Lucas watched her as she walked down the aisle towards him and the rest of the best men he couldn't take his eyes off her, she was so beautiful he could spend the whole day looking at her, she was wearing a peach dress, that brought out her feminine features more, she had on mild makeup, and some simple pieces of jewelry, her hair was styled in a bride style almost similar to Lilac's but with a little difference, her heels enhancing her look, she looked so gorgeous and tempting, his mouth watered in want, they haven't been able to talk much in the last two days because of the busy state of everyone at the mansion and also she was almost always with Lilac and when she wasn't she was too tired and he didn't want to disturb her.
She smiled as she walked closer to him, he lend her a hand as she climbed to his side."You look so beautiful Kat,""Thank you, but for now focus on the lady of the day, she is stunning,"She answered pointing to the entrance"Kat? Kat? Katrina!!!""Yes, what, why?""Are you okay? It seems you are not listening and you are in your own world,"Jordan said."No, I am fine,""Not sure, because you haven't been listening to me, and you have this lost look, did something happen with him?""Not really,"Katrina said trying to gather her thoughts and put them in order, there wasn't an issue, she panicked and overreacted, the stress of the last couple of days might be the reason, they were in her room and have been talking about the things they have been up to and she had blanked out without knowing."Are you sure?""Nothing happened okay,""Well, you left the party holding hands with the boss and came back alone, and now you look like a lost soul, I can't help but be worried,""There is no reason to be worried Jord, I am okay and also I wasn't holding hands with the boss, he dragged me out of the party,""Didn't seem like dragging to me and the others
"What should we do on our last night in Arizona?"Lucas asked sitting close to her on the bed. Most people who came for the ceremony already left, the new bride and groom were already in the Bahamas where they were having their honeymoon, only a few relatives, Lucas parents and the both of them were left in the mansion, even Lucy and her kids already left, it was pretty much quiet compared to last week or two days ago, she laid on the bed with her eyes closed. "Hmm, anything you wanna do,"She answered she wasn't feeling too happy about this ending because she knew this would be their last night together when they leave for New York tomorrow this will all be over, but she couldn't let him see her pains, not when she gave him her words that she won't catch feelings."How about we have a picnic in the desert area?""What? A desert? Do you wanna get me killed?""I didn't mean somewhere far, it still within the mansion, it just not opens all the time, "
"Thank you so much for everything Katrina, I had the best time during these past weeks, do have a rest,"He said as he dropped her off at her house, she looked so tired that he felt guilty for not letting her sleep last night, but he couldn't be blamed, he wanted to have enough of her, now that they are back in New York, things will go back to normal and whatever happened in California and Arizona stays in both places, he had expected her to sleep during the flight back to New York but she had been awake the whole time and absorbed into her own world, and had not said anything to him throughout the flight."Thank you too, I had an amazing time,"She said hugging him before she opened the car door to leave, he wanted to pull her back into the car and kiss her but he knew if he does that here in New York it will be different, whatever they had ended at the airport in Arizona, he should do well to remember that."Alright, I got to go, see you next week,"He rep
Katrina walked into the office feeling exhausted even though the day just started, she wished to be anywhere but here, these past three weeks had been harder than she had anticipated, every day and every hour in Lucas presence was torture, she was at her limit, but she seemed to be the only one going through hell because he looked just fine and talked with her like nothing happened between them, it took everything in her not to scream at him, she made sure to avoid him as much as she could but that wasn't much successful because she had to be everywhere with him, she hated the fact that she was suffering in silence, she had considered quitting but had decided not to because she couldn't bring herself to tell him the truth when he asks for her reason for quitting.She entered her office and prayed he was out, seemed like the universe was on her side because he wasn't in his office, she sat down with her coffee in hand, took a sip of it."Just another day to get through Katy
"Are you free this weekend Kat?"He asked while they laid in bed together later that night, he had his arms around her and she was laying atop his chest, he liked having her close, three weeks, for three weeks he tried every possible means to keep her off, he went to the office less, went on some meetings without her, talked to her like he did before, but whatever he did, it just made him want her more until he couldn't take it anymore, she didn't make it easy for him either, coming into the office looking all sexy and beautiful, he had fought with himself until he saw no point in punishing himself and her when they both wanted each other and she knew what this was about."Yes sure, anything?""Yes, I want us to go out,""Oh,""Is that all you have to say? Oh?""Uh-huh, I don't know what to say, are we celebrating something,""Yes we are and we both did it together, so yes we should celebrate together,"He replied, he had gotten the mail earli
"Wow, I must say this is worth every penny, Oh my God, why did he sell, he could have just kept this place running, maybe add a few buildings,"Katrina said as they walked around the huge estate, immediately they had driven into the estate, she had marveled at how big it was, and now touring the various part just proved that it was bigger than she had thought initially, it was mainly lands, houses in the estate were not much and scattered about but the land was huge, it could take hours to work from one end to the other."Reuben doesn't have a use for it, if he didn't sell it would just be here, it's practical to sell since he is now fully based in California."True, but still, it's gonna take a lot of money to put this place to perfect,""Yeah, work starts soon, we are removing all of the old buildings and adding better ones, a hotel, and other stuff,""Amazing,"She said, turning around, the estate was huge, she wondered what happened to everyone who
"Did I say anything wrong or do you just wanna pick a fight with me?""Of course, there is everything wrong with what you said and if you don't see it then I don't know what to make of you,""What are you getting at Katrina? Mind your language, last I checked I am still the boss,""Did I say otherwise, I am sorry boss, I was on my own when you asked me to come here with you, if you had told me this outing was work-related maybe I won't have said those words and just maybe you won't have thought I am getting favors from you because we are sleeping together,"She replied, she was shouting now and he still couldn't see what he said that was wrong, yes he agreed that he brought them here to celebrate but also they had work to do, the next couple of months will be busy, and that's what he said, so why was she taking it the wrong way."I don't know why you are offended by what I said, but can we just stop this argument? We have a lot to do,""Did I say otherw
"What did you say?"He asked and suddenly she couldn't keep it in anymore, she wanted more and deserved more, she couldn't keep this up if there was going to be nothing for her."I said I want more, I deserve more, I can't settle for crumbs anymore, I can't be your fuck buddy anymore,"She yelled, he walked past her and locked his office door before coming back to her."Fuck buddy?""That's what we are, isn't it? Or what are we?""Katrina,""I want more okay?"She let out raising her hands up."Kat, we talked about this, why are you doing this right now? And at the office at that,""Why? But we have slept together here a whole lot of times, so why is it a problem if I want this to end here too? And yes we did talk a lot it and you agreed to let me go if ever I wanted more so here is me saying I want out, I can't do this anymore,"She let out, willing herself not to cry, she has prepared herself for this moment right from their f
"Your wife is on her way to the chapel son,"Lucas heard his mom say and his heart skipped a beat, this was really happening, he was getting married today to the love of his life, it still felt surreal even though it was happening, during the preparations for the big day, each morning he wakes up and doubts for a moment if it was really happening and she reminds him each time that it was, he still didn't know if he deserves all the love and attention she gives him, if it was okay for him to feel this much happiness and love, a little over a ten months, ago, he had thought himself incapable of love and being loved but now, getting ready for his big day, the day he thought he was never going to witness, was like a dream, a dream he didn't want to ever wake up from."Mom, this is really happening? I am getting married? Kat really loves me?""Of course son, all are happening and Katrina loves you, you deserve to be loved my dear and you got the best, I just know your life
"Are you ever going to give me an answer?"Lucas asked as they sat together in Lucas's room in Arizona, it's been a month since the incident with Nas and a lot of things have happened since that time, first, she had to spend the whole of her first week back at the hospital, her family pestering her with their love and attention, then Lucas's mom made it clear she wanted them back home in Arizona for the time being, Nas was arrested at first but then his medical records proved that he is infact not mentally okay, he was sent to the mental health care center, of course, he didn't want that but that's what the Court ruled, Katrina didn't want to be roped into many legal dealings as she didn't want to keep having to recount every of her experience so she had told Lucas that she didn't want to be a part of whatever legal actions that were going to be taken against him, so far all she knew was that he was sent to the mental health care center, she didn't know the rest of it even thou
She ran as much as her big tummy could let her, he was chasing her and threatening to shoot, she was betting on the fact that he couldn't kill her and hoped he won't, she passed the house, running towards the palm groves, hoping to get a good hiding spot, she looked back, he was coming, she dashed into the palm groves and hid, hoping and praying that he won't find her, she wasn't sure anymore if she had heard correctly or if she has imagined the sound of the plane earlier, it was already dark, so she hopped the night could serve as hiding for her, she didn't mind swimming out of here but there was no way she was going with Nas."Come out, come out, where ever you are,"Nas voiced, he was close, she heard her breath praying for him not to find her."Please,"She pleaded silently. "Found you,"He said with an evil laugh that brought tears to her eyes, he pulled her out of her hiding place and slapped her hard, not just once but twice, she had bad luck wh
Katrina got off the bed and looked through the window, she could only see water, in her prison-like room, she has been able to convince Nas that the seal on the window doesn't need to be there since she can't leave through there and he had finally removed it, it's been almost a week since she got here, precisely six days, by this night it would be seven days and still no hope of her getting rescued, she had tried to find a way, trying to run away every day but as the days came and went, she saw how hopeless her case was, she didn't know where she never knew a place like this existed in New York, so she decided to give up on trying to escape and plan another way of getting out of here which was to makeNas think she was finally coming back to her senses and falling in love with him, she didn't know how long it will take to build that trust, maybe weeks or months? Would she give birth to her baby here without any help? But so far, he has given her some breathing space, not
Lucas got to Katrina's house as fast as he could after Jordan called him but it had taken longer than he had wanted because he had been in Florida when Jordan had called, he had been trying to reach Katrina since he woke up but she wasn't taking her calls so he had called Jordan to go check on her but then Jordan had called sounding worried, he found Katrina's door open but she wasn't there."Jordan, hey, any news?"He asked as he got in, Jordan was talking on the phone."Welcome Lucas, nothing yet, I just spoke with the estate security,"He replied, which made Lucas even more scared, what could have happened and why did she leave her door open? It's being over eight hours and she wasn't back yet, he went into her bedroom and found her phone there,""Oh God,"He voiced as he came back to the living room."I found her phone, where could she have gone to without a car or her phone?""I have a bad feeling about this Lucas, Katrina is not the type
Katrina was woken up by the sound of someone banging on her door, she wondered why whoever was there was banging so hard on her door when the person can just ring the doorbell, she sluggishly got up from her bed, being five months pregnant made her extra tired all the time, if only Lucas was here but he had to travel for a business trip which is why she was alone, Jordan already left for work, he had passed the night at her place but left early for work, Lucas had wanted her to go to his house while he was away but she had insisted on staying here because his house was too big for her to be alone, he had reluctantly agreed.Over the last two months they have gotten even closer and everyday Katrina fell more in love with him, he was everything, he was kind and considerate and didn't rush her when she had told him she didn't want to be married yet, he had understood and told her he will wait till she was ready.She went to her door wondering who it was, she wasn't expecting
The next couple of days and week was pretty much amusing for Katrina, and it was all because of Lucas, the dude turned to someone she has never seen before, he practically lived with her now as he was there every morning afternoon, and evening, he only leaves to sleep and before she wakes up he is at her house again, right now he was here and chatting with Jordan who took a sick leave to tend to his after surgery, it wasn't really much of surgery though, he had his wisdom tooth pulled out, he can talk fine now but he took two weeks off and the fact that the owner of the company is here and not saying anything."Are you both not going home? When did you two become besties and why do you choose to meet at my house?"Katrina asked standing with her hands on her waist, her baby bump which has become more obvious as the days passes shut up."You should be happy we are here to keep you company,"Jordan said"I don't need company, Lucas? Don't you have a company to
Katrina waited for his words, would he blame her and rebuke her for not telling him earlier? She hadn't meant to just blurt it out but it came out, and she couldn't take it back now, he didn't react the way she expected, she looked at him and he wasn't even shocked, he was smiling, he knew, since when did he know?"You are not shocked? You are not angry?""No, I already figured it out, I mean we slept on the same bed it would be hard not to notice."He replied smiling, this wasn't the reaction she had been expecting."When did you figure it out?""Last night, I was watching you sleep and we'll I noticed a lot of change, then you turned and it all made sense, I did place my hand on it to be sure and that moment finding out that you are carrying my baby was the best moment of my life, it feels good to finally have confirmation,""How are you so sure that the baby is yours? I mean we broke up three months ago, it could belong to someone else,""I am s
Lucas stayed out until the last rounds of guests that were going back to their respective homes left, the ones that were spending the night at the hotel were still around and some were already in their rooms, the whole event had been smooth and it ended about an hour ago, Lucas turned to the staff nearest to him and gave him instructions before heading towards the room he had chosen for him and Katrina, he saw her going that way earlier and it had made him glad, at least she still wanted them to talk, she hadn't believed his declaration of love which had hurt but he couldn't blame her, he did worst to her, he just hoped she would forgive him and give him another chance.His parents and siblings already turned in for the night, they hadn't asked him any questions, but he knew they were curious, he hoped he will have good news to share with them by morning.When he entered the room, he found her sleeping, she still had her clothes and makeup on so he assumed she fell asleep