PIECES

Part 14

Rose's POV

I could barely concentrate the entire morning. I hadn't even gone to see Abel, despite hearing that he was on sit...

My heart felt like it could fall of any moment from now, shatering into a thousand pieces...

Kelly's words were warning, telling me to stop Anna before things get out of jand...

What was Anna planning?

My mind was still in a daze when Edward appeared infront of me with a file in hand...

"Ma'am, I have to hand this over to Abel" he said, wearing a polite smile, as if he was asking for my permission...

Edward was the head of the marketing department and was a middle aged man. He was quite a smart and simple easy going person. I smiled warmly at him before asking...

"Can I do that on my own?"

This was an opportunity for me to go see Abel right?

Ha! Now I needed an excuse to get a glimpse of my husband. I choose this part...

Just thinking about Abel's condition, I couldn't help but sigh. There were many things he had forgotten. Contracts he didn't know he had involved into. All that made the work load heavy for him...

"Sure" Edward dmiled politely, handing the file to me. I collected it before adding...

"Can you please, stop being too formal with me? Right now, I'm your secretary. I hope you understand" I said and he nodded...

With that I walked away, heading for the CEO's office...

Once I got infront of Abel's office, I adjusted my clothes, taking in a deep breath, and was about knocking, when my eyes glanced through the hall way, and caught a familiar figure approaching...

I stared at her, each of Kelly's words echoing in my mind. Was Anna really upto something?...

It seems the child in my womb felt my distress, crawling to a corner as though afraid of something. My heart beat increased, with every breath feeling like it could pound out of my chest...

"Hi..." Anna's voice snapped me out of my thoughts. When did she suddenly appear infront of me?

"Hello" I replied, trying hard to force a smile, but could manage just a straight line...

"What do you want?" She asked me.

Wasn't this my husband's office? How could she ask me such a question?

"To see Abel" I replied bluntly...

"Oh, I get it. We'll see him all you want because very soon, you'll only have to stare at his picture, that's if you'll have one"

What did she mean by that? Wasn't she just putting up an act so that Abel could get well?

"What are you trying to say?" I managed to ask, my voice steady, but deep within me, I was boiling with frustration...

"Well, everyone thinks I'm some kind of evil woman who will snatch your husband right? I might as well not disappoint them" she said smiling broadly at me...

"Anna! Watch your mouth!" I warned, my voice slightly raised...

"Oh! The little wife is getting fierce. Nice one!" She said her voice laced with sarcasm...

"We had an agreement" I reminded her...

"Yeah, we did have one" she nodded her head vigorously before adding...

"If you couldn't stick to your own part of the agreement, then why should I?" She asked

What exactly was she talking about?

"Is all this because of Kevin?" I asked her...

She smiled but said nothing.

"Anna, he's my husband, lawfully wedded husband. Don't be a fool and try forcing yourself on him, else you'll only end up getting hurt. He loves me very much and will definitely come around when he's fine. Moreover, I'm carrying his child. Do you think Abel will abandon his child and I for you?" I asked confidently...

I was fully aware of the fact that Abel still loved Anna. Yes he did. It felt like forgetting Anna was as good as forgetting himself. Even after our marriage, he would stare at her for long whenever they crossed paths as if wishing he could rewind the hands of time...

Anna smiled upon hearing my words, not saying anything...

"Just forget about all your schemes. They won't work" I added, turning to knock at the door, when her voice came through...

"Okay. I'll consider your advice" she said, in a mocking tone, as she pushed me slightly, causing me to lose balance, making her way into Abel's office without a knock...

I forced a smiled, my eyes filled with unshed tears. I tried hard not to cry, but my eyes betrayed me...

I forcefully wiped my tears, before knocking at the door which was now closed...

I walked into Abel's office, my head bowed, trying to adjust my expression...

Once I looked up, I felt like I was going crazy. Unconsciously, the file I was holding fell off my hands...

I wanted to lash out, but had to hold back as I felt utterly speechless...

Anna was sitting on Abel's legs, her head resting on his chest. She wore a simple but seductive smile. I was sure Anna did this on purpose. But there was more to her expression...

She appeared weak and vulnerable, like a little kitten that had been abandoned under the rain...

"What's wrong?" Abel raised a brow, when he noticed I dropped the file...

I picked up the file, approached his desk and placed it there, ignoring his question...

"Mr Edward wanted you to go through those" I said my tone polite and composed, though my heart was far from composed...

"I understand. You may leave" Abel said, dismissing me...

I glanced briefly at Anna before storming out of Abel's office, feeling like my whole world was about crumbling. Did I even need anyone to tell me Anna was planning something evil? Her best friend came warning me and she herself had just confirmed it...

What was my fate now?

*****

Anna's POV

I returned home much earlier than usual since I didn't have much work. I made a very simple meal and began setting up the table, knowing Abel was going to show up anytime soon, when my phone began ringing...

I hurried over and answered the call without glancing at the caller's ID, and there came Kevin's voice...

"Anna, where are you?" He asked...

"At Abel's. Any issues?" I raised a brow...

Yes, Corine had warned me to stay away from her son, and I was doing just that. I knew it was going to be much easier for both of us, especially him if I avoided him, but that didn't mean we couldn't keep in touch...

"Can we talk?" He asked. I wanted to say it wasn't possible when he added...

"Come to our usual meeting spot" with that, the call abruptly came to an end...

I sigh, wondering what he wanted to talk to me about.

I picked up my phone and purse, making my way outside, straight to his bar which was about 4km from GK. Through out my journey, I felt a car was following me, but quickly shook the thought away. Once I got there, the security lead me to his private suit, where he was casually sitting, sipping whiskey...

It looked like Roy had taught him well. To drown yourself in alcohol when you had something going on in your mind...

"Hi! Not feeling good?" I asked, sitting on the other couch in the room, maintaining my distance...

"Do you really expect me to be happy after everything that happened?" He raised a brow...

I forced a smile, staring at him.

"It's not entirely my fault" I said, just thinking about the things Rose had said that day. If someone would have told me Rose could do something like that, I'd have sworn on my life that that person was lying, but after hearing it myself, could I just ignore it?

"Tell me something Anna, and please be honest about it. Do you still love Abel?"

Kevin's question took me completely aback...

I stared at him, a hint of shock in my expression...

"Kevin, you..."

"Anna, be honest" I stopped my sentence midway as he interrupted me. The look on his face showed he was pained...

"Yes!" I replied, my eyes closed...

With my answer, I could feel Kevin's gaze fixed on me. I knew it will be nothing but hurt, so I chosed not to look at him...

"So, that's why you agreed to this right?" Came Kevin's next question...

I remained silent, as good as admitting it...

After what felt like eternity, he let out a self depreciating laugh, making the atmosphere more akward...

"Forgive my manners. What will you drink?" With his question, I opened my eyes to look at him, but his expression was blank...

I wanted to reject his offer, but knew better. I asked for fruit juice, which he walked to the fridge in the room and brought out my favorite strawberry juice...

He retrieved a clean glass for the cupboard and brought it, before serving me...

Somehow, I felt something was off. It felt like my mind was warning me not to drink, but my heart was saying otherwise. What was I going to do? Drink or not?

After battling with my thoughts, I decided to drink, in order not to annoy the man before me. He had been nothing but good to me...

After about fifteen minutes Kevin began questioning me again, but I wasn't in the right mind to give him any answer...

I felt a sudden heat surge from my body, with an aching desire. I was trying to control myself but the more I tried, the more vulnerable I became....

I woke up the next morning, with a throbbing head ache. I opened my eyes, but the environment felt very unfamiliar. This wasn't my room, neither was it the guest room in Abel's house, nor was it Abel's bedroom, so where was I?

I wanted to sit up and examine my environment, when I felt a sharp pain in my lower body. I yanked off the blanket that was covering me, that's when I noticed I was naked, with the white sheets stained red...

My eyes glanced lazily at the floor where my clothes and underwear were spread on the floor...

Did I need someone to explain things to me? Who r***d me? Kevin?