Chapter Forty-Five: The Annoying ExMiracle's POVHawk told me he will be a little late because he will be coming from a meeting, but that's fine and I told him I can wait. I went to the restaurant we frequently visit and ordered our food so it will be ready by the time he gets here. I've been living with Hawk for a month now so I know what he likes and dislikes. We have so many similarities and dissimilarities at the same time. We both like pasta, steak, and Chinese food, but he's a fan of European food while I am not much of a fan. Once done, I looked around the restaurant and noticed that there weren't many people at this time. I was about to message Hawk that I was done ordering when I recognized one particular face, and it was too late for me to avoid his gaze when our eyes met. His eyes turned to slits and a sly smirk showed on his face. Ugh. Out of all the times, why does it have to be now that I bumped into my annoying ex? And it seems like his owner isn't around and he's w
Chapter Forty-Six: She's the BestHawkins' POVI was finishing some papers that needed my urgent attention so that I could leave work at six when I received a message from Miracle wanting to have dinner outside. I immediately agreed with a small smile and I was about to continue when Dame came rushing in my office, almost slamming my door in haste. "Guess who's in town?" He asked in excitement while trying to catch his breath. "Chill, man. Who is it that had you running like crazy?" I got him a glass of water and he downed it. "Is it Megan Fox? God knows how crazy you are over her.""That was when I was a teen, you little shit." He remarked, causing me to laugh. "It's our guy, Hawk. Our idol and inspiration is in town!'"Holy shit. Tom fūcking Weller is in town?" I asked in surprise, excitement was filling me as well. It was like when you were a kid and you were given your favorite toy. Tom Weller is the ultimate inventor. A genius at a young age, and he continued to be our inspira
Chapter Forty-Seven: Creating MemoriesMiracle's POVIf there is another thing I love about school, it would be the festival. It happens every year, and the school is filled with the students and parents having fun, playing games, watching play, and there are lots of booths.There had been a meeting about it, and Caroline insisted I take the role of planning it, but I refused and just suggested some games. I helped my high school students choose their booths while I decided to join my grade school students and play with their families. Everyone was welcome as long as they are related to a student, and one thing I suggested was to tighten the security just in case there will be some people who will take this opportunity to do some bad things. I had my fair share with that, and no student will get hurt on my watch. My students and their families strolled around the school with me. We visited some booths, played some games including shooting games, throwing balls, and darts. They ate s
Chapter Forty-Eight: I have Fallen In Love With HimMiracle's POV"This isn't the kind of fun I had in mind when I came here." Hawk said while panting in between. I stifled a laugh while looking at his disheveled and dirty appearance, far from how handsome and neat he looked when he arrived earlier. He removed his jacket, leaving him in his white shirt and slacks. He was sweating and he had dirt all over, even his face. "And what kind of fun did you have in mind, Mr. Pride?" I asked him while our team around us was trying so hard to catch a chicken. We are the second group and while the first group caught three chickens in less than ten minutes, our team has yet to catch a single one and it's been eight minutes. "Maybe try the kissing booth, beating the youngsters out there or maybe finding the nearest janitor's closet and fu—" I widened my eyes at him before he could finish his sentence, motioning for him to shut his mouth and gesturing around us. The pervert only smirked and we
Chapter Forty-Nine: Mutual FeelingsHawkins' POVMy wife is ignoring me. At first I thought I was just imagining it, but three days passed since the school festival and she avoided me like the plague. She slept in her own room, avoided interacting with me and I tried to understand she was busy with work. But then I started to notice that she will leave for work before me and will come home after me. Something she never did before. We still eat dinner together and we will exchange a few words before she rushes to her room, leaving me wondering what is happening with her. It didn't help that I was busy with work myself because Tom Weller himself formally sent an invitation to me, asking me if I was interested to co-create a product with him and of course I grabbed the chance! In fact, he invited me to his company so we can talk in person and I am planning to take Miracle on a two-day trip to London. "I mentioned that Tom reached out to me, right? Well, he invited me to London and I
Chapter Fifty: Let's Make it RealHawkins' POVMiracle let out a sharp gasp, looking at me in disbelief, as if I just had grown another head. I smiled softly, wiping away her tears and kissing her cheeks. "Don't cry anymore.""You–You what? But... But why?" She started struggling with words and I chuckled lightly. "Why? I am not incapable of love, you know? Did you think my heart is made out of stone?" I said, acting hurt, closing one eye and looking at her with the other. Miracle sniffed and her mouth tugged in a smile. "Is that why you're ignoring me? Because you realized you are head over heels in love with me?""You're exaggerating." She pouted slightly, avoiding my eyes. "I... I was just afraid that things will end between us because I fell in love with you and I can't..." She stopped herself, looking back at me, an unknown emotion showing on her face. "You can't what?"She shook her head, swallowing and sighing under her breath. "I just loved a man for so many years and I don
Chapter Fifty-One: Tear Me ApartHawkins' POV"You have an interview with Press Mag at ten later, Mr. Pride." Lizzie reminded me as she listed my agenda for today and I groaned under my breath. "I hate interviews." I grumbled, but remembered I was in a good mood today. "But it can be good for our exposure. I mean, a short interview wouldn't hurt, right?"Lizzie gave me a strange look, probably wondering why I'm in such a good mood when I am often scowling and yelling at everyone to do their work. Honestly, I am not like that most of the time, but I admit that I can be a tyrant boss when their work is untidy and half-assed. I give my hundred percent to work every day so I expect my people to do the same. We are where we are because of hard work, talent and perseverance. Not just plain luck. Before the clock could hit ten, the staff was already in my office, setting up their stuff. I usually give them thirty minutes of my spare time at most when the questions are good. Every minute o
Chapter Fifty-Two: Back to ZeroMiracle's POVAside from teaching major subjects, I also chose to teach other subjects such as arts. When I was still a student, I liked every subject and I was one of the best students my teachers had. To simply put, I was a school nerd and a teacher's pet. I admit I was, but in my defense, it was the only way I cling onto when my own family ignored my existence. It was a way to seek attention and some validation, which I now realize is wrong. "Wow, that is a nice drawing, Pete. Good job." I praised one of my students for drawing the ocean. I smiled at his drawing, and my smile went wider when I was reminded of my first time with Hawkins. He was so romantic this morning. He was like a golden retriever turned into a human by how clingy and sweet he was. He made love to me twice, helped me choose my clothes and blow-dried my hair. My smile faded a little when I remembered that I shouldn't be feeling happy the way I do because this feeling and moment i
Chapter Seventy-One: Walls CrumblingMiracle's POVI went with Hawk's family instead of riding with him, and I kind of had a feeling they knew I wouldn't do it anyway. According to what they said earlier, I think they know what happened between Hawk and I. They knew what he did, and the way they talk to me proves that they are not angry at me or anything for leaving. Somehow, I was relieved at that. I didn't want them to hate me or anything. I thought they would side with Hawk, but it looks like they are on my side. That warms my heart. The couple was in another car, being driven by their driver, while I was with Zara in another car. She hasn't let go of my hand since we left the venue and I just let her cling to me like a lost puppy. "Teddy misses you. Whenever I take him from Hawk's house, I often see him in the kitchen with a sad look on his face." She told me and I felt sad hearing it. Teddy has become close to my heart because he's just so sweet and hearing how he's sad over m
Chapter Seventy: Double TroubleHawkins' POV"What do you think you're doing?" I asked Miracle through gritted teeth. I was drowning with jealousy. I am trying hard not to explode and ruin Landon's grandpa's birthday, but my patience is running out. I want nothing but to remove his arm around my wife's waist, twist them until I hear his bone breaking, punch his face and tell him not to touch her ever again. After I ruin the bastard's face, I will drag Miracle away from here, ask her why she's doing this, but in the end, I will understand the reason because the last time we met, I fūcked up. Fūck. I missed her so much. My heart almost exploded earlier and it's taken everything in me not to pull her in my arms and tell her how much I've missed her. I wanted so badly to ask how she was, where she was, and if she's doing fine, but as I can see, Miracle looks healthy, and she's still the most beautiful woman in my eyes. I know she's hiding her baby bump behind that dress, but I can still
Chapter Sixty-Nine: PaybackMiracle's POVWhen I first saw Landon, my impression of him was that he's a typical rich arrogant man. Not to mention that he and Hawk are obviously not on good terms. But that changed the more I got to know the man. I didn't know that the days after I saw him in Marina Town would start to change because of him. After our introduction, Landon didn't pry about my relationship with Hawk like I thought he would. Instead, he asked what I was doing here. I told him that I teach grade school students and I've come to know that he's an architect. "Won't they look for you?" I asked him, looking back to the people he's with. He wanted to see the school and asked me to show him the way."Nah, don't mind them. They can find something else to do. It's been years since I was last here so I want to walk around." Landon replied nonchalantly while looking around. "Do you ever wonder why this small town remains the same when the other town is thriving?""I heard no one w
Chapter Sixty-Eight: His Enemy is My FriendMiracle's POVLife without Hawk had been lonely but somehow, I also felt a sense of peace. It was then that I realized that I needed this. I needed some time for myself, to be alone. Being lonely is nothing new to me. Although I grew up with a family, I lost my mother at a young age. She's alive, I can see her, but she became a living statue. My father was never there and he was more involved with his second family. I had friends, I had Mark, but it still felt lonely, until I met... Hawk. He made me feel loved, cared for, for once. With him, it felt like I can be myself, like I can be someone. He didn't make me feel alone. He supported me, he was there for me. And it felt nice. When I left, I made sure that I wouldn't be found. It was hard because I had to transfer from one vehicle to another to avoid CCTV from capturing my location. I also had to change my clothes a few times. It took a lot of effort to make sure they wouldn't be able to
Chapter Sixty-Seven: In the Arms of My EnemyHawkins' POVThree months full of agony, regret and longing has passed and yet, not a glimpse of Miracle anywhere no matter how much money I spend, and effort I put into. Three months of longing to see her again and ask for forgiveness so we can start our story again. Three months of sleepless nights without having her by my side. Three months of endless thoughts and worries about how she's doing. Three months and I finally did what my mother said and patiently waited even though the wait was killing me.I finally realized that she wanted to be alone. To be far from me because I had hurt her so much. I finally realized that searching for her and dragging her back when she wanted to escape from me will only result in losing her completely, and I didn't want that. It was hard, but I learned to live life normally without her by my side. The only thing that makes me feel okay is the fact that I know Miracle is safe out there. Her and my child.
Chapter Sixty-Six: The Truth Within Hawkins' POVThree days. Three freaking days. It's been three days since Miracle left and there was no trace or sign of her anywhere. It was like the world conspired to hide her from her. The bus she transferred to was found, but she transferred a lot of times to escape the cameras. She intentionally did it, and it only showed how much she wanted to get away from me. She never turned her phone on again so they couldn't trace the number, and when I called it again, her number was no longer available. I reached out for the highest and most powerful people I know that can help me, but in the end, they still couldn't find her. She was last seen riding a taxi, and when they interrogated the driver, it was just my luck that he had no record of where he took her. I got desperate as time went by, wondering what or how they were doing. It's not that I don't trust her to take care of herself and our child, but the world we live in is cruel. Hah. How ironi
Chapter Sixty-Five: Nothing Without HerHawkins' POVI knew I acted like a jerk when I didn't deny and clear the situation to Miracle, but I saw no reason to. And maybe part of me wanted to see her hurt which I regretted that night. I thought Miracle would avoid me again but she surprised me when she prepared my favorite breakfast, served me and even picked my clothes. My stupid ego thought she was jealous and threatened by Sarah, and she wanted to mark her territory and convince me she's still better, and that she's still my wife. But when she walked me outside and even told me she loved me with a genuine yet sad smile on her face, I knew something wasn't right. I decided to ignore it, however, because I had an important meeting today, but Miracle didn't leave my mind the whole time. I couldn't sit still and I kept pacing back and forth in my office after the meeting. My phone suddenly rang and Jim's name registered on my screen. My heart pounded in my chest as I snatched it from
Chapter Sixty-Four: Running Away with His Child Miracle's POVWhen Mark cheated on me, I realized that my ego was more hurt than my heart. Maybe because I've already seen it coming, and maybe because my love slowly faded. It was easy for me to forget about him and move on. But when I saw Hawk kissing another woman before my eyes, with me under the same roof as him, my heart broke into a million pieces. My heart shattered along with the sauce plate where the cake I devoured was. It felt like I was stabbed repeatedly and I couldn't breathe. My chest constricted and tears poured from my eyes. "Oops, so the rumor is true." The woman nonchalantly said, as if she didn't kiss a rumored married man in his house where his wife could be. Shameless is what I can describe her. She doesn't even look apologetic. If anything, she looked smug and proud of what she did. "I'm leaving, boss. See you tomorrow." The shameless woman said, sending me a malicious look before provoking me even further wh
Chapter Sixty-Three: The Biggest BetrayalHawkins' POV"Why are we leaving, Hawk? I haven't properly greeted your relatives!" Miracle protested as I dragged her out of the place. "Just do what I say!" I snapped at her, my hold around her wrist tightening. I am seeing nothing but red and I have to applaud myself for not lashing out on Landon when he provoked me. I guess I can still think clearly even when I want nothing but to bash his face until the stupid smirk disappears from his face and gouges out his eyes. Fūck, I can still see his face while I was dragging Miracle out. The scumbag was grinning from ear to ear and I'm sure he thinks he's the winner for successfully provoking me but I don't care. I'd rather have him think he won than see him approach Miracle again. I heard Miracle whimpering but I continued dragging her until we reached my far and I made her sit inside first, careful not to hurt her because she's still pregnant with my child. When I sat beside her, I saw her m