Kathy's pov
"Ms. Hutton, I'm afraid you have 5 Meetings this day." My secretary Alice said.
"Are you freaking kidding me?" I complained, holding my forehead.
"It's supposed to be 4 but you reschedule slushy and slime company the other day." Alice said while scanning her planner, "So that makes it 5." She close her planner shut and gave me a smile.
I'm having a bad headache and I slept at 2 am last night because I was reviewing some business papers but woke up at 5 so continued reviewing them since I can't get myself back to sleep. I didn't shut an eye for 3 hours and I've been drinking heavy doze of caffeine to keep myself awake.
"Ms. Hutton, are you alright?" Alice called out worryingly. "Is there something I can help you with?"
I gave her my best smile and sigh, "I'm fine, Alice just a little headache, that's all." An audible groan escape my lips as I feel my headache started to get more painful.
"I'll get you some medicines, would you like me to cancel the meetings today? So you can take some rest." She recommended.
Of course Alice will get worried, she cares about me more than losing this job. It may not seem like it but she really cares for me.
I shook my head, disagreeing and said. "No, I'll take my day off tomorrow."
"Just don't push yourself too far." She said and walk out of the office.
Honestly, I haven't been able to sleep since Jack and Eros had a little conversation at the Toy Castle. I'm still shock how Jack didn't notice anything, Eros does look like Jack a but how come he didn't take a hint? This situation make me feel so guilty, I've never been so guilty in my entire life and it is eating me alive.
"Here's your medicine," Alice came in with a tablet in her hand and a glass of water.
"Thank you Alice," I said and take the tablet. "Now tell who are the companies I'll be meeting today?"
She gave me the names of the companies one by one, Suddenly her face plastered a confused look and quickly re-read her planner again. "Toy Buck's company?" She whispered to herself. "Wait... I'm sorry Ms. Hutton, Its actually 6."
I gave her an annoying look and said, "Why do I have a meeting with Toy Bucks again?"
"It's about the budget plan, Ms. Hutton. They called me the other day that they want to discuss it with you immediately." Alice gave me an apologetic look and continued, "I know Mr. Bonneville makes you uncomfortable but I couldn't do anything about it, Ms. Hutton."
Releasing a deep sigh, I stood up from my chair and walk towards Alice. I held her shoulders and said, "It's okay, Alice. I know you know a lot of things and I'm happy you kept them all by yourself. You're such a good listener and a secret keeper, you're like my best friend in this company and I don't want any other secretary unless it's you."
"Are you sure Ms. Hutton?"
"Its okay, I can handle it. I'm taking a day off tomorrow anyway. And it won't be a day off if I left one meeting unattended today." We both giggled and prepare ourselves for the meeting we'll attend today.
I wouldn't be able to handle this company without Alice and wouldn't be able to got this position if it wasn't for her so here I am trying my very best to repay her.
-Flash back-
I changed into my shirt, black hoodie, jeans and a black shoes after I took a bath. I barely slept last night and my head is still throbbing, I just hope my headache will worn off soon.
I went downstairs and saw my Dad, laying on the floor with 5 empty bottles scattered beside him. I slowly walk towards our door, hoping and praying that he won't wake up.
When my feet finally touched our door frame, I immediately run outside like a mad man and think of something to eat since I'm famished.
I reach out of my back pocket to see if I have money left but there was none. "I have no money left." I mumbled.
It's very idiotic thing to do but I went back inside of our house and look for my Father's wallet, it was sitting above the fridge but it was empty and my Mom's wallet was no where to be found.
I head outside feeling defeated, "Where should I get money? I can't go back selling drugs that shit cause me trouble." I said, walking back and forth, shaking my head. "No." I scolded myself, "I don't want to get involve with drugs anymore, Dustine will throw tantrum."
I walk to near bus stop and hop inside, the next thing I know I'm in the city four hours away from town and I don't even know how I got here with an empty pocket.
I always hated the city, it's crowded, noisy, smelly, a lot of traffic, Jay walking and people are always trying to look sophisticated. I tried my best to blend with the crowd and act as if I know this place but the crowd is suffocating me so I went to a near park and sat on the benches.
There were people singing and dancing for entertainment and people were throwing them monies on their empty hats and guitar covers. .
If only I had talent I wouldn't have known pickpocketing years ago.
There was shining lightbulb floating above me and I snapped my fingers. "That's it!" I exclaimed but my amazing-lovely-adorable conscience was battling me to not do it but I have no choice, I have no money with me and I'm sure Dustine hasn't eaten anything yet.
I walk a little further from the part looked at the bothered civilians trying to catch the most distracted person. Suddenly, a food truck caught my eye and there a were a lot of people waiting in line so I went and blend with them.
A man with a suite and tie trying to reach out his back pocket I was about to reach it but someone came behind his back, I lost my timing.
A displeased hissed escaped my lips, "It's okay. I'll find another one." I told myself.
I look around and see another man with a suite and tie, his wallet was peacefully sitting on his back pocket and he seem kind of busy looking at the menu. I grab the opportunity and quickly bump into him and grab his wallet.
Like flash, He quickly grabbed firm on my arm and said, "That won't trick me."
I widen my eyes when I see a familiar blue ones, It was Jack.
"Kathy?" He furrowed his eyebrows, "What the hell?" He let go of my arm and held on my wrist and turn us around, he was dragging me out of the crowd.
My heart was pounding so much that I was utterly lost for words, my throat was dry like the Sahara desert and I'm sweating furiously. Out of millions of people in this world why would it be Jack? I was ducking my head while he was dragged me somewhere that I don't know. He grabbed my chin, making me look at him.
"I'm sorry." I said and wiggling my hands out of his grip. "I didn't know it was you."
"So this is what you do for a living? Picking pockets?" he shook his head in disapproval even though I've only known him for a short time but his face was so cold and firm than any person I know. Even my Dad.
"Well, I'm sorry. It's not the way you think." I said and at some point it kind of pisses me off, I know I'm in the wrong here but I hate it when people judge me easily, everyone does.
"Then what is it? Don't you have a job in your town?" Jack said, letting go of my wrists and put his hands on his pockets eyeing me up and down, more like looking at me with disgust.
I clenched my jaw and said, "You think someone like me would get a job in my town? Even you were so intrigued if the rumors were true." Jack didn't say a word and I was dismayed by his look, I really thought for a minute that he was my friend. "Look this is clearly none of your business but I have to get some money in order to get my brother alive."
-End of flashback-