Bound By Fate: Katarina and Eric’s Unbreakable Love

Chapter 4

Eric’s POV

Katarina looked so beautiful in the red dress she was wearing that I had to always make sure she was stuck by my side at all times, scared that another man might come close to her.

Her beauty was so angelic that I was sure even the ladies around were envious. Her refined Phillipino figure was an added advantage as her height was almost equal to mine when we stood.

From time to time, I would help her brush back a stray hair out of her face and I would earn her smile which melted my heart.

It was safe to say that I was a finished man in love.

I couldn’t get over the fact that I was finally able to get her back into my life again.

She was the only girl who had stolen my heart from years ago and even now…

I remember my shock as I looked at the investigative report my PA had brought to me on KATARINA JULIO.

The words that struck me more was that when she was just 4, she was declared missing after a ship cap side but then she was found on an island.

The file also had scraps of newspapers which had her pictures on them.

YOUNG BILLIONAIRE HEIRESS, KATARINA JULIO FINALLY FOUND ON THE BASITIC ISLAND

Seeing her picture, I jerked up in shock unsure that this was actually happening.

Was she really my “YAKAP OSO”?

This was a pet name I called her meaning “hugging bear”.

Tears of joy flowed down my eyes as I wondered how this was possible?

How fate lead us back to each other..

But then sadness began to set in as I remember how her twin brother Karlos had died on that island.

I have never forgiven myself for what happened that day as I continually found a way to always blame myself for it.

Scared and worried I was making the wrong decision to agree to marry her instead of clearing out the air first, I was more scared of losing her again.

So I decided to enjoy and bask in this new found peace currently overshadowing the darkness and loneliness I used to feel.

However when I think about it, meeting Katarina in that elevator and getting married to her has become one of my biggest achievement so far.

That was definitely fate bring us together.

We were a perfect match and I stood proud beside her as her husband while we talked to a few guests.

Since my company Donald Empire was throwing our annual party, I had to be in attendance although, I always kept a low profile as I was rarely seen socializing.

I also kept a very small circle of friends because of my illness. This way I was able to curtail the number of persons I had to master their features so it doesn’t look weird when I bump into them.

To remain strong and tough in the business world, your weakness has to shielded from people finding out else it becomes your downfall.

I had called my doctor asking how come I was able to see Katarina’s face and he explained that it was because we both had a past and the emotional trigger from being stranded on island might be the reason why I was able to recognize just her face.

This was the first time I was attending a public function with Katarina and today she was finally going to find out that I was CEO of DONALD EMPIRE, Eric Donald.

There was absolutely no need for me to hide this part any longer even though I was also glad that she wanted to marry me without knowing who I was. Unlike most ladies who threw their selves at me because I was wealthy.

Though I wasn’t sure how I was going to tell her about my social status, I wanted one less secret out of the way.

We had come into this venue through a VVIP area made for just me, so there were no paparrazi barricading our way.

Imagine when they finally see me in this close proximity with a lady for the first time and they find out that I was already married. The internet would go wild!!!

I suddenly sight two men approaching me and I sense one of them to be Katarina’s half brother as I recall his face from the detailed investigative report.

I looked back at Katarina and wondered if she was ready to reveal herself to me but then I see that she signals to me stating that she needs to use the rest room.

She clearly wasn’t ready for any of this and so I tell my body guards to move them away from here while I try to hide Katarina’s view away from them too.

If she wasn’t ready then I would help her.

I guess we could take it one step at a time…..

I looked back at the direction she was going and then I see that a lady had already bumped into Katarina and ruined her dress.

But what makes my blood boil even more is the fact that instead of saying sorry, the lady laughs at Katarina sarcastically after saying some obviously mean words though I couldn’t hear them from where I stood.

“…. and what the hell is going on here!!!” I vibrate in the meanest and coldest tone ever as I approach them and place my hand on Katarina’s back.

They both look shaken in fear by my outburst and it seemed like we were creating a scene and people were beginning to look our way.

I look down to examine the extent of ruin caused on her beautiful dress while trying not to draw more attention, while the man moves forward to speak after he regains his composure.

With pride while adjusting his suit, he says, “Sir my name is Mason Groupe and I am the Financial Secretary of the company. Sir, this lady just bumped into us but she wouldn’t apologize”.

“Yes sir. She bumped into us and she was so rude,” the lady puts in immediately and then looks at Katarina in a condescending manner.

“…. this is my assistant sir,” the man added proudly pointing towards the lady.

“Interesting!!! They were both my staff….” I laugh sarcastically inwardly.

“APOLOGIZE NOW!” I finally say in a rather calm but strained manner as I was holding every nerve in me from shaking in another outburst.

“Sir….??” they both questioned confused.

But I cut in immediately as I hold Katarina’s hand and roar even louder than before, “GET DOWN ON YOUR KNEES NOW AND APOLOGIZE TO MY WIFE IMMEDIATELY!!!”

At this they jerk in shock from my outburst and look at themselves confused at what I had just said but then they finally get a hold of themselves and go straight on their knees pleading.

“We… We are sorry…… ma’am”.

But this didn’t still calm my nerves….

Murmurs begin to spread round, “His wife is so beautiful… When did they get married… Oh my God they are actually putting on wedding rings…. They look so good together… Mr Donald is so hot and sexy….. Omg, Mr Donald is off the market…”

More of my bodyguards surround us and just as they are about to drag them out of the hall, Katarina places her hand on my chest and says, “Babe just let them be. Let’s leave here”.

Looking back at her ruined beautiful dress made me get more angry by the minute and I didn’t want to know who was at fault.

One of the executives in my company suddenly runs in, he immediately begins to plead, “Mr Donald, I am so sorry for the insubordination of our staffs. I would speak to them immediately sir”.

“FIRE THEM!!!!” I reply instead in a stern voice and follow Katarina’s lead as she takes my hand and guides us out while I follow her lead like an obedient child.

“Sir!!!! Sir!!!! Sir!!!!” We hear the duo plead as the guards drag them out.

No one and absolutely no one, has the right to insult or disrespect my wife and go free….