Chapter 34: Chapter 34

In two days Kate lost weight due to her loss of appetite. Nothing she eats goes down.

She was engaged in her normal morning routine serving Alvin coffee in bed then prepare breakfast. She spoke lesser as the day went by.

Cynthia loved the turn of events. She would seize the opportunity to cling to Alvin since he allowed her near him whenever she was close by like she was doing at moment.

" What are you doing? Alvin is this way not there. Bring it to him. Your whore of a mother didn't teach you etiquette" that was it as Kate emptied the hot cup of coffee in her face without a word then refilled it for Alvin. Cynthia ran to the fish tank shoving her face inside. She was lucky it wasn't steaming hot.

Alvin looked at her disorganized appearance worriedly but said nothing then she set up the table on his bed leaving the jar behind. She turned to leave when he spoke. " Stay till I finish it. You burnt Cynthia's face on purpose. You'll refill my cup afterward" he tells her. She simply stood by the bedside waiting for him to give his order

" What happened Kate? Have you gone mute? What happened to your sharp bitchy tongue? I can see you've lost your confidence. Shame' still she said nothing then Cynthia entered about to do the same thing to her but stopped immediately she saw his glare.

She clung to him staring dead at her " she almost ruined my face" she complained as Alvin checked for damages and kissed her cheeks.

" Piece of advice, don't insult her mother. She takes it to the extreme. Filial daughter or so" he stated as she laughed.

" Pour me one" Cynthia ordered as Alvin smirked looking at her from the corner of his eyes pleased. She served her then picked the tray up to leave

" What are you preparing for breakfast? She asked. Kate picked an iPad and showed her. She felt lost without a job to sustain her.

" Sweetheart is she mute? She's easily broken. What a pity. She looks like a swine" she cackled nestling in his arms then proceeded to kiss him writhing on him while passing mocking glances at her then straddled him.

Alvin skipped the formalities flipping her over. Kate blinked her eyelashes shaking her head. He isn't going to make her watch right? Anything but this. She veer to leave then heard his baritone voice " stay put. I want you to watch me have her as I do to you" he said in disdain as Cynthia stared at him in shock but she didn't stop him from undressing her. She knew he was doing it to get back at her but it was her only chance to be touched by him.

Kate's watery eyes blinked severally trying to control herself. She watched him kiss her, touched her and the bitch was moaning loudly. She couldn't stand it anymore then ran out of the room panting heavily, wishing she could unsee it. She entered the library: the only place he wouldn't look and cried herself out.

Crying didn't seem to solve anything then she opted to sleep. His words kept her awake.' watch me have her' what was that about? Does he know something about her and Dante? He seems to be really pissed.

Alvin sneered realizing she had left and got off her. He wanted to break her wings.

" All this for her? Alvin, you're hard. Let me" she bellowed but he refused to get off her

" I've to go to work. You're free to leave if you can't stand me. I didn't send for you " he voiced entering the bathroom.

Cynthia decided to join him in the bathroom. She couldn't help but gawk at his nudity. She didn't think there will come a day when he'll be out of reach. He had always been hers. She didn't need to plead. Now she has to peek at his biceps and bulging muscles. His alluring body wasn't hers anymore. He wasn't Kate's either.

She entered the bathroom while he lifted his head to stare at her. " Cynthia, leave, please. I don't want to hurt you. Why won't you listen to me? He said conceited but she walked closer to him

" You're mine, Alvin. Can't you see she's already broken? You've met. I'm here for you. I'll never hurt you. I never did. You just didn't notice it" she coaxed

" Just imagine if I can break her what about you, the one I never loved. The one who fell in love because I am presentable. I would think twice before touching me if I were you" he threatened which she complied to stepping back from him " I just want to help. You're hard " she tells him in a coquette tone looking at his lower vee line and licked her lips.

" I don't need your help. Get out" he said turning his back to her. She left fantasizing about his well-sculpted back view then left for her room to get a release unless she might come begging again.

Breakfast was served by Lisa. Alvin noticed her absence but didn't ask as long as she prepared the food.

" Where's Annette?

" She's in the garden, Sir. Should I get her? She squirmed knowing he was in a bad mood.

' no need" his subconscious mind kept bothering him to ask after her but he drank water instead as if he was burned.

" Kate made this right? Is quite different today" he settled for finding fault

" Yes Sir. That poor girl has gifted hands. She can do wonders to a man's stomach" Lisa chimed proudly

" I hope she helps with the chores? No slacking off. She's a maid like every one of them " he stated which had Lisa cackling

' that's funny cos she is not a maid and will never be as long as she remains your wife" she announced earning a glare from Alvin. " I've lost my appetite" with that said, he left for work.

Annette kept looking for Kate but failed. She was about to give up the search when her figure came into view with swollen eyes and red cheeks.

" Where have you been? I've been searching for you all over the house" she blabbered but she said nothing trailing to her bedroom.

" Has he left? She inquired

" Yes. What happened again? Is it Cynthia? She's unbelievable. You look pale and sick. Are you sure, you're okay? Annette asked

" Nothing new. I think I need to rest" she said trailing to her room while Annette sighed.

Naomi dropped by at noon with lunch boxes and a basket filled with fruits, takeout, and a bottle of wine.

" Hi, people. Where's Kate? Miranda glared at her and hissed

" That was mean. Where could she be? She asked then Lisa entered the living room.

" Miss Naomi. Kate's in her room and Miss Naomi, this way " she directed her to the maid's quarters which baffled Naomi but she said nothing till they reached her doorpost.

" Knock" Lisa informed her then Left. Naomi shrugged then scoffed, so much for being a billionaire's wife then knocked. She uttered a come in when after her fifth time knocking.

" Naomi, what are you doing here? Kate pulled her into a crushing hug with drops of tears escaping from her eyes. Her shoulder shook as she wept in her arms. Naomi patted her back in confusion.

" I'm so sorry. I heard you were fired. What happened? What did you do? Ssssh stops crying, Kate. All is well" she consoled feeling guilty for making her cry.

" All isn't well. Alvin hates me. He detests me. Naomi, he brought Cynthia here. She's living in my room. I don't know who I am anymore. " She sobbed. Naomi held her closer short of words.

Her eyes darts to the basket in her hands and gave her a quizzical look at her. She shrugged then spoke" Dante sent them . He wishes to talk to you. He's worried about you," she tells her but she frowned instead

" I don't want to. " But it was too late as Naomi called him

" Kate, are you alright? God Kate, I can't sleep. I'm worried sick about you. What did he do this time? Please talk to me. Kate, please say something" he urged but she didn't speak.

Then he spoke to Naomi who agreed to his suggestion and ended the call.

" I don't want the gifts. Take it back. I don't want anything from him " she tells her standing behind the window with her hands crossed above her chest

" Do you know what? Let's get you out of here. I want to hear everything. Is that better? I can't return these. So you'll have to keep them. C'mon get dressed. You're twenty-eight for christ's sake. You're still young sweetie" she cooed rummaging through her closet for a decent dress then pulled out a denim dress for her.

Kate agreed then changed. She needed some air too and who knows she might land a job. It doesn't have to be a White-collar job as long as she had something done.