Chapter 161 - Cold Summer Night

After saying goodbye to Nana, Katherine and Damien left the party and got inside the Aston Martin and headed home. It was a Sunday evening so they couldn't stay out too late as it was a working day the next day.

Nana told them to stay for the night in Damien's old bedroom but the two of them declined. They couldn't leave Bear alone at home until the next day. 

The car drove out of the Park Estate and soon joined the traffic on the main road. "Are you okay?" he asked when he noticed that she was being oddly quiet.

She quickly plastered on a bright smile and nodded her head. "Yeah, I'm okay."

"He didn't do anything to you before I arrived, did he?" Damien glanced at her, slowing the car down so that he could see the expression on her face properly. The car almost came to a stop and that's when he saw that she had a neutral expression.

Shaking her head, she assured him with a smile, "You don't have to worry, he didn't. And if ever, I wasn't going to let him. I'm okay… I'm just trying to recall what happened tonight."

Nodding, Damien stepped on the gas again and continued to drive. "Did you enjoy the party?"

"I think so… I guess it wasn't so bad. Except for the times when the guests would constantly sneak glances my way… some don't even sneak, they were literally staring at me and didn't care that I could see them." She shook her head and heard Damien's hearty laugh. "Are they always like that? You know… judging people when they get the chance..."

"I couldn't say for all but it is very common for people in high society. They think they're above the masses… Most of them only see you for how much money you make or your social ranking. It's shallow but money does things to people." He shrugged.

Katherine observed Damien for a while. She was glad to know the kind of person he was despite being born with a silver spoon. For the months that they had spent together and the feelings that she experienced while being with him, she could definitely say that underneath the facade that he chose to show to other people, he was actually a warm, loving, and kind person.

There were a lot of sides to him that she could see whenever she's with him. The way he commands and orders whenever he was in the office — when he was doing business and he has a serious look on his face — when he's silly or goofy or just being Damien when they're alone or at home, all of which, she loves. And she's extremely happy that she gets to see all shades of Damien.

Noticing her penetrating gaze while he was driving, a sexy smile formed on his face as he asked, "Are you falling for me all over again?"

Katherine chuckled and leaned up to him, placing her hand on his jaw as she pressed a kiss on his cheek. "Yes." She didn't dare deny it.

"Good." Damien winked at her just as he parked the car in front of their house. 

Unbuckling his seatbelt, he leaned towards her, kissed her neck and said in a low voice, "I'll meet you in the bedroom in five minutes. I want you naked and ready when I get there."

Katherine met his fiery gaze, making her bite her lip. She got out of the car and almost sprinted towards the main door. As soon as she got inside, Bear pounced on her legs. She bent down and gave Bear a pat before going up the stairs.

"Sorry, Bear… You have to stay out tonight. Again. Mommy and Daddy are going to get busy," she muttered as she landed on the second floor. 

'More like freaky…' she thought as she undressed herself.

A minute later, Damien entered the house, gave Bear a quick pet and raised his index finger as he commanded, "Stay."

He turned towards the stairs and started undoing his buttons, a slow smile dancing on his lips as he anticipated what they were going to do the whole night.

...…...

In the cold summer night, the silence was cut by the sound of the door slamming shut. Heated bodies crashing together while hands frantically removed each other's clothes.

There were no words. Just actions. And breathy pants. 

Soon, the two bodies were lost in carnal bliss — not thinking about consequences — just wanting to satisfy their selfish reasons for being each other's regrets before the sun comes up.

Caleb and Alianna's last night of passion might just be what they needed before they moved on.

During the two weeks that they spent in each other's company, they did nothing but remained friends. They held hands and had given goodnight kisses on the cheeks, but they knew they couldn't do anything beyond that. They thought they were smart.

But just this night, they missed each other and they were going to miss each other when morning comes. Which was why after giving in to that one kiss, they couldn't stop. Screw everything. All they wanted and all they needed was just one night together in each other's arms. 

So despite knowing that it wouldn't end well, Cay and Li still had to be each other's happiness, even just for one night.

…

The next day…

The sun rose up so high its rays penetrate through the sheer curtains of Caleb's tall window, hitting Alianna in the face and causing her to wake up. It was a good thing as she forgot to set her alarm and she was supposed to fly out of the country that morning. 

She saw the clock on the nightstand and she exhaled a sigh when she saw that she still had about four hours left before her flight. All her luggage was ready but she had to go back to the Park Mansion to see her Nana before leaving for the airport.

Rolling to the other side, she faced Caleb who was still sleeping. She couldn't resist the urge to brush his cheek and when she did, he pulled her closer to him. 

Alianna knew that she had to go. Her fairy tale has to end and she was happy that she at least got a taste of her happy ending even if it was just one night. 

However, it was why it was called a happy ending… because it made her happy… but it really had to end. 

She knew better than anyone else that she couldn't stay in the country. And Caleb couldn't leave either. Which was why the two of them would never work. They had tried to make it work several years ago but their dreams and circumstances just couldn't make it possible.

At first, she planned to sneak out and leave without saying goodbye. But she cared about him so much to do that. So even though it was going to crush them both, she still chose to let him know.

Alianna snuggled closer and whispered, "I need to go, Cay…"

Caleb opened his eyes and met hers. "I'll drive you."

With a smile on her face, she shook her head. "No, I'll take a cab. It's better this way."

Nodding, he kissed her deeply and gently as though she was fragile. "Take care of yourself, Li…"

"You, too." 

Alianna got out of bed and quickly change into her clothes while Caleb went to the bathroom and took a shower. She was already gone when he came out. As though it was a regular Monday morning, he went about his morning routine – he had breakfast, got into his suit and went to work.

It was just like any other day at the office.