I pushed the door to the Mirage restaurant and stopped to look around. I'd intentionally stalled time so I don't have to come and wait for Tyson and Stella but to my surprise they were already here.
I catch sight of them sitting close to the glass wall at the corner, Tyson's hand caressing Stella's arm. Stella's hand is crouching her barely visible stomach and the sight just irritates me.
I walk over to them, Tyson quickly sitting properly as he sees me.
"Katherine! I'm so glad you could join us!" Stella says excitedly and I narrow my eyes at her, wondering why she was calling my full name.
"Yes, Kate, thank you for joining us." Tyson says.
I try to avoid seeing his eyes and just say down opposite the two of the. The pain of this sight was slowly recrotchetting in my mind. The way he looked at her just fueled my anger more. He could be courteous of me at least.
Stella was an attention seeking person and I couldn't get past how she was clinging on to Tyson's arm, all to provoke me but I maintain a straight face.
"I just wanted us to spend time together for the sake of the baby," Stella says, breaking the awkward silence "I believe that's what's best for the baby. I'm truly happy to be carrying the Vezuela Heir and I'm truly happy for your support, Kate.... And.... Tyson has been so sweet, he has been so helpful through everything......."
She nudges Tyson's shoulder, as if waiting for his supportive words.
Tyson seems shy to say a bit but beams a small smile and responds "yes Stella, the baby comes first. And I will do anything for him. The child's health comes first"
What an eye sore. I don't know what to do or say while I'm here. The thought that Tyson didn't only sleep with her and got her pregnant, he is also taking care of her made me pissed andost importantly, pained.
"Naturally" I respond with a tight smile.
Stella emboldened by Tysons support, leaned forward, and her eyes locked with mine.
Speaking of health, it's been amazing how smooth this pregnancy has been. I suppose it's because Tyson has been so involved. But you know, Kate, a mother's bond with her child starts in the womb. It's all about who's closest to the baby.."
It was a jab and an insult, but I refused to take the bait.
"Well, Stella, you should enjoy it while you can. Being pregnant is one thing; being a wife is entirely different. Youll never understand it's weight."
Her smile faltered, but Tysons expression hardened.
"That's enough, Kate," he said firmly. "There's no need to undermine Stella. She's carrying our heir, something you..."
He stopped, but the damage was done. My heart tore apart. I knew the word - barren. I met his gaze with a stoic expression.
"Come on, Tyson. Finish what you were saying."
He looked away and guilt fell on his face, but he turned to Stella.
"Please let's not turn this dinner into an argument. Its supposed to be a celebration."
"Celebration?" I chuckled. "If that's what this is, then by all means, raise your glasses. But don't expect me to toast to betrayal"
Stella gasped dramatically, like she was in shock.
"Katherine ...I don't think it's fair. I didn't mean to..."
"Is it?" I cut her off with a sneer "and don't you speak my name again."you shouldn't have forced yourself to fit where you didn't belong. And Tyson, you let her. So don't tell me to stop!
Stella turns to me now with anger burning furiously in her eyes.
"I belong here, exactly with Tyson." She snaps back.
"No, Stella. That's where you're wrong. You're here because Tyson allows you " I shot back.
"Can you two stop?!" Tyson snaps.
"No Tyson! I will not stop! You betrayed me, you betrayed us, our love, my trust? You betrayed everything and now I'm suddenly being too much for you to handle?!"
"Kate, you need to stop right now. All that I'm saying is that...."
"Yeah, I'm just supposed to let this go right? Because you aren't in my shoes, Tyson. You can't even begin to imagine what I'm feeling. You can't even feel it." I say with gritted teeth.
"When will you realize that this isn't about you, Kate?! This is about the company and if you can put your pride aside maybe you would see that!"
His outburst shocked me. So I rose up, fixed my dress and started towards the day.
Before the door, I heard footsteps and turned around expecting to see Tyson but instead I see Stella.
"Running away like a coward, Katherine?" She whispers to me mockingly.
My fists clench while I tried hard to calm my nerves down. All I wanted to do now was to give her a neck splitting smack right now.
