NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2: CHAPTER 2
FLASHBACK
In a classy resturant Rowen was having lunch with his new investor, they were about leaving when a lady bumped into him.
Katherine was upset and down, her mother died weeks ago and she was still gloomy about it.
"Watch it" she shot at him
"Are you insane ma'am..." his P.A said but Rowen cut him short
"Do you know who I am miss" He said codly given her a scary look, she gulped down nothing but she was not ready to back down that easily.
"Who cares who you are, hmm, you cant just go around bumping into people just because you think so high of yourself" She said her anger flaring up.
"Mind your tone young lady, you are drawing unecessary attention" He said with gritted teeth. She looked around to see eyes on them, she then scoffed.
"Afraid to spoil your reputation huh, well next time make sure to use glasses" she said stepping closer to him.
"Young lady" He shouted squizing his hands to a ball
" What are you gonna do huh, Beat me " she said shouting crazily while his P.A held her.
She picked a glass of wine from the table and poured it on him. They was shock written on the faces of the onlookers.
Whispers came from every corner
"She is in big trouble, how could she do that to the world time Billionaire....
"I think she is a psycho, how can any one in their right mind do that, except they want a deathwish....
"Isn't that the daughter of Mr. Anderson, she is a disgrace to her family and lady hood...
Everyone gave her deadly stares and whispered enough for her to hear, she came back to her senses, adjusted her ruffled clothes and left quitly blaming her self for her ourtburst.
"How will i face anyone after this" she thought
END OF FLASHBACK
"What if he wanted me because of what i did, i already paid for my sins, i was humiliated by everyone around me , i had to travel out until the news came down before i came back here" She thought aloud chewing her nails in fustration, she does that anytime she is stressed.
She went to bed late trying to get some sleep but it was far from her. She later fell asleep by 3 am in the morning.
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Rowen is seen in his study room filing some documents, he sipped on his coffee two creamed sugar and hummed in delight, just how he likes it, his mom really knows how to look after him.
Minutes later his phone ringed, checking the caller ID he sighed clearly displeased.
"Good morning pa, how come you are up so early" he asked his tone deep and calm
" Have you forgoten you got those workaholic strengths from me?... Anyways i called to ask about the preparation as you know....
"Your not getting any younger and you need to see your great grand kids, i know, i know" Rowen said interrupting his Grandpa
" I see you know why i called, am assuming you alreasy found the girl, you have the killer looks, finding a girl wouldn't be a problem" Granpa Chris urged feeling displeased with Rowen
"I havent found the right one, am working on it" Rowen said massaging his temples
"That was what you have been saying since Diane cheated on you, life goes on boy, not all women are the same, dont you want this family legacy to continue" His granpa said trying to be more reasonable with him
"Pa, i could just adopt a kid or something" Rowen whined already tired of the topic
"Nonsence! I wont let any outsider continue this family legacy" he shot through the phone
"Get a wife and get her quickly before the end of this week" Pa Chris said and hung up. Rowen instantly became paranoid and pushed everything of his table.
He picked up his phone and called a maid to come clean up the mess.
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"Sweetheart honey, get up, we have a lot to do today" Mara the chiefs maid said while tapping on Katherine.
Katherine woke up, went to do her business and when she was done she went down stares.She greeted her dad and they eat in silence.
Later on she went to her room not in the mood to socialize.
Few minute later, a knock came on the door and the door was opened revealing one of the maids.
"Did i tell you to come in" Katherine said lazily.
" Im sorry ma'am, its just that have been standing there for quite sometime but you didnt reply and Master said to call you"she said her head bowed.
"Im sorry but i cant come right now, am busy, so get lost" she said hazily. The maid only noded and left to deliver the message.
Few minutes later, her door burst open
"Whose there, can't you knock" she asked without bothering to look at the door
" I sent for you, why didnt you come" Her father asked somewhat displeased with her current attitude towards him.
"....." she remained quite making him worry, he walked to the bed and sat at the extreme end.
"I already said i am sorry, okey. What is done is done, dont burden yourself, you are the only one i have left" He said tapping her legs softly.
"...." she remained quite and stared into space facing the ceiling. He cleared his throat knowing she was still mad at him.
"They have been change of plans, you are getting married to him next tomorrow, so i advice you prepare" He said odly cold, She lifted her head to look at him and scoffed afterwards
" So you dont only want me at of your way but your life to huh, why do i have to pay for your sins, am not getting married to that lousy man. Never" she shouted tears flowing from her eyes
"It has been fanalised, you will be locked here till the wedding comes, just incase you think of running away" He said camly and left locking the door knowing the kind of daughter he had, she was really stubborn.
She threw a pillow at the door and thrashed the room crying uncontrollably.
How did my life turn out like this' she thought dragging her hair. She knew nothing could be done so she cleaned her tears determine to face her challenges, life wasnt going easy and one thing she learnt is 'whaen the gping gets tough, i get tougher'. With that she freshened up and slept afterwards to her satisfaction.
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The following day went by with the preparations. She was aware of it but still stayed in her room quitly look a deranged person, her calmness holding a stronger meaning as she sat there staring into space.
The next day was the wedding, her room was unlocked and some maids came to dress her up. She stayed silent while they dressed her up, she dreamed her wedding to beautiful and spectacula but what she got was a simple marriage with few friends, marrying her enemy, that was absurd but she just had to.
She stared at her self in the mirror, she looked stunning for sure, her dress was long and had a long slit showing of her straight milky legs, the top of the dress was heart shaped exposing her boobs a bit, her hair packed in a bridal style leaving some strands in the front, her makeup wasn't heavy but it made her look exceptional, she smiled sadly but braced her self lifted her shoulder up and smiled brightly like her life never had problems.
When they called on the bride, She walked out gracefuly, she was accompanied by her dad who walked her down the isle with a bright smile.Seeing her friends and enemies she smiled brightly enough to convince them. Whispers were heard among them, some were well wishers, while some looked at her with envy, who wouldn't want a chance with a handsome billionaire.
Rowen looked around seeing different people from both his side and hers, His grandpa was really excited and smiled like he was the groom, no doubt he took a liking to her even when he only saw her picture. His mother, not so much, she hated her and preferred Diane and him, he dispised her .
He stood rooted to a spot taking aback by her beauty, seeing his expression George nudged on his shoulder and gave him a teasing smile.Rowen cleared his throat keeping his face cold and distant.
The marraiage rites were performed. When it was time to kiss the bride, he braced himself knowing his Pa Chris will know he was faking if he didnt do it, so he turned her slightly gripping her arm firmly, now backing the crowd he leaned in and just when their lips were about to meet, he went to her ear
"Get ready" His said his voice laced with venom and so much hatred. He composed himself and smiled which didnt reach his eyes. People thinking they kissed clapped for the newly wedded.