Catherine's POV:I walk out of my room sleepily. I was having a nap before I woke up.I climbed downstairs and went straight into the kitchen. I grabbed a glass cup from the cabinet and poured myself some water.Vivian walked inside the kitchen and grabbed a drink from the fridge then I remembered that we don't have food for lunch."What are we having for lunch? I'm hungry." I told her." Go and grab a takeout, there is no food available as you can see unless you want to eat me." She said and I rolled my eyes.Simple question which deserves a simple answer, but of course Vivian is not the kind of person to give a simple answer to any question at all.I put back the cup inside the cabinet and checked the fridge to see if I could get anything to eat.I couldn't find any reasonable thing except tofu.I don't like it.I really left the kitchen and went to my room. I put on a short jeans skirt and a blue crop top, then I grabbed my purse before working out of my room.Uncle Alex and Vivi
Catherine's POV:We were both silent, there was absolutely nothing to say.I was nervous and scared about whatever it is that Ace might be thinking.I glanced at him through the corner of my eyes, trying to catch a glimpse of the Ace I know but he was just so focused on driving. I couldn't find anything."Have you gotten yourself a date for tomorrow's prom night?" He suddenly asked me."No." I whispered. No one wants me as a date."Would you mind being my date tomorrow? as you can see I don't have a date myself." He told me.Stop playing with my heart Ace. Just stop it. so why in the hell would he want me to be his date?"But why?" I questioned curiously. "You can have Kisa or any other girl as your date."He smirked and glanced at me through the corner of his eyes." But they are not you," he responded.Wow! I can't believe this. I can't believe what is happening right now.The gate was pulled open and Ace drove inside the compound, he parked the car in an empty space in the garage
Catherine's POV:What gave him the right to ask me that kind of question?I was nervous and angry at the same time.So yes I'm going to go with his narrative. I'm going to tell him that I'm in love with Anitra Steele and let's see what he's going to say about it."Yes, he is kind to me, he respects my decisions and he treats me like a human being. He is cute, rich and intelligent, so yes, it is normal for me to be attracted to a guy like him. I'm in love with him and it is not a crime to be in love. " I responded boldly.Thank goodness that my voice doesn't waver. I was scared while saying that but it's a good thing that it wasn't obvious in my voice.Ace stared at me for a long time and shook his head.What did I expect? why would he care? he doesn't like me, he was just having fun with me, a kiss doesn't determine someone's likeness, who knows how many girls he had kissed since he kissed me. it doesn't matter at all, the earlier I get that sent in my head the better for me.He
Catherine's POVIt is today and I'm so f**king nervous.I have to look my best.I have to go to a salon and make my hair, I have to fix my nails and shave my eyebrows.Yes, today I'm getting on my way of transcending into a real adult. I just can't wait for it to all happen. "Why are you so excited?" Vivian asked me, I was inside the living room with a bowl of popcorn and a drink while watching a K-drama that I saw on Netflix last night.I guess Vivian is that one person that was create to always spoil my happiness. "Nothing much, I'm just excited for prom." I responded with a smile on my face.I continued watching TV while waiting patiently for her to f**k off.She roll her eyes and walked away.Huuh! Mood spoiler.I couldn't stop thinking about what today would be like.At noon, I got dressed and leave the house. I was on my way to make my hair and nails.I am so excited for tonight, I want to have fun for the last time and be happy: a bitch can have fun too."What would you l
Ace stared at Anitra as he walked closer to him. He was holding back himself from punching the stupid fuck right on his face.The audacity.The effrontery of him to show up to their prom night with Kisa Queens hanging on his hand.It was an insult to him."Hi Ace, you both look good together, like a married couple." He said and Ace scoffed. Oh yeah, married couple indeed.Kisa glared at Catherine, her eyes taking in Catherine's outfit."So you couldn't tell me to be your date, rather you went for her, the golden girl." Kisa said, her voice heavy with disdain."You are with Steele, do I have to remind you who he was again?" Ace asked and took Catherine's hand in his. "Have a fun night." Kisa couldn't believe her eyes and ears. She couldn't believe the fact that Ace just dismissed her like that and can't believe how beautiful Catherine looked.She clenched her fist and closed her eyes to try and calm herself down but it just wasn't working."Don't cause any drama tonight," Anitra said
Catherine's POV:I left Ace at the hallway and walked back inside the hall. Immediately i walked in, i met Talia at the front door."I saw Ace taking you away, are you alright?" She asked me and I nodded my head."Yes, I'm good." I responded.She looked beautiful in her red gown and ponytail hair."Come, let's dance." She said and grabbed my hand then led me to the dance floor."Who is your date." I asked her as we dance the night away.She smiled and glanced around the room."I came here with Liam." She told me.Liam? Liam Wesley? Ace's best friend?"Are you dating Liam?" I asked her."Just because he was my date doesn't mean we're dating. Are you dating Ace yourself?"She had a point."Whatever, you know that Ace and I have a very twisted relationship and can't be compared with that of yours and Liam.I've never seen the two of you talking before so how did he end up being your date? how did this happened? tell me what's going on, I need to know, I want to know every little detai
Ace's POV:I was looking for Catherine inside the hall but had no idea that she was frolicking with Anitra. Why the hell can't she stay away from him? Why does she need me to force her before she can hear what I say to her? Why she's so stubborn?I have never known Catherine as a stubborn person, but well, I don't know her anymore she have changed a lot.She couldn't even remember the fact that I used to call her butterfly, she couldn't even remember that she loves butterflies.I can't help but get angry, she always provoke me every single time and everytime I try to hurt her she look up to me with that blue doll eyes of hers and I don't know what to do again.She kept on pushing me, pushing me and pushing me and I know that it won't be long till I get to my breaking point and she would have to realise that I'm not playing with her.And then she will realise that it is so much more than she thought it is.My little naughty butterfly, have your little fun when you can because f
Catherine's POV:When I got home later that night, I was so tired. Tired from everything. The secret note I got from the unanimous being that still scares me shitless whenever I remember it, or the confrontation between Ace and Anitra.I was exhausted especially from the fact that I don't know who sent me the written notes. I don't know if they are watching me, I don't know who they are or if they can help me. This is seriously ridiculous.I still have a lot to do, I have to talk to my homeroom teacher so that she can talk to the principal for me and get a handwritten note to increase my chances of getting into Harvard.****It is my birthday, lmao.But none of the people who called themselves my family wished me a happy birthday. Well, not yet.I received a call from Talia earlier this morning wishing me a happy birthday and also got a message from Anitra. It doesn't matter if Uncle Alex and Vivian don't wish me Happy birthday, I will enjoy today.I walked out of my bedroom with
It was the final court hearing of the case between Mr. Alexander Meyers and Mrs. Danielle Meyers.It was a famous case being held on TV screen where everyone can watch it.Veronica Hampton was sitting down on her office, her laptop in front of her as she watch the trial. "Your honor, Catherine Meyers Hampton was loved by my client. He provided for her. Sent her to the best school in the whole of United States of America. If my client had anything else planned for her he wouldn't have let her acquire education. My client is innocent." The defendant attorney claimed."Objection, your honor." Said the plaintiff as he stood up from his chair."Overruled, Defendant, you can continue."Veronica Hampton balled her hand in a tight fist and slammed it on the desk. She grabbed the telephone on her desk and speak into it get inside my office right now, Mereda.A few seconds later she walked inside the office standing in front of Veronica Hampton."You call for me Mrs Hampton." She said and Ver
Ace was laying down on the bed pressing his phone. He had a zoom meeting with his mother and some employees a few minutes ago and he was just intending to get out of the bed.The bedroom door was pulled open and Catherine walked in. She was wearing a black short and a white camisole, her hip length golden hair was packed up in a high ponytail and her face free of make up.“You done with the meeting, Babe?” She whispered asked as she walk into the room. Ace's mouth lifted in a small smile as he tapped his side of the bed for her to sit on.Catherine chuckled at his gesture and slowly walked up to him, she slipped her feet out if her slippers and climbed on the bed. She placed her hand on his chest and stared inside her phone. "How was the meeting?" She inquired curiously.Ace slowly caress her back as she talk to him. The best leisure for him is hearing her talk. Her voice sounds like music to his ear and her touch set his body aflame. The kind of attraction he felt for her was totall
"What happened?" Catherine asked and took the phone from Anitra."Police reject the bail of Chelsey Black." She read out loud and chuckled. "This is mother's handwork."Ace took her hand in his and let out a deep breath. "She deserves whatever Mom will throw her way, she shouldn't have touched you at all.""That is by the way, are you both leaving already?" Anitra questioned and Ace hummed. "We're done for the day." He replied.*****It has been two weeks since Ace and Catherine returned to London and resume college, a lot of things had happened within the two weeks and one if them was that Chelsey Black was fined £100,000 for physically assaulting Catherine Meyers Hampton. Catherine and Ace were done with their classes for the day and we're going to the parking lot, the security team following them at the back. As soon as they got to the parking lot she got a phone call from her Mother."Hello, Mom?" "Hi, Catherine. How are you?" Mrs Meyers asked. Catherine got inside the car and
Ace sat down on the bed beside Catherine and took her hand that has all sorts of wire fixed on it in his hand and sniffed in.“I'm sorry, Butterfly.” He whispered. He should have cut out the bullshits and had Chelsey walked out of the restaurant, but for some time he thought that it was cute seeing Catherine stand up for herself.He had no idea that Chelsey would go to the extent of physically harming her, he never thought of the possibility of such thing happening.The door was gently pulled opened and a nurse walked in. She smiled at Ace and walked around to Catherine's side of the bed. "Good afternoon, Mr Hampton."she greeted him."Good morning, Nurse. " Ace responded calmly. It has been more than 6 hours and Catherine was yet to wake up. It scared him a lot.The nurse checked the drip connected to Catherine's body and checked her body temperature then write it down on her chart.."She will wake up very soon. Don't worry." The nurse told him.He truly hope so.After the nurse left
Ace left for his Mom's room 30 minutes ago and she was still waiting for him to get back to her.The door was pulled open and Ace walked in. Catherine stared at him through the mirror and cocked her head to the side, scrutinizing him as he walked up to her.95Catherine was wearing a lose jeans trouser and one of Ace's t-shirt. She sat before the vanity mirror putting on her lip gloss as some of the servants pull out their luggages.They will be returning to London that same day and she was just getting ready. Ace left for his Mom's room 30 minutes ago and she was still waiting for him to get back to her.The door was pulled opened and Ace walked in. Catherine stared at him through the mirror and cocked her head to the side, scrutinizing him as he walked up to her.“You ready, Butterfly? We don't have much time.” He said as he grabbed his hair brush from the vanity.Catherine packed her make-up kits inside her make-up bag and stood up from the chair, she turned around to face Ace and
Catherine took a deep breath and composed herself before looking up at Ace."Baby." She whispered and stood up from the couch, he walked up to her and pulled her towards his chest, wrapping his arms around her protectively.He kissed her hair and caressed her back slowly. "Is Mom back? Did something happen? Why were you sitting like that?" He inquired." No, I was just feeling a little bit down when you walked in . It's nothing serious." Catherine responded calmly. She gazed up at him and smiled. " How was your day?" "Great, did you have a great time with your mother?" He asked. While they both started walking towards the staircase."Yes, she apologized as expected of her, what about you?" She inquired."Since we will be going back to college tomorrow I thought about spending sometime with them." Ace responded softly, Catherine nodded her head and intertwined their hands."Mother said that she wants us with her during dinner, but first you need to wash up." She told him and winked. "
"I can't believe you Mom, you took such a huge step and you couldn't even tell me about it. What did you take me for? You didn't think about my safety. What if he comes after me without my knowledge? What if Mrs Hampton really didn't find out what you did. What if, Mom?" Catherine questioned angrily when she visited her mother the next day.She was beyond pissed off, Alex is a psychopath he is the kind of person to go to any lengths in achieving their aim, someone who caused the death of his brother and then take custody of the daughter for more than four years before carrying out his plan, someone with such patience and calculative method can do anything, he is sick!"I wanted to tell you about it sweetheart. I just didn't think of telling you immediately, you just got married. I didn't want to spoil your mood. I'm truly sorry baby girl. I don't think of you as a child that shouldn't know about something like this, especially something that can cause you a lot of harm. It wasn't int
After a while in her mother's house, Catherine called Ace to come and pick her up but I told her that his driver will come and pick her up because he would be going somewhere with his mother. After a while Mike arrived to pick her up and she ordered him to take her to Talia's place so that she can go and show Mr Scott gratitude for what he did for her at her wedding. "I wasn't able to congratulate you for your marriage yesterday because there were lots of people." Mike said and glanced at Catherine through the mirror. "Congratulations on your wedding..... Mrs Catherine. Sorry, I don't know if I can use 'Mrs Hampton' for you."Catherine laughed softly, her hand covering her mouth. "It's okay, Mike. Thank you for your kind words and you can call me, Catherine. I don't mind."Mike nodded his head and the journey continued silently.When they got to Talia's house the gate was pulled open and Mike drove in. Mike came down and opened the car door for Catherine. When she stepped down from
Catherine and Ace got out of the black Lamborghini after driving inside her mother's compound. She glanced up at the mini mansion in front of her and she couldn't help but smile."Let's go." Ace said, he intertwined their hands and led her towards the front door. When they got inside Mrs Meyers was sitting down on a couch, watching a news station on the TV."Mom." Catherine called, Mrs Meyers raised her head up and her face lit up in a smile, she was hoping to go to the Hamptons mansion later in the day with her gift but good enough they came around instead."I was planning to come to the mansion later." Mrs Meyers said as she stood up from the couch, she kissed Catherine's cheek and hugged her son in-law."Ace insisted that we come this morning," Catherine replied and rolled her eyes playfully at him, " How are you doing? I couldn't see you yesterday since we both retired to the bedroom early." When they went inside the house the other night they both took their shower and slept off