My Only Love

Chapter 1

Nate just had enough time to reach his apartment to prepare for his date with Kate. The overtime which was suppose to be only for half a day stretched to almost 4 pm where revision after revision were done on the briefs and the counter affidavit. Having a perfectionist for a boss drove Nate crazy. He was learning a lot but he was dog tired most of the time feeling all the muscle aches in his body. His back most of all scrunched in the computer most of the day where he had typed almost 500 pages.

His bed looked inviting to Nate, it would make all his fatigue go away he knew. But he wanted to see Kate, be with her. Nate looked forward to their weekends together, a respite from the long week ahead of him where he had 3 major exams and a research paper to do. To top off the pressures at work. They were working on a big case now, a big time pharmaceutical company which was a critical client of the company. Nate needed all the focus he could get.

He rubbed his back instead. It was hurting badly but he tried to ignore it. All he wanted was to see Kate and all the aches would disappear. She inspired him in so many ways to strive hard in his studies and make good in his work. This he was doing for Kate, knowing with all the hard work he would have all his dreams in time. Be a successful lawyer and offer Kate a solid future as his wife. He would try to lavish all that he could give. The things he could not offer her now.

Nate was positive this year. This was the year of telling Kate the truth of what was really in his heart. Praying that she too would also love him the same way. Not as a dear friend but someone to love. He smiled to himself feeling buoyed in spirit. He just hoped that Kate would learn to read and see between the lines. Nate was doing things subtly in the significant looks he gave her, always finding the excuse to hold her. Wishing that she would finally be aware of his feelings and see him in a different light. Those thoughts kept him going, as he quickly prepared to meet Kate.

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Kate liked what she saw in the mirror. Pink looked really good on her. Seeing herself in a pin striped pink shift that hugged her figure completely. She even placed a little make up, tinged with a light application of eye shadow and a shimmery lip gloss that did wonders to her lips. She wondered why she took extra pains to make herself beautiful. Nate was just her best friend and not a boyfriend. But lately she was uptight whenever they would go out and be alone together. Nate was all touchy these days, always finding ways and means to hold her close and kiss her. Nate was naturally affectionate and tender but Kate felt it was different this time and it created an uptightness in her. Cause deep inside she was enjoying this intimacy and since they were just merely friends she knew she should not feel that way.

Nate was right on time as the doorbell rang. Kate caught sight of his jeep as it parked in front of her house. She again checked herself, her cheeks were flushed. Her subtle makeup even did wonders to her face.

His expression as he saw her gave goose bumps to her skin. He looked enthralled, looking at her with admiration taking the sight of her. His ocean blue eyes appreciatively looking at her as he broke into his most boyish dimpled grin.

Wow, what a sight for sore eyes! Makes all the aching bones disappear.

You look really pretty Katie. He said it softly but his eyes mirrored all his appreciation.

Nate looked tired she thought. But she always liked what she saw in Nate and no matter how tired he was from a long day, he was still as good looking as ever in his black blazer and white long sleeves dress shirt and tight fitting jeans that hugged his lean muscular frame. He looked sexy to Kate. She guessed no one would be as good looking as Nate ever.