“Is that you Damien?”

The next morning, the movers came in early to get a head start. Catherine stayed with Ruby for the first half of the day, the other half was to be spent at a company party as Donovan’s plus one. At this point she was confused about her responsibilities.

Catherine found an outfit fit for the occasion in Ruby’s closet. As usual, her go to transport means was the train. She made her way to the venue.

She walked in feeling a little shy seeing as well dressed people lined the entrance. With the amount of money she spent on transportation, she was supposed to be getting weekly benefits.

“Hi,” Donovan smiled. Catherine was thrown off for a second, why was he smiling?

“Hello Donovan,” she formed a half smile. In one corner, a small group gathered around a grand piano, taking turns playing and singing classic songs that she had never heard. The soiree was a delightful blend of elegance and sophistication, a momentary escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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