CatherineStaring at the menu he had given me yesterday,I couldnโt help but grin to myself foolishly. I canโt believe Iโd be sticking to the menu. The menu was easy to follow and it felt like he was going very lightly on me because all it said was cut back on junk food, eat less sandwiches and take very little food with calories.It looked impossible to follow but I was determined to follow it diligently, I was going to make him proudโฆโWhatโs that?โ Diana asked when she noticed that I was smiling and staring at the paper. โNothingโฆ Just a rough draftโ I replied as I threw the paper in my bag immediately. I had lied about going for a walk yesterday and I didnโt want my cover to be blown.I felt guilty for lying to her but I needed to do this, for myself and Cora. โIโm offโ I muttered as I walked out and she nodded without a word.Heading to school, I felt like a new person, I felt energized and refreshed. Professor Justin had just given me hope that I can be anybody I want.Througho
JustinStaring at the girls in the cafe, all I could see was how foolish they were. I was pissed beyond words and my fists were clenched in anger as I watched them.The way Catherine had dashed out with tears made me pity her a lot and I just felt like running after her to bring her into my arms just to wipe away her tears but foolish me was too weak to do that.The whole students were shocked to see me, they bowed their heads instantly in shame, trying to paint the black picture red but I had seen everything from the beginning.I walked away without a word, heading to the vice chancellor officer. I was here to tender my offer to teach twice a week but first, Iโd like to discuss the bullying in the academy.These girls acted childishly and it made me wonder how they were able to make it here. Bullying shouldโve stopped in college but seeing it happening among adults was very weird and it filled me with anger.I was using all my strength to keep a cool face but deep down, I wanted to g
CatherineI couldnโt stop sobbing. I didnโt create myself. Itโs not my fault Iโm chubby. Being chubby isnโt the end of the world, it doesnโt mean Iโm less of a human or I donโt have feelings. Iโve got emotions like everyone. Iโm just like everybody only with a big body but they make it seem like itโs a big problem.They make it seem like the goddess created a mistake and it hurts a lot. I canโt walk without someone saying something about me.I canโt be in a room without garnering attention to myself. What the heck is wrong with people? Why canโt they just get over the fact that Iโm big and itโs not a crime.I feel like killing myself, maybe itโll make the world a better place. Maybe if I stab myself to death then this would all end. All my life Iโve been bullied and now that Iโm an adult that I think I can finally be at ease, itโs even worse.โWhat is my offense? Nobody has the ability to create but why do they body shame like they can create whatโs better than the goddessโs creation
CatherineMy heart was beating heavily, I couldnโt look at his face because I felt embarrassed but strangely, he didn't say anything about it.โI donโt knowโฆ The mountain is huge and itโd take hoursโฆโ I muttered weakly, coming here felt like a mistake and I wished there was a way I could turn things around.โDonโt think too much, this should be a surprise but Iโll tell it to you, thereโs something on top of that mountain that nobody can fathom, the goal of climbing the mountain is the great surprise, you wouldnโt regret itโ He urged and I sighed.โYouโre here already so why not climb and see whatโs there?โ Cora urged and I nodded.โFineโ I replied and he smiled as he walked ahead, leading me. I stared at the high mountain, it felt like a death sentence to climb it and I was even more worried about tripping because of my large body.โCommon, Iโll tell you stories as we climbโ He urged and I exhaled as I began climbing and honestly mountain climbers have got to be super
Returning home, Catherine was sweating profusely and immediately she entered, she rushed to the kitchen to get water.Diana was startled when she saw her. โAre you okay? Where have you been and what have you been? You didnโt go to the gym right?โ Diana asked, slight envy in her voice and Catherine shook her head.โNoโฆ Iโฆ I took a stroll around, I havenโt really seen the whole schoolโฆ so I just decided to check it outโฆโ She lied and Dianaโs eyes darkened with slight discomfort.โBut I saw you entering the taxiโฆ I was heading to the school tooโ Diana retorted accusingly and Catherine's eyes dropped.โIโฆ Iโm sorry, donโt mind my wordsโฆ Itโs just that Iโm worried about you. People here arenโt what they look like. You shouldnโt trust anyone because people are very dangerousโฆ Iโm only looking out for your safetyโ Diana muttered softly and she nodded.โThanksโ Catherine muttered as she headed to the room.โCatherineโฆ Donโt let anybody's words get to you alright, youโre beautiful and perfect
Going to school the next day, Catherine looked forward to all her classes but she couldnโt deny she was particularly excited about that of Justinโs, she looked forward to learning more from him.She was walking towards her class with a smile when she heard a few people whispering and pointing at her, they laughed loudly and walked past her.She wasnโt curious, she just ignored them and entered her class, they burst into laughter too, pointing at her as they spoke to themselves.She wondered if something was wrong but decided to ignore them. She looked around the class for Diana but she wasnโt around.She decided to bring out her notes and go over them. Martha, Lauren and Anita walked inside getting the attention of everything.They stopped in front of her, burst into laughter while shaking their heads before walking to their various seats. Justin walked in immediately and they began muttering words. All he did was glance back and they went silent.He started with the day's lesson and
JackEntering into the company, Jack winked at a few ladies who blushed, waving softly at him. Jack had a smile on his face as he headed upstairs.The first thing on his mind was to see how Catherine was faring, a part of him wanted to see her, order her to come back to him or even try forcing her. He had missed her, Ava was nowhere close to her. All Ava did was nag, talk about fashion, complain about how tedious work was and how her social life was slowly dying.He strained his shirt as he headed to Catherineโs office, he had a small frown on his face and he didnโt want his intentions to be known easily.He was amused that all these days she had managed to cope with her things, he hadnโt seen her anywhere, not like she could be at places he frequented.โWhat have you been doingโฆโ He was speaking as he pushed the door open and the frown on his face deepened.โSirโฆ Noโฆ Nothing sirโ The girl muttered, trembling slightly as he stared at her with disgust.โWhereโs Cath
Catherine just kept staring at the messages from Justin. She ignored them without bothering to open them. She felt too embarrassed to even reply to his messages.Her eyes teared up as she remembered how she was treated at school and the way they had disrespected him too.โCatherine, itโs not the end of the worldโฆ This is what I warned you about. Goddess knows how Martha and her minions got the information, they might have paid someone to track youโฆ I warned you to be careful. Please open the door and come out, youโve been in there since yesterdayโฆโ Diana called softly and she sniffed.โJust go away! I donโt wish to speak to youโ Catherine replied and she sighed. She was about to say something when her phone rang.She walked to the sitting room to receive the call. Catherine got another beep from Justin and she decided she was done.She switched off her phone, knowing he wouldnโt keep texting and calling if he found out her phone was off.She was still trying to figure out why he was h
CatherineHeading to school the next day, I was undecided about how Iโd face everyone but I knew I wasnโt going to run away from them anymore, I was a small wolf and thereโs nothing anybody can do about it, they better accept it or leave me the way I am.I entered the school and every eye darted to my direction, it felt like I was in an opera show with everybodyโs eyes and the spotlight on me. I forced my stiff legs to move forward.โLook at herโฆโโShe has a very tiny wolf, how come sheโs a chubby human with an excess body?โ โSheโs evil! Everything about her is screaming evil, Iโm sure itโs because sheโs evil thatโs why the goddess gave her a tiny wolf and big bodyโ โTake a look at her, sheโs acting all innocent and nice when sheโs a bitchโฆโโI wish she could disappear into thin air and never returnโฆโ โSheโs brave, coming back to school like nothing happened after the humiliation she facedโฆโTheir words pierced my heart with sorrow but I couldnโt do anything other than
Alpha Jeffrey was in the pack house when Dave entered inside. โGood day, fatherโ He muttered softly as he bowed his head and Jeffrey just glanced at him without a word.It was evident that the Alpha wasnโt pleased with him. Justin walked inside a few minutes later and he bowed slightly, grunting a greeting to the Alpha whose eyes glistened with slight delight.Dave scowled in fury but held himself from doing anything, there were still a few plasters on his body, that was enough reminder that Justin wasnโt one to be fought without proper preparation.โJustin, is it so hard for you to make time to see me? I send out invitations every week and month yet the last time I saw you was more than 6 months agoโ Alpha Jeffrey scoffed.โIโm sorry, alphaโฆ Iโve been swamped with workโฆโ Justin lied and Jeffrey smiled softly. โStill the same lie after all these years. Do you still resent me? Iโm sorry for not coming into your life earlierโฆโโNo, I hold no grudge against you, Iโve been busy, I work at
โWhere the heck have you been?โ Diana asked, immediately she saw Catherine. โI went somewhere,โ Catherine answered harshly. โWas it to professor Justin? Catherine, Iโฆโ โIโm an adult and capable of taking care of myself and deciding on who Iโd be friends withโฆโ Catherine cut her off harshly. โIโฆ I was merely concerned aboutโฆโ Diana was shocked and furious although it didnโt show. โThanks for your concern but I think itโs best you focus more on yourselfโ She replied harshly as she entered inside, slamming the door shut. โIโm so sorry Coraโฆโ She muttered softly, wishing Cora could forgive her. She could remember running into the forest with Cora trying very hard to stop her but she was determined. She had gone as far as shutting Cora out even though she was in her wolf form. โIโm just glad Justin saved us in timeโ She replied and Catherine could hear a hint of fury but she decided not to press on with her, Cora loved to have her space whenever she was angry or sad. โDo you know wh
โIโฆ IโฆIโve got a questionโฆ Can I know why youโre doing this? I wanna know why youโre helping me? Why are you doing me a favor?โHe was stunned by her question. Thinking about it too, he didnโt have any form of answer, he just felt helping her was right, it pleased his soul to see her happy and he sighed heavily.โIs there something I donโt know? What are you hiding? Is there a reason why youโre helping me?โ She asked again and he could remember that there was one great reason, a reason worth killing everyone just to please her but he went silent, he couldnโt say anything.โSo thereโs something? So thereโs a reason why youโre doing thisโฆ Can you tell me is it because of Dave? Are you doing this to hurt Dave? You wish to use me as your weapon against him because you know he gets pissed when weโre together right?โ She asked and he shook his head vigorously, stunned that she had thought of things the wrong way.Although he was pleased that Dave was still in love with her and he wanted her
Arriving at the gym, he pulled the door, waiting for her to come out which she did weakly. โPleaseโฆ Just come with meโ He pleaded, she was too drained to do anything so she just followed him.She stepped inside immediately he opened the gym, walking to the underground gym before she collapsed weakly, she was drained but also surprised, angry and moved.How he had managed to find her was a big shock to her and she wanted to know how. There were countless places to be at but he choose to be at the very place she was, the very moment she was about to commit suicide.She was bent on carrying out that plan even after leaving, no amount of motivation was enough to stop her. Her life was worse than hell so it was better to commit suicide then fo reside in hell.He left her which stunned her because she thought heโd be filled with questions. She had questions too. She wanted to know why he was being there for her, helping her at the risk of soiling his name and reputation and above all why he
โWhereโs Catherine?โ Justin demanded, walking into the house immediately Diana opened the door.โShe went outโฆ She didnโt say anything about where she was going but if you wait, I could call her and get her to come backโ Diana muttered and he frowned heavily, running his hand through his hands, wondering where she could be.โIโฆ can help youโฆ I can help you find her, I can help you in many more great waysโฆ Justinโฆ Iโm ready to help you do anythingโ Diana muttered softly, biting her lips sexily and he looked very disgusted.โJust drop it!โ He retorted when Diana tried to get close to him. He pushed her away and walked out, staring around helplessly as he wondered where she might be.Jack was furious, it made him very worried and he tried to calm himself. He decided to channel all his strength and energy into finding her through her scent.He could scent people from afar but he didnโt know where she was and Heโd have to filter out everyone's scent just to get hers. He decided to go sit
Justin I was in the office trying to have a little rest, I received information from the Alpha that he wanted to see me and I knew it had to do with how I had returned his son. Conner walked into my office, holding his phone. โWhatโs wrong?โ โItโs Catherineโฆ At schoolโฆโ He muttered as he placed the phone before me. It was CCTV footage of the cafe. I was in great shock as I watched Martha and her minions bully Catherine. I was deeply enraged with Jack screeching out of anger. I couldnโt believe theyโd stoop that low to do such to Catherine at the cafe. My grip on the phone tightened as I watched them bully her into shifting. Her small wolf cried helplessly for help even though it was silent, staring at her. I was greatly moved, Iโve never felt so compassionate for anyone in my entire life and I wished more than anything that I had been there to stop it. I wished I was there to protect her from the bullyingโฆ My jaws were clenched in anger with my fist clenched too. I wanted to pun
Catherine got home and felt like burying herself. She couldnโt believe what had happened in the school. It felt like a dream and she dreaded the next day.It felt like each day got worse and worse. She wished there was a way to stop it. It was crazy and she just wanted a normal and happy life for once. She wanted a life void of sadness and bullying with people being unnecessarily cruel to her.Throughout the day, she couldnโt eat anything, she was thinking deeply that eating just fled her. โCatherine, would you like to talk about it? Remember Iโm here for youโ Diana called softly, knocking on the door.โThanks Dianaโ She replied perfunctorily and just continued thinking with tears streaming down her eyes.Diana suggested some snacks but she rejected them all, she didnโt come out till it was late and when it was late, she walked out, deciding to take a small stroll outside.She left without her phone, jogging her way up to the top of the huge mass of land. She decided to channel the sa
Justin was indoors, attending to some work when Dave rushed in with the guards following him. He entered the garden where Justin was, staring at him with hatred and anger.โThatโs enoughโ He said to the guards softly and Dave walked towards him, ready to punch him and the first punch he threw, Justin let it hit him.It was a weak but strong strike and Justin just scoffed as he stood up. The guards were shocked and they rushed forward to intervene but he stopped them.โWhat the heck do you think youโre doing?โ Justin asked calmly, he didnโt want to lose his cool because he could end up injuring Dave deeply.โIโm only returning the favor. What did you get her into this school? Youโre doing this just to spite me right! I know you donโt like her but youโre only doing this because of me! I assure you that youโll regret this! Iโll make sure you pay for this!โ He barked as he threw another punch but this time, Justin dodged it swiftly.Dave was enraged, he hated the way Justin had dodged it