Atasha's POVWe spent a few hours at the water, and when the sun became scorching hot, we decided to head back to our cottage and take a rest.Conrad and I prepared our lunch together.We opted to grill some meat for our meal, and once we were done, we settled around a small table, enjoying the breathtaking view."I wish we could have stayed here forever," Alison commented, which brought laughter from all of us."Can we build a small house here, Mom?" Asher asked, his unspoken desire evident. I knew he loved it here as well."Your Dad and I will discuss it," I replied, glancing at Conrad. As our eyes met, he smiled warmly at me."I'll start saving money for your dream beach house," he proclaimed, eliciting smiles from the kids."I want my room to be all pink, Dad. I'll make curtains out of shells. It'll be so cute," Alison chimed in, her excitement evident as she talk about her dream room.Conrad smiled at Alison and nodded."We'll make that happen," he assured her.After our satisfyi
Atasha's POVAfter sending the kids to school, Conrad drove me to the hospital and before I stepped out of his car I stared at his face with a smile plastered on my lips."Good luck with your presentation Love," He smiled at me and reached for my hand. He planted a soft kiss on it and stared at my eyes intently."Thank you Love. I'll do good, I'll make you and the twins proud,"I squeezed his hand and shook my head. "You already made us proud, you don't have to prove yourself to us just do your best,"I saw how his lips stretched for a wide smile and it warms my heart to see worry slowly leaving his face. "I don't know what I would do without you Atasha," he whispered as he pulled me into a tight hug.We were having an intimate moment when a knock on the car window interrupted us.Upon turning my head I saw Grace's face on the window, trying to see what was inside."Your friend is so nosy," Conrad jokingly commented which made me smile."She is," I replied agreeing to what he said.I
Atasha's POVI always dream of this moment.To walk down the aisle while the man that I love is waiting for me.When I met Conrad that dream shattered.The wedding that I imagined to have vanished into thin air because I was forced to marry him without any romantic feelings attached.When I met him I felt like my life already ended. The dreams that I had were gone but little did I know, that meeting Conrad would leave me to a better life. More than the life that I have asked to have.Tears fell on my cheeks as I walked down the aisle while my eyes were fixated on him.He's crying too but there's a huge smile plastered on his face.He's crying out of happiness I can tell.When I finally reached the end of the aisle Dad gave my hand to Conrad."You look beautiful Love," he whispered as he guided me to the altar. We faced the priest together with a smile plastered on our faces.We listened to the lecture and the whole time I was listening to the words of God I felt my heart lightened.W
Atasha's POVI am inside the conference room with other doctors discussing the most severe type of traumatic brain injury."Diffuse axonal injuries are one of the most severe types of traumatic brain injury. They occur when the brain is shaken or twisted inside the skull. As the brain twists, the cerebral tissue slides back and forth until the long connecting fibers in the brain (called axons) tear. The axonal shearing disrupts messages that neurons send, resulting in loss of function." explained Dr. Clark."Shot of tequila sounds nice don't you think?" Grace whispered on my side so I looked at her and gave her a death glare."Focus," I reminded her since we are in the middle of a serious meeting. Grace let out a soft chuckle instead of taking me seriously."I'll call the girls later," she added so I rolled my eyes and focused my eyes in front.After sharing different insights about the situation the meeting ended and Grace being a slave of alcohol persuaded me to have a drink with he
Atasha's POVI roamed my eyes around the place while my body shiver in fear."Sit down," the man commanded but I refuse."Why are you doing this?" I asked bravely trying to fight the fear that consumed me."Your father didn't tell you?" he asked with a smirk on his face."Tell me what?" I asked with confusion written on my face."You are bound to marry me Atasha. The day we are born we are already tied to each other," I looked at him in disbelief then let out a sarcastic smile."You are insane," I responded but he just laughed at me."Deny it all you want Atasha but you can't escape the fate that's already been written," he uttered then walked towards the kitchen leaving me in the living room all alone.I feel my knees weakened but I gather all my strength and carrying the last courage that I have I slowly walked towards his door.I let out a deep breath and then held the doorknob but before I could fully step out I heard his voice."You will just tire yourself Atasha," he coldly utter
Atasha's POVConfusion was written on my face when some random woman entered the room."Hi," she greeted me with her lively voice but I didn't bother to greet her back. She is wearing a black leather jacket and I must admit that she is undeniably gorgeous. Her red hair made her look sexy and it heightened her features."I'm Veronica Reeve," she introduced herself."I brought you clothes," she uttered then raised the paper bag that she is holding."T-Thank you," I responded then swallowed hard when she slowly walked towards my bed."Don't worry I'm harmless," she uttered with a soft chuckle. Veronica sat on the edge of my bed and then put the paper bags down."Conrad must have scared you, that asshole," she uttered then gave me a genuine smile. Veronica looks friendly and her aura screams warmth but I can't trust her because she is just like Conrad."Can you help me?" I asked hopeful that maybe she will help me escape this hell.Veronica just let out a soft laugh."You can't escape Ata
Atasha's POVI spent my whole day inside Conrad's room watching the sun goes down.I am tired of thinking of ways to escape this place because I know he will end up finding me.I let out a deep breath when I heard knocks on the door after a while the door swung open and it revealed Veronica wearing a red long gown with a plunging neckline."I will help you get ready," she uttered then smiled at me."Do I have to attend that party?" I asked while she is busy hanging a long blue gown.Veronica looked at me and then nod her head."Tonight Conrad will introduce you as his fiance so you have to be there Atasha," she responded then walked towards me.She held my shoulder and then made me face her."You have beautiful features, soft makeup will do," she says.I watched her as she pick up her make-up kit and stand in front of me once again.Veronica started applying foundation on my face and I just let her do whatever she wants since I am too tired to argue with her.After spending half an ho
Conrad's POV I saw Atasha's eyebrows furrowed when her mother was mentioned. "Do you know my mother?" she asked with confusion written on her face.Mr Lim smiled and then nod his head."Of course who wouldn't know her when your father sacrifice everything just to be with that woman," Mr Lim responded followed by a chuckle.I can tell that Atasha wants to ask more questions but she chose not to, instead, she let out a deep breath and then smiled at Mr Lim."I guess my father loves my mother so much that's why" she responded."That's why he sold you off just to be with your Mom," Mr Lim added. I felt Atasha's fist tightly clenched so I held it firmly giving her a signal to calm herself.Atasha looks at me and then let out a deep breath before facing Mr Lim once again."I'll just use the restroom," she uttered excusing herself.When Atasha is gone I faced Mr Lim."What happened to her mother?" I asked but Mr Lim shook his head."She died," he responded like it was nothing."How did Leo