Saving Who?

Chapter 36

"Late as always Kat?" Jon tried to ease the tension.

"Slight trouble with my phone. It died so I couldn't call Ryder to let him know I was a little late." she shrugged and sat at the space that was pretty far from Talen. On the opposite side of the table to be exact.

"At least you made it. We're happy all of you could make it. Rosa told me Ryan and Talen wouldn't be here, but your presence just made this dinner even better. Thank you for coming boys." Richard smiled dearly at Ryan and Talen while pretended to read her menu as if it were a fabulous cook book.

"How could we miss out anything family related. After all, that is what I consider all of you to be." Talen said intently staring at Katerina.

He hadn't seen her this close since that night. Sure at certain events he'd seen her from a distance but never approached her because of the coward he was. Mainly because he knew that he needed to get his act straight to go back to her.

Seeing Ryder's hand on her bare waist made him nearly jump out of his seat, all he wanted to do was rip his arm out of it's socket.

Taking a deep breath, he noticed that now her hair was no more it's usual long long length that reached the middle of her back, but reached her shoulders. It made her look younger and more carefree.

She lookedd happy, and that made him happy. If she was seeing that douche bag next to her, he couldn't do anything about it.

"So, I'm sure she hasn't said anything to anyone yet, and she probably won't, but I'll come right out and say it for her. Kat's moving to Paris!" Rosa smiled proudly.

Kat wanted to sink onto the floor and die. Once again, everyone was looking at her.

"Well.. yes. That is true, I was invited into the prestigious institution to learn more things. Enough about me. This night and the next couple of weeks are solely focused on nana." she said casually.

"You got invited? Dude, that's a huge deal." Bree said gushing.

"What, were you planning on pulling a Ryan and Talen move when it was time to leave??" Claire said out raged.

"Something like that." Kat admitted sheepishly and finally found the courage to look at Talen and her brother who were sitting on the other side of the table.

Talen had a mixed expression on his face, an expression that was a cross between being proud and sad and angry all at one go.

"Chip off the old block I must say. Not too happy about that though." Ryan frowned. "Nevertheless, I'm happy for you. Sounds like a great opportunity. You've accomplished alot and this just puts you higher than you already are. I'm very proud of you." Ryan added, making her choke up a little.

"All of us definitely are Kat." Rosa lifted her wine glass and everyone followed suit.

At that moment, Talen and Kat locked gazes at each other and both felt the yearning of desire and love building up again. She looked away first, because she knew that if she stared any longer at him, she'd circle around the table and sit on his lap and hug the life out of him.

By the end of the night, everyone was in a good mood. Most of them were slightly buzzed, but not Kat. She had refrained herself from drinking the last few months, she felt like she owed it to herself to be more responsible and healthy. Wine was good... but not when you drank two whole bottles of it.

"Since Kat is the only sober one who can drive us back, everyone has to either get in her car, or catch a cab back. I personally am gonna crash at her place." Jon said slightly swaying, making Kat grip onto him tighter.