Chapter 10: Chapter 10

"You never seem to amaze me. Jumping into David's bed for the money. Look at you, a whore. Our son will be disappointed in you wherever he is"

" My son to be precise. You wouldn't have had him killed if you regarded him as yours"

" You think I killed him?

" I don't think Alvin Reagan. I know you did. Your hoodlums did" Alvin sauntered towards her but she stopped him by raising her index finger.

" Don't come close to me to talk about him. Show me where you buried him and prove that he really died perhaps you can redeem yourself a chance at explaining" he was out of words. He couldn't think of an explanation to give besides asking himself ' why is she still mourning their son?

" You know this won't bring him back right?

" Because of you. You did that. It's on you. I'll go to any length for my son. You'll be surprised what I can do for him" his eyes fell slightly remorseful.

" I told you didn't I? Not knowing our son is your punishment for being unfaithful and if you think sleeping with David will make it easier, then you have a problem" she cackled seemingly amused.

"I can handle everything myself. I don't need David to deal with you, Alvin. I certainly don't, not when I have the law on my side" she stated trailing to her car.

" Aren't you wondering how I found out about the CCTV footage of you and Dante kissing like sluts in the hallway? His simple yet pesky question piqued her interest but she was done playing his game thus continued taking steps to her car then drove off.

The lawyer looked at a raging Alvin and quickly entered the car.

" You're a fool Kate but that's not my problem. He can have you for all I care" he huffed entering the car.

" I think she's determined to find the truth Sir what should we do?

" Shut up lawyer. You're a hypocrite" he snapped.

A man in black leather shoes entered David's office with a briefcase.

" Mr. Wilson, they've met and man she hates him"

David veered around then took a seat.

" Have a seat, Mr. Callaway, you've done a wonderful job. Who knew she could hire a prestigious lawyer like you. She keeps amazing me with her intellect. What a woman right? Eden nods in agreement.

" I assume she's still suing the hospital?

" Yes Mr. Wilson, she's mortified. She seems to love her son a lot"

" Yes, I know. What were Alvin's reactions when he met her?

" Hooked. Smitten. In love and he's deep in it though she failed to notice it" he informed lighting a cigarette with smoke puffing out of it.

" This might work. I want you to pressure her on the need to file for that divorce. Create a loophole for paparazzi to assume we're a couple anything to rile a man in love" he instructed.

" Yes Sir. I've to take my leave now. I have a trial to prepare for" David dismissed him to resume his work.

Alvin's rhetorical question kept envisaging in Kate's mind that she couldn't focus on anything. The only person that knew about their relationship was Carla. Naomi couldn't have told him considering she never told her who Dante was.

But would she endanger the life of her only sibling for such a thing? She didn't think so thus she picked her bag and walked out of the house to hear from the horse's mouth.

Alvin's mood was a bit tactical excluding the fact that she slapped him. She was looking for their son. After much thinking, he decided to turn a blind eye. He'll do nothing. She can do her worse. He wasn't bothered by the lawsuit anymore as most doctors have been transferred or fired except Cynthia whom he trusted at least he knew she won't disclose such a thing to her.

So he went to his office to work.

Carla Lorenzo was seated in an eatery reading a magazine with a young girl by her side oblivious to Kate's scrutinizing eyes from behind then she stepped forward to approach them.

" Hello everyone. May I? The little girl's doll eyes met hers and smiled tugging Carla's top.

" Not now sweetie, mommy got to work" she answered immersed in reading the magazine then Kate drag a chair to sit.

" What a beautiful daughter you have here" Carla must have recognized her voice as she raised her head.

" Kate! what are you doing here? Her tone wasn't a nice one as she still held grudges against her.

" What a beautiful daughter huh? What's your name? She ignored her staring at the adorable girl sitting close to her in oblivion.

" Pamela" Kate smiled then faced, Carla.

" I'm here to see you. Isn't it obvious?

" I don't know anything. Have you forgotten what you put me through? What you did to my family? My brother fucking went crazy because of you. Because of you, I lost everything to your ambitious husband. I lost everything, Kate. Get out of here" she snapped pointing at the door as Kate furrowed her brows in confusion.

" Dante wasn't crazy Carla. I'm sorry if I took him from you. I'm sorry for everything. I didn't mean all that. I just wanted to be free. I never knew Alvin was a psychopath. I'm sorry about Dante. He was a wonderful man. Do forgive me" she pleaded trying to be honest and sympathetic as much as she could although she was lacking the enthusiasm.

" You're not forgiven. His sacrifice was for nothing. He'll be disappointed in you right now. David's mistress. For God's sake Kate, you should be ashamed of yourself. You lost a child to infidelity. I'm surprised you haven't learned your lesson. My poor brother died for nothing" to be honest Carla's words hurt her deeply but she couldn't blame her, David pretty much thought everything through without her permission.

" Is that why you told Alvin about the one-night stand? You signed his death warrant when you said that'

" It seems you're looking for someone to blame. So you know I'll never turn on my brother. That's the difference between us. Thanks for putting us out of business and for putting Dante six feet under the ground. Now get out of my diner" Kate looked around in shock as a middle-aged man came into the diner, passed her by, then the little girl ran into his hands joyfully.

" Daddy, I made a new friend in school today. A boy actually" she whispered to her dad or so she thought.

" He said I'm beautiful. Is it true Dad? Kate's eyes darted elsewhere in the diner and saw a photograph of Dante by the wall in a grey suit and stepped its way to see him again.

" I'm so sorry Dante. I'm trying to make things right. I know you meant well. Kiss Simon for me will you?

Carla stood behind her repulsively.

" I said you should leave. I don't need you here. I think you've done enough" she snapped pointing to the door as her husband and daughter looked at her in dissatisfaction.

" Mom, I thought she's a friend. She's gorgeous" her dad laughed ruffling her hair.

' forgive my manners. I'm Ignacio. Who is she, honey? He asked.

" She was about leaving"

" Yes, I was. Pamela, Mr. Ignacio. I will see you another day" Kate stated but Carla didn't think so.

" You're not welcome here" she snapped which Kate respected by walking out of the diner then Pamela spoke.

" His name is Quinn. His father is rich. Dad, can a child be that handsome? The parents burst out laughing at her childishness which she heard then sighed.

They were lucky. Very lucky unlike her and her son. Poor Simon.

A ringing tone brought her out of her trance as she searched her bag for it.

" Yes Eden"

" The hospital has agreed to meet with you. Are you free?

" I'll take it from here thanks. Prepare for the trial. There's nothing to negotiate"

" Are you sure? They might have a cunny lawyer"

" I've lived with one. I can handle it" she sassed

" Alright. Be careful" he didn't finish as she ended the call to call it a day.

On the contrary, she wanted to hear what they had to say thus drove there and ran into a familiar friend.

" Kate! I knew it was you at the convenience store. Look at you" Naomi stated pulling her into a hug with no reaction from her.

" What are you doing here?

" To see someone she said plainly walking into the building while she followed quite concerned about her.

" I came for my vitamins"

' who is the father? Naomi paused testing the waters.

' Alvin? Kate continued walking without uttering another word.

" I was kidding. You should have seen your face. Best friends don't date each other's ex. I remember that rule. Gosh, I missed you, Kate. Why did you leave so suddenly? I was worried about you" she rants and rants and rants without her uttering a word till she arrived at her destination.

" It was nice meeting you again but I have work to do. See you' she tried to be polite as she could but it came out wrongly like she was frantically chasing her away.

" Can I have your number? You know to catch up sometimes. For old times sake? She huffed in annoyance without hiding it this time then handed a card to her and entered an elevator.

Naomi's pretentious face turned sullen as she turned the card hereby discovering her achievement. Yet she was the acting director of a multimillionaire company.

Call it foolishness or hypocrisy. She wasn't satisfied.

The hospital's board members were seated already awaiting her presence as she stepped in like a feminine version of an aloof and ruthless CEO.

" Good day gentlemen. I received your message. Go on I'm listening" she urged refusing to sit while they looked between themselves.

" We've received the lawsuit as well. You indeed had a cesarean section four years ago" a chief stated but she corrected him.

" On the fifteenth of August to be precise," he hums then continued.

" It's mandatory for every surgery to be recorded on CCTV. So we've found the footage. I can play it if you'll like to watch' she nods giving her permission eager to see what he looked like.

The video was played with a successful operation while the baby was hidden from the camera before it was taken out of the theater.

" Where did they take him?

" According to the doctors we contacted, his body was given to your husband Alvin Reagan. He refused a death certificate. We did our part. I advise you to talk to your husband. We don't have a record of him here" Kate kept staring at the screen.

" Without a death certificate?

' you know how Mr. Reagan is. There's nothing we could have done and it's his right to accept or decline it as his father'

' what about the mother? I want proof that my son died in my womb"

' I'm sorry Mrs. Reagan. It's not done that way"

"Kate Patterson. That's my name. Your hospital is messed up and I want to make sure you don't do this to another mother. Thanks for the footage. It's a prove my son wasn't in the theater not to worry. I'll make sure Alvin Reagan comes to the trial" they looked between themselves astonished then spoke incoherently.

" Miss Kate, with due respect we were following protocols according to his demands. We all know who Alvin Reagan is"

' well I don't"