Trading My Cheating Exes For The Billionaire

KATHERINE 

Mondays shouldn't exist.

There I said it. It's the one day of the week that makes you question if your life is worth living, if you deserve every bit of happiness, or if you should just drop dead. I wake up and start the day like I do every morning.

"Morning Elle," I say to my goldfish before dropping her feed into her water which she swallows instantly before gawking at me for more. 

"No hunny, we've talked about this. One in the morning and one at night."

She flaps her fin and I take it as my cue that she understands so I leave to have my bath.

When I am done, I put on a mustard gown and Black stilettos, finishing the look with a pair of earrings and a necklace.

I style my hair and say goodbye to Elle before stepping out of the house. I open the door and the cold air brushes past me as I make my way to my car. I get in and drive out instantly.

"Alexa, call Gabriel," I say and the electronic device beeps before placing a call to Gabriel.

"Hey babe," I say with a smile immediately he picks up.

"Hey, what's up?" He replies almost out of breath.

"I'm on my way to work. You sound exhausted, are you okay?" I worriedly ask

"Yeah I'm good" A pause and then, “I just finished with the treadmill so I'm taking a break"

"Okay, so when are you going for the interview?" I ask but he sighs.

"Later in the day. My friend is hooking me up with this big businessman and apparently he liked my resume so I'll be meeting him today to see if he can squeeze me somewhere in his company."

"So happy for you babe"

"Yeah," he replies and then "Kathie can you lend me some money"

"Money for what Gabriel? I sent you some yesterday,"

"I know. I know. I just have some urgent things to take care of. I promise I'll pay back as soon as I get the job. I'll even give you interest if possible just please."

I thought for a while.

"Alright I'll send some money later"

"You're the best babe. I love you so much" he chants and I feel my heart flutter.

Gabriel always knows the right words to say and I don't know if it's my heart talking but I love this man so much that I'll do anything for him, no questions asked.

"Aww, thanks babe" I say with a smile "I'll call you back later okay" I say and he hangs up.

I arrive at work a bit late because of traffic but I guess it's all good when you're the CEO/ owner.

"Morning, Miss Katherine" my secretary greets, and I reply with a bright smile.

"Happy Birthday Mira" I tell her and she grins.

"You didn't forget" she squeals happily.

"Oh come on, why would I? Let's grab a bite later to celebrate okay,"

"Sure" she replies before I open the door to my very own office.

I place my bag on the table and sit down in my chair before turning on the PC.

I have a lot of work to do and me being lazy isn't helping matters at all. I still need to finalize about opening another fashion brand in a different country.

That being said, my cellphone rings, startling me from my short reverie.

"Daddy," I say immediately as I pick up.

"Katherine how are you?"

"I'm alright, father of mine."

"Your mother called. She said you've been ignoring her calls, mind if I ask why?" He asks on the other end and I just sink into my chair after releasing a huge breath.

"Work has been hectic these past few days so I barely have time to respond to calls or messages. I'll try to call her though." I lie because I know that I am not going to call her no matter what. My mother and I aren't exactly on speaking terms.

"Please do. She's worried about you"

"I didn't think she cared that much" I say in a deceptively mocking tone.

"She does. Believe me"

"Whatever you say."

And then.

"How's your child?" he asks and I roll my eyes at the sarcasm.

"Gabriel is fine, Dad, and he's my fiancé, not my child. He's going to be your son-in-law very soon." I reply suddenly feeling uninterested in where this conversation is going.

Dad has never approved of my relationship with Gabriel. He thinks I'm way too good for him and that he's only using me for my money but I didn't care less. He only thinks that because he doesn't know Gabriel as I do.

Not only is he sweet but he takes such good care of me. Dad doesn't see it yet but I know that with time, Gabriel is going to prove it to him and win him over.

Despite his reservations about our union, I still stood my ground that I wanted to be with him and Dad uses every opportunity he has to rub it in my face. Maybe he thinks that mocking me will eventually get to me so that I leave him but I've been pretty adamant in my stance.

"Of course he is. He has you in his life. I'm pretty sure he's on your budget so why won't he be fine?"

"Daddy"

"I won't say anything more. Have a nice day at work" he replies and hangs up.

I stare at the phone a little longer as my mind wanders off to what my dad just said.

Gabby and I have been together for a year now. He recently proposed to me not too long ago which I accepted. I admit that I cater to most of his needs and that he relies on me for everything but it's only because he doesn't have a job at the moment and I want to do everything in my power to help him out.

Most people might think it's stupid but that's how much I love him. Why should I be criticized for falling in love and taking care of my man? I'm sure he'd do the same if he were in my shoes.

I really hope that he and Dad get along very soon cause I wouldn't want the two important men in my life to not be on good terms before we tie the knot.

I quickly unlock my phone and transfer some money to Gabriel then I set out to respond to some emails on my PC.

During lunch with Mira, I picked up my phone to see if Gabriel had left a text but sadly, he didn't. Not even a thank you. I called his number but it didn't go through. Frustrated, I call again and again but this time, he doesn't pick up, so I decide to leave him a text.

I knocked off later without any response to the calls and texts I sent to Gabriel regarding the money so I decided to call again and it led me straight to voicemail. Now I am very worried but I just brush it off.

I am about to enter my car when I receive a text from Gina, informing me about a Mini brail at her place tonight. I text her back that I'll be there and wouldn't miss it for the world.

I needed to check on Gabriel first and ask about the job interview so I do just that.

The drive to his place takes me less than thirty minutes since the road is actually free from traffic.

I instantly step out of the car and head inside but Gabby isn't in the living room so I go upstairs to his room and open the door only to receive the greatest shock of my life. My supposed fiancé was in bed with no one other than Frida, one of my closest friends.

I opened the door and my heart sank at the sight before me. Gabriel was lying down butt naked with an equally naked Frida in his arms.

I feel a tug at my chest. My heart tightens. Somehow I am finding this room suffocating. For a moment there all I do is stare at the mural in front of me. The pain I am feeling right now is immeasurable. My heart is literally bleeding.

How on earth did we get to this point? When did we get here?

I banged the door loudly which I knew would stir them awake and started for my car. Gabby came out at this point to stop me. He was only in his briefs so I guess my mind isn't playing any tricks on me then.

"Kathie," he began, but snapped his mouth shut. I was surprisingly calm in all this and I don't know why. I mean Gabby and I are engaged to be married soon and now this?

I opened the door to get into my car but he stopped me.

"Katherine, wait."

"Wait for what for Gabriel? How could you? And with Frida of all people?" I ask, my emotions choking me.

"I swear I didn't want you to find out like this. I love you very much but I also have very strong feelings for Frida"

The devil chooses that exact minute to step out of the house. She couldn't even look me in the eye. You know that saying about the devil wearing six-inch heels and makeup? Guess what, it's true and I just found out about it. But the only problem here is that the devil is no other person than Frida.

"You have never loved me, have you Gabriel? It has always been about the money hasn't it? When you told me you had urgent issues to take care of, she was the project right?"

"Don't do this to yourself"

"Excuse me? I feed you, Gabriel. I take care of all your bills, I bought you this car, even the shirts you put on were from my paycheck. I rented this apartment for you scumbag and you stand there to defend your promiscuous lifestyle?"

"I really love you Kathie but unlike you, Frida has fully given herself to me"

"So it's about the sex huh? You know what? You can die for all I care but just stay away from me. Both of you."

"Kathie please listen to me" he begs but I pull off the engagement ring and throw it at his face.

"Kathie, I..."

I didn't let him finish talking as I got into my car and drove away Instantly Cause I might do something that I'd regret.