Chapter 2 By chance

"Katrina, please open the door."

Katrina stretched her arms out wide, realizing that it was already morning and that she had spent the entire night in the guest bedroom. She walked to the door and opened it to see the housekeeper, Daphne. Daphne had practically raised Katrina and was more of a mother than Penelope could ever be.

"Daphne. Painkillers," Katrina said walking out.

Daphne sighed, "Good morning to you too. You made me so worried."

"As you can see, I'm fine. Painkillers please Daphne. I have a splitting headache. And bring my cigar."

"Katrina, a cigar is not breakfast," Daphne complained.

"Shall I get it myself?" Katrina asked, " I'm more than capable of doing so."

Daphne rolled her eyes, "Maya, bring Mrs Cole some painkillers, bottled water and a cigar. Also ask someone to make her breakfast."

"I don't want breakfast."

"We don't always get what we want," Daphne smiled. "Be down for breakfast in ten minutes or I will get rid of all the cigars in the house. Got it?"

Katrina frowned but nodded.

After breakfast, Katrina showered and went to work. As she walked into her office, she saw a bouquet of red roses on the table. She knew immediately they were from Daniel.

"He doesn't call or text. Flowers are supposed to fix everything," Katrina scoffed. "He didn't even bother to get the ones I like."

Katrina took the flowers and chucked them in the bin.

Nathan watched her as she sat back in her chair. She sighed, massaged her forehead and ran her hand through her long brown hair. Katrina looked at Nathan with her pale green eyes. She looked tired.

"I don't feel good Nate," she moaned.

"You don't look too good either. What's wrong?" Nathan asked, taking her hands and kneeling before her.

"My head hurts and I'm so, so exhausted...and dizzy..."

Katrina felt like everything was spinning and she wanted to vomit.

"Doctor...I need...a doctor" she whimpered.

Nathan carried her somewhere, she didn't know where he was taking her. They were in the hallway, a car, white walls, she was sure it was a hospital. But she hated hospitals.

"You're going to be fine Kat!"

She was sure it was Nate. She wanted to hold his hand but her arms were too heavy to lift, her eyelids too heavy to open. Every little sound made was unbelievably loud to her and her headache only became worse. But then it just stopped, and she passed out from exhaustion.

Katrina jolted from the bed, gasping for air. She looked around, confused. Only after a few seconds did she start to recall what had happened. It was quiet, and she was all alone in the hospital room. Katrina was in a blue hospital gown and without even seeing herself in the mirror, she knew her hair looked wild.

She got up from the bed and opened the door. Katrina walked down the hallway, where everyone was looking at her. She knew there could only be two reasons; one, they knew she is the CEO of Nico Cyryl. Two, they thought she was beautiful. She decided to go with one.

Katrina pretended to be oblivious to the attention and she kept walking.

"Two more days Lennox. I can't tell you how desperately your father needs this surgery now."

"I promise I'll get the money. Just please, keep him in. Please."

It was not the conversation that took Katrina's attention. It was the man speaking to the doctor. He was not the most handsome man she had ever seen. He was the most handsome man she had ever seen.

'No, he's not,' Kate said to herself.

But that didn't matter at all. Because it didn't change the fact that he was like a magnet, pulling her towards him. She felt a rush of emotions just looking at him. Her stomach fluttered and her heart was racing. He had brown thick, messy, tousled hair that was hot as hell. His stubble beard and chiseled jawline were just perfect. Katrina bit her lip, watching him.

"Katrina!"

She snapped out of it at the sound of Nathan's voice. She turned to see him standing behind her, with her favorite flowers; gardenias. She looked back around, but the man was gone. He just disappeared without a trace. She frowned, slightly annoyed that Nathan showed up.

"Why are you out of bed?" Nathan asked her.

"No one was in the room when I woke up."

That was enough of an answer. Nathan knew that Katrina hated being alone. And for that reason, he got her Lolo.

"Where's Lolo?" Katrina asked, looking around.

"She's with Daphne, in your room."

Katrina cursed, "Is Daphne upset?"

"She didn't sleep last night."

"Wait, didn't I– wasn't I taken in this morning?"

"No. It was yesterday morning."

Katrina's eyes widened in shock, "I was here since yesterday morning? I swear it feels like this morning when I passed out."

"Come on. Daphne and Lolo are waiting."

As Katrina entered the room, Daphne got up and rushed up to her.

"Oh, thank heavens you're okay!" she cried. "You stupid girl! This is why I tell you to eat more and stop smoking that much!"

Katrina pouted, picking up Lolo, "I'm sorry Daphne. I'll eat more."

"And you will quit those damn cigars!"

It wasn't the first time Katrina had passed out from exhaustion. The girl overworked herself and didn't eat much.

"I've been nice for far too long. No more cigars for breakfast. You will have breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday, you'll be home by eight PM, and you'll be in bed by ten. Do I make myself clear?" Daphne said curtly.

"For God's sake Daphne, I'm an adult–"

"Katrina," Daphne warned.

"Aghh, fine," Katrina groaned.

Nathan was just amused by the whole thing. Sure Katrina listened to him but if Katrina said no, it goes for everyone. Aside from Daphne, NO ONE could make Katrina do anything she didn't want to.

"Now sit down so I can do your braid," Daphne said.

Katrina smiled. Daphne was more concerned about her than she was. But she really appreciated it. Katrina sat down as Daphne asked. Daphne plaited Katrina's hair into a french braid while Daniel settled the bill for Katrina's treatment.

Katrina changed into the sweat shirt and jeans Daphne had brought her, something she wouldn't usually wear. Katrina was also known for her classy, elegant and fashionable choices when it came to clothes.

As Katrina was walking out of the hospital, she saw the man. THAT man. He was with another girl. Katrina watched them with a frown as he helped the girl onto his motorcycle. She held onto him and they drove off.

Katrina smirked, promising herself that it was definitely not the last time she would see him.