NATHANShe's still there, trying to pretend she cares about him. Sometimes it's even convincing. But I know you, Collins. I know that's not where you want to be."Nathan? Are you okay?" Diana appears by my side."Yes, I'm sorry for leaving you.""You didn't seem well.""It was just a little tiredness. But everything's fine.""That's good. I have to say, I'm surprised to find you alone here. Seeing Nathan Ryan without a date is quite shocking. The media must be gnawing their nails to find out what's behind it.""Who said I'm alone? I thought we..." She laughs."I was starting to think it was strange you hadn't made any of your bold proposals to me, Ryan.""Well, I can do better..." I approach to whisper in her ear."Mr. Ryan." Kate interrupts us from behind me, I turn to face her. I smile at her and raise a finger, asking for a minute. I turn my attention back to Diana."Well, if you accept... we can leave here, and I can find an amazing place to reminisce about old times," I whisper.

NATHAN "What's wrong with good old casual sex? Why complicate everything?" I question."I don't think all women can have sex without involving emotions, bro. But your case is more than complicated, Ryan. First, what was going through your mind when you decided to have sex with a virgin? Then you let her get too close, working with you. In a way, you let yourself get involved and deserve what she's doing to you.""Damn! I don't even know if I'm in love with her.""You miss her, almost hit a guy that night at the club, what is that besides jealousy? I had never seen you in that state before. If you're not in love, then what?""I just don't want anyone messing with what's mine.""Yes, you and your control issues. I think that must be one more reason why you won't work out. Women don't like to be treated like objects.""It's not objectification, it's just care, I want to protect her. I'm not that kind of guy. I'm not insecure, and certainly, not a jerk who wants to use her. I just can't

KATEAfter accompanying my father to Mrs. Berkeley's house, I returned home alone. I had to invent a story to explain about my supposed boyfriend, it was embarrassing. So, it's good that he doesn't show up again. I finish preparing dinner after taking a long bath. My father hasn't arrived yet, it's taking him a while, it's strange for someone who usually has dinner early like him.Someone clears their throat behind me, giving me a scare, I hold a scream in my throat. I turn around, and Nathan is standing in my kitchen, in my house. Oh my God!"What the hell are you thinking? You can't come here!" I go to the window, to make sure my father isn't coming."I thought I could come for dinner. After all, I told your dad that I'm your boyfriend.""Are you crazy? You can't enter someone's house like this. Go away before my dad arrives.""The door was open. Are you cooking?" He asks, looking at my apron."I should call the police. It's not a good idea to be here when my dad arrives, Ryan. Espe

KATEI get up, gather my scattered clothes, and put on my jeans. I overslept. I have to go back home."What are you doing?" he asks drowsily."I have to go back home.""Now?""Yeah.""Are you kidding? It's late.""You can go back to sleep.""You won't.""I will.""Why?""My...""Your?""Nothing." He's going to tease me again."Your father?""Don't be stupid." He gets up, letting the sheet slide off, completely naked. Then he walks towards me, stopping in front of me with his messy hair. God! It's hard to concentrate."What would your father say if he knew what we did here?" he asks, crossing his arms over his broad, muscular chest."It's more about what he would do. He would probably use the shotgun that's on the shelf in his office.""He has a gun... thanks for letting me know." We laugh. What a wonderful smile."I really have to go because he thinks I'm sleeping in my room right now, and I really don't want to have to explain to him that I was having sex with my boss.""Stay." He pu

KATEFor one single day, I feel like everything is in its rightful place. I don't need to worry about practically anything, except for John's persistent messages. On that night when Ryan pulled me away from dinner, I made up an excuse saying that he needed my help to urgently resolve work matters. I'm not sure if he believed me, but I'm certain he found the situation very strange. After that, John started sending me messages asking if everything was alright. I briefly replied yes, explaining that I was traveling for work. Then I turned off my phone, and only now do I realize that I haven't touched it since I arrived. As expected, there are some missed calls and messages. Not only from John but also from Lisa.From: JohnFridayAre you traveling with your boss?From: JohnTodayKate, are you okay?From: LisaFridayKate, what's going on? Ryan was here, and I just realized that something is very wrong.Why aren't you answering? I'm worried, are you okay?From: LisaTodayKate? Answer me