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
A knock came on the door of the office of the manager and Carlos was a man in his late 20s, with a tall and lean physique that exuded a quiet strength glanced up from the file on his desk. “Yes, please come in.” He called out from inside and the door was pushed open as his secretary walked in in her high heels.“Mr. Carlos,” She called out as she approached his desk with a file in her hand.“Grace, what is the matter?” He asked her, he had a warm and genuine smile that could light up a room, and his eyes held a spark of curiosity and kindness. His wavy dark hair was often slightly tousled, giving him a relaxed and approachable appearance.“This is the file of the lady who is sent to work here with us, as you have requested.” She said and placed the file on his desk.“Oh, thank you Grace.” Carlos had a charismatic presence, and people were naturally drawn to him. He had a way of making others feel at ease with his friendly and easygoing demeanor. Despite his warm nature, there was a se
Robin sat nervously at his desk, fidgeting with a pen as he anticipated Carlos's arrival. He knew he was about to deliver news that would crush the hope Carlos had held and the one Katherine has held onto for so long. The weight of the lie he was about to tell weighed heavily on his conscience, but then he reassured himself that it was for their own good.As the door to his office opened, Carlos walked in, his eyes filled with a mix of anticipation and anxiety. He had returned to the country with one goal in mind – to find Katherine and reconnect with her.Carlos rushed over excitedly. "Hey, Robin! I heard from my secretary that you wanted to meet and speak to me, so tell me, did you find any information about Katherine?" He knew Robin would know about Katherine, and he was hoping Robin reach out to him since he was the hacker, and has always been since their time in high-school.Robin took a deep breath, knowing that his words would shatter Carlos's hopes. He hesitated for a moment b
As Carlos pulled over to the side of the road, his tears flowed freely, blurring his vision as he tried to process the overwhelming emotions. The news from Robin had hit him like a tidal wave - Katherine was no longer in the country. A mix of frustration, regret, and sadness consumed him, leaving him feeling lost and heartbroken.Sitting there in his car, memories of his time with Katherine in high school flooded his mind. They had been close friends, practically inseparable. Carlos recalled the laughter they shared, the secrets they confided in each other, and the countless moments of joy they experienced together.But as they grew older, his feelings for Katherine began to evolve beyond friendship. He cherished her radiant smile, the way her eyes sparkled when she laughed, and the warmth of her presence. He found himself yearning for more, wanting to take their relationship to another level, but he held back, afraid of risking their precious friendship until he had to leave with
Throughout the day, Katherine delved into the various projects and initiatives that the technology innovation team was working on. Her passion for the field grew and her eagerness to make a difference quickly became evident to her colleagues.She was suppose to meet the branch manager, but Grace has told her that he was absent, and she has directed her on things she was suppose to do and other things that she would be responsible for.Grace looked at Katherine impressed by what she has said and done in just a few hours, “Katherine, you've got some great ideas! I can tell you'll bring fresh perspectives to our projects.”Katherine looked at her and said modestly. "I'm just happy to be a part of this team. I believe in collaborative efforts, and I'm here to learn from all of you as well.”As the day progressed, Katherine started feeling more at ease with her new colleagues. They invited her to lunch, engaging in friendly conversations that helped ease the initial nerves of starting a ne
Alexander turned his gaze back to James. “You may both leave.” He ordered them and James nodded, turning his gaze to Katherine, he greeted her and told her goodnight before walking into the car, and they drove off.Alexander drew a sharp breath and approached Katherine, neither spoke a word. The silence was heavy, filled with unspoken emotions and unaddressed concerns.“Katherine…” Alexander first spoke, his voice soft and hesitant. “How was your first day?” He asked, his question almost amused her, normally he wouldn’t ask.“It was good.” She responded and turned to walk in.“Katherine…” He called out and she faced him, she waited for him to say what he wanted to say, but Alexander decided not to continue. “Let’s go in.” He told her and walked past her.She followed behind as they were both welcome by the maids. “Good evening Mr. Alexander, Good evening Ms. Katherine.”Katherine responded to them while Alexander nodded and headed up to the room. “Ms. Katherine, would you like us to s
Alexander entered the room, his steps slow and contemplative, his thoughts preoccupied with the silence Katherine has given him all evening, and how she has ignored him at the dining room. As he turned towards the balcony, the soft evening breeze gently caressed his face, carrying with it a mixture of warmth and uncertainty.There, seated on a chair, bathed in the soft glow of the moonlight, was Katherine, her attention engrossed in the phone call. Her laughter tinkled through the air, accompanied by the traces of smiles he had noticed earlier. His heart sank, and a wave of confusion and jealousy washed over him.He strained to hear her conversation, trying to catch any clues about the mysterious person on the other end of the line. The unfamiliar voice left him unsettled, and his forehead creased with concern.“She is smiling again, she smiling over the phone again, who could it be this time? Who is making her smile after she has lacked that all through this day?” He muttered to hims
Katherine's heart raced, her mind a whirlwind of emotions as she sat up on the bed, frozen in disbelief. Alexander's unexpected decision to share the same bed with her left her speechless, her hopes of spending the night in the other room dashed in an instant.This shouldn’t be happening, he should have told me to leave, that he would open the other room to me, that he doesn’t want to share the bed with me, what the heck is he doing now? What is he trying to prove? That he is stubborn, he wouldn’t bulge, what is wrong with him? Can’t you just let me win for one night?He chuckled softly at her surprised expression, and his eyes locked onto hers with an intensity that made her heart skip a beat. "We are married, Katherine. Sharing a bed is not uncommon between married couples," he said, his voice gentle yet teasing.Her forehead creased in confusion as she tried to process the situation. Her initial desire to seek distance now clashed with the reality of Alexander's presence beside her