ETR-2

KATRINA

"Where is he?"

"In your office, my lady."

"Why did you send him there?! Then, who's with him?"

"Alex is there to watch over him."

"Did he already spill out his mistakes?"

"No. You're the one he wants to talk too." I raised my hand as soon as I stop in front of the door of my office.

"You can go back in your office."

"Yes, my lady."

I opened the door and saw the man who's kneeling on the floor.

I walk towards to him and when I reach him, I lift his chin to show how furious I am.

"What are you thinking, Michael?!" My voice echoed inside of the office. I stand up and face him. I cross my arms and arched my left eyebrow.

"Why did you do these?! Stealing someones' money is worth for 100 thousands people of lives! Not only hundred but million of lives can viable using those money. Did you even think before doing it?!" He's tounge-tied and don't know how to explain his side.

"A million of dollars, Michael. A million of dollars! Tell me, where the hell did you put those money?! My father trusted you! Even I, trusted you but, you fvcking asshole! You broke it! You betrayed me—everyone!" I tweak my hair because of anger but I calm myself down. I don't want to hurt anyone, they are not worth hitting for.

"My lady, please forgive me." He's now pleading. He did clasped together his hand while saying sorry, nonstop.

"Tell me your reasons." I calmly said.

"I-I needed t-that m-money for m-my d-daughter surgery. I don't know where should I go that day and the only thing that I'd think is to stole it. I'm sorry, m-my lady." He continuously looking down.

I guess, he can't look at me, straightly because of what he did. Well, who would dare?

"So, you're saying that is only solution that you think that day?! My god, Michael! You could even ask my dad for it! No need to do that! And where is the others? Don't tell me you used it all just for your daughter's surgery?! Don't fvcking fool me! Its worth fifty million pesos, Michael! There is no such surgery cost like that! Tell me the truth!" I shout in rage. "Don't test my temper, asshole!"

"I-I b-bought a house outside o-of the Alkinia, Honzel. I-I planned to m-move there with my d-daughter, my lady." I close my eyes to prevent myself to hurt him. I can't take it anymore.

"Argh! Michael! Did you ever think what will be your consequences for doing this?! You just put yourself in danger! Do you think we will let it pass?! You almost got our company bankrupt!"

"I'm really really sorry! Please, forgive me!" He's now holding my both legs and still begging.

"Is company just nugatory to you?!"

"N-no! I'm really sorry!"

"Then face the consequences to your wrongdoings!" And with that I left.

I stop in front of the desk of my father's secretary.

"I'll be meeting someone. I don't know if I can manage to go back here but call me when something's happen and oh, drag Michael at the police station."

"Yes, my lady."

I wore my sunglasses and confidently walk outside.

"Am I late?" She rolled her eyes and glare at me.

"Bitch! You're not important here. Tsk!"

"Wow! So, who's the important here, you? Oh come on! Don't be sulky, Tina. Just tell me that you miss me." I wink at her.

"Gross!" She rolled her eyes one more time and drink her water.

"Hmm. I guess you didn't order any, why?"

"Duh?! Isn't it obvious? I've wait for you 'cause I know someone will get mad if I eat first."

"Oh!" I giggle and draw near her then pinch her cheeks.

"Katrina!" She frown and touch both her cheeks that I'd pinch a while ago.

"Opps!"

"Don't just say opps opps there! Gah! You did hurt me, hmp!"

"Ah, sorry?"

"You know what? Let's just order, you don't even sincere on what you're saying."

"Whatever," I rolled my eyes over her and smirk, "Saying sorry is not in my vocabulary so, don't expect that I would say it sincerely."

"Whatever you say, Katrina." I just laugh at her and raise my hand.

"I'll get this one and do add blue berry wine, how 'bout you, Tina?"

"Hmm, I love this one, Fettuccine." She gave back the menu and start talking.

"Anyway, where should we go after this?"

"Shopping ofcourse!"

"Argh! Aren't you sick with that words? You'd always want to squander your money with those expensive things. Tell me, will you get advantage of buying those?"

"Well, they are pretty collection in my room. I love their different designed and they're luminous in my eyes whenever I've seen them. But, my gosh, Tina, why are you complaining now? You do the same, don't try to make me laugh. Are you nuts?"

"Well, I've realized that those ornaments won't let me satiate."

"Woah! What's gotten on you, Tina? Why are you like these? Did you eat something? We're not eating yet, but you've say something doesn't fit you." I laugh because of her sayings. Its make me want to vomit. She's usually not like this but what the heck just happened today?

"Well, I'm just trying to stop you spending your money on extrinsic things. Why don't you just save it for the future? Who knows? You might used those if ever something goes wrong."

"Oh my god! Don't tell me that you are possessed by some evil? Haler, did you just forgot who's you're talking now? I'm Katrina, Tina. Katrina Riyel Youngstern, the princess of Alkinia, Honzel because of being rich. So, those little things won't affect my life. Did you remember now? Or you still want to preempt me?" She sigh and shake her head.

"Well, I guess, I can't really stop you. Well, just do whatever you want, Kat. After all, that's your life not mine. What ever your decision is, is not mine to meddle with. I'll just support you no matter what."

"You're starting getting on my nerves, Tina. Look, you just gave me goosebumps." I've show my arm to her and she just laugh.

When the food arrived, we start eating.

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