Billionaire, Let's Divorce (Mark and Sydney) novel Chapter 379

SHARON

Throwing myself into work hadn't been enough distraction. Despite my heavy workload, I still find myself thinking about Aiden, Anastasia and their baby. It got worse after Aiden announced that the procedure was successful and Ana was pregnant.

I knew that the second best way to get rid of those thoughts and leave no room to feel anything was more work. More distraction.

And what other best way to get me occupied other than to plan an event? A charity event for my company. Apart from the distraction it promised, we'd also be able to reach out to the public and bring the company's awareness to the minds of those who didn’t know of it yet. Since we just opened up here, not a lot of people know of us.

The room that had hummed with conversation as I approached it suddenly quieted down when I stepped in.

As soon as I settled in my seat, I got straight to business. I placed my hand on the long table and leaned forward. “Spencer, let's hear what you have to say.“

He nodded. “I have reached out to multiple sponsors and I got a response from two of them yesterday night. They’d be delighted to be a part of it.“ A proud smile appeared on his lips. “They were wowed by our past accomplishments and the firm's vision. They even hinted at investing.“

I beamed. Moments like this one are what make work more than just a distraction.

“That's impressive,“ I told him. Then I turned to the HR manager, and all the other departments that were involved.

They all gave positive feedback and impressive suggestions.

After a while though, as they spoke, I could barely hear them. As my gaze moved from one excited face to the other, all I could focus on was the throbbing in my temples.

I knew I should end the meeting and go rest my head but I couldn't. I knew what would come out of it. So I listened. Or atleast, I struggled to.

From the few words my ears caught, I got to understand that the venue was locked in, but catering was still a problem.

Of course it is. I sighed as I reclined in my seat.

Nothing ever goes smoothly. Nothing.

Why the heck does my head suddenly ache? I was very fine few minutes ago. My fingers rubbed against my temple, trying to soothe the tension building there. If only it were that easy to calm the storm inside my head, the one raging in my life.

“We’ll figure it out,“ I said, even though I wasn't sure what needed to be figured out.

As the meeting dragged on, the voices around me blurred into irritating incoherent murmurs. The lights in the room were suddenly too bright. My breath quickened, but I still tried to focus.

“Are you okay?“ I heard someone say beside me as I rose to my feet and gripped the table hard, but it was no use. My hands trembled, making my hold unsteady. The room began to spin around me.

I turned to walk toward the door but all I could take was a step before my gaze darkened. I think I missed my step. I heard shouts. I fell against something…

And then nothing.

*

“It shouldn't take up to an hour.“

My eyes bulged. An hour! That's enough time for me to imagine Aiden and Anastasia as a happy family.

“That's too long, doctor. I have work to do.“