Katherina had never seen Harrison in such a state before. He was usually so composed and in control, but tonight he was a mess. She helped him through the front door of her house, supporting his weight as he struggled to stay upright. She wasn't sure what had happened, but she knew she had to help him.
Katherina asked Harrison where he lived in the taxi, but he couldn't seem to get his words out. He kept mumbling and his words were slurred and unsteady gait an indication that he had had too much to drink.With great effort, Katherina managed to half-drag, half-carry Harrison into her bedroom. He was still mumbling incoherently, and she wondered if he was delirious. She finally got him onto the bed, and then, overcome with exhaustion, she collapsed next to him.Katherina looked at Harrison, and was shocked to see that he was actually smiling. He looked completely out of it, his eyes glassy and unfocused. But there was no doubt about it - he was definitely smiling. Was he actually enjoying this? She felt a strange mix of confusion and annoyance, and she wanted to shake him to try to wake him up. But then she decided against it.As Katherina lay there next to Harrison, she realized that she was feeling something more than confusion and annoyance. She felt a strange sense of connection to this man, despite the fact that she barely knew him. She found herself studying his features, his strong jaw and thick dark hair. He really was a fine man.As she looked into Harrison's eyes, she noticed that his gaze was now fixed on her. They were locked in a strange moment of connection, even though he was still clearly inebriated. She knew that this was probably just the alcohol talking, but she couldn't deny that there was something magnetic about this man. She couldn't stop staring at him, and she felt herself getting lost in his gaze.As he looked into her eyes, Harrison reached out and placed his hand on her cheek. His touch was soft, but firm. His hand was warm against her skin, and she could feel his thumb gently caressing her. She felt a jolt of electricity run through her body, and she couldn't look away from him. His eyes were filled with emotion, and she felt herself getting lost in them."Please, stay. I need you." Harrison said his voice quiet and soft.As Katherina watched, Harrison's eyes began to flutter closed. His breathing slowed, and he drifted off to sleep. She sat there for a moment, not sure what to do. She felt a mixture of emotions - compassion, concern, and a little bit of fear.It makes sense that Katherina wouldn't take Harrison's words too seriously, since he was drunk when he said them. But at the same time, she couldn't help but wonder if there was some truth to what he said. Perhaps he was just expressing something that he couldn't say when he was sober. Or maybe it was all just the alcohol talking. Either way, Katherina was left feeling a bit conflicted.Katherina pulled off Harrison's shoes and socks, then covered him with a blanket. She went into the kitchen and made herself a simple meal. She wasn't in the mood for anything fancy, just something to fill her stomach and keep her going. She ate quickly.As she finished her meal, Katherina's thoughts turned to her fiancee. How would he feel if he knew she had brought a man home? Would he be understanding, or would he be upset?Katherina let the thought drift away, knowing that she had done nothing wrong. She knew in her heart that she wasn't being immoral by bringing Harrison to her apartment. They were just friends, and she wasn't doing anything inappropriate with him. She trusted herself and her own moral compass, and knew that what she was doing was not wrong.The next morning, Katherina went in to check on Harrison. She quietly opened the door to the spare bedroom, where Harrison was still sleeping soundly. She didn't want to wake him, but she needed to make sure he was okay. She tiptoed into the room and stood over his bed, observing his sleeping form.Her eyes fell on Harrison's phone, which was sitting on the nightstand next to the bed. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of curiosity, and she wondered if she should take a look at it. After all, she was just trying to make sure he was okay, and checking his phone might give her some insight into his state of mind. So, she reached out and took the phone in her hand, wondering what she might find.Katherina's heart sank as she saw that the phone was locked, and she knew there was no way to get past the password. She considered trying to guess the password, but she knew that was futile.Katherina held the phone up to Harrison's face, hoping that the facial recognition would recognize him and unlock the phone.She froze as Harrison's hand suddenly shot out and grabbed her wrist. She looked at him in shock, and saw that his eyes were open. He looked at her with a mixture of confusion and curiosity, and she felt her heart race. Then, without warning, he pulled her down so that she was lying on top of him, her face inches from his. She could feel his breath on her skin, and she was suddenly very aware of how close they were.Katherina's mind was racing, and she couldn't think of what to say. She had never been in such a situation before, and she felt completely out of her depth. She tried to speak, but all that came out was a strangled, "Umm..."Harrison looked at her with amusement, and then his lips curled into a smile."Are you okay?" he asked, his voice low and gentle."I... I..." Katherina stammered, unable to form a coherent thought.Harrison looked at Katherina with a mixture of curiosity and amusement. He couldn't figure out why she was acting so strange, but he decided to try and get to the bottom of it. In a teasing tone, he said,"You're being very mysterious, Katherina. Spill the beans - what's going on?"He waited for her to respond, but she just looked at him with wide eyes, as if she was a deer caught in the headlights.Katherina's heart was pounding so hard that she thought it might burst out of her chest. She could feel Harrison's breath on her face, and she was acutely aware of every inch of his body that was pressed against hers. She could feel the warmth of his skin, and she was filled with a strange mixture of fear and exhilaration. What was happening to her?Harrison looked into Katherina's eyes and said, "We're married, you know. There's no need to be shy or embarrassed around me. You can tell me anything, and I'll always be there for you"Katherina's mind was reeling. She couldn't believe that Harrison remembered their conversation from the night before. She had assumed that his memories were distorted by the alcohol he had consumed, but it seemed that he remembered everything. She didn't know what to say or do. How could she explain her behavior? She felt like she was caught in a web of lies, and she didn't know how to escape.Harrison's voice was calm and steady as he asked, "When did we get married? I know it happened, but I can't remember the details. Can you tell me what happened?"Katherina's heart was pounding in her chest, and she felt like she was going to pass out. She didn't know what to say. Should she lie and try to cover up the truth, or should she come clean and tell him the whole story?As Katherina looked into Harrison's eyes, she could see that something was terribly wrong. He didn't just have a gap in his memory - he had completely forgotten everything. His entire life's memory was gone in just one night.Katherina's mind was racing, trying to make sense of what had happened. How could Harrison have lost his memory so suddenly? Was it possible that something traumatic had happened, or was there a medical explanation? She tried to think back to the previous night, but everything was a blur. She couldn't remember anything that might have caused such a sudden loss of memory.She tried to focus on the previous night, but her thoughts kept getting jumbled. Nothing was making sense. She had so many questions, but no answers. The one question that kept coming back to her was, "How?" How could Harrison have lost his memory so quickly? There had to be an explanation, but she couldn't think of one. She was beginning to feel overwhelmed and confused."Katherina's voice was shaky as she asked, "Do you remember anything from your life before you woke up here? Can you tell me anything about yourself?"She was trying to keep her tone gentle and calm, but she was also filled with worry and concern. She didn't know what to do next, but she knew that she had to find out more about what had happened to Harrison.With a confused look on his face, Harrison responded, "I don't remember anything. I can't remember who I am, where I'm from, or anything about my life. It's like my memory has been wiped clean. The only thing I remember is your face, and that's only because I'm looking at you right now."This time, her tone was calm and inquisitive"I know this is probably a difficult question, but I really need to understand how you remember my name.""I honestly don't know how I know your name. I just know that it's Katherina. It's the only thing that feels certain to me. Everything else is hazy and confusing. I'm not trying to trick you, I just
Julie placed a hand on Katherina's shoulder and gave her a gentle shake. "Hey, are you okay?" she asked, her voice full of concern. "You look like you've seen a ghost."Katherina hesitated. She wasn't sure if she should tell Julie everything that had happened, especially since so much of it was based on her own suspicions and assumptions. Katherina blinked a few times and looked up at Julie. "I... I don't know what's going on," she said, her voice shaky. "Everything seems so strange right now."As Katherina tried to explain what was going on, she found herself thinking, "This can't be the same Harrison that I know. It has to be someone else. Or maybe I'm going crazy."But a small part of her couldn't shake the feeling that it really was Harrison, and he really had lost his memory. And if that was true, it meant that she had been lying to the man who would be inheriting the company she works with in the future.Katherina's mind was racing with possibilities. "What if the man in the ph
Katherina forced a smile and said, "So even if I've been lying to you, you're still willing to start over?" She was half-joking, but also curious to see how he would respond. He looked at her, his expression unreadable. Finally, he said, "Yes, I am. I want to get to know the real you, without any baggage from the past. Is that okay with you?"Harrison's eyes were full of warmth as he spoke. "I don't care about the past," he said. "I just want to be with you now. I want to get to know the real you, without any preconceptions or expectations. Can we do that?" Katherina's thoughts were racing as she considered Harrison's offer. "I'll stay with him until he gets his memory back," she thought to herself. "I'll help him recover, and then I'll tell him the truth. He deserves to know the truth." She took a deep breath and looked him in the eyes, nodding her head. "Yes, that's okay with me," she said.Katherina had completely forgotten about her boyfriend who was currently in the city of love
Katherina's heart was racing as Harrison's lips lingered on hers. But just as she was starting to get lost in the moment, she pulled away, breaking the kiss. She looked up at Harrison, her eyes wide with surprise. "I'm sorry," she said, her voice trembling. "Why don't you go ahead and get some rest," she said. "I still have some work I need to finish up. I'll see you in the morning." "Oh right" he uttered trying to hide his disappointment and turned to leave. Harrison turned back to her before he left, reaching out to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. "Don't stay up too late," he said, his voice low and husky. "You need your rest too." Katherina felt her heart flutter at his touch, and she manged to smile as he walked away. But as soon as he was gone, she felt a wave of loneliness wash over her.She couldn't sleep that night. She tossed and turned on the couch, her mind racing with thoughts of Harrison and the way he had made her feel. The kiss had taken Katherina by surprise.
As Katherina tried to find the words to explain herself, she realized that maybe it was time to tell Harrison the truth, maybe it was time to let him out of her life without causing her grief. Maybe she'd finally find peace again after telling him the truth. "There's something else you should know," she said, her voice trembling. "Before you lost your memory, we weren't married." Harrison's eyes widened and his hand fell to his side. "What?" he asked, his voice full of disbelief. "What do you mean?"Katherina took a deep breath, and as she began to speak, she rested her hand against her temple. Her fingertips lightly grazed her skin, and she felt a tingling sensation as she took a moment to gather her thoughts. "I'm not sure where to start," she said, her voice soft. "But I guess I'll just start from the beginning." Harrison nodded, his eyes never leaving her face.Katherina took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. "When you woke up," she said, "you thought that we were
Harrison's soft lips brushed against Katherina's temple, sending a shiver down her spine. Then he moved to her eye, his lips barely touching the skin as he moved down to her cheek. She could feel her heart pounding in her chest as he moved to her nose, and then to her chin. Finally, he reached her neck, planting a soft kiss on her neck and she felt a rush of warmth spread through her body.Katherina let out a soft gasp as Harrison's lips touched her neck, and she felt a tingle of excitement. She could feel his breath on her skin, and she leaned into him, wanting to feel more of his touch. Katherina felt her cheeks flush, and she knew her body was reacting in ways she didn't expect. She was never one to get swept up in the moment, but with Harrison, it was different. She felt her heart racing and her breath quickening. She wasn't sure what to do next, but she knew she didn't want this moment to end."Why are you being so sweet?" Katherina asked, her voice full of wonder. She was still
The tension in the room was thick, and no one seemed to know what to do. Finally, Katherina broke the silence. "Andrew," she said, her voice weak and trembling. "I... I can explain..." Andrew just stood there, his expression stony. Finally, he spoke, his voice icy and cold. "I don't think you need to explain anything," he said. "I think I get the picture." He turned on his heel and walked out the door, slamming it behind him.In a panic, Katherina leapt to her feet, shoving Harrison aside. She ran to the door and flung it open, but it was too late. Andrew was already down the street way, and he was walking quickly, his head down. Katherina stood there, frozen, her heart pounding in her chest. She had no idea what to do next. She was in a complete state of panic.A million questions swirled through Katherina's mind. How long had Andrew been standing there? Had he seen the whole thing? What was he thinking? When did he get back from Paris? She felt like she was going to be sick. Her he
No, Rina," Harrison said, his voice determined. "I'm not going to leave you alone. I'm going to stay with you through this, no matter what. You don't have to go through this alone." Katherina turned to look at him, her eyes filled with tears. She had never seen him so determined before. "Please Harrison, please leave me alone, stay out of my life. I am tired already" she asked, her voice shaky. "I'm not going anywhere," Harrison said, his voice full of conviction. "No matter what happens, I'm not going to leave you alone. You're my wife, and I'm not going to abandon you. You can't get rid of me that easily." He smiled at her, trying to lighten the mood. But he was serious about his words. He would never leave Katherina, no matter how hard things got. He would always be there for her.As Harrison wrapped his arms around Katherina, she resisted, trying to push him away. But he held on tight, not letting her pull away. "It's okay," he said, his voice soothing. "I'm not going to hurt yo