First Vow: The Appearances II

"Oh Cathy! Cathy! Cathy!" Grace cried like there was no tomorrow. "Daniel Cooper, that fucking bastard! Hope you rot in hell bitch!" She pushed Catherine away so that they will face each other. "Ya know Cathy, he thinks I'll come for his side hoe. I'm prettier than all his side hoes combined! I'm better off without him, right?"

Catherine nodded and hugged her again. "Seriously Cathy, what would I do without you?" It took a couple of minutes to calm Grace down and when she did, Catherine had trouble carrying her to a bench so that she can book themselves a ride home.

Grey listened to the whole conversation Grace and Catherine. 'It's Catherine!' The girl that did a number on him finally made an appearance, even when they were not alone. At the very least, the drunk one will not be a problem.

Catherine headed towards the bench Grey sat on. When she finally got there, she took out her phone and booked a ride that will reach their place for 30 minutes.

Catherine sat closer to Grey so that Grace can lie down. Catherine placed Grace's head on top of her lap and patiently waited.

The silence was broken because of a sudden phone call coming from Grey. Grey furrowed his eyebrows and rejected it immediately. He then went back to enjoying the eeriness of the park.

Catherine suddenly spoke "Must be very tiring, huh? Keeping up appearances and such."

Catherine knew who the person she sat beside with. She just didn't anticipate to let her thoughts got out of her mouth. She instantly covered her mouth and faced the other way. Catherine's mind is muddled by what might happen, she hated confrontation.

Grey had his eyes wide open and looked at Catherine who faced away from him. That is truly unexpected.

He cleared his throat and asked, "How can you say that? Was it that obvious then?"

'You said the very same thing back then.' The feeling of exhilaration kicked in.

It took a few moments before she answered, "You are constantly surrounded by people but your eyes seemed lonely. They think your happy with them because you smile but it all for show."

Grey covered his mouth. His heart is racing, his senses heightened. He is overwhelmed. It was true. There was no hint of lies. Even back then and now she saw right through his mask. It never occurred to him that this day had finally arrived. The day where someone will see right through his empty gaze with full confirmation and with no second thoughts.

"I'm sorry. I know it's none of business. My thoughts got ahead of me."

"Look at me."

Catherine looked at Grey's gray eyes. He is handsome without a doubt. Too handsome. Handsome, smart and rich - such a dangerous combination. "I know that you know who I am but I know you only by your name. You interest me Catherine. You're right about everything. It's so boring being with them, smiling for no reason." He tsked. "In my world everything is as gray as my eyes. I needed to keep a good image, for future use that's all."

"Oh, um, ah, okay..." Catherine is unsure of what to say.

"No need to stutter from me. You intrigue me, you know that? I'll acknowledge you." Grey answered swiftly. He already did but he needed to play and act. A hint of excitement in his eyes. "As fast as this is, we might as well skip the latter, no?"

'Let's just skip the whole thing. The months of uncertainty needs to be quenched.'

Catherine stared wide-eyed at Grey. "What?!" She cleared her throat. "Um, pardon? I think you and I won't work out; you know. I mean, you're a rich guy and I'm just some girl. This will never work out."

"How so?" Grey flashed her his devilish smirk. "Cathy, you know, no one has ever said those words you ever said to me. No one saw the Grey behind his mask. Only you, Cathy, only you." He moved a few inches closer to Catherine. "This is quite the unexpected place to show my true self. Let alone be revealed by the person I least expected. So, I plan on keeping you company."

"Um, ah, Mr. Kingsley. I think you got the wrong person here."

He slyly laughed to himself. "No, I got the right person, Ms. Obelia"

"Do prepare yourself, I'm not the type to hold back to get what I want." Just like from back then, this time there will be no more regrets and hesitation.