Love Me Tender – Episode 18

LOVE ME
TENDER 🎀
( When Love Heals… )

THEME: Love And Rules

CHAPTER 18

By, Ariel Mirabel
∘•∘•∘•∘
DON’T COPY OR REPOST ⚠️

(CEO Gathering 1)

<NEXT DAY, VENUE≈7PM>

The venue was almost full to the brink with important personalities. CEOs, investors, billionaires, they all came to attend to the glamorous gathering each accompanied with their dates.

One will think it’s a fashion show due to how fashionable everyone was dressed. The reporters were all present, doing their job which is to interview the important personality who arrived.

A red carpet could be seen at the entrance of the venue..

A limousine stopped in front of the venue and reporters and photographers immediately got their cameras ready.

Thalia looked at the amount of reporters waiting for them out there and she slowly began feeling anxious.

“Are you scared of them?” Flynn asked and she shook her though it was clearly written on her face that she was scared.

“Just relax and let me do the talking if you’re scared” Flynn said and she nodded.

His driver opened the door for him and the minute his foot landed on the red carpet, the camera began flashing their camera light.

He got down and tendered his hand to Thalia who took it and got down the car. The media were awed by her beauty.

She was wearing a grey backless gown which hugged her curved from her chest till her hips before it flared out reaching the ground. It had a V neckline with some sparkles on the gown.

Thalia hugged Flynn’s hand and when they took one step, the reporters flooded around them

🎙 Mr Lambert is she your fiance? Liv Cruz?

Thalia grip on Flynn tightened when he said that. If not for the fact that Flynn promised not to bug her for the day of tomorrow if she came along, she would have refused.

“I presume you’re not deaf nor blind in order not to hear the news that my ex fiance is no more. Meet my lovely wife, Thalia Lambert” Flynn said.

🎙 Is it true of what the media is saying? That you killed your best friend?

“I’d advice you to not trust what the media says every time. I and my wife, we’re happily married and we’re planning on having our first child soon.. So if you’ll excuse us” Flynn said and ushered Thalia in

Thalia looked at Flynn as they walked. First child? Really?

Immediately they went in, another car stopped by and the reporters flooded round the car too.

The driver opened the door and Frederick stepped down the car with that usual cold look on his face. He was wearing a black suit, his hair gelled to the back.

🎙 Mr Reynolds! You look so handsome today!!

🎙 Mr Reynolds! The rumors has it that you’re back with Tatiana is it true?

🎙 Mr Reynolds! Tomorrow is your birthday.. Any words for that

Frederick ignored all their questions and walked in the venue. He looked around like he was looking for something,, or should I say someone

His eyes finally landed on her, Catalina. She was standing at the corner, looking around for him and from the look on her face she felt so uncomfortable.

Unlike the exaggerative long skirts she use to wear, she was now putting on a black gown that ended on her knee level with black flat shoes.

Unlike the messy bun she use to do, she brushed her hair and allowed it to fall freely on her back.

She was seen rubbing her wrist uncomfortable as she looked around. Being in the midst of all these rich people, she felt off especially with how expensive the women present there were dressed, looking so beautiful.. Unlike her

“What are you doing here? The last time I checked, trash are not allowed here”

Catalina turned to the voice that spoke and anger washed through her when she saw it was none other than Roman.

He came with the lady he cheated on her with… Sandra

“I don’t have your time Roman.. F*ck off” Catalina said and looked away, searching for Frederick.

“Babe.. Maybe she came to look for a sugar daddy” Sandra said and giggled.

“Of course she did… No rich man can date you, you should even feel honored that you called someone like me your boyfriend, though it was short lived” Roman smirked and Sandra chuckled

“Why should she feel honored… When you have a face only your mother could love,, only when she tries hard” Frederick said, coming to them

Roman turned to Frederick and glared at him

“Try and grow up Roman… Bullying my secretary is really childish. No wonder you’re written to be number 2 and you’ll never beat me” Frederick smirked.

Roman folded his fists and made to punch Frederick but Sandra stopped him.

“Babe, no! Your investors are also here. You can’t have a bad image in front of them” Sandra said.

Roman slowly lowered his fists to see the scornful smirk on Frederick’s lips.

He turned and briskly left. Sandra looked at Frederick and bit her lips seductively, giving him the eye signals. She smiled and winked beforehand following Roman.

Catalina chuckled, feeling so happy someone was finally able to enrage Roman.

“Just wait for my next plan Roman. This is the beginning of your rage” Catalina thought

“You should have waited for me outside.” Frederick said.

“I thought you already arrived” Catalina said and Frederick simply nodded

“There’s the investors. Let’s go meet them” Frederick walked to the table were the three men were sitting.

“Mr Reynolds! You came!” Harry exclaimed, his eyes literally on Catalina.

Catalina wanted to frowned but kept her composure.

**

“Wow! Wow! Wow! My bro hit the jackpot! Just look at how pretty his wife is!” Franklin exclaimed.

“I’m Franklin.. Your hubby’s friend” Franklin took Thalia’s hand and kiss the back of it.

“I’m Thalia.. You’re lively and a real gentleman,, unlike someone I know” Thalia said and eyed Flynn who was frowning.

Franklin chuckled

“You two really make a great couple!” Franklin said and Thalia grimaced.

They kept chatting while making fun of Flynn, unknown to them that two men were looking their way.

“So she’s the Thalia the news kept talking about. The back stabber!” One of the man said.

“Yeah, we’ll stick to the plan.. And make her pay, I hate snakes like her!” The other one gritted his teeth

***

“So what’s the day the product will be released?” One of the investors asked.

“Umm-”

“Next week! Let’s do it next week!” Catalina cut Frederick off.

Frederick looked at her.

“But why?”

“Uhh… Because if the rivals release theirs in advance if we keep delaying and that will make us look like copycat” Catalina said.

“Yeah she makes a point! Beauty with brains” Harry said and Frederick frowned. Doesn’t this man get tired of flirting?

They agreed on the date and continued talking. All through, Frederick noticed how uncomfortable Catalina felt so he reasoned it out.

Sitting in a midst of only men for an androphobic could be a bit scary.

“Excuse me.. Let’s finalize things at the counter, over a glass of wine” He said and the other men nodded then they stood.

Catalina made to stand too

“Miss Watson.. Just stay here, you’re not needed” Frederick said and left with the other men.

Catalina looked at him as they left and she blinked. Did he do it for her??

“No! It can’t possibly be for me.. What I’m I thinking!!” She tapped her cheek.

She simply brought out her phone and began pressing it

Meanwhile at the counter once in a while, Frederick will glance at Catalina as he spoke which Harry noticed so he frowned

“Are they dating?” He wondered suspiciously but shook that thought away.

He looked at Catalina and couldn’t help but ogle at her. She looked so effortlessly beautiful in that gown and her milk colored legs which was exposed looked so gorgeous.

Harry smirked when he thought of a plan. He looked at Frederick

“Fred? I forgot my phone, can you help me with yours? Wanna do something” Harry said

Frederick simply handed him his phone and resume talking. Harry went to Catalina’s address and emailed her. Out of excitement, he forgot to delete the email before handing the phone back to Frederick

Catalina who was busy on her phone suddenly received an email from Frederick.

💌 An investor is at room 156

Catalina read it and furrowed her brows. What will a client be doing in a room. She looked at Frederick and he looked busy.

She sighed and stood then left.

Harry who saw her leave smiled. He faced the others

“Need to use the restroom. Please continue” Harry said and stood up then left too

“Hello? Anyone here?” Catalina opened the door and walked in to see no one in there.

She frowned.. Did he play some sort of prank on her? Catalina turned to go back but was shocked to see Harry in, locking the door.

“Gorgeous… It’s being a while I’ve always wanted us to speak one on one” Harry said, taking slow predatory steps towards her.

Catalina took steps behind as she began breathing heavily, her chest rising and falling.

“Don’t be scared.. I will be gentle, I’ll try though” Harry smiled like a maniac.

Catalina’s foot hit the bed and she fell on it. Before she could stand, Harry was pinning both of her hands on the bed with him hovering above her

“Help!! No!? Someone help me!?” She began struggling violently, but he overpowered her. Her body was already trembling so bad.

“Do you know that since the day I saw you, I’ve been having wet dreams?” The man said and licked her cheek, groping one of her br**sts in his hands

“Help!!!!!!!!!”

**

The deal with the investors has already been sealed and the investors already left to enjoy the party. Only Frederick on the counter as he looked around, searching for Catalina.

“Why I’m I even worried for her!! Damn!!” He muttered on annoyance and hissed before taking his phone and unlocked

His brows furrowed when he found himself in Catalina’s email and he read the email sent to her.

“I didn’t send this” He frowned and his eyes widened when he began putting two and two together.

“F*ck!” He rushed out of the hall

***

“Help me!!” Catalina cried loudly as Harry tore off her gown.

Her head began hurting crazily and a scene flashed in front of her. Instead of seeing herself in a room, she was seeing herself on a street with two teenagers forcing themselves on her instead of Harry.

Harry made to tear off her panties when Frederick broke the door open.

“I knew it!! Animal!!” He said in anger and rushed to Harry then pulled him off

Three consecutive punches landed heavily on Harry’s face immediately and his nose bleed. He punched his tummy and kneed him too.

Harry crumpled to the floor.

Catalina scurried to the side of the bed and picked a knife laying there, holding it with shaky hands as she pointed it in front of her

“You’re so weak! C’mon show me how strong you are!!” Frederick spatter in anger, hitting his tummy consecutively.

Harry vomited blood.

He grabbed him by the collar and smashed his head against the wall. Harry crumpled down, losing consciousness immediately

He turned and faced Catalina who was half naked, shaking so much

“Catalina, are you okay?” Frederick senselessly ran to her

“No!! Don’t touch me!!”

Frederick’s eyes and mouth widened. He slowly looked down at his tummy to see a knife sticking in his tummy.

She stabbed him!

He slowly looked up to see her blood shot eyes.

“Cat.. Cat-”

“Die!!” She shouted and stabbed him again.

T.B.C