Chapter 70

"Did you see Rex?" He asked dryly, not looking at Katherine. His eyes were looking out the window instead. He was ashamed. Though, his plan was an excellent one but, Rex just escaped it in a blink of an eye.

"Yes." And she ended the conversation just like that. That wasn't usual.

Deep down, Katherine was thinking of who to take in as a replacement for ken. The man was old and his attic too. She didn't want to keep putting him in such a position. What if Rex has not allowed his release? What if Rex decided to keep him in jail and let him rot like he threatened? What if, just what if. What about if her questions got answered negatively? And she decided to get a new secretary.

"You bribed him or..." He was yet to finish his statement when Katherine interrupted. She didn't know what he wanted to ask but it was of no need.

"Nothing. I didn't do anything. He just agreed to release you. Let's stop talking about that for now. You heard the nurse right?" She sounded a bit harsh and uninterested. She was beginning to doubt herself. Maybe the best was to just step down already. Just few days and her head was aching severally.

ken looked pale. He didn't know if Katherine slept with Rex to release him. She wasn't saying anything. All she was doing was cut their conversation short. He knew she was angry and disappointed. Even him too. But, he would never forgive himself if he finds out that Rex laid his hand on his baby girl. He only wanted Katherine's happiness. Even though she would never see him as her real father, he cared less about that but always wanted her happy. It was a big deal for him to see her always win.

Usually, they always joked and talked about business until they get home but the drive home was awkwardly quiet.

ken finally dropped his gaze on Katherine. She was just relaxing on the chair with her head up.

Finally, they got home and Katherine helped him enter the house. Still, not a word. She then laid him on his bed and that was when he heard her speak.

"The maid will bring your food soon. You heard what the nurse said. Recovery first." Katherine said like she was reading his thoughts but, he still felt the urge to ask.

"So, what do you plan to do now?" He asked as he lowered his head to avoid eyes contact.

"I don't know yet. I'm still thinking. Just tired already." Katherine said and stormed off.

She knew it wasn't right to show her anger but, then, she was frustrated and didn't know how to keep fighting. Rex's mockery smile was the only picture she had flashing in her head.

"Okay. Know I'm always here for you." He said and watched Katherine give a wry smile before leaving.

She got to the living room and collapsed on the sofa.

"What a day!" She sighed and turned on the TV. It only showed music videos. She needed to get her mind off everything, and then, she thought of the promised call.

Katherine opened two buttons of her shirt and picked up her phone.

"Sorry about everything." Katherine apologized as soon as Nancy picked the call.

"You don't sound fine. What's going on? Is it work again? I have told you not to overstress yourself. It's good to earn but what's the use if you ain't healthy to enjoy your wealth?" Nancy quarrelled over the phone.

Katherine was so lot of words. She bit her lower lips. Nancy knew nothing about Rex and the company, her father's best friend wanted her to get. Indeed, Nancy would freak out but, it was better now or never.

"I have to tell her." She mumbled to herself as she took a deep breath.

"Hey girl, are you there? Is something wro..." Katherine interrupted. She has finally made up her mind to explain everything to her friend.

"Ye... Yess, I am." She paused and in a lower voice, she spoke, "I met someone."

Only if Katherine was with Nancy, she would have seen the look on her face. The phone was dead quiet for a minute and then a loud voice followed.

"OMG" Nancy screamed, "It's a guy, right?" She asked excitedly.

Katherine rolled her eyes. She knew what Nancy was thinking and of course not. Nothing was going on and for her, it was a never.

"Yeah but..." Nancy interrupted.

"This is so cool. Is he rich? I hope he is as handsome as Drake?" Nancy asked knowing how much Katherine crushed on Drake. He was her celebrity crush and she always told Nancy that one day, she would get married to Drake.

In fact, Katherine was a die hard fan of Drake. She followed him on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and one day, Nancy got her stuffing the internet for his number. Exactly. She was obsessed with him. Play any song that belongs to him or he's been featured, and Katherine would sing it so perfectly. Though she always acted like a boss lady, she still has the girlish attitude in her. Play his song and watch an angry face blush. Even when Drake was dating Rihanna, she cried alot wishing it was her he was flirting with. Drake was the only lover Katherine had.

"He is handsome but don't dare compare anyone to Drake." Katherine warned even when the truth was that Rex was more handsome than Drake.

" He he he he, i knew you'd get vexed with that. So, are you two making out already?" Nancy teased while chuckling at the background.

"Nancy!" Katherine yelled.

Nancy knew exactly what she was doing so, when she heard Katherine called out her name, she knew it was a win.

"What? Can't I ask that? I'm your best friend, i just wanted to know." Nancy defended herself.

" Well, he is just an annoying work mate for now." Katherine responded dryly.

" Awwwwn." Nancy exclaimed and it pained Katherine.

"What's that for? It's complicated. We are fighting for one goal and that is to get the company. He won't let me win. And sees me as a weakling. The worst path of it is, no one seems to be on my side. Through their actions, i know they love Rex." Katherine complained bitterly.

" Nice name he's got. Lol. Well, have you two try to work things out? I mean, since it's like a winning contest for the two of you. Surely, the weaker one will have to step down for the other." Nancy said thoughtfully.

" I do know that. It's just that, I have to be the one. I was put in the will for a reason and i have to try my best to prove to everyone that I'm capable of handling anything." Katherine debated. She never knew the reason why the man put her in his will.

"I understand dear."

"He even arrested ken. The time you called, I was in the police station. Well, it's all complicated. It wasn't, totally his fault." Katherine explained.

" What's your plans then?" Nancy asked curiously.

" I want to get a new secretary. ken can't think like us. He is aged and so is his style.

"Not a bad idea tho. A fresh dude that can steal your heart should come in." Nancy joked and burst out laughing.

" Get out!" Katherine exclaimed, "I'm being serious."

"Okay. How is it going so far? I meant your efforts. Because, i know you can do anything you put your mind into." Nancy hyped her and she felt reasonable again.

"Not going well as i planned or expected it to be." Katherine stopped when she heard a noise at the background, " What was that?" She asked changing the topic.

"Oh, it's nothing though. I wanted to tell you. George and I are back again. I'm spending the night at his place." And just before Katherine would reply, a manly voice spoke.

"Hey Katherine, how are you doing?" His voice hasn't changed.

George and Nancy broke up a year ago. Though, they were still friends. Katherine never thought they were going to get back together again.

"Fine. So good to hear you two are back." She uttered dryly.

" I know right." George responded.

"Yeah girl, I didn't think so too. You should get a man there as well. You know it's been too long. Move on and fall in love." Nancy urged and Katherine furrowed her brows.

Her former relationship made her hate men. She felt they were all the same. He stabbed her deep and left without a word. Since then, Katherine has refused to love again. She choose to work instead.

"I will when I'm interested." Katherine answered dryly. She was literally enjoying her single life. Her problems and work kept her busy enough to forget what falling in love felt like, "I'd go now. Take care. Byyeee..." She ended the call before Nancy could reply.

ken who was eavesdropping to her conversation turned back, when he bumped into the maid carrying a tray. The cup of water on the tray, fell down and the glass cup, broke to pieces. The sound echoed.