ANMELDENEmily’s POV The car pulled up to Luca’s mom’s house. She was already waiting outside, arms spread and ready to receive Zion. “Be a good boy okay. Don’t make grandma yell.” I said, planting kisses on his cheeks.He nodded and smiled before running to her. “Nanaaaa.” He screamed as she embraced him. She loved Zion like her own. I sometimes wished my mom loved me like the way Luca’s mom loved me. I waved them goodbye before leaving the driveway. As I drove back home, thoughts of going back to New York flooded my mind. There was a high chance that I could run into Emma and Nathan. To make things worse, they were married. It wasn’t like I cared or anything. I picked up my phone and dialed Luca’s number. He answered almost immediately. I took a huge sigh before saying a word. “I don’t think I want to go to New York.” Luca cleared his throat before asking. “Is it about Nathan and Emma?” There was a brief silence. “Yes.” I finally replied. He took a deep sigh before responding. “
Nathan’s POV The sunlight seeped through the already opened curtains, highlighting the pile of clothes we’d left on the floor. I groaned, reaching for the first sock I could find, only to have her appear in the doorway, hair wild, eyes mischievous. “Morning.” She said leaning against the doorframe with a grin that made me forget my missing sock entirely. “Morning,” I replied, shaking my head and laughing. “Do you always have to look like a tornado hit you?” She chuckled then pulled me in for a kiss. “Well, something big wrecked me last night.” “You’re crazy,” I said, pulling her closer to me. “And you love me that way.” She shot back, running her fingers through my hair before darting away. I growled playfully and chased her before grabbing her from behind. She let out a big chuckle. Moments like this made me forget everything that happened three years ago. My life went from chaotic to peaceful. If I were the bad guy, karma would have had me by now. The universe knew the t
Emily’s POV Luca’s arm tightened around my waist as he pulled me back into bed. “You’re not leaving yet," he muttered as he planted kisses on my neck. “Zion would be up any moment from now.” I whispered. He smirked. “Then I better make these next five minutes count.” Just as I leaned back on the bed, Zion sprinted into the room. “Mama!” He exclaimed, diving into the bed. “How’s my little prince feeling this morning?” I asked as I planted kisses on his forehead and his cheeks.Zion smiled. He was the splitting image of his dad, Nathan. He had his entire face and sometimes it bothered me to know that his dad was far away. Other times I was grateful because Luca treated him as his own. “Come here big boy.” Luca said as he dragged Zion toward himself. They had an impeccable bond. Sometimes I wondered why Luca loved him this much. “How about we let mummy get some rest ugh?” He questioned, smiling at me. I returned the smile with a nod. “Hmm..that would be nice.” I needed the res
Nathan’s POVI stared at my phone waiting for a message from her. I wanted her to reply so badly. I hated that she left my message unanswered. I turned my phone upside down. Then it buzzed. I quickly picked it up thinking it was a message from Emily. It was Julian. I opened the message. [Investors are slowly pulling out of the company. The board members are also leaving. We need to strategize.] I pressed a hand on my forehead and took a deep sigh. I’d never been this stressed over my company before. It seemed like everything was falling apart. [Call an emergency meeting. We need to curb the situation on ground. We can’t lose everything.] I replied to Julian and placed my phone back the way it was. “Morningggggg.” Emma walked into the room wearing the most glamorous outfit. “Isn't it too early to be….” She pressed a finger on my lips before I could finish my sentence. “Shhhhhh.Today is our annual fundraiser, remember?” Shoot! I completely forgot about that. Excellent! This w
Emily’s POV The atmosphere of the airport was calm but it reminded me of the chaos that followed the last time I was here. Images of Nathan and Emma kissing flooded my mind. “Pull yourself together,” I said, taking a deep breath.I stepped up to the check-in counter, rolling my suitcase behind me. The terminal buzzed with distant announcements and the murmur of travelers moving in every direction.I adjusted the strap of my handbag on my shoulder and offered the attendant a small, polite smile. Sliding my passport and ticket across the counter, I glanced around the terminal screens, checking the flight numbers flashing above the crowd.While the attendant weighed my luggage, a quiet mix of anticipation and impatience settled in my chest. She handed back the boarding pass to me and gave a warm smile. “Enjoy your flight”. “Thank you.” I took it carefully and pulled my suitcase again heading towards the plane. I slipped into the narrow aisle of the plane murmuring “sorry” as I sl
Emily’s POVThe hotel looked nicer than expected. It was quiet as well, far from everyone and everything. I’d booked my flight to California. I needed a fresh start for myself and for my baby. I think California had the buzz and excitement that was missing from my life.Tara sat quietly by the window. She hadn’t uttered a word since we left her now populated apartment. I called her warmly. “Tara.” She turned to me while forcing a smile. “You don’t have to go back there. I mean you don’t have to keep staying there. I could give you the keys to the apartment Nathan gave me after fulfilling my end of the deal.” She pressed her lips into a thin line. I placed one arm on her shoulder. “I wouldn’t have survived these past weeks without you. You sheltered me when my parents abandoned me. This is the least I could do for you.”She smiled faintly, almost as if she wanted to decline but didn’t have any option. She had been supportive all along. I’d be traveling to California, and the h
Nathan’s POVThe agreement didn’t come all at once.It arrived in fragments. Carefully worded sentences, exchanged glances, pauses heavy with implication. The kind of consensus that pretended to be mutual while quietly cornering you.The chairman cleared his throat. “The board believes the narrativ
We eventually finished shopping and headed back to Tara’s place.The walk was quiet. I felt drained, like everything earlier had taken more out of me than I wanted to admit. Once we got inside, I felt a small sense of relief. The door closed. The noise stayed outside.We unpacked the groceries toge
Nathan’s POVThe car was waiting for me at the garage. I slid into the back seat and shut the door forcefully. “Good morning, sir.”I looked up. The driver wasn’t Charles. It was a different voice. And the person sounded younger. “Morning,” I said. “Where’s Charles?”“Retired last week,” he repl
Emily’s POV By the time I got back to Tara’s apartment, the adrenaline from the morning had faded, leaving behind a quiet, thoughtful calm.The apartment was still empty.I dropped my purse on the counter, kicked off my shoes, and moved through the space slowly, like I was borrowing someone else’s







