Chapter 26

From where she approached, Katie could see Nick's tall frame leaning against the body of his Rolls Royce. A million and one thoughts ran through her curious mind as she came closer, wondering why on earth Nicholas Smith was parked in front of her home at this time of the day.

As soon as she was within range, he threw her something. Taken off guard, the only reason she had caught it was because she had fast reflexes, plus she'd used both her hands.

They were the keys to his car.

Katie was about to ask what was going on, when he spoke.

"There are some places I need to get to today, and my chauffeur called in sick." He said.

Katherine was bewildered. Was this bugger actually suggesting that she work as his chauffeur on her birthday, today of all days?! Never!

Katie wanted to yell at him. To give him a slap right in the face, and pull his hair out from the roots. But she couldn't find the strength within herself to do such.

"Hey, Nick, now's not a very good time." She found herself a