Like Nicholas had promised, he had someone take me home with my car after I was discharged. I didn’t know he had moved my car from the Cafe I parked it before the incident earlier. He saved me from the stress of having to go get it myself.
I checked the time on my phone and noticed that it was already towards the evening so I went back home instead of the conpany. When I got home, I saw my father seated comfortably in the living room.
“Dad..” I called as I walked towards him and embraced him.
“Cathy.. how was your day at the company today? Hope you were welcomed well?” He asked me. I pulled away from the embrace and smiled at him.
“Yes, I had no stress whatsoever.” I lied. I didn’t want to worry him about my health issues. Besides, it’s not really serious.
“I’m glad about that.” He muttered before he turned his attention back to the newspaper he was reading. I stood up and was about to head to my room when I recalled my discussion with Nicholas.
“Dad..” I called as I sat back on the couch.
“Yes??” He gave me his attention again without taking his eyes off the newspaparr.
“I was thinking, why don’t I take you for a full body check-up.” I suggested.
He closed the newspaper and turned to face me. “So suddenly? Why’s that?”
“I just thought it would be nice to have one. Just in case.” I answered.
“Alright. I’ll have Dr. Samuel run one for me.”
“No.. no. I have another doctor that can do it.”
“Why not the family doctor? He’s more trust worthy.”
“I know but it would be better to have someone else do it this time.” I explained. I couldn’t really trust our family doctor.
In my past life, he treated my father’s sickness for years and still couldn’t find out what was wrong with him. It was obvious that he was in cahoots with Amara and Andrew. I couldn’t afford to make the same mistake again.
Dad was silent for a while, probably thinking about what I said. He was about to answer when;
“Why would you take him for a check up elsewhere when there’s nothing wrong with him?” I heard and turned only to see Amara standing behind us. Did she listen to everything?
I tried to hide my surprise and amswered; “There’s nothing wrong with my suggestion. I just what to make sure that ‘my father’ is alright.” I answered, emphasizing more on the father part.
“Then why don’t you take him to the family doctor? Whatever the doctor you choose can do, Dr. Samuel can do the same.” She argued.
“No one said he couldn’t.”
“So why don’t you have Dr. Samuel check on him?” Why is she so hellbent on him being checked by the family doctor? Has she started drugging him already??
I got scared and was about to say something when; “This doesn’t call for any argument. I’ll gave Samuel check up on me.” Dad said.
“But…”
“No buts, it’s final.” Dad said, leaving no room for any argument.
“You made a good choice my love. Dr. Samuel is more capable to treat you. He’s the family doctor.” Amara muttered with a small smirk.
I tried so hard to mask my anger as she acted so sweet in front of my dad. Why did she have to come at this moment and ruin everything?? With her around, it would be very hard for me to take dad for the check up.
I need to get her out of the way for a little while so I can carry out my plans but how? I stood up from the couch and excused myself. I was in need of a cool shower so I entered my room.
I was about to take off my clothes when I felt the presence of someone. I stopped and turned back only to see an angry looking Andrew staring at me.
“What are you doing here??” I asked tiredly. I wasn’t really in the mood for another argument.
“I didn’t see you at the company. Where have you been??” He asked back, ignoring my question.
I sighed softy and took off my suit jacket. “Why should I tell you my whereabouts?” I asked him.
“Catherine!!!”
“Please leave when you’re done ranting.” I told him and was about to head unto the closet when he gripped my shoulders and turned me to face him.
“Are you cheating on me??” He suddenly asked.
I stared at him with my mouth wide agape. “Answer me!!” He shouted as he gripped me harder, causing me pains on my shoulders.
“What the hell is wrong with you?!?!” I pushed him away with all my strength and slapped him really hard on the face.
He held his face in shock. “You just slapped me??” He asked.
“How dare you accuse me of cheating when you’re the one that did that to me??” I asked angrily as a lone tear slipped down my eye.
“Catherine..”
“If not for Amara and my father, do think you would still be in this house??” He stared at me in embarrassment but I couldn’t care less. He had to know his lane.
“Instead of you to find a way to please me, you are here accusing me of the things you do the best.” I muttered as more tears poured down my eyes.
His hard expression softened when he noticed my tears. “Catherine….”
“What did I ever do to deserve this sort of ill treatment from you?” I asked as I hit his chest repeatedly.
He held my hands when it was getting too much and pulled me into a hug. “I’m sorry if I made you feel that way. I was only anxious because of the love I had for you. I thought you had found someone else.” He muttered.
I almost scoffed out but I held myself back. I pulled out of the hug and sniffed. “I don’t want to see you right now. Please get out.” I muttered.
“I’m sorry Catherine.” He pleaded but I didn’t want to hear anything else. All that I wanted at that moment was for him to leave my sight.
It seemed like he understood because his expression turned into a fake sad one. He bowed his head and was about to leave the room but stopped on his tracks. What does he want now??
“I wanted to tell you about a multimillionaire deal I just bagged.” He muttered, perking my interest.
“So, I’ll be traveling to Miami tomorrow.” He added.
“Alright then, good luck.” I muttered like I wasn’t interested. He wanted to say something again but stopped when he noticed the look on my face. He turned on his heels and left.
I locked the door immediately he left. I wiped away my tears and stood in front of my mirror. I watched how a wide smile appeared on my face, contrasting with my red eyes that had appeared due to my fake tears.
Everything’s just working out well for me. If Andrew leaves for Miami tomorrow, then Amara will surely follow. With both of them out of the way, I can finally take dad for the check up before they get back.
Feels like the universe is working in my favor!!