The Billionaire's Lost Love

18

" Have a nice day miss . " Katherine gave the blonde girl a warm smile, and collected her credit card and her bags from the billing counter. She pulled out her phone from the purse and dialed Hunter as she walked out of the store.

" Where are you? " she demanded as she scanned the streets for her car.

" I'm sorry miss, there's a traffic jam here. And it would take a while." Hunter replied.

She sighed " It's alright I will take a cab. " She hung up and started walking towards the main street when a sleek black car pulled in front of her.

" We meet again love. " Ashton commented with a bright smile on his face.

" Don't call me that. " she snapped at him.

" Need a ride? " he asked as he scanned the bags in her hand.

" I would rather walk home. " she snapped at him.

" Get in the car Katherine. " Ashton commanded making her roll her eyes at him.

" Nope. " she replied stubbornly.

" Get in the car Katherine. " He repeated himself.

" No I won't. "

" Get in the car Katherine or else... "

" Else what? " she challenged. But instead of replying he started honking, grabbing the attention of the people around.

" What the hell is wrong with you? " Katherine hissed as she covered her ears.

" Get in the car and I will stop. " she scanned the crowd and noticed everyone staring at them.

" Fine. " She replied and quickly got into the car

" Good girl. " He winked at her.

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" Where the hell are you taking me? " Katherine yelled as she realised they were driving in the wrong direction.

" Home. " he replied without taking his eyes off the road.

" My home is in the opposite direction "

" I didn't say we are going to your place. " he grinned at her. Katherine's eyes went wide.

" Where the hell are we going Ashton? " she demanded.

" My parents place. " He coolly replied.

" Wait a sec. Are you telling me we are meeting your parents? " she replied in horror.

" Calm down princess. They don't bite." he replied with a chuckle.

" Are you crazy? I'm not dressed appropriately. " She replied pointing at her denim shorts and tank top.

" It's alright they are going to love you anyways. " He winked at her.

They pulled into the elegant drive way of the Wallworks mansion. For some unknown reason the place looked extremely familiar to her.

" Why do I feel like I have been here before? " she asked in confusion.

" May be you have been here before. " he shrugged.

" Now stop asking questions and come let's go. They are waiting for us. " he continued as he dragged her into the mansion.

" Oh my god! Ashton baby I missed you so much. " Monica ( His Mom) chirped happily as she pulled him into a hug.

Ashton rolled his eyes. " We met two days back Mom."

" What? I can't miss my baby? " Her eyes went wide when she noticed Katherine.

" Adri... Oh sorry. You must be Katherine? " Katherine gave her a small smile.

" Nice to meet you Mrs Wallworks. "

" Call me Monica honey. " She gave her a warm smile.

" Nice house Mrs- sorry Monica. " Katherine commented as she admired the place.

" Oh thank you dear. I'm glad you like it. "

" What about the others? Are they here too? " Ashton interrupted.

" All are not like you Ashton. Some people do come on time. " Aidan snapped at his brother.

" Well, hello to you too brother. " Ashton snapped back at him.

" Enough boys. " Monica snapped at her sons and turned her attention to Katherine.

" Don't mind them honey. And this is my younger son Aidan." Aidan instantly offered his hand.

" Nice to meet you Katherine. " he grinned at her.

" Nice to meet you too. " Katherine gave him a sweet smile.

" Come on honey let me introduce you to the others. " Monica led her to the kitchen with the boys trailing right behind them.

" Katherine, this is my husband Antony. " Monica introduced as she pointed to a older version of Ashton.

" Pleasure to meet you Mr Wallworks. " she smiled at him.

" Pleasure is all mine." he gave her a warm smile.

" And this is my daughter Megan. " she pointed out at a beautiful dark haired girl who was starting at Katherine with her mouth wide open.

" Megan. " Monica nudged her shoulder.

" I missed you so much. " Megan replied as she pulled Katherine into a bone crushing hug.

" Mom can I talk to you for a second? " Ashton interrupted as he dragged his mother out of the kitchen.

" What the hell is wrong Mom ? Haven't you told Megan about Katherine? "

" Yes I did tell her Ashton. And she had agreed to behave."

" Then why did she act like she just saw a ghost? "

" She's a child Ashton. "

" She's 21" Ashton snapped at her.

" Now enough of this. Let's get inside before she gets more suspicious "

" See there they are . " Antony stated as he watched his wife and son return.

" I was wondering if you would like to stay for dinner? " Monica asked katherine hopefully.

" I...I.. " she stuttered.

" We have other plans Mom." Ashton interrupted.

" Hmmm..some other day? " Megan offered.

" Of course. " Katherine smiled.

" Katherine can I have a word with you? " Ashton gave his mother a confused look.

" yeah sure " She replied as she followed her out of the kitchen.

" Come. " Monica gestured to follow her.

" What did you want to discuss with me? " Katherine asked.

" Close your eyes and give me your hand." Monica instructed. Katherine closed her eyes and stretched her hand. She could feel something cold being placed on her wrist.

Katherine slowly opened her eyes and gasped. " It's beautiful. " she replied admiring the simple but elegant diamond bracelet.

" I can't take this Monica . I'm sorry. "

" You know who it belongs to ? "

" No." Katherine shook her head.

" It belongs to her Katherine. "

" You mean Adriana? " Monica nodded.

" I have not seen him smile for years Katherine. But when you are around he looks happy. And I have this feeling that you could bring back the light in his life. This bracelet meant a lot to her Katherine. "

" But Monica.... "

" No Katherine. Wear it at least for her. " She pleaded.

" Ok fine I will wear it." Monica pulled her into a hug.

" Thank you so much Katherine. It means a lot. "