Katelyn sat on the hospital bed, her eyes filled with a mix of confusion, anger, and sadness. She had just woken up in a strange room, disoriented and realizing that she had lost her virginity to a man she barely knew. The events of the previous night played in her mind like a nightmare, and she couldn't understand why it had happened.
Her best friend Carissa stood by her side, concern etched on her face. Trying to lighten the atmosphere, Carissa shrugged off Katelyn's assumption that she had left her intentionally. "Of course not, I went to use the lavatory. And before I returned, you were gone," Carissa explained with a shrug.
Overwhelmed by emotions, Katelyn's voice quivered as she shared her ordeal with Carissa, recounting how she had woken up in the strange room, only to be confronted by the man from the previous night. Her eyes welled up with tears as she admitted that she had lost her innocence in a moment of vulnerability.
Carissa's face turned to a mix of shock and compassion. "Oh my gosh!" she exclaimed, momentarily at a loss for words. "I mean, for some minutes there, I thought you went to catch some more fun without me. I didn't know it was this serious."
For a moment, Katelyn went mute, causing the room to be in absolute silence, Carissa, sensing Katelyn's distress, pulled up a chair and sat by her side. "Hey, are you okay?" she asked softly, concern etched on her face.
Katelyn took a deep breath, fighting back tears. "I just can't understand why... why he would do this to me. I barely even know him, and it feels like I somehow brought this upon myself."
Carissa quickly interrupted her, not allowing Katelyn to entertain any self-blame. "No, you did not do that, okay?" she affirmed firmly, her eyes meeting Katelyn's. Carissa's eyes filled with empathy as she placed a comforting hand on Katelyn's shoulder. "Listen to me, Katelyn. What happened to you is not your fault. No matter the circumstances, no one has the right to violate you or take away your consent." With a fierce determination in her eyes, Carissa held Katelyn's hand tightly. "I don't know, sweetheart, but I promise you that as soon as you recover and go for that interview tomorrow, I'm gonna find him and make him pay for using you like you're a slut," Carissa said angrily, her anger simmering beneath the surface.
Katelyn with a sense of gratitude, nodded with a "thank you" barely escaping her lips
"I got you baby!" Carissa said giving Katelyn a light hug with a smile on her face
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THE NEXT DAY
Katelyn arrived at S. Lee Jewelry Empire, feeling a mix of nerves and determination. Despite her inner turmoil, she had mustered the strength to dress professionally in a pink suit, showcasing her determination to secure the job. She parked her Tesla and made her way into the grand building, not paying much attention to the people around her, her focus solely on the interview.
Entering the company, Katelyn walked towards the waiting room, her heart pounding in her chest. She took a seat, trying to gather her thoughts and calm her racing mind. After about ten minutes, a man in a navy blue suit approached her.
I'm Mr Walter, the company's secretary, I'm guessing you're for the interview" He said stretching his hand for a shake
"Yes! I'm Katelyn Scott" I said and took his hand shake
"This way please" Mr. Walter gestured for her to follow him, leading her through the building towards the interview room. Katelyn walked alongside him, her mind still filled with thoughts of the previous night's encounter.
Meanwhile, Stuart, on his way to the Empire, was on his way to the office when he received an urgent email from his secret detective, Mr. Asher. Curiosity piqued, he promptly pulled over and read the message. To his surprise, he discovered that Katelyn was in his company for an interview. A sense of anticipation mixed with concern washed over him. He quickly took out his phone and dialed Asher's number
"Are you sure she's the one?" Stuart asked with a stern voice
"Yes sir! she's right in the empire, ready for interview" Mr Asher said over the phone
"Send me her photograph" Stuart requested and in no time it was sent "It's really her" Stuart said to Mr Asher
"Yes boss" Mr Asher replied
"Anything else I need to know"? Stuart asked
"She goes by the name Katelyn Scott, the only child of her parents, lost her dad when she was only seventeen year old, schooled in Florida, graduated three years ago never worked before in any organization, except her dad's company, has a bestie female friend and is living with her mom Mrs Bethy Scott who currently run her late husband company Mr Williams Scott, that's all for now sir" Asher said and Stuart ended the call.