Speak To Me

Chapter 116 –



(John)

I looked down at my watch feeling anxious like never before..and I thought the plane ride over was excruciating..this car ride was much worse...I just wanted to see my little girl..I know in the past she might've done things I haven't approved of..her and Cecelia both..but I loved all of my children..how couldn't I? I just wished things could've been different..I should've been there..and now that I get this second chance with not only Gabriella but now Katrina..I will be there.

Suddenly my phone vibrated, making me glance down at it just as a text popped up.From Monica: Everything is going to go great...I just know it. Call me when you get a chance stud muffin.

I couldn't help but smile.

Whatever this was going on between us..honestly it was the last thing I ever expected. I never would've thought someone like her would even look at an old geezer like me."You're missing out! This book was meant for oɓnib.om, but if you're reading it elsewhere, it's a copy. Get the real experience at oɓniɓ.Jom, where all our original chapters are shared first." Okay, I might be in my late forties..but she is only a few years older than my own daughter.

Monica just makes me feel..alive. For the first time since I lost Amber..I feel like I am actually falling in love again, which scares the shit out of me because I have no clue what she is even thinking.

Gabriella seemed to have taken the news well enough..but I don't plan on telling Katrina about Monica until I figure out just exactly what is going on.

"Sir, we are arriving at the Easton residence now." My driver informed me as I nodded once in response before tucking my phone away.

I grabbed the bouquet of flowers I picked up on the way and glanced out the window, surprised by the large mansion that appeared before me. We stopped at a gate, giving the security guard our information before he let us pull through.

This place was huge and the yard was well-manicured with large trimmed bushes lining the driveway. Then there was a fountain that appeared in front of the home with beautiful rose bushes all around it.

I was a little taken aback by the friendly faces that waited for me on the front steps. It looked to be two older women and a younger-looking man standing beside them.

Once the car stopped, the driver got out and opened my door. After stepping outside, I quickly grabbed my things and started walking towards the small crowd of people waiting for me.

I still didn't fully trust Grant to be honest, so his decision to stay back in New York might have been a good one..

"Mr. Kensington, I hope you had a great flight." The young man said warmly, his hand extending out. I chose to ignore it, looking over at the women beside him instead.

"Yes, it was fine, I am guessing these must be the doctors I was told about?" I asked, watching as the man awkwardly pulled his hand away before nodding.

Okay, I felt kind of like an asshole for doing that..but I needed to see Katrina first. I needed to make sure she was in good hands before I gave in to this.

"Sir, this is Doctor Debbie and her associate Diana." The man explained. He had light brown hair and gray eyes, he looked to be around the same age as Katrina.

"If you come this way, we can give you a tour of the house and take you to your daughter. She is just getting dressed now." He continued on as I nodded and followed him into the house.

As I expected, the inside of the home was just as nice as the outside.

"Kat really likes to sit over here and look out at the fountain. We just started getting her up into a wheelchair recently."

I wondered for a moment just exactly who this guy giving the tour was. Perhaps he is a nurse?

I know Gabriella mentioned Grant had brothers...but I doubt they would be this heavily involved.

I just kept quiet, feeling more and more anxious with each step I took as we headed towards an elevator.

"We had this added recently to help with Katrina's mobility." The man explained as we all stepped into the small space.

"Considering she has the entire third floor, we want her to be as comfortable as possible..since this is her home..for the time being." The guy rushed out, making the doctor look at him sideways before clearing her throat.

"If you agree to let us keep her here of course..I can assure you that my associate and I are giving her the best care that we possibly can." The doctor tried to assure me.

"Well, I will be the judge of that. Although I would prefer to have Katrina be closer to me in New York, that way her family could visit her more often." I said as the elevator doors opened.

"But Sir.." The young man went to object, prompting the older woman to stop him.

"Please, come this way." Doctor Stevens instructed, guiding me down a sunlit hallway as we neared a room.

That's when I heard soft humming, the sound surprising me as we came closer to the door.

"Let me just tell her you are here." The young man said, walking ahead of us as the older woman let out a small laugh.

"I apologize sir..Mr. Easton's brother, Grayson, has become very protective over Katrina these past few weeks." She explained, making my eyes widen as I realized that the man was Grant's brother this entire time. "Kitty Kat, he is here." Grayson whispered while opening the door slowly.

"Already?!" I could hear my daughter gasp as my heart practically leaped from my chest.

I felt my feet moving on their own, my hands starting to tremble as I walked into the room..seeing it was tastefully decorated in all sorts of things my daughter must've picked on her own. She had an eye for fashion and design..she always did. Then I finally saw her in person..she truly was alive. I had talked to her on the phone a few times..but actually seeing her..it made it that much more real.

I couldn't help but stare as I walked around the bed, my eyes taking in her appearance as I felt my heart ache.

She had on a pink stocking cap with an oversized white sweater. Her head was tilted down as she stared at her scarred hands that rested in her lap.

"H-hi Daddy.." She whispered, making my lip tremble as I fell to my knees at the side of her bed..unable to control my emotions.

"Katrina..my sweet girl....I never thought I would see you again." I choked out, making Katrina bite her lip anxiously as she shut her eyes tight.

"I wasn't sure if you wanted to see me.." She confessed, making me shake my head no as I reached out to touch her scarred cheek.

"How could you ever think that? I love you..and the day I thought I lost you..it destroyed me."

Katrina's eyes snapped open as she looked over at me.

"It did?" She asked, making me nod as I smiled sadly.

"You can even ask your sister when you see her next.."

"Does..does she want to see me?" Katrina asked, making me reach down and take her hands in my own.

"Of course she does..you know Gabriella cares about you." I was surprised to see Katrina like this...I don't think I have ever seen her show this much emotion since she was a young child.

"When you two didn't come around..well..I wasn't surprised....I haven't been very kind to you both..I know that now." She began to cry, making Grayson grab a tissue box from somewhere in the room and bring it over..I hadn't realized he was still in here. "Take your time Kat..you don't have to rush this." He whispered to her, making Katrina nod before Grayson actually wiped her face and nose with a tissue..that's when I started to see he must've really grown to care for her as the doctor said.

"Do you like it here Trina? Are you getting good care?" I asked once Grayson stepped aside.

"Yes, daddy..I really like it. I hope you aren't spending too much on me though..I would feel bad."

I looked at her in disbelief, wondering if this really was my daughter as she seemed to have such a different way about her. I don't know how this would be possible..but somehow..she seemed happier.

I lifted my hand, wiping away one of her tears as I just stared at Katrina with so much adoration and hope as I realized that perhaps, she truly is getting the best care here.

"Don't worry sweetheart, you can stay for as long as you like." I whispered, making her smile and nod at me as I saw the young man in the corner let out a relieved breath as he too began to smile.

I'm not sure how much Katrina knows about these people and why she was brought here..but I don't think I have the heart to tell her..not with how happy she seems to be..she might be too fragile to hear it.I guess this will be one secret we will all have to keep..I just don't know how much it will hurt her if she does find out..


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