ConradSeeing her run out of the study in the manner she did instantly got me worried. I suspected that she will fall sick from overworking herself, but I didn't expect it to be so severe. In fact, that wasn't something that could happen from overworking.She was visibly unwell, and it was clearly something serious which required medical attention.I raced after her into the bathroom to make sure she was doing fine.And there, I found her crouched over the sink, and she was throwing up. My heart had skipped a beat at the sight, and I was immediately alarmed to see her in such condition. I tried to walk forward towards her, but the moment i attempted to enter the room, her voice stopped me in my tracks."Don't come in here, stay where you are" she protested against me coming in. I stood still for a moment, but later on I found the courage to oppose her words."What do you mean Katherine? You clearly need help," I returned, not willing to bend to her words this time around."I said that
Chapter 12ConradThe drive from the company to my residence was roughly an hour depending on traffic. I and Frank had successfully handled the issues with the breachers, and currently I was exhausted. I drove the car into the large compound of the mansion I occupied, and carelessly parked it by the side. There was no energy left to enter the garage.With the remaining strength in me, I pulled my almost limp and sluggish body towards the house. What I needed right now was a quick shower and a very good rest.I walked into the house and met the waiting figure of Clara lying on the couch."Welcome, I prepared dinner" She said to me with a smile. I flashed her a weak smile before proceeding to settle on the couch next to her. I was so exhausted that going upstairs without a little minute of rest might actually cause me to pass out."Thank you, but I'm not hungry at the moment" I told her while I unbuttoned my shirt halfway."What's the matter, you look stressed" Clara inquired."Trouble
Chapter 13KatherineI held my throbbing head while trying to gain balance as I almost tripped on the carpet. I could barely stand, and was barely able to see the things before me. I was dizzy, stricken with series of nausea, and migraines that lasted all night long. It was during the few days of these symptoms constantly reappearing that I finally decided to meet a medical personnel.I did not want to do so in the first place as I had expected the continuous head pains to be some sort of side effect from stressing myself way too much with work, but the persistence of the symptoms spoke otherwise. I was sick, and I needed help as soon as possible.I had made an appointment with another doctor, I did not want the family doctor to have any reports on me. I wanted my business as far away as possible from the women in my life, Clara and Lina.I couldn't drive, not in this condition. Picking up my phone, I ordered a lift, and the driver had promised to come pick me within ten minutes after
Chapter 14KatherineI reached my room and collapsed onto my bed after I had successfully hidden away the pregnancy test papers. I had no idea how many people entered the room while I was gone, so I made sure to hide it in a place well hidden, but at the same time unsuspicious.For the first time in a while I was actually grateful that Conrad was in the same space with me. Without him stepping up to apprehend the rude Clara, I would probably be the main character in a family drama by now. I was still skeptical about telling him about the pregnancy, but I did big plan to think of that now, maybe when I wake up from sleep. I was exhausted from the day I just had, and needed some little rest, however a knock on the door had distracted me from closing my eyes.I knew for sure it wasn't Clara, nor Lina that was knocking. They rarely entered my room, and whenever they did, they never knocked. I had only two persons in mind, my personal maid, or Conrad, but I was leaning towards Conrad mor
Chapter 15KatherineI instantly recalled the name from earlier this morning, it was the same store Clara was so excited about."Are they any stores nearby aside from that one? I heard it's quite expensive and I don't really have much on me at the moment" As long as Clara shopped at the place and admired it so much, I could tell it was expensive."Not really, the next one is at least two hours drive going only" Aiden revealed. Even though I knew Aiden was exaggerating a little bit, there was no way I was going to spend four hours on the road just for a single dress. "Do you have the black card with you?" He asked "Yes I do" I replied "Good, you can use it to make any payments at the store. I advise you buy a little more for yourself, don't just buy one dress" Aiden advised,"I'll have to go now, my secretary is on her way to your office right now, call me when you're done with the shopping" he finished and ended the call.I wasn't sure if I heard correctly, but Aiden had just told m
KatherineI drove back to the office with my head still stuck on what had happened back at the store. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get Clara's shocked expression out of my head. I got back and immediately headed towards my office. I was already falling short in my office duties, and I had already received a message twice from Aiden informing me that everyone was still waiting for me. I could tell a third would mean they've started without me.As the manager, my presence was most important. I had the run down of events from every department in the company, and it is only from my statements and reports could others prove their authenticity. I wasn't yet done with everything I had on the computer, but I was confident I could finish fast and meet up before the others lost patience. I finally managed to get the drama out of my head, I couldn't afford to be caught faltering in my work because of a mere store incident, especially not one that involved Clara. I haven't give
ConradI stared in awe as Katherine and a man I couldn't recognize walked away before me. I had no idea what to feel at that moment, but I did my best to restrain my emotions from getting the better of me. I was in public, and acting recklessly would earn me nothing but disrespect.I had suddenly lost the charisma and energy that was brewing in me moments ago. The scene I had just witnessed had drained me completely of energy, and I was struggling to keep myself from collapsing on my knees and crying like a child. I had thought that Katherine turning down my offer was heartbreaking, but this had thrown me off balance. Katherine had accepted another man's offer, the very moment she rejected mine, and right in front of me. I wanted to feel like a fool for coming here, but my feelings wouldn't let me.I should not be any, she didn't owe me anything. It was all my fault, I was the reason I was in this condition. We were divorced now, and there was nothing I could do about it. She had the
Chapter EighteenKatherineI woke up with the urge to be in the arm of the man I loved. No matter how much I tried to deny and fight it, I couldn't keep thoughts of Conrad away from my mind. Most morning I wished I woke up in his arms, in his warmth and care.I sat up from the bed and my eyes tailed towards where he used to lie beside me. Our marriage wasn't the best, but I couldn't deny the moments we had as a couple. His affection them might have not been towards me, but there was no way I could deny his expertise in the art of lovemaking. He was a guru at the art, and the memories of his touch, his lips and everything about him still warmed my thoughts every now and then. I felt genuinely bad for how I had treated him yesterday. I had no idea why I'd decided to leave him hanging in public, it was something I couldn't bear, yet I did it to someone else. An evil streak was slowly crawling into my character, and I wasn't doing anything to keep it away yet. My pregnancy was getting t