''LA! My darling!'' I chuckled as I walked on the pathways of the famous city, my hands locked with Jaxon, I was happy with him and I won't lie but a part of me was missing and that was eric, but I moved on.

I never plan to make any kids with Jaxon and I won't but that didn't stop me from having sex with him, Sex with Jaxon was gentle, sweet, delicate and full of care, but sex with Eric was rough, passionate, hot, dominating and with toxic love. Sex with Jaxon can be so gentle that it is too boring for me, but with Eric, every day was new, every night more passionate than the other, Eric knew how to make writhe in pleasure, he studies every inch of me like a book.

 We couldn't just act all the time, I love Jaxon so much, but never as much I ever loved him, I could never love anyone like I loved Eric.

''Well, I love this place! And our first anniversary is going to be fun!'' he chuckled softly kissing my lips, I chuckled and wrapped my arms around his bicep, pulling him closer, resting my head on his shoulder, we walked in peace.

''As miss Katherine! What do we owe this visit?'' Tessa, the owner of my favourite shop for dresses exclaimed hugging me tightly. She can be called my stylist too!

''Nothing much, we are hosting a party today, for our anniversary and I need a gorgeous dress, can we get one?'' I asked, my hands touching the delicate fabrics of the gowns that were placed. ''And a tux for my husband, he must look good!'' I laughed.

''Oh of course Ms Katherine! As you wish!'' she laughed with me, I looked at the endless aisles of dresses, Guilt, it kept gnawing my brains , I was with someone I don't even love completely. Why is my life a complete lie? I hummed a small tune, my eyes darting towards Jax who held a black tux , I gave him a thumbs-up, he gave back a flying kiss mouthing ''I love you'', I silently mouthed him ''I love you too''

Well I never meant that completely, but I can't disagree that I don't love him, life with him was peaceful, he helped me what I was and I owe, and my sex life was also cute, our sex was always sweet and full of love, but it missed passion, fire and sparks and endless love.. like with Eric.

I jerked out of my daze when I felt Jaxon kiss my cheeks, I turned and smiled at him, I took a beautiful black yet a bit office style dress which I know will go well with my body.

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''Happy Anniversary Mr Smith and Mrs Forbes!'' everyone raised their champagne glasses, I raised mine too, I did not change my surname as I did not want to, I was happy with this.

''Mummy! Look whom I brought with me!'' I heard my little daughter jump up in joy as she pulled a boy with her, I was confused, my eyes widened in realisation when I saw his dark eyes with his much darker hair, his powerful eyes looked up at me, cold. Damian.

I blinked and looked away, what was Eric's son doing here? What if he is here too? I felt my breath increase, no I can't see him again, after a happy life with Jaxon , he is going to ruin everything!

''Hello Ms Katherine'' Damian extended his hand towards me, I smiled and shook it, he quickly took it back with a tight-lipped smile. He was 9 years old now and my daughter is 5, Damian looked so mature and powerful at such a young age made me awe him. I was never so mature when I was his age.

''Did someone accompany you, Damian?'' I asked bending down to his height. He looked down at his hand interlinked with Lia's and looked back at me.

''If you are asking about dad? Then no, My mother did'' he said blankly, his expression cold and stone-like, I looked up with a sweet lady smiling at me, she had auburn hair and honey brown eyes like how I used to have, but she did not look like me except her hair, eyes and skin tone. I cringed when I thought that Eric has the same taste, someone who reminded him of me. Creepy.

'' Hello Ms Kathrine, I have heard a lot about you, you know I am a huge admirer of yours, Ah well where are the manners'' she chuckled slapping her head slightly ''Sophia Angela Bennet nee Carter'' she said extending her hand at me, I shook it reluctantly, My jaw clenching at her reference as his wife.

''Isn't it right Mrs Smith?'' she asked with a gentle smile which wanted me to slap her , ''It Mrs Forbes'' I corrected pointing my finger at her.

''Oh, I see you still kept your maiden name? No offence Mrs Forbes, very well, Happy Anniversary! Have an amazing married life again! My the look of Mr Smith, he loves you very much , if am not being rude , this is your second marriage? Right or Wrong?'' she asked, her nerve! 

''Yes this is my second marriage and I don't plan any kids because I am just 27!'' I exclaimed trying my best not to burst on this innocent lady. She looked sweet enough

''Oh yes, I understand, I am , I am extremely sorry , actually I wanted to talk to you in private'' she whispered leaning onto me, I looked around and raised my brows.

''Are you serious? This is a party for me and I can't come with you!'' I seethed , Sophia sighed audibly and pleaded with me with those beautiful honey brown eyes, I bit my lips and nodded.

She grabbed my wrist and pulled me into a room and shut the door, I frowned as she made me sit on the couch, she sat knelt beside me, I gasped as tears streamed down her eyes , I was numb as I didn't know what to do at this moment. 

''Sophia I, What are you doing? Please get up'' I begged, she sniffed and wiped her tears with the back of her sleeves and looked through into my eyes.

''I want you to know something'' she whispered taking out something from her purse, I frowned as she gave me a picture and a card, it was hand-written with a pink pen, My eyes widened as I saw my picture and the letter.

My hands shivered like a leaf on a chilly winter morning, my tears threatened to spill out of my eyes that moment, I cannot do this, this is torture for me, The feeling of guilt was nearly killing me.

''She, she is the reason for all my misery! You need to help me, You are Eric's best friend, please save him! He is having these traumatic visions every night, Doctors said that these are the side effects of Coma and nothing can be done until someone he wants must be near him, and he asked for you ..'' she whispered making my heart stop beating for one quick second, he was asking for me?

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                                                     E R I C

I felt my heart tighten around me as I sharply opened and pushed myself out of the bed , I rubbed the small stubble on my face and raked my fingers through the soft strands of my soft raven hair. I got up from my bed and looked at myself in the mirror , My blue eyes were dull , tiredness and melancholy writhed all over my face.

All these dreams and fears that has been haunting me for the past five years was weakening me , I kicked my pyjamas off by myself and decided to have a bath.

I hummed as the warm water hit my muscular back as it cascaded down, soothing the painful knots on my body , Memories of her slapped me like a painful memory , How much I wish she was here.

I grabbed my shampoo and rubbed me along my scalp , My lips parted as the fog of the raging hot water surrounded me , Within minutes my skin turned red , I bit my lips and turned off the shower and walked outside , tying the towel around my waist.

Like how my father has a huge portrait of my mother in his room , I have a huge portrait of hers too, I never forget to look at her beauty for a long time that made the walls of my room come to life, I looked at my bed, memories of sensual nights we shared passed my brains, I quickly decided to wear some slacks and planted myself on the couch as I grabbed myself a photo album, a smile touched my face as I saw a picture of us on the park , She was on my arms like a bride , Her hands on the sides , her legs up in the air , her hair was thrown on her face , she was laughing , and I was looking at that angel in my arms. My face was turned down to look at her with a genuine smile decorating on my face.

I flipped the pages and saw a memory, she was sitting on this very couch , a baby bump making her face glow a thousand lanterns , I had my lips pressed on her baby bump , her delicate fingers was running through my hairs , a gentle smile on her lips , My eyes noticed a birthmark on her shoulders , My eyes frowned as looked at the mark carefully.

My eyes widened in recognition , I saw this same mark on Kathrine's shoulders , twins never have the same birth , or maybe they do! I looked away , there can be no way , I placed the album in the side and grabbed my phone and looked through my important certificates.

There was no mention of another twin with her , I am seriously confused right now , how can this be? I looked at the doctor's name  , Dr. Sara Thomas , there might be the least chance that she might be alive , what if she knows?

''Mr. Carter'' I heard Lucas Jon enter my room , I looked at him and squinted my eyes , if he must here , there must be some news.

''Got anything about Kathrine Forbes Luke?'' I asked throwing my hand over the couch's top , my legs wide open , Luke sighed and started

''Mr. Carter , Unfortunately couldn't get anything from her , I failed you again Mr Carter , I apologise'' he bowed , I growled waved my two fingers in the air asking him to go.

I stood up and walked towards the balcony , my hands and looked outside towards the city of London, I know what I had to do.

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A/N - Think if this story ended in the last chapter, you guys would have killed me? JK, Am not that cold-hearted.

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