Just A Step Away

Chapter 11

Katherine's POV:

"Katherine." I stopped walking and turned around to see the person who called out my name. And there he was, Adam Moore Wilson again. I smiled at my newly good friend and instead of walking towards my next class, I made my way towards him.

"Hey." I greeted him.

"Hi. Are you okay?" He asked while putting his one hand in his pocket and rubbed his head with other hand. Maybe his question refers to Darwin.

But I was not ready to tell him anything further of what I have already told him. I mean, first I wanted to clear everything with Aunt Marie and then I would tell him.

"Umm yeah." I averted my gaze from him and looked at the ground while lying. I'm a terrible liar.

"Well, take as much time as you want but keep this in mind Kathie that I'll be at one call away from you. Okay?" damn. He caught my lie. I laughed awkwardly and nodded my head.

"Umm Adam. What about our assignment? I think we should start working on that. First we have to decide our venue for the function and then the orphan age where we will donate the money." I changed the topic.

"Yeah I was thinking about that too. But from where should we start?" he was as clueless as I was for the project.

"I'll think about that and then inform you. Okay?"

"Okay." he said.

"Adam I'm getting late for my class. So we'll talk later? Bye." I said in urgency because I was indeed getting late for my next class.

"Definitely. Bye." he gave one of his signature smile and said.

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"You're going on the biggest charity event and you don't want to buy a new dress?" Rosaline said in a dramatic tone.

"Rose I have loads of dresses. I really don't need a new one." I said and lied on my bed.

"I am not asking you Kathie. Just get ready and we are going for a shopping. And my girl, THAT IS FINAL."

"Gosh. You're so stubborn." I whined in annoyance.

"I know girl. Now go and get ready." she eyed me one last time to dare me to refuse her. But who can say 'no' to her.

"Fine."

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"You have made me try 25 dresses and you don't like a single dress?" I was beyond tired. We have looked in dozens of shops but Rosaline doesn't approve any dress.

"Rose I am too tired and hungry. Let's eat something." I pouted to convince her but she was not even looking at me.

"OH MY GOD." she put a hand on her mouth and said.

"what?" I asked in confusion.

"I think I found a perfect dress for you. Oh my God darling, you'll look gorgeous in this dress." I looked at the way her eyes were glued and Holy Christ. That dress was perfect. I was more excited to try that dress than to attend a charity event.

"I love this gown." I admire myself after wearing that gown. It is hugging my curves perfectly. I always knew that I am beautiful but this dress makes me look prettier.

"Now we can surely eat something." Rosaline said from behind and gave me a wide smile. I laughed on her and nodded.

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"Mom I'm back." I shouted as soon as I entered home.

"Got your dress?" mom asked.

"Yes." I gave her my biggest smile and she got it that I have found what I wanted for myself.