Chapter 32

Marcus POV

Two months have gone by since Katelyn gave birth to our beautiful baby girl. They named her Irene for some reason. I had no choice in the matter other than to accept the name. Her birth certificate was filled while I was away and by the time I saw it, the name had already been used to register her in the national system . She carried my second name though as her surname ,so many I didn't have much to complain about.

I asked Katelyn how she came up with the name Irene and all she said was Irene was her favorite aunt who took care of her , when her parents were out of the country . Knowing her parents like to travel , that would make Irene play the role of her guardian as half of the time her parents were away.

I didn't know why but I had this feeling that she was lying to me. I have been having that feeling since the birth of baby Irene. When it came to Katelyn I expected the unexpected, anything can happen at anytime. I have to admit after hearing that explanation the name Irene suited our child perfectly.

I have seen my daughter a handful of times but not for lack of trying. For some reason everytime I want to see my daughter, she is otherwise occupied. I saw her consistently the first one month as I had to move back in my house indefinitely. She is beautiful with her black eyes , blonde hair and button nose. Katelyn has black eyes so she inherited those black eyes from her mother.

She is the cutest thing. When I first held her in my arms I felt so much joy that I found myself smiling like an idiot. My heart felt full and my mind at ease everytime I held her. Our moments were ours alone as we enjoyed each other's company. She would make sounds as I listened and rocked her . She was everything I was missing in my life.

The next month was crazy busy on my end. Someone stole a million dollars from my company, again. Everytime I think I have solved the issue, it starts up again. The money was stolen a month after Katelyn gave birth. My accountanting team notified me of the situation immediately they noticed.

I called my trusted people to come and get to the bottom of this situation . I can't have my employees thinking they can steal from me without concequence. Taylor and her partner Harry flew into the country two days after that call. They were situated in my hotel and I asked them to get to work quickly. I wanted it solved as soon as possible . At the time I was on edge with my daughters birth and Zawadi's absence.

My angel Zawadi. When she didn't show up to our meeting the first weekend, I excused it as anger for what had happened previously. She was entiteled to some sulking time before she accepts her reality. She said she was pregnant and I didn't believe her. That must have been a massive blow to her but what did she expect. That I would be jumping with joy?Would you blame me if you were in my position?

Women have not been particularly honest when they get involved in my life. They get greedy and end up wanting more from me.  When they realize that it won't happen they come up with ways to stay in my life indefinitely such as saying the are pregnant. So many women have used this excuse on me over the years that I don't take it seriously anymore.

Honestly speaking some part of me wanted it to be true. I wanted Zawadi to carry my seed inside her. A living result from our love . She was mine and eventually I wanted her to carry my child. I was planning to take her to the hospital this weekend and have her tested. I wanted to see the proof with my own eyes before I make a mistake of believing a lie again.

Perhaps I waited for too long because I haven't seen her in two months. At first I was angry and I went looking for her. I sent my driver to fetch her but he came back with news that her landlord was looking her. I didn't ask him anymore questions as the poor man didn't know what was going on.

After getting this report I called John to my office. He was back from his partenity leave. He seemed more relaxed now and ready for a challenge . He had added some weight too. It seemed fatherhood suited him after all.

*" How are you doing John?" I asked him
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" I am doing great, thank you"

" How is your child doing ?"

"We named her Nora and she is doing great. She is growing properly and is healthy. That is all any parent would want."

" Yea,I know what you mean" I commented

" You recently had your baby girl. How has fatherhood been so far?" He asked

" Exciting and terrifying at the same time. I can't believe I have a child depending on me now. It's so surreal"

" I know what you mean"

" So I called you here because I am looking for Zawadi. Have you heard from her?" I asked.

" No. Infact my wife has been worried that maybe something bad happened to her"

"Why would she think that?"

" Zawadi has not reached out to us in two months. That is so out of character for her. She calls at least everyday and sometimes more than once in a day"

"That is strange"

" Why are you looking for her?" He asked

" We have some things to straighten out"

" I haven't heard from her but when I do I will tell you"

" *I appreciate that. Thank you"
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None of us have heard from her and it was suspiciously strange. My phone rang loudly breaking my chain of thought. It was Taylor

" Hello"

" Sir we need you to come see this" she said.

I didn't wait for any further details as I rose from my seat and walked to their assigned room for work. I knocked on the door before I opened and let myself in. I wasn't about to let suspense kill me.

Taylor was tapping away on her computer while Harry was talking on the phone. When he noticed me he hang up and sat straighter in his seat. Huh! That was a very common reaction when people see me.

" What did you want to show me?" I asked

Taylor gasped as she was startled. She had not seen me come in.

" Oh.. Yes, we have found your money." She answered.

" Where? Show me!" I demanded.

She turned her laptop to face me. What I saw was beyond anything I could have conjured up in my mind . Why was I suprised though? Wasn't it always a possibility that it would happen again. The money was in a Kenyan account.

Account number : 130890000006

Account name: Zawadi Njoki.

Account balance: 100600000.

I rubbed my eyes to ensure that I could see the information before me clearly. My hands formed fists as my mind was suffocated by anger. I felt anger flow through out my body ready to explode. I shoved my hands in my pocket and walked away without saying a word . I couldn't talk.

She played me again. And like an idiot I never learn. I fell for her again inspite of everything she has put me through. I acknowledge that I was in love with her again. Does my heart never learn? How much more betrayal and disappointment can I take?

I tried to get back to her good grace. I tried to show her kindness and love even when she didn't deserve it . I tried to forget her past transgressions but how can I forget them, if they keep coming back. I thought we were passed this after she knew I had evidence against her.  Wasn't she afraid of what I will do to her or she thought I wouldn't do a single thing because I loved her.

Well enough is enough. It was high time I go forward with my threat. I remember specifically telling her ,she will pay if this happens again but she thought I was making dry threats. It was time she knew what happens to people who play with me.

I called all my company lawyers for a meeting even if it was late evening. John was among. I felt sad for what I was about to do but it didn't matter. Action has to be taken. While in the meeting, Taylor and Harry presented them with all the evidence we had against Zawadi for them to go through.

Once they confirmed that it was authentic and obtain in the right way, I felt relief. I looked at each of them in the eye before I made my decision.

" We are taking Zawadi to court" I announced.