Alright beasties. Here is the next one. Hope you like it. Please keep with the reviews. This one was particularly hard for me to write.

"Heather!" Catherine shrieked as she picked up her phone.

"Hey Cat, I can't talk that long. I was wondering if you're free Friday. My firm is throwing a charity event and I was wondering if you can go. I won't be working but they expect me to attend so we can actually hang out. I also want you to meet someone. I know it's the start of your vacation, so I'm hoping you don't have set plans yet.

A party? Again? Well atleast she'll be there. "No I don't have any plans. I can't wait!" Catherine tried to sound as excited as she could over the phone.

"Thanks again sis. It's a black tie event and I'll send a car for you at your place and I'll meet you there. Love you!"

"Love you too!"

FRIDAY

"Car is here." Tess called out. They had just finished getting ready and was both taking a final look at themselves before heading out the door. Tess wore her hair down in soft curls that cascaded down her face. She opted for a red strapless dress that ran to the bottom of her knees. A silk white scarf was wrapped around her waist, held by a silver pendant on her left side. She wore white pumps, a white cross body purse, and a simple diamond necklace that hung low. "Wow, cat you look amazing! Vincent will die." Catherine swept her hair back gathered in the back of her head in a ponytail. She wore a very sexy one shoulder form fitting little black dress that ended a couple of inches just above her knees. The top half was made entirely of black lace. She finished it off with red pumps, a red clutch, and a small red oval pendant that hung from a thin necklace around her neck.

The two headed downstairs and got in the car. As they were sitting in the car, Tess turned to Catherine. "So Cat, now that they are moving here, are you and Vincent going to try to take it to the next level?"

"We haven't really talked about it, or anything really. We've both been pretty busy with work." Catherine looked down and was playing with the pendant on her necklace. She was extremely nervous about seeing him tonight. "We've texted all week mostly how our day was and that's all. He seems really distant. Something is off Tess, I can sense it."

Tess reached out and squeezed Catherine's hand. "It's going to be ok. You'll see. I bet it's just stress with work that's all."

As they pulled up at the party the two men were standing outside waiting for them. "Hey handsome!" Tess called out as they got out of the car.

JT and Vincent heard Tess' voice and turned around. JT ran over to Tess and picked her up off the ground. "I missed you." The two gave each other a quick kiss and JT put her back down. He reached over to Catherine and gave her a quick hug. "Good to see you Cat. You look amazing!". Catherine giggled, "Thanks JT. You look handsome yourself." She turned over to Vincent who was still frozen where he stood. He gulped hard as he saw Catherine. Her beauty took his breath away. Wow. How the hell did I almost mess this up?

"Hi. Been a while." Catherine looked up at Vincent. Gosh he's gorgeous. I've missed him so much. She can't help but lose herself again in his eyes.

"Hi Catherine. You look beautiful. Id really like to ..."

"OMG. You two look like Brangelina!" JT exclaimed interrupting Vincent and everyone started laughing.

"Hey guys. Ready?" Heather walked up behind them with her date. "Guys meet Matthew" She went down the line and introduced him.

They headed inside the Hotel. They walked through the hallways and went inside the ballroom. As Heather led them to their table, she pulled Catherine aside, "are you and Evan ok?"

"I think so. We've talked and I do believe we both have closure. Why?" She looked at her with both confusion and concern.

"Well he's invited so I didn't want you to feel uncomfortable, and I thought since Vincent was going to be here, you guys can still play the bf/gf card. I'm sorry for not telling you sooner. Will you forgive me?

Catherine reached out and gave her a hug. "It's ok. I'm not upset at all."

As Catherine sat back down next to Vincent, he leaned over "Is everything ok?" Catherine nodded in response. "Ok good. Listen, umm after the party I was wondering if we could maybe go somewhere, just the two of us, I wanted to talk to you about something."

"Um ok. That's fine." Catherine noticed that Vincent wasn't himself. He seems distracted and very troubled around her. He would hardly look at her and he didn't even give her a hug. It was almost like he was repulsed by her. She didn't understand. Here's a guy who is she completely crazy about and since they last saw each other seemed to be as well, but now nothing, no chemistry. The twinkle that she saw in his eyes every time they would look at each other was gone. She desperately wanted to know what was wrong, she immediately wanted to blame herself. What did I do? Did I text or call too much? Maybe he needs space. Maybe he found someone else? She needed reassurance that they were ok. That he still felt the same way. She couldn't take the silence anymore so she got up from her seat and sat next to Tess. There were two empty seats in the table since it was set up for8 and there was only 6 in their party. One was probably for Gabe and the other for his date. Her leaving the table didn't seem to affect Vincent at all. He just sat there with his hands on his lap staring ahead.

"Hey, can I hang out here for a bit? It's getting really uncomfortable over there." Catherine whispered to Tess as she slumped down the chair.

''Is everything ok? You don't seem to be yourself tonight. You were so excited to see him and now you probably have said one word and awkward."

"He's the one that's awkward. Everything was fine and now it's like he doesn't seem to want to be in the same room as me." She looked down and looked back at Vincent. She caught his eye and he quickly looked away. "Ok that's it. We are talking about this now."

"Talking about what now?" Catherine ignored Tess' question and left her stumped. She quickly walked over to Vincent and grabbed his arm.

"Walk with me?' She said with a smile, trying to hide her frustration with him. He got up without saying a word and let her lead the way. She led them out to the ballroom to the now empty hallway.

"Ok, talk. What's going on? Is everything ok? You seem so distant and I don't know if it's me and ..."

Vincent stopped listening. He's been holding back all night trying to control himself because the guilt from last Friday is driving him insane. He needed to tell her but all he's wanted to do ever since he saw her tonight was to hold her and kiss her. He looked down at her stumbling through words trying to figure out what to say and he lost control. He leaned down, looked in her eyes and kissed her. Her lips felt like heaven with its warmth and softness. The kiss was soft, but urgent. He moved back and looked at her ads he cupped her face.

"I'm so sorry. I missed you so much." He said gently caressing her cheek.

"But.." She knew there's a BUT although she was still trying to regain herself from the kiss.

"Catherine!" That voice again. Evan. Really? Right now? She hesitated but turned towards Evan. "Hi."

This guy again. As Vincent turned around to face him, he noticed that he knew the woman right next to him. " T-tori? What are you doing here?

"Vince! Hey" She let go of Evan's hand and jumped into Vincent's arms and kissed him on the cheek. "What are you doing here?"

"Wait!" Evan looked confused. "How do you know each other?"

"I did an ad campaign for his company a while back and we've hung out a couple of times after. He's the guy I was telling you about last Friday."

Last Friday. Those two distinct words echoed into Vincent's mind and saw his whole world basically falling apart infront of him. He looked over at Catherine and she was just looking at the 3 intently trying to take in everything that is going on infront of her. What is she thinking? I need to tell her it meant nothing.

Suddenly it was almost seemed like a light bulb went off Tori's head. "HOLY SHIT!" She exclaimed. "You're the Evan and Catherine that he was talking about." She pointed at the two like she had just solved a mystery. She started laughing. "Wow, small world!"

"Wait ... What? How were you with him on Friday? And Vincent is Catherine's boyfriend."

Catherine just stood in shock on everything going on. This Tori is going to expose her lie about Vincent. And she tried to think back about Friday night. I had dinner with Evan Friday. Is she the reason he didn't answer my call?

"How do you know each other?" Vincent looked at Tori scratching his head.

"You have nothing to worry about sweetheart." She walked closer to him again and ran her hand down his chest. She cupped the right side of his face, "Evan is my cousin and he invited me to come to LA for a week since I'm back in town. It was all last minute. But I'm glad he did, since you're here."

"Wait. This is the guy who you were with Friday night. The guy you kissed and spent the night?' Evan shouted at Tori. He then turned to Vincent and got close to his face. "Why the hell are you making out with my cousin if you are with her?" He pointed at Catherine who is now clearly standing frozen in shock with Evan's word.

Vincent looked over at Catherine, "I can explain". He rushed over and gently grabbed her in for a hug. He didn't want to let go because it might be the last time he will hold her again. He slightly backed away to look at her. He can see the hurt in her eyes. They are now filling with tears and betrayal as she looked up at him.

Catherine felt like someone stabbed her in her heart. How could he? I mean I know we are not together but how could he? She would've fallen on the floor if Vincent hadn't grabbed her. Her breathing was now erratic as she tried to calm herself down. She looked at Vincent, "Could you please tell my sister and everyone else that I suddenly don't feel well. I'm going to head home." She tried to say with a straight face. "Don't worry about me ok. I'm ok. And please don't go after me" She tried to hold back the tears until she can get away from him. She didn't need him to pity her. She can go forward with this but not right now.

I've lost her.Vincent thought. He is heartbroken and it was all on him. Worst is that he broke her heart too.

"Nice meeting you Tori. Evan I'll see you around." She said as she released herself from Vincent's arms. "I'm heading home. Not feeling well.'

"Okay. Hope you feel better. Let's get to this party!" Tori said oblivious on what just happened and walked in the ballroom.

Evan walked over to Catherine. "This isn't over!" he whispered to Vincent as he passed him and glared. Vincent stood defenseless and didn't respond to Evan. He knew in Evan's eyes he pretty much cheated on Catherine with Tori. "Catherine are you ok? Do you need me to take you home?"

"No I'll be fine. Thanks. Good night" Catherine let out a smile. A smile, to keep her from crying infront of everyone. She walked away from them, leaving both Vincent and Evan in the hallway. As soon as she reached the car, her emotions erupted out of her and she let out the breath she was holding and cried.