Mason Walton

Something was nibbling at my ear waking me up, but I was too comfortable to move until the nibbling turned into biting. I groaned turning my head and found a black fluffy kitten with a patch of white fur shaped like a heart. As cute as the kitten was, I ignored it and turned back freezing for a second when I realized Katrina was cuddled to my side.

I bit my lip looking at her beautiful face, her curls framing it. My arm was wrapped around her waist and her leg was resting over mine. I didn't dare move, wanting to treasure that moment forever.

I yawned trying to remember how I got in bed with her. I was aware nothing happened, but I only recalled getting here.

Rita had this idea that kissing her would distract me from thinking about Celine. What she didn't know was that it wasn't Celine I was trying to forget.

I pressed her to the wall kissing her gently at first but Rita deepened the kiss and turned it into a heavy make-out session with hands and everything. I wasn't really succeeding at keeping Katrina out of my mind but I kept kissing her back until she tried to unbuckle my belt. I swatted her hand away taking a step back with a groan.

"What's wrong?" She asked me obviously annoyed.

"Nothing, you said it would take my mind off of her, but it's not working Rita, I can't stop thinking about her... I just can't!" I ran a hand through my hair in frustration. "She's everywhere! It's intoxicating!"

"Who? Céline?"

"No! Katrina..."

"Jeez! You know what? Let's ditch this party and have some fun." She pulled me toward the front door and grabbed the keys from the valet before getting in the driver's seat "Get in playboy."

She took me to a crowded nightclub, music blaring and people dancing like it was their last day on earth. She moved toward the bar and got us drinks. One drink lead to another, and another, and the last thing I remember was Rita driving me here. She asked me where I was staying and I gave her Kat's address. But what happened after that was a mystery to me.

I ran a hand through her soft curls instantly cursing myself as I felt her stir under my touch and saw her eyes flutter open. At first, she gave me a soft smile but realization must have hit her hard as she jumped out of bed with a yelp and hid her face in her palms.

"Kat, I'm sorry... I..."

The door flew open and a young girl came bursting in "Katrina are you okay... Oh! I'm sorry I heard you scream..." She looked at me raising a brow.

"No, Scar. It's not what you think! Nothing happened..."

I could feel how uncomfortable she was so I got out of bed and frowned finding myself shirtless. I started looking for it when Kat threw it to me. I pulled it on and started working on the buttons looking for the bathroom door. They obviously needed some privacy so once I found the door I opened it and went inside closing it behind me. I let out a breath and started splashing cold water on my face.

What the hell have I done?

I looked through the cabinets and thankfully found an unused toothbrush. I unwrapped the packaging and brushed my teeth before fixing my hair with a bit of water. I looked at myself in the mirror and tucked my shirt in my pants trying to seem more presentable. I lingered in the bathroom for a few more minutes until I heard the bedroom door close.

I tentatively opened the door and found the bedroom empty, so I took the opportunity to sit on her bed and put on my shoes before walking out into the living room. I found Katrina still wearing the oversized t-shirt she woke up in but with black leggings, her hair up in a bun. The other girl, Scar, was sitting with the kitten in her lap and sipping coffee.

"Good morning,"

"Good morning Mason, this is Scarlet, my little sister. Scarlet, this is Mason."

Scarlet set aside her coffee and pushed the kitten off of her before standing up facing me. "It's nice to finally meet you, Mason." She extended her hand to shake mine.

"Nice meeting you too."

"Alright, Pablo, your BOYFRIEND, is coming over for breakfast," She said pointedly to her sister before heading to the kitchen.

"She doesn't like me, does she?"

"She doesn't know you." She smiled at me "And she probably wants you to leave before Pablo gets here."

"Pablo? The man you brought with you last night?"

"You saw me last night?"

"Yes..." I stepped forward coming toe to toe with her "I just avoided you like the plague."

Her breath hitched as she took a step back "Why?"

"Because you were just too tempting. And, your boyfriend was with you." I took another step forward.

"Yeah... my boyfriend." She took another step backward and hit the wall.

I smirked caging her putting my arms on the wall on each side of her "When will you stop running? We both know you're as attracted to me as I am to you"

"Mason please, I don't want Pablo to see us like that, and..."

"Bullshit. He's not your boyfriend, he'd like to be, but he's not."

She looked confused shaking her head "What are you talking about?" She pushed me away before standing in the center of the living room, as far from me as she could. "Seriously, he'll be here any minute. Please, you should just leave."

I chuckled shaking my head before picking up my jacket "See you around Kat" I whispered in her ear before leaving. The elevator doors opened revealing the one and only Pablo. He frowned seeing me and stepped out but kept staring at me until the door closed.

I looked for my phone as I stepped into the cab but couldn't find it in my pockets. I must have left it in my car... I was leaving today so I needed to speak with Elsa and settle on a time. I let out a sigh not really wanting to leave. I wasn't recognizing myself, it was like high school all over again. I was smitten with Katrina and she was still running. If only I knew why... 'You're not enough'. Celine's words rang in my ears making me frown, but thankfully, the cab parked in front of the hotel before I could wallow in self-doubt or pity.

"Good morning, Mr. Walton."

"Good morning, Marc. Anyone asked for me?"

"Yes sir, let me check. Ah, yes, Rita Roberts left a message: 'Call me as soon as you get your ass back'." Marc blushed "I'm sorry sir".

I chuckled shaking my head "It's okay Marc. Did she leave a number?"

Marc gave me the number and I made my way up to my room. I called Elsa to her room and thankfully she was there to answer the phone. She sounded pissed, saying she kept trying to reach me. I told her to be ready by noon. I was a little worried about going back to work with her after that little incident yesterday. It wasn't going to be easy getting back to how we were.

I rushed to the door when I heard a knock and opened it finding a grinning Rita. I called her right before taking a shower knowing she'll be on time. I let her in and went back to button up my dress shirt. Rita grabbed a drink from the fridge and settled on the Sofa while looking at me lustfully. I shook my head with a smirk and gave her my back.

"Well, that's a nice view as well." We both chuckled and I joined her with a drink in hand.

"Did you get my keys and phone?"

"Your keys yes, your phone no." she said with a frown "It wasn't in your car Mase. I even called it twice but got no answer."

"Maybe it got swiped when we were at club... It's not here either."

She smirked tapping her finger on her drink "Where did you make me drop you last night?"

I looked up at her and shrugged not really wanting to tell her. I knew Rita well enough to know she'll just tease me if she knew.

"Please don't tell me you went to see Celine?"

"Celine? She's not here. Last I checked she was in Costa Rica."

"Last you checked? Mason, you need help!" Rita put down her drink and sat upright resting her arms on her thighs. "And no, Celine is here. I ran into her this morning."

I choked on my drink and looked at her in confusion. She's back? She can't be back! Why is she back? I stood up and went to the window overlooking the gardens and the pool of the hotel. "Did you speak to her?"

"Yeah... it was brief. She said hi and told me she was here on business, she's headed to New York after her meetings here." Rita joined me by the window and placed a hand on my back "Are you okay?"

I put on a fake smile and nodded "Of course I am, why wouldn't I be?" in fact, I wasn't okay. I was panicking inside but didn't want to show her. I can't seem vulnerable ... I knew I still wasn't over her and it only took me seeing Kat a week ago to actually stop thinking about her and the reasons she shattered my heart like it was nothing. But now what? What if I run into her in New York where there is no Kat to keep me distracted? Is that what Kat is? A distraction? She couldn't be... I liked Kat, I always have, but she didn't want to give me a chance for some reason.

"Mase? Someone's knocking on the door."

Rita's soft voice pulled me out of my miserable thoughts "Yeah... I'll answer it. It's probably Elsa, it's almost time to leave."

I opened the door and was surprised to find Katrina fidgeting restlessly. She had straightened her hair and was wearing a skirt suit again with a crop top under the jacket. She just looked gorgeous in anything, and it was the first time I saw her with straight hair... she looked different but still beautiful.

"Mason, hi!"

I smiled at her and let her in "Hi Katrina, this is Rita Roberts. Rita, this is Katrina Johnson."

"Nice meeting you Katrina," Rita offered her hand which Kat shook with a smile.

"Likewise Rita." She turned and looked at me "So this is the future Mrs. Walton?"

Rita laughed while I looked at her confused raising an eyebrow "What?"

"Last night, you told me she was the future Mrs. Walton."

"Oh, so that's where you were last night, you sneaky bastard" Rita punched my arm playfully and looked at Katrina "I'm afraid it is a dream that won't ever come true" She chuckled "Unfortunately, we're just friends and that's not about to change. He's all yours."

I rolled my eyes at Rita. Way to go Rita! Now she'll run again!

"Me? Oh no, I have a boyfriend. I just came here to return your phone Mason, I found it on my couch." She handed me my phone "Elsa called, Rita too" She smiled at Rita "and um... Celine I think... yeah Celine called."

AN: Sorry for the late update, I was a bit busy today and had no time to publish the chapter. hope it was worth the wait!<3

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