The encounter

Catherine Elijah rushed down her stairs like she's been chased, screamed as she missed a step and found herself on the floor. She squeezed her eyes shot silently praying that she hasn't broken any bone, that would have completed her day as the worst. Jordan came out of the kitchen with a plate of sandwich and headphones plastered on his ears, he nearly missed the sight of his mother lying down at the end of the stairs all dressed up for work.

"Mom"? his tone lost somewhere between shock and surprise. "I'm okay Jordan, just help me up please". Jordan hesitated for some seconds before dropping his plate on the couch and attended to his mother.

"Cat, are you okay"? Jordan asked, sincerely worried as his amber black eyes traveled all over Catherine.

"That shouldn't be there by the time I am back" Cat said referring pointedly to the plate that seems to be mocking her because of all days, today she can't possibly waste a minute lecturing her boy that a plate can't sit on the couch, and the plate just seemed to be enjoying it.

She rushed to her car and fumbled with the keys, "God I was never this clumsy" she thought, "Was I"? The drive to her office was the fastest she's ever had, her boss is waiting. Heading to her office directly without making any stop because it's not working hours, so everywhere's almost empty, she grabbed the few stuff a journalist would need for an interview. As she was about to leave for her boss's, Lucy, his secretary appeared and without any preamble "Boss is waiting for you" "Hello to you too Lucy and tell the *boss* I am on my way". Lucy stared at Catherine with clear disgust, thinking; who the hell this bitch thinks she is. Catherine sensed her still presence and turned to look at her for the first time since she entered; long legs in short skirt that is way too revealing, blonde hair cupping a long face and neck like that of a giraffe, oh and boobs that are as big as the size of her head, causing a slight hunchback. Without her attitude, Lucy would have been beautiful.

"Do you need anything else, Lucy"? Lucy turned and walked away making intentional noises with her high heels, Catherine sighed, locked her office and headed for her boss's packing space where she knew she would find him, impatiently pacing a hole on the floor of the parking lot.

Walking in her unique and confident steps almost bouncing, she approached him, wearing her most dazzling smile as an apology for being late. James angrily turned to face her, his anger melted instantly. Cursing silently under his breath as his hands dropped to his sides, "this woman is going to be my downfall" he thought.

"Hello James, Good evening. I am sorry I kept you waiting again, I really hope he won't cancel on us again for being late" Catherine said referring to their interviewee. James wished he heard even if it's just a word from what she just said so he can reply, unfortunately he didn't. "Get in Cat" he managed to say before he do something crazy he will regret, the woman makes him weak to his knees.

It was a silent drive to their destination. For reasons, James is always nervous since Catherine joined them which never happened with any woman before, because with his looks and money, God knows James had had more than his share of women. But Catherine Elijah is not just any woman.

"Woah! this looks like a castle" Cat said as she got out of the car, James smiled admirably at her, "I told you". A plump man that looks like he's in his middle fifties appeared, greeted them and introduced himself as the butler; Patrick. He directed them to his master's library and told them he'll be with them shortly. Catherine stared at their tea mugs and think everything about this house is a little bit extra!

Catherine was about to sip on her tea when she heard footsteps, carefully dropping her mug, she turned to the entrance. "Hello, I am glad you made it today" said a male voice almost immediately he made his appearance. If Catherine had mistaken the voice, no way in hell is she going to forget what he looks like, WTF it hasn't been that long. "Impossible" Catherine gasped when she can finally managed to breathe!