The word 'tread' carefully has been ringing a bell in Rock's head ever since he lazily crawled out of bed.How could he have the strength to get up when he'd been blessed with a wonderful dream?Yes, he'd dreamed about Katherine, his secretary.But when he thought of meeting her in reality, he didn't hesitate anymore, as he'd quickly bathed and left the house, not even bothering to have breakfast.Sighing deeply, Rock shook his head. His feelings for her are getting enormous, and it's scary.But what could he do? He couldn't just deny himself this euphoric feeling. In fact, the thought of her is like an intoxicating wine, and he didn't mind drinking this fine wine. She's slowly growing on him.Now, he could smile again.Rock shifted in his position beside the window with his hands in his trousers pocket, his deep, charming gray orbs looking so lost in thought as they stared down at the bustling city. A hint of a smile was tugging at the corners of his alluring lips. His dark hair was
As the time for lunch approached, Katherine found herself getting nervous and agitated, which was unlike her. Having lunch with her boss was like a dream come through, but instead of being excited, she was damped with a feeling of fear. Everything was happening so fast in an unexpected way, and it scared the hell out of her. This is like one in a million opportunity, but why was she hesitating? "Why do you look so worked up and gloomy? What is wrong?" Beth suddenly walked over to Katherine and asked as she noticed her abnormal behavior. 'Something is definitely wrong, not that you will ever know.' she mumbled under her breath before throwing the seemingly cheerful Lady a suspicious glance. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Beth asked, feeling like she'd done something wrong. "Why do you suddenly look so excited and happy? I thought you were unhappy and regretted coming to work here? You weren't this bubbly a few hours ago." Katherine felt that something was fishy as she fur
Katherine was practically screaming in her head as she kept thinking about what happened between her and Rock. It was as if she would explode from happiness and urgently needed to share this news with someone. Only one person came to mind. Unable to contain her excitement, she decided to text Hannah, who happened to be available at that moment, and the two headed for the restroom. "What happened?" Hannah asked the instant they were in the room.Katherine decided to check the cubicles to make sure that they were alone. After making sure that it was just the two of them, she finally felt at ease as she looked back at Hannah, who was burning with curiosity. "Promise me that you won't scream or make any loud noise, and your voice must remain hushed." Katherine said, making sure to keep her friend under control before spilling the gist."I promise," Hannah hurriedly agreed, obviously driven by the spirit of curiosity.Katherine looked around before moving closer to her friend, "We almos
The moment Rock landed at the airport, his straight face suddenly lit up with excitement. Otis couldn't help staring at his boss through the rear-view mirror, surprise on his face. He couldn't understand what was happening to his boss. Instead of appearing tired and drowsy after his long journey, he looked more excited and over the moon, which was unlike him. It was as if he couldn't wait to see someone. Unaware of the suspicious look on his driver's face, Rock slowly took out a box from his suit pocket, his eyes filled with affection and merry as he stared at the shining fancy-looking box. He slowly opened it, the smile on his handsome face widening as he raised a hand to touch the necklace with 'K' initial.He specifically got it for her, and he couldn't wait to give it to her. After staring admiringly at the necklace for a while, he finally put it back in his pocket before looking at Otis, who quickly looked away. "Step on it," he instructed."Yes sir," Ot
After a well deserved wait, the closed door was finally opened, as the two ladies walked back into the room where Rock had been waiting.Rock felt his heartbeat skip at the sight of his beloved secretary, his eyes widening with shock and admiration as he stared at the stunning beauty before him like he'd lost his mind. Within a short time, his secretary was transformed into a model from a magazine. The long dusty pink cowl-neck slit dress she wore fitted her perfectly along with her silver heels, her long blonde hair was parted on the side. She looked like a goddess.Katherine, who had been studying her boss' expression, miscalculated the man's reaction. She swallowed hard in apprehension, an awkward smile on her face as she got close to him. "H-how d-do I look sir?" she looked shyly into the man's eyes and stuttered. But the man remained silent as he continued to stare at her with mouth wide open. "D-do I look weird?" Katherine asked, her voice sounding like panic, causing the man
"Look who is here. Rock, I thought you wouldn't come," a man in a black and white suit asked as he walked over to Rock, while holding Rose's hand."Declan, I know you didn't expect me to show up." Rock smirked. "But what to do? I'm already here. Salvador is our friend, and we have to be there for him." he added. "Yeah, you're right," Declan agreed. He looked at Rose, before looking back at Rock with an awkward smile on his face. "You already know the woman with me. I don't need to introduce you two. Isn't that your secretary?" Declan added, his suspicious eyes trailed on Katherine, who was trying hard to appear less visible. "It's good to know that your brain and sight are wonderful. Just don't stare at her too much. The one you have is enough." Rock replied, glaring at his friend."Of course," Declan laughed. "I wouldn't mess with her until she comes to me willingly.""This time around I will bury you alive whether you're guilty or not." Rock threatened, causing the other to shi
A loud thud was heard from the pool area, and everyone around instantly turned to look with confusion on their faces. Even the ones inside heard the commotion outside and rushed out to see. "Oh, it's so cold!" Katherine whimpered while shivering. She was forced to sober up the moment she was submerged in icy cold water. She wiped her face with her hand, glaring at Rose who'd a smug grin on her face. "What is wrong with you?" she growled."What do you mean? Weren't you the one who pushed me into the pool? You think I will go down alone without you?" Rose huffed, rolling her eyes nonchalantly. "What are you saying?" Katherine blinked confusedly at the crazy lady. "Why are you acting so innocent? You've succeeded in separating me and my husband, and now you want to drown me in the pool too? Do you wish for me to disappear from this world that badly?"The moment Rose said this, gasps and whispers filled the air as the onlookers stared at Katherine with disgust written on their faces. I
Rock looked at his watch and sighed before focusing back on the screen of his computer. It was getting late, but he still didn't want to go home yet. That house was too empty and lonely for him. He just wished to see one particular face right now . But why was he hesitating?Rock couldn't tell what was wrong with him, but no matter how much he tried to remove the thoughts of her from his head, he just couldn't stop thinking about her. It keeps getting worse day by day, and it's as if there's an invincible thread pulling him towards her. He couldn't break free no matter how much he tried. His feeling towards her right now is scary. He just wanted her to be around him, talk to him and make jokes about little things while he just watched her. In just how many months, he's already smitten by her. What's more scary is that he understands all these feelings flowing through him. He didn't need any seer to tell him what they meant. But as someone that couldn't even maintain a marriag
One year later. Sitting on a chair in the garden with my eyes trained on one little child and a bigger one as they played, I couldn't help grinning with excitement on my face. It was hilarious watching Rock on his fours as he gave Justin a piggyback, and if he delayed, Justin would flog his back, making him move faster. Who knew that the mighty grumpy CEO would become such a devoted man for his family? It felt surreal and wonderful. It felt like a dream come through seeing the man of my dream and my child playing like two kids while I watched. We are now a complete family after three years of me crying in pain and sorrow. While I was reminiscing about the past, I didn't know when my hand went over to the ring on my finger as I began to caress it out of habit.Yes, Rock did propose to me. It was last month, on a loving, cool evening, when he'd gotten on his knee and asked if I would marry him with a ring in his hand. He had insisted that he wanted us to have an official weddin
Deciding that it was best to just avoid Rock, Katherine hurriedly headed for the door. Although their son might have made their relationship turn around positively, it still felt surreal and strange, making things a little awkward between them. However, her hand was suddenly captured before she could reach the door, causing her to halt her movement. "What is it?" Katherine quirked her brows up in confusion.'What was I even expecting from her? That she will run into my arms with excitement and hug me after everything? Hmph...' Rock shook his thoughts to the back of his mind as he looked at Katherine with a gloomy expression."I just want us to have a good talk", he proposed, releasing his grip on her."Why?" 'Is she still mad at me?' Rock couldn't help but reason with himself as he heard the sound of her voice. Katherine shivered slightly as she was beginning to feel uncomfortable under Rock's burning and unwavering gaze. No matter how much she tried to lie to her
After rescuing Justin, Rock took Katherine and his son back to his house. Katherine couldn't help feeling weird as she stepped into the house she'd once lived in once again. She was in the same room she'd once stayed in and, to her surprise, everything was still the same. She didn't even have to bother about what to wear because all the clothes and other things the man had angrily gotten for her were still intact. She'd expected the man to do away with everything after her disappearance. "Why's all this still here?" she whispered to herself in shock. "Mom, what are you mumbling about? I want to sleep." Justin suddenly screamed, taking his mother out of her head.Katherine chuckled as she quickly closed the closet and turned to look at her son who was sitting on the bed while staring confusedly at her."I wasn't saying anything, honey. Why don't you go to sleep? You've eaten and bathed. What more do you want?" she walked over to the fuming boy on the bed and gave his head a loving
Katherine and Rock got to the location Rose had specified with Alex. It was in an underground garage. Katherine was the first to get down from the car. She bit her lip, tears filling her eyes as she saw her son. "Mom," the boy screamed as she saw his mother. He tried to run towards Katherine, but Rose prevented him, causing him to start crying. "Let him go." Katherine spat coldly. "Not when I haven't seen what I want," Rose snorted. "Let the child go. " Alex said, causing Rose to shudder as she quickly released the child, while Justin quickly rushed into his mother's open arms. "Baby," Rose called out, as she rushed into Alex's arms. "I have missed you so much." "Let's go," Alex said, as he wriggled away from the woman. He headed straight to Rose's car, taking his position in the passenger's seat. "Oh OK," Rose nodded in bewilderment, as she speechlessly strolled over to the car. She couldn't understand why she was getting cold treatment from Alex. However, she quickly turne
Rock's eyes turned red as he looked back at Katherine, who was glaring speechlessly at him. He silently took a step closer to her, while she took some wary ones back. Rock suddenly stretched his hand and swiftly held onto her waist as he pulled her into his arms, hugging her tight while nuzzling her neck."I missed you." Katherine hissed, as she wriggled in his arms trying to free herself, and while she was struggling so hard, coupled with the fact that Rock was a little tipsy, he lost his balance and the two landed on the floor with Katherine on his body. "Ahh..." they grunted in pain. Katherine was atop the man, and their faces were so close that they could feel each other's warm breath.Katherine, whose eyes were tightly shot, slowly opened them and almost freaked out by their position. She hurriedly tried to get off the man, but Rock prevented her by abruptly capturing her lips with his as he kissed her deeply and hungrily. However, he was forced to let go when he felt wetnes
"Mr. Figo." Dr. Steve shivered as Rock sat on the chair opposite his desk. He was surprised when he got a call from Rock, it was like a dream. He never expected that Rock would ever come to visit him and with the way his eyes were so cold and void of any soft emotion, the doctor couldn't help but silently gulp down in fright. He could already feel a bad premonition of this unexpected visit from Rock."Why do you look so startled to see me? I made an appointment before coming," Rock said, folding his arms to his chest as he leaned back against the chair. "I know." Dr. Steve chuckled, trying to hide his uneasiness. "I'm just shocked because it's been a while.""With the status of my health, can I impregnate a woman?" Rock suddenly leaned close and said as he decided to cut to the chase. "I saw a child that resembled me. And I slept with his mother prior to our parting a few years back." Dr. Steve was taken aback by the unexpected question, as he didn't know whether to say the truth or
After relocating back to her hometown, Katherine decided to open her own business. She was inside her flower shop, when a chime sounded from the front of the store. She came out from the back store to attend to her customer. But then, she suddenly froze seeing the face she hadn't expected to see ever again in her life.Rock also stood there speechlessly and their gazes locked, longingly. Time suddenly stopped as the two stared into each other's eyes. Katherine was the first to realize herself, as her mood instantly changed."What do you want?" She spat coldly, with no form of emotion on her beautiful face. "Are we going to pretend that you don't know me?" Rock felt a pang in his chest. She had turned colder than he knew her. She's like a different person. "Are we going to pretend that you're nothing but a customer?" Katherine threw back. Apparently, she wasn't ready to be bothered at all."Mom, is that my dad?" Justin suddenly asked, rushing out from where he was. He held onto hi
In his office, Rock felt troubled and restless as he paced back and forth in the room. He had been lost in his thoughts and dying of curiosity ever since that very day he had run into Katherine and the little boy at his brother's wedding. The image of the little boy had refused to vanish from his memories. It's so vivid and each time he closed his eyes, he would see him gripping him with his innocent blinking eyes. Rock didn't even know how Katherine had managed to vanish from the wedding with her child. He tried looking for her even at the reception party, but she was nowhere to be found. It was as if she had disappeared into thin air with her son.He took out his phone and dialed a number."Mr. Figo." a voice was heard from the other end of the call. "Where are you?" Rock asked, his voice serious, indicating that he wasn't in the mood for any joke."I'm in my office, of course." Greg replied, while chuckling. "What is it? Why do you sound so grumpy?""I need you to fin
Three Years Later."Kat," Hannah screamed with excitement while waving her hand as she saw Katherine, who also had a smile on her face. The two quickly rushed into each other's arms as they hugged so tightly while swinging from side to side and were only forced to pull away by a little hand that suddenly tapped on Katherine's side. Katherine and Hannah slowly looked down and saw round eyes staring at them with a pout and smiled. The little guy felt left out from the look on his face."Justin." Hannah's smile widened as she crouched down to meet the kid's level while patting his hair lovingly."I missed you," the kid said before rushing into Hannah's arms to get his own long-awaited hug, while Katherine burst into laughter."Oh so adorable" Hannah chuckled as she carried the kid in her arms, teasing his smooth cheek. "I miss you more,""The car is over there" Hannah pointed, taking the lead with Justin still in her arms, while Katherine followed."Why did you come to pick me up? You c