House Of Love

"Chapter One"

Katarina's POV

"I should have known that this would happen. I haven't seen it coming." Katarina said while looking at the skies above.

She's standing by the window, while her friend Jk is walking towards her. He's the childhood friend of Katarina since grade school. The two of them are the bestest of friends. They grew together, went to the same school, and even have the same interest in life.

Until one day, an unexpectable thing happened that changed everything.
Katarina fell secretly inlove with Jk. She was scared to tell her best friend the truth because Jk was currently in-love with someone else.

Jk hugged her from behind and told her; "It's not your fault though. It's his fault. He was the one who betrayed you and stabbed your back. Don't think about it any longer. Okay? Just chill."

Katarina breathed deeply and sighed then answered. " Okay, okay. You really know how to calm me with times like this. So ahm, do you want anything to eat? I have lots to offer from my fridge."

Jk loosened his arms for Katarina to move freely out of his embrace. Katarina went to the kitchen and prepare some sandwich and juice for the two of them.

While they're eating, the doorbell rings. Jk automatically stands up and went to the door. He opened the door wide to let Mr and Mrs. Petrova to come in. They are Katarina's parents.

Katarina was shocked. She doesn't expect her parents to come at her place without giving her notice. She stood up and gave them each a brief embrace.

"Your dad and I decided to come over here and check on you. I guess by the looks of you that you're okay. You have Jk here with you." Mrs. Frances Petrova said while giving Jk a glance.

"Oh come on dear, don't give that kind of glance to your daughters' best friend." said Mr. Mikhail Petrova to his wife. He looked around and said; "Nice place sweety. You have the same taste in furniture as your mom. Oh well, we won't stay long. We wanted to see you so we agreed that we drop by." Mr. Mikhail Petrova said.

"Thanks dad. Come and sit with us for a bit. I'll make some tea for you." Katarina replied to her father.

"Jk will you please help me in the kitchen?" She smiled at Jk before she walk directly to the kitchen. Jk followed after her.

"Kat I think I better go. Your moms presence makes me feel uncomfortable. I can come back anytime for you." Jk said while putting some water in the kettle.

"Jk please stay. I'm not comfortable either. I wish it was only dad who came." Katarina answered.

"Okay, as you wish my dear friend." said Jk.

Few minutes later, Katarina and Jk went back together in the living room and served tea to Katarina's parents. The four of them talked for awhile. Mr. Petrova inquiring Jk about his parents.

After awhile Katarina's parents stood up and said; "Thank you for the wonderful time together, but I'm afraid my dear that your mom and I need to go now. We have a plane to catch. We'll see you again soon." said her father.

"Well then, I need to say bye for now my dear. Thank you for the chitchat." her mom said then wink.

Jk on the contrary offered to stay for a bit longer. "Thank you for dropping by mom and dad. You guys take care on your way. Promise I'll visit you soon enough." Katarina hugged and kissed her parents, then accompany them to the door.

When they're already gone, she went back in with a sigh of relief. Beyond everyone's knowledge, Katarina belonged to the most Elite Circle of families. Although for her, she want life simple as it can be.

Simple place, simple clothing, in short nothing extravagant. Her thoughts were flying when Jk tap her shoulder and smiled.

"I know what you're thinking. So please stop stressing yourself. You know what? I think you already need some rest. I'll go ahead and come back here tomorrow to check on you." Katarina smiled back and said "Yeah I think you're right. I need some rest. Thank you very much."

Katarina walked Jk to the door. Jk embrace her and whisper "Be brave. I'll be here for you no matter what. Rest well okay?" He kissed her on her forehead and went on his way home.

Katarina closed the door. She doesn't know what to feel about what Jk whispered to her. She told herself "Kat don't you dare put a meaning to it. He is dating someone already. He's just a friend. Stop your illusion girl."

She went to her room, grab some clothes from her closet and walk directly to the bathroom. After taking a hot shower, she got dressed and dry her hair.

Katarina went to bed and took off to a sweet dream. A dream she would wish to come true.

*End Chapter 01*