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chapter 3

I love him so much

I did not lose hope. If there is a chance, I still go with dad when he goes to the hacienda. Sometimes, I see Ezekiel there, sometimes not. If I see him, he only gives me two looks and then it's gone. while I tripped to look at him.

"You know Cat, Zeke is..too old for you. He's the type of matured person. Look at that." He took a magazine and laid it in front of me. We are in a cafe now.

I ordered a milk mocha and a donut. it's too early to buy what we'll wear for our prom tonight. Summer is over so I rarely see my Ezekiel at the hacienda.

I raised my eyebrows when I saw this. It's not a pictorial, it's just a stolen shot. the big name "Spotted and Dating!" lay in the magazine. Ezekiel's name and Behati who is a model.

"Oh, cat got your tongue? They look sweet oh!"

I dreamed, even though Ezekiel was serious about it while holding a wine. this same woman was kissing his neck and Zeke's hand was on the woman's thigh.

My heart ached. I drank the milk mocha and picked up the magazine.

I crushed it, tore it, shredded it and stomped on it. Cindy's mouth fell open and she almost laughed.

"I do not care! I still like Zeke! They'll break too!" I almost screamed in shock.

Cindy frowned, trying to hide her laughter. "Oh, calm down. It's not funny. Don't wait for them to break!"

"He will have many girlfriends there, he will still fall for me. when I grow old....he will kneel to me." I said confidently. Cindy just shook her head at what I said.

I can't get the pictures out of my mind. I was crying but I didn't show it to Cindy.

The boutique that we chose our gowns called. we sent my driver there.

"What a beautiful Cat!" Cindy sighed.

"Choose, dad will take care of it." I smiled while choosing. As a sixteen year old my future is big. I am also tall so if I choose this gray gown I will look like a princess. moreover if silver color looks elegant. Silver is also one of the colors of jewelry, so it's really elegant.

Ballgown is the theme of our prom. I chose the tube type and it comes with a pair of gloves.

"That's good Cat!"

I nodded, "What about you?" I will ask.

"Uh it's...the color pink!"

"Pretty!"

As women we are comforted by this kind of thing. We don't need to buy make ups because dad already hired our make up artist.

"I'm excited for later! My partner is handsome." Cindy said happily while going home.

At five in the afternoon we should be at the Southland Tower. Our prom will be held there. Before, I was just watching what was happening but now, I will experience it.

"Zeus is cute," I commented.

"Yes, and you are alone. Why didn't Tristan invite you?"

"That's stupid," I said simply while busy texting dad.

He said he was at home and waiting for me to make up with him. Cindy and I went straight to the house.

"It's obvious."

When we got home, the helpers put away what we bought and arranged it for us to wear later. Eat again and sleep to have energy for the night.

My body felt light when I woke up at three o'clock. Cindy and I woke up almost at the same time. this was not the first time he had slept here. He likes to sleep over and so do I at their house.

"Oh my! I'm excited!"

"Me too!"

We were side by side facing the vanity mirror. I was fixing my hair while she was doing minimakeup.

It's normal at my age to be excited about this. Especially when I put on my gown. I look like a princess with my glittering ball gown. My jaw is defined because of my curly hair.

"You're so beautiful Catalena!" Cindy praised. Our professional repairmen only smiled.

I couldn't help but be nervous as I went down the stairs. Papa were all smiles. My smile widened because I could see the joy in his eyes.

"My daughter is really beautiful. She is already a young woman."

"Thanks again!"

He kissed me on the forehead. He also stroked my hair.

"Hija, I'm going somewhere later. I might not be able to watch you at your prom."

I laughed at what dad said, "It's okay! I can do it by myself and my driver is there."

"Just call me..." it reminded.

"Yes dad!"

"Besides, Montenegro is one of the sponsors of your school. We're best of friends so someone will look after you just in case."

Oh shit! My heart jumps!

Does the Lord hear my complaints?

I almost hit Cindy in the car!

"Aray Catalena! You're ruining my hair!"

I looked up and fixed her hair without damaging it.

"Maybe the Montenegro Cindy is there!"

"He didn't say Ezekiel! Maybe that's his dad!"

He has a point. Well, that's up to you. I just think positive and besides, no one can ruin my night!

The outside of Southland Tower glows. The best part is that there is a watermarked pictorial first before entering!

"The pomp!" my praise

"Of course, the sponsors of our school can be fancy. The college extensions are even more impressive here."

Luxury cars are also lined up outside. the floor is red carpeted inside.

Cindy and I did a few poses before entering. Other acquaintances and classmates appeared with us.

"Tristan!" Cindy called Tristan. My lips twitched at the beauty of it. Its eye glasses are gone. He was wearing a gray tux and a gray necktie. I don't know if it's a coincidence that his necktie and my gown are the same color.

"You're so cute without eyeglasses!" I praise Cindy. Suddenly someone called Cindy and it was her partner tonight.

"See you later Cinds! Do you have a car later?"

"Yes, dad will pick me up.."

"All right!"

Zeus pulled it somewhere. I didn't even notice Zeus' serious look in my eyes. I shrugged it off and smiled at Tristan.

"You're beautiful.." it complimented.

"Where's your partner?" Instead of my question. I started walking and it followed me.

"I didn't invite anyone.."

"Huh why?"

He scratched his head and blushed. Uh. I get it!

My classmates waved at me. Their table was empty so I chose to sit there. Darla was at the other table and her eyes immediately followed me from head to toe.

I didn't stop him and looked at him. I don't care what she's wearing. I just want to enjoy the night!

Tristan sat next to me and I just let him. It's not just a night for me, but for everyone.

Many people look at me and I wave at them even though I don't know them. They smile back at me and look at me again.

I just sighed and focused. The celebration has begun and while the emcee is speaking on stage, the food and appetizers are served. alcohol will only be served to sponsors and not to us.

I only realized that I enjoyed being called my name so much.

"Catalena Moira Condez! Our Queen of the night!"

My lips parted as Zeus who was on stage smiled. the playboy of our school smirked arrogantly.

Cindy was applauded by everyone. Tristan's supporter also looked at me to take me to the stage. I heard a lot of praise and whispers.

I was given a small crown and sash as Queen of the night. so is Zeus. And it's usual that after going down the stage, the King of the night will dance with the Queen.

"You reject me.." Zeus whispered. The number of people dancing began to increase. I couldn't find Cindy.

"And so?" I said I was hungry.

"Are you really that numb?" this irritated question.

I took a deep breath and continued to search my eyes.

"I'm not numb Zeus, I just don't want to get my hopes up. Can we sit down now?"

It finally gave in and led me to my seat. My heart jumped because despite the dim light I saw Zeke! Yes, Ezekiel! He's here!

he is drinking wine seriously and next to him are some sponsors who are also watching. Does that mean he saw me on stage earlier? Oh my!

"Zeke!" I called him cheerfully. My mood is back tonight. I was not surprised by the raising of his eyebrows and looking at Zeus.

when Zeus felt that he was no longer needed he left.

"Hi Zeke!" I did it again and got closer to Zeke. It suddenly stood up and approached me. I almost fell over because of what he did unexpectedly.

"Let's go home.." He said coldly.

"Huh?" my smile disappeared.

it said goodbye to acquaintances before pulling me away. He's just wearing a white polo. It looks like he's from the office and just stopped here, but he's still handsome.

"T-Wait, I think I'll only be here for an hour.."

We were outside and someone tossed him one from a valet.

"Just tell me if you don't want to go home yet. I'll tell your dad and I'll go home..I'm fucking tired." He said coldly and touched the senses.

Shit! It's okay! As long as I can get into his car. Tang mother!

"I'm going home!" I said enthusiastically. He frowned and nodded.

"Where's my driver?" I will ask.

It made me look. "So you're sixteen?" It suddenly asked.

I nodded, "I'll be seventeen!" I said proudly.

His jaw just tightened and he opened the frontseat for me.

"Get in," he said before I moved. I just don't want this night that we're together to slip away. Because it only happened once, and I don't know if it will happen again.

"What?" This stuck to me.

"Is the one in the magazine your girlfriend?"

It looked at me several times. The look in my two eyes alternately.

"Yeah.."

I nodded without losing hope. "Do you love?"

Its eyebrows meet more.

"No.."

Oh!"

"Uh, are you hurting a child? I mean, girl in my age?"

His jaw tensed even more at my question. He was losing his temper.

"No..."

I almost celebrated.

"Hop in.." it stuck, he told me again.

"Uh, wait!" I pulled the sleeve of his polo shirt and hooked my hand on his neck. Thanks to my heels!

My lips touched his soft lips and smelled wine like mint! Shit!

My first kiss!

His eyes narrowed at what I did and his lips parted. it's just a smack!

He stroked his hair and looked at me in disbelief. I saw how he closed his eyes tightly and shook his head while I smirked and licked my lips with his saliva. I even licked it. Oh my! I'm gonna die!

"Fucking get in Catalena for god's sake!" It snorts like it's stressed from what I did.

"Yes boss!"

The door slammed as soon as I was sitting inside and it took him a long time to get out. I wanted to laugh because I saw him laughing and looking up as if the problem was big. he harshly pulled off his neck tie and unbuttoned his polo as if he was choking.

Damn! I love him so much.