All Chapters of Love beyond Numbers: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

KATHERINE POV.It had been a week since that incident with Adrian. The silence between us was palpable; his carefree character with me was replaced by curt, businesslike exchanges.Each time he brushed past me without a word, I felt the knot in my stomach tighten. My fingers clenched around the edge of the desk as I caught sight of his closed office.I told myself it was better this way, our relationship should be professional, but the hollow feeling in my mind whenever I thought about it said otherwise.The quiet between us was suffocating. He only spoke to me because I was his assistant.The clock ticked sluggishly, the day dragged as if it never wanted to end. I would have preferred it if it were those moments when he would hit on me. But now; I just wanted the day to end as quickly as possible.When the hour finally arrived, I gathered my belongings and stepped into the elevator. Just as I reached for the button, the door sli

KATHERINE POV. “Close the door behind you, Ms. Turner.” he said, his voice flat, his gaze barely acknowledging me. “And if my fiancee comes around, let her in.” It took me a moment for his words to sink in, and when they did, the word ‘fiancee’ hit me hard like a slap and my hands itched to return the favor. Although his face didn't tilt like he was playing around with me, I knew he purposely said it to rub salt in my wound. Why did he have to say that word? Just yesterday, he was professing how much he wanted us to be together and now? “Yes sir,” I muttered, spinning on my heels as it echoed my frustration. Stupid me! I’d nearly apologized for last night’s outburst, but I'm glad I didn't. What a numbskull. I slumped on my chair, forcing my breaths to become steady. I couldn't let him get to me. This was how it had to be. Few minutes later, Vera’s heels clicked sharply against th

KATHERINE POV. I couldn't take it anymore. My heart pounded in my chest as I returned to my desk, trying to steady myself. My phone beeped and a message from Williams popped up. ‘What did you say I came to pick you up from work?’ it read. I had wanted to type ‘never mind’ then a thought crossed my mind and I typed instead. “How about we go on that dinner date tonight? “Really?” His reply came in almost immediately and I typed a ‘yes’ before putting the phone away. I glanced back at Adrian’s office and the door opened before I could take my eyes off it. Vera stormed out looking mortified, she shot me an angry stare before working away, her heels clicking angrily. I ordered a dinner outfit and refused to glance at Adrian’s office. I couldn’t believe what I’d just witnessed—Adrian, leaning in to kiss Vera as if she meant something to him. My stomach churned at the mem

KATHERINE POV.By the time I arrived at the office, I had managed to put up a decent facade. I plastered a polite smile on my face, greeting my colleagues as I walked to my desk. But inside, I was a mess, my emotions all tangled up in a knot that I couldn’t seem to unravel.I sat down, opened my laptop, and tried to immerse myself in work. But it was no use. My mind kept wandering, replaying every moment of yesterday in excruciating detail.Adrian hadn’t come in yet, it wasn't unlike him but a part of me was relieved. I wasn’t sure how I was going to face him after everything that had happened. How was I supposed to act normal when all I could think about was the way he made me feel—confused, frustrated, and inexplicably drawn to him?As the morning dragged on, I found myself glancing at the door every few minutes, dreading and anticipating his arrival at the same time. When the door finally opened and he walked in, my heart did a strange little f

KATHERINE POV. The next day, I arrived at the office with William as usual. He parked the car, and I thanked him before stepping out. He smiled and told me to have a good day, and I forced a smile back. My mind was still on last night’s argument with Adrian, and I couldn’t shake the feeling of his anger, his frustration. I had tried to push it out of my mind, but it kept creeping back in. As I walked into the building, I headed straight for the elevator. The doors slid open, and I stepped inside, pressing the button for my floor. Just as the doors were about to close, they slid open again, and Adrian walked in. My heart skipped a beat, and I instinctively stepped back, my pulse quickening. His expression looked unreadable, but he didn’t say anything. The doors closed, and we were alone in the small, confined space. “Morning,” I said, trying to keep