs POVDad left after our short conversation. I thought deeply about everything he said and Iโm starting to get it now. Dad won't intervene with the things I can resolve on my own. Heโs always like that. If he sees that I can still fight, he will not do anything.โPierceโฆโI immediately looked at Kelly when I heard her voice. I rushed to her side and held her hand.โAre you okay? How do you feel? Are you hungry? Thirsty?โ I donโt know what to do because Iโm panicking.I shook my head as I remembered the first thing I should do. โIโm gonna call the doctorโโShe held my hand, stopping me even before I left.She smiled and pulled me closer to her. โThere's a nurse call button, Pierce.โI sucked my breath and looked at the button near the bed. I was about to press it when Kelly pulled my neck closer and kissed me on the lips.Itโs like magic. My fear, panic and all the negative thoughts lingering in my mind disappeared as soon as our lips touched.She immediately pulled away and car
Kellyโs POVPierce came back with a cake. I smiled when he prepared it and gave me a piece on the plate. He was staring at my face again and since heโs been doing that all this time, I didn't confront him about it.โKellyโฆโโHmm?โ I drank the water he gave me.โI saw Klay Carver.โMy chew slowed down until it completely stopped. I lifted my face and looked at him worriedly.โAre you okay? Did he say or do something?โHe shook his head and extended his arm, giving me a flash drive. โHe wants me to give this to you.โMy forehead creased as I dropped my gaze to the small and black rectangular thing on his palm.โWhatโs that?โHe shrugged his shoulders and gently put it in my hand. โIโll ask my assistant to bring my laptop or ipad here.โI nodded and looked at the flash drive in my hand before I looked into his eyes again. โDid he say something bad? Did heโฆโHe held my hand, stopping me. He smiled and caressed my cheek with his other hand.โDonโt worry, Kels. He didn't come to fight. He w
Kellyโs POVWe were so excited while preparing our wedding. The excitement I felt now overpassed the excitement I felt when I first married him. Butโฆthe grand wedding weโve been preparing wonโt be possible for now.Standing in front of me was Pierce. I said I wonโt let the circumstances and our enemies affect the spin of our world. We will continue this life without getting affected by them, but looking at us now, Iโd say weโre badly affected.โIโll marry you again after all this mess,โ Pierce whispered.I smiled at him. He held my hand so tight as we faced the judge in front of us. We decided to do a civil wedding for now. I actually told him that we can delay our wedding until this mess is over, but he said we can just get married again after the mess.I feel suffocated. I feel like we're chained to the darkness and we're struggling to grasp the light. Iโm tired of fighting and if this continues, I feel like Iโm going to break down.However, my heart feels light now. I have no regre
Kellyโs POVWe sent Pierceโs family and our Snow to the airport on the night after our wedding. I didnโt know why dad, Pierceโs father, wanted to leave immediately. Itโs probably because of the mess but I didnโt ask because I trust him.โBye, mommy. Bye, daddy.โ Snow was so happy while waving at us. Pierceโs arm was wrapped around my waist with his hand against my stomach.Dad was carrying Snow while theyโre entering the airport terminal. I already feel sad just by the thought of my daughter sleeping without me but I know this is for the best. I canโt keep her by my side when thereโs a threat to our lives.I felt Pierce kiss my hair after they disappeared from our sight.โWeโll pick her up once this is over,โ he whispered.Actually, he wanted me to leave too. He said itโs safer for me and the baby in my tummy if we leave for another country but I donโt wanna leave him here. Besides, the enemy is my uncle. I have to bring him down on my own. To somehow give justice to my motherโs death
Kellyโs POVPierce explained what he wants to happen. Heโs asking help from Emily and Emily will use her fatherโs resources. I donโt know why she would do this when she hates her fatherโs illegal business to death. But when I saw how Emily stared at Matt, whoโs still sleeping in her bedroom, I remembered how she indirectly confessed to me about her feelings for my cousin.โKlay is taking down all the big leaders of his organization. Of the bosses is my father, actually. And from the information my men gathered, there are only three big bosses left.โI nodded at Emily as she explained everything she discovered.โHow many bosses are there?โ Pierce asked.โSeven bosses. My father, his biological father, some businessmen and an unknown politician.โโDo you think we can team up with Klay?โ Emily asked and I figured sheโs asking me when Pierce turned to me.My forehead creased. โWhy would we team up with him?โโHe has resources, Kelly. And look at himโฆtaking down the bosses one by one by hi
Emilyโs POVI was standing in front of the bed while thinking of what happened today. I canโt believe Masonโs here. Yes! He can easily find me because of the nature of my job, but I didnโt expect him to come here when his brother didnโt even visit me once.Itโs not like I want him to visit me after I dumped him butโฆโArgh!โ I groaned and grabbed my hair. I canโt believe Iโm having such problems.Someone knocked on the door, making me jump in shock. I caressed my forehead and opened the door. I saw my manager looking at me with a creased forehead.โYouโre still awake?โI rolled my eyes at him. โYou knocked. I opened the door. Obviously, Iโm still awake.โHe glared at me. โYou need to rest, Emily. You still have a photoshoot tomorrow. I want your face to look natural in the camera. I donโt want thick makeup and concealer!โI smirked at him. โYes, boss.โโTell me the truth.โ He crossed his arms. โDo you personally know that newbie model? Mason is it?โI sighed. โNo.โโThen why are you st
Emilyโs POVโI have feelings for you, Emily. And no matter how hard I tried to resist it, I just couldnโt. The feelings were so strong. This love is consuming meโฆโI sucked my breath and abruptly sat on the bed as I panted really hard. My chest was moving up and down rapidly and my heartโs pounding inside my chest. I feel like it will pop out anytime and itโsโฆitโs too much for me.I had a dream. The same dream I always had whenever I sleep peacefully. Itโs as if the person in my dream was the reason for the peace that I have found. I donโt knowโฆbut just like what I always feel when heโs around. I feel safe andโฆat pace.It was Matt Foster again. Contradicting what I believed. Itโs been six months since I decided to leave for abroad. I was confused. After the day I kissed Matt in the cafeteria of the hospital where heโs working, I started avoiding him. Iโm scared andโฆI admit it was a stupid move. I left the person I likeโlove, Iโd say. Butโฆthe fear in my heart was too much.Matt Foster
Snowโs POVWhen I was a kid, I thought having parents only means having a mommy. I was so innocent. I didnโt know that to have a baby, a woman needs a man. I was taught that happiness could be filled by having the people you love by your side. I was content with only having a mother by my side. My mommy Kelly loves me so much that I didnโt realize I should be searching for a father. She completes my life and filled my heart with contentment and happiness that finding a father didnโt cross my mind.It was different when I learned to understand things though. I started searching for a fatherโฆsecretly. I wanted to ask mommy but whenever I try to, I feel like Iโm just hurting her. I once asked and I caught her crying in her room that night. It was painful to hear and see her like that. I always love my mommy. She gave me life. She brought me into this world and there's no way I would forget that. I will remember it all my life and will repay her with love and kindness that she deserves.I
Kellyโs POVWearing a white long gown, holding a bouquet of flowers and a veil on my head, I was walking along the red carpet laid on the white sand of the beach. The salty scent of the air and the calm waves of the ocean are calming my nervous heart.This is it. This is the day Iโve been waiting for. My heart was jumping in happiness and nervousness. Besides me, walking me down the aisle, are my cousins. Matt and Mason. They looked dashing in black suits and my beautiful baby girl was standing in front wearing a beautiful smile on her face. Beside her was her dad, looking at me while constantly wiping tears that are rolling down his cheeks.I couldnโt believe heโs crying but I understand him. After everything that weโve been through, finally weโre here. Weโre going to officially tie the knot and I felt like crying too.โI feel like heโll lose consciousness anytime,โ Matt whispered in my ear and I pinched his side. I heard Masonโs laugh but he didnโt say anything.I just bit my bottom
Emilyโs POVโHi!โI lifted my face and rolled my eyes when I saw him again. Heโs been following me for the past few days and I donโt know what to do to him. He kept on saying that heโs my stalker and that he fell in love with me at first sight. Heโs handsome, yes. Heโs fit to be my ideal man, yes. Heโs professional, yes. Heโs hot, fcking yes! But I donโt know him. According to him, and to my doctor, I have amnesia and I confirmed it when I saw the year on the calendar. I forgot my present and maybe, Matt Foster is part of that present.โFrowning again? I told you that wonโt work on me. Youโre still beautiful in my eyes.โI looked away and rolled my eyes but Iโm actually hiding my smile. I donโt know. Heโs annoying but I always find myself hiding a smile while my heart is racing inside my chest.I have amnesia. My mind doesnโt remember him but my heart does. It races whenever heโs near and It aches whenever heโs not around. Actually, I remember him telling me that heโs my boyfriend. I
Kellyโs POVThe bomb threat on the company created chaos. After my three week break, I decided to go back to work. Iโm managing my fatherโs company and I completely stepped down from my momโs company and gave the authority to Sara. Matt is now working in a hospital while Mason is helping Sara manage the company. Heโs also taking care of the sunflower plantation and the hacienda that our family left to us. Itโs not like I donโt want any connection with them. Itโs just that I think they deserve the riches of the Foster family more than I deserve it. Besides, I already have my dadโs company and assets, Iโm already content with what I have.I bought ice coffee from the shop across from my company. My other hand was inside the pocket of my pants while walking. Iโm wearing a maternity floral dress and on my neck was the lace of my company ID.My phone beeped and I smiled after seeing Pierceโs name on the screen. He sent me a message and I laughed hard when I saw the photo he sent me. It was
Kellyโs POVThe doctor assured me that the baby inside me is safe. When the doctor visited me, I asked her about the baby even if Pierce already told about it. Another doctor, a gyne, prescribed me vitamins and told me about the things I should do like exercise. After my heart to heart talk with Pierce, I fell asleep and woke up with a delicious scent of food. I saw Pierce preparing the food while standing in front of the bedside table.He glanced at me and smiled when he saw me looking. โYouโre hungry?โI nodded and smiled back. โYes.โHe finished preparing the food and sat on the bed beside me. He helped me sit on the bed before he started feeding me. He was also feeding himself using the same spoon and I couldnโt help but stare at him.โMom called,โ Pierce said while weโre eating. โSnowโs enjoying her school. I guess we just have to let her finish her schooling there and just bring her here every summer.โI smiled and nodded at him. โThatโs a good idea. Itโs better for her to stay
Kellyโs POVI sucked my breath as I started panting. I sniffed and swallowed hard, realizing nothing pierce through my skin. I wasnโt shot. Who was shot?Tears rolled down my cheeks as I thought of one possible reason why there was no bullet that pierce through my skin. Slowly, with racing and aching heart, I turned around, praying that Pierce was safe. Hoping that heโs still unconscious.My lips parted as I cupped my mouth when I saw what happened behind me. Connor is lifeless while lying on the ground. He has a gunshot wound in between his eyes andโฆKlay was standing in front of me. I was facing his back and heโs slowly falling to his knees.โKlay!โ I exclaimed and gasped as I caught him. He was heavy so we fell on the ground together.My lips parted again and trembled when he looked at me and coughed blood. The rain kept on pouring heavily as if comforting me. My eyes watered again as I stared at his face.โK-Klayโฆโ My heart felt like it was being suffocated while looking at him.He
Kellyโs POVI held my breath for a while before I blew it roughly while sitting on the bed. The house was old but it had complete furniture. I was also amazed by how the mansion stayed beautiful in spite of the fact that no oneโs taking care of it.โYou should sleep now,โ Pierce whispered as he sat beside me and held my hand. โIโll look after you.โI nodded and slowly lay on the bed. He lay beside me, hugged my waist and started brushing my hair using his fingers.โI was so scared earlier,โ I whispered. โI thought we'd lose each other.โHe shook his head and kissed my hair. โNo oneโs losing anyone, Kelly.โI closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I was almost dozing off when I heard Masonโs loud voice followed by a series of bangs on the door.โGET UP!โI got off the bed, following Pierce as he walked towards the door and opened it. I saw Mason knocking on another door and Matt went out of that room. He looked worried and miserable. I know he wants to save Emily, but he still needs to