CHAPTER 11

Pepper was preparing herself to enter Tony's house again. She didn't want to relive the past, the pain and the memories that lay in the house but she had no choice now, she already made a decision. She however first decided to visit her child before taking on the day's challenge. While walking towards the grave she saw Tony from afar. She was about to turn away and give Tony some time with their son when he called her.

"Yes Mr. Stark?" She turned around and stood straight looking professional as always.

Tony smiled warmly at her, "Come here." He said and held out his hand.

"No, it's alright; I'll give you some time. I'll go back to my car." She responded already turning back.

"No no, I was about to go home now." He replied and walked to her. He put his hand on her shoulder. "Come on now, your turn." He smiled.

Pepper smiled back, she felt the butterflies inside her stomach going wild. "Uh-Alright. Thank you." She nodded.

Tony watched her go eyeing her every move. His heart ached when he saw her frown then smile again. He knew that this was really painful for her.

When Pepper's done, she turned around to Tony. She still loves this man but at the same time, she was angry at him. She wanted to give him another chance but she's scared that he will hurt her again.

"Let's go?" Tony asked her, putting his hand on her back and Pepper nodded.

She was about to enter her car when Tony spoke, "No, you're coming with me, Missy." He said with a smirked.

"But-" She protested.

"I will let Happy take your car. Come on." He said, simply begging. Pepper nodded in agreement in disbelief.

They spent the day working as usual like nothing happened between them. Tony was inside the workshop, tinkering on his Iron Man suit and the hotrod while Pepper was in the living room, doing the paper works and organizing his schedule.

It was already dark when Tony walked up to check on Pepper, he saw her on the couch fast asleep. He looked at her lovingly like she was the most beautiful woman in his eyes. He walked near the couch and sat down. He looked at her for a minute, mesmerizing the moment that the woman he loves is there beside him. He brushed his hand on Pepper cheeks.

"I love you Pepper." Tony whispered. "If only I could bring back everything we had, I will do it. I've been a jerk for denying you and our son in the entire world just to keep my popularity, my pride, my ego and I am beyond sorry for that." He continued. "I will spend the rest of my life making you love me again and bringing back what we had before." He sighed still brushing his hand on her cheek. "Always remember that I will love you forever and I will never hurt you again. I hope you can forgive me." He sobbed.

He pulled his hand when he felt Pepper stirred, seconds later, she opened her eyes.

She sat and fixed her hair, "Mr. Stark." She said. "I'm so sorry about that."

"It's alright. You need to rest. You can take the guest room if you want." He suggested.

Deep inside Pepper wanted to stay but shook her head. "No, I'd rather stay at home." She answered politely.

Tony nodded and helped Pepper fixed her things and gave it to her. "Thank you, Mr. Stark." She smiled.

"Is that really necessary? Calling me like that?" Tony asked confused, he is not used to be called Mr. Stark especially by Pepper.

"I wanted to call you like that." She responded without looking at him. "Good night Mr. Stark, would that be all?"

"Yes. Good night." He nodded.

Pepper heard it all, what he said about loving her and how sorry he was. She was awake that time. She sighed as she keeps on finding a comfortable space for her to have a good night sleep but it was useless.

She get her phone and dialed Tony's number, she was about to hang when the five rings past then suddenly, "Pepper?" He spoke.

She took a deep breath before speaking back, "Tony."

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