1 ROSE KATZ

"Is it true? Answer me Andrew!...Please..." Rose looked at the man before her, the feelings of being cheated on being so intense and overwhelming. Initially, she felt shock and disbelief, struggling to come to terms with what has happened. She looked at the Andrew, her eyes full of plead, wishing for a negative answer only for the man to indifferently nod his head. Rose felt the last string of hope in her heart immediately snap as a sense of immense betrayal set in. She felt her tears threatening to spill but did her best to hold them in since she did not wish for this man to see her break down completely.

Before she could speak, a woman's voice beat her at it reminding both of them of yet another presence in the room. "Sister.. don't be sad, at least the child will still carry the Katz blood.. the only difference will be the branch of the family.. I will also take care of Andrew.." Rose looked at the girl beside Andrew and felt hurt and angry that the person she loved not only cheated but also did it with someone from her family!

She slowly scanned the girl, Abigael Katz, a girl from the second branch of the Katz family. She naturally didn't bother much about the second and other branches of the Katz family but now that Andrew created this opportunity, she couldn't help but from as she immediately picked the air of pretence, scheming and malice from this woman.

Her eyes darted back to her face as she noticed the obvious gloating and mockery directed towards her. When Abigael met her eyes, she looked at her with a sense of power and control, especially since the man has slept with her more than once. The feeling of carrying the heir of the Hart family greatly boosting her confidence and ego, making her feel superior to Rose. She lightly rubbed her belly, clearly provoking Rose who followed her hand movements.

Rose took a deep breath and turned to Andrew. She knew she could not be weak. Facing the man she had loved for the past three years whole heartedy, she felt the knot in her heart tighten and sadness overwhelming her. She really wanted to scream, shout, slap him but she couldn't bring herself to do it.

"Very well Mr Hart. You made your choice. We have nothing to do with each other from now on." After saying this she did not dare delay her departure as the sound of her heels resounded in the quiet office.

Andrew frowned as he watched her departure, and for some reason not liking how she adressed him, her majestic and graceful figure making his heart behave a little funny. He did not come out his bubble until a hand was hooked to his, reminding him of the presence of the other woman. Looking at the woman who was busy acting in a coquettish manner with him made his anger arise further.

Only he knew how valuable Rose was, being the rumored chosen heir of the Katz empire, only he knew how capable she was and only he knew that Hart Cooperation couldn't have made it to where it was if it were not for Rose's excellent mind. He felt a sense of being lost as he imagined how much he had messed up this time round and if it were not for the choking sounds that filled the room then he wouldn't have spaced back and Abigael would be long dead.

He released his hand from her neck and gave her a slap as his murderous eyes made her shiver and cower back. "Get out of my sight and do not dare open your mouth!"

One could see the irritation and annoyance in his face and hear it in his voice as he chased the woman out.

The moment she closed the door, Abigael held her head up high as she wore a smug look. ' Just a matter of time Andrew Hart and you will be mine, your heart, wealth and everything...this is just the begining.'

Andrew immediately took out a cigarette as he looked down the busy streets. He knew very well that he did not love Rose and how many women he had messed up with, heck, he had temporary and permanent mistresses. He knew that he only kept Rose around for the past three years because of her sharp brains and took advantage of the fact that she had fallen in love with him. He recalled Rose's words just now and immediately brushed off the uncomfortable feeling trying to bloom in his heart. He knew she was going to come back to him, he knew she was going to forgive him and maybe if he took her out on a date then she would immediately cling back to him, after all, she loved him. The corner of his lips slowly formed a smug as he finished evaluating the situation, concluding that she was going to come back to him. But ....was she?

Rose sat in her car, absentmindedly thinking about her whole situation and found everything really funny and not at the same time. She is a girl who has grown up with barely any affection from her parents. Having a father who valued business and nothing else and a mother who cared less about her, always acting indifferent as if she didn't give birth to her, a woman who only valued money, her image and benefits isn't something she is proud of.

Three years ago, she put down and shut her cold nature when she fell in love with Andrew. Her heart automatically softened and she decided to try gaining her parents love and validation but it all ended with indifferent emotions from her parents but with all this, Andrew's presence and supposed 'love' pushed her through but right now.. right now.. Rose couldn't even keep up with her thoughts as hot tears streamed down her cheeks followed by a mocking laughter. She tried wiping them furiously but the more she did the more they fell. After an unknown period of time her cell phone suddenly rung. The moment she picked it up, she didn't give her best friend the chance to speak as her hoarse and cracked voice was immediately heard.

'I need you Cora..please.. I can't.. not anymore..'