Kathleen was tensed and at the same time, filled with anticipation while waiting for Derek's arrival, it's been almost an hour since he left, she had just sat down for her lunch when the door opened and his frame filled the doorway, her heart skipped a beat at the sight of him and she quickly faced her meal, pretending not to see him, his gaze searched her out and he took a purposeful stride towards her, he didn't say anything but just sat down opposite her and staring, she became nervous under his scrutiny but refused to lift her head, rushing her meal, she stared at him when she could no longer bear his stare and choked at what she saw in his eyes, he was looking at her with open lust, she coughed and he stood up, patting her back, she quickly drank some water as her eyes teared up, "eat slowly, no one is taking the food away from you"The servants rushed in to see what was going on and quickly pretended to avert their gazes when they saw their master's arms around her.

Derek came back home and brought a cupcake with special mint inside, he had specifically informed the baker to bake it that exact way, he does that every year on this same date, it was his mother's birthday today and on her birthday she always prepare cupcake with special mint flavor, even after her death, on her birthday, he always baked the exact cake and sat in front of her picture as he eats the cake alone, he missed her so much, he always remembered her to be warm and welcoming, her warm smile always brightened his day, he had been devastated when she was diagnosed of failed liver and it had been too late to save her and she had passed away two days to her birthday. Derek had bought a birthday gift for her already, hoping she would get better soon, but unfortunately, he had not been able to give her that gift and would never be able to"What's that?" Kathleen asked as soon as he entered pointing at what he was holding and he chuckled, "you'll see" he placed the wra

Kathleen looked up to see him striding towards her, his gaze furious, "I....i...just went out for a while", his gaze narrowed on her, " have you forgotten you're pregnant and supposed to be in bed?""I've not forgotten but going out for a while wouldn't hurt either, it won't make the baby disappear" she tried to sound convincing but her patience was running thin, his breathing was harsh as he struggled to rein in his anger, "and you didn't see it necessary to go with the driver?""I needed to breathe Derek, the driver will only end up following just your instructions anyways""It's for your well being Kath, don't make it sound like you're being suffocated""I know you're worried but I won't purposefully put my baby in harm's way either and I am not so fragile that I can't do anything for my self" she ran upstairs and Derek felt like punching something, he knew she wasn't fragile but he doesn't want to take a chance that anything should happen to her or the baby e

Derek finished bathing and still without a word to her, went downstairs to have his dinner, Kathleen followed him, why was he ignoring her? She was trying to make peace  here, she sat down opposite to him in the dining and watched as his food was dished out for him, when the maid left, he attempted to start eating but Kathleen suddenly grabbed the food from him, "what the...""Thank God you finally talked, I thought you've gone dumb"  his gaze met hers, "what do you want me to say?" His voice sounded tight to her ears and she ignored the pang she felt."I want you to say you've forgiven me and that you're no longer mad at me" there was tensed silence as he regarded her, her heart beats faster in speculation, he crossed his arms, leaned his back against the chair he was sitting and narrowed his gaze on her, "What exactly am I to forgive you for?"Oh! He wasn't going to make this easy for her, well, she has started it and would have to finish it, "I

Derek's hadn't felt much anger in his entire life, he felt betrayed by the woman he loved, he was such a fool to have fallen for her Innocent looking acts, she was having an affair with Stefan all along, just yesterday, she told him she loved him and today he had caught her with her lover, she had put on such a great show with him and he had fallen for her act, she was all in for his money while plotting to run away with Stefan, he had thought her different but his eyes were now opened to see the truth about her, he carried an almost lifeless Stefan out and threw him outside. Reporters were standing just outside the house and they hoarded him immediately he opened the door, cameras flashed on his face, "Sir what do you have to say about the infidelity of your wife?" One of them questioned and Derek's answering stare had him gulping his saliva in fear, Derek walked to one of them furiously and punched him hard, "get out" he screamed at them and they clampered, he caught one of them s