14 Mike and Catherine

Mike and Catherine went to the parking lot and sat in her car. Mike took the authority to drive since Catherine was in no condition to drive. She might be so tired as when we sat in the car she just rested her head on the seat back and closed her eyes. After 30 minutes they reached her penthouse.

Mike looked at her and said " Hey Catherine...We have reached. Go inside. I will park the car..."

Catherine still with closed eyes said " no...I want to be with you. "

Mike looked at her and smiled. He replied "ok..ok...So let's just drive the car to the parking and then I will take you inside."

"Ummm…Yes...Fine…"

They went into the penthouse's parking lot to park the car. Post which Mike came out of the car. Catherine was still sitting in the car.

Mike shook her shoulders "Hey Catherine. we are in the parking lot. Get out of the car."

Catherine still with closed eyes mumbled "No...Lift me and take me to the bedroom."

Mike grew a bit annoyed and told " Catherine this is not funny."

Catherine now opened her eyes and said "If you will not lift me and take me to the bedroom I will sleep here in the car."

Mike sighed "Alright."

Mike lifted Catherine in his arms and took her inside the house to her bedroom.

He put her into the bed and started to leave.

Catherine held his hands.

"Where do you think you are going?" she asked

"It's late. I am leaving for my apt."

"Please stay till I sleep."

Mike agreed as he knew there is no point in arguing with her.

Catherine shifted to the other side and asked him to sit beside her. Mike sat on her bed. She started singing "Broken angel".

"Catherine try to get some sleep."

"I don't feel sleepy...I feel lonely and broken. No one loves me."

"Catherine you are tired. Try to get some sleep."

"I am not feeling so well."

Suddenly Catherine get up from the bed and went towards the bathroom. In a few seconds, Mike could hear her vomit sound. He knew she is fully drunk. He waited for her but now he could not hear any vomit sound. He can hear the shower sound now.

Mike went inside the bathroom and saw Catherine standing below the shower in her clothes getting drenched. Her face was emotionless but he can see hurt and pain in her eyes.

"Catherine what are you doing? You will get sick. "

He shouted running towards her.

Mike moved closer to her trying to turn off the shower faucet which is located behind her. She looked at him and hugged him instantly. Mike could feel her pain. Both were standing below the shower drenched hugging each other. Mike could see her tears even in the running water. He want to take all her pain. So he didn't know what came to his mind but he kissed her passionately on her lips. She hesitated first but then kissed him back. After the kiss break, she turned off the shower faucet. She looked at him and said "I am sorry Mike. Your clothes are wet because of me. Take this bathrobe and wrap it around. I will check for some spare clothes."

"Your clothes are wet too Catherine. You will catch a cold."

"Life has given more deadly diseases to me. Cold is nothing. " She said exiting the bathroom.

Mike changed from his clothes to the bathrobe and came out of the bathroom. He saw a pair of tracks and a t-shirt kept on the bed. He looked for Catherine but she was not in the room.

Mike changed into the track and t-shirt and came out of the room. He searched for Catherine. He went to the other room but she was not there either. He came downstairs and saw Catherine in the kitchen. Catherine has changed into fresh dry clothes.

"Hey, Catherine what are you doing?"

"Making hot chocolate for both of us."

"Let me make it for us. you cannot even stand straight."

"But..."

"No buts..."

Mike took the chocolate container from her and kept it aside. He then lifted her and made her sit on the parallel kitchen countertop and started making hot chocolate.

Catherine said in a casual tone " I need 2 tbsp of sugar."

"2 tbsp? It's already chocolate. "

"what can I say. I have sweet tooth." She chuckled.

Mike took the cup of hot chocolate and handed it to Catherine.

"Here"

"Thanks"

"Hey let's go to the terrace." She said instantly.

"At this time?"

"Trust me there is nothing better than looking at stars on a night sipping hot chocolate." Mike saw a twinkle in her eyes as she said this.

Mike thought for a minute and then said " Actually there is."

Catherine raised her brow.

"What?"

"just gimme 10 mins and be here in the kitchen. Don't move till I say." Mike said moving towards the living room.

"What are you gonna do?" Catherine asked a bit confused.

"10 mins, please. Patience dear."

"ok"

Mike went to her living room and folded the faux carpet and took the cushion, pillows, and throw. He went to the terrace and lay the faux carpet and put the cushions and pillows on it to make it more comfortable. He put the throw on one side. He went to the bedroom and grabbed the comforter and bought it on the terrace. He saw the fairy light lying on one side. He immediately untangled it and put it on. Perfect. Just one thing was missing. He took out his phone and started the slow songs playlist.

He then went into the kitchen and saw Catherine still sitting on the countertop with the expression "what the hell are you doing." Mike asked her to close her eyes, covered her eyes with his hands, and lead her to the terrace. In a few seconds, they were on the terrace. He removed his hands and asked her to open her eyes.

She opens her eyes and was surprised.

"wow..this is so incredible mike... I love the setup."

"Now princess let's go and sit. They sat on the carpet and made themselves comfortable with the cushions and pillows. they looked at stars sipping the hot chocolates."

It started getting a bit chilly. So Catherine unfolded the comforter kept on one side and wrapped both of us in the comforter. They both sat next to each other staring at the stars. His arms were wrapped around her shoulder and her head was on his shoulders. THE "I Promise you" song is playing in the background. Night was perfect. In no time. they both slept in each other's arms.