Thank for ready. Is Alex really an asshole? Love Billie
Cat felt his hand slide down to her breast, cupping, then tug at her sensitive nipple. She had been in a drowsy state, not fully awake, but not really asleep either. She was simply enjoying the comforting feeling of being held in her husband’s embrace. Nestled against his front, she felt his teasing touch slowly bringing her into full consciousness, arousing her senses.Her mind instantly turned to unpleasant thoughts. Unable to forget so soon her unsettling encounter with Alex from the previous night. It looped on repeat in her head, etching itself deeper into her memory.She had anxiously awaited Alex’s call to Eric last night when they arrived home. Which hadn’t happened yet. The wait for the other shoe to drop caused her to have a restless sleep. She only hoped to leave the incident behind and act as if it had never occurred.Cat felt ashamed of her reaction towards Eric’s friend and the lingering doubt that he might not even be her father. She also acknowledged that Alex’s own rea
“Isn’t it nice to be finally be out of the office for lunch?” Cat exclaimed, glancing around the bustling cafe. From her vantage point, she spotted Peters and the other bodyguard stationed outside.Peters was her constant companion, accompanying her from morning to her evening return home, Monday through Friday. The other guards rotated regularly, making it challenging for Cat to recall their names. She eagerly looked forward to the day when it would all be over. The police would have Claudia in custody.The cafe had all its sliding doors and windows open, allowing fresh air to circulate throughout the room. The smell of coffee was rich in the air. She enjoyed the smell now. She was in her second trimester. It no longer made her want to throw up. She could not wait until she was allowed to drink the proper stuff again. Decaf just wasn’t the same.Cat cast a wistful gaze at the tables outside, where she and Joanne would typically sit. Oh, how she yearned to enjoy a meal at one of those
The bright light flashed in her eyes, causing her to curse. It was painful, but Cat did understand that the doctor was just doing his job. The doctor’s tiny torch only made my pounding headache worse. She wasn’t surprised that she had a headache, considering she had hit her head against the wall.From the adjacent room, Eric could be heard yelling. She knew Eric was in a rage. He had indicated to the guards to follow him out of the room. That had been a few minutes ago.After he had reassured himself that she was indeed ok. Shortly after they had left, the yelling had started. Poor Peters, it wasn’t his fault. In fact, he had saved them from being struck by a falling stone plant pot.Cat only found out about it later, after they had made it to the safety of Eric’s building. She vaguely remembered Peters pushing them out of harm’s way and the sharp pain in her head. Then she had been swiftly carried by Peters into the Logan holdings building, with someone on a walkie talkie shouting. Ca
Cat’s mobile phone rang three weeks later as she was trying to put away some files. Looking up from her task. She when back to her desk to pick up the phone. Not recognising the number, Cat almost didn’t answer. Despite her initial intention to not take the call, a sudden curiosity compelled her to answer, so she pressed the accept button on the phone instead. Then she lifted the phone to her ear. “Hello. Cat speaking.”“Cat, it’s Alex McDonnell.”Cat’s heart started pounding in her chest as she pulled the phone away from her ear. After a brief pause, she made the decision to hang up. Ever since their last encounter, she had completely lost interest in hearing anything he had to say.Almost immediately, her phone rang again, displaying the same number. Cat declined the call and switched her ringer to silent. She vividly remembered telling him that she wanted nothing to do with him that night, in no uncertain terms. The unfounded accusations he had made against her lingered in her mind.
Cat had not accepted any calls from Alex after the initial one, nor had she attempted to reach out to him. It was likely his aim was to warn her against disclosing her suspicion of him being her father. As though she would disclose such information to anyone. That is, if he truly was her father. By choosing not to see him, she remained in the dark. Not sure if he had even run her DNA. Since their encounter at the Women and Children First benefit, she had been anticipating him to call Eric.There was another event tonight, this time for children with cancer. Cat considered not attending, thinking she could claim illness as an excuse. Ultimately, she decided against telling Eric she was unwell. What was the point? Eventually, she would encounter Alex, and she refused to hide from that.“Are you ready?” Nick’s voice came from behind her.As I’ll ever be, Cat thought. She was apprehensive about going tonight. “Yes. Let’s go.” She turned to her husband. Seeing how gorgeous he was in his bla
There was a silent auction for tonight’s event, and Eric took her around to look at what was on offer. So many people had donated for this charity it was heartwarming to see. Cat would have loved to bid on the hot-air balloon ride. But she considered it too dangerous being pregnant.Eric was standing behind her with his arms wrapped around her waist, his hands over her swollen belly. Leaning over her, seeing what she was looking at. “No, no hot-air balloon rides. It’s too dangerous.” Showing his thoughts were on the same track as hers.“It would have been lovely, but you are right. I was thinking the same thing, anyway.” Placing her hand over his laying on her stomach.“Is there anything else you would like?” Eric asked.“No, not really. I have all I need.” Cat couldn’t see anything.“What about the cruise on a yacht for a week?” Eric suggested.Cat pulled a face. “No, I’m not sure how I would go pregnant on a boat.” turning in his arms, placing her hands on his arms, she looked up at
“You know you can tell me anything?” Eric said as they sat in the limo on the way back home.Cat turned her head to look at him. “I know.”“What was happening between you and Alex when I joined you this evening?” Eric had joined them prior to Cat making a decision about meeting Alex. Cat was grateful for the extra time it gave her to think things through. She now had Alex’s number, so if she decided to meet with him, she could call him and arrange it. Should she tell Eric regardless of Alex’s request that she shouldn’t?Alex had told Rebecca why couldn’t she share with Eric? She had only kept quiet before because she really believe she had made a fool of herself. Believing in Eva’s lies. Well, it looked like Eva hadn’t been lying after all. What about the phone call she had made to let The McDonnell family know she was pregnant? Cat would be sure to ask Alex that very question should she decide to meet him.“Nothing. I was asking if he ended up buying anything for Rebecca.”She could s
Cat made a call to her foster mother the next morning. Eric was working out in the apartment gym. She thought about going to watch him, but had figured this was the best time to contact her mother. Grabbing a cup of green tea and her phone, Cat let herself out on the balcony. Putting the cup down on the table and sliding the door shut to the apartment, giving her the privacy she needed to have this conversation. Taking a seat on the edge of a chair.Dialling her mother’s number, the phone rang for some time, and Cat was about to give up when it was answered on the other end.“Hello.” came Dawn’s cheerful voice.“Hi Mum, it’s me.” Cat said, picking up her tea and taking a sip.“Oh, Cat honey. It’s so good to hear from you. I was going to call you today myself.” Cat could hear in her mother’s voice she was happy to hear from her. “How was the charity event last night?”“It was good.” Cat replied after a moment’s pause.“I remember. You’ve previously stated they can be tedious. I hope las