Just A Step Away

Chapter 12

Katherine POV:

I woke up with a huge smile on my face. Last night was continuously replaying in my mind. I mean it was for the first time that we talked normally like old Times.

But yes, I was suspicious about his wounds. How did he get those? In which activity Darwin was involved? There were so many questions in my mind. But I was going to clear them all.

With that thought in my mind, I stepped out from bed. After taking a quick shower, I brushed my teeth and got ready for the breakfast.

"Good morning everyone." I greeted to everyone.

"Good morning princess." dad replied.

"Someone is looking happy today." Walter rolled his eyes and said.

"Yes baby brother, someone is indeed happy." I said with a small laugh, on which mom and dad smiled.

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When I finished my breakfast, I walked back in my room. As I sat on the couch near my window, my gaze eventually moved to his window and there I saw Darwin sleeping shirtless. His face was looking so carefree and relaxed. I was busy in admiring him when someone put a hand on my shoulder.

"Its bad manners to check someone out when they are sleeping." said none other than Rosaline.

"Saying the one who check boys out even in her dreams." I said back and closed the window. Mainly because I didn't want Rose to drool on my man. I'm an over possessive bitch.

"Umm now that is something really true." we both laughed on that.

"So how come you're here at this time?" I asked while checking my notifications on Facebook and instagram.

"I thought I should help you in getting ready for the charity event." she said with a wink.

"Of course." I laughed on her enthusiasm.

"So, have you talked with Aunt Marie about Darwin?" Rose asked while lying on my bed.

"Actually no. She was out of town and came back yesterday at night." I said.

"So you're going to talk with her today?" she asked.

"Yup. After the charity event." I said with a nod.

For a while we got busy in gossiping about random topics until Rose decided that I should start getting ready for the event.

Rose took the makeup department and started doing wonders on my face. After doing her work, she admired her art and I smiled on the way I was looking. I tied my hair in a neat bun. I change my clothes and wore a red gown which I bought with Rose the other day.

And damn! I looked gorgeous.

"You're looking beautiful Katherine." Rose said while admiring me from head to toe. I smiled at my reflection too.

"Katherine come down if you're ready." mom shouted from downstairs.

"Coming mom." Rose handed me heals and I wore it before moving downstairs.

"Oh my God. Darling, you're going to break millions of heart today." My mom said dramatically.

I smiled on her comment while dad came and engulfed me in his bear hug.

"You are looking so beautiful, princess." my dad whispered.

We were having a family moment when someone cleared his throat for attention. We jerked our head to see the intruder. And there he was standing in all his glory.