Chapter 2

Katherine felt the warm hand that touched hers and when she glanced up, her eyes dilated at the man standing next to her, he held her gaze and his lips curved up in a warm smile and his eyes twinkled, even if it was a bit dark, she could make out his face.

He looked handsome and familiar at the same time, but when she glanced closely, she saw the resemblance he had with Jonas.

“Hi, you must be Katherine, I am Celeb.” He told her but didn’t take his hand off her hand.

His words seems to draw Katherine out of her thoughts, she quickly removed her hand and lowered her gaze. “Celeb,” She said softly and he pulled the luggage out of the truck.

“You can be comfortable now, and you would be staying here and seeing more of me each day anyways.” He told her when he could sense the nervousness in her expression.

He held the other luggage too and was about to take the two in, but Katherine held one. “I will send this one myself.” She quickly told him and he glanced at her.

He tilted his head to his left and snatched it from her. “Just accept help, whereas, you look like you have been through a lot and might crumble anytime soon,” He exhaled sharply. “Hurry inside.” He told her and pulled the two luggages inside the apartment.

Phew, I never know Mr. Jonas have a son that is as grown as that.

‘Celeb’ she mouthed softly and made her way towards the apartment.

When she got into the living room, she glanced around and pressed down her lips, it was smaller than her family house, but the interior decoration was worth it, it was beautiful and nice, it looked comfortable, but it was strange not to see the lady of the house.

She heard footstep and glanced up to see a young lady in a pink mini skirt and white crop top heading downstairs with her cell phone on her hand and a tiny pink bag hung over her shoulder, her blonde hair was tied in a ponytail and she was chewing a bubble gum.

That must be the other child, she looks beautiful.

“Hi,” Katherine raised her hand with a tiny smile on her face, she knew even if she was sad, she should try to greet and introduce herself. “I am---“

“The girl who would become a freeloader in my family,” She interrupted her and the smile that was forming on Katherine’s face faded. “I already know who you are, so save the introduction.” She scorned.

“Can you please keep your grumpy attitude sealed for a while?” Celeb who was just coming downstairs and had heard her words told her, hearing his voice, they both turned to him.

“Glad you are here Celeb,” She said looking away from Katherine. “I am leaving, do well to inform our parents, wherever they are.” She shrugged and glared at Katherine. “Don’t be too comfortable.” She said and walked out.

“Ignore her.” Celeb told Katherine and she turned to Celeb. “That is my sister, Vivian, and she is someone you should ignore.” He flashed a smile. “Come, I will show you to your room, my dad is already waiting.”

Katherine glanced around. “I don’t see your mom.” She has met everyone apart from Jonas’ wife.

“She is probably in the kitchen, and you will get plenty of time to meet her,” He said and led the way upstairs.

Katherine drew a sharp breath, even if Vivian was not nice to her, she was glad that two people she has met was nice to her, and was sure Vivian would come around as it wasn’t easy accepting a stranger to your home.

“This will be your room from now on.” Jonas informed her and Katherine glanced around the room, it was nothing compared to her room, this was tiny, her bed was small and the window was small too, the wardrobe was small, nothing like her huge closet.

“From what I heard from my father, you are from a wealthy home,” Celeb who stood by the door spoke and she glanced at him. “I am sure this is small, but you have to get used to it, as long as there is a roof over your head, right?” He asked.

Katherine looked away from him, although he hides it, a part of him still sounds like his sister. “Thank you.” She told Mr. Jonas.

“It’s okay we would leave you now to adjust to the room.” He turned to leave, but halt by the door. “Come down for dinner after changing.” He told her and walked out of the room.

Celeb didn’t leave, but stared at her as she glanced around once again. “You are not alone now, Katherine.” His words made her turn to him and he held his gaze.

Jonas has informed him of her losses and had asked him to be nice to her, he can understand her sadness, it wasn’t easy to go through what she had gone through, and she needs support as his father had said.

“If you need anything, I will be in the other room.” He pointed and she recalled seeing two doors upstairs and seeing the direction he has pointed, she could tell the room he meant.

He didn’t wait for her response before leaving the room, and when he left, Katherine walked close to the window and pushed it open as she stared out into the dark sky.

There were no stars up there tonight and it seemed cloudy, just like her heart, it was a new environment, a new home, a place where she has no choice but to stay, it was difficult, but she knew she has to suppress this sadness to start again.

She got changed into a comfortable white nightwear and tied her hair behind her head before making her way down for dinner.

She didn’t have much appetite, but she knew she was yet to meet with Jonas’ wife and it would be disrespectful to reject her meal.

“Come have a sit.” Jonas called out already sitting on the dining chair with Celeb at his left side, Katherine didn’t see his wife, but she can tell that she was the one setting the meal.

Celeb pushed a chair for her and patted it, so she walked over. “Thank you.” She said and was about to sit when she heard footstep, she quickly stood up and turned with a thin smile on her face.

“Good evening, I am---“

“I already know who you are, just sit and don’t speak, you are spitting in the meal!” She shunned Katherine and set the meal down without a second glance at her.

Her words took Katherine aback, she has never been told that by anyone, no one dared shout at her, no one ever called her a freeloader, no one shuns her this way, but judging by the words that left her lips, she knew she was more like her daughter, she didn’t like her too.

“Honey---“

“Why aren’t you sitting?” She asked Katherine in a sharp voice. “Or does the food not look anything like the one your late mother prepared for you?” She asked with a frown.

“Mom, that is too harsh!” Celeb’s forehead furrowed as he glanced at Katherine that was at the verge of tears.

“Honey, you shouldn’t say those words knowing what she has gone through.” Jonas scolded his wife.

“I don’t mind saying what I want to say, I don’t want her here, I can’t accept her as part of this family no matter how much I think about it.” She said furiously and turned to Katherine. “It would be hard to live with you, so accept any treatment I give to you!” She said and started cutting the meat.

“It must be hard to have me here, I am sorry for being an inconvenience to you and your family, but---“

“I don’t want to hear your sob story, so either sit and eat or go back to your room.” She told Katherine and Jonas fed up with that hit the table and they all shuddered.