Katherine hummed in her sleep, as she tried to roll onto her stomach but met an obstacle. Her brows creased, her eyelids twitching before she slowly opened her eyes. It was at that moment she realized she wasn't lying on her not so big but comfy bed. The memories of yesterday's unexpected events began to flood her mind."Aahh..." she gasped, as she hurriedly sat up. It just occurred to her that her boss was supposed to be the one sleeping on the sofa. She slowly tilted her head to the side and saw the man sitting behind his desk, his face serious and concentrated as he stared at his computer screen. It was as if he had never drunk to oblivion last night. She felt her body shudder as she shrunk in feat trying to make herself less visible.'Does it mean he doesn't experience a hangover?' she wondered, remembering the few times she'd had to deal with piercing headaches and other effects after drinking an excess of alcohol. Clearly, she was astonished by the man's calm and immersed in
"Sir, do you need anything?" Katherine asked, as she approached Rock's desk, a smile on her face. He paused the movement of his hand as he looked up at her, a warm smile dangling at the corners of his lips."Yes, Mrs. Whites. Is the report ready?""Aww... someone is now being enthusiastic about his work." Katherine coed. "Tell me, did an angel visit you in your dream last night?" she teased."Don't forget that I'm still your boss. Do you want to lose your job?""No sir, the report is ready and I'm here with it." She stood properly and adjusted herself before dropping the file on the table. The room suddenly fell into silence as the two stared momentarily at each other before bursting into laughter."You really scared me with that cold mean voice of yours" Katherine said, glaring at her boss."Why? Are you afraid of losing the friendly side of your boss, huh?" Rock chuckled, raising an eyebrow at his secretary."Of course, I'm very scared. Please, don't revert to that side ever again.
Rock was silent, brows slightly creased, eyes lazily staring at the lips of each person that had an opinion to give with no interest in them. They were obviously saying something important but he didn't care at the moment. He kept tapping his finger impatiently under the large conference table, hoping the boring meeting could end sooner. There were many voices in the room, laying down their thoughts and ideas about the new business project, but the only voice that seemed to penetrate into his hazy mind, occupying it, was that of his secretary. The picture of her teary innocent blue eyes kept flashing vividly in his head, causing him to lose concentration on the meeting. He didn't know why he was like this or why the thought of his secretary had him on edge and restless. However, he kept blaming himself for making her cry. If only he hadn't let anger take over him. This was his thought as he continued to think of ways to get her to forgive him. Does it really matter? She was his em
Upon getting to his office, Jason slumped on his chair. His mood was sour and gloomy as he stared at the window with a frown on his face. It just occurred to him that he didn't have the right to poke into others' business when he didn't even know how to confront his own problem.Sighing deeply, he picked up a pen on the desk and started playing with it. Coming back to his lonely office made him remember his predicament-he could only think about his secretary, which was obviously strange, by the way. He had his own problems and even though he's been trying to appear to be cool, he's really troubled deep down. He didn't know how to go about it or what to do. It was becoming too much of a headache for him.Dropping the pen on the desk, he stood up angrily as he walked over to the window with his hands in his trousers pockets. He sighed as he looked into the distance. "Isn't it funny that a playboy like me could easily fall so hard.... for my secretary? When did this crazy feeling even
Following the location that was sent to her, Katherine blinked confusedly when she paused in front of a fancy restaurant. Her mouth and eyes were wide open as she stared at the building- one of the best places to eat in the city according to the articles for those who could afford it. She'd have to look at the location once again to make sure that she wasn't at the wrong place. But after taking a look at it for the hundredth time, she was reassured that she wasn't mistaken. That was when she finally made the move as she headed into the massive building.Restaurants like this were outside of her league and the only way she could access them was if she accompanied Rock to some of his meetings. But right now, she was sure that he had no appointment with anyone. Well, it was normal for people like Rock to wine and dime in such an expensive place. But then..."Why would he invite me to such a place?" Not knowing what to think at all, she decided to push her thoughts away as she just ke
KATHERINE I kept thinking over what happened between me and my boss as I walked home. Unlike me, I felt less excited about going home today. I couldn't help wanting to see him before going but he never showed up at the office. A little part of me blames myself for running away like that. He was just trying to apologize, but who does that by ordering the whole restaurant? Sighing deeply, I just shook my head as I tried to unlock the door. But then the door was suddenly flung open, causing me to flinch in surprise."Are you ready to come inside now?" I saw Hannah grinning at me. "You startled me, Hannah." I glared at her while griping my chest. "And why so?" she asked, raising her brows suspiciously at me. "The last time I checked, you're not the only tenant in this apartment." "Why are you home so early?" I asked, ignoring the teasing smile on her face. It's obvious she wanted to make fun of my frustrated expression. Shee just chuckled, opening the door wider as I walked in. "
Yawning lazily, Katherine slowly drank the cup of hot coffee. She really didn't want to come to work today, but she'd forced herself to do so."Hi""Oh hi," she quickly replied, a smile on her face as she turned to face the owner of the voice. But her expression instantly changed when she saw Rock standing not far from her, two hands in his pocket as he stared at her."Didn't get enough sleep?" he asked.'Yes, I couldn't. Whose fault was it?' she silently rolled her eyes inwardly before opening her mouth."Good morning, sir. I didn't see you coming. Do you want me to prepare coffee for you?" she asked, an awkward smile on her face."No," Rock said. "I have had one already.""Yes you have." Katherine nodded, looking down. She felt awkward standing in front of the man after what had happened between them the other day. And why was he staring at her this way? Although she was looking away, she could feel his gaze all over her, making her blush, butterflies exploding in her stomach. Just
Walking into his quiet, haunted-looking home, Rock couldn't help shrieking at the silence of the house. The loneliness was killing him, but what could he do? He sighed as he made his way towards the stairs. It's almost four months already, but the whole place still brought him sadness. The memories were still there. That's why he doesn't like coming home and prefers staying in the hotel. It was his, so he could stay there for as long as he wanted. But once in a while, he will come home.Even though coming here brought him sad memories, he vowed never to leave the house.Sighing deeply, he headed for the bathroom.He quickly took a cold shower, and by the time he was done his phone had already rang several times.He picked up the phone, plunging on the couch in his room before dialing the number."Why are you calling me at this time?" he spat coldly."Brother," he heard Jason's slurring voice."You only call me that when you're frustrated over something. What is it? Are you spending
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