Two months ago
KATE
Mary and I had arranged to go to a bar on Friday after work. We were sitting at a corner table. I was sure I would be left alone there at any moment because the guys at the counter and tables couldn't stop looking at her. I had noticed that men always looked her up and down, even when we walked down the street.
But how could they not? She had told me she worked out practically every day when I asked her how she maintained her incredible body; her black hair matched her incredibly blue eyes, making her utterly sexy.
"So, what about your friend from University?" She raises a curious eyebrow.
"Huh?"
"Don't play dumb. The one who sent you messages this week, the one from the pool, the guy you didn't sleep with because you're a fool."
"Oh, thanks, Mary."
"Come on, Kate. I really don't understand you. How long has it been since you had sex with someone?"
"Oh, my God! You're worse than Lisa!"
Two months agoKATEAbout to vomit, I asked Niels to stop the car, so I could catch some fresh air. He turned right into what seemed to be an abandoned park."Are you okay?" He follows me as I move away from the car."I think so." I feel the gentle night breeze hitting my face."Are you sure?""Yeah, I think I just needed some air." I return to the car, leaning against the hood. "Sorry, I didn't mean to bother you.""It's alright." He leans on the car next to me. "You know, Katherine, I've always thought you were hiding some secret. You always seemed mysterious to me.""And I've always wondered how you ended up where you are, at your age." He smiles."I'm not as young as I look.""No?""Thirty years old.""You're still young." I laugh. "No need to worry about body aches or using medication for impotence. Sorry, I don't know why I said that." We both laugh."You're more fun than
NATHANAfter a whole week of turbulent work, seeing Kate entering the bar next to that jerk Kent was the last straw. Stephen and Ben looked at me apprehensively, wondering why the hell I had agreed to come to this damn bar. It didn't seem like such a bad idea when it all boiled down to checking out the new place. A staff member led them to an outdoor table. I wished I could get up and drag her out of here, far away from him. A staff member led them to an outdoor table."Nat, we should leave," Stephen said."No, Stephan," I replied."You're not going to freak out, are you?""Shut up.""Your brother is right, Ryan," Ben said."Just keep drinking in peace, you idiots."I sent a message to Samantha; she was probably still in town, so I invited her to come to the bar.I spent the next half hour watching Kate give silly smiles until she noticed my presence when she went to the bathroom."If you'll excuse me, I'll go get
KATEI was returning from the restaurant where I had dinner with my father. That was definitely the best gift, especially after he didn't come to my graduation because of work issues. Spending the day with him brought me peace above all.However, when I left him at the hotel, I felt sad and thought about canceling the planned meeting with my friends. But when I remembered that I would have to face Lisa and Mary together today, I felt afraid and decided to go ahead.After a long shower and a good dose of body lotion, I chose a black dress that I had recently bought. It had a striking neckline, enhancing my breasts, was light, and accentuated my curves. Feeling comfortable was the most important thing for me today.I washed my hair and just blow-dried it; it smelled so good. I loved the natural waves that started below my shoulders and went all the way to the end. Most of the time, I left them loose like that. I looked for the pair of shoes I liked the most
NATHANI lost sight of her for a second, and now she was talking to a guy next to the bar. I had to act quickly. A crazy idea popped into my head, but maybe it was my only chance to be alone with her.I approached Ben and Mary."Hello.""Nathan?" Ben was surprised by my approach. And his friend gave me a once-over. "Mary, this is Nathan Ryan, my best friend. Nathan, this is Mary, whom I have already mentioned."Pleasure to meet you.""The pleasure is mine. This may seem strange, but can I talk to you?""With me?" She narrowed her eyes with suspicion. I nodded. "Sure, I guess.""Okay. I'll get a drink then." Ben said goodbye to her with a kiss on the cheek."Alright, I suppose it's about Kate?""Yes. I know you don't know me, but I need a favor. A big favor.""What do you want?""I need to talk to her alone.""I'm not sure if I should help you. Lisa definitely wouldn't.""We both have so
KATEWe stayed embraced for long seconds without saying a single word. Maybe the drinks had made me too sentimental, but his words seemed so sincere, and hearing him say that he would disappear if I said no, terrify me."I'll ignore all the criticism," I said, looking into his eyes and smiling."You always do that, don't you?"He was right about me always being so confused. But the culprit was himself, who always made me feel lost.I stood up and straddled him, who was sitting on the couch."Do you want to discuss this now?" I wrapped my arms around his neck, feeling the heat building up down there."Don't you want to?" He furrowed his brows and placed his hands on either side of my hips."I think it's still my birthday, and I can only think of one thing..." I found the zipper of his pants with trembling fingers. My desire was growing too fast."Should we do it here?""I can't believe you're denying th
KATEWhen I returned from my room with some clothes, he was reading the note that came with the flowers sent by John."What does this mean?" He stared at me, perplexed."He was just being kind..."" 'Congratulations... I miss you. I hope to see you soon,' " he read with a tone of disdain."We have nothing, Nathan, you know that.""Fine. I'll throw them in the trash for you.""No.""No?" He looked at me with wide eyes."They're mine, and they're just a gesture of kindness. I'm not ungrateful.""We're together, Collins. I don't want to see you receiving flowers from anyone.""Fine. We are, but we weren't before, so it still wasn't your concern, so leave them alone.""This is ridiculous... That guy is a jerk.""And you're pathetic with jealousy.""Let's go. I don't want to argue with you right now.""Great. Let's go, I'm exhausted."We arrived at his apartment, and I wasted n
KATE"Why are we here?"He led me until we stood in front of the large mirror on the wall of his enormous closet, which he called his wardrobe, and was next to our bedroom, or rather his bedroom.Extending his hand, he pulled me closer, spinning me around before kissing my neck, until we were facing our reflections in the mirror.Untying the knot of my robe delicately, he let it fall around my feet. My body was already craving his touch."What are you doing?"I wondered if it was some kind of crazy fantasy, while my face grew redder as I stared at my own reflection."Not yet."Lowering himself, he slid his fingers between my skin and the fabric of my panties, undressing me."This is... a little embarrassing.""I don't want you to feel shy around me. I want you to always feel comfortable.""Most of the time I do, but this... is different?""I want to show you that anything else is insignificant compar
KATE"Shit," Nathan muttered, pulling up his pants. "It must be urgent." He kissed my forehead. Taking a deep breath and running his hand through his hair, he walked to the door and opened it slightly, so James couldn't see me."Yes?" Nathan said. His tone of annoyance was evident."Sorry, Mr. Ryan. I tried to call you, but...""Yeah, yeah, I think I left my phone in the office. What's the matter?""They said it's urgent, someone is waiting on the phone. Something about a fire.""Right... I'll be there in a minute." He closed the door."Fire?" I asked as soon as his eyes landed on me."I'm sorry, I have to check that out now.""Sure, it's okay."He left shortly after, leaving me alone. Damn it. I felt so selfish for not wanting him to go. I was so turned on, but whatever it was that he had to attend to must have been more important than sex. And I hated the fact that there was something more important than us, tha