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
Vivian stood in her newly adorned boutique, her heart filled with excitement and anticipation. The ground opening of her boutique was just a week away, and she couldn't wait to share her passion for fashion with the world. As she prepared the invitation list, Vivian carefully penned the invitations to the grand opening of her boutique. The boutique had been her dream for years, and now, it was finally becoming a reality. The event was scheduled for next week, and she wanted it to be perfect, inviting friends, family, and esteemed guests from the community.As she sealed each envelope, her thoughts wandered to Marcus, her supportive and caring boyfriend. She knew he was the one she wanted by her side on this momentous occasion, and he was one person she couldn’t miss inviting.With a smile on her face, Vivian sat down at her desk and reached for her phone, she started composing the invitation to Marcus. She poured her heart into the message, expressing her excitement about the boutiqu
The clock on the wall struck the end of the workday, and Alexander, still immersed in reviewing financial reports, heard a gentle knock on his office door.He sighed softly, realizing that his mother had appointed a new secretary for him today – a decision he didn't entirely agree with, but since she said he needed one and she had handpicked the best, he has no choice but to work with her."Come in," he called out, his voice somewhat distant.The door opened, and Caroline, the newly appointed secretary, stepped into the room. She was a young woman with a warm smile and an air of professionalism that seemed to contrast with Alexander's stoic demeanor.Today was her first day at work, and she was eager to make a good impression on the company's Vice-president, even though she had sensed his initial coldness, yet she knew she has to work hard and be perfect just like the president has asked her to."Mr. Swift," Caroline said respectfully, "it's time to go home. I've prepared all the nece
Alexander drew a sharp breath and took off his coat, then he turned towards the living room, hoping that a moment of solace would grant him the courage he needed.In the living room, a maid approached him, her eyes respectful but filled with curiosity. "Mr. Swift, would you like your dinner served now?" she asked."Yes, please," Alexander replied, his voice firm yet tired, he glanced at his wrist watch, he still felt it was odd that Katherine would actually leave, that was one thing he didn’t want to concern himself with, but his thought keeps going back to the closet that was empty with her clothes."Very well, sir. I'll have it brought to the dining room right away," the maid said before leaving.As she turned to walk away, Alexander hesitated for a moment before asking, "Is Katherine home?" He raised his cold gaze and they met the maids, but she quickly lowered her gaze.The maid nodded politely. "Yes, Mr. Swift. I served her sweet biscuit earlier in the room opposite the main room
The dinner had been a tense affair, leaving Katherine feeling even more isolated and uncertain about her relationship with Alexander. As she walked into the room they were supposed to share, she couldn't help but notice that something was amiss. There was no cozy couch in the room, leaving only the grand bed in the center.Katherine hesitated for a moment, wondering if Alexander would allow her to share the bed with him, despite their strained marriage. I wonder if he'll let me sleep on the bed with him tonight, he had made me move back in here with him, if he didn’t let me sleep on the same bed with him on our honeymoon, would he let me use the bed with him this time because of the promise he made to his mother? Taking a deep breath, she decided to confront the situation and find out where she would lay since there was no couch in here like there has been in the hotel room.As she turned around, Alexander stepped out of the bathroom, his demeanor distant and unyielding. He looked at
The morning sun bathed the dining room in a warm glow as Alexander and Katherine sat down for breakfast. The atmosphere was tense, the unspoken tensions from their previous conversation in the bedroom still lingering between them.As they ate in silence, Alexander couldn't shake the desire to speak with her, she was always the first to talk to him whenever he gets her angry, but this time she was cold, not looking at his eyes, she had dressed into a professional outfit, one that she has handpicked for her first day at work.He wanted to converse, anything than to see the hardened expression on her face, although he didn’t want to care about her anger, but she was the least person he wanted to see this way, even if he was cold and even if he struggled to express it.With a hint of nervousness, he looked up at her. “Katherine, I could let you ride to work today in my car if you'd like. It's no trouble for me.” He said sipping a glass of water.Katherine glanced at him. What are you play