She couldn't resist the temptation.

“Not everything will go the way you want... When this happens, you can pause, take a few deep breaths, and practice listening with your heart.”

Gabi Garcia

Katherine had just been promoted from an ordinary staff to a regional manager in one of the biggest companies in the States. She couldn't believe her eyes as she had fought so hard, honed her skills, and dreamt of this day while she worked so hard day and night without giving herself the much rest she needed.

Needless to say, Katherine did her best, ensuring the smoothness and effectiveness of the company and she won the heart of her boss after many years, as she got the most shocking news of her life as she was handed a letter to resume her duty as the regional manager immediately. Her salary was increased too and she could not resist it. Hearing the huge increase, she was flabbergasted.

A small party was organized in the office with other staff while they kept congratulating her. With smiles beaming on her face, she muttered silently “Yes, I got it”. The party came to a close at 11 pm while she drove herself home.

Jackson had been waiting for her since he got back home at 7 pm. While waiting, he made sure to prepare some food for himself and the little kid, and pet the little baby to sleep while he kept panting around the house like an angry lion as he couldn't wait to vent his anger on his beautiful wife.

Jackson and Katherine had been married for eight years and it seems the lovey-dovey was drifting apart while their marriage was gradually crumbling all because of the same issue they have been trying to iron out for the past three years.

With the horn of the car, Jackson shifted the curtains in the sitting room to peep outside and he saw his wife coming down from the car with excitement on her face. He, fuming in rage, decided to calm down so he wouldn't create a scene in the middle of the night.

She came inside, hugged and gave him a cool and soothing kiss on his lips.

“Welcome, darling! It's good news”

Faking his smile as if nothing was wrong, he asked

“What is it, honey?”

“Yes, I got it. I got promoted at the office today. I am now a regional manager. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the letter handed to me.”

As she kept moving her hands and swaying her waist behind her husband, she whispered into his ears “Babe, we got this. Also, an increase in salary”, flipping her fingers while she hummed a sound with it. She went inside and jumped on the bed while she slept off.

Jackson couldn't do anything as he watched his wife while he kept nodding his head as if he had got a plan.

For the whole weekend, Katherine never had time for her family as she entrusted all responsibilities to the housemaid that was employed to take care of the kid. She resumes duty at 7 am and closes at 7 pm making sure everything is done accurately.

Jackson kept talking to her about resigning from her Job so as to have time for the family but she kept insisting on focusing on her dream, and because of the constant complaint from him, she tagged him as her enemy who doesn't want her to progress.

They fought all through the weekend as no one talked to each other.

The following week, Katherine got dressed, putting on a new peach Manon Blazer with black Scarosso Constanza ankle boots, took her car key on the shelf and was about to walk out of the house when Jackson came out of the room

Darling, don't tell me you are off to work. What about what we discussed last night? Aren't we striking a deal? We have been on this issue for three years now.

I've told you, I can take care of you and the kid..... I am the head of the family

All I want is for you to take care of our child and be home to welcome me. Is that too much to ask? Said Jackson.

She winked at him without saying anything, picked up her bag, checked down at the garage and zoomed off in her Red Honda Car she got from the company as a gift for her hard work.

Jackson heaved a sigh and could no longer take it anymore, as he put a call across to his lawyer asking for a divorce, not minding their little 4 years old daughter.

For the whole day, Katherine was in the office working tirelessly as she was happy at the same time. Starting a new week in a new position was the best thing that could have happened to her. At one point, she thought about her husband and after a while, she snapped out of her thought and continued her work because the salary she would be getting as the regional manager was irresistible and do not want to resign as her husband had wanted.

For the whole week, no one talked to each other as Jackson was busy getting all papers of the divorce done so he could get his wife to sign. They never cared about their child who was an asthmatic patient.

Two weeks later, Jackson travelled for a business transaction. On this day, Katherine didn't come home early. The child developed pain in her chest as she kept gasping for air. The maid tried calling Katherine, but she wasn't picking up. After several attempts of calling, she decided to call her husband. Jackson wasn't in his right state of mind again as he ordered the maid to help carry the little girl to the hospital.

It was hard getting a cab but fortunately, a car came by which took them to the hospital.

Katherine got back home at 12 am, saw the door open and wondered what could have happened. She picked up her phone and saw 30 missed calls from the maid and her husband.

She sensed something had gone wrong. Immediately dialled the maid's number who told her that they were at the family's hospital.

What? What happened?

It's Jessy! She was rushed here a few hours ago.

Immediately she dropped the call and drove to the hospital.

The next morning, Jackson was at the hospital. Seeing his wife, he pointed at his wife angrily

“If anything should happen to her, consider it the end”

The doctor came out a few minutes later and told them of the condition and assured them she would be fine. “She only needs constant monitoring”, said the doctor.

A few days later, Jessy was discharged and when they got home, Katherine already realized her mistake. Begged her husband and promised to resign so she could take care of their daughter and be the best wife.

Jackson reconsidered his decision while Katherine submitted her resignation letter while they both lived happily thereafter.

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