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Catherine slightly backed away from him gazing into his eyes. She started to feel guilty because there's so many things that she wants to say to him but she can't find th words and wasn't exactly sure when it happened. Or even when it started. All she knew for sure was that right here and now, she was starting to feel something and this whole time all she could pray that he was feeling the same way.
"Wow" the words escaped Vincent's lips, still with his eyes closed, savoring the kiss.
"I agree". That was a kiss that they both have been longing to have.
"What are you guys doing?! Hurry up!" Tess screamed from the other side of the parking lot.
Catherine and Vincent startled, jump out of each other's arms. Both with red cheeks, hand in hand, started walking towards their two friends.
He looked over at her mischievously, "Soo. Since we got that out of the way, does this mean you'll give me your number?"
Catherine giggled. She pulled out her phone "Give me yours and I'll call you so you have it."
They exchanged numbers and now standing in front JT and Tess at the terminal.
"I already checked us in buddy." JT said as he handed Vincent his boarding pass. "Alright guys, I guess we'll be seeing you soon".
"Not soon enough!" Tess sighed as she launches herself over to JT and hugged him.
Catherine gently cupped his face," I guess this is.. See you later?"
"Yeah. I guess so" he leaned down and kissed her on her forehead. "Don't forget about me.".
"Oh before I forget, keep this." He handed her the bag with the sweater. "Think of my arms around you when you wear it."
"Cheesy much" Tess laughed out loud as she took a pic of the two.
Vincent ignored her and kissed Catherine on her cheek. "Until I see you again." he whispered in her ear. "And I want a copy of that pic, Tess." as he pointed at her and started laughing.
JT and Vincent headed on to the security gate and waved to the girls. The girls waved back and turned to leave the airport.
"Did you guys figure it out?" Tess couldn't help but pry.
"Yeah, we are going to see where it takes us.. Take it one day at a time." She smiled
"Good for you cat, you two are very alike and I'm glad to see you happy again."
-NEXT DAY-
LOS ANGELES
"Hey. Did u need to change for tonight?" Vincent looked up to find JT's head peeking in the doorway of his office. He completely lost track of time and considering in 30 min. they have a meeting with their lawyers to finalize the contract for their NY location. "Uh don't think so, is this ok?" Vincent looked down at his midnight blue suit. Single breasted, and the shirt is white, with grey stripes running up it. The tie is back, solid and sleek. He wore blue oxfords that matched. He was glad woke up early today and decided on the suit. "Ok big guy, I'll meet you in the car in 15." JT abruptly closed his door. Vincent gathered the stacks of paperwork that they needed. He looked over at his phone and a smile formed on his lips.
Good luck today. Hope all goes well. Catherine.
Thanks. You just made my day. Vincent
Vincent's heart flew. She seems to know what to say and when to say it to get him through the day. He cherished every single text and phone calls they've had since they last saw each other. His nervousness was now gone and instead he's beaming with confidence. He looked himself in the mirror and straightened up his suit. He needed to make sure everything goes through smoothly so he can head back to NY to see Catherine, maybe eventually move there.
"Let's do this!" he shouted at JT as they both got in the car laughing.
NEW YORK
"I know that smile." Tess' eyebrows shot up as she looked at Catherine. She snatched her phone to look at the message. "Aww you made his day "Tess teased. Catherine couldn't hide her now red cheeks, "Hey! That's private." She giggled.
"So I hear if it all goes well, they should be in town by the start of next week. Good timing too. Just in time for our vacation, which by the way we still need to plan. We should go up to Gabe's cabin if he's not using it."
Someone was suddenly standing in between the two ladies desk."Hi. The front desk sent me over here. Delivery for Ms. Chandler." A delivery man stands in front of her with 2 dozen long stemmed white roses in a vase. "That's me." Catherine looked at him shocked.
"Can you please sign for it?", as he gently placed the vase on her desk and handed her a clipboard and a pen.
"Thank you." She smiled at him
She looked over at Tess whose jaw dropped in shock. "OMG Cat those are beautiful…wait why white? Shouldn't those be red?"
"There's a note!" Catherine reached for the little envelope hidden inside the bouquet.
How sweet! He didn't have to do this! Catherine couldn't believe that Vincent would send her flowers.
Cat. Sorry. Truce. Dinner? Evan
She read the note and dropped it on the floor. Good thing that she didn't pick up the phone to call or text Vincent.
Tess rushed over and picked it up. She looked at her bug-eyed. "Are you still talking to him?" she exclaimed.
Catherine shook her head. "No. He called to apologize about the party a week ago and he texted a couple of times after that but I never responded. I guess he need to do something to get my attention. He knows that I have a boyfriend…well you know fake boyfriend. Tess, what do I do?"
"Clearly DOUCHE is not over you. Don't entertain him Cat."
"You're right. Ugh. "She groaned in frustration.
Suddenly she felt her phone vibrate. EVAN. She picked up the phone and before she can say anything he interrupted.
"Look, I just want to know that you forgive me for being such an asshole. I realize now what I did wrong and I wanted to say I'm sorry for what happened between us."
"Ok Evan. I forgive you." She rolled her eyes.
"Thanks Cat! Dinner then?"
"No!. Look I'm in a relationship right now can u please respect that?" she said angrily.
"Yes. But I'm hoping someday we can be friends again. Talk to you later, Cat." Evan sounded defeated and just disconnected the line.
"Well thankfully that's over it?" Catherine sighed. "I guess he just wanted to know that I forgave him" she explained.
"I take it he will leave you alone from now on." Tess asked
"Let's hope so. So about this vacation…."
LOS ANGELES
Clink!
"Congratulations are in order! 6 more days and back to NY! Have you told Cat yet?"
"No not yet. I'm thinking on flying out a day early and surprising her. Any way you can hold down the fort for me?"
"Seize the day buddy…seize the day…Yes I can cover for you. You need help getting set up?"
Before Vincent can answer, he felt two hands cover his eyes, "Guess Who?"