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Janelle Granados
Ms. Aponte
Tech Prep 11
17 April 2015
Catherine

It was morning. The sun was shining through the window up in the
bedroom. A little dove flew toward the window, then flew away. There lied Vincent, in bed with
his fluffy small afro head spinning from the nightmares he had. Its a pain to have nightmares
when youre in the dream yourself. But our minds have that weird pattern where they can mix up
the scenario when were not conscious of it. Vincent sat there silently, trying to process his
thoughts about the nightmare.
What the heck happened?! There were so many creatures and demons in my dream. Thats
nothing I would ever dream of
He gives a heavy sigh to himself. This wasnt like him he thought. Then his thoughts were
interrupted by a phone call. It was Katherine. So he reached for his phone and answered.
Hello?

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Hey, VincentListen, could we talk to each other in person later? Its important. Katherines
voice sounded distressed from what he could hear.
Vincent seemed even more concerned. What could be so important that she seems bothered
about? He spoke to her in a calm voice. Sure let me just get my thoughts straightened out.
Just had some nightmares. He chuckled, trying to play it off to her. But she just got even more
aggravated.
She sighed You and your nightmares Just hurry She hung up from the phone.
He rubbed his face in exhaustion and thought to himself, First, the continuous nightmares, and
now Katherine is in distress just my day. He got up out of his bed and goes to get dressed to
meet up with her.
An hour passed, Vincent arrived at a nearby caf to meet with Katherine. He sits down and
patiently waits for her. As he waits for her, a girl with golden pigtails and a white dress comes
along nearby. Without hesitation, she stood in the seat across from him with a cute smile.
Hi there! she giggled. Her appearance startled Vincent and caused him to jump then freeze up.
He spoke with a confused and shocked tone. A-Ah Hi! W-Who are you?!
He was stuck with his words, trying to get a reason why this girl popped up to scare him with a
greeting. She still kept her smile and gazed at him.
Did I startle you?
Sort of Do you need help or-?

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His words were cut off. She went to go sit next to him. She was leaning in close to his face. His
cheeks turned bright red. But he knew he didnt want any contact like that whatsoever. After the
awkward moment, she spoke up.
No but it was nice meeting you! See you around! She got out of the seat and proceeded to
leave the caf.
Wait! Who-?
Vincent was cut off by her departure. It was like she zipped his lips with her walk.
Who is she? And why did she confront me like that? Do I know her somehow?
Minutes passed and Vincent finally saw Katherine enter the caf. She approached him and sat
down across him. Silver blonde straight hair and glasses, just the Katherine he always knew.
Hey, Vincent. Sorry Im late. There was so much going on, I felt like passing out to death.
Vincent felt sympathy for her. She was always busy, she never has time to be with him. But her
feelings for him never changed. And he knew that. He felt the same way. Its no problem. Im
going through some trouble myself Its about the-
She got annoyed and cut him off. Here we go. Youre being weird again. You keep telling me
you have nightmares, but you never really bothered to figure out why.
I know. Ive tried to think things through.
She just rubbed her head and let the topic drop. Forget I asked then. Im dealing with enough
family issues as it is.
Oh right. Sorry to hear are you going to be busy again?

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As always
She has that gloomy face again. Ive got to watch what I say.
Hey, dont worry about it. I dont mind waiting for you, you know this Katherine.
Stop playing games already! Youre driving me crazy I dont want to hear that excuse when I
always have a reason to not be with you
She checks her phone to see a message notifying her to go somewhere. Well times up. I got to
do something. Ill see you Vincent. She gets up and leaves as fast as a fish in water.
Vincent just cant help but have a worried expression on his face. He just shook his head and just
ordered alcohol. The bitter and strong taste of the liquor burning on his tongue soothed his mind.
After an hour of drinking, he decides to walk home. He finally arrives in his bedroom apartment
and crashes on his bed. He is as exhausted as a dog that finished running.
I just want to relax and forget what happened today.
He looks up at the ceiling and just spaces out in his thoughts. After a few moments, he glances at
his nightstand. There stood a sad lonely present, nicely wrapped with a cute bow. Staring at it for
a moment, he jumps up in shock. I forgot to give it to Katherine!!!! he said with a panicked
voice.
I keep screwing up! Damn! I need to go find her again.
As he tries to get up to reach for the gift, a soft gentle hand stops him. He stared at it with
confusion, then looked at the familiar golden pigtails in fear. It was the same girl from the caf.
He jumped back away from her as he did before and fell on the floor. He crawled back in a
frenzy. She just blew his little scene off and smiled.

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Hi Vincent! Remember me? Anyways, glad you invited me over!

What is she doing here?! I didnt expect to see her at all!!! Vincent had too much in his mind,
words would not come out of his mouth. W-What Who Why are you here?!
Silly, you invited me over when we were at the caf!
I may have had some shots but I definitely dont remember not inviting her over to my
apartment! No! I dont remember saying that!
The girl had a sad disappointed expression on her cute face. Oh sorry to bother you then. But
you said you forgot to give me something. What was it?
Vincent was confused now. He tried to think about what she said. I wasnt going to give her
something though so why would sheHe freezes and stops his thinking. He speaks up to her worried.
U-Um whats your name?!
She sighs in annoyance but still has a gentle smile on her face. My name is Catherine! With a
C.
Wait! Her name is Catherine, too?! N-No this cant happen, not now!
BEEP-BEEP! His phone goes off. He receives a text from his lover Katherine.
The text said Forgot to give you something, Ill run by your apartment to drop it off. See you
then.
K-Katherine is on her way?! No! Why are there so many things happening to me right now?
What did I ever do to get treatment like this?!

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Catherine had a concerned yet an irritated expression on her face. Her blue eyes did show the
anger that she wasnt going to hold back. Vincent whats going on?
He looked at her. He knew she couldnt stay any longer, so he had to act fast. Catherine
something came up and its important that you leave now.
Im not leaving!
No, you dont understand! Its important that you go.
Why are you trying to get rid of me?!
Look! Its nothing against you! Your company is great and all, but its important for you to
leave now!
It was too late. STOMP! Footsteps entered the room. It was Katherine. She was already listening
to everything he said. She raised her voice at him with nothing holding her back. Her anger shot
right through Vincents head.
Oh, so I dont find out myself? Or better yet, hide it from me and lie to me!?
He didnt know what to say. So many thoughts keep stomping on his head and it wouldnt stop.
Listen, hear me out Katherine! I-
Is this why you were acting weird earlier!? Because youre trying to cheat on me?!
No! Not at all! I really did have nightmares Katherine!
Catherine wasnt pleased with Katherine. She didnt like how she made a scene between her and
Vincent. She interrupted. Oh honey, isnt it obvious? Hes tired of an old hag like you she

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said in a snobbish tone. Katherine wasnt in a mood to deal with a petty prissy pig princess like
her.
Excuse you?! Why dont you get lost you sneaky little!-
Dont waste your breath. I can already see wrinkles on you she scoffed.
Vincent couldnt interfere, yet he knows he has to. To protect what truly means most to him.
Katherine wasnt finished arguing with Catherine. She spoke strictly in sheer seething rage.
Why you, little wench!! Vincent! Do something about this and do it now!!
He knew what to do. He had to choose a side, no two ways about it. He could hear the growling
between these two angered women. The beautiful smell of Catherine and that beautiful charm on
Katherine. So he made his decision and he will not turn back from it. Katherine its not my
fault. Id rather be with you, because Ive dedicated myself to you. And I wouldnt want to lose
that. I know I dont show it, but if youre willing to be married to someone like me then I will
marry you.