Eighteenth Vow: May The Best Man Win

Grey relaxed himself as he waited for a message or call from Catherine. He shifted his legs from on top of the stool then to the sides of the chair. He would eat some butter biscuit and drink coffee. Stay at the balcony for a couple of minutes.

"I'm bored."

His phone started ringing and he got up almost immediately. He gaze went from being excited to undeniably annoyed as he saw the caller was the head of his men. "Good morning Mr Kingsley, one of my subordinates reported that the target is with Catherine Obelia."

"Since when?"

"A few hours earlier today, two hours, give or take."

"Where are they?"

"They have been spotted at the mall, 2nd floor, clothing store – Barcelonans."

He was waiting in vain after all. After the short talk today, he was expecting at least a little feedback but she was busy spending it with someone else. "When will you die and get the hell out of the picture Rovanovich?"

He changed into a long near to black, grey coat. A black turtleneck sweater and black pants. He wore black slick shoes as his footwear. He rolled back his hair making his grey eyes pop. He looked heavenly.

Grey then took out his phone to call for his driver. "Cathy's in for a surprise." He smirked. The blonde and black-haired males were never together in the same room as the brunette. Unfortunately for Victor, his time is up.

An incoming matte black car stopped before him. A man in his late 50s got out and open the car door. "Good morning Mr. Kingsley, where are we going today?"

"To the mall." The man nodded and when he and Grey settled themselves inside. He drove to their next destination with ease. They arrived shortly and Grey fixed his coat. As he stepped inside the mall, all eyes are on him. Even the guys.

He took the escalator to the second floor only to find Catherine and Victor exiting and heading to the shop beside it. He exhaled, smiling from ear to ear. Thrill and dominance filled his system.

He stealthy approached the female when Victor is busy with himself. Catherine and Victor had a good distance apart. She's looking at the new hoodies on sale and he was choosing a new coat for himself.

Victor wouldn't actually buy it for himself. He would give it to her after. A man's coat has more room and is larger than of that of a woman. Winter is coming up. She needs one at best.

Grey stretched out his coat and wrapped it around the unaware Catherine. He covered her mouth to prevent her from screaming. After, he dragged her to changing area. "I don't have any money!" She had tears forming at the corners of her eyes.

She looked up only to find Grey. An amused, grinning Grey. "I'm not in it for the money sweetheart." She punched his chest over and over until she felt satisfied. In that moment, she thought she was kidnapped by some psycho.

He held her shivering hands. "I'm sorry Cathy." He cuddled her tightly. "How many times do I have to tell you that don't show up out of the blue?! I don't have the heart for that!"

She inhaled deeply and slapped him on the side of his arm. "Why are you here and what do you want from me? How did you know where I am? Why did you drag me in here?! Victor's going to be worried when I suddenly disappear."

"One question at a time Cathy." Using a handkerchief, Grey wiped the tears on her eyes. "First, I apologize for the awful attempt of kidnapping. I was going to surprise you – surprise!" he made jazz hands.

"The only surprise you'll ever give me is a cardiac arrest or an asthma attack – whichever comes first." She responded exasperatedly calm.

"Okay…" He clasped his hands together. "Second! The three of us will have a little date, since he clearly knows that he is just the best friend part of your life and I will be the better one in this game. You might as well fully acquaint him to me, yes?"

Catherine shook her head. "No! No, no, no. You and Victor will only squabble like little kids, fighting over who gets the candy and it's annoying. I want to have some quality time with myself. Thanks, but no thanks. Period."

She planned to get out of the stuffy place on for Grey to block her way. "Oh, come on! What is it now?"

"I refuse your refusal. Since you are going to him now, I will join you. It'll be fun Cathy! Lighten up a bit." He pinched her cheeks. "I promise to behave and will not scare you."