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Calinico knew that he was taking a huge risk, but he decided to tell Catherine the rest. Something told him that it was for the best; that it was very crucial for her to know about it. Catherine sat silently and listened to him…

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The next morning Catherine woke up, thinking about what Calinico had told him. Sighing deeply, she got out of bed and went to take a shower. She didn't know what to think anymore. Could the story of the curse be real? No… She wasn't the kind of woman who believed in curses or spells. It was ridiculous! And Vincent even said that it was all fake! Then why was he reluctant to tell her the rest of the story? And she didn't think that he was the kind of man who believed in such things.

Catherine groaned, she was so going to get a head ache thinking about it all. She got dressed and combed her dark hair. Applying some light make-up, she felt her stomach do delicious flip flops. The anticipation of seeing the 'in control' Mr. Keller, made her feel terrified and at the same time, very excited.

She had on a beige summer dress and underneath, she wore her bathing suit. Catherine was planning to take a swim in the blue ocean. Maybe she could use his private beach?

Before walking out the door, she said hi and bye to her dad and grabbed her sunglasses and bag. It was exactly 8:30 in the morning, when she was downstairs. The limo was already waiting for her. God, this man was so punctual!

She stepped inside the car and enjoyed the ride. Calinico welcomed her and escorted her inside. Vincent was reading the morning paper, while drinking a cup of coffee. Her stomach was doing the oh so familiar flip flops. Gosh, she was acting like a 15 year old!

He got up and welcomed her with a smile on his face."Good morning, Catherine."

She smiled and said." Good morning, Vincent."

They were chatting about the island and her job. Also were they talking about his business and about everything else. She enjoyed the breakfast, looking at the man before her. This time, he wasn't wearing a tux like the night before. He had on a plain button down shirt and some jeans. Vincent really looked good in jeans.

His hair was still a bit wet, making him look all the more ruggedly handsome. And his voice… She was mentally slapping herself, because from the first time she heard his voice through the phone, she thought it sounded super attractive. His deep, throaty voice. And now that she could place the voice with the man, it all made perfectly sense. His smile was beautiful too.

"Catherine, are you listening?" he asked.

"Huh? Yeah, of course. You were saying?" she asked.

Oh God, she was so busted! She felt a blush coming up and avoided his gaze.

"I asked if you still wanna know the rest of the story?" he said, trying to catch her gaze.

She looked up and nervously began playing with her hair.

"Yes, of course." She replied.

He sighed and began to tell her. Within minutes, he was done.

"And that was it." He said.

Catherine was looking at him and began to feel her blood boil.

"So, that's it? There isn't more? The book says that one day a woman who looks like Agathe will return and break the curse. But… in the book is not written HOW she could break the curse?!" she spat.

He looked at her, seeing her getting mad and her voice sounded very angry. He didn't know what was going on. Why was she angry?

"Yes, that is it." He replied.

"Nothing else?" she asked.

He saw that she expected more; her fingers were impatiently tapping on the table, while looking him straight in the eyes.

"No." he said.

She had expected that he would leave THE most important thing out, but still she was very disappointed and angry. He must have a very good reason to leave things out, but she just hated, HATED how he thinks that he could control everything! Maybe he didn't want her to stress her about the curse, but why couldn't he just open up and tell her! Instead of trying to 'protect' her from it, by telling her half truths! Arghh! She had enough!

" Sorry to say this, but Vincent Keller. You are so full of it." She spat and walked away.

Vincent was left behind speechless for a few minutes.

"Catherine. Catherine, wait! Where do you think you're going?" he asked worriedly.

"I am going to take a walk in your garden, if you don't mind!" he heard her voice. She was already out of sight.

He groaned out load and walked inside to grab his phone and went after her. He saw his butler coming from the garden.

"Mr. Vincent, I don't think it's a good idea for miss Catherine to go swimming. The current of the sea is very strong this morning." Calinico stated.

"What? She is going swimming?!" he shouted.

"Yes, she just told me." he replied.

"But why didn't you stop her! It could be very dangerous for her!" he responded.

"I did warn her, but she seemed determined and just kept walking away. I am so sorry, Mr. Vincent." he pleaded.

"Aargh! Don't worry, I'll catch her before she does." Vincent said and took big steps.

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The path that Catherine had taken, was very well taken care of. It really was a beautiful place. She heard the birds singing and enjoyed nature.

"Mr. Keller, you do have a beautiful estate." She whispered.

She had picked a flower and put it in her hair. Catherine kept walking and walking. It was more than a 30 minute walk. Phew! She finally reached the beach and was just in awe. This private beach was amazing! She pulled her dress over her head and placed it on some bushes.

She then walked on the beach and looked back, before she reached it. Vincent was waving and saying something from afar, but she was too angry with him to listen what he had to say. She jumped in the water and began to swim from the shore.

Vincent reached the beach and saw that at one point, she was struggling with the current! He should go after her! Without thinking, he got rid of his shoes and his shirt and jumped into the cold water. He hadn't been swimming in 3 years, but he was always a very strong swimmer. Since Demetrios, he hadn't been in the water…

Catherine had become very tired and felt like she was losing the battle. She was panicking! This whole time, she tried swimming to the shore, but instead the current brought her further and further away from it. Against her will, Catherine was heading into the open sea!

Vincent swam with all of his strength; his mind refused to give up and forced his body not to!

'God, please don't let this happen. Don't bring her lifeless in my arms.' He prayed silently, his throat closing up.

His heart was ramming against his rib cage. Faster, faster. He had to reach her now! He should safe her!

The moment he reached her, he grabbed her tightly. He never wanted to let her go and she held onto him, like he was her lifeline. Relieved, he began to swim bit by bit to the shore. It took all of his strength and energy, but he managed to do so.

Out of breath, they finally felt land under their feet. Spent, they lied on the beach. Catherine had her eyes closed for a few seconds. She heard how Vincent was breathing; he was really tired. Catherine turned to her side to look at his face; he was taking deep breaths and had his eyes closed.

Okay, she had almost died. But she couldn't help checking him out. He wasn't wearing a shirt…

Sighing deeply, she decided to apologize. He must be furious at her!

"Are you just going to stare at me? Or are you going to apologize." He said with his eyes still closed. In his oh so calm voice.

She got up and shouted."I was going to apologize!"

He shook his head and said politely." I am still waiting."

"Aaargh!" she groaned and tried walking away.

He saw it and got up, grabbing her lightly on her arm.

"Where do you think you're going? And why in heaven's name did you walk away from breakfast?" he asked, locking eyes with her.

"Why? You seriously are going to look me in the eyes and ask me why I left? Seriously?!" she shouted.

"I don't get it. What?" he asked.

"I know, okay. I know that you left very important things out, Vincent. Calinico told me every little detail about the curse. Why? Why would you do that, huh?" she spat.

She was all up in his face. In a split second, she saw his walls falter but just as she thought that he'd explain, he had his walls around him again.

She groaned loudly and tried to walk away, but he was still holding her arm.

"No, you are not walking away again." he said calmly.

"Okay, then tell me! Tell me why you would do it? Why would you leave those things out? I am a big girl. I can handle it. I know that you must have a very good reason why you didn't tell me everything about the curse. But what is it? Why? Let me in on it." she pleaded.

He closed his eyes and sighed deeply.

"You can tell me. It's about me. Why would you tell me half truths. And besides, you told me that the curse was FAKE. So it really did not matter if I know about it, right? It's not so hard to tell me." she said.

Her eyes were pleading. She just wanted him to open up a bit.

"Sorry, Catherine. But we really need to find your dress. You don't want to get sick on your vacation. You must be cold in only your bathing suit." Vincent said calmly.

Catherine couldn't believe her ears."God, you frustrate me! That's you, huh! Vincent Keller. Always calm, nice, friendly and most of all, don't forget this one! Most of all: very polite!" she spat and pulled her hand from his grip.

"I don't get why you are so angry at me. I should be the one who's angry, cause you didn't listen to Calinico when he warned you not to go swimming. What? You think that you're 'immortal' like Agathe?" he asked calmly.

"Then be angry! Be furious at me! Tell me off! Do something! Give me a reaction, any reaction! Besides your freaking politeness and friendliness and…calmness! Give me something! Show me that you are capable to let your guard down and capable to let it out and let go of your 'precious' control. Cause you may want to, but Vincent. You cannot control everything… or everyone. " she said.

He closed his eyes and said." I didn't tell you the whole story, because I didn't want to stress you out. Your father told me that you had to deal with A LOT of stress lately. You've been through something horrible in your personal life. He didn't tell me the details, don't worry. So I thought that I wanted to prevent you to know about 'breaking the curse'. I didn't want to drag you into my messed up life. Yeah, I think its fake and you know its fake. But still. I bet you are wondering about it since Calinico told you. Asking yourself: what if it weren't fake? Wondering, breaking your head about it, stressing…

I didn't want that for you. I was determined to make sure that you had an amazing, 7 weeks' vacation without any drama, head ache, stress or worry. I wanted you to enjoy your vacation, because that's what your father had asked from me."

She looked up at him and softly said."I am really sorry that I went swimming. I didn't know that the current would be so strong."

Catherine was so happy that he opened up a bit to her.

He smiled at her. She looked so calm right now, compared to the tornado from not long ago.

"Thank you." she said with the softest voice.

"For?" he asked.

"For explaining it to me. For letting me in. For saving my life. I mean it. Thank you." She replied.

"You're welcome." He said, still smiling at her.

"Okay, you really need some clothes. Cause you're shivering, Catherine." He uttered.

She sighed and said."I think the wind blew away my dress. I don't see it anymore."

"Don't worry, here's my shirt. Wear it, please?" he asked.

"What about you?" she asked.

"Don't worry about me. I am not the one shivering." He replied.

She grabbed the shirt from him and wore it.

"Okay, I think you are purposely doing this." She said with her hand on her hip.

"Doing what?" he asked, while frowning.

"Being all shirtless and showing off your... six pack, I mean your …body." she mumbled.

She was quite aware of his gorgeous, gorgeous body now that she wasn't angry anymore.

"What did you say?" he asked, smiling widely.

"I didn't stutter." She replied coyly.

"But you mumbled." He said, still smiling.

She then rolled her eyes at him, making him laugh out loud. He too was quite aware of her in her bathing suit earlier. She looked pretty incredible in it.

"Where to now, Mr. Keller?" she joked.

"To my small cottage. It's nearby. We're gonna get you some warm clothes. Is that okay with you?" he asked.

She nodded in agreement."I can't wait to see it. Let's get out of here, Mr. AlwaysPolite."

Vincent smiled and thought.' She hasn't run yet. Even though she knows every little detail about 'the curse'. Why hasn't she run yet?'

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