Love Me Tender Chapter 23
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๐ธLove Me Tender:
๐ธ(When Love Heals…)๐ธ
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Catalina looked at the two men who were busy glaring at each other and she gulped. She didn’t understand why they were looking at each other that way but one thing was sure. If she doesn’t interfere then it can escalate
Catalina turned to Frederick
“Umm boss, I-”
“Hey! I have a great idea, why don’t we do a double celebration… All together” Jolie suggested.
“Yeah, that makes sense to me” Franklin said and they all turned to look at Frederick.
Frederick looked at them all and sighed..
“Fine…” He sighed and entered his car.
Catalina heaved out and smiled. Her, Jolie and Thalia entered one car while the rest entered the other before they drove off to their next destination.
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<PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE>
“You can check the CCTV footage sir, I was busy discussing when suddenly he attacked me. I just defended myself” Drake said and glared at Calvin.
“And this wacko here suddenly slapped me too.” Aubrey glared at Dream
The four of them had bruises on their faces with their hair scattered
The principal nodded as he checked the CCTV footage and the video was in accordance to what Drake said.
“Calvin Watson, why did you attack Drake” He asked and Calvin just kept quiet
“Since you have nothing to say then.. Drake, we gave you a warning that if you fight one more time again this week your family member will be involved. Tomorrow you’re expected to come with your family member. Calvin you’ll clean the male’s restroom and you’ll do community service for two weeks” The principal said and faced the girls.
“You Aubrey, you slapped Calvin and that’s an act of violence. For that, you’ll join him in the community service and restroom cleaning. Same goes to you Dream” The principal said.
Aubrey made to complain but she just kept quiet.
“You can leave now” The principal said and they all left.
Nelson who was waiting outside immediately stood when they came out.
“How was it? What did he say?” Nelson said.
“Just community service and restroom cleaning for two weeks” Dream said
Calvin turned to Aubrey who was all over Drake, touching and checking his wounds.
“Are you okay babe? Come let’s get your wounds treated” She said and held his hand
Drake smiled and nodded. He looked at Calvin and smirked mockingly and him before leaving with Aubrey.
Calvin looked away…
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The VIP sector of the restaurant was noisy with the crew eating and discussing.
Foodies like Catalina and Thalia were busy eating like there is no tomorrow
“I love the quality of this wine.. Taste so good” Jolie smiled as she drank.
“Really? My lips tastes much better” Franklin said and Jolie looked at him then chuckled.
“Are you trying to flirt with me? Well I’ll tell you to just quit it coz I have three boyfriends and two in the making” Jolie said
“Whom I feel nothing for” She completed in her mind and then sighed inwardly.
“And I’m sure each of them will be thinking that they’re the only men in your life” Franklin laughed.
“Well men aren’t the only one to play those games too” Jolie said.
“So how many of them did you.. Yunno f*cked” Franklin asked.
“None.. I just play with their brains and money. Once I’m bored, I dump them” Jolie said
“That means I stand a chance then!”
“Get in line dude” Jolie smirked and he chuckled.
Frederick was busy chewing on his meat slowly. His eyes traveled to Catalina and he was startled with how fast she was eating.
He chuckled and when he looked front he frowned when he saw how Marcel was looking at her while smiling.
Frederick suddenly cleared his throat.
“Eheum! Um.. Miss Watson, I didn’t have the chance to tell you how grateful I am with those encouraging words who told me earlier.” Frederick said.
Catalina looked at him and chuckled with her lips stained with sauce.
“Oh don’t worry.. Just make sure you increase my salary” Catalina winked.
“What if I don’t?” Frederick smirked and Catalina frowned immediately.
Frederick chuckled.
Marcel who was watching them discuss frowned.
“Umm Cat-Cat… I have something important to tell you after this. Something I’ve been meaning to tell you since we teens” Marcel said and Catalina diverted her attention to Marcel
“You’ll finally buy me a private jet!” Her eyes brightened and Franklin chuckled.
“What is private jet.. I can buy you three if you want?” Frederick said and Catalina immediately turned to him
Marcel scoffed.
“Too bad money can’t buy someone a nicer attitude” Marcel smirked and Frederick glared at him
Catalina looked at both of them, not knowing what is happening
Meanwhile, Franklin was enjoying the show in front of them.
“Why can’t he fight over me too” Jolie thought sadly and she gulped down her wine at one go.
“Slow down okay? You can easily get drunk” Franklin said
“You’re not my dad!” Jolie snapped
Franklin clamped his lips tight, wondering why her mood suddenly changed
“Here comes the cake!” Catalina said and everyone looked up.
A beautiful cake was placed on the table with โHappy birthday Frederickโ on it.
“Can’t believe a day like this will actually come. My man is celebrating his birthday once more!” Franklin said
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you Frederick!! Happy birthday to you!!”
They began screaming out loud as Frederick blew the candles.
“Don’t worry, your next birthday will be grandiose” Flynn said and Frederick chuckled.
“Let’s make a toast… To long life and prosperity!” Marcel raised his glass
“To long life and prosperity!” They all clinked their glasses.
“Let’s dance!!” Jolie stood up while staggering. Just by looking at her one will tell she’s slightly drunk.
“C’mon Max let’s dance!” Jolie dragged Marcel up
“But I wanna stay with Cata” He said
“She’s in good company. Come let’s dance!!” She pulled him up and they went to the open space of the area and they began dancing to the soft piano tunes.
“Let’s dance too wifey!” Flynn carried Thalia in a bridal style
“Wait! I’m not yet done eating my turkey!”
“I’ll leave you two. Need to use the restroom” Franklin smiled and left.
Catalina turned to see it was just her and Frederick now. She just smiled slightly and looked back at those dancing, she sighed.
“Why the sad face?” Frederick asked without looking at her as he sipped slowly on his glass of wine with his legs crossed.
Catalina looked at him and sighed..
“Nothing.. It’s just that I really wish I could dance like they too, too bad I can’t try” She muttered sadly.
“Why?”
“Why? I’m androphobic duh!” Catalina rolled her eyes.
“Yes but that doesn’t mean you should let it define who you are… You won’t be androphobic all your life, why don’t you take the first step to breaking out of the chain” Frederick said and finally looked at her.
“But-”
“Let’s give it a try” Frederick said and stretched his hand to her. Her eyes widened.
“I hate owing people so take it as my way of paying you back… You helped me and I’ll do so” Frederick said.
Catalina looked at his hands and then at him..
“But… But… But what if I hurt you?”
“Still doesn’t matter” Frederick shrugged.
“Just close your eyes and imagine me like someone you feel comfortable with” Frederick muttered.
Catalina looked at his hand and then at him. She took deep breaths before she slowly stretched her hand to him with her eyes closed.
As she made to hold his hand,
“Cat-Cat?”
Catalina quickly retracted his hand and looked up. Frederick frowned, slowly bringing down his hand..
What is his problem??
“Cat,, JoJo is already wasted. Let’s go home” Franklin said, carrying Jolie in his arms
“I’m not drunk.. I can still dance” Jolie said drunkenly and hiccuped.
“Umm boss?” Catalina turned to Frederick.
“It’s alright, I understand…” Frederick said
Catalina nodded and stood up.
“Have a nice night boss” She muttered
“You too” Frederick said and she left with Marcel and Jolie
Frederick poured himself a glass and continued drinking..
TO Be Continued
