Chapter 1
Katherine POV
The sound of the waves was like music to my ears. I was sitting by the shore and looking at him. He was surfing the waves. It's our favorite place to go. We have been together since high school. I cannot imagine my future without him.
I saw him coming towards me. I went to my reading again. "You know, I already know that you were checking me out this whole time. So don't pretend."
"Why would I pretend? You are already mine. I can look at you as much as I want. I don't have to hide it." Well, I do hide it because it will give him the advantage, knowing that I love him more than he does.
"Yes, I am all yours. My soul, my body. So, why don't you take advantage of this body tonight?" He said, suggesting something. He is like this, cheeky.
"Shut up you, dork," I said as I playfully pushed him away. He laughed wholeheartedly. It made me smile too.
After that, everything blurred out.
I opened my eyes with a smile on my face. Those were the only days on which I could smile. Now I have nothing to smile about. And the future that I could not imagine without him was ruined by me myself.
I shook those feelings and disappointments away. I got off bed and got ready for the day. I went downstairs. He will be here today. I prepared breakfast for him. I usually eat when I buy breakfast and coffee for my boss.
I prepared his usual and put a note over it. It was a simple good day message. He is my fiancé of six years, but we rarely talk or do anything together. It's been so long that I don't feel anything for this man.
I had everything in my hand as I walked into my office. But there was so much going on.
"Will he be here today?" One of my colleagues asked the boss. Mr. Ronald was standing in the middle of the office.
"No, today I will clear the office first. So maybe tomorrow or the day after that, he will show up. So, I want all of you to be prepared," he said.
"What is going on?" I asked. Everyone turned to look at me.
"Oh!!! Miss Summerwood, you are here. Did you know that the boss had resigned?" Jace, one of the accountants asked.
"You are leaving?" It was a big shock for me. I knew nothing about it.
"Yes, dear. I am sorry it is so sudden, but it was a decision made by the BOD. You all know very well that our company has not made much in the last few years. They were patient with us for this long."
"But you tried your best."
"This new CEO is known as The Wolf. He is best at leadership. He will be fair, I hope. But what I heard is that he is harsh, so always remember that whatever he is doing, he is doing for the betterment of the company." Mr. Ronald said. With that, he left. I walked after him. I entered his office and gave him breakfast and coffee for him.
"The coffee must be cold by now, let me heat it for you," I said. I turned to leave.
"Why are you crying? You know my home address. You can come anytime. You are always welcome in our house. Emily will be so happy to see you."
"I know, but why so suddenly? You were doing enough."
"Kate, it is a business, not an NGO. They want profit and you know what we were giving was not enough. I am old now. He is very young; he will be great for the company. I have given 30 years to this company. I think that's enough," he said with his warm smile.
"I want you to take care of him as you did me. He will be new to our environment. I want you to tell him about everyone and their abilities so that he can get the most benefit from it. Give him time to settle. Don't get angry at little things. Remember he is not me.
He will treat you as a secretary only. So do your work as best as you always do." He shook his head. "What I am saying, is I am sure you will do great as always." He said while opening the burger I brought." I want you to tell everyone that I will take them for dinner tonight.
The whole day went by uneventfully. Everyone loved him dearly. He was understanding and warm. We don't know what the new boss is going to be. But I am sure everything will be good. Everyone in this company is hard-working. We will impress the new CEO.
It was evening already. We all decided to go to a nearby restaurant. It will be easy and we can all have a walk together.
We ordered beers too. It is Tuesday tomorrow but we all decided to go for it. I had to hold my drink because he would be home tonight. He doesn't like it when I drink.
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"I am telling you guys; we will show that new boss of ours that we are the best. We can all do it." I cheered everyone on.
Yes, that promise that I made to drink less has gone into the gutter the moment they mentioned that the new boss is very strict.
"So, what if he is some big shot? We have given so many years to this company also. We know how to work. He will just come and order us all." I said, taking another mug of beer.
Everyone went quiet after hearing that. I heard someone say CEO. It made me blurt out even more. "What CEO? Who CEO? I am sure he was well-connected or maybe bribed the BOD somehow. If he is so young, then he can not be mature enough." I was so upset about many things, Mr. Ronald's resignation, this new CEO's coming, and mainly my fiancé's being at home. I hate my life at the moment.
"Anything else?" Someone asked. I suddenly turned to look at them but it made me dizzy. I lost my balance but the person behind me held me up. I managed to look up at him, but because of the shadows and my dizzy sight, I could not make out who he was.
"Thanks...you are...strong," I said in between giggles. I must have lost my mind.
"I am sorry sir. I will take her home. She is just drunk." I think it was Gia or maybe Mrs. Peterson. But the next thing I don't remember. Everything went black.
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Uhhh!!!
What a weird dream that was. I dreamt that I was dead drunk and some unknown person took me home. I know myself; I will never go with just anyone.
I got out of bed and stood up to get ready but my head got dizzy again.
Ohhh!!! It hurt so badly. This is the last time I am drinking. I promise.
I again gained my balance and went to the bathroom. But there is something wrong.
Isn't my bathroom door on the left side? Why is it at the back?
I carefully looked around.
I...
am...
not...
at my house.
