Hey people! I know I've gone for quite a long time so let me continue this story as I should. Now…onwards with this!
Days had gotten more interesting ever since I had found Katherine and discovered who Gatsby was. My relationship with Katherine had grown each day as she came over to my house quite often to see me and help me make dinner.
"Aren't you lonely, Nick?" Katherine asked one day as she was helping me prepare dinner. I had never failed to notice and admire her with the way she looked every day. Her long brown hair was in a neat bun on her head, a few strands falling to her face. On her body was a simple white short sleeved dress and surprisingly, no shoes on her feet. No jewellery was on her except for the golden necklace around her neck. The loud music and laughter from Gatsby's house sounded through the air so we could the noise slightly through the walls. I smiled as I nodded my head, putting the long straws of spaghetti in the boiling pot.
"Sometimes…" I said as I stir the pasta a bit and close the lid. "But now that you're around….it's gotten less lonely." I turned around hesitantly, a bit worried about her reaction. But a big smile was on her face as she continued to chop up the vegetables.
"I'm glad, Nick...I'm glad."
Sometimes I would go over to Gatsby and made use of his beach as he gave me permission to use as frequently as I wanted. Katherine would join me from time to time but when she wasn't, I could tell she was with Gatsby. Those two shared such a strong relationship that it was almost impossible to shallow down. I had seen how those two interact around each other and I could honestly tell he loved her and she loved him too.
Maybe they could…
No, maybe not.
Today was a good day though because I was going to see Miss Baker for tea so I had something to look forward too. Miss Baker really was quite a bright spark and she could always make me smile with her enthusiasm or frown with her imprudence. But what I didn't expect was to be greeted by Gatsby in his long, monstrous, yellow car.
My eyes had widened at the sight of it as it was quite big.
But very impressive.
And what I didn't expect was to be invited to lunch with Gatsby because he wanted to ask me a favour.
But what favour was this?
Katherine's POV
"Are you sure he's going to say yes?" Jay asked, slightly nervous as he fiddled with his tie. I shook my head slightly amused as I batted his fiddling hands. He looked at me, slightly confused before smiling and allowing me to fix his tie. "Since when was the Great Gatsby so scared? You never usually get nervous." I said with a smile as I patted the finished the tie and went to get his hat. "I know but…it's just been a long time since I've…you know." He trailed slowly as he took his hat and placed it on his neatly done hair. "I know. But you just have to go for it and take chance." I said encouragingly. "As someone used to tell me…" I added teasingly as he smiled and ruffled my hair.
I swatted his hands away playfully as I brought a hand up to smooth my hair down, running a hand through the long tresses. He chuckled lightly as he shook his head. "You're such a lady yet sometimes you don't act like one." I shrugged, my hands still going through my hair. "Well, just because I don't act like one regularly doesn't mean I don't care about how I look."
Jay gave me raised eyebrow before giving me an onceover. I rolled my eyes and scoffed lightly but a hint of pink came over my caramel cheeks. "Don't care how you look, huh?" Jay said with a grin and I placed a hand on my hip. "It's a nice dress and I'm not going out today anyway aren't I?" I retaliated. The dress was of chiffon material and was just a long white thing which no shape or pattern but it still rested on my curves which I don't try to hide.
"But still." Jay finished with a charming smile and our little banter was over. I passed him his cane and took a look at him, dressed in a nice suit and looking handsome as always. "You sure you don't want to come? I could give you time to go and get dressed." He asked before he stepped towards the door. I shook my head and said" No, you and Nick should have to man to man time and maybe he'll say yes." Jay nodded before walked over and placed a soft kiss on my forehead. "Stay safe and make sure you don't answer the door."
I nodded as I smiled at that. I had a habit for opening the door even if it wasn't my duty. "I know…I know. Now go and bring me back something." I requested, smiling. "Something to wear?" He said with a teasing smirk. I shook my head with a slight laugh and said" No something to eat!" He nodded and tipped his hat before waving and leaving.
The door closed with a huge bang and suddenly the bright colourful atmosphere faded and a weak smile came onto my lips.
"Miss Gatsby?" One of the butlers asked as he walked up towards me. "Yes?" I questioned, making my smile a bit brighter. "Are you ready for lunch?" He asked, wondering so he could be ready to set everything up.
I shook my head and bent it slightly. "No, not yet. At two thirty, bring to my room, will you?" I asked kindly, lifting up my head. The butler nodded with a smile as he made his way back to the kitchen.
Once he had left, I walked slowly towards the balcony that over looked the pool and gave me a clear view of her house.
Please….
Let him finally get his green light.
So…that was the end of that chapter. I'm really sorry if you think Gatsby's out of character. This is how I imagine he would be to me. But he does seem like a very nice person so I may not be too off. Hope you like the chapter!
