Dinner date

Nicholas lips curved into a smile when he saw Catherine's text message. She was inviting him to dinner. For the first time, she was doing something like this so that made him feel at ease.

At least, this was a sign that she didn't regret what happened between them that blissful night. His heart was filled with joy and anticipation as he couldn't wait for the sun to set so he run back into the arms of the woman he loved.

He had been away from her for so long that it was already eating him up inside. Preparing for the dinner, he took extra care for the outfit he was going to wear. He really wanted to look good to her.

He picked out a navy blue suit with an exquisite looking tie to match. He took time to style his hair then he pulled out his Rolex wrist watch and then put it on. While he was putting on his jacket, Liam entered his closet.

"Wow.. you look good today. What's the occasion?" Liam asked like he didn't know about the dinner date he has with Catherine.

"Come help me with this." Nicholas answered, trying to hide the shy smile that was slowly forming on his face as he stretched out his hand to Liam.

Liam walked up to him and helped him with jacket's buttons that was on both of the wrist side.

"I wonder how this girl had you bewitched that you're actually putting this much effort in just a dinner." Liam muttered as he eyed him from head to toe in surprise.

"A single guy like you wouldn't understand the joy of being with someone you actually like." Nicholas retorted making Liam speechless.

He thought he was going to deny being in love with Catherine but he was saying straight on that he was actually in love with someone. Liam has known Nicholas for a very long time and this is the first time he's actually in love with someone. It made him act like a different.

"Who the hell are you??" Liam couldn't help but ask in surprise.

"Someone who's getting late for his date. Now, if you would excuse me, I can't keep my love waiting." Nicholas muttered as he sent Liam a wink before leaving the closet.

Liam stood motionlessly in his spot as what had just happened repeated again and again in his head.

"What the hell?"

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When I got to the restaurant, I was taken to the private room I had booked for I and Nicholas. As expected, Nicholas was already there and sitting cross legged, in an elegant manner.

I noticed how his eyes brightened when they landed on me. He stood up from his chair and walked up to me. He had a 'wow' look as he eyed me from head to toe.

"Y... you look breathtaking." He muttered unknowingly as he still couldn't take his eyes off of me.

I had taken extra care of myself today for our date. The dress I was putting on was one that he got for me some days ago. It was a beautiful blue dress that wrapped around my curves, giving me a sexy, graceful and charming look.

I stared at him and noticed the suit he was putting on. It was different from the normal black suits he usually wear all the time. He looks different and more handsome in this one.

"You look good too." I muttered and that brought him out of the trance he was in. He coughed out in embarrassment when he realised he had been caught staring at me.

He quickly regained his composure and pulled out the seat opposite his for me, like a gentleman. I muttered a small thank you and took my seat while he sat on his.

He pressed on a button and a waiter came in. He took our orders before leaving. Minutes later, he was back with our food and wine. He left after serving us.

I took a sip of the wine and relished in its great taste. The room was quiet as the only thing that could be heard was the soft tone of a peaceful melody playing outside our room, adding to the room's romantic ambiance.

I broke the silence and we started talking about unimportant things. We engaged in a light hearted banter, our conversation was playful and affectionate.

Nicholas laughed out everytime I told a lame joke. He looked so happy like a child everytime he did that. He hardly laugh this heartily in front of me. Always keeping a stoic look on but being playful fits him better.

As we wined and dined, our discussion slowly turned serious. I told him about my discoveries at work and noticed how his brows furrowed.

"With all these discoveries, taking Amara and Andrew down would be easier than I thought." I muttered, unable to hide the happiness I was feeling.

"Why don't you hold it off for now.?"" Nicholas suddenly asked making me surprised.

"Uhm... why??" I asked in confusion.

"I know you must be feeling very happy to find something as big as this but you can't act rashly. You have to find more evidence that Amara wouldn't be able to hide from." He muttered.

"Isn't this enough evidence?" I asked.

"No, not really. Her name and signature aren't the ones on the file so she could easily deny it when the time comes and your father, this might come as a huge shock to him and he might want to keep such a thing from the public."

"If he decides not to pursue it, Amara would be forewarned and it would be harder to catch later. Also, what if Amara harms your father when you try to expose her? The consequences will be dire." He explained and I went mute immediately.

I nodded in understanding as his words were starting to make sense. One wrong move from me and everything would blow up in my face. I need to take it slow and find more evidence about her crimes. My thoughts were interrupted when I felt a Nicholas' warm palm resting on mine.

"You don't have to think too much as I'm always here to support you in everything." He muttered with a reassuring smile amd I smiled back at him.

"Don't do everything by yourself. I'll help in everyday I can, starting from the paper company she's using. I'll try to get more information about it."

"Thank you so much Nicholas. I wouldn't have been able to continue with all these without your help." I said and he smiled softly.

He stood up from his seat and walked over to where I sat. He pulled me up and wrapped his hands around my waist carefully. I placed my hands on his chest as I gave him a submissive look.

"I'll always love you Catherine." He muttered before be placed his lips on mine, engaging me in a soft and passionate kiss.

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After the dinner date, Nicholas and Catherine returned back to their respective homes. Nicholas took off his suit jacket happily. He loved everything moment of their date today and wished it would continue that way for a long time.

He picked his phone and was about to call Catherine to know if she had reached home safely when he got a message from someone he never expected.

He was seething when he saw the name Rafael flashing on his screen. He was the heir to the Cathwright enterprise and he was requesting a meeting with Nicholas.

Seeing that name brought back memories that Nicholas had been trying so hard to bury. Out of anger he threw the phone across the room and it shattered into bits when it came in contact with the hard wall.