Katrina forced herself to stand up. She walked back to her room.No noise came out from Eric's room. Maybe they settled already.She got to her room and changed into dry clothes. She was still feeling cold.She really needed to speak to Laura but she was very sure Laura was asleep now. She would just call her tomorrow.Katrina climbed the bed and covered herself with the blanket. Eric's face kept coming to her memory and she forced herself to discard it. She forced herself to sleep.***NEXT MORNING Katrina woke up feeling both emotionally and physically drained. She doesn't feel like coming down from the bed but she had to prepare Eric's breakfast.It's her job and he pays her for it. She forced herself to come down from the bed, and walked into the bathroom to brush her teeth.After that she went downstairs, straight to the kitchen to start preparing breakfast. She decided to bake bread.Katrina started the preparations and all. Soon she was through with baking bread, frying the e
Eric couldn't stop thinking about Katrina even while working. He was very sure she felt hurt yesterday and he blamed himself for it.He couldn't wait to get home and apologize to her.But what was he going to say?That he was sorry for kissing her and he won't kiss her again?It's not going to be possible, not when she's still in his house and he gets to see her tempting lips and pretty face everyday.And Molly?What was he going to do with her?He really don't want to get engaged to her. He likes Molly alright, but he don't want to spend the rest of his life with her. Or actually, he wanted to before, but not now, not now Katrina's in his life.What he felt for Katrina was more than that of Molly's.Eric really needed to talk to his dad, he hope his dad see reasons. Eric could still be business partners with the Del building company without getting married to Molly.------- Eric was happy when the time was almost six.It's time for him to go home. He packed the papers he was working
Katrina sat on her bed. Eric had just called to tell her that his parents were coming over to have dinner at his house.She had no problem with Eric's mom coming over, In Fact she couldn't wait to see her.The problem was his dad. Alvin told her earlier today while they were chatting that Eric's dad was very strict. He's picky about the people around his dear son.What if he doesn't like her?Well, he wouldn't like her. She was the one competing with Molly and she had nothing to offer his son. Katrina concluded she would just stay up in her room through out Eric's dad stay here. She had to prepare a nice dinner very soon. Katrina went to the kitchen and checked all her cooking ingredients to make sure everything was complete.**** Eric came back home earlier today because of the dinner. Katrina had just started cooking when Eric came back."Good evening Sir" Katrina greeted, coming out of the kitchen."Evening Katrina" he replied."Cooking already?" he asked."Yes Sir " she repli
Eric was sitting on the floor when Katrina came in. He was on the second beer.Katrina saw the first can of beer empty and squeezed. He threw it to the wall.She walked towards him and bent down beside him."Eric" she called softly."Leave me," he said."I can't, not even if I wanted to." Katrina said."Don't act like you care," Eric blurted out."I do care... I understand you don't want to get married to Molly, but I don't know the reason why... You guys are okay together. " Katrina said."I don't want to get married to Molly because of you," Eric replied calmly."How? "Kat asked."I'm in love with you Kat, " he said, shocking her."What? " Katrina asked, surprised."That's the truth. But my dad insists on me marrying Molly. Like, why can't I make a decision myself " he said and took up his beer to drink again."Don't drink," Katrina said, collecting the can of beer from him."Kattt, " Eric muttered.Katrina leaned into him stroking his hair.**** Eric couldn't resist reaching out
Katrina kept on thinking about what happened between her and Eric last night while she prepared breakfast. Last night was amazing!She should be regretting that she let him sleep with her but she felt no regrets at all.In Fact, she felt happy and fulfilled.Funny right?She was done preparing breakfast. She went to set the table and served the meal.Eric came down fully dressed, looking gorgeous as ever. Katrina felt shy all over again when she saw him.Their eyes met and he gave her a sweet smile. She couldn't smile back as she was too shy, so she looked away blushing.Katrina heard him chuckle as he sat down on the dining chair. She went out to call Tom and Alex in. She also served Alvin his share too.--------Eric was done eating. Alex and Tom were outside waiting for him.Katrina came out of the kitchen to pack the plates but Eric stopped her and pulled her into a hug.Katrina hugged him back, inhaling the sweet scent of his perfume.They stayed that way for a while before he re
Katrina started to run but Eric held her back."Didn't you hear what Tom just said?" Katrina asked, surprised."And so? " Eric replied. Katrina looked at him with confusion in her eyes."I need to go. Molly can't see me here with you. I don't want any more troubles, " she said."Are you afraid of Molly? " Eric asked. Katrina smirked."No, I'm not. But you know how Molly is.. She's going to be your wife soon, " Katrina replied."I don't care" Eric said."So what are you going to tell her if she sees us together? " Katrina asked."The truth" he replied briefly. Katrina raised her eyebrows and gave him a strange look."Which is?? What is the truth? " She asked."That I'm in love with you. That you are the woman I love. That it's you I love and not her" Eric replied nonchalantly.This confession shocked Katrina. Eric said it last night but Katrina thought it was under the influence of the beer he took."You are joking, ain't you? " She asked."No, I'm not. I wanted to tell you this be
Molly parked her car on the road side. She couldn't believe Eric just said told her he's in love with Katrina.He's in love with Katrina??"Darn it!!!" She screamed. Molly sat in her car and cried her eyes out.She was feeling so empty right now. She didn't feel like going home, she needed someone to talk to right now.Then she remembered Morganna, her closest friend and dialed Morganna's number.Morganna answered the call."Hey Ganna " Molly said."Molly, how are you? " Morganna asked."I'm not fine. Are you home? " Molly asked."Yes, why are you not fine? " Ganna asked with concern."I'm coming to your house now. I would tell you when I get there " Molly replied."Okay babe. I'm expecting you " Morganna said.Molly ended the call, she started her car and drove off, the tears kept falling.—Hours later, Molly got to Morganna's house. Morganna's gateman opened the gate and Molly drove in.She parked her car well and came down from the car. Molly walked straight to the main door and
"Boss, your mom is here" Alex said to Eric."Let her in," Eric replied.Katrina got up to welcome Eric's mom as she came in."Good afternoon Ma'am" Katrina said and hugged Eric's mom."Afternoon darling and happy Sunday to you" Mrs Salmadiego said."Same here Ma, though I didn't go to church " Katrina said smiling."I didn't go,"Mrs Salmadiego replied."Momma" Eric called as he stood up to hug his mom."Sweetheart, how are you doing? " his mom asked, pecking his cheek."I'm doing great, you?? " Eric asked."I'm doing good, " Mrs Salmadiego replied."What's going on here? I can see the atmosphere is looking bright and joyous. And is that popcorn I see over there? " Mrs Salmadiego asked."Mom... You always notice everything, " Eric said, putting his arm around her neck. He led her to a chair and she sat down."Sure. I wanted to be a detective, you know, " his mom said laughing."Well, Kat and I were watching a movie before you came in. We ate popcorn to make it more fun, "Eric explained
"Daniel, Daniella, where are you both?" Eric screamed.Silence!There was no response.Eric was sure the children were up to some mischief."I think I know what will bring them out"Katrina said laughing."And that's?" Eric asked, he was laughing too."Just hold on" Katrina said.Then she used her highest voice to scream."Kids, your chocolate cake is ready" Minutes later, Daniel and Daniella creeped out of wherever they've been hiding."Mummy, where's it?" They chorused happily."Gotcha" Eric screamed."Where have you been hiding?" Katrina asked smiling."Under there" Daniella said"Silly you. Why were you hiding?" Katrina asked."Daniel suggested we hide" Daniella repliedIt's just for fun daddy" Daniel defended."Now, where's our cake?" Daniella asked."No cake. I said that just to make you two come out. Your dad was tired of looking for you both" Katrina explained."You fooled us" the kids said and pouted sadly."Wanna join me in baking your chocolate cake?" Katrina asked."Yes, y
"What!! " Katrina screamed as she sat up. She watched Maureen and Rachel giggle."It's your wedding day," Rachel screamed."You're getting married today " Maureen said happily."Oh my " Katrina said, jumping out of the bed. She totally forgot.She had been anticipating today and now that it's finally here, she forgot about it."Where is Eric? " She asked."Hellooooo... Forgotten so soon? " Maureen asked."Eric, David and the other guys are in Eric's family house. They're are getting ready there. While the ladies are to use here to get ready " Rachel explained."Yeah, that's true" Katrina said, suddenly recalling."I'm nervous " she confessed."Don't be. You're about to get married to the love of your life. You should be happy, not nervous " Rachel said."I'm happy " Katrina replied."I know and we are happy for you too. Congratulations baby girl " Maureen said."Thank you " Katrina replied hugging Maureen. Rachel joined in the hug, the three of them remained that way for a while befor
Katrina woke up the next day feeling so happy and fulfilled.Maureen was still sleeping beside her, so Katrina came down gently from the bed. She didn't want to wake Maureen. She walked to the bathroom, opened the door and went in.She sat on the WC and peed. After she was done peeing, she walked straight to the big mirror and stared at herself.Katrina noticed she was looking so radiant right now. One look at her and you could tell she's feeling fulfilled.Why won't she be?She's about to be Eric's wife. She's soon going to be called Mrs Katrina Salmadiego."Mrs Katrina Salmadiego " Katrina called out loud."Mrs Katrina Salmadiego " she repeated and laughed.The name sounds cute on her lips. She couldn't help blushing."Silly girl. You need to pull yourself together " she said, still laughing. Katrina walked out of the bathroom and saw Maureen sitting on the bed. She's awake now."Heyy sis" Katrina called."Morning Sis " Maureen replied."Who were you talking to? " Maureen asked.
"Will you marry me, Katrina Argos? " Eric asked, going down on his knees, with a ring on his palm.Katrina's eyes widened, it almost popped out of its sockets in shock and surprise.Eric was asking her to marry him.. In the presence of everyone!The reporters and journalists wasted no time in capturing this moment. Camera light flashed and the audience started screaming and wowing."Say yes " they screamed."Wow" Maureen said behind Katrina.Katrina still stared at Eric. She was too overwhelmed to speak."Hellooooo... Young lady, are you going to keep me kneeling, my knee is starting to hurt " Eric said and pouted in a cute childish way.Katrina smiled and nodded her head."Yes, yess, yesss, yessss, yesssss" she screamed happily. Eric slipped the ring into Katrina's third finger and then stood up to embrace her. He carried her and swirled her around laughing happily."Thank you Katrina. You don't know how happy I am right now. You've made me the happiest man on earth right now " Eri
Katrina was still at Eric's family house. It's late already but she didn't mind. She's enjoying her stay here.Eric and his parents with Katrina were all having dinner together. They ate and discussed a lot of things, Eric, his mom, his dad and Katrina.Eric's dad forgave Katrina. He made her promise not to hurt his son again and gave her a warm hug."Hmmm, Eric. You've been laughing so hard tonight. I've missed seeing you laugh this way, but thanks to Katrina here, you're over happy tonight " Eric's Mom said."He really missed her," his Dad chipped in."I know right. He was acting like he wasn't affected whenever we were around him, but deep down I knew he was hurting, " Mrs Salmadiego said."He was trying to be a man for daddy," Mr Paul added in a teasing tone."True, but while alone. He was a cry baby for Katrina, " Mrs Salmadiego said and laughed."Mommm.... Dadddd, stop embarrassing me" Eric whined. He gave a sad baby face that got them all laughing."I'm sorry son " Mr Paul said
Katrina got down from her bed the next morning.She slept with ease last night knowing her sister was on her side this time.She's going to see Eric's mom today. She needs to talk to her, only she can persuade Eric to forgive her. Katrina went into the bathroom to brush her mouth. Maureen was still sleeping on the bed.She came out from the bathroom and walked straight to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.--------------- Katrina locked the door after coming out of the house. Maureen left already for work. Katrina had told Maureen of her plans and she agreed.Katrina's on her way to see Eric's mom. She walked to a junction where she saw a cab. She stopped the cab, told him where she was going and entered.The journey to California is going to take up to three hours or less, if there was no traffic.-------Finally, Katrina got to Mrs Salmadiego's house. She paid the driver his fee and he left. Katry knocked on the gate, the gatekeeper opened the gate and saw her standing there."
Eric's phone rang as he sat on his seat in the plane. He checked the caller and he saw it was his mom.He stared at his phone for a while and watched it ring, deciding if to answer the call or not.He finally answered the call."Eric, what's the meaning of the stunt you pulled at the airport? ``His Mom asked without waiting for him to greet her."Mom, so you are aware," Eric said."Why not! It's everywhere on social media. Check your damn phone! " his mom screamed."Hey mom, calm down. You don't need to get angry" Eric said."Why won't I get angry? I didn't raise you up to be like this. You embarrassed her in front of everyone! People are already making fun of her" Mrs Salmadiego said angrily."I didn't mean to mom" Eric replied."Oh, shut up. You asked her to do that public apology right? " she asked."Yeah," Eric replied."Then she did it. She swallowed her pride and apologized to you in the presence of everyone. You shouldn't have walked away " she said."Katrina's public embarrass
"What the hell?" Katrina screamed.She wasn't expecting so many people. How was she going to do this?But why are there so many people?She's very sure it's not all that's entering the plane. They're obviously people who came to see Eric."But how did they know Eric was here in Korea and is leaving for California today, and by this time? " Katrina asked herself.It can only mean a thing. Eric pulled this crowd here!He did this to scare her off but she's never giving up. She's truly going to fight for his love this time.Katrina raised her head high and prepared herself."Are you sure you can do this? The people here are much" Rachel whispered. Katrina had totally forgotten that Rachel came with me. She nodded her head in response to Rachel's question."I need to call my bodyguards. I need them now, I wasn't expecting this crowd" Rachel said and Katrina nodded.Rachel quickly dialed a number unknown to Katrina and within minutes, the call got connected. The person answered the call.
Katrina stood waiting while the receptionist talked to Eric on the phone. The receptionist disconnected the call and faced her."I'm sorry, but he said he doesn't want to see you, " she told Katrina."What! You are sure he heard my name right? " Katrina asked."Yes Miss. He repeated your name to confirm if it's really you" the receptionist said."I really need to see him. Please call him again, let me speak with him this time" Katrin pleaded."I'm sorry Miss, but I can't do that, " the receptionist said. Katrina felt sad and dejected. She walked to a seat and sat down burying her head in her hands.After some minutes, the receptionist's phone rang and Katrina looked up to see her answer the call."Sir Eric" she called and Katrina became alert. She stood up quickly and walked over to her."Is she still there? " Katrina heard Eric ask through the phone."Yes Sir. She's right here, " the receptionist replied."Okay, let her in, " Eric said and disconnected."You can go in. His room is r