| With Love All Things Are Possible Part 1 By Shirley Johns One evening Catherine, daughter of prominent lawyer Charles Chandler, was attending a convention for architects. Her date Tom was being very authoritative on who she could and could not talk to. Fed up with his dominating attitude, she grabbed her coat and left. Being Tom brought her, she had to find another way home. After trying to hail a cab for a half-hour, she decided to take a shortcut home through Central Park. She knew it might be a little dangerous but she just wanted to get home. Meanwhile Below in the tunnels beneath the city. Vincent you know you should not venture above at night as often as you do. What if you are found with your unique appearance, you could be in grave danger. Father I can protect myself as you well know. Yes you can son, but you never know what awaits you I understand but for some reason, I have to venture above on this particular night. How is that son? Father I don�t know but I have to go. All right and be careful. I will. Vincent reached the tunnel entrance at the park and again felt a rapid heartbeat next to his own. He has never had a feeling like this before. He did not want to tell father until he knew what it was himself. As he walked in the park the heartbeats were pulling him toward them. When he found the source of it, he could not believe his eyes. There walking in the park was a young woman. He could not make out her face but something told him she was beautiful.Catherine heard a faint sound behind her and quickly turned around and saw no one. Is someone there? Vincent hiding behind a tree can feel her heart beat faster as if she was afraid. He has never experienced such a connection, a Bond to someone before as he can feel what she�s feeling, knows what she�s thinking and sharing it with her. He could tell she was frightened and knew he was the cause of that fear so he softly asked her not to be afraid he would not hurt her. When Catherine heard his voice she was memorized. He had the sexiest voice she had ever heard. Who are you? I am just someone who wanted to go for a walk in the park just like you. She told him that for some reason she was not afraid. It seemed to her that he was there to protect her. How can that be? She also felt connected to him like she was with him as one person. Can you tell me your name? I�m Vincent. Hi Vincent I�m Catherine. Have we met before? No Catherine we have never met but we are connected in a way that is unexplainable. Yes. I feel it too. But how Vincent. Just remember Catherine your pain is my pain. Vincent would you come out of the shadows? No Catherine I cannot. You see I am different from other men. I cannot walk in the daylight as I wish too. I must walk at night. If I am seen in the light of day, it could be dangerous for me. Vincent how do you mean? Let me see you? Catherine you may be frightened. Vincent you could not frighten me I feel safe with you. He slowly came into her view but kept his hood over his head. Catherine could tell he was a big guy, well over six feet tall and powerfully built even under the cloak he wore and she had to see more of him. Vincent? Yes Catherine. Come closer? When he did he saw her clearly for the first time and she had to be the most beautiful woman he had ever seen with her gray green eyes. She left him spellbound and he desired her. Oh my god what feelings this woman gives me. It is as if she was put on this earth just for me. But Vincent knew being as he is that there was no hope for him in her life. She stepped closer looking up at him as he towered over her and gently lowered his hood to stare at the most beautiful blue eyes she had ever seen. His hair was a gorgeous shade of blond that glimmered in the moonlight and reached well past his shoulders. She noticed his unique look, lionize features and the most adorable cleft in his top lip. All she could do was stare at the sight before her. He had to be the most magnificent man on this earth and he took her breath away. I am sorry Vincent I did not mean to stare but you�re beautiful. Taken back by her words, he did not know what to say. Oh Vincent have I embarrassed you somehow? I didn�t mean too. It�s just that I have never seen a man such as yourself and I spoke the first thing on my mind. I don�t even know you but somehow I feel I do. How Strange. Actually it isn�t . When I was home I had this need to come to the park like I was being drawn to it by a powerful force; your heart beating next to mine. How can that be Vincent? I don�t know but I believe we were meant to meet. Fate as some people call it. She held out her hand to him and noticed his hesitation. She looked down and saw them. They were covered in fur and had claws. She knew that they embarrassed him somehow. She thought to herself as she takes his larger one into her smaller one his hands are beautiful. Vincent than lifted his head hearing her words and slightly tighten his around hers. She than led them to a nearby bench and asked him to sit with her a while. They spent the next few hours getting to know each other. She told Vincent about Tom and realizing there was a man in her life his heart immediately began to break until she mentioned that he wants a relationship but she just wants to be friends. She told him about her life and he told her about his. She was amazed that people actually live below and how happy they must be not having to deal with the dangers and disappointments in the above world. Realizing how late it was, Vincent said he hates to end their evening but he must return below. He told her he will walk her part way out of the park. As they walked he told her not to be afraid he will be with her always. Goodnight Catherine, Goodnight Vincent. Vincent will I ever see you �..she turned around and he was gone. She felt such a disappointed not knowing if they will see each other again as she headed home. Vincent not far from her but away from her sight felt the disappointed and it made him very happy knowing that she wanted to see him again. As Catherine walked the rest of the way home she could not get Vincent out of her mind. She reached her apartment entered it and decided to take a bath. As she ran the water she discarded her clothes and climbed into the tub and the warm water felt wonderful. While she bathed her thoughts drifted back to Vincent. She hopes she gets to see him again. She is drawn to him and needs him in her life. She begins to wash up and imagines Vincent�s hands caressing her, feeling his unique lips upon hers leaving fiery kisses everywhere as she runs her hands through his beautiful hair. She started to get very warm and said oh my goodness how I desire him.On his way home Vincent could not get Catherine out his mind either. When he reached father�s chamber he let him know he was home and went to his own chamber. He started to change into his nightshirt to get ready for bed when he felt the warm flood of desire overcome him. Realizing it was coming from Catherine, he could not believe it. She actually wanted him to make love to her. As the feelings become to much to bare, he had to go to her grabbing his cloak as he left. She had told him where she lived but all he had to do was follow her heartbeat and he would have found her. As he descends the wall to her balcony such a joy settles within his heart. Catherine not bothering to dry off after her bath donned her silk robe and went out on the balcony. Under the moonlit sky her thoughts drifted back to Vincent. He saw her come on the balcony and was overwhelmed by desire. She must not have dried off after her bath as her robe clung to her wet body like a second skin accenting every curve of her petite little figure. She must have felt his presence and turned toward him.Vincent as she ran to him and wrapped her arms around him what made you come tonight. He gently returned her embrace and could feel the warmth of her body next to his. He stepped back a little before his desires consumed him and said he felt her wanting him and had to see her. Embarrassed she said I�m sorry I did not mean to have you come out again. The decision was mine Catherine. I knew you wanted me and I came. They looked into each others� eyes saw desire there and changed the subject at the same time will you read to me and they both laughed. Catherine said she had Great Expectations first edition and she would get it. Vincent used this time to get his desires under control. Catherine ducked behind the balcony door took a couple of deep breaths and controlled her desires as well. When she returned with the book they had both composed themselves.They spent the next few hours reading to each other. Just before dawn he said he had to go Below but asked if he could see her later tonight. She gave him a hug and said she would be waiting and he climbed down her balcony disappearing into the approaching dawn. At 5:45 am Catherine's alarm clock woke her up. She hit the snooze button rolling on her back and made a cat like stretch. How she wishes she could stay asleep continuing to dream of Vincent until he came to her this evening. Well she had better get ready and jumped out of bed and took a shower. As she showered once again she imagined Vincent being with her loving her. Realizing he knows her thoughts brought her back to earth. She did not want to wake him at 6:00 in the morning. Fully dressed, she headed for work. During the ride there she had Vincent on her mind. Sitting at her desk supposedly working, she daydreamed about him. Hey Radcliffe, Cath earth to Cathy. Oh Joe I'm sorry I was a million miles away. I could tell. Was the convention that great? No Joe it was actually after I left Tom there. Well Cath tell me about it? Now Joe you know my personal life is just that. Maybe one day I'll tell you about it. Deal. Now get to work. She gave him one of her beautiful smiles and said yes sir. Below Vincent woke up at 6am as well realizing it was Catherine who woke him with her thoughts again. How can this beautiful woman desire me so being as I am? Well who am I to question it? He was uncomfortable sleeping last night when Catherine's dreams entered his own. He eventually drifted to sleep. How can someone tell another person that they have fallen in love with him or her after one day? Well he will keep his feelings to himself for now. He washed and changed to get ready for the day looking forward to his evening with Catherine. He stopped by father's chamber to say good morning. Ah my son how are you today. You seem different this morning why? Father please sit down I have something. to tell you. Yes son. Remember last night when I had to go above. Yes. Well it may seem strange but I was drawn there by a heartbeat next to mine. How do you mean Vincent? Well father I could feel someone else's heart beating with mine. Anyway I followed it and it belonged to a beautiful woman walking alone in the park. Father we met; her name is Catherine and I have fallen in love with her. Vincent how could you? A woman from Above. Father she saw me, she accepted me, we talked and shared our lives. Vincent loving this woman will only bring you heartache; you're too different. Well Father my heart will just get broken. I cannot stop seeing her, wanting her, loving her and I am seeing her again tonight. Vincent you know I don't approve of this. Father it makes no difference we have a Bond, a connection. I know her thoughts, her feelings just she does and I will follow my heart to whereever it leads me. Grabbing his cloak he left the chamber. The evening took forever to get here according Catherine. She gave Joe the report he needed and she headed home. When she arrived at 7:00, she quickly cleaned her apartment and hit her wardrobe. She wanted to wear something nice for Vincent but not too sexy. After about ten minutes she located a floor length red silk nightgown with spaghetti straps. It was a little sheer but not transparent and she had the matching robe. She gently laid it upon her bed and ran her bath. At 10:00 she was ready knew Vincent would be here shortly, she went out on her patio not bothering to put in her robe to feel the warm night breeze. She walked to the edge of her balcony and look out at the bright lights of the city knowing Vincent was out there on his way to her. Vincent had arrived on her balcony just before she came. The sight that met him took his breath away. She looked absolutely gorgeous. The red coloring of the gown looked lovely on her and the moonlight accented the pale beauty of her smooth shoulders. When the wind lightly blew her nightgown against her body he was able to see the silhouette of her delicate curves. After a few minutes adoring her he softly said her name Catherine, turning slowly toward him not realizing the vision she made ran to him placing her arms around his neck and said she missed him. Vincent held her close softly caressing her back feeling her warmth consume him saying he missed her as well. As they continue to hold each other it seemed as if time stood still. Catherine lifting her head off his shoulders, looking into his beautiful blue eyes whispered I love you. Vincent with tears glistening in his eyes asked her what she just said. Vincent I love you. Pulling her closer he placed the softest of a kiss on her lips and said Catherine I love you too. As a single tear slides down her cheek she said Vincent what are we going to do? Holding Catherine he gently wipes the tears from her face saying he does not know what they are going to do. We will have to take one day at a time. You are a woman from Above and I live Below. We are something that has never been. I can feel the strength of your love for me and I love you as deeply in return. Although we do not know what lies ahead for us, I believe that as long as we have our love, together we can handle whatever comes our way. Catherine I have seen your world and I cannot fit into it but I would like to introduce you to mine. Will you spend the weekend Below with me? Vincent I would love to. As she lightly caresses his face she said thank you for giving me the chance to share your world. Catherine if I had my choice, I would take you Below with me and never let you go but you have a life here with friends and loved ones you belong Above just as I belong Below. Looking up at him she asked please hold me? Vincent enclosed her within his strong arms and they took comfort from each other�s warmth. Vincent released her slightly taking her hand led her to a seat on the balcony and said let�s enjoy the night we can think about tomorrow later. Right now I just want to be with you. Wrapping them both within his cloak, they read to each other for a little while than spent the rest of the evening holding each other and thinking about their dream of sharing a life together. About an hour before dawn Vincent asked her to pack some clothes for the weekend and he would meet her in the park within an hour.All packed and ready to go she turned off the lights in her apartment and headed for the park. Unusually around this time you can see a few joggers but there were none today. However, as Catherine walked she felt as if someone was following her. She knew Vincent was in the park but not close to where she was and started to get a little frightened. He told her he was with her always so gathering that knowledge she proceeded further into the park.. All of a sudden she felt a hand around her mouth and a knife at her throat. I want your bag give it up or I will hurt you lovely lady. Catherine started to panic and to give up her bag when she heard this astounding lion like roar. Her attacker released her hearing it was well. Just as she turned around she saw Vincent lift him off the ground with one swipe from his powerful hand. She looked at the attacker laying there with several claw marks on his body and she could tell he was dead. She looked at Vincent stunned by what she just witnessed. He gained control over his emotions as soon as he looked into her eyes and hung his head in shame. She than realized why he appeared ashamed of his hands that first day in the park. She ran to him wrapped her arms around him and said I owe you my life. Catherine you owe me nothing and I am sorry you had to see this. Vincent please don�t apologize there is no need. This is aside of you I did not know existed but taking his hands within her own she said it changes nothing I still love you with all of my heart. Looking down at her with tears in his eyes he said we had better go Below before someone sees us. Holding hands they headed for the tunnel entrance and Vincent�s home. To be continued*** Shirley's Fanfic Index Part 2 ----------------- |
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