Cora’s POV“I will take a shower first,” he said and did not even look at me, he left me there and get inside the bathroom silently. I bit my lips, trying to stop the tears that want to come out.I can’t blame him if he thinks that I’m being unreasonable, and if we end up not talking to each other and putting awkwardness between us then it’s all my fault. I stand and almost stumbled, my knees still trembling.I don’t want him to see me like this, I don’t want him to see me more in a miserable state. From the very start, it was always him who watch me in an undesirable state.“Mom, where did you go?” Clyde who looks sleepy opens the door.Instead of answering his question, I kneel down to face him, “where are you going?”He did not answer immediately, he looks at me seriously, “I feel thirsty so I’m looking for you, where did you go, Mom?” I thought he forgets his question already.I sighed, “I just check all the ingredients that I’m going to cook tomorrow, get inside I will get the wa
Zafer’s POV“Are you sure you can do it alone?” Cora looked at me worriedly, so I smile at her full of assurance.“I told you, his school is on my way to the company so it’s not disturbing me or anything. It’s not a hassle so stop thinking too much, and besides, I want to do it.” I look at the child on my side who is now holding my right hand.“Then, if it’s really okay. Thank you so much and please be careful on the road, and Clyde, do your best! Wait for me later after school, don’t go anywhere or follow strangers!”Clyde nods his head, “Mom, you keep saying that ever since I attending to school. I know it already, I love you!”“We will go now, don’t worry too much just take a rest and don’t push yourself to work hard. Take care?” I said with awkwardness, I’m not really used to saying those words.“Yes, take care.” She smiles at me and waves her hand.“Let’s go,” I and Clyde walk toward the car and I help him get inside, I can help but remember myself whenever I look at him. Did my
Zafer’s POVJust what in the world he is doing here? Of all the stores he can buy the cream pie, why here? I want to act like I don’t know but I can’t…This is why I hate business, when you are part of it then there is no democracy. “Ehem, I didn’t know you like sweet, Mr. Philip.” I start a conversation as I look at him.“Same goes for you, Mr. Vin.” He replied and accept the paper bag from the counter.“Oh, no, these cream pies are for the kid in my house.” I smile sweetly and accept the paper bag, “thank you for your hard work.” I said to her. I look again at him, “I want to invite you to have some coffee but unfortunately, his school almost end so I will go first.” I said and did not wait for him to reply.I stand outside of my car in front of the kid’s school, waiting for him to finish. I wish Cora will come immediately, I can’t stand all the stares I’m receiving from all the women here…I don’t know what I even doing, just putting myself in here on my own accord. I think childre
Cora’s POVWithout looking at his face, just his scent made me shiver down my spine. The world is too big, and even though we are living in the same country it is really enough for us to meet this early? I want to hide Clyde, if only I can put him in my pocket I will.But for everything I want to do, there is none I can do right now. I have no courage to talk to him, my mind is not ready for something like this.I feel Zafer’s hand holds mine, squeezing it as if telling me that everything is fine as long, he’s here with me. But I should not burden him like this. He’s not a part of my past, so I need to face it on my own.“I just really want to talk to her, so if you excuse me then please let me have time alone with her.” He’s smiling yet his voice has the tone of commanding, he hasn’t changed.“But we are about to go home, Cora is busy…” I interrupt Zafer by pulling his shirt, he looks at me in confusion. “What’s wrong?”“I… I will talk to him, you guys just better wait here.” I said
Cora’s POVMy knees shaking, walking back to the car… Tears start to fall as I see my son’s face, his eyes are fluffy and red, and even his nose. I don’t know what to do now, words linger in my mind. Everything Ash said keeps repeating in my ears.“He fell asleep while waiting for you, he keeps crying and asking what is wrong but I don’t know what to say so…” He explains without me asking anything, those eyes looking at me as if he is asking what happened.“He’s asking if Clyde is his son,” I said, “no, from the very start he knew that he’s the father of my son.” I look at my trembling hands that holding each other tightly. “I deny it with all I can but there is nothing more to put in secret.”“Shh, let’s go home. Let’s talk after we arrive there, you don’t have to force yourself here.” He guides me inside the car, putting the seatbelt with gentleness. “Let’s go,” he gives me an assurance smile like he’s telling me that he will stay by my side and everything will be fine.He drives qu
Ashton’s POVIt’s been years since the last time I’m here after my parent sent me to England, they also cut all my contacts. All I can remember is that I’m with my girlfriend on the first day of hunting season, to be honest, it’s all my plan, to begin with. However, I can remember everything that happened that night.As I open my eyes, a week had passed and everything was ready for me to go to England. They did not even let me say goodbyes to my colleagues at work, friends, and Cora. I thought it would only take a while for me to return here, but it took me years to finally do it.“Alpha Ashton, where finally here.” The driver from the main family finally said something, “I already in form them about our arrival here and so, they are waiting for you in the living room.” He added as he opens the door for me.He bows his head once I finally step outside of the car, years passed yet the main mansion is still the same. The wealth and elegance that our family held since the first generati
Ashton’s POVDamn it! Good damn it! I want to curse them all, they all plan everything and no one even tells me about Cora who went here looking at me desperately that time. Why, why do I have no idea about it?“Father, I still feel sleepy from traveling can I excuse myself?” I tried my best to smile as I can, though, I can feel all the muscles in my body trembling.He looks at me with his cold eyes, “is that so, then if you’re really tired then you should go first.” He said and continue talking with others, I did not even see any worry in his eyes about me…“Thank you, father, please excuse me,” I stand from my sit and did not give any time to look at them one by one, as I got out of that room, I couldn’t help but clench my jaw from stopping myself to be angry. So, the reason why they cut all my contacts at that time is to stop someone to inform me about Cora.But cursing them all is not enough, I want to punish myself for being weak. Why? How could I let them separate us without me
Ashton’s POVI did everything, all I can just to see you again… But I did not ready myself to see you with another man, I want to pull you away from him but how could I do that? Of all the Alpha in this world, why him?I cleared my throat and gave my best not to stutter in front of you, but the truth can’t be described by only words how nervous I am. I can feel how cold my hand is inside my pocket, while the other is gripping the paper bag tightly with cream pies that we love eating.“Cora,” I whisper, the words almost not getting out of my mouth. I hold her hands afraid that she will run away from me. I want to speak again but he pulls her from me, carrying the child who carries the same eye color as mine.I can’t help but feel jealous of him, he’s holding them both without hesitation while I, who first met her and the father of that kid can’t touch them easily.He looks at me with hostility, emitting such territorial pheromones as if he’s protecting them from me. I want to laugh but