Tony POV"You are almost thirty, yet you are acting like a child. If you do not want her, why get her pregnant the second time?”“You could have used protection. You were no longer nineteen. You are twenty-nine. You should have grown some sense by now.”“But what did you do?“Don't come running to me if one day when some man snaps Tory up and makes her his queen because she deserves it and more.”It was the first time my best friend talked about Tory that way. I never thought he would notice Tory's attractiveness because Adam had always been hung up on one girl. But now, something in the way he said her name caused an alarm.“Tory is beautiful, intelligent and successful. She's hot, and she can have any man she wants.”The knowledge shook me. The fact that my best friend could talk about Tor
Cassy POVAfter Tony left, I went back to the master’s bedroom and closed the door behind me.I padded to the bed and just watched my best friend. Tory was frowning in her sleep. She had a disturbed sleep.Without any other thought, I climbed into bed and wrapped my arms around her. She turned to me, and I could hear her soft whimpers.Even in her sleep, she was crying.I want to make Tony grovel. Beating him was not enough.But when he requested to see her, I could not say no. Something in his eyes told me he was hurting, too.I called my brother to check on him and maybe talk some sense into him. Then, I drifted off to sleep.It was a few hours later when my phone rang. It was Caleb.“Hello, sweetheart. How are you and Tory?”Coming from sleep, I was dazed when I sat up and leaned on the board to talk to him.I checked on Tory. “She’s still asleep. She must have been too tired.”“Do you want me to send you dinner, or are you joining us?”I decided to join them so I could check o
Cassy POVAfter I left Caleb with the kids, I returned to our bedroom and did my nightly ritual.I peeked at Tory’s face to check on her. She was now sleeping soundly.I looked at the time.She already missed dinner, but I did not have the heart to wake her up. She needed sleep more than anything. I lay on the bed beside her, and that was when I started to miss Caleb. Still, I do not want to leave Tory alone in our room. Her emotional state bothered me. It felt to me like yesterday her dam burst, and it was the first time she let herself cry so much.I tossed and turned on my bed, finding it hard to get to sleep.I yanked the pillow from under my head and pulled it to my nose to take a whiff. My nose twitched, searching for the manly scent that I had been used to.But it did not comfort me like his presence would.Unable to control my yearning for my husband, I crept out of bed, careful not to disturb Tory.On tiptoe, I walked to the door.The lock loosened, and I stepped out eager
Cassy POVOne look at my brother, and I knew he was not having the best times.He kissed my cheeks, his eyes landed on Tory, and he smiled. “How’s my second favorite girl doing?” He asked.He approached Tory and buzzed her cheek.Tory pursed her lips. “I am fine Adam.”My brother shook his head at Tory's unlively response. “You don’t look like it. Honest? You look like h*ll."Tory's puffy eyes were a dead giveaway."But don’t worry, I already fixed the guy for you. I gave him two powerful punches tonight. Consider it as having your grievances avenged.”Adam sounded flippant, but I knew it was not easy.Tony must have broken the last shred of control my brother has to arrive at that point. Adam is the most patient and understanding man I know.He never judges and would choose to maintain the peace rather than sow discord.He saw the food laid out on the table and went to the drawers to get a plate and cutlery for himself.Then, he sat beside Tory.He ladled the soup, put it into
Cassy POVMorning 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