18- The confession

Katrina and Eric felt the cool evening breeze as they walked slowly on the streets.

Ladies kept on staring at Eric as they walked by. Maybe they know he was.

Katrina didn't tie her hair, she left it loose so the breeze scattered her hair causing it to cover her face.

Unconsciously, Eric removed the hair from her face gently. His fingertips brushed her face and Katrina reacted instantly to it.

He noticed it.

"Feeling cold? " he asked.

"A little "She lied.

How was she supposed to explain her reaction??

"Here, put your hands in mine, " Eric said, opening his palm.

Katrina did as he asked, they held hands and kept on walking slowly.

They were both silent for a while, as they kept on enjoying the walk.

"See that pole over there? " Eric said, pointing to a pole ahead of us.

"Yess," Katrina replied.

"Last person to get there gives the other a piggy back ride " he said and Katrina laughed.

"Get ready to give me a piggyback ride then " she replied.

"If there's anything I can do best, it's race. I can run pretty well " Eric bragged.

"Then you've not met Katrina " She replied laughing.

"Alright then, let's see who wins," he said.

"Ready? " Katrina asked.

"Yes, " he replied.

"See you there" she said and started running. Eric followed suit.

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Eric clearly could run more than Katrina but he slowed his steps and watched her run.

The breeze blew her hair as she ran, she was laughing too. She's really beautiful.

Watching her made him lose concentration and he stopped running.

Katrina got there and turned back. She was surprised to see Eric was still far behind. She waved at him.

Eric jogged towards her. He got there and smiled at her.

"Look who was bragging earlier on," she said.

"You won," Eric said.

"I told you I was going to win," Katrina replied laughing.

"No, I decided to let you win," Eric corrected.

"Not true. You stopped halfway. I'm not surprised though, rich people can't run" she teased.

Eric stuck his tongue out at her and pulled her cheeks. Katrina gave him a funny face and he laughed.

"You are going to give me a piggyback ride now," Kat announced happily.

"Okay Ma'am" he replied and bent low.

Katrina climbed Eric's back and he stood straight.

"Oh my! You're slim but then you weigh a lot" he said.

"Yes" she replied laughing.

Eric thought it felt good carrying her on his back and walking down the street. People stared at them as they walked, some took photos.

Katrina was the first woman he has ever carried on his back. He was doing things he had never done before because of Katrina.

He didn't like going for strolls but he didn't mind taking a walk with her right now.

"Your back feels comfortable, " Katrina teased.

He smiled but didn't reply.

"Should I come down? Feeling tired already? " she asked.

"No, " he replied.

"Where are you taking me to? " she asked.

"To a restaurant just down there, " he answered.

"Ooh, okay " Katrina said and rested her head on his back.

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They got to the restaurant and Katrina came down from Eric's back.

"Welcome Sir" the waiter greeted Eric and he waved at him.

The waiter led them to a table specially made for two.

"Why are we the only ones here? " Katrina asked.

"I reserved it already for us," Eric replied.

"But why? " she asked.

"I wanted us to be alone. I don't want much attention " he answered.

"Okay " she said.

"Order anything you want to eat" Eric said.

Katrina picked up the menu card and ran her eyes through it.

"I want this," she said to the waiter.

"Okay Ma'am" he replied.

"Get me the same as hers," Eric said.

"Get a bottle of wine too please, " Katrina added.

The waiter bowed his head and left.

He came back later with what they ordered and gently placed them on the table.

"Thank you," Katrina said to him. He bowed and left.

Katrina and Eric stared at the meal in front of them. It was fried rice, salad and chicken.

"Shall we? " Eric asked.

Katrina nodded.

She said a short prayer and they started eating.

"So how did you find me? Eric asked, starting a conversation.

"Well, I saw your ads . It asked for a live-in maid who can cook and clean. What attracted me to it was the pay" she confessed truthfully.

"Oh I see," Eric said.

"I'm sure many must have sent letters replying to the ad. Why did you pick me? " she asked.

"I don't really know. I just felt like you're the right person for the job " Eric replied.

"Ohh " she said.

"And I'm glad I picked you," Eric said and Katrina blushed.

Katrina didn't know why she was blushing. But she just blushed at what Eric said.

"I like you Katrina "

Eric said, surprising her.

She choked on the wine she was drinking.

"Easy, are you okay? " Eric asked with concern.

"I'm fine," she replied.

"Just that you took me by surprise, " she added.

"I'm sorry about that but I can't hide it anymore. I like you Kat, I like you a lot" Eric confessed.

"I don't know if I should believe this or not?... You must have said this to so many women" Katrina said, almost whispering.

"I know but I'm being honest right now, " Eric said.

Katrina read the expression on his face. His eyes showed that he wasn't lying. She smiled inwardly.

"But what about Molly, Helen and the rest? " She asked.

"I know you are trying to point out that I'm a playboy. Listen, I like you. You're just different from the rest, you're the only one who stood up to me, you weren't afraid of me and talked back at me. I know you wondered why I always let you be whenever you talk back to me. It's because I love it. Other ladies are too submissive but you are not. It made me attracted to you" Eric said and Katrina blushed hard.

"You once told me I'm not your type of woman," Katrina reminded him.

Eric smiled, his one sided dimples showed, making him look more attractive.

"Well, that's true. But it doesn't matter. I don't expect you to do anything about it, just felt like telling you " he said.

"I'm honored, " Katrina said.

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"Let's continue with our food, " he said and Katrina nodded.

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They were on their way back home. They walked hand in hand as they chatted and laughed.

Soon, they got home. It was late already. Alex and Tom were standing outside the house guarding it.

They bowed their heads in greetings. They rarely talk.

"You can go in now," Eric said to them.

"Alright boss " they said and followed Katrina and Eric into the house. They walked to their room.

Suddenly, Eric embraced Katrina.

"Thanks for making my night " he whispered in her ears.

"I should be the one thanking you, " Katrina said.

"I'm going up to my room. I'm going to work tomorrow. Sweet dreams " he said and released her from the hug.

"Good night, " Katrina replied, smiling.

Eric climbed the stairs and walked to his room while Katrina checked the kitchen to make sure everything was well kept. She was satisfied with what she saw.

She climbed the stairs to her room.

While in her room, she changed into her night robe and climbed her bed.

Tonight's event kept replaying in her head. The piggy back ride and all. She remembered all that he said and smiled.

"Should I just leave? " She asked herself.

"No, I have to complete this " she replied.

But deep down, she knows it was just an excuse. She has gotten used to Eric already.

And there was more to that.

She likes him already!!!