EPISODE 21_ RESOUNDING SLAP.Catherine couldn't stop thinking about what Vivian said to her.She was confused and helpless, no matter how hard she work she would never be able to sponsor herself to college all by herself.Sometimes she even wondered if her uncle was truly her uncle, he treats her like a stranger while Vivian treats her as if she was doing her a favor."Vivian, we don't have any beef inside the fridge to make the beef stew." Catherine said to her uncle's wife one Sunday morning.Vivian glared at her and sighed loudly, "What do you want me to do?" She opened her mouth to respond but closed it back. She didn't know what to say.Without saying anymore word she turned around and left the living room. It seems like she would go hungry since there was no food or she could go around the block to MacDonald and get a burger and a drink for lunch. She chooses to go to MacDonald, when she got to her room, she changed into a tight blue jeans trouser and a white crop top, she wo
EPISODE 22Ace drove his car to the forest where their special house was. He parked his car in front of the house and grabbed his backpack from the passengers seat.He started walking towards the house with the backpack sludged at his back.He unlocked the front door with his key and walked inside the house.He walked inside the house and closed the door behind him then dropped his backpack on the couch before walking inside the kitchen, he needed to eat something or he'd pass out.He opened the fridge and luckily he saw two apples and fried chicken wings.He brought them out of the fridge and turned to the microwave.The thought of Catherine filled his mind. He just doesn't know what to do with her.He doesn't understand why she couldn't remember him or could she be acting? could she be acting as if she doesn't know him just so he could be lenient towards her.He could remember the promise she made when she was thirteen. The year she left him and never turned back. The year she left
Episode 23_ What you couldn't do.Ace's POV:At 6:30pm I carried my backpack and got out of the forest house, I got inside my car and drove off.That woman knows which button to push in order to rule me up. I hate the fact that I let her get to me.On my way I called Liam.Liam, Anitra, Kisa and I were friends since I was in kindergarten. Before my dad and i moved to London when I was 8. Even when I came back from London we were still best of friends until Anitra's stupid ass betrayed me by sleeping with my fiance.No matter how many years has passed I still can't get through the fact that he did that. He truly did it and didn't care to defend himself. When the heat was hot on him he left the country and now he is back and for what?I know there is more to his arrival and I'm going to find out what it is soon.I hate how he kept going closer to Catherine. The thought of both of them alone pisses me off.I hate this."Hey man." Liam said."Hey, Veronica and I will be going to Queens ho
Episode 24_ Hurt meAce's POV:I walked inside class the next morning with Liam and my eyes went straight to where Catherine sits.She was placing her head on the table while Talia Scott talked to her."We have practice after school, and for your information, Anitra will be there." Liam said.Anitra.I hate the fact that he is inserting himself inside everything that had to do with me.Why was he here in New York after two years? Just why?I ignored Liam and stared at the back of Catherine's head. Her golden brown hair packed up in a ponytail, her head still on the table.I'm sure that she knows that I'm here. Her friend must have told her.Our math teacher walked in and she raised her head.She turned her head and our eyes met. Her eyes widened and she quickly looked away from me.Good for you."Did you hear what I just said?" Liam asked. That nosy ass dude. Of course he knew that I heard him. I have a sharp hearing and can hear practically the tiniest voice on earth so why wouldn't
EPISODE 25_ LET'S HAVE A CHAT.Catherine's POV:"Do you know what I hate the most?" He whispered to me.How am I supposed to know that? I don't know anything about him, of course except for his last name and except for the fact that he believes me whenever and however he wants even in my own house."Do you know that I hate people who tried to put up a font that they are strong but they are dying silently inside you had that kind of person Catherine. Right now you're trying to act strong but you are really scared. Your eyes are wide, your hands are shaking and you are tapping your legs nervously on the floor. Of course I know that you are scared, but you know what? I love it. I love how scared you are. I love it when your eyes widen. I love it when your mouth quiversI love it when you shed tears." He told me.A monster.He is really a monster. Who would relish on someone else's pain? Who would love seeing people cry? Especially a girl? How is that normal? I just don't understand what
EPISODE 26_ YOUR PARENTSCatherine's POV:I followed uncle inside his office and closed the door behind me.I wonder why he wanted to talk to me.What could be so important that couldn't wait until I get back from school? I'm nervous and anxious at the say time.Man, this is f**ked up."Sit down." He told me. I pulled out a chair and placed my big ass on it."I want to talk to you about your parents." He said.My parents?We haven't talk about anything relating to my parents ever since after I woke up from coma.What could be the reason why my parents get brought up?"What's about them?" I asked."You'll be 18 next month, I feel like it is time for you to know what happened to your parents and about your future." He said all of a sudden. I don't want to hear this now. I want to go to school and write my exams without any issue.Hearing something from the past, something that put me in the position I am today will damage my concentration, and without my concentration then I'm gone.I
EPISODE 27Catherine's POV:I left home with my purse, my coat and my scarf including my phone. I couldn't..... I couldn't sit down and watch when I have just been told something very disturbing.I walked down to the bus stop and grabbed the next bus. My night was just ruined even though I don't remember anything that happened even though I can't remember what my parents looks like or my life with them neither was there any feeling of connection towards them but as a human I feel sad for what's going on and I feel sad that I'm going to be the one to pay the price for something I know nothing about.I mean this is b******* this is nonsense why am I going to pay me for something I don't know anything about, why is he being mean to me?And why is my stupid heart beating so loudly for him what am I hearing for his attention why do I care if he treats me right or not why do I have to care about him about my bully someone who has made sure to make my life hell since I came to RHS, does that
EPISODE 28Catherine's POV:Talia drove me home when her parents got back, when I got back home they were both sleeping already. I unlocked the door with my key and went inside my room.I wasn't feeling fine. I guess being so angry with myself I have already invited malaria.I sat down on my bed and dropped my bag on top of my drawer.Talia told me not to think much about it since I couldn't even remember anything that happened and she was right. I couldn't remember anything so why should I feel guilty?All I have to do now is to stay away from Ace.Yes, that's what I'm going to do to avoid any further troubles.*****I walked inside Montego hotels and spoted Hailey immediately at the far end of the restaurant.It has been a long time since I last came here. I messaged Mr Malcom and quit my part-time job before my exam started but here I am, Hailey and Karla were her friends too, even though they were older they were still friends. Age is only a number."Catherine! It has been a long
101"Is that true?" Veronica Hampton asked and Ace hummed softly." We visited the hospital earlier today and the doctor made it known to us." He responded calmly and glanced at Catherine. "Do you want to speak with her?"Catherine shook her head frantically but Ace casually shrugged his shoulder.She still found it extremely hard to make a conversation with Veronica Hampton."Yes, of course. Put her through." She uttered. Ace handed over the phone to a shaky Catherine and she took it, just then Anitra walked out of the kitchen."Hello, Mother." She greeted her." Ace told me that you're pregnant." Veronica Hampton said and Catherine nodded." Yes, ""I am glad." Veronica Hampton uttered softly which threw Catherine off guard. She wasn't expecting such response from her. "A young Hampton. It has been long overdue. Congratulations on your pregnancy, Catherine Hampton. I'll send a professional nurse down to London that will always look after you and make sure that my grandchild is healt
100After the judge declared Alexander Meyers and his wife guilty as charged, things have been significantly different in Catherine's life.She felt more at peace with herself. She stopped feeling guilty of being the only one that survived the accident.She feels more relaxed to stand before her mother-in-law.She stood outside their apartment building, waiting for Ace to drive out their car from the garage but she wasn't just waiting, she was lost in thought as well.For the past three days she hasn't been herself. She missed her period the other month and this month as well, she wondered if she had an infection. She fell sick constantly and missed a lot of lectures. She hated the fact that Ace missed his lectures as well because of her."Get inside the car and stop thinking." Ace called her out.Catherine sighed softly and walked over to him. "Sorry," she mumbled before getting inside the car.When Ace joined her inside the car, he took her hand in his and lightly squeezed it. "I do
99 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
98Ace 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 tota
97"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
96Ace 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 le
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 smiled lovingly at him, her eyes almost closing. “Ready. What did you talk about with your Mom?” She asked her, she walked towards the bed and grabbed her handbag then straightened herself.“Just school stuff and our security of course,.” He responded and to
94Catherine 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
93"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 i