MasukCatherine Van Dyke was dumped by her billionaire fiancé, Bruce Hudson, the night before their wedding. After the drama, tears, and a surprise elopement, what happened to Catherine Van Dyke? The stoic blue blood does her best to move on but a broken heart can make a woman limp for years. Catherine takes solace in her work. She has a big trial coming up and she can't let the past – no matter how much it pops up, distract her. Despite being on trial for murdering his wife, Cameron Townsend can't help but find his famed trial lawyer attractive. Catherine is a wonderful escape to forget the past. Yet, the past keeps nipping at their heels. Will Catherine let go of the hurt and pain and accept Cameron's interest in her? Will Cameron be found innocent of the crime he is accused of? Will Catherine and Cameron find a way to look past the hurt and pain they have experienced to find love again – with each other?
Lihat lebih banyakOdette's POV
“Another glass of margarita, please," sabi ko pagkatapos maubos ang naunang baso. Agad namang tumugon ang bartender at inihanda ang order ko. Inilibot ko ang paningin sa paligid, kasalukuyang nasa bar ako. Malakas ang tugtog na bumabalot sa buong lugar, karamihan ay sumasayaw sa dancefloor, ang iba naman ay umiinom at meron pa akong nakitang naghahalikan sa gilid. Napailing na lang ako. "Hey, miss,” bungad ng lalaking lumapit sakin. “Do you mind if I join you?" Agad akong umiling, “No, I don't mind." Umupo naman siya sa katabing stool ng inuupuan ko. Saktong inabot sa akin ng bartender ang order ko na agad kong kinuha. “You know, I’m quite interested in you," napalingon naman ako sa kaniya ng muli ko siyang marinig na magsalita. “I can tell based on how you stare at me earlier before approaching me,” saad ko at uminom mula sa basong hawak. He chuckled before leaning towards me, "So, you knew?” I gave him a lopsided smile, "I have eyes, you know.” "I’m just wondering why you are quietly sitting here, unlike other girls that are either making out with another man or getting wild on the dancefloor." I emptied my glass before responding, "I’m also wild, just the shy type.” Tinitigan niya muna ako bago tumawa ng bahagya, “Is that a thing?" I shrugged, “Well, you're talking to one. Wanna try me?” "I’d love to see it myself,” he dared while his gaze was still fixed at me. "What drink do you prefer?” tanong ko sa kaniya. “Anything will do." Tinawag ko ulit ang bartender, and this time, umorder naman ako ng tequila. Hindi rin naman nagtagal ng inabot niya sa akin ang baso. Bumaba ako mula sa mataas na stool na inuupuan ko at lumapit sa lalaking kausap ko, wala siyang ginawa kung hindi ay tignan at abangan ang mga galaw ko. Lumapit ako sa kaniya, ibinuka ko ang dalawang hita niya at pinuwesto ang sarili sa gitna nito. Nagulat pa siya ngunit hindi ko na binigyan pa ng pansin at ibinigay ang shot ng tequila, walang imik niyang kinuha ang baso sa kamay ko. "Drink it.” Agad niya namang sinunod ang sinabi ko at inubos ang shot sa isang inom. Nang ilapag niya ang baso sa bar counter ay saka ko naman kinuha ang asin na kasamang chaser ng tequila. I stuck out my tongue and put a pinch of salt on it, then I leaned closer to his face and wrapped my arms around his neck—provoking him to take it. He smirked, understanding what I wanted him to do, and before I knew it he closed the gap between our lips. He stared right into my eyes while I felt him slowly sucking my tongue. He then used his tongue to clean every grain of salt on mine. "Hmm, sweet and salty. I like it,” he commented after pulling away. Nginitian ko siya at inalis ang aking kamay sa leeg niya. Aalis na sana ako sa harap niya ng bigla niyang isara ang kaniyang mga hita para pigilan ako. Hinila niya ako sa beywang at mas lalong inilapit sa kaniya. I can feel the heat radiating from his body. He is now looking at me like a predator eyeing his prey, scared that even a single blink will make it disappear. My eyes suddenly widened when I felt him growing down there. I glanced at his pants before making eye contact with him again, subtly teasing him. "Someone's awake, am I right?” I grinned and slightly brushed my body onto him. He looked up, shutting his eyes, as if holding on the last string of his sanity. The veins in his neck are visible which I find sexy and turns me on. "Do you want to coax him? He's getting mad,” I can feel his hot breath when he whispers in my ears. “Well, I don't mind taming it,” I answered as I caressed his chest down to his abdomen. “Very well. Let's go,” saad niya bago tumayo mula sa kinauupuan. Hinawakan niya ako sa palapulsuhan at hinila patungo sa exit. Pagkalabas mula sa bar ay dinala niya ako sa parking lot. Naglakad kami hanggang sa tumigil sa harap ng pulang sasakyan, binuksan niya ang pinto sa backseat at pinapasok ako. Hindi rin nagtagal ay pumasok na siya, agad niya akong hinarap pagkatapos isarado ang pinto. "Is your car—” I didn't get the chance to complete my sentence when he grabbed me on both of my arms and pulled me closer to him, he shut me by claiming my lips. His kiss—it was gentle yet dominating, which intensified the heat I’m feeling inside me. My mind swirls as he continues to move his lips against mine, making me forget about the world and only focus my attention on him. I couldn't help but cling to him when I felt his tongue roam around my mouth. I shut my eyes close, feeling the fire slowly enveloping us. Stopping wasn't on our minds, but the need to catch our breath made us pull apart. I can feel his stares on me, but my eyes are fixed to his lips—glistening from the saliva we shared. It was not too long when he kissed me again, this time it was deep and demanding. It's intoxicating. I have a high alcohol tolerance but I didn't know that this man’s kisses would make me drunk. I’ve kissed so many men, but he was different. It's making me insane. He trailed kisses on my jaw until he reached my neck, I tilted my head to give him more access. He pulled down the thin strap of my dress, further exposing my shoulder and collarbone. I let out a soft moan when he sucked my skin, lightly biting it. “Let me suck you back," I didn't wait for his response and slightly pushed him back—creating a space so I could reach for his belt and unbuckled it. "You're big,” I commented, letting my hands wrapped around his thick, hard shaft. I slowly started stroking it up and down while I maintained my eye contact with him, his eyes were full of desires and thirst. “You’re such a slut, baby,” his voice was low and deep. “A good slut," I mischievously grinned at him before bending down to suck him. I started licking him from base to the tip, giving it small kisses. Then, inch by inch, I consumed his cock until it reached my throat and filled my mouth—earning a desperate groan from him. “You really take it like a good slut,” he collected the strands of my hair and gripped it like a rope, my eyes widened when he pushed my head deeper into his cock, causing me to choke. I continue to bob my head while massaging his balls—giving an equal attention to both his balls and shaft. I went for it for minutes—licking, sucking, deep throating, massaging, and stroking. "Fuck, I’m almost there, baby." I gave him one final blow before he released hot and thick ropes of cum, filling my mouth. I didn't waste any drop of it and swallow it all. I then straightened my body and looked at him, we were both panting and catching for air. He smirked and leaned closer to me, giving me another kiss. Napatigil lang kami sa aming ginagawa ng biglang mag-ring ang phone ko. Hindi ko na sana papansin ngunit sunod sunod ang naging tunog nito, dahilan upang lumayo ako ng bahagya sa lalaking kaharap at kinuha ang phone upang sagutin ang tawag. “Yes? Is there a problem?" I can feel this man’s finger circling on my waist while he reached for my neck and sucked it again. "New job, get back here.” Napamura ako sa narinig mula sa taong nasa kabilang linya. Sasagot pa sana ako ngunit binaba na niya ang tawag. Agad akong humarap sa lalaking kasama, "I’m sorry, I need to go. I have an emergency.” "Do you want me to drop you off?” he offered. Umiling ako, "No, thank you. I have my car." Nagsimula na kaming ayusin ang mga sarili. Itinaas ko ulit ang strap ng dress ko, at inayos ko ang magulong buhok. “It's disappointing that we were interrupted," saad ko habang nireretouch ang make up ko. Natawa naman siya ng bahagya, “Yeah. Should we meet again?" “Nah-uh, darling. I don't do that. But let's just hope that we meet again.” Nang maayos ko na ang sarili ay nagpaalam na ako sa kaniya at bumaba ng kotse niya. Pero bago pa man ako tuluyang umalis ay kinatok ko ang car window niya. Ilang sandali pa ay binaba niya ito at tumingin sa akin, nginitian ko naman siya. "Just so you know, I still want to ride your dick,” I said, which made him chuckle. "You will,” he responded with a grin. "Bye, handsome." Tumango na lang siya kaya’t umalis na rin ako sa harap niya. Hanggang sa makarating sa kotse ko ay siya lang ang nasa isip ko. I really hope we meet again.Christmas Eve It had been eight weeks since the shooting. Cameron’s physical therapy was going well. He had been out of the wheelchair for a week and was now walking with a cane. This year, the Van Dykes were hosting a Christmas Party at their estate. The crème de la crème of New York’s elite were in attendance.Almost everyone patted Cameron on the back saying how glad they were to see him out and about. Catherine had asked her mother to invite Angela King and Terrance. And they did come. They had a hard time mingling at first, but Mr. Townsend intervened, walking them around, making introductions. After that, they relaxed and began chit chatting with a few people. Ava had also been invited. She was chatting with various people in the room. She hadn’t come with a date even though Catherine had said she could bring one. Catherine was speaking to a potential client when Cameron whisked her away. There was a time
Catherine, Matt, and Aunt Lea Ann had left to get dinner. Cameron had just had dinner. For hospital food it wasn’t bad. He heard someone enter the room. Don and Ezekiel came around the corner. Well, shit. “Hey, cuz,” Ezekiel greeted. “We heard about what happened. We’ve been in touch with Aunt Lea Ann. She’s been keeping us abreast with your progress.” “Yeah. It was really touch and go there from what we understand,” Don said. “That’ s what I’ve been told,” Cameron said as he stared at them. He didn’t know what to think about them being here. Ezekiel he could forgive. He had been between a rock and a hard. But Don? “I’m sure you’re still pissed. I would be if I were you,” Don said. “But at the same time, I didn’t want you to think I – or rather we didn’t care about what happened to you.” “I appreciate it,” Cameron said. “I really do.” Ezekiel nodded. “Now that we k
Two days later . . . Cameron had been moved out of ICU to PCU, meaning there was no longer a visiting restriction. Catherine showed up at the hospital as soon as Mr. Townsend had called and told her. She rushed into room 309. There he was sitting up in bed watching television in a hospital gown. “Catherine,” he said with a big smile. She practically ran to him. She plopped on the bed and they immediately embraced. “Oh, my darling, Catherine. You are a sight for sore eyes,” he said over her shoulder. Catherine pulled back. Their mouths met. They lapped at each other’s lips like they were star-crossed lovers who hadn’t seen each other in six months They were both breathless by the time they were done. “Oh, Cameron, I was so . . . frightened I wouldn’t . . . oh, darling.” She kissed him again. “Mmm,” Cameron groaned as he pulled out of the kiss.
The next day . . .Catherine was at Mercy Hospital again with the Townsends. Matt was reading something on his phone as Mrs. Rushings was knitting what looked like a scarf.Catherine exhaled heavily. Cameron was still in ICU in a coma. Even though he wouldn’t know she was there or not, she wished she could see him. Then again, Mrs. Rushings and Matt probably felt the same way.“I’m going to the bathroom,” Matt announced as he stood.“All right,” his mother said.He walked away.She placed her knitting in her lap and looked at Catherine. “I’ve been in touch with Ezekiel and Don. They’re still in New York.”“Oh?”“Well, Don flew back to D.C. for a few days to check on the restaurant. When he heard, from Ezekiel that Cam had been shot he flew back and got a hotel room at the Marriot where Ezekiel is.”“I see.”“I’ve been keeping them up to date with what has been going on. They are afraid to come to the hospital because they don’t know who Harry will react to them being here.”“I can und
Martha Townsend stood at the window looking out at the rain as Lea Ann finished her part of the story. Once she finished, you could hear a pin drop in the living room. “I . . . I didn’t mean to kill the little bitch,” Mrs. Townsend bit out bitterly. “I had only planned to scar
Three months ago . . . “Would you like some tea, Martha?” Kelly asked as she glided into the kitchen of her home. “How about herbal tea? You seem agitated.” “If you were out of our lives for good, I wouldn’t be so agitated,” Martha said. Kelly whirled aro
It was after ten a.m. Sunday morning when Catherine returned to Mercy Hospital wearing a dark yellow pants suit. Lea Ann and Matt where in the ICU waiting room. It appeared they had gone home to freshen up and change clothes.“Hi. How is he?” Catherine asked as she approached.“Still in the coma,” Lea
Mercy Hospital Emergency Room Cameron had been rushed by ambulance to the hospital. Unfortunately, Catherine and the Townsends couldn’t follow immediately. The cops had split them up in separate rooms to ask them questions as to what happened. Catherine knew it was






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