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Catherine's POV:

I couldn't say anything.

It was like i just blank out for some minutes.

"Catherine, are you there?" Talia asked.

I wiped my hand down the side of my face. "Yes, I was just surprised."

Ace knew that I applied for this college. He knew. And he's coming here with the new girl?

Seriously? Why would he do that?

"Are you okay? Are you angry about what I told you?" She questioned.

How I wish I could say everything that I feel all at once.

"No....."

"I knew that's how you are going to feel which was why I told you so that you won't embarrass yourself when you run into each other. You are my best friend, Catherine. And ill always tell you the truth. You always make bad decisions when it comes to your love life with Ace, girl. Now is the time to lay on the bed you made." She said and tears fall down my face.

How could she say that?

How could she say it as if I wanted it to happen?

I never wanted any of this.

I didn't.

I just didn't know what else to do. I didn't know how to fight for us.

"Ill FaceTime you tomorrow. Take care of yourself." She said and hang up on me.

What is going on?

I just don't understand anything.

I opened my contacts app and scroll down. Ace's name which I still save as *Loml* with a heart staring back at me.

Was I wrong for leaving? I don't want to believe it.

I dropped the phone on the couch and walked back inside the kitchen. I brought out the spaghetti from the microwave and sat down on the kitchen table then started eating.

I was too hungry to go inside the dining room.

After eating, I washed the dish and went back inside my living room. I grabbed my bag from the couch and went upstairs.

I pushed open my bedroom door and walked inside.

I dropped my bag on my reading table and lay down on my bed.

I needed a nap.

When I woke up it was already 6:00 p.m and I was going to have dinner with Anitra.

I dragged myself out of the bed and walked to the bathroom to take my bath. After taking my bath I got ready. When I was done with my make-up and putting on a dress it was already 7:00 p.m.

I was wearing a plain black knee length dress. I found it cute and easy to pull off. The dinner is just a friendly date anyway, it doesn't mean anything.

Nothing at all.

Fuck off Catherine. Don't think about him again.

If I can.

My phone started ringing and I grabbed it from my bed, it was Anitra calling.

"Hey." I said.

He laughed, the air carrying his voice through the phone as he asked "You ready?"

"Yes," i responded. "I'll text you the address."

He hang up the phone and I quickly text him the address before dropping my phone back on the bed.

I need to drink some water.

****

A knock came on my door and I took a deep breath, then another one before walking towards the door to open it.

I unlocked the door and opened it then suddenly I was being carried up and twirled around.

What the fuck.

I laughed out loudly and wrapped my hands around his neck "Anitra! Long time no see, friend."

He brought me down and grinned.

He was wearing a black jeans trouser and a red t-shirt with a black leather jacket.

"You look beautiful tonight, Catherine." He compliment me and I smiled.

"Thank you."

I locked my door and put my keys inside my purse.

"Let's go." I told him.

"After you, gorgeous." He responded and I laughed out loudly and shook my head.

Silly guy.

I missed him.

We entered the elevator and everywhere fell silent.

He was watching me.

Never taking his eyes off me.

I tuck a strand of my golden hair behind my ear and let out a soft breath.

The elevator ride was quick. We got out of the elevator and towards a car parked at the far end of the street.

"Sorry, I couldn't park the car at the parking lot. Here was a better place." He explained and I nodded my head.

"It's okay. Where are we going tonight?" I asked him.

He chuckled softly and wrapped his hand around my wrist.

"After dinner we will go and watch the new Spiderman movie that will premiere tonight."

Damn.

I totally forgot about the movie.

I love Spiderman but I don't really care if I watch it the day it premieres. I just watch it whenever I can. But I appreciate the fact that Anitra wanted to watch it with me.

We got to the black Lamborghini and Anitra opened the door for me.

Rich prick.

I got inside the car and he closed the door behind me.

"When did you got this ride?" I asked him.

"Yesterday. Needed something to be driving around Cambridge."

Silly.

Anitra took me to a fancy restaurant in town.

We ate dinner and he requested for a bottle of champagne.

The waitress asked us for our ID and we showed it to her before she went and brought a very expensive bottle of champagne.

Anitra uncorked the cover and pour some for me then for himself.

I carried the glass of wine and sipped on it.

It tasted divine.

Within five seconds I finished one the one he poured for me then put another potion for myself.

"Drink responsibly, gorgeous. I would hate for our night to end quickly." He told me and I laughed softly.

"Don't worry, Anitra. I can handle a little wine in my system."

I drank additional two glasses of wine before we left the restaurant.

I was feeling tipsy but not drunk. If that even makes sense.

"Where are we going next?" I asked, even though I knew the answer.

"Cinema, gorgeous."

Tonight I need to stop myself from thinking about him and enjoy my night with my friend.

I merit it.