Cassy POV
Morning rush as usual in our home the next day.
By seven in the morning, my phone has been ringing rampant.
It’s Caleb.
I picked up the call and drowsily greeted him.
“Hello…”
“Mommy, wake up! We have to go to school.” It was Oakley, raring to start her day.
Comprehension dawned on me. It was a Monday. I turned to my side and noticed Tory was up.
“Are you dressed and ready?”
“Uhuh! I have been knocking on the door nonstop, Mommy, but you are not openin
Tony POVRight after my confrontation with Adam, I drove to the Kingston mansion to talk to Tory. I got cold feet when I saw Adam's car parked outside.I found a free spot on the other side of the road to park my car. I bided my time, waiting for Adam to leave.It had been hours, but there was no sign of Adam leaving. Until, all the lights inside were turned off, cloaking the house in darkness save by the light from the streetlamp and the moon.Everything is quiet. What Adam said to me earlier sobered me up. What if some man found Tory, and she fell in love with him?I shook my head to erase the image of Tory and our child living happily with another man. No! I cried vehemently!My eyes shot open, and my fingers rubbed that part of my head that got knocked accidentally on the overhead hand grip when my body jerked in sleep.Light permeated the car, and it was then that it dawned on me it was morning. I looked at the other side of the road and saw Adam's car in the same spot wher
Tony POVWhat the hell happened?It took me five seconds to snap out of my daze as I watched my best friend snatch the mother of my child right under my nose.In an unexpected move, Adam took Tory away, leaving us with our jaws hanging open.Something swelled within me. Jealousy? The feeling of betrayal? Fear?“Are you alright?” Caleb asked when he saw my catatonic state."Why did Unca Adam take Aunt Tory? Isn't she Unca Tony's girlfriend?" Oakley's comment snapped me to attention.The little girl hit the nail on the head. I had been asking the same thing.Why is Adam taking Tory away?Last night when he got so angry with me, he said he likes Tory. Did his feelings go beyond the border of mere friendship or a big brother to his little sister?When Adam
Cassy POVI watched in amazement as Tony scrambled to his feet, running after my brother and Tory. If he didn’t look serious, it would have been comical. He looked like a child whose favorite toy had been taken from him. Now, he was running after them. I didn’t know how this drama would unfold, and I could not wait at how it would play out. Without thinking, I ran after them. Surprise was etched on my face when I saw the disappointed look on Tony. My brother ignored him and took Tory away. “Oh my!” I clamped a hand over my mouth, eyes wide in disbelief. “Are they gone?” I heard Oakley ask in disappointment. “They didn’t even say goodbye,” Oakley added. I watched the dismay that covered her face and hunkered down before her. I wiped her mouth and with it, the cute pout on her lips. “They were in a hurry, Oaks. Don’t worry, they will come back.” “I hope so. Unca Adam said he brought something for me, but he forgot.”“Oh. I am sure he will bring it back next time.” I promise
Cassy POVWhen we reached the office, Caleb went straight to the parking area. He parked the car and unstrapped his seatbelt and mine, too.“Wait for me.”He got out and opened the door for me. I got out, and he walked me to the building. When we reached my office, he greeted Karen, my assistant, and followed me inside my room. The door closed behind us, and I found myself pinned to the wall while Caleb kissed me.It was a passionate kiss, one that sucked the air out of me.I gasped in surprise, and Caleb took that chance to insert his tongue in my mouth and sucked.Tingles of pleasure crawled under my skin. By the time Caleb released me, I was already a mass of nerves.I swatted his arm, panting.Caleb was smiling while his eyes roamed around my face. A sexy look in his eyes."You look like a fish out of the water.” He teased me.In response, I pinched his waist, resulting in Caleb’s cry of surprise. The expression on his face was laughable, and I threw my head back, chuckling."T
Cassy POVI hang my head in shame. It was not my intention to purposely keep them in the dark. It was just that things had been so hectic for a while that I had forgotten.“Have you seen the magazine cover?” That is the only explanation for why my parents found out. It filled me with regret that I had forgotten to tell them. “Yes.” Tensed silence descended upon us. I bit my lip, not knowing what to say. My parents let me stew for a while before handing their verdict. “We are coming over. We wanted to talk to your husband.”Mom said after a while, putting me out of my misery. Her words raised me in panic. “Mom, Dad. Don’t blame Caleb, okay? This is my fault.” My mother snorted. “Even your brother kept things from us. Some children you are. You try to cover up for each other. Even when you are old and gray, we still want to be updated with your life. We never asked for anything, just that.” “Sorry.” Again, that word filled me with shame. How could I have been thoughtless?I
Tory POVI was looking at Adam’s side profile while he was maneuvering the car on the road and could not help feeling confused.Seated in the comfort of his car, it only just dawned on me how he snatched me away in plain view of everyone, more importantly, Tony.Tony’s panic-stricken look came to my mind, and a sense of satisfaction overtook me when I saw him chasing after us.In some perverse part of my brain, I took great pleasure seeing the panic registered in Tony's eyes and felt vindicated.But when I realized the trouble this would bring later, I was having second thoughts.True, I wanted to get away from Tony’s oppressing presence. Adam proved an effective deterrent since he knew how to outmaneuver his friend, but I did not want to cause discord between them. They have been best friends since
Tory POVA long silence covered us, and for a time, no one spoke.When Adam broke it, I did not know what to say."What are your plans if Tony won't marry you?"Marriage has never been part of Tony and I's talk. It was always the baby and how he wanted to be a father to our unborn child."I don't expect him to. He only wanted to ensure that I give birth to the baby." I told him honestly.My eyes ventured to my still flat stomach and sighed."And what? He will take the baby from you?"That did not even cross my mind. But Adam has a point. If Tony has his way, he will leave me out of the baby's life. The child will grow up without me.I already lost a child. I don't want to lose another one."I will run away," I told him.It was my only o
Tory POVThe trip to the hospital was a silent affair.Adam and I both did not engage in any talk – probably because our conversation still played in our minds.Adam was unusually silent. I was afraid that it was due to my bringing up the subject of Amanda Hayes. Cassy told me she has a feeling her brother still loves Amanda Hayes and has not recovered from her.Adam turned right to the hospital parking lot.He turned off the engine and told me to wait.I waited while he rounded the front bumper to reach my side. He opened the door for me, held my hand, and pulled me out.