| The Right Choice Part 2 Morning came finding Catherine already awake. She got very little sleep last night remembering Vincent's words. Can she survive a relationship without sex? Vincent has never experienced it he could not know what he would miss. If Vincent and I do not have this part in our relationship will it last? What if her desires grow too strong, would he accept her seeking them elsewhere? But by doing so she would betray their love. Oh Vincent why must our love be so complicated? She spent the day cleaning her apartment and rearranging her livingroom. She did anything to keep her mind off of last night. When she was done, she sat in the livingroom and decided she had better go to her dad's office and clear it out. His associate, Tim Mitchell, was going to take over. Tom had been dad's right hand man for twenty. He was Catherine's best choice as a predecessor. Getting dress she grabbed her purse and keys to go to the office. Arriving there everyone gave his or her condolences and she went into the office. Oh dad this office reminds me so much of you. I miss you. Sitting at his desk she began her task. She stayed until around 5 pm.. Before she left she had some papers to put in the safe. When she opened it, she found stacks of letters addressed to her from her father. Pulling out the letters she took them home to read in private. Showered and dressed for bed, she made a cup of tea and began reading the letters: Catherine my daughter I know with your mother gone, you have missed the mother figure in your life. Being an only child you must have been lonely. With my job keeping me so busy I did not have much time for you. But my dear I loved you very much. I might not have told you often but you made me proud. Don't ever regret leaving the law firm to pursue your dreams. If there is something in life that makes you happy, try your best to have it. Your mother wanted you to have a happy life and so do I. Catherine if you find someone to love as deeply as I loved your mother, go get that love. True love only comes once. I will be looking upon you everyday waiting to see you happy. I love you Dad As she folded the letter, she began to cry. I love you too daddy. Oh Dad I have found that true love. I could never love another but he doesn't feel worthy of my love. I will take your advice and fight for the man that I love and she broke down into tears. A little later she heard the familiar tap on her balcony door. Drying her eyes and straightening her appearance she opened the doors. He quickly gathered her in his arms. Catherine why are you so sad? Lifting her head to look up at him. I went to my dad's office today to clear up some things and it brought back memories. I went to put some information in to his safe and I found these. (she left his embrace long enough to get her letters) dad wrote these to me. I have never seen them as he kept them locked up. Vincent he loved me so and wants me happy. I will miss him dearly and the tears flowed once more. Holding her close he lifted her head and lightly brushed her tears away. Catherine you have these letters and the memories of your father. They will help you through the sadness. And Catherine I will always be here for you. Will you Vincent? When I need physical love will you be here for me. Noticing the look in his eyes, I thought not and she walked away from him. Vincent thank you for coming I am fine now you can return Below. Catherine I ***never mind I'll be going. Can I come see you tomorrow? No that's good I won't be here. I'll come Below next time I am free. Goodnight Vincent. Sleep Well Catherine and she could hear the sadness in his voice. The next day Catherine called an old acquaintance Elliott Burch. About a year ago he had told her he loved her and asked her to marry him but her heart belonged to Vincent. She could not return his love. Catherine Chandler is that you? Yes Elliot how are you. Catherine fine it is great to hear from you. Elliott I was thinking about you and the last time we saw each other. We were not on the best of terms. I want to put that behind us. Cathy so do I. How about I take you to dinner this evening for old time sake if you don't have any plans. Elliott that would be nice. All right Cathy I will pick you up around 7 pm. Fine see you than Elliot. Hanging up the phone I cannot believe I called him. Oh well what's done is done. I will go out and enjoy myself what's a harmless dinner. Going though her wardrobe, she found a nice blue dress not too sexy and it always made her feel good. (probably because it was the color of Vincent's eyes.). I can't keep thinking of him. At 6:50 she was dressed and waiting. Elliot came at precisely 7:00 Catherine you look beautiful. Thank you Elliott. Come let us go to dinner. They ate at a French restaurant. The food was excellent and they enjoyed a pleasant dinner. After they were done eating Elliot asked if they could for to her apartment for a nightcap. Feeling comfortable about the way dinner went she agreed. He brought an expense bottle of Champagne and they left. The conversation was business related on the way back. Part 3 Shirley's Fanfic Index |
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