LOGINChapter Four
“You lost the baby,” the doctor dropped the bombshell. Elena could have sworn that she didn't hear the man correctly, her eyes were filled with tears and it streamed dowm to her clothe. She lost her baby! Her only hope! All because she loved Lucas. “My baby…it’s gone.” She sobbed. “If only he had come to save me…if only-” Tears took over and her tears flow like a river. Ivy was there, she was crying as well and also patting Elena on her back, trying to soothe her pain. “I'm so so sorry. I should have come earlier…” Ivy kept apologizing. If it hadn't been for Ivy who tracked Elena phone and took her to the hospital as soon as she found her in the warehouse, she would be dead by now. Ivy cleaned her tears and looked at the doctor instead, “When can she go home?” Ivy asked. The doctor looked at Elena record, she had been bought in for over 7 hours, “In an hour time. She needs to relax and have a good rest.” The doctor told her and Ivy nod while the doctor walked away. An hour passed and it was time for Elena to go home, “My car is outside, let me take you to my place,” Ivy suggested packing Elena things. Elena shook her head, “No. I'm returning back to Lucas's.” She said firmly. “What? Are you insane? Girl…that man ignored you,” Ivy lamented, she was so worried for her friend. Elena smiled. “Thank you for all you do but I’d like to handle this myself, I will text you when I get home,” With that Elena took her things and went away. In less than 30 minutes, Elena got home. Laughter and giggles filled the atmosphere and she could tell whose laughter it was. Lucas and Tara. Lucas lifted his face and saw Elena walking in, he sprang up on his feet and ran to her side, “Where have you been? I've been trying to call your phone after you gave me a strange call earlier,” Lucas asked worried. ‘Why is he acting all worried after he has made her lose something important?’ Elena thought in her head. “Yes. We were worried,” Tara chipped in, wearing her pity-face-card as usual. Elena scoffed and looked at Lucas in the eye. “It was nothing. Sorry for causing you to worry,” She added and Lucas face changed. “What?” he asked in disbelief then his eyes went to Elena bruise arm and face. “What happened? Your face is—” He wanted to touch Elena face but Elana shifted back avoiding his touch for the first time ever. “It's nothing. I'm very tired and I need to sleep. Good-night,” She added and was about leaving the two of them when Lucas grabbed her wrist. Elena slightly turned, shocked. What's he doing? “Er…you don't look too well. Are you—” Elena slammed his hand away, “Since when did you start to care? Stick to Tara, she's your first love after all,” She left and locked herself into her room. Lucas stood there, rubbing the back of his head. “Did you notice? Her lips are bruised. And she looked—” Tara coughed gaining his attention and cut him off of what he was saying. “I feel light head..” Lucas ran to her side, “Did you take your medication? Come take it,” ——- Elena stood by the door, her tears poured out. Her eyes went to the pregnancy slip over the table, she went over to it, picked it from the table and trashed it. “It’s all useless now,” She cleaned her tears. Weakly, she went to her bed and was about to sleep when another beeped came on her laptop, she went over to it and it was another official letter from the fashion company that messaged her days ago. For a minute, she stared at the mail..they were asking her to resume in a week time. “Nothing to lose.” She concluded and clicked on her keyboard, accepting the offer. “I’m done Lucas. You can spend the rest of your life with your first love for all I care. I’m done.” She closed her laptop, her eyes went to the calendar stand at her table. In two days time, they would be having their 4th year anniversary. “What a good time to flaunt my gift.” She mumbled then tore a note and write a letter specially for Lucas. She hid it under the calendar and went to bed. Two minutes later, I knock came on the door, it was Lucas. “Can I come in?” He asked and Elena allowed him. “What’s the news?” Elena asked, showing no interest in whatever he’s about to say. “Our anniversary will be spent with my parents. Don’t forget,” Lucas commanded. Elena scoffed, his parent never liked her anyways. They called her names and treated her like trash too and Lucas had always watch them do it without saying anything. “Ok.” She simply mentioned. She won’t be here to attend anyways. Lucas was shocked with the way she responded. “You’ve been acting strange, you know right?” He blurted out. Elena rolled his eyes. “Since when did you care about how I act? I’m the good loyal wife, aren’t I?” “But..” “Please go away Lucas. I need my sleep,”15The night passed within a short period of time and it was morning, Kate stood out of Lucas’s ward, she couldn’t enter and just stared at him sleeping on the hospital.Thankfully for him, the surgery went well but he’s still unconscious.“Ou..” She sighed then turned to leave the premises when she saw Tara standing behind her.“Are you here to finish him off?” Tara snapped at her while Kate squinted her eyes trying to get where Tara is heading to.“What do you mean?” Kate asked.Tara folded her arms across her chest, taking a step closer to Kate, she leans, “Lucas almost died because of you. Lord knows what I’m going to do with you if he-”“Will you shut up Tara?” Kate cut through her words, taking a step further and it made Tara moved back a little.“It doesn’t change the fact you almost risked Lucas’s life, if the brakes of your car isn’t working well..aren’t you supposed to check it before driving it out? You’re responsible for that accident!” Tara said, rolling her eyes.Kate le
14.Lucas kept stealing glances at Kate from the rearview mirror, “I wish you could be Elena…that way I would-” he kept his mouth shut after he noticed Kate woke up.“Are you sober now?” Lucas asked. Kate squinted her eyes looking around, she noticed she’s in her car. “Why are you the one driving me home?” She questioned even though she’s still drunk.“It wouldn’t be nice if I called a driver…I invited you and I should take you back home,” Lucas told her, smiling.Kate scoffed, “You should have just called Claudia.” She hissed closing back her eyes, she rubbed her temple. “Why pretend you care?” She mumbled the last part, Lucas didn’t hear her.Kate pulled out her phone, Lucas noticed from the rearview mirror…he let out a sigh, “Who are you calling?” He asked.“Claudia of course. Drop me off at any bus station…I (hiccups) will tell her to come, I can’t have you take me home,” Kate insisted, struggling to operate her phone, just as she thought she was about to dial the number, the pho
13RHODE’S DINNER PARTY. Kate shut her eyes close as her car stopped at the Rhodes House, memories of how they treated her when she was still Elena came rushing back. “Time to shake it off. I’m not longer that Elena but instead Kate.” she shook it off and got out of the car.Lucas was already waiting by the main entrance, a bouquet of flower in his hands like a man waiting for his date, Kate rolled her eyes. “What’s with this paparazzi?” She thought as she got closer to him.“Welcome to my home, Ms. Kate White,” He greeted handing her the bouquet.Kate let out a sigh, “Thanks to someone so annoying, I have to leave my work.” She grumbled taking the flower from him.Lucas giggled and took the lead to where the dinner was taking place. As Kate walked between the hallways, she could not help but remember the times she played with Thomas around there.If there was anybody she’d love to see again in the Rhodes family again, that would definitely be Thomas.“Mom? Susann, Aunties…Kate White
12-Two Days Later--KATE WHITE BUILDING-“We have been able to sign a deal with the Rhodes Artistry few days ago, why do we need to withdraw from the award? We have been nominated, right?” Kate asked, she’s in a meeting with the organizers of the upcoming award.Mr Lett, the coordinator of the award, let out a sigh. “It’s true you signed a partnership agreement with the Rhodes but the public haven’t heard about it. I suggest, you announce it,” He suggested.Kate nod in affirmation, “Okay, I will set up a conference meeting now. I will announce our partnership…is that all it takes?” Kate said already signifying Claudia to contact the media for a conference.“I think it would be best if you let Lucas Rhodes announce it himself,” Mr lett added, Kate face changed instantly.“What do you mean? Why him?” She asked.“I believe in you, Ms. White but the public would only say we allowed you to be in the award through nepotism. It’s only best if they Lucas, whom they had trust in announce it,”
11As the question hung in the air, Tara marched in like she’s about to blow up the place. “Lucas!” She ran to Lucas’s arms. Kate got up from her couch and walked back to her office chair.Lucas pull away from the hug and pulled Tara away slowly, “Why are you here?” He asked. Tara pouted, “Did you forget? You promised to take me out on a date today,” She muttered and Lucas mouthed an ‘o’ rememberimg they made plans for today.“Yeah, yeah,” Lucas answered rubbing the back of his head. Then, Claudia walked in with the first aid box.“This is it ma’am,” She announced, going to Kate. Lucas glanced over at her, “Can you handle it, Claudia? Should I come help?” He genuinely offered.‘Why is he acting all nice now?’ Kate thought.Tara furrowed her brows, “Help? Babe, Mrs Kate is not a kid. She can handle that by herself,” Tara mumbled while slipping her hands into Lucas.“Right, Mrs Kate?” She looked at Kate with a smirk rather than a questioning face.Kate already had enough of her behavi
10Days passed and Kate company are busy preparing towards the best designer award coming in two months. Kate’s eyes never left the laptop, she has pulled all nighter to make sure she get an approval from the shareholder.“Ma’am, I think you need to see this,” Claudia said coming into the office. Kate lifted her head and took the iPad from Claudia, she raised her eyebrows, “Did they give a concrete reason as to why they are dismissing our Loan?” She asked and Claudia pressed her lips together.“No.” She replied.Kate rested her back on the chair, “What the hell…!”“What about the organizers? Have you been able to prove to them that we deserve this award?” Claudia chipped in but she know the answer was a no since Kate’s face dropped. “I think it’s because we aren’t partnering with a solid artistry company. Our company just developed in the city and it will take a while for them to put trust in us,” Claudia said while Kate rolled her eyes.“What are you suggesting?” Kate asked.“The R







