On that evening, Kane sat down to dinner, accompanied by his assistant who sat by his side. He ate slowly, seemingly unenthusiastic about the meal, pausing to sip water from his glass now and then.
"Sir... You won't believe what I'm about to tell you," he began."What is it?""Do you remember that waitress from the café over two years ago, the one you took an immediate interest in?"After a moment of reflection, Kane finally recalled. It was not easy to forget the young woman he had deceived and mistreated. Following that incident, he lost all desire to pursue women for his gratification. The compassion and guilt he felt that night seemed to have turned over a new leaf within him. He couldn't bear the idea of deceiving and using another woman, only to abandon her."Yes... What's the matter with her?""Well... she's now working for your company as one of the cleaners," he revealed, causing Kane to halt his eating, attempting to absorb Darian's words."What?""It's true, sir. She's employed in your company now. I spotted her today in the cafeteria. I could hardly believe it myself."Kane pondered for a moment before resuming his meal."And why would that be a concern?""Well... what if she recognizes you? You could face trouble if she decides to report you to the authorities."Kane found it amusing."Do you think some woman would dare to involve the police with me?""It's just a thought, sir.""Well, that was in the past. Perhaps you're mistaken or imagining things. Go get some rest, okay?" he said, patting Darian on the back before standing up and departing.Despite Darian's certainty about recognizing the girl from two years ago, he dismissed his thoughts. He must have been mistaken or hallucinating.The following day, Caitlin rose to her usual morning routine, preparing Sultan for preschool before heading to work. Upon arriving at work, she was assigned a different task."Miss Caitlin, due to your dedication and hard work, I have decided to assign you the task of cleaning the CEO's office today. It's the largest office in the building, so you must perform your duties meticulously. I expect no negative feedback regarding your work, understood?" her supervisor instructed."Yes, ma'am," Caitlin responded before departing. She was entrusted with the keys to the CEO's office and promptly began cleaning. Intending to complete the task before the CEO's arrival, she worked diligently. Engrossed in her work, she even hummed her favorite tunes, oblivious to the photograph of the CEO in one corner.Before long, Kane arrived and made his way to his office. Noticing the open door and assuming the cleaning had been completed, he was intrigued by the sweet and melodious singing emanating from within. Curious, he entered to discover a young woman dusting the sofas.Having just completed her cleaning duties, Caitlin decided to give the sofas one final dusting. Mesmerized by her singing, Kane stood there listening attentively, almost as if he were under a spell. With a smile on his face, he approached her slowly, eager to catch a glimpse of the mysterious woman with such an angelic voice. Startled, Caitlin noticed a shadow looming over her and turned around. They found themselves face to face, and the smile vanished from Kane's face as he immediately recognized her.Caitlin was horrified, unable to believe the sight before her. Her face drained of color in sheer terror.Kane could identify that face anywhere. No matter how hard he had tried, he couldn't erase from his mind the image of the girl he had mistreated two years ago. Her tears, her pleas, her gasps of pain with each cruel act haunted him for so long, and now that same girl stood before him. His eyes widened in sheer shock. Caitlin, too, was stunned. The face of the man who had abused her was unforgettable, his wicked smiles haunting her for so long.Tears welled up in her eyes as painful memories flooded back. Swiftly brushing past him, she fled the office in a hurry, leaving behind the mop bucket and broom. Kane stood there, still reeling from the unexpected encounter.Just then, Darian entered the office. Having witnessed the girl running out in tears earlier, he exclaimed, "Sir... Did you see that girl?! That's the one I was talking about!"Kane fell silent for a moment, then let out a heavy sigh. "I did. You... you were right."Darian urged, "You should dismiss her immediately before she causes any trouble!""No. Let her be," Kane stated before sitting down on the sofa, lost in his thoughts.Caitlin dashed into one of the bathrooms on the same floor, locking the door behind her, breathing heavily, and shedding uncontrollable tears. The revelation hit her like a ton of bricks - the CEO was none other than the cruel man who had shattered her life! How could this have happened? She needed to resign immediately. Working for such a heartless and ruthless man was out of the question. She couldn't bear to face him again.Suddenly, there was a loud knocking on the door. The knocking persisted for a few minutes, growing louder, likely due to impatience. Wiping her tears away quickly, Caitlin opened the door to find another female staff member who seemed urgent. She had been knocking for quite some time. Casting an angry glance at Caitlin, the woman rushed into one of the stalls to attend to her needs.Caitlin was not herself for the remainder of the day, always avoiding the CEO whenever he was around. Her performance suffered, and she faced a harsh scolding from Matilda. The thought of quitting crossed her mind, but she realized she couldn't afford to lose this job, as she needed it to support herself and her son. Grace had worked hard to secure this opportunity for her, and she felt she couldn't be ungrateful by resigning. Restless and eager for the day to end, she anxiously awaited closing time.Finally, the workday came to a close. While the cleaners stayed a bit longer to tidy up once more, Caitlin had to obtain permission to leave early as Sultan was still at daycare. He typically stayed there with a teacher until late in the evening when Caitlin arrived to pick him up. Upon seeing his mother, Sultan joyfully dashed towards her, embracing her with excitement."In a sweet voice, he called out, 'Mommy! I missed you!' and Caitlin lifted him into her arms."Sultan, my little one. I'm sorry for keeping you waiting.""Mummy, I want... spaghetti," he pleaded with adorable, imploring eyes, and Caitlin smiled through tears."Don't worry, darling. I'll make that for you."After saying goodbye to the teachers, they took a cab ride home. The journey was long, and Sultan soon fell asleep in her arms. Caitlin covered him with her coat, holding him close as the cab traveled along the highway. Lost in her thoughts, she stared out the window.The father of her son was her boss. What should she do? Overwhelmed with emotion, tears filled her eyes and streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably.After a long day at the office, Kane found himself on his way home with Darian behind the wheel. Lost in his thoughts, he couldn't shake the image of the young woman he had encountered earlier that day. Her lovely voice and the look of recognition on her face replayed in his mind, bringing back memories he had hoped to escape.As he grappled with his guilt over his past actions towards her, Kane realized that the first step towards finding peace was to offer an apology. Though uncertain of whether she would forgive him, he knew he had to try. Perhaps by seeking her forgiveness, he could finally lay his past to rest and silence the judgment of his conscience.At home, Caitlin gently placed Sultan on the sofa to rest before heading to the kitchen to prepare the meal he had requested. Seeing him looking so worn out and hungry, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for him. Knowing that he had to spend the entire day at daycare because of her job, Caitlin was filled with regret.
Caitlin was resolute in her decision. She requested a resignation form, much to the surprise of her colleagues with whom she had grown close."But... Why are you leaving?! You just started, dear!" Matilda exclaimed in disbelief."I meant what I said! I have made up my mind to leave this job, and that's final!" Caitlin declared as she grabbed her purse and departed.Her coworkers attempted to dissuade her and offer explanations, but she remained steadfast, signing the resignation letter and leaving despite their efforts. Kane was still pondering the incident when Matilda entered with the letter in hand."Miss Caitlin has resigned, Sir," Matilda informed him.He simply sighed, accepted the letter, and nodded slowly, signaling for her to leave without providing any explanation. She gazed at him briefly before departing.Caitlin swiftly hailed a taxi and made her way to the preschool to collect Sultan. Inside, she found him engrossed in playing with building blocks and toy soldiers. Upon
As he sat in his car on the way home, the echo of Caitlin's words, "He's not your son, and never will be," resonated in his mind.The day's shocking events left him reeling. The revelation that Caitlin had a son for him struck him deeply, leading to a newfound understanding of the struggles and pain she had endured. The realization that she likely faced hardships due to a pregnancy resulting from sexual abuse caused his ego to crumble, replaced by a profound sense of shame.For the first time in his life, he felt lost and adrift, as if Karma was seeking retribution for his past mistreatment of women. Uncertain of what to do next, he grappled with a sense of aimlessness.Despite his turmoil, Caitlin remained unforgiving. He sighed heavily, touching the still-bleeding scar on his left cheek, his blood-stained fingers a stark reminder of the day's events. Sensing his master's intense stress, Darian chose to remain silent, opting not to provoke Kane's potential outburst of anger in his cu
As Sultan turned three years old, Caitlin planned a surprise birthday party for him. Upon his return from school, he reveled in the celebration alongside Grace and his mother.His excitement soared upon seeing the beautifully crafted cake prepared for him. Caitlin was overjoyed to witness his happiness and had showered him with a plethora of toys as gifts. Mrs. Grace also contributed many delightful presents for him.Sultan let out a squeal of delight as he unwrapped the Mattel toy dinosaur. His long-standing wish for a T-Rex had finally come true, and the menacing-looking creature delighted him.Unable to get the little boy out of his mind, Kane made the decision to visit him at school. His plan involved discreetly following Caitlin as she escorted Sultan to school, allowing him to slip in during playtime.The next day, Caitlin escorted Sultan to school. They got into a taxi and departed, while nearby, Kane sat inside a black Tesla. Opting to drive solo this time, he followed the tax
Kane continued to visit Sultan at school, and in a brief period, they developed a strong bond, with Sultan growing very fond of him. Sultan affectionately referred to Kane as 'daddy,' and Kane felt a deep sense of connection with his son. The observant teacher, Mrs. Nicole, who had been discreetly monitoring their interactions, eventually decided to inform Caitlin about the charming stranger who regularly visited during recess to spend time with her son. She requested a meeting with Caitlin in her office. Initially concerned that Sultan might have been causing trouble at school, Caitlin was reassured by Mrs. Nicole that he had been exemplary in his behavior."I was apprehensive that Sultan might have misbehaved.""Oh, no, dear. Sultan is doing perfectly well. It's something else." Caitlin's apprehension grew."What do you mean?""It concerns a particular young man who frequently comes here to visit your son. He has been coming for nearly a month now.""A man? Who is he?""I was mean
As they journeyed back home in the taxi, a heavy silence enveloped them. Sultan's heart weighed heavy with sorrow; he already missed his 'daddy'. Beside him, his mother sat looking out the window, her expression still clouded with sadness."Mummy... is that man my daddy?" Sultan asked, his eyes brimming with tears.Caitlin gazed at him, tears welling up in her eyes. "No, he's not. He's not your father! Whatever he told you was a lie," she replied, her voice filled with emotion.Sultan held her gaze for a moment, his trust shaken. Although he didn't press her further, he couldn't shake off his doubts this time.Upon their arrival home, Caitlin prepared dinner while Sultan picked at his food, his somber mood palpable. Observing his melancholy, Caitlin pondered how he would react to the news that they would soon be moving to another city.The following day, Grace paid a visit after receiving a distressing call from Caitlin. She was taken aback to find Sultan at home instead of school, ha
All my life, I have faced nothing but pain and anguish. I have escaped death so many times, and I have seen the true meaning of suffering and poverty. I lost my parents when I was only a baby and I don't even know what had happened to them, the staff in the orphanage where I grew up refused to tell me anything. They hated me and treated me like trash. I was so little and I felt insecure about everything. All I wanted was a warm arm to lay my troubled head on. I wanted to love, and I wanted to be loved. I see other kids here every day getting adopted, but no one wanted to adopt me because I was very skinny and malnourished. I had rashes and my hair was scrawny and messy. In my little corner, I watched the other kids get adopted and I gave up hope. My life has no direction anyway…maybe I will eventually die one day. A young woman in her late thirties approached me in my corner, staring down at me with intense eyes. At first, I thought she wanted to dispose of me because of the vicious
Caitlin worked as a barista every evening at a bustling café in town, relying on her earnings to fund her college education. Her aunt Mariah, who was unkind and refused to offer any financial assistance, would not support her niece's academic pursuits.To stay at Mariah's home and cater to her needs, Caitlin had to toil day and night. Mariah had taken her in primarily to exploit her as a servant.Despite facing such challenges, Caitlin, a twenty-year-old young woman of remarkable beauty, exuded grace in every way. Mariah, consumed by jealousy over her niece's beauty, mistreated her in the hopes that the constant workload and lack of rest would mar her appearance. However, to Mariah's dismay, Caitlin only grew more radiant, much to her cruel aunt's displeasure.With a curvaceous and beautiful figure, her charming smile had the power to soften the most hardened hearts. She possessed stunning long, brown hair and a petite yet strong frame.Despite her petite stature, many mistakenly perce