I first met Katherine when she came over to the house with Gatsby's butler.
She was chatting happily with the man as she took a look around my garden, her lovely hair tied up in a low ponytail. She was dressed in a light green dress which stopped below her knees; the design of the dress was simple yet beautiful. The thick straps showcased her smooth shoulders and the dress cascaded down her body. On her feet was a pair of white heels and around her neck, a little gold necklace.
Her face was animated as the butler said something to make her laugh and she clasped his shoulder as she did so. They neared the house with every step until they reached my front porch and knocked on the door.
I straightened myself up a bit before I made my way to the door and opened it. "Hello, how can I help you?" I asked with a smile as the butler removed the cover on the tray he was carrying to showcase an invite. Katherine took the invite and handed it to me with a slight smile. I took it, giving her my own smile as I read the invitation.
As soon as I read it, I looked up from the invitation with a face of slight shock. Katherine smiled softly before saying" You have been invited to Mr Gatsby's party this evening." She then took a step forward and took my hand in hers.
The butler's eyes widened as she did such a bold move. My eyes did the same.
"We really hope you can make it, Mr Carraway." She said, smiling brightly before letting go of my hand and looked at the butler. "Let's go, Chris." Katherine said as she turned around and began to walk away, the butler following her.
"Wait!" I called out towards her as I ran up to her. She stopped immediately and turned slowly to look at me. The butler was about to step in front of her front, as if for safety but Katherine held her hand up to stop him. I stopped in front of her and asked" Why does Mr Gatsby want me at his party?" Katherine blinked at me for a moment before giving a polite shrug and said" I honestly don't know, Mr Carraway but he would be delighted if you did. Not many people get invited to a Gatsby party."
She did have a point…
And I do want to know why he wants me over there.
Maybe it was for something special….
I nodded as I replied" Okay, tell Gatsby that I'll be there." Katherine's bright smile came back as she clasped her hands together in happiness. "Oh, that is wonderful!" Her smile brightened and I couldn't help but smile as well. Her smile was very contagious.
"And I'm guessing you're…Mrs Gatsby?"I questioned, curiosity striking me. Gatsby seemed like the type to get any girl he wanted at any age. Katherine and the butler looked at each other before the young beauty laughed and the butler shook his head in amusement. I stood there in confusion as I didn't seem to get the joke. "I'm sorry to ask but…what's so funny?" I asked as Katherine controlled her giggles and looked at me with bright brown eyes. "I'm not Mrs Gatsby at all! The man isn't even married. I'm just a relative that lives in the large house."
I nodded in understanding as I took a small glance at the house. "I see…It must get pretty lonely in there though." Katherine seemed to catch my glance as she turned towards the house and gave a little wave at a certain window. "Yes, it does…but that doesn't mean there isn't much to do." The butler then tapped on her on the shoulder and leaned over to whisper something in her ear.
I watched as she nodded along and then ended the conversation with an 'okay.' Her gaze fell on me again as she smiled politely and said" It was lovely meeting you, Mr Carraway. I hope to see you at the party to night. I must leave in order to help with the arrangements." I nodded as I replied with a smile" No worries. Will I be seeing you at the party?"
Katherine did a little eye roll as she grinned at me and did a little spin, her dress fanning out around her. "Of course you will, Mr Carraway. I never miss a Gatsby party." With that, she gave me a little salute as she and the butler made their way to back to the large house.
Smiling to myself, my day suddenly became slightly better due to meeting a new person which such a lovely smile.
And I also got an invitation to Gatsby's party….which is a rarity as Katherine had stated. Doing a little shrug, I made my way back into the house to sort out my suit for this evening.
Not knowing that I would end up on a crazy adventure.