Truth or Dare-ing?

CHAPTER 3

Katherine Whitlock

After checking the area for other errors, I went to my lock and picked up my Jacquemus La robe Saudade voile maxi black dress. It’s just a simple black dress that was chic-thigh-length with no unnecessary embellishments. Together with my silvery high heels. I actually thought this would be perfect for our program since it’s just welcoming other schools for their participation in last week’s event. My mind is racing with possibilities that may happen later. Just as my mind is drawing me towards my imagination a cold familiar voice spoke at my back. I felt a cold shiver run through my skin.

“ I’m looking for you, Katherine.” Austin said and I felt myself gaze at his appearance. He was dressed in a sleek black that exudes its elegance.His black pants fit perfectly at his long legs, his sense of style is so effortless yet so attractive that I find myself being lured by him. It honestly suits him. He looks handsome and hot! “ Mr… President…” I start walking towards him and wiping the dust away from his sleeve. “ You look…. Handsome” I whispered beneath his hair. His face remained impassive when I moved away and a smile fled his mouth while his blue eyes were intently staring at me.

That smile on Austin’s red lips and that intense stare, brings effect to my body. I don’t know why, it makes my heart race. I’m on a game and I can’t let my guard down from this guy. “ So, what brings you here… miss me already, darling?” I gave him one of my sweetest smiles that I’ve given to some random people. He glared at me and spoke in a cold tone. “ The food and music are already in the gym, we’ll be starting in a bit,” he was about to walk away when I grabbed his wrist.

“ No, good luck darling or miss me?” I said in a playful tone while twirling my hair. He rolled his eyes and took a deep breath before meeting my gaze. “ Katherine..” His voice charged with authority and coldness. That brings chills to my whole body. Yet I’m not easily going to back down with this. “ Pleaseee, just one try?” I pleaded cutely while giving him those puppy eyes. Hope it works!

He walked closer to me and he leaned his face to my ear. I felt the fast beating of my heart. “ Good luck, Darling” his tone is so manly that I was left dumbfounded. He started walking away from me and I watched from the distance as he slowly disappeared in my sight. My heart is still racing. Why does it feel different when he speaks it towards me? “ No! No! Katherine! Focus!” I mutter to myself while taking a deep breath. This is over yet Mr. Marshall.

Austin Zayne Marshall

I felt something wasn't right, I was about to head to the gym when I remembered I forgot something. Right, I forgot my phone! Footsteps echo through the hallway as I walk to where my office is. I entered my office and the dark room welcomed me. Slowly, I turn on the lights and I search my gaze for where I left my phone. Just as I saw it from the side of the couch, I caught a glimpse of a white envelope on my desk.

Wait! Why does it come from my secretary? Signing letter, huh? I crumpled the paper and threw it in the trash. Why is she resigning? Why should I pick Katherine to be my secretary? Did she do something to make her resign? I bet I need a new one. As I stop near the side of the stage, my eyes search for the students, from various schools and ranks. “ Students, I am the head mistress of Hinton University and I warmly welcome you all! Let us all enjoy this day and create a strong bond with each other before it lasts. Once again good evening and let the party begin!” she said with an enthusiastic tone while holding the glass of wine in the air.

I search my gaze for Katherine. Where the heck is that girl? I saw a girl wearing black dress yet it wasn’t her. Dang it! Where is she? As I was walking at the back stage, I saw a familiar figure of a girl. I walk close to her and it is really her. “ There he is!” I heard her shouts happily and grabs me by the wrist. I was taken aback by her sudden gesture. What’s wrong with her? “ There was an error in the music, we need you” I heard her explain it to me. I crossed my arms trying to pay attention to her yet my eyes caught a glimpse of her cheeks, it’s turning pink. “ Are you even listening to me?” I gazed at her and spoke in a cold tone, trying to hide my shockness. “ The music tape is in the principal’s office. “ I answered and I heard her ask them to pick it up.

“ Katherine, we need to talk” I said while maintaining my cold expression that made her look confused. Dang it! She may be annoying but I had to admit she looks cute when she’s lost. I grabbed her towards the empty area not so far away from the music. “ What do you want?” she said while looking confused at me. Dang! She doesn’t know how that made me feel. I cleared my throat before speaking. I wasn’t sure if I could stand any longer with her being so dang cute in front of me. “ How much did you drink?”

She bowed her head, avoiding my gaze. Darn it! Katherine, you really know how to get on my nerves really huh? “ Not that much.. Why do you even care?” If I could just say how cute you are right now I would do it but my mind is still racing with questions about Janine’s resignation. “ Do you have any idea why my secretary just signed off?” I said cupping her chin to look at me. My eyes landed on her lips. You have no idea how you’re driving me crazy right now. “ W-why would she resign?” she stutters and moves away from me. A small smirk form my lips. How cute?

“ I read her resignation and…. Nothing” I said as I noticed she was about to cry. God! What a cute girl you are when you’re drunk, I can’t help but stare at her figure in front of me. “ You know….” I said and started walking close to her, I sensed her body’s trembling and I enjoyed seeing her like that. Dang! I can’t get mad at her for such a long time! She’s so dang adorable. “ You’re cute…..and that lips of yours….” her eyes widened as she looked at me. Her cheeks are already pink and I let myself get carried away with the effect I got with her. “ I….. really want to touch”

“ A-Austin”she let out a stutter. “ Yo-you’re such a tease!” she shouts at me before running away and I left enjoying how I managed to make an effect inside her. I know any time you’ll let your guard down, Katherine… I know you too well. I let myself smile, remembering how I made her flustered. You’re giving me too much, Katherine and I'm getting revenge as well.

Katherine Whitlock

I head back to the gym with my body trembling from Austin’s words. I wipe the sweat that forms in my head. What the heck is wrong with that guy? I took a deep breath, trying to forget everything that happened between us. He’s just testing your patience, Katherine. Just play with him. I mutter to myself. As I waited for my drink, I sat on the bar island and suddenly Jay appeared with a curly girl who seemed to like him. He’s holding her waist while looking at me with his wide smile.

“ What do you want?” I boredly asked him while leaning on the island. I was so pissed off with Austin right now, so will you leave me alone? I mutter to myself while faking a smile at Jay and the girl he was holding on to and I do not mind who she is. I bet he’s one of Jay’s flings again. That guy is such a playboy. “ Just checking the dares we have, so how was it little Khai?” He sarcastically teased me while playing with his girl’s hair. “ Doing good… and please stop that shenanigans of yours… it’s gross” I said just in time for my drink to arrive.

“ Fine… fine.. I leave you to it, but we’re waiting” he finally said with a wink as he and his girl walked away from me. God! Such a playboy, I wonder how many girls he has played with already. I drank the wine just one time and asked for more. I’m not in the mood to join those students dancing yet I indulge myself in the wine. “ Can I get another drink?” I said to the bartender and he just nodded at me.

I don’t know how long I got to sit and drink here on the bar island. I felt hot driving inside me. I walked to where the students were dancing but I was too weak to even stand up, I just let myself sit on the stool and watched as they began to dance. “ Miss, you’re drunk already…. Are you sure you can handle yourself?” I heard the bartender ask me as I took another sip of wine. I didn’t mind him, instead I still drank the wine. I felt myself closing my eyes and a hand slowly holding my hips. I wanted to scream and shout at the guy but I can’t clearly see who he was . I’m too wasted to talk back.

I couldn't clearly see where we were going, I suddenly felt him walking with me and a door slammed. I really wanted to sleep now. I have to know he was!

Austin Zayne Marshall

Just as I head into the crowds, I notice Katherine literally wasted in the bar island. I walked towards her and grabbed my hips. God! This girl is so wasted but she still pursues herself to drink. Unbelievable! I heard her murmur as I held her inside my car. I started the engine and that thing she spoke in her drunk voice made me smile. “ Austin.. Is it so… Ugh… I-I’m literally pissed off. I’m losing my patience. But I’ll win him over.” Really? This girl wouldn’t give up! Such a brave girl huh?

“ Really huh? You’re gonna win Austin?” I asked, looking at her face with a hint of challenge. Dang, she’s still beautiful even in the state of her drunkenness. “Yea…. just wait and see.. Austin Zayne Marshall will be mine.” she spoke her tone filled with determination and challenge. I had to admit, she never changed at all. She’s still the Katherine I know. “ Wh-Who am I talking to?” I smirked at her sudden burst out. “ Just a guy from nowhere……. A guy you’ll be winning over” I said while I focused my gaze on the road. As I turned to face her, she’s already asleep and I can’t deny that I wanted her so badly. Her angelic face, her breathing, her lips, her touch, her scent. Everything about her is so perfect.

I didn’t notice I was already parked at the gate of her house, before opening the door, I took one last peek at her. You don’t know how crazy you're driving me,darling…..I rang the doorbell and a maid warmly greeted me. I walked inside and went to where Katherine’s room is. “ Good nightyyy” I heard her say before I started to close the door. Just as I walked down the stairs, a woman with white hair spotted me.

“ Who are you?” she asked me with curiosity. “ Just a friend of Katherine….she’s wasted…I’ll head off now… Good evening Madam.” I warmly said and she nodded at me. “ Take care” I heard her say to me before I revived the engine of my car. On the dark, cold highway, I feel myself smiling. I bet she’s getting a reaction from me already.

I let myself wonder in Katherine’s presence, her laugh, her sweet smiles, her scent. I was drawn, she really has the effect on people that could last long even if I tried to hide it. I reach the house still wearing the smile I take from Katherine when I heard mom speak. “ What’s with that smile huh?” she teasingly asked me with a curious look. I slowly stop myself from smiling, I know she would insist on finding out the truth behind the smiles I got. I walked to her and planted a soft kiss on her cheeks.

“ Just nothing..” I said as I walked past the stairs. “ Okay… you said….nothing really?” I heard her say that and I know she’s curious to learn the reason but I would end up in the interrogation center when I talked to her about this. She’s a woman of words and I can’t take it much sometimes.

As I lay in my bed, the memories still lingers in my mind. How many times I tried to vanish it but my mind keeps flashing it like it feels so memorable. I closed my eyes and tried to focus on anything but a familiar soft chuckles echoes in my ear. Katherine Whitlock… What have you done to me?