The soft morning light filtered through the curtains of the room Katherine slept in, gently nudging her awake. As she stretched and yawned, she glanced at the clock, realizing that it was time to start preparing for the day ahead.If it were other days of her single life with her parents, she would have slept in, but recalling that today was Alexander's first day at the company, and she was suppose to accompany him just as Jane has told her.She knew she has to get out of bed trying so hard to forget all about last night, laying in the bed alone after weeks of sleeping on the couch was relaxing, and now a part of her felt grateful that he asked her to use the other room.Meanwhile, in the adjacent room, Alexander's alarm clock beeped insistently. He groggily reached over and silenced it, suddenly realizing the significance of the day. His heart raced with excitement and nervousness as he anticipated stepping into the corporate world for the first time.Katherine hopped out of bed and
James arrived at the mansion parking lot and Alexander and Katherine stepped out of the mansion and James opened the back side of the car, and Alexander walked in with Katherine.James walked into the driver’s side of the car and drove off. “Mr. Alexander, your mother asked me to hand over a file for you to memorize, you will find it by the side of your seat.” He informed Alexander.Alexander reached for it without looking at Katherine who glanced at him wondering if there were any files waiting for her too, she wondered what her task at the company would be today, if Alexander would be introduced to the company today.The car was pulled over in the Swift Enterprise Inc. parking lot and James turned his eyes to Alexander. “We are here, Mr. Alexander.” James said respectfully and Alexander glanced up from the file he was holding, he looked out of the window and so did Katherine who blinked at the building before her.Swift Enterprise Inc. stood as a striking and modern testament to suc
Jane Swift, the confident and esteemed President of Swift Enterprise Inc., beamed with pride as she walked into the impressive boardroom. It was a momentous day for her, as she was about to introduce her son, Alexander, to the company's board of directors and key executives. .The board members, seated around the sleek, polished table, looked up with curiosity and warmth as Jane and Alexander walked into the room, Katherine followed gracefully, exuding a warm and welcoming presence. She had an air of sophistication that complemented Alexander's confidence perfectly.The board members, seated around the table, greeted the trio with genuine interest and respect, but their eye fixated on Alexander since he was her hidden son.Jane's aura of leadership was evident as she took her place at the head of the table, and Alexander stood confidently by her side, wearing a well-tailored suit that matched his mother's professional attire and Katherine stood next to him.."Ladies and gentlemen," Ja
Katherine closed her eyes momentarily trying to recall what her late father has thought her, it has been a while, but then she had paid attention to every detail and how well they had spoken in the meeting.She opened her eyes and flashed a smile to them before parting her lips to speak. “Thank you for the question, as the Technology Innovation Coordinator, I would be pivotal in supporting the Head of Technology Innovation and ensuring the smooth execution of the Tech Hub’s projects.”Jane looked up at her when she began speaking, surprise to see she has no fear in her eyes and only boldness in them, her eyes spark with a sense of pride that the silence she has expected Katherine to be was covered with this great speech.Katherine continued. “My strong organizational and communication skills, coupled with my knowledge of both marketing and technology, would enable me to contribute significantly to the Tech Hub’s success in driving Innovation and technological advancement within Swift
Katherine walked out of the impressive Swift Enterprise Inc. building, her heart still racing from the tense encounter with Jane, the board of directors and Alexander Swift. Drawing a sharp breath, she glanced up at the towering structure, an epitome of power and success, and couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. She shook her head, trying to dispel the negative thoughts swirling in her mind."I am nothing outside, a stranger no one even knows. Without standing next to Alexander, no one will know I am his wife," she muttered to herself, her lips forming a faint pout. The weight of her marriage, which seemed more like a business transaction than a loving union, was becoming increasingly suffocating.“This should be a blessing,” Her eyes shifted to the parking lot, expecting to see her usual chauffeur-driven car, but to her surprise, there was no vehicle waiting for her, nor was there a bodyguard by her side."A simple life," she breathed with a hint of a smile. "Alexander must feel
Katherine's heart raced as she sat on the bus stop bench, anxiously awaiting Robin's arrival. A mix of guilt, fear, and curiosity consumed her as she wondered how he had discovered her secrets.Her mind raced back to the time when they were friends in high school, Robin was the only one close to him even when she has rejected him when he asked her to the dance with him to prom, although Carlos was her last date on prom, he left abruptly without saying goodbye to her.Robin was the only person who she had left and he hated Carlos for abandoning her, yet even at that, he still loved her, although she doesn’t, he still does anything for her.She could recall how they both shared everything with each other after Carlos left, he became her close friend and even attended her parents burial, but she knew she couldn’t give him the feelings he wanted, and they were total opposite of each other as they never seem to agree.He wasn’t one to hold secret, no, if he finds out about this marriage, a
Robin was silent for a while since he was taken aback by her snapping, he swallowed hard and exhaled sharply, he knew there was more to this than he knew, he wants to find out, he wish he knew earlier, that way he would have stopped her from the marriage.Robin nodded, and leaned close as he helped her fasten her seatbelt, she looked at him. "I'll be here for you, Katherine.” He leaned back and looked at her. “But you also need to come clean with all these one of these days.” He told her.Katherine knew he was right, and she knew one day all of these would be over, maybe in the future when she divorced she could tell him everything and also tell Alexander about her real parent.“Tell me your address, I will take you home.” Robin decided not the question her anymore, and Katherine just leaned forwards and imputed the address, she knew Robin was someone trustworthy although he is a hacker, he wouldn’t be any threat to her nor her husband. As Robin drove her home, he pulled over at the
Katherine stepped into the grand mansion, she glanced around and let out a sigh, her heart heavy with disappointment and frustration. It had been only one night since she and Alexander arrived here, and already, the weight of their strained relationship burdened her soul.She couldn't help but recall the promise he had made to his mother about sharing the room with her, a promise that seemed hollow and insincere now.She climbed upstairs and walked into the room, her heart was heavy, she stopped in-between the two rooms, the one she slept in last night and the main bedroom, drawing a sharp breath she walked into the main room and glanced around it.“I know there is no way he could keep that promise.” She shut her eyes momentarily recalling the look he gave to her when he spoke about finding out they slept separately. “He doesn’t believe me.” She exhaled sharply.As she stood in the room, memories of Jane's words about working at the branch company played in her mind, and the look Alex