WRITER'S POVThey had to reach an agreement and keep copies of the signed documents each for themselves for future reference after she had gone through it and accepted."Like I said before, I have my own conditions." Vera whispered to him as she sank in the bathtub filled with warm water and rose flowers.If she wasn't in pain, she would have commented about how big the bathroom was. Just the same size as her bedroom and parlor put together.It's high time she understood that this man is loaded with money and she can't help but think that he's engaged in some illegal business of some sort to be so wealthy and careful.Jack crouched down beside her and massaged her shoulder and neck. He murmured apologetic words to her."Look at what my fingers did to your delicate skin. I'm so sorry, Vera. I didn't mean to hurt you again." "It's pointless trying to tell me that" she looked at him intently. "Tell me, what happened to you? I mean, it's abnormal to always be sex driven and a beast in be

VERA'S POVI prepared dinner and we ate in silence. We became strangers after I thought we were getting along well a few hours before the crash.Tim is a great kid, I won't deny the fact that he did a good job raising him so well. After dinner, he helped me out in the kitchen.There are ten bedrooms in the mansion and that got me wondering how one person who doesn't even have a real family or domestic workers buy such a house while there's only his son to share the house with.When he showed me to the bedroom he hired some hands to clean for me. He tried to talk to me again, but I ignored him because I was on the verge of bursting out of anger.The only way to avoid us bickering at each other is to avoid having a conversation with him until my anger subsides. I know myself well not to give him a listening ear.He knocked at the door for hours after I closed it on his face and I went to bed listening to the words he repeated."I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say those words to you," I cou

JACKSON'S POVShe's saying the truth, alright! But does she have to shout about it and let everyone know what is supposed to be a secret between us?"I'm sorry that I have caused you so much pain. Sometimes, I wish I had super powers, you know, like I could stop myself from… It hurts me too to watch you cry and I can't even stop. I get it, I need to be caged because I am a wild animal," I was blurting, I know, but everyone else is right and I am always wrong! Her facial expression changed from glare to sadness and she took refined steps towards me."Jackson, no… you are not. I'm sorry, it's just that…" I pushed her hand away when she tried to hold me and walked away. I thought I was hurting until that moment when it felt like she was going to disappear thinking that I don't need her anymore.Even as I yelled at some of the workers who wouldn't mind their business and cautioned some of the younger men who dared admire their boss's girlfriend, I stole glances at her to make sure she w

JACKSON'S POVThe sound of her laughter tightened my heart as I realized that I didn't make her cry, I finally made her laugh in the most sensual way."I love…" I stopped myself when I almost added you. I blew out a breath and grumbled, "...this!" I carried her to the spacious place in the bathroom, laid her down on the floor and sprawled out beside her.We lay on our backs and tried to catch our breaths."Oh my goodness! This feels so good!!" She laughed."You are out of your mind!" I gasped.I stared at her, amazed at all the things she does to me. I know deep down, she's still hurting and what we just did worsened her condition and here she is laughing in excitement.No matter how strong she pretends to be, I know that she is broken and I think her new strategy will help me to ease her pain."Last night, what got you so scared? Does it have to do with your next door neighbor's call?" I asked worriedly. I need to help her too. Whatever made her act like that last night must've bee

JACKSON'S POVI sat down in Hannah's kitchen and sipped the iced tea she offered me while we talked. I had come straight here to see her when I left Nathan's office."I know you are worried about her, and I am not telling you to trust me, but I want you to know that I won't hurt her intentionally," I assured her."That girl has been through a lot. Much more than words can express, I don't want her to go through heartbreak again. She almost died after losing…" Hannah abruptly stopped herself from revealing what I figured could be top secret between her and Vera."You don't have to tell me anything that you don't feel like… There's a few days left for the contract date to expire. We can't feel anything strong for each other in ten days, it's impossible, right?" I shared to get her consent."What about your son who's already picturing her as a mother figure? Vera might be a bîtch, but she has ways of winning children's hearts without knowing. It's the only gift she has, they love her un