Dylan walked through a dark hallway with his eyes fixed on the road like that of a cat. Even while it was dark, he could see clearly where he was headed to.Oh, he couldn’t wait to arrive his destination. Dylan had always made it his principle to stick to his business and not poke-nose in the affairs of Katrina. Well, until it involved his kids.He knew Lucy was a slimy bitch who despised Katrina for reasons known to her. He quite frankly didn’t care what the bitch had against his wife. But she had crossed the line when she had attacked his kids.Dylan had never thought he would ever be protective of anyone the way he had become of his kids. Especially since until a few weeks ago, he didn’t even know he had them and yet he had grown so attached to them.It was highly unacceptable for Lucy to think she could toy with his kids and get away with it.He stopped at the entrance, the darkness disgusting him where light shone on a figure tied to the chair. Dylan smiled at the sleeping figur
Dylan felt bad for Katrina’s outburst. He could not blame her for how she felt. She had angrily left with the kids in her car, not bothering about him.When Dylan finally got home, the house was eerily quiet. He had been scared for a minute that Katrina had left with the kids. He strolled to the kids room to find them fast asleep on their beds.Dylan gave a sigh of relief as he walked towards his room. He halted when he was close to Katrina’s room. He didn’t have a doubt that she was inside since the kids were in.He contemplated with himself on knocking on the door and after a few minutes he gave in.Katrina opened the door with a glare on her face. She had been waiting for her nanny Dalia to honor the invitation she had given her but Dalia was yet to show up.Her face scrunched up in annoyance when she met Dylan outside her room. Katrina stared at him without uttering a word.Dylan realized she was giving him the silent treatment. He composed himself, hoping Katrina would see the si
Katrina woke up feeling a lot better. Waking up to her two children tucked under her arms was one of the best feelings in the world. She felt more relaxed and within her elements. She felt like the Katrina she was until Dylan had thrusted himself into her life.Without the nanny, Katrina was more than happy to help her kids get ready. They took quite a lot of time but it was fun. The way Joanna would run around with the bed covers while Jeremy somehow had his car toy with him, tracing it everywhere in her room.It had been a real battle before she had been able to get them to brush their teeth, before helping them with their bath.Once done, they all headed downstairs for breakfast like old times. Only this time, it wasn’t going to just be the three of them seated for breakfast. Dylan was already seated at the head of the table with a coffee in head, reading a newspaper.Katrina was quite shocked since she didn’t know anyone still read the newspaper. After all they lived in a digital
Katrina had prepared Joanna and Jeremy for their ballet dance which was going to be happening in four hours. Every year, Katrina had enrolled her kids in a ballet fundraising scheme for children.For the fundraising, the kids would dance to different ballet tunes, showcasing their skills as a ballet dancer and every year Katrina made sure they attended/Not because they were doing it for charity but because her kids genuinely enjoyed doing it. Joanna would dance around in her ballet dress and sandals, screaming at the top of her voice that she was a ballet princess and today was no different as Katrina tried to get them ready.She quickly sent a text to Dylan, reminding him of the event. It was something which meant a lot to the kids and Joanna with Jeremy haven’t stopped gloating about how their daddy would he present to watch them.Only few dads ever showed up to the event. The hall was always crowded with parents. 80% women and 20% men which was a poor number compared to the number
The event went by quicker than expected. The children had given their routine dance, poems, riddles which they had made the parents answer and then a final dance to close the event.And Katrina was proud that her children had participated in every single presentation that had been displayed for the event. They both stood out and on several occasion when she glanced at Dylan, he wore a proud look on his face.One could see his ego boost up by the fact that his kids were the most talented on the stage. Joanna had even made the crowd almost tear up and mother’s coo at Dylan at the final dance when she threw him a kiss, making a heart with her hands.Dylan had caught the kiss, placing it on his cheek before making the same heart sign and Katrina had unconsciously found herself smiling at the scene. To anyone outside, they were the perfect family and maybe they were to their kids too. But Katrina knew better.“I’ll head out back to get the kids.” Katrina said standing up with the rest pare
The next morning Katrina had gotten up earlier than usual to get ready. She was eager to see her new company and also investigate who had bought it for her. She did her best to avoid Dylan as she hurried to her kids room to give them a kiss on the cheek before Martha took over. As she approached the living room, she met Dylan seated on the sofa with a cup of coffee and an iPad on his hand.Katrina didn’t bother saying hello to him. She was going to walk past him when he stopped her.“Good morning wife. I hope you had a lovely night.” Dylan said staring at Katrina’s back.Katrina turned slowly to face Dylan, her eyes bland with any emotion. “Good morning to you too Dylan. I hope you had a better night than mine.” Katrina replied before turning and walking as fast as she could before Dylan would initiate a conversation.Katrina had met her assistant Sheila at a restaurant. She sighted Sheila seated at the far end of the restaurant and she went to meet her, taking a seat opposite her.
Dylan blinked at the glittering ring Katrina was holding. He wasn’t surprised that she had found it because he had not been intending to hide it from her. He just wished she would’ve found it later than now.“That doesn’t answer my question Katrina.” Dylan said, ignoring Katrina’s question.Katrina was dumbstruck at how smoothly Dylan had ignored her. He was acting as if she was crazy for asking him why Lucy’s ring was in his possession.“Well at least we now know why you wouldn’t want anyone in your room.” Katrina said with venom in her voice as she threw the ring on the floor. She hoped it would get lost in his room so that the cops would take him for Lucy’s disappearance when they decide to search the house.“Katrina...” Dylan voiced out trying to stop her from leaving but it was too late, Katrina had walked out of his room, leaving the door ajar.Katrina avoided Dylan like a plague for the next few days. They had finally greeted the New Year without a sign of Lucy. Katrina had ke
Katrina’s eyes fluttered as she woke up. She looked around and realized she was in her room at the house. It confused her how big her question was answered when Dylan walked in.Her countenance changed immediately when she recalled what had happened. She had rescued Lucy and in return Lucy had attacked her.“Mummy. You’re awake.” Joanna said.Katrina’s eyes snapped to her daughter who was cocooned by her side. She smiled at Joanna, kissing her on the head. She turned to see that Jeremy was fast asleep.Dylan was surprised and glad to see that Katrina was awake.his guard had called him to tell him of Lucy’s escape and a strange woman injured where he had kept Lucy. He had been shocked to find out it was Katrina.“How are you feeling?.” Dylan asked Katrina as he set down a glass of water.Katrina glared at the glass before taking her eyes back to Dylan. She was thirsty so she took the water, emptying it as she drank to her satisfaction.She refused to give Dylan a reply, ignoring his qu
Dylan was filled with rage as he walked into Mr. Gerald Mickelson's room. Never did anyone think he would be this angry with his own grandfather.Not until this moment, that he barged into the house looking all worked up and extremely angry with his grandfather. He had thought there would be maybe a strong chemistry between his grandfather and Katrina.Perhaps, so he thought, they would try to bond so well. But what he didn't know was the fact that things would get this messy. Messy to a state that he would have to be in the middle of both his dad and wife, Katrina.And now that things had gotten to this level, he decided to speak to his dad, if not for anything, he wanted Katrina to be respected and treated as a part of the family and not just as the mother of his kids.When she brought up the idea of divorce, he became certain that things would never work out, and he was very mad at his grandfather, since he knows he's the only one who would pull off something like this.The maids a
Katrina twisted her face sadly,her eyes roamed all over the room for the tenth time. Everything seemed very displeasing to her. Right now, she wished she could change everything that had happened, if not for anything, for the sake of her children.She wallowed more in pain when her head rang with pain. She tried to sit but only groaned painfully. As much as she tried to forget everything happening around her, she was too broken to let it go, too hurt to think of other things.She weaved her eyes spontaneously towards the door, and her eyes caught a glimpse of Dylan. She hissed, rolled her eyes, and tried to turn to the other side of the bed with Mr. Gerald Mickelson's words constantly ringing in her ears.When she gazed at him the second time, she couldn't help but let every one of Mr. Gerald Mickelson's words stick into her heart. She had wished she didn't have to be an illegitimate child; she had wished things were different, and that way, maybe, just maybe, she would be accepted in
The next day at the office, Katrina had a really hectic one. The mannequins Dylan ordered were brought, including the sewing and designing machineries.So, Katrina had to put them in place. It was a really busy Moment for her, she even had to cancel so many of her meetings and focus on what she was doing at the moment. She knew for sure that she'd close late from the office so she informed Dylan beforehand.Dylan promised to pick her up once he was also done at the office.Katrina and Dylan were so hardworking and they still managed to find time for their kids. Katrina watched as the mannequins were placed beside each other at the display room so she counted them all. There were about a hundred of them.Katrina was stunned at how intentional Dylan was concerning her, she even managed to check the prices per one online. They were highly expensive, she didn't even know how else to pay him back for his kindness.Katrina was super excited to see her fashion house slowly becoming a reality
The sun rays escaped into the room through the little opening on the golden linen curtains, and it hit directly on Dylan's face. The moment he opened his eyes, he quickly looked at the other side of the bed searching for Katrina who was not in bed.He had felt her absence, making him curious to know where she was. He got up and wrapped a robe around his body heading outside the bedroom. Just as he reached the door, he noticed it push open and Katrina walked inside with a tray and two mugs containing hot coffee.She'd woken up earlier and head to the kitchen in order to prepare a meal for them to eat, but when she got to the kitchen she realized that there was no groceries except coffee so she made some for them since they both had alcohol last night.Katrina made her way to the drawer where she kept the tray on top. She moved closer to Dylan and gave him a kiss on the lips briefly, but he wanted more. He grabbed her waist and hugged her to himself, their skin slammed on each other sof
When they got back to the mansion, Dylan helped Katrina relieve the pain on her face using a cold water compress and a salve. She was grateful for his help but still tried to talk him out of his decision to cut off those men's limbs The thoughts of it scares her to the core and made her so uncomfortable. Katrina stared into Dylan's eyes, they were cold, more than they used to be.Clearly, he was so enraged, thinking of what she'd gone through in the hands of those perverts. Katrina also found out that Dylan had the houses in that areas burned down Incase they'd already taken her naked pictures and hid it somewhere so they'll all get destroyed.Dylan got up from the bed after he was done with giving Katrina her treatments. She tried to say something to him but he already left the bedroom heading outside without looking back or making a stop.Katrina was worried about Dylan, he was someone who didn't know how to manage his emotions except using violence. Katrina felt lost at the moment
Katrina arrived at the cafe about ten minutes later, she looked around going to recognize her potential client. The man sent his picture for her easy recognition but then she realized that none of the people there looked like him.Katrina wasn't in the mood to play games, although his offer seemed to good to be truth, she believed in it and accepted. But right now it was all looking like a scam.She turned back trying to leave , since she had a lot to do at the office, she didn't want to waste her time right there.Upon reaching the exit of the cafe, she saw a man approaching where she stood, near her car. She was silently staring at him, scanning him properly to ensure that she wasn't mistaking the identity “Miss Katrina?” He called out to her.“It's Mrs Mickelson to you, sir” she responded rudely, seeing him as one of the people in the society who never saw her as the wife of Dylan. Katrina frowned even after he apologized to her.“Can we please go inside and discuss now?” He sai
During the night after Katrina had completely settled down, she wore a flimsy nightwear and took a stroll outside the mansion.The evening breeze was cold and it brushed her hair backwards, she rubbed her shoulders gently, trying to calm the chills passing through her body.As soon as she reached outside, she stood near the veranda, staring up at the moon, leaning her left shoulder against the walls. Katrina couldn't stop thinking about what Dylan had narrated to her at the office concerning visiting his family soonEven though she had expected this moment to come earlier, she didn't think that it would be such a big deal until now when Dylan explained to her how bad his relationship with the family was.It all falls into how she was going to manage her relationship with them. According to Dylan, his grandfather was the main character and a hard nut to crack. She would somehow have to find out how to loosen his nut so it could favor her and the children. As it is, she was already fac
Dylan puts down the chop board and he proceeded to take an apron from he stand. Meanwhile Jeremy was at the living room sorting out his assignments, Joanna joined him in the kitchen.Although she barely knew how to cook, she could recall some of the foods her mother cooked for them back at Germany. Joanna narrated everything that she'd witnessed in Germany, how her mother struggled to get a job before registering for fashion school..The little girl seemed so proud of her mother, she had a lot of things to tell Dylan. Her stories made the cooking super slow but Dylan didn't mind, he loved keeping companies with her, she was a very genius kid and very talkative.Dylan tried to think and compare whom she took after. He knew that it was definitely not him, he was never a talkative in any period of his life. Not as a kid or growing up. Definitely it was Katrina, she would be the talkative one. Thinking about it, he smiled.Soon, dinner was done and served at the dining room. Dylan was a
While speeding down the highway in his car, Dylan got a text message from Katrina regarding the interior designers he employed to get a job done in her office. He suddenly diverted his drive to face the road leading to Katrina's company Dylan went in a full speed and in no time, he arrived there. As soon as he walked into the place, he witnessed the designers carrying out their jobs. The new furnitures he paid for were also set to be delivered into the offices and design room Dylan carefully observed in order to know what exactly he needed to buy to make the place completely for Katrina's use. He had it in mind to buy her some industrial seeming machine and others that were used for designs. Golden mannequins and also cloth racks.He quickly logged into his schedule app and set a reminder so he'd go there tomorrow with his assistant to get them. As he .ase his way towards her office, one of the interior designers noticed his presence and he quickly greeted, catching the attention i