Dee Gleem

Katie has a secret that she has been trying to desperately keep for years.  However, on the last night before is to leave for a prestigious internship, she spills her secret to Mike thinking that he is too drunk and won’t remember it.  Without a word, she leaves the next day and she hasn’t returned since.  That was six years ago. 
Mike also has a secret.  He wasn’t drunk that night and was just acting.  He had been acting drunk for years when the group would go out drinking together because he found Katie would talk more freely to him then.  He was so excited when she finally revealed her truth.  However, Katie left without saying anything to him and he hasn’t talk to her since.  Mike, however, won’t give up on her and has been searching for her ever since.  He won’t stop until he has found his Katie. 

Will Mike ever find her?  Does Katie have more secrets?  What is the real reason that she doesn’t come back to home?

Her Secret, the Billionaire's Heir

　　I can’t believe Katie’s parents were so cold.  The need to protect her consumes me.


　　She has said several times she was afraid to go back.  Now I can see why.  Not only was she afraid I wouldn’t remember, but she was also worried about what her parents would do.


　　She has been like a zombie since the phone call.  I have gotten her into bed, but she hasn’t stopped crying.  Her tear-stained face and gut-wrenching sobs pierce right through my heart.  How can her family be so cruel?


　　I wrap my arms around her, hoping she will go to sleep soon.  Maybe then, she can have some peace, if only for a short while.


　　My mind replays the earlier conversation with her family, but I insert my alternate version of the events, including what I would have liked to say to them.  None of which would be kind or respectful, but they weren’t kind to Katie.


　　Her soft steady breathing sooths my aching heart.


　　She is finally asleep.  I need to talk to Shane.


CHAPTER 19 - Mark