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When the limo pulled up at the restaurant. Cat didn’t wait for the driver to open the door. “Thank you.” She said sweetly to the driver before turning to look at the place Alex had wanted to have lunch. It was a ritzy Italian restaurant about 10 mins from the apartment.Taking a deep breath, before she entered the front door. The maitre d’ greeted her politely. Asking her if she had a reservation.“I’m meeting someone.” Cat told him, thinking that if he held his back any tighter, he would snap it.“Name please.” Looking down at his booking sheet.“Alex McDonnell.” She supplied.He looked up from the listing and gave her a once over. “Excellent. Mr McDonnell has already arrived. Please come this way.”She followed the up-tight man as he led the way through the elegant restaurant.As he rounded a screen area, Cat’s heart stopped beating for a second. Not just Alex there to meet her, but Rebecca as well.Rebecca got up when it looked like Cat was going to flee. Hurrying over and taking Ca
“One thing I did listen to my father about was birth control. I come from a very rich family. We had to be careful. I had always asked a lady if she was on the pill, but not all women tell the truth, so I have always used a condom. That’s why your story was such a shock to me. I have had women claim before I was the father of their child. It was always about money. It was never true, or so I thought.” Alex rubbed his free hand down his face before continuing. Looking again at Rebecca, slightly embarrassed by his next words. “I slept around a lot in my twenties. I was what you would call a man whore or hound dog. It becomes very boring as you get older.”Alex picked up his water to have a drink and was about to go on, but the waiter came over to take their orders. Cat ordered the chicken scallopini with only sparkling water as a drink. Cat liked the fact that Rebecca ordered more than just a salad. They both ordered the Mushroom risotto with a bottle of Siduri Sanda Barbara Pinot Noir.
Cat raised an eyebrow at him. “What do you intend to do with her?”Alex chuckled at her expression. “I’m not planning to harm her, Cat. But I can arrange a meeting with her. I’ll make sure she understands, to stay away from you. Don’t get me wrong, I’m really pissed at her for allowing what happened to you to come about in the first place.”Cat’s face relaxed, realising he didn’t mean anything untoward. She understood his feelings towards Eva. “Eric gave her a warning. But it’s up to you. I don’t want her in my life or my children’s lives.”Alex nodded. “Leave it to me.”Cat thought for a minute before asking a question of her own. “Eva said she called your family home to let you know about me. Your father told her. He didn’t care and wouldn’t help pay a cent for a bastard child.” Cat looked down, not wanting to see his face in case he had been party to this view. Cat felt sick in the stomach for asking the question.Cat jumped slightly as Alex gently placed his hand beneath her chin,
“Eric,” Cat exclaimed in surprise, “how did you find me?” She knew she appeared guilty, and indeed she was, for having ditched her security detail and then leaving the apartment building against better judgment. But his discovery of her location puzzled her; she was certain no guards had tailed her. Then realisation dawned on her swiftly—there was only one possibility, and it stung that he hadn’t sought her consent. “You are tracking my phone, aren’t you?” Cat accused him.Eric, who had been glaring at Alex, turned sharply at her accusation, fixing her with his intense gaze. “You can say that now when I find you having lunch with Alex McDonnell. You lied to me. You told me you were sick. Cat, you don’t look sick to me, just guilty.”The fact that he had installed a tracker on her phone made her feel violated; she wasn’t an object to be monitored. How dare he lo-jack her? She hid nothing on her phone, so she always left it out. But if he intended to use a tracking device, he should have
There was dead silence throughout the restaurant once Eric left. It took a moment for the reality of it all to hit Cat, and when it did, she sagged. If it hadn’t been for Alex holding her up and placing her into a chair, Cat was sure she would be sitting on the floor. In the space of 10 minutes, her life had completely disintegrated in front of her eyes. She would have no job, no home, and no marriage. Sneer panic overwhelmed her, and Cat started to hyperventilate.Above the roaring in her, Alex could be heard shouting at the staff. “Get me a glass of water.”Water? who needed water at a time like this? She needed a shot of brandy or scotch straight up. But it was one indulgence she couldn’t have, even if it was to calm her down. She was pregnant. Tears welled in her eyes, spilling over and running down her face. Lifting a hand, she wiped them away almost absentmindedly. A glass of water came into her view, which she took. Not sure what else to do. She wanted her mum; she wanted Dawn.
Eric stormed back into his offices, making Jo look up in surprise. Seeing his face like thunder, she hesitated for a moment before saying.“Eric, there are messages.” Jo charged ahead.“Not now.” Eric snapped at her, not even looking in her direction.“Some are urgent.” Jo persisted.“Jo, fuck it, I said not now.”Jo flinched at his harsh tone. Eric didn’t pay any attention. Heading straight to his office, slamming the door shut with such force it vibrated throughout the room.Jo frowned after her boss. Normally, if Eric was angry, he would go deadly quiet. Not this seething, visible anger. “Wow, I wonder who pissed him off.” Maybe she should message Cat and find out if she knew. Jo lined up Eric’s messages and sent him an email instead.Eric walked back and forth in his office. Cat had been behaving differently for days. Behaving oddly and guiltily. Now he understood why.It had shocked the hell out of him when Peters had called to say he had checked the apartment and found Cat missin
The next morning, Cat was up early, determined not to wallow in sadness. She had calls to make and plans to finalise. The previous night, as she struggled to sleep, she had made a decision.If Eric wanted back in her life upon learning the truth, he would face a daunting challenge - not just a steep hill, but a mountain to climb. He had been wrong and had hastily jumped to conclusions, without allowing anyone the time to explain.After taking another shower to relax, Cat felt refreshed and more alive. She picked up her phone and made her way downstairs. Outside on the terrace, Cat found Rebecca enjoying breakfast by the pool. The day was clear and blue, a perfect morning. Grateful that she had chosen to wear loose linen pants and a singlet top, Cat moved to join Rebecca.As soon as Cat stepped out of the back door, Rebecca got up and greeted her with a hug. “I know this might not be the best time to ask, but how are you feeling?” Rebecca questioned, leading Cat to sit down with her.Af
After breakfast, Cat told Rebecca she would need to make some phone calls, which Rebecca said. “I hope one is to his mother. Allison is a lovely lady and I cannot see her at all happy with this turn of events.”Cat was uncertain about how Allison would react if she had heard from Eric about his accusations against her.Yesterday, Cat couldn’t bring herself to address the issue, but now, after clearing her head, she felt ready to talk about it. She just hoped she could maintain her composure and avoid breaking down.While Cat would have preferred to speak to Dawn first, when she glanced at the time and realised she needed to inform Allison that she wouldn’t be coming in today... or ever.Dialling Allison’s number, Cat was glad Allison answered after only three rings. From her first words, Cat could tell that Eric had said nothing yet. “Katherine, are you still not well?” came her concerned mother-in-law’s voice over the phone.Cat didn’t respond immediately, taking a few deep breaths wh