CATHERINE ... I stared at Jayden... A bit shocked, puzzled and too much embarrassment with a creepy feeling. I mean, last time we met at our banquet in Italy. I didn't remember him back then and honestly, I almost forgot about him later. After all, he does not fit any of my problems, not until now. Meeting him again was not a weird thing, but him catching me in a lingerie shop buying something that I would only like to wear for my husband. And the most awkward part was him complimenting me on it. Oh and yeah, last time he was right. We were together in college. He definitely wasn't like this at that time but more of a shy nerd. With big and heavy glasses on he used to come to the college and sit in the last. Used to get bullied by others which I used to defend. I always felt bad for him and sympathised always. Honestly, if he hadn't introduced him last time I wouldn't have passed away him as a creepy Stranger, although he did not seem less creepy now too. I slowly fisted the linge
CATHERINE... Let me tell you a story of a little girl, that started TWENTY YEARS EARLIER... ** "Mom, please open the door!" Little Catherine banged on the old wooden door of their tiny apartment. Her heart was filled with fear and uncertainty. Why did her mother close the door while crying? Was it because she stubbornly asked about her father? "Mom please, I will be a good girl, I promise. I- I won't ask about Dad ever, Mom. Please, open the door. I am scared..." Catherine cried. Suddenly, the scream of neighbours raised her fear. She banged on the door even more. "Mom please, I am scared." Her hiccups were heavy. The crowd of neighbours surrounded her. Someone pushed her away. She did not realise what was happening but two neighbours started kicking the door. She struggled to go to her mother but they didn't let her. The door finally broke. People entered. Catherine wanted to go to her mother but people didn't let her. She saw an ambulance and police cars. Her tiny heart squeez
JERARD ROULLARD ... As a father, I have never stood out for my daughter. I know I am not a good father but I tried... I tried my very best to protect my daughter since she came into my life. Locking her in the room was not a choice but a force of her action. A father wanted to be loved by his daughter. Was it too much to ask for? I looked up at the photo of my deceased wife, Linda Agosti. Although she always went by Windsor since she left her home for me. I am a fucking bustard for not treating her right. Because of Agostis I lost my father and chose to destroy them by stepping on their respect. So, I lured Linda into my Web. To make her fall in love with me and then throw her out. But... My entire plan was ruined the day I realised that while making her fall for me I have fallen for her the hardest way possible. I never intended to disclose that secret ever and wanted to start my new life with Linda. However, every story has its own villain and in my story, the villain was my ex-
CATHERINE ... I paced in the room, getting frustrated with time. I am freaking locked in the Roullard mansion and the worst thing was I don't have my pendant with me! Last night while having a slight kinky sex I removed it from my neck and forgot to wear it back this morning. I don't know if it's fortunate or unfortunate, but Edward did not possibly know what's happening right now. God, how am I gonna leave this place? It's impossible to run away from this place without help as Dad had tightened the security because of me. Fuck! I swear I would never forgive Liam! Suddenly, my head spun and I sat at the edge of the bed, caressing my flat belly. I am so fucking hungry! My pregnancy these days increased the level of my hunger and hornyness. And Edward's strict rule of feeding me in every hour had spoiled me so much! Lord! As If to answer my call, the door was knocked and open. I turned to see the person and slightly felt relieved seeing it's Uncle Lucas and not Dad. He has turned
CATHERINE ... I sat beside Dad. He was lying on the bed. Pale and weak, wrecking my heart along. The doctor had checked him already. Nothing serious happened, but stress consumed him too much. I just realised that most of it was because of me. Dad recently hit his late fifties and that being said, he was slowly getting weak with time and didn't have similar physical abilities as before. The doctor suggested a complete bed rest for him and as much as possible to keep him away from stress. I caressed his grey hair as guilt coursed through me for not realising him at all. Did I hate him for no reason? I couldn't believe this! Sighing, I stood up and slowly walked out of his room. Uncle Lucas and Liam were standing outside the room. Seeing Liam I arched a brow and he lowered his eyes, "I am sorry, I had no choice." "How did you guess by the way?" I asked. "Your words that day... You talked like the Catherine I know. So..." He shrugged. "Well, thanks..." I muttered slowly as his eye
CATHERINE ... "Hey," I looked at my shocked husband, who seemed at a loss for words. Holding Della close to his chest, he watched me and Dad back and forth before pausing on me. "Catherine, what's going on here?" His tone was nervous and hushed, trying to be as quiet as possible for the sake of our sleeping daughter. Sighing, I looked up at Dad. He caressed my head and gave a nod. "Okay, first place Della on the bed." I walked to my startled husband whose eyes were following me quietly and took Della from him before giving her to Liam. "Take her to my room and stay with her." Liam nodded and obliged silently. I can trust Della with Liam's eyes closed. He would protect her at all costs undoubtedly. Edward's brows furrowed, "your room?" He gasped, "What does that mean? What are you doing here in Chairman Roullard's House?" I hold his hand, "Come with me." I pulled him with me and helped Dad to sit comfortably on his bed. "Are you feeling alright now? Should I call the doctor agai
EDWARD... These days Catherine decided to stay with her father and I personally have no complaints. So, for some time we shifted to the Roullard Palace. It's quite overwhelming to learn that Catherine was the only heir of Roullard Corp. The way she lived so simply and easygoing always without throwing attitude, I truly am impressed by that. Since we got married seven years ago, immediately our business relationship with Roullard Corp got better and we became invincible in the business industry. I originally thought it was only because of R.ford's reputation. However, it turned out Catherine was the sole reason. Although Catherine's family ground was never my concern, I am glad she reunited with her father. She was the happiest I have ever seen her before. Adelaide also has her maternal grandfather and I have a father-in-law, which slightly gives me pressure. Having Jerard Roullard as a father-in-law, Of course, we had a man to man talk and he gave me a silent but cold warning. I a
EDWARD... When I entered Dad's room, he and May were busy seeing something on the phone. So engrossed that they didn't even realise me. I cleared my throat earning their attention as May immediately came running to me and hugged me. "It's been so long brother!" She squeaked and I chuckled. "You didn't even go to see me." I arched a brow and she looked up with a slight guilty face. "I planned to visit but after Mom was involved in an argument with Catherine, I felt a little weird to visit her... What if she gets annoyed by my presence? So..." "Hey, look up." I cupped her cheeks. "She loves you, May. Yes, she needed some time to get used to everything but it has nothing to do with you." May smiled and nodded, "Well, I will visit you guys soon then." "How about a family dinner?" Dad suggested as we sat beside him. "It's been a long time since we all sat together and spent quality time... Catherine will have some good memories of us to recall and we could also invite McCoy." "McCo