(The following day)
“Ahh, my head,” Kathryn groan as she get up slowly from the couch she slept on last night, she blinked her eyes and looked around. “Did I slept here? Fuck!” She muttered as she confirmed she was still in the living room. “And why the fuck is my head banging so much?” She asked no one in particular then her eyes quickly did a search on the table at her front and she gasps “Did I drink all of these?! 5 bottles!” She exclaimed taking her lips in-in disgust. Then she suddenly remembered the cause of her pains, her jerk husband. “I hope you feel my pain, Lyon!!” She screamed and get up on her feet, dragging her feet to the kitchen-not without holding her head. She opened the fridge and grab a bottle of water, she gulp down and her eyes ran to the kitchen entrance, she almost flinched and choke on the water when she saw someone with a scary hair standing there. “My God! That scared me! Fiona! I told you to cut that hair! You almost killed me!” She exclaimed dropping the empty bottle in a waste bin. “Good morning ma’am Kath. I’m sorry if I startled you,” The young woman apologized with a smile while Kathryn shook her head. “Morning, you didn’t come yesterday. Well, not to worry I survived,” Kathryn joked while the lady now known as Fiona chuckle. “Yesterday was your anniversary and it’s best if I let you have the romantic moments and I can tell last night went well, I saw the bottles at the living room,” Fiona chip in with a smile while Kathryn faked a smile. “Ohh, you remember?” She asked and Fiona nod. “Of course, who would forget the anniversary of the world handsome man, Lyon Alberto? No one,” Fiona muttered and Kathryn scoffed. “Handsome my foot, everyone seems to remember but Lyon decided to lose his memories of that, tsk,” She mumbled under her breathe as she balled her fist. “You’re talking to me?” Fiona chip in but Kathryn shook her head. “No, I was just talking to myself. You know what to do right? I’m leaving, bye,” Kathryn said and with that she left. Fiona went back to what she was doing not until she heard a soft knock on the kitchen door, she turned. “Good morning Ms.Fiona,” Trisha greeted and Fiona beamed leaving what she was doing and she moved closer to her. “Oh, Trisha! Pleasant morning! It good to see you around,” Fiona responded back with smiles. “Me too, I guess you’re cooking something really nice for the house, hehe,” She joked and they both laughed “Anyways where’s sis?” “She just went back in,” Fiona replied “Alright, I will head in.” With that Trisha left Fiona and went for the stairs-to Kathryn’s room. **** “Sis? Hey… huh? Where’s she?” Trisha asked looking around the room when she couldn’t find Kathryn. “Are you in here?? Hello?” She called but got no response then her eyes ran to phone on her dressing table. “Oh! That’s her phone, Hmm, she’s sure here!” She mumbled then was about calling out her name when the phone beeped. “That’s strange, Kathryn’s phone hardly beeps I mean, she has no friend-oh, Lyon forbid her,” She twisted her lips then went over to the phone. “A picture?” She called and click on the picture, her eyes bawled out and her ear turned red “How-“ “Drop my phone already,” She heard Kathryn’s voice who is just coming back from the swimming pool. Trisha scoffed and looked at her, “Really sis? Did you see this already?” She show the picture of Lyon kissing a lady to Kathryn. Kathryn clenched her jaw at the view but she doesn’t want to show it at her sister’s face. “That must be his business partners, it’s nothing,” She faked a smile. Trisha scoffed angrily, “Don’t cover up for this cheat! Lyon is doing what’s wrong! Is this why he forgot your anniversary!” Trisha yelled but Kathryn pull out the stool at the dressing table and sat on it. She put on a lotion on her face, “What are you doing here? I told you not to come to my house again,” she asked obviously changing the topic but Trisha wasn’t buying it. “Sis! Stop acting like this! Lyon is taking you for granted!!”She yelled and Kathryn angrily dropped the lotion and turn to Trisha with a boiling face. “And you think I don’t know that!” She yelled back and suddenly she dropped tears, “What…what can I do? I’m trying Trisha, What can I do? Divorce him? Fight him? I-“ she couldn’t finish what she was saying when she bust out in tears. Trisha was moved and walk closer to her, she pull her into a warm hug, “If it’s only divorce that can make you feel better, do it.” She whispered into her ear. Kathryn pull away slowly and looked at her sister, “D-divorce?” Trisha nod, “Yes, Divorce.” Kathryn suddenly sprang up, “I..can’t!” Trisha scoffed, “what do you mean you can’t?” “I love Lyon,” She muttered softly “That’s where you’re getting it all confused, it’s one sided love! You know Lyon was forced into this marriage, he didn’t like you!” Trisha snapped remembering her of the obvious. Those words break Kathryn down, “But..” “No buts, There’s no love in this marriage and he cheats! Divorce is the only option,” (THAILAND-Love Bar) “I think I’m done here, if I had known it was a lie when you told me we are going to Thailand for business I swear I wouldn’t have disappoint Kathryn,” His deep voice growl and push the lady kissing him away. “And if I had told you the truth would you have followed?” The lady smirked while Lyon rolled his eyes. He stood up and adjusted his suit, “I’m done!” He snapped and was about leaving when she grab his wrist. “Are you leaving? To where?” The lady that grab his wrist asked “Home, Remember I left someone at home.” He scowl and push her hand away. “Until when? Until when are you going to do this, Lyon?! I’m taking it the easiest way, don’t test my patience!” “And you don’t fucking yell at me Wendy!” The lady now known as Wendy laughed out loud in sarcasm, “Wow! So you’re yelling back at me? Have you forgotten who you’re! You’re a bad person! You’re a-“ “I know! Don’t mention it to my face, I haven’t forgotten,” He growl deeply as his eyes turned pure red. “Hehe, Does she know? Does Kathryn know the animal you’re? Are you ever planning to tell her?” She asked while Lyon clenched on his jaw. “When the time is right,” with he turned but Wendy held his hand. “If you leave now, I will call her and tell all your dirty secret!” She whisper into his ears and fear grip him “Let go of me, I will stay!” Wendy smirked, “Good boy”Chapter 60A month passed in a jiffy. Finally, Lyon and Kathryn could have their baby.Lyon and Kathryn arrived at the hospital with quiet excitement, the kind that comes when you know life is about to change forever. The ride there had been mostly silent, Kathryn holding Lyon’s hand the entire way, her mind racing as Martins drove. For weeks, they had dreamed of this moment, and now it was finally here.When they stepped into the hospital, the halls were familiar, but everything felt different this time. There was no rush, no panic. Lyon held onto Kathryn gently as they made their way to the nursery.A nurse met them with a kind smile, “Mr. and Mrs. Alberto, I’ll get your son for you.”Kathryn’s breath caught as the nurse disappeared behind a door. Her fingers gripped Lyon’s arm. “I can’t believe we’re finally bringing him home,” she whispered.Lyon looked at her, his voice low and calm. “We’ve waited long enough.”The nurse returned, pushing a small bassinet with their baby in it, w
Chapter 59“It's a boy!” The doctor said, turning back, grabbing Lyon's hand, who was on his knees, for a handshake, “congratulations once again, Mr Lyon.”They weren't allowed in for some hours, though they stood at a distance.“You can see her now.” One of the nurses said as Lyon nodded.Lyon walked into the room quietly, the soft beeping of the machines filling the silence. He stood there for a moment, just watching Kathryn, her face peaceful as she slept. It felt unreal, how close he had come to losing her. But now she was here, still breathing, still alive. He could hardly believe it.Turning to Martins and James, Lyon spoke softly. “I need a minute with her,” he said, voice rough. “I’ll be out in a bit.”The two men nodded, understanding without needing to say much. They stepped out, leaving Lyon and Kathryn alone in the room.Lyon moved to her bedside, the sound of his footsteps too loud in the stillness. He sat down on the edge of the bed and took her hand gently in his, feeli
Chapter 58“Kathryn…!!!” Lyon shouted, his mouth opened wide.Kathryn’s scream echoed in the room, the sound of pain slicing through Lyon like a knife. He watched helplessly as she jerked in the chair, her leg buckling under the force of the shot. Blood began to pool around her, spreading across the floor, and Lyon’s mind went blank. He couldn’t breathe.Kathryn!” He shouted, struggling against the men holding him, his body trembling. She was everything to him. His life. His future. And now, this monster, Wendy, was trying to take her away from him.Kathryn’s breath was shallow, her face a mask of pain. Her body was shaking, but she still managed to look at Lyon, her eyes filled with tears.“Lyon... I... I’m sorry,” she whispered, but it barely registered through the haze of panic in his mind. He didn’t know if she was apologizing for what had happened, for what Wendy was doing to her... or maybe it was for something else.But he couldn’t think about that right now. He had to save he
Chapter 57Lyon had barely loosened the last knot on Kathryn’s restraints when a slow, deliberate clap echoed through the room. The sound was smug, sharp, like a knife slicing through the air.“Well, well, well…” Wendy’s voice came from the doorway, sickly sweet and dripping with malice. Lyon’s head snapped up, and there she stood, leaning against the frame with a cruel smirk plastered across her face. Two enormous men flanked her, their broad shoulders filling the entryway like silent, unmovable walls.“I’ve been expecting you, Lyon,” Wendy purred, taking a slow step into the room, her heels clicking against the floor. Her confidence oozed from every step, every calculated motion.Lyon’s entire body stiffened. He rose to his feet, shielding Kathryn instinctively as if his presence alone could protect her. “Wendy…” His voice was low, strained, fighting the rage building in his chest. “Why are you doing this? What do you want?”Wendy’s smirk deepened as her eyes locked with his. “You t
Chapter 56Lyon stepped off the plane, barely feeling the ground beneath his feet. The cool breeze brushed his face, but it didn't calm anything he was feeling.He pulled his phone out from his pocket, he dialed Martins’ number, his hand trembling slightly.“Where are you?” Lyon’s voice was tight, sharp, cutting through the noise of the bustling airport. His eyes darted around, scanning the crowd.“Right outside. I’m here.” Martins’ voice was steady but had that edge of urgency.Lyon pushed through the throngs of people.The noise, the movement, all of it was a blur. He didn’t stop until he spotted Martins near the car, waving with a slight tilt of his head. Without a word, Lyon slid into the passenger seat, the door slamming shut behind him. Martins pulled away from the curb, the tires rolling like they, too, knew there wasn’t time to waste.Inside the car, silence hung heavy. Lyon’s mind was racing, the weight of every possible outcome pressing down on him like bricks. His phone buz
Chapter 55Lyon gripped his phone tightly, his knuckles turning white as the voice on the other end came through."We've found where Kathryn is," the voice said.Lyon stopped dead in his tracks. His heartbeat felt like it had jumped to his throat. "Where?" he said sharply, his voice low but steady."An old warehouse just outside the city," the voice continued, pausing for a second. "But Lyon… it's Wendy. She's not working alone. There's something off about everything.”Lyon’s mind raced, staring straight at the empty space ahead of him. Wendy. Of course. “Wendy’s cunning. This isn’t going to be simple, but, it will.” Lyon muttered to himself. He exhaled sharply through his nose, trying to keep his rage in check. “Listen, make more investigation. Keep a close eye on Wendy. I’ll be there in two hours.”“Understood.” The line went dead.Lyon lowered the phone and closed his eyes for a moment, trying to steady the storm coming up inside him. When he opened them again, they were cold and
Chapter 54MR LYON ALBERTO–ALLEGED MULDER DISMISSED FROM HIS CHAIRMANSHIP POSITION AT OIL GAS WORLD WIDE.Trisha read from the headies, everything happened so fast and Trisha imagined the string this Wendy lady pulled, because it seemed like she connected everything waiting to pull and she did.“Where are we headed right now?” Inquisitive, Trisha inquired.“The station,” Martins replied. “We have to get our next line of action from Lyon.”———Kathryn gasped awake, the shock of ice-cold water jolting her back to life. Her chest heaved, her hair soaked and sticking to her face. She blinked, trying to clear her vision, and that’s when she saw her.Wendy. She stood there smirking, arms crossed like she’d been waiting for this moment all her life.Wendy let out a slow, cruel laugh. “Oh, look who’s awake. Did you enjoy your little nap, Kathryn?”Kathryn didn’t answer, her heart pounding in her chest. Her wrists ached where the ropes dug into her skin, her ankles just as trapped. “Wendy… wh
Chapter 53Lyon's mind was racing, trying to piece together the situation. His gut told him something wasn’t right. “I have this feeling... It is Wendy. I just know it.”Martins stood quietly beside him, his arms crossed as he observed the scene. He didn’t speak at first, just watching Lyon carefully. “The police should be reporting back soon,” Martins said, his voice calm despite the tension. “But we can’t just wait for them. This is moving too fast.”Lyon paused in his pacing and turned to look at Martins. There was a silent understanding between them, and Lyon’s gaze hardened. He didn’t need anyone to tell him what to do. He had to act now.He turned back to Trisha, crouching down in front of her. His eyes softened for a moment, though his voice was still firm. “Trisha, listen to me. We’ll find her. I promise you, we’ll bring Kathryn back.”Trisha’s eyes welled up with fresh tears as she looked at him. She shook her head slowly. “I should’ve... I should’ve done something. I was to
Chapter 52The sun was warm, and a light breeze rustled the trees. Kathryn let out a slow breath as they walked, taking it all in.“See? Feels nice, right?” Trisha said, glancing over at her.Kathryn nodded slowly. “I guess it’s not so bad.”“Not so bad?” Trisha laughed. “Please. I know you’re enjoying this.”A faint smile crept onto Kathryn’s face. “Maybe a little.”Trisha looked at her, her voice softening. “You’ve been through a lot, Kath. I know you don’t like to talk about it, but you’re back now. That’s all that matters.”Kathryn glanced down, her steps slowing a bit. “It’s just... sometimes I don’t know if I’m ready. Being here again... it’s not easy.”Trisha squeezed her arm gently. “One step at a time. That’s all you need to do. And when you don’t feel strong enough, I’ll remind you that you are.”Kathryn looked at her sister, her throat tightening for a second. “Thanks, Trish. You always know what to say.”“Of course I do. It’s my job as your annoying little sister,” Trisha