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
Catherine's POV. I shot my head up angrily and looked at the man, the same man that was standing in front of us. I tried to wriggle my way out of his hold but I couldn't because he held me captive by the waist, "What is wrong with you?!" I asked angrily but he only smirked."Consider this your lucky day, darling." He said and before I could curse him, he grabbed my head and smashed his lips into mine. I stiffened when his lips tongue tried to make its way into my mouth. I could hear loud cheering, lots of cheering and the sound of clicking pictures resonated in my ears. I struggled against him but he was unwilling to let me go and it seems like the more I struggle, the harder his lips become against mine, his teeth biting my lips. I could not even move, his hand held my two hands captive. There was no way I could escape his torturous kiss without hurting him, so without even thinking twice, my teeth dung into his lips and he was quick to let go of me. "Fuck! You bit.ch!! How dare
Catherine's POV. "HOW DARE YOU!" He boomed and began to head towards me in fury. Oh, I just made the big bully mad. "Please... Please don't hurt her, please Samuel, don't hurt her." I saw Nat immediately shot to my front, her arms spread wide to shield me and I just gaped at her. Oh, the big bully's name is Samuel. Upon seeing Nat, he paused and scowled at her. He was looking very infuriated but I didn't care, I would not stand and get bullied again, I've had enough of it while growing up. I would never ever be subjected to it again, not in this life, not after what I've gone through. "Get out of the way, wonk!" Samuel suddenly shouted and pushed Nat so hard that she fell hard on the floor, her eyeglass fell off in the process. Her drop was hard and I felt it, I was quick to rush towards her, "Are you alright, Nat?" I asked, taking her spec from the floor and helping her wear it. "I'm fine Cathy, you should have run, you really don't understand this academy, it's a place whe
Catherine's POV. "The class was fun, huh?" Nat asked as we headed out of the school and I nodded as I scrolled through my tablet. I had so much to cover up and there was little time, the exams would soon start and I could swear that I had not covered much. Culinary Academy is stressful but that's what I signed up for, I'm up for it, for everything. "Hey, Mom!" Nat suddenly said out loudly and rushed forward, making me look up from my tablet.She hugged a woman and I couldn't help but smile when I saw the scene in front of me, it looked like Nat was quite close to her mom. I don't know much about her but she's smart and she'll be twenty-three in the next three months. She was surprised when she knew my age, she even doubted it and I wasn't surprised because I've had such reactions from many people. Natasha is a bit chubby and her shapes are sharp, when she removes her eyeglasses, those beautiful unique green eyes come into view. She's beautiful but she doesn't know because people a