Chapter 2 The Final Discovery

It was a quiet morning, with Kendal standing by the curtain, staring through the window. The words of her Mom and Dad, from the night before, echoed in her mind. They strongly believe that Trey Dennis is the right one for me because he is a Billionaire that can save the family's heritage, but I do not think so.

The frustration and anger from the night before, lingered till now, because I can't just Understand being pushed into a marriage with a man I barely know, let alone loved. The weight of my family's expectations is pressed down on my shoulders, and the thought of losing control bothers me.

I think I know what I am going to do. I need to prove to my Mom and Dad that Karl is responsible. So I am going to go to his house now and make up with him so that we can get back together.

I grabbed my car keys and headed to Karl's house. I needed to mend the rift between them, to salvage what we have left, before my parents ruin my life.

Within the hour, I found myself standing at Karl's doorstep. As I debated whether to knock or not, the memory of my mom informing me about the betrothal hit me once more, reigniting my anger. Before I knew it, my fists were banging on Karl's door.

After knocking, I slip my hand back into my jacket, waiting. There's no response, and I wonder if he isn't home yet. He usually finishes work at 9 pm, and now it's already 11 pm. Where could he be?

Sighing deeply, I take out my phone to give him a call. It rings for a while, but he doesn't answer. Frustrated, I knock more loudly and aggressively on the door, which is thrown open immediately.

"Where the hell have you been? I've been..." I said.

"Hey, Kendal," he interrupts, shirtless as he pulls me into a quick hug.

"Oh Kendal? Not "Babe?" I can see that you have adjusted quickly" I said.

Anyways, why Are you sweating like this. What is happening?" I call out when I notice him avoiding my gaze. Leaning against the doorframe, as though to block me from entering his apartment, I sense something is up. This is unlike Karl. He loves it when I visit. Even though I broke up with him, isn't he supposed to fight for me and want me back?

I am here because I want us to reconcile and settle our differences but it seems he has moved on.

"Kendal, what are you doing here? I was just about to give you a call," he says, staring up at me with a huge smile on his face. I fold my arms around my bosom. My heart is sinking. Karl is acting strange, probably it's because of the break up.

Without permission, I push past him into the apartment. I shouldn't give his betrayal any thought at the moment. My major concern should be spending the night here. I can't go home tonight. I want my mother to realize her mistake and change her mind about this betrothal nonsense.

"Kendal, Stop. We are not together anymore, remember?" Karl calls behind me and grabs my arm, spinning me to face him.

"So you don't want me back? You won't fight for me?" I asked in disbelief.

I can't believe he's doing this, stopping me from coming into his house. I turned around to sit.

Then I saw clothes are sprawled on the living room floor-about five pieces and a pair of high heels. A low gasp escapes my mouth as my gaze shifts to the staircase leading upstairs, and I saw a wig lying on the base of the staircase.

"Kendal, it's not what you think," he said, appearing in front of me, attempting to defend himself.

"Karl, again?" no words formed in my mouth. I didn't know what to think or how to react.

I can't believe this is what Karl was dong while I was hoping he'd fight for our relationship.

I am such a fool for thinking this guy would fight for us.

"Karl you are such a coward and looser, and you know what? Just watch how your life unfolds. From now henceforth, you will struggle and toil with no rest. Your helpers will continually distant themselves from you. Bastard" I screamed, with tears rolling down my cheek.

"Where is the bitch. Where is the bitch!!!! Come out let me see you see you. " I shouted

"Kendal stop this. You broke up with me, not me with you. Remember?" Karl said.

"What!!!! Can you just hear yourself? Its not even up to 24hours and look at what you are doing? You just a looser who doesn't deserve me or anything good in life." I said louldly.

At this point, I could no longer hold my anger. When I caught him with Nancy, I left quietly, without drama. Now, look at me, with my emotions all over the place, cursing, and throwing stuff.

This shouldn't be happening. Nothing is going the way I planned. I should be warmly welcomed by Karl. He should be on his Knees apologizing for all the pain he has caused me. But look at me, suffering from more pain.

Karl is a lying, cheating bastard.

Picking up the heels, I throw them at him in a fit of anger, but he dodges them as he jumps over the sofa. Just then, a figure suddenly appears from behind. I realized that might be the woman he's cheating with, I force myself not to look, pushing back my curiosity.

I grab my phone and walk to the door, hugging my jacket to myself and not bothering to wipe the tears on my face. Before I can turn the doorknob to leave, a voice stops me.

"Hello, Kendal," a familiar voice calls out, and I turn slowly to see a triumphant smile on her face.

No! No! No! This can't be" I thought to myself.

"Nancy? You again? "

"Yes it's me. Who else would it be?" She said, arrogantly.

"I curse the day I met both of you" I said with a shaky and teary voice.

I made the wrong choice by dating him. I thought I could win him over and not give Nancy the pleasure of losing him to her. Now I know I've lost this battle. I can never win this because Karl doesn't even deserve it. He has the opportunity to choose me over her right now, but he isn't doing that, he has decided to go with my best friend.

To win this, I need a different approach. For the last laugh, I should probably meet up with this so-called billionaire and have my revenge.

Without a word, I open the door and dash out with tears streaming down my eyes.