My Only Love

Chapter 42

Nate sang a happy tune as he got ready to go into the shower. Today was the day he had long been waiting for. It was Harvard's Grand Foundation Day which was only celebrated once every five years. It was a very special strictly formal affair which was to be held in the Harvard Law School's Grand Auditorium where they had transformed the whole place for the special occasion. The culmination of his hard work. The long hours of studying was not in vain and later would be the fruits of his labour.

He was going to be with Kate. Just the mere mention of her name brought a smile to his face. Still loving her with all his heart. She had been so caring towards him especially ever since his time in the hospital. Constantly checking up on him making sure he was taking care of his health and not overdoing himself. It was difficult going back to the usual routine. Work was raining down on him. He also had a lot of catching up to do in his studies trying to make up for the one week he lost. He felt over fatigue overcome him by the end of the day. He got tired easily. He knew it would still take some time before he can get his strength back fully. One day at a time.

Nate looked at the brand new black suit he had tailor made. It was very expensive and it fitted him so perfectly.This was by far his most expensive suit. Normally he was not the type to spend on lavished clothes but tonight was one exception. This night was going to be special. He wanted to look good for Kate. To have her as her date. To show her off to his friends at Harvard Law. He automatically looked at his watch. He groaned he had to get ready and freshen up. He didn't want to be late picking up Kate as he sang again entering the shower. Feeling on high singing his own off key rendition of "You" by Karen Carpenter.

Kate surveyed herself in the mirror seeing her reflection. Was she really looking at herself? She looked striking and sophisticated in the green emerald one sided gown she bought grazing her arm with little silver beads along the outline of the strap accentuated with the slim silver beaded belt that went with it. She and Shelly had shopped together trying to find the perfect formal attire to wear for Nate's Harvard affair. The greencoloring brought out her eyes as she pinned her hair with studded clips and just a wisp of bangs that grazed her forehead against the soft cascade of her honey blond curls. The gown itself hugged her figure completely a hint of cleavage can also be seen that was sexy but becoming.

She felt jittery almost wondering what it would be like. In all Nate's years as a student it was the first time they had this formal function and she felt excited herself. She wanted to be there for Nate to be with him. Give her support all the way. He had been through so much and today was his day of glory. She could just imagine the awards he would have. Nate was always an achiever. He excelled in everything he did and tonight Kate knew was no exception. Even if he wasn't saying anything being so down to earth about the whole thing.

The doorbell rang interrupting her thoughts. She knew it would be Nate he was always punctual. Will he like her outfit? She thought smiling to herself as she glanced again at herself in the hallway mirror. She was always like that whenever Nate was concerned feeling like a nervous giddy school girl.

She answered the doorbell on the fourth ring trying not to appear too excited. Kate was not prepared however at the impact of seeing Nate as they looked at each other with open admiration in boththeir eyes. He was exceptionally good looking that night in a very expensive looking black suit that fitted the contours of his lean muscular built. The suit even emphasized his broad shoulders and chest. He had his dark hair sleek back with just a lock of his hair slightly falling over his forehead as his eyes danced with adoration as he looked at her. His ocean blue eyes smiling at her boyishly with his killer dimples. How devastatingly handsome he looked she could not help but stare at him in appreciation.