After I had taken the pill, I started to feel like myself again. I tidied up my dress and left for the ladies room. I entered inside and stood in front of the mirror.
I had tried to look the best today but I could still see the dark circles underneath my eyes. I couldn’t sleep well as I had been really anxious pondering all night if my plan would work.
In my past life, during the charity event, I was drugged and locked in a room with an unknown man. Due to the high effect of the drug, I couldn’t help myself so I threw myself at the man.
Our affairs were caught by a surveillance camera and it was broadcasted to everyone both in the party and outside the party. Even though my father tried his best to cover it up, it still popped up in every broadcasting station like someone was intentionally doing it.
Due to that incident, my father was really disappointed in me and he cut me off fully from everything in the company. I locked myself up for a long time after that incident because of the amount of shame I felt and paparazzi wouldn’t stop taking pictures of me and making me the headline of all newspaper companies.
That incident also brought my father and Andrew closer because be felt really bad for what I did and guilty with the fact that Andrew still chose to stay married to me.
At first, I thought it was true love and that I was the one that failed him till I found out about their plot that night he attacked me. It made me really mad that I always fall for their tricks and made myself the guilty one.
Well, not anymore. I plan to expose them today. Their affair would be brought into the light one way or the other. I can do this!! I tried not to feel tensed as I kept affirming myself that it will work.
I tidied up my face to get rid of the dark circles underneath my eyes and was about to leave the bathroom when I heard voice coming from outside. It was Amara’s voice.
I hid myself in one of the stalls because she still thinks I’m drugged and waiting for her elsewhere. I heard series of footsteps enter into the bathroom before it was shut closed from the outside. I guess she isn’t alone.
“I’ve been trying to reach Fernando but he isn’t picking my calls. What do we do?” I could hear the worry laced in her voice and I smirked. Plan A has been settled.
“How do we continue with the plan if he isn’t around?” I heard Andrew ask back.
“I don’t know. I hope the drug I gave Catherine isn’t wearing off. It wasn’t easy to give her the first one and she might be suspicious if I try to give her another.” Amara complained.
“Alright.. I have an idea. How about Matilda be the one to wait in the room.” Andrew suggested.
Matilda?? Who’s that?? I racked my brain to figure out till I recalled who it was. She’s Amara’s right hand lady. The one that does all of Amara’s dirty work and also an accomplice to all of my downfalls.
“Yes… if she’s the one there, Catherine would be termed a lesbian, a slut and a cheat. It’s even worse than sleeping with a man.” Amara said, her face brimming with smiles.
“I know right.” Andrew muttered and they laughed happily.
I scoffed inwardly and came out of my hiding spot after they had left. They want to humiliate me so badly, alright then. I went to the security office and met with the man in charge.
I settled him with bundles of dollar notes so he could connect all of the surveillance camera in the hotel’s building to my laptop. I also told him not to tell anyone what I was doing. After that, I left and lodged in another room since I couldn’t be seen by Amara or my plans would be ruined.
I sat on the couch and set to work. I opened my laptop and smiled when I saw them acting as planned. Matilda had already entered the room. I saw her put on some candles. Why is she putting on candles in a well lit room??
I zoomed in and noticed that the candles weren’t normal ones. They were candles that are used to arouse sexual urges. I know that because I’ve used them before, during my wedding night.
I guess she wanted to be in the mood too because no sane girl would want to sleep with the same gender and she also had to make it look real, like we were really in love. I noticed how her face began to flush.
The candles were already taking effect on her and that made me laugh softly. She just made my plan much more easier. I picked up my phone and called Amara.
“Auntie..” I called in a low voice immediately the call was connected.
“Catherine.. I’ve been looking for you. Where did you go and why do you sound like that?” She asked, feigning concern.
“Auntie.. I… I don’t think I’ll be able to prepare that speech for you.” I said as I tried to make my voice sound like someone that’s high on drugs.
“Why not? You know your father’s going to be very mad and disappointed if I’m not able to do it.” She complained.
“I know but I just can’t. I’m feeling really hot all over and eyes and legs are starting to fail me. What’s wrong with me auntie?” I asked as I faked a low moan.
“Did you take something??” She asked back.
“Uhmm… no. Just the drink you gave me. Can you come get me? I can’t let anyone see me like this.” I whispered.
“Don’t worry Catherine. I’ll come get you now. Where are you??” She asked me.
“In the ladies restroom. Please be quick auntie. I can’t take it anymore.” I pleaded in a desperate tone.
“Okay okay.. stay where you are. Don’t move an inch and I’ll come get you.” She said in a worried tone before she ended the call. I watched through my laptop as she smiled happily after the phone call.
My smile increased further as she walked towards the female restroom. After she had entered, someone I had paid earlier locked her inside. I couldn’t help but burst out into a hot round of laughter.
I laughed so hard till drops of tears fell down my eyes. I got them!! I’ve finally caught them in my trap. I was still celebrating my moment of victory when I heard a small clap behind me.
I halted on my spot as conniption gripped me. I’ve been caught!! I stared at the laptop and I could still see all my pawns at the places I wanted them to be. Who’s the person behind me then? How did he/she get in here? I made sure to shut the door behind me earlier.
“You’re very good at this game Catherine.” I could swear my heart stopped beating for a moment when I heard that familiar voice. No way! It can’t be him!
He isn’t supposed to be here at this time and year! I must be hearing double. I turned on my heels to see who it was. My jaws dropped when I saw him, standing in front of me in his full glory.
“Nicholas Armani..” I muttered and he smirked at me.
“Catherine Dyson.. we meet again.”