Catherine POV. "That's... That's not what I meant Lucas, I am so sorry." I muttered an apology but he seemed unfazed by it, it was like he didn't even hear anything I said.With a dark chuckle, he asked me again, "What made you think that I'm treating you like Lauren, Catharine?" He asked and I gulped down an empty air to stay sane. "I told you I'm sorry, it was a slip of the tongue, I was angry at you and you wouldn't even listen to whatever I have to say, all you do is give me that intimidating look and I'll lose every proficiency to think," I said in a breath and he creased his brow."What?" He said in what seemed like confusion but I wasn't buying anything, Lucas can't be confused."Yeah, I can't think straight when you're so close to me, you drive me nuts with insane silly thoughts and that masculine scent of yours sent me into a world I don't know..." I paused to take a sharp raspy breath,"You don't understand, you don't know how you make me feel, you don't know how your snob
"Red hair..." He breathed out my name and I moved closer to him, those alluring lips calling to me. "Lucas..." I muttered his name and those lips unfurled into a smile that made my heart somersault. "What do you want, Red hair?" He asked in a hoarse voice and I blinked rapidly.What do I want?You, Lucas... I just want you... You.But instead of saying what's in my head, I just stared at him... Waiting for him… waiting for him to do the needful but he just stared at me too."I'm sorry if my action hurt you, Catherine, I'm so sorry." He mussed and he began to lower his head towards mine. That insane part of me that had wanted more jumped up in happiness.My eyes drifted close as I waited but instead of feeling those lips on my mouth, I felt their moist warmth on my forehead. I felt disappointment surge through me but I ravish the connection of his lips on my skin. He suddenly moved away from me and I was quick to flip my eyes open to see what went wrong but I just saw those deep blu
Three Weeks Later. Catherine's POV. "So this is Lilian, she's the new nanny that would watch Leo and Laurel while you school. I've employed her full service so she'll be staying here always." Lucas introduced the girl he'd brought home.My heart swells with happiness because this man was doing so much for me, "It's nice to meet you, Lilian, my name is Catharine." I said with a smile, extending my hand to the girl.She took the hand with a smile,"It's a pleasure to be here ma'am and I hope my service will make you satisfied." She said with a bowed head and I sighed.All these formalities are driving me nuts but I'm helpless because no matter how many times I correct them, they'll still say it over and over again so... I give up. "Come dear, I'll show you to your room," Bella said and the girl took a slight bow before leaving with her. Turning to look at Lucas whose eyes were fixed on his laptop, I let out, "Thank you for everything you're doing for me but is this really important?"
Lucas's POV. My fist clenched hard when I saw Catherine's eyes clouded with tears and I knew that it would be a matter of time before those tears fell. She'd been strong enough, she's extremely strong and that's what I admired most about her, however, my ludicrous son has ways of always making her cry. "I'm listening, Lauren, what are you talking about?" I asked, my voice raspy. I tried very hard to resist the urge to stand up and assure my Red Hair that everything would be alright, she looked nervous, disturbed, and weary. "Dad, I'm just gonna give you a choice 'cause I'm getting tired of this silly everyday drama, she's ruining our life and her presence is putting this family in jeopardy, I'm tired of her, I'm tired of seeing her stupid ugly face here!" Lauren ranted and I rolled my eyes. I wondered what was wrong with him. "Can you go straight to the point or will you keep ranting like some madman? I don't have time for all these, Lauren, either you state what you wish to say o
Catherine's POV. "What should I do?!" I screamed, my voice almost inaudible to my ears. The room was dimly lit, I could compare it to how I was feeling right now. My world was in a chaotic darkness. Anna was right, I had caused a rift between father and son, but I never intended to. All I wanted was the best for my children, the best that I could not have. Why do things go awfully wrong when I'm happy? I was super excited because I was about to start a new life, I was about to open a new chapter in my life and things just went wrong suddenly. I moved my butt till my back hit the bed, raised my legs to rest my head on it, and began another round of crying. I think I'm gonna skip classes tomorrow, considering the way I'm crying, I'll have those puffy eyes by morning.Class? Will I still be able to go to school? Lucas has to choose between me and his son... He's to choose between a total stranger and his blood. I already know his choice, he might say that he'll not send me packing
Lucas's POV. "Kiss me." She requested, her voice so low that it seemed almost inaudible.Kiss her? No, I can't kiss her. I've been trying to restrain myself from doing anything ludicrous ever since the first encounter. Ever since the day I saw her half naked, she'd been etched on every part of me, I've wanted her and I still do but I can't have her. She's my son's ex-girlfriend, the mother of my grandsons. I can't take advantage of her even if she's all I want and would always desire. "Lucas..." She breathed out my name and I could see those cute eyes staring at me, wanting me and fuck! I'd be lying if I said I don't want her screaming my name as I jab into her but that's unreasonable, "Please Lucas..." She added, her hand reaching for me again and I was quick to stand up, my back turned on her. "Catherine, you have to snap out of your trance, you're not emotionally stable now, that's why you're saying whatever is coming out of your mouth," I muttered, my fist clenched because I
Catherine's POV. "Good morning ma'am," One of the servants in the house greeted me immediately I stepped out of the elevator and I nodded with a half smile.With uncertain steps, I began to head towards the kitchen hoping not to meet Anna in there. I know she's around and I've been avoiding her for the past two days. Things had been quiet for the past two days, maybe it was because I was always in my room. Thanks to the excursions of my classmates, classes have been online but that privilege will soon end because the excursions end in two weeks and I'll have to start attending lectures. I'm super excited and also nervous.As I neared the kitchen, my mouth watered and my stomach growled. I've not had my appetite for the past two days, especially after what happened between me and Lucas. I considered it stupid but I had no idea what suddenly came over me and I started longing for him, for his touch, for that kiss. I don't regret kissing and I'll do it again if any chance is given bec
Catherine's POV. A few weeks later. "You got all you need, huh?" Lucas asked as I stepped out of his car and I smiled before nodding."Yeah, I got everything, thank you," I replied, the smile still playing on my face.He'd insisted on dropping me off today, the driver always does but he wants to do it today and words can't tell how badly I value it. "Alright, good luck, if you need anything, let me know, copy?" He asked and I nodded again."Words, Red hair, words." He said and sighed.Yeah, words. I always tend to forget that. "Copy, dah-dy," I said with a smirk and he looked taken aback by my response but he was quick to shake it off."Alright, bye, and have fun." He said, whining up the glass of his car and speeding off. I watched the image of his red Rolls-Royce Ghost disappear, my chest bubbling with immense happiness. Lucas has a thing for red color and for the first time in my miserable life, I love my hair color. I've been acting flirty with him for weeks now and he always