Atarah Klyte
I bowed a little and adjusted the facemask I was wearing. God, please I hope he doesn't see me. If he can recognize me, my life will be ruined.
I swallowed before I spoke. "I will go now." I took the things I used then I bowed slightly.
"Wait..." I felt Rare's hand touch my shoulder so I suddenly froze where I was standing.
"P-what?" I tried not to stutter but I failed. Ugh self, why don't you know how to act? You'll get caught in what you're doing, eh?
"New?" His voice was very cold and very deep. Why do men like that listen? Oh d-mn.
"N-no."
"Oh, I see." he removed his hand from my shoulder. I immediately left that place. D-mn. My heart is beating fast! That's almost it!
As I was walking away from that room, I saw Nurse Jaycee, the nurse who would replace me, so my heart was lifted.
Thank you, Lord, and I can go home.
I looked at my wristwatch and it was 6:15. It's good that Jaycee is early today. I'm thankful!
"Hey, Jaycee! How is your morning? Haha." I congratulate him happily.
"Yes, just recovering, last time I was always late. Oh, are you going to take that to the laboratory?" he asked pointing to what I was carrying.
"Ah, yes." I nodded and said.
"Oh come on, I'll bring it. Go out now. You're tired." he smiled at me while still shaking his head.
I was even happier because of what he said."Hala, thank you!" I am thankful because God seems to have heard my request.
"No problem!" He took the tray I was holding and walked away from me.
I breathed a sigh of relief because I could go home, I could rest where there was no Rare thought.
I immediately went to the staff room. to get my things and then I went to the nurse station to log out.
While I was going there, I met Kristan who had just come out of the elevator.
"Oh baby Ath, are you home?" it's a snarky question. He is obviously very tired but he still looks handsome. Well, that's my best friend.
"Yes, what time are you out?" I will ask.
"It's 7:30 later, I just finished my surgery." he made a sound with his hand that was open.
"Yes, I heard that it was successful again, congratulations doc, treat yourself to that." I'm still joking here, then he slapped his arm.
"Thanks, Baby, oh okay. When are you available?" it laughed and said. He used to call me Baby. There is no malice because he is my boy's best friend.
"Tomorrow. Oh well, I'm leaving now. I'll take measurements for clothes. Tomorrow will be a little late." I kissed him on the cheeks and immediately left him there.
I hurried straight to the Nurse Station and immediately logged out
I went straight to the parking lot to get my car.
I got on board and the time went by fast, I've been driving to the boutique for a few minutes now to get measured for a dress for Akisha's party.
In the middle of my drive, my phone suddenly rang.
Crap! Crap!
Kee is Calling...
I put on the earphones connected to my phone before answering the call from my friend.
"Hello?"
[Ath? How about your return to work? Have you seen him? ]
He was referring to Rare. I told him immediately the day I found out that Rare is the doctor from another country and since then he has been saying that it was destiny that brought us together. Rare may be my Forever. lol F-ck forever, I'm useless there! That's not true.
"I didn't want to see him all day because I successfully avoided him but before I went out. I saw him and he was very close and he even talked to me. I was wearing a facemask. I was very nervous Kee. It was bad."
[ What did you say? ]
"He asked if I was new to the hospital, and I said no." I still held my breath and remembered the scenarios earlier.
[ Right? I'm sure you looked like that, I mean it was spoken. ]
"Argh! That's not possible." I said frustrated. Tadhana is annoying! When he was doing something nice to tease me.
[ That's okay Ath! Even if it's me, I'll never forget the woman desperate to get me pregnant. Duh! ]
What he said kept me quiet because I realized that he was right. Those people were desperate to fight me before I can still remember.
[ I don't know about you Ath, but if you want to have children you should know that your child needs to have a complete Family. He or she needs a father, A Father who will protect them! ]
I winced and ran my hand through my hair.
"No! I can protect my child. I can hire a guards!" I insisted because I didn't want to have any kind of relationship with any man, especially the one who could get me pregnant.
[ Father Ath is different, different. Princess or Prince deserves to have a king in their life. ]
"Kee, I don't like or love him. It's hard to deal with him when that's what you're saying too, aren't you? And it's another matter of my face to get pregnant and then I'll just be with him, what if he already has a girlfriend or a wife? That's it, right? I don't want her to be a mistress anymore because I'm the only one who likes her." ''isn't that right? My decision will be good for his sake as well as what I am doing. I don't want him to think about anything and make our child a problem because I'm the only one who wants it.
[Ath! Did you just now think that Rare might have a girlfriend or maybe a wife after you got her pregnant? It's a big mess then! STUPID ATARAH! ]
I rolled my eyes even though he couldn't see. "Oh, that's why he doesn't need to see me or know that I'm pregnant so there's no trouble. You get it?"
[ Wow Ath, your mindset is terrible. He may see you, but what if he doesn't have a girlfriend or wife? What if he wants to hold you accountable? What if he is willing to love you? How is that? do you want that You will learn to love him. ]
He sarcastically said that maybe if we both talk together we'll make each other cry or maybe that's why the eyebrows are raised. "Hey. I don't know about you. It'll be later. I'm already here at the Boutique. Babush! Lab u!" I took off the earphones I was wearing and parked the car.
•••
I got out of my car to enter here inside the hotel Venue. Today is the day of Akisha's birthday even though it is against my heart to attend I have no choice.
I looked at the clock, It was already 8:20 pm. The party started at 7:30 a.m. and I just arrived there. I'm late but I don't care, they even thanked me for coming to their party.
By the way, I'm wearing a black matte dress, backless. My cleavage is also slightly revealed. Witwiw I'm so chic.
When I entered the Hotel, I was immediately assisted by a female staff member. "This way ma'am." I walked up to the threshold of a large door. When I arrived, they immediately opened it and I didn't hesitate to go inside with my forehead high so my presence was immediately noticed.
Many looked at me,
Including Mom, Dad, Sister Akisha, and Si Charl. I smiled sweetly at them, wow plastic. I know right?
I didn't go to them because I went straight to Mikee's table. I'll just get tripped up and I might get caught right away if I go straight there.
"Oh it's good that you came yet, young man!" Mikee snorted. She's with her boyfriend, Si Prince. I also know that Prince and Mikee's family is here. They are our family friends.
"No choice of course." I shrugged my shoulders. It's been bothering me for a while now. Text after text, call after call asking where am I now? Will I still come? Damn, it.
"So what's up? Have they announced that is pregnant?" I said while sitting down and staring at my phone.
"What? She's pregnant?" Mikee asked in shock.
"Oh yes, that's their announcement," I said lazily. I'm a spoiler, why?
"Not yet, but it looks like you're the one who announced it, your voice is so loud, the others are looking at it." I looked at our neighboring tables, and they were looking. It was difficult then he turned his gaze to Mikee again.
"Hey Ath, Your sister is coming here oh." Prince took a look at Akisha's direction and He was right, he was approaching her.
"I'm glad you came, I thought you wouldn't come," Akisha said smiling. She looks so gorgeous today, I want to cry but it's not her birthday, that's my gift.
"Yeah right. Happy birthday." I don't want to say it.
"Thank you, Ath." He was about to hug me but I stopped him.
"Hey, Charl called you. You're going to make an announcement." I said coldly. He smiled bitterly then nodded then he went back to their table. I rolled my eyes as I looked back at Mikee and Prince.
"You're so mean Ath. You should have hugged him after all it's his birthday." frowned when Mikee said.
"Nah, I don't want to. She's plastic and I'm hot, she might even burn today, it's her birthday." shaking my head and smiling, I said.
"Still Ath? You still haven't forgiven, Sister?" Prince asked, making me laugh sarcastically.
"Nah, I already forgive her. It's been a long time but I can't bring back our old friendship." I said bitterly and shrugged my shoulders.
He caused me pain as well as Charl.
"Ladies and Gentleman. It's time for us to know the announcement of Mrs. And Mr. Aquian! Once again let's welcome the birthday lady and her husband, and give them a round of applause."
I didn't pay attention to what was said because it was just boring. "Kee, have you eaten yet?" I asked.
"Yes a while ago," answered Kee who was now looking at the stage where I was.
"I'm hungry," I said with a snort.
"Let's get it. Hey Waiter!" Prince called attention to the staff.
"Yes, Sir and Ma'am?"
"I want tempura, pasta, and red wine please hurry because I'm hungry," I said loudly while yawning that this party is getting sleepy.
"Okay ma'am, wait a minute."
"My wife, Akisha is 7 weeks pregnant!" I heard Charl's happy announcement, which is why the people applauded.
"This Charl is moving fast, it's already two. You Ath? That's right hahahaha." Mikee teased so I just sneered at him.
I also have children, soon.
"Ath doesn't have a boyfriend, love, so what do you expect, isn't it true that Ath is still there? Maybe when he gets married, they will move quickly, lol. Is it you, Love, do you want it? Shall I start scrubbing?" I winced at what Prince said while drinking wine.
Ew.
"Hahaha, you can take it." I acted like I was sick because of his reaction.
"Yak, you're going to flirt." Cringe!
"Ma'am, here it is." The waiter placed my food on our table but suddenly, my stomach turned when I smelled something unpleasant.
"Eck~." Unconsciously I touched my mouth. I felt Mikee turn his gaze towards me.
"Where's your restroom? Please assist me." I said. I held my mouth to stop my vomit from coming out. Some people looked at me but I ignored it and hurried to walk.
"Ma'am here." the waiter showed me the way to the restroom so I almost ran to it because it was about to explode but suddenly someone hit me so I sat down and bowed. I couldn't stop myself and I vomited in front of it.
"What the hell, are you ok Miss?" It was as if my stomach wanted to vomit suddenly when I heard that familiar voice. F-ck no! Rare is. It's Rare's voice.
I bent down and found time to run away from there. And when I found myself, I pushed him and ran away.
Imagine, I ran while wearing heels. Amazing!
"Hey miss!" I hurriedly ran and when I spotted the woman's restroom, I immediately entered it. I was panting as I locked the restroom door.
Why is he here? Is he invited? What the hell? Why is that! So Sister invited her first love or her EX for what reason? Just f-ck? Why? Why is that? Why do our paths always cross?
What will I do!? Maybe he followed, but he was outside. D-mn. I haven't brought my phone yet!
I washed my face, my makeup was simple, and it's waterproof so it still doesn't rub off.
Fate! What is your plan for me? You're ruining me, the more I don't want to see him, the more you always make our paths cross.
I stared at the mirror for more than 20 minutes before someone knocked on the door.
"Hey, Ath?" I heard a call from outside the restroom.
"Mike!"
"Open this door, Ath."
"Isn't there anyone else there?" I asked nervously.
"Nothing, why?" I immediately opened the door and pulled him inside.
"Are you okay? Huh?" Mikee asked worriedly.
"No No! Rare is here. I bumped into him right in front of him and threw up."
"What?! Is that serious? Eh? What did he say?"
"It's a good thing I was bent down, then I ran to him, he called me but I went straight here. I don't want to go out because he might be outside, then he saw me, so it was a waste of my effort to run, right?"
"It's a good thing I brought you here because you haven't been there for a while, your Mommy is looking for you too."
"I don't want to go back there, Rare might be there!"
"Well, why is that man here? Your sister invited him? Didn't you tell me he's your sister's ex?"
"Yes maybe, what should we do?"
"That's it, go straight outside then I'll go back to the party to get your phone and bag, OK?"
"Oh okay, I'm going to the parking lot and I'm going to get in the car."
"Oh come on Tara." Mikee opened the restroom door then he looked around to confirm if anyone was there.
"Come on, there's no one." Mikee went out first followed by me. We sped up walking and unfortunately, we met a disciple of my parents.
"Ma'am Atarah. Your Mommy and Daddy are looking for you," said Manang Olivia who is our butler at the House.
"Ahm, please tell me. You didn't see me, And I'm going home."
"Ma'am, your Daddy is hot-headed. He will scold me if I don't take you with him," I bow down because he's not afraid of being reprimanded.
"I'll take care of you Manang." It's my way of thinking.
"Ma'am, please? I don't want to be fired from work." I held my breath and bit my lip.
"Oh go ahead, you go first. I'll follow. Promise." I'm giving up.
"Really? Thank you, Ma'am. Alright, they're waiting for you there." I nodded at him. He walked away, and then Mikee and I looked at each other.
"Oh, what? Are you coming back?" it asked.
"Yes, just a moment. Let's go." We hurriedly walked back to the Party.
I looked around and fortunately, I didn't see any Rare so I breathed a sigh of relief, the nervousness I felt disappeared.
We went straight to our table, where my phone and bag were placed so that I could leave later.
"Well, how are you? Are you okay? By the way, your sister was looking for you here earlier." Prince greeted us.
"I'm fine. All right, all right."
"Ye----." Prince was interrupted when someone suddenly called me.
"Atarah!" I turned to the caller. Akisha, I just got tired and shook my head. After all, it's his birthday when I give him a present.
"Just wait. I'll just go to ." I made a face when I approached 's place.
"What?"
"I told you to go home," he said bitterly so I gave him a cold look.
"Actually on the way home," I said coldly.
"Hurry up. Have you eaten yet?"
"So, she's Atarah?" I froze where I was standing when I heard that voice behind me.
Oh no. Maybe not, I'm just wrong. It's not him. Not allowed.
"Ahm, Yes. She's my sister." 's smiling manner made me swallow and I couldn't face her.
"Hey Atarah, nice meeting you..." I still didn't move and I felt like I was running out of breath.
"Uh, hey? Are you ok?" remembered when she noticed my reaction.
I just nodded and slowly turned behind me."S-shit." I stuttered when I saw the man's full face.
It's Rare.
It's smiling, And looking directly at me with eyes as if to say something. 'Hey, remember me?'
"Hey, Ath." I looked away from Rare and turned to them.
"Ahm, Yes. Ah, nice meeting you too Rare." I extended my hand and shook hands with him but it was not obvious. I just have to pretend I don't know him.
I was startled when his hand touched mine. What the hell!
"You know him Ath?" asked in surprise.
Sh-t, I got caught there! Why did I say his name? Where is the one I said I would act? Eh, I suddenly mentioned his name.
"Of course, She knows me. Very--very much.." Rare said with a smile and his jaw suddenly moved.
I just want to burry myself on the ground, I have nothing to lose now. How is it?