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—12hours later— “Dennis, find my wife! She must not leave this city without my consent,” Lucas instructed his personal assistant, sweat coming out of his forehead. Tara was with him, “Calm down, Lucas. She might be pranking you and I’m sure she will be back soon. Don’t panic,” She told him, in hope that it would make him stop panicking but no. “Elena is with my child, Tara. She’s carrying my heir! I can’t let no harm happen to her, never,” Lucas said firmly pushing Tara to a side. Tara folded her fist, angry and buttered about the situation. Lucas is worried about Elena. Lucas didn’t care about anyone at that moment, his eyes glued to the screen and Cctv of where Elena could have gone. Elena knew it wouldn’t be easy to find her since she’s an orphan, and that alone was stressing Lucas out. “We found her location, she’s at the airport as we speak…” One of the officers announce making Lucas’s face lit up. “…but seems her flight is about off,” He added. Lucas eyes dropped immediately, he folded his fist, “Stop all flight right now! Hack into their server! Do anything to stop my wife from leaving! Right now!” Tara bite her fingers then suddenly faked an headache, “Ahh,” She let out a scream and collapsed to the floor, Lucas widened his eyes and ran to her side. “Tara? Tara?!” He called, his heart beating fast. “Call the ambulance!” He called out carrying her in his arms. Tara was rushed to the hospital, making Lucas distracted from what he’s doing, she slightly opened her eyes after she has been given an IV. Then, Lucas phone rang…he was sitting beside Tara bed and he looked at the caller and it was the officer, he wanted to pick when Tara grasp the hem of his cloth. “Please don’t leave me, Lucas. I can’t stay alone,” Tara muttered, pretending to be feeling weak. Lucas looked at her and kept his phone away, “I’m sorry I’ve been so out of the place lately. I haven’t been paying attention to you all day,,” Lucas pleaded, caressing Tara’s hand and kissing it. “It’s fine. I’m sure you’re just concerned about your wife. Don’t worry, she will come around, trust me,” Tara said, with a little smile. Then, all of sudden…Dennis, his personal assistant rushed into the room, his breathe getting faint. Lucas was surprised, “What’s wrong Dennis? Why did you barge in like that?” “Mrs Elena…Mrs Elena..Her plane crashed.” Lucas popped out his eyes, “What the hell are you spitting?!” He roared, standing up from his seat. Tara was shocked…shocked that Elena death came right in time. Just to back up what Dennis said, the TV in the room became louder to their ears, the anchor spoke: Breaking New: Flight AE789 has crashed with over 150 people on board. News is that, no one survived. ‘Oh finally. She’s gone, Elena is Dead.’ Tara thought in her head, she couldn’t even hid her victory smile. ---FIVE YEARS LATER—— RINESTONE CITY HALL—Quinn’s Exhibit. “$60,000!” “$75,000!” “95,000!”’ “95,000! Going! Niue Roon Necklace going for 95,000–” “A million dollar!” A voice erupted just as the bidder was about hit on the mark. Everyone gasp in the audience, who the hell buys an art piece for a million dollar? Everyone turned to see who had just said that but no one could recognize her, she was putting on a black dress all through. “A million dollar?! Niue Roon art Necklace going for $1m! Sold!!” The bidder said and it was sold. Soon, the exhibit ended. Tara locked her hands into Lucas’s and was beaming all through the gallery. “I want to go home already, Tara. I’m getting tired,” Lucas told her but Tara pouted and acted like she’s about to cry. “Stay a little longer. Oh! That reminds me, Kate White is here! The young woman who owns K artistry…the one you have been trying to sell your project to!” Tara finally said making Lucas interested in what she has to say. “Really? Are you sure? I’ve been trying to get to her since ages!” Lucas beamed. “I heard she bought a piece of art for a million dollar!” Tara added. “Then, I must get to pitch my work to her. Where is-” A lady passed beside him, her fascinator slightly covering a part of her eyes, she was putting black all through. Lucas froze at the view, he blank out at the brief glance. “E-Elena?” His voice was low but still, Tara could hear him. It’s been five years already but Lucas is still stuck in the past. Tara breathed out, “Seriously Lucas? Are you going to ruin this good date with you mentioning her name? Elena is dead!” Tara snapped. Lucas jerked back to reality and rub his neck, he must be seeing something else, “ Er..I’m sorry. Can you set me up with Kate White today?” Tara rolled her eyes, “Fine.. I can call my-” “Dear ladies and gents, come forward to the auditorium. We have few guest in the gallery and few of our sponsors who would like to say one or two. There’s also refreshments,” An announcement came on, interrupting what Tara was saying. “Let’s go. Kate White is one of the Sponsors, I will introduce you,” with that Tara pulled Lucas into the auditorium. The speech started while Lucas searched if he could see Kate White. No one recognized her well since she has always been on black. “…and finally, to our number one sponsor. Kate White. A round of applause for her as she gives her speech,” The host said, leaving the stage for Kate White. She walked magnificently on the stage, her white heels clicking on the stage like a parade. “Hi everyone, I’m Kate White.” Taking off her feathers fascinators afterwards. Lucas was dumbfounded at the view, “ Elena..? Tara stood star-struck, “How is that possible? What’s she doing up there? She’s—she’s dead? Isn’t she?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







