Good night, Steve. Catherine said thoughtfully.

He said he prefers me and not her? Or am I imagining things? She thought.

Catherine, my dear! Julia said.

Yes mom?

I'm going to bed, daughter. I'm tired.

Catherine hugged Julia.

Good night mom. I love you.

You look very happy today. What happened?

Nothing exceptional, Mom. I'm going to my bedroom.

Steve was in his bedroom, and set a chair by the window and sat down, admiring the beauty of the night.

Catherine was in the next room, and she was at the window, talking on the phone to a friend.

Hi Alice. I'm fine, thanks. I'm in Greece, my friend. You would love that. The little white houses, the flowers, this spectacular landscape ... It's all very beautiful. And my bodyguard is also very handsome. Catherine said, smiling.

Steve heard Catherine describing him to her friend.

Steve smiled.

He jumped out the window, and stood face to face with her.

Catherine was surprised and didn't know what to say.

Don't look at me like that, I don't want to fall in love. Steve said, smiling.

Catherine closed the window, ashamed.

Damn it! He heard everything! She thought.

Steve smiled, thinking how unpredictable she was.

The next day, Catherine woke up with her mother calling her.

Yes mom?

Beatrice is out there with her cousin. She wants to invite you to go to the beach.

Oh no, Mom! Tell her I don't want to go.

Why not, Catherine? I'm going out with my friends. Go have fun with people your age.

Catherine took a deep breath.

OK.

Great, daughter. Bye, I love you. Have fun with Steve. Julia said, leaving.

Julia left and let Beatrice and her cousin enter the house.

Catherine got up from the bed and put on her bikini, then put on shorts and blouse.

Steve got up too and went into the living room.

Good Morning! Beatrice said, with a broad smile.

Good Morning. Steve replied, seriously.

This is my cousin, Niko. Beatrice said, introducing him to Steve.

Nice to meet you. Steve said.

Nice to meet you too. Niko replied.

We're waiting for Catherine, to go to the beach. Beatrice said.

It's a great choice. Steve said.

Catherine left the bedroom and found them in the living room.

Hey, Catherine. I want you to meet my cousin Niko. Beatrice said.

Nice to meet you. He said, looking her from head to toe.

Nice to meet you. Catherine replied.

I don't know why, but I didn't like this guy. Steve thought.

Steve, we're going to the beach. Catherine said.

So I guess my clothes are appropriate.

Yes, it's. Catherine replied.

Can we go then? Niko asked.

Yes. Catherine replied.

Niko's car was parked in front of the door of Catherine's house.

Catherine, you can sit in the front seat. Niko said, wanting Catherine to sit next to him.

Beatrice sat in the backseat, wanting to be close to Steve.

Steve, can you sit in the front seat? I want to sit back here. Catherine told Steve, leaving Beatrice annoyed.

Of course, Catherine. You're the boss.

In the car, on the way to the beach, Niko would talk to Catherine and ignore Steve completely.

They reached the beach and Catherine sat on the sand with Beatrice.

Catherine, I'm going to swim, okay? Steve asked, because he was working.

Sure, Steve. Feel free.

Steve took off his shirt and placed it next to Catherine .

Take a good look at me, so you can describe me well to your friend the next time you talk on the phone. Steve said in a low voice, leaving Catherine ashamed.

Steve and Niko entered the sea and Beatrice took the opportunity to speak with Catherine.

Catherine, I want a date with Steve. Tell him that, please.

I? Catherine asked.

Yes, you.

No. He's here to work and not to date anyone. Catherine told her.

You're very unpleasant, Catherine.

And you're very annoying, girl. I don't even know what I'm doing here. Catherine told Beatrice.

Then go away! Beatrice said.

Catherine watched Steve and Niko come out of the water arguing. Then Steve punched Niko.

Niko fell on the sand and Steve went to Catherine.

Let's go, Catherine. Steve said, taking his shirt and her purse.

Catherine got up and left with Steve.

What happened, Steve? Why did you punch him? Catherine asked, as she walked after him.

He disrespected you. And I wouldn't accept that. I hate that guy! Steve said, annoyed.

Seriously? Were you defending me? Catherine asked.

Yes.

And what did he say?

I wouldn't repeat what he said about you, Catherine.

Thank you, sailor! Catherine said, smiling.

You care about me? She asked.

Steve stopped and looked at her. She came closer and her eyes met him eyes. Lips came closer, and Catherine could feel the Steve's breathing. Catherine could feel her heart beating at a fast pace.

Steve touched her lips and could feel the softness of her mouth.

But something made him walk away.

Let's go home, Catherine. Steve said, walking again.