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compensation from all the stress of shopping; she could see now why some people love to shop. Cathy felt h

approval when she came out in a fitting

ound lifestyle. Her new style of clothing soon caught the attention of other people in the department. She could hear whispers and stories of Carlos funding her expensive lifestyle, some called her a gold digger and

te for a while and dump but their relationship seemed to blossom before her eyes and not just that, Carlos had stopped his philandering and focused on her. Kristen knew she needed to do something. That morning, she paid Cathy a visit in class. She wore a nude-color

Kristen said in a cha

mpkin the word used for ch

he wondered what the s

le chit chat," Kristen said scathingly, "I'm quite sure, you know who I

, probably expecting a response from Cat

ever since we were kids, his dad and my dad are busi

isten so she wasn't surprised. She ignored

wonder what Carlos saw in you, well he would wan

es. She was baiting her to react to her words. Cathy shut her eyes and tried to foc

are not in his class and no matter how much he spoils you with clothes and gifts, you can ne

k and faced Kristen, "Please leave" Cath

arlos's wife no matter what happens. Carlos is just usi

to leave the classroom. She put her books into her bag and stood up to leave. "I

ng you know that you are living in

ste, I guess, not y

athy's shoulder, an icy smile on her face "I might not be

and off and walke

rtuous as that seemed, it was for the best. She had reasoned it was best they ended things before it got messy. She was in her dorm room reading one evening when she heard a knock on her door. Cathy wondered who the caller was. It couldn't be Jesse; she has

n't you picking up my calls

Before she could fin

lie, at least make it

, her voice tinged with irritation. His p

you got me worried sick about y

o keep her cool and not respond to his outburst. She felt overwhelmed an

he sighed and held her hand, "What's wrong Ca

she answered,

know you, Cathy"

sten?" Cathy asked abruptly, she co

los asked, Cathy saw he was caugh

." She said, her voi

swered firmly. Now he was the

hip with her?" Cathy a

s partners. Kristen and I gre

art skip, it was true indeed. "And your dad wants

Cathy. I do not feel a thing for Kristen, sh

you to marry her?" she asked, Carl

us?" he asked, unsure where sh

dulous look on Carlos's face made her feel li

een of tears in her eyes, he moved close to her and he circled his arms around her waist. "Cathy nothing is

raints evaporated. "You should have mentioned it to me Carlos, y

athy could feel the pulse of his heartbeat. "I am sorry Cathy. I didn't think

ly and bent to kiss her, gently, lightly, seeking her consent to go deeper. She held his face and drew him closer; they explored each other's lips with hun

out a low moan. She felt his hand trail her leg and found its way into the wetness between her legs. Cathy buckl

" He asked, his voice

t think I am ready for this." Cath

st heaved up and down, "I'm sorry Cathy,

Cathy said. She knew it was just a

s. He wanted to hug her but he couldn't trust himself to re