Hawkins's POV Call me a creep, but my eyes never left her. I tried to focus on the party, but my eyes kept going back to her, lingering, watching her every move. I never thought I'd see her again. I had hoped that I would, but I didn't think I'd see her again so soon. It's funny how she was a mere stranger, but she's all I can think about now. I would have thought she was an illusion, if I didn't see her interact with Katherine, the founder of this foundation. There was one thing I noticed, however, and it left me unsettled and annoyed. I saw how some people looked at her with contempt in their eyes, as if she just committed the worst crime in history. It took everything in me not to confront them one by one and gouged their eyes out. "I can't believe she had the audacity to show her face here." I heard someone say from behind me while I was silently sipping my champagne, eyes glued to the beauty a few feet away from me. "What? Who are you talking about?" "That girl in a chea
Miracle's POV Just how much fate hates me that the man who saved me twice is the one whom my father wants me to seduce? I've heard about him before from Norman and Mark. They often talk about him and it's obvious how jealous they were of him. And why wouldn't they? Hawkins Pride is the youngest billionaire in America who just joined the list this year, and he's also one of the hottest bachelors in the whole world. I was beyond shocked when I heard who he was, I was swallowed with guilt. I was disheartened knowing what I needed to do to him in order to save my mother. Despite the guilt and my conscience gnawing at my brain, there was also the spark of desire I felt the first time our skin touched. It was the reason I never showed up. I was afraid of what he could make me feel when I melted at the slightest touch. Something I have never felt before even with Mark. He makes me want to just throw myself at him and beg him to do whatever he wants to me. I attempted to run for the s
Hawkins' POV After an unfortunate encounter with Miracle's ex-husband, and his new equally ugly woman, I took her to the nearby river to take a breather. "I heard the rumors about you." I started while we were leaning on the hood of my car, and it's a good thing I bought my jeep. She hugged herself, and I removed my jacket with no hesitation, placing them on top of her shoulders and she smiled at me gratefully. "Do you believe them?" She asked, eyes shifting to the river in front of us and I copied her. "No, and I would like to hear your side of the story. If you want to tell me that is," I responded and raised an eyebrow. "You wouldn't jump on me again, would you?" I joked and she laughed softly. "I told you I slipped. I didn't jump." She rolled her eyes at me and I chuckled, waiting for her to continue. "I caught my ex-husband cheating on me with my step-sister, and you want to know what's worse? My father and step-mother knew it. They have been fooling me for years." "An
Hawkins' Pride "I'm getting married." I announced nonchalantly while sipping my vodka, and I heard Damien spewing his drink all over the place. "What the hell did you say?" He asked in disbelief, and I turned to look at him. "Exactly what I said. It will probably happen next week or so. I already asked Brenda to prepare all we needed." I explained, mentioning my beloved cousin I contacted the night Miracle agreed, as well as Martin, my lawyer, to prepare the contract and it should be ready tomorrow. "Dude, that is not what I'm even asking. Are you out of your mind? Did you hit your head or something? You? Marrying someone? You who can't even stay in a relationship because of your attachment issue?" I simply laughed at the look of shock in his face and ordered a new drink for him. "I'm telling you I haven't been this sober and serious in a long time." He suddenly smacked the counter and covered his mouth. "You found her." That wasn't a question but a statement and I let out a
Miracle's POV To say that I was shocked would be an understatement. When I agreed to accept his help, it was for the sole purpose of seducing him and finishing my plan. I swallowed the guilt eating me from the inside and thought about my mother and I's freedom. We would be free from Norman and his family. We can start a new life together. Call me whatever names for agreeing to bear his child in exchange for our freedom but I am desperate. Not to mention that I long to have a child of my own as well. My doctor told me there was nothing wrong about me and neither Mark, but it was not just the time. I doubt I can give Hawkins a child in a short time so I wouldn't worry about it for now. I promised myself that I wouldn't use and hurt Hawkins too much. I wouldn't stay long enough for that to happen. The moment I find out his weakness, I would be out of his life, and I will never appear in his life again. However, something tells me that would be impossible. Hawkins is a powerful man,
Miracle's POV Hawkins asked me after Brenda left if I was ready to meet his family, and of course I wasn't, but I figured I will meet them soon anyway so why not now and familiarize myself with them? He set dinner for us and asked for my address where he could pick me up but I refused and said I will meet him there. Once we get married, according to the contract, I will have to live with him so he doesn't need to see my current place. I arrived at Fortune, an international restaurant before seven and Hawk arrived at exactly seven. He greeted me with a kiss to the cheek and sat beside me, making me feel that tingling sensation in my stomach again. "Don't be so nervous. My family won't eat you alive." He told me with a chuckle, probably noticing me squirming in my seat. "Oh, before I forget. You need to wear this so they won't be confused." He pulled out a velvet box ring from his suit and opened it in front of me. "I should have brought you so you can pick but we were short of tim
Miracle's POV I didn't get to experience walking down the aisle to the man I loved and standing in front of the altar together. Our wedding was abrupt, out of impulse, and look where that got me. Now here I am, wearing a hundred thousand dollars worth of wedding dress while slowly and nervously walking down the aisle, towards my new husband-to-be, the stranger who saved me, and I will be betraying. Hawkins Pride looked dashing clad in a tailored cream suit, standing in front of the altar with Damien by his side, waiting for me with a charming smile on his face. For a second, I had an illusion that everything was real and not just in contract. But that is just my mind playing tricks on me. I looked around and saw Hawkins' family and close friends I already met and talked to. His family looked happy, and it was strange how they accepted me so easily. On the other side was Anna, the only one from my side to witness what's supposed to be the best day of a bride, but somehow, I didn
Hawkins' POV "What?!" She exclaimed and it was too late to respond because I was already outside the pouring rain and opening her door. "Hawk, are you crazy?!" I laughed and she squealed like a pig when I pulled me outside, still wearing her gown, and we started dancing under the pouring rain. "This is not okay! This is ridiculous!" She kept on complaining while I swayed her around and even dipped her. "But it's fun! Isn't it? Come on! When was the last time you danced in the rain?!" I said loudly in order for her to hear me. "W-Well, I can't remember but it's cold, Hawk!" I pulled her closer by her waist, our bodies touching without any distance and she looked up at me, clearly stunned. "Are you warm enough now?" This is dangerous and I am playing with fire. Ever since I tasted her lips, my stupid dīck hasn't calmed down and I want nothing but to claim her now. Not even the cold rain can wash away my desire for her. I can't remember exactly who moved, but our lips are su
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
Chapter Sixty-Two: Drowning in JealousyHawkins' POVI wasn't in the mood to attend any party, but I couldn't turn down the invitation of Aunt Blythe, my father's older sister. My family was overly excited about having a new addition to the family and told my relatives about it, now they are bombarding my phone with congratulatory messages and expressing their desire to meet Miracle. Some of them are upset with me because they didn't even know I got married. I didn't want to go anywhere with Miracle, but I guess I have no other choice. Knowing my relatives, they will show up on my doorstep to meet Miracle if I still refuse and I don't want them in my house. When Miracle told me she would buy some things for our baby, I almost joined her. Almost. But then I chose to leave and go to work instead. Normal companies don't work on weekends, but technology companies are different. Sometimes, we even need to work 24/7 when we're working on a hard project. As a boss, you'd think I will leave
Chapter Sixty-One: Cinderella For a Day Miracle's POV"We'll attend a party later at lunch." Hawk informed me when he saw me in the kitchen that morning. "It's my aunt's birthday and she wants to meet you so don't think for a second that I want to be with you." He added coldly and placed a black card on the counter. "Buy whatever or do anything to look decent. I doubt you have a gown in your closet."I swallowed thickly, glancing from the card and back to him. "Can I buy some things for the baby?" I asked in hesitation and waited for his answer. "Do whatever you want. Joy will take you to the place later." He answered, not bothering to look at me and left without saying goodbye. I sighed softly, taking the card and putting it in my pocket. My eyes shifted to Teddy who was looking at me with his puppy eyes. "Okay, I'll buy you a new toy as well." I smiled at him, touching his head affectionately and he barked in delight, his tail wagging happily. I changed into a simple dress and
Chapter Sixty: Goodbye and HelloMiracle's POVIt would be unreasonable and unfair for me to just disappear from school without telling my students. I've only been with them for almost two months, but I believe we have formed a bond between us or at least from my part. They might forget me after a week or so, but I will never forget them, like I held my former students in my heart. My heart feels heavy but I knew I had to do it. The next day, I arrived at school, not to teach, but to say my goodbye. Caroline's office was the first I visited and as expected, she was incredibly sad with the news. "You brought colors to this school, and you were our miracle, Mira. But I understand that your health and your baby's are your priority. I'm not accepting this, you can always come back after you give birth. I mean, you technically own this school." Caroline said, putting my resignation in one of her drawers and pulling me in a hug. "I will try to visit you often, hmm?"I nodded in response b