Accidental fate

Moving Forward

Kathryn boarded a taxi with the little money she had with her.

Kathryn stepped into the apartment, the familiar scent of lavender filling her senses. Her body ached with every step, and all she wanted was to collapse onto the couch. But before she could even take off her shoes, Lily’s worried voice rang through the room.

Where have you been since yesterday? I was looking for you everywhere. After the event ended, I couldn’t find you anywhere. She asked worriedly and again," Why are you in a mess?" What happened?

Kathryn burst into tears. “Oh my God! Why are you crying? Lily asked, trying to console her. Kathryn kept on crying and Lily led her towards the couch and got her a glass of water.

When she finally calmed down, she narrated all her misfortunes to Lily. Lily stared in complete disbelief as Kathryn finished her narration.

Tears flowed from her eyes as she began to apologize: "I am sorry, it's all my fault, all this would have happened if I hadn't told you about the event. I am so sorry, she blamed herself. Kathryn replied," Don't say that it's not your fault. I needed the money anyway.

Speaking of which, your money is with me, Lily replied.

“I am not interested in money right now; I just want to be alone right now. Kathryn walked slowly towards the room shared by her and Lily.

The next morning, Kathryn woke up and made up her mind to go back to her normal life. She worked as a waitress in a small restaurant two streets away from where they lived. After freshening up, she went to have breakfast with Lily.

“Are you off to work already? "Shouldn't you stay home to rest?" Lily asked when she saw her.

“I need to do something to keep my mind off the incident”

Kathryn picked at her breakfast; her appetite nonexistent. The sound of a car honking outside made her flinch, her grip tightening on the fork. Lily noticed but said nothing, simply watching her with quiet concern.

After having breakfast, she picked up her plates and headed toward the sink to wash.

"Don't worry, I'll help you do it" Lily offered with a smile.

Thanks, Kathyrn replied reluctantly and headed straight for the door.

“Erm, Kathryn…….erm, I think you should drop by at the hospital on your way back for a body check," Lily said.

“Do I need to?" Kathyrn asked slugglishly.

“yes sweetheart, you need to"

Okay, I’ll try she said closing the door behind her.

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Lucian was walking down the stairs of his mansion, in a black well-tailored suit, his hair combed back neatly. He ran a hand through his neatly styled hair, irritation already clawing at him. His morning had barely begun, yet something about today felt off. When one of his maids dressed in her black and white maid uniform walked timidly towards him with trembling hands to hand him a cup of coffee.

Lucian sipped the coffee and spat it angrily, spilling the rest on her body.

“What rubbish is this? You know I don’t like too much sugar in my coffee. You’re fired, get out”

The maid knelt and started pleading with him. Sir, please I wont make that mistake again".

But Lucian ignored her and headed towards the dining table, situated in the center of a large, spacious dining room.

His breakfast was already set in a round-style marble dining room with a glass top and a flower vase placed in the middle of the table. On the table was a bowl of fruit, two slices of toasted bread, and a glass of juice.

“Good morning sir” Simeon, his butler dressed in a simple black suit, greeted him.

Lucian simply nodded and sat at the end of the table.

While he was eating, his butler said, "Your parents have been trying to reach you but couldn't get to you sir, so your mother said you should call her back."

Then Lucian replied "Okay" and continued his meal.

After breakfast, his butler came to meet him “Sir, your car is ready and the driver is waiting for you.”

Lucian then stood up using a solvent to clean his mouth. He left the dining room to his garage, which was filled with different kinds of expensive cars like Rolls Royce, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Mecedes-Benz, and a lot more.

Good morning Mr Anderson, which car are we going out with today? The driver asked.

The black Rolls Royce

Okay sir the driver said hurriedly moving towards the car.

The driver opened the back door for Lucian after which the driver drove out and they left for Lucian’s office.

It took them 40 minutes to get to his office. The driver stepped down to open the door for him.

A gigantic skyscraper with glass windows appeared before them “Ander dynamic” was boldly written on it.

Lucian walked through the front door of the company and was greeted by each staff that passed by him. He went through his private elevator which led him straight to his office.

The office was adorned with rich, high-quality furniture made of mahogany wood, marble, and glass. It is expansive with a large sofa at one side of the office and then an ornated desk positioned in front of a stunning city view.

Lucian walked straight to his desk which was filled with large files and documents waiting to be signed.

His secretary walked in with a cup of coffee.

Good morning Lucian, how was your night?

Fine, he answered bluntly.

What’s with your expression Lucas asked.

My parents called me again this morning and I am sure it’s for the same reason.

“why don't you take what your parents have been saying into consideration and marry the girl," Lucas said.

Lucian exhaled sharply, gripping his pen. My parents are relentless. And you know? It wasn’t about love, it never was. It all about business, alliances, control. And Natasha?

“I have no interest in Natasha, remember she is just like a sister to me”

“ but I feel you should still respond to their calls, remember they are your parents and they have your best interest at heart, especially your mother" Lucas advised

“Okay, fine, I will call her now Dad" Lucian responded with a hint of sarcasm in his voice and Lucas chuckled.

He picked up his phone to call his mother as Lucas left the office to give him some privacy but he hesitated and dropped his phone.

After some time, his phone rang with his mom's ID popped up on the phone. Lucian didn't pick up the call, at the first ring but when his mom kept pestering him, he decided to pick up the call.

"Hello Mom," he said with a cold voice. "Lucian have been trying to call you since are you trying to ignore your mom?

Lucian replied saying “ No Mom, I've been busy with work" And so? Anyways it's been long since you've visited and I would like you to come for a family dinner" his mother said.

Ok, Lucian replied uninterestedly.

As Kathryn walked to work, an uneasy feeling settled in her chest. She pressed a hand to her stomach, dismissing the nausea as stress. But deep inside, something was changing… something she wasn’t ready to face yet.