Ethan's POV.My head was pounding and it was a difficult task to pry my eyes open.I sat up on the bed rubbing my eyes and trying to shield my eyes away from the blinding light in the room.I blink severally before my eyes could finally adjust to the light and I looked around to find myself in my room.My eyes widen as I tried to recall memories of how I got home last night. Blurry images filled my head but I couldn't point out what they really meant.The shocking part of my state however was when I looked down and realize that I was completely naked underneath the duvet.What the hell happened?!My brain was filled with theories on how I ended up like this and I prayed desperately that what I was thinking about didn't occur.Did I... Did something happen between me and Isa?I gulp down my fears looking over at the empty side of the bed beside me. There was no evidence that I might have been inappropriate with Isa last night. Maybe there is another reason why I'm completely naked on m
Isabella's POVDays went by in a blur and nothing was the same as before.Ethan and I suddenly grew distant after that day at the restaurant with Celine. I was mad at him and I know I have no right to be but the image of him holding his ex lover's hands wouldn't leave my mind.I still felt the burn in my heart when I came back from the restroom to find them like that.I was angry that she found us there and even more furious at how easily she took Ethan's attention away from me.I shouldn't be but I couldn't help it. I tried to convince myself that I was only looking out for Ethan as I didn't want him to get hurt again, but deep down I knew that isn't it.The moment I saw him holding hands with Celine, I knew that what I felt for Ethan was more than just friendship.Maybe I was afraid that Celine will suddenly take him away from me.We made a promise not to fall in love with each other, but that was just too difficult. How can any lady resist a man like Ethan?For fear of breaking my
Ethan's POV.I was feeling guilty about last night. I acted so cold to Isa and its not her fault that we ran into Abel and Celine.I knew she was hurt by my rejection yesterday and I knew I'm a fool for letting Celine affect me this way. The last thing I wanted to do was to hurt Isa.We have come this far as a married couple and I won't ruin it. We won't be in New York for too long anyway, so why let my feelings for Celine ruin everything.I can't hurt Isabella because of my own feelings. We've been so happy this past two years and I don't want to ruin things.Isa was already up and making breakfast when I came out of my room and I lingered at the kitchen door watching her move about as she cooked.I didn't know how to apologize to her. We have never been in a situation where either of us had to apologize to the other. If feels quite wrong and weird.I buckled up and just decided to do it. Isa deserves an apology for my rude behavior yesterday."Isa"Her movement stopped and she stare
Ethan's POV.It was like everything I tried so hard to bury deep within me all resurface the moment she said my name. Her voice was still as lovely as I remembered and she even look more beautiful than the last time I saw her.My heart ached just by staring at her. She reminds me too much of what I lost.I snap out of my daze staring. "Um, hi Celine" my hand nervously went up to scratch my head. I knew I might run into her and Abel here, but I had hoped it would be avoided."Oh my God! Ethan, I can't believe its you" she moved forward and engulf me in a warm hug. I was suddenly drowning in her familiar scent and it didn't fail to ease my mind. "Its been so long. I never thought I would see you again""Me either" I said pulling away from her warmth even though its the last thing I want to do."What have you been up to? Why are you here? I have so many questions"I didn't know how to answer to any of her questions. Seeing her again was overwhelming and uncomfortable and I felt like runn
Isabella's POV.I have never been this surrounded by so many people. The only time I've ever been to an elegant looking party like this was many years ago. It was my mom's birthday party and there was a lot of rich guest present because my mom was a very important person.She came from a very rich family that was known even across the world. Thanks to her my Dad was able to make a name for himself in the business world.But sadly, she died just when things were going great for us. She was ill with a rare heart disease and lost her life.I was ten when it happened and I miss her everyday. I just wish she was here right now to see the kind of man I am married to.She always told me that she wanted me to marry someone who would show me what love really means. Ethan might not be that someone that she wanted me to fall for, but he was the perfect man for me.There was a lot of formally and elegantly dressed guest in the party. Women in beautiful dresses and men in dashing suit.Being surro
Ethan's POV. I anxiously tapped my foot on the marble floor and repeatedly look down at my watch.It had been a few minutes but Isabella isn't here yet. We had agreed to meet up here today for the first time but she was yet to make an appearance.After signing an agreement with Mr. Gonzales, the marriage date was scheduled. We will be getting married in a few weeks and had very little time to get to know each other, we planned to make use of the time though.Isabella and I had only talked through the phone on many occasions. She was quite a busy person and I was also busy with helping out the company which is going really well now that we were able to get the money we lost.We haven't had a proper chance to meet up, but today happens to be a free day for both of us and I wouldn't deny I was nervous to meet her. I was meeting my future wife for the first time and I was curious about her.A few more minutes of waiting, my eyes caught sight of a lady walking in through the glass doors o