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Chapter 68
Chapter 68
Chapter 68: No More Hiding
“Why did you do it? Why did you leave Kenzie’s home?” Carlos asked. His hands were on his waist and his head swayed in dismay at Kate. “You realize how much you had me worried. I was about to throw away my championship!” 1
Kate bit her lip. She looked down at her hands before returning her regard to Carlos. She delicately replied, “1- I wanted to see your game. I did not think there was any danger with my bodyguards around.”
“Besides, for years, I have watched you play on TV. The only time I came to your game, you dismissed me. I have always wanted to see you during the championships. And now that we are together, I craved it more.”
“I was already here, and when the idea came to me, I – I could not resist it,” she revealed. “I – I just wanted to see you personally – see that glory you feel when you win the championship. I wanted to share your happiness, feel it, even if I cannot hold you. To see you was rewarding enough.”
Carlos shut his eyes. He ran his fingers through his hair and sighed. He acknowledged how it would have been easier if they did not have to keep their relationship a secret
“You could have told me your plans,” he pointed out. What if you were really kidnapped?”
“It was a last-minute decision, and that’s why I did not get to tell Kenzie. She left to meet an artist before ! could tell her,” Kate explained. “And… I meant to surprise you. Then, I missed all your calls because gadgets are supposed to be switched off in the centre court. I, instead, put my phone on silent.”
“Even still, you shouldn’t have left.”
“I’m sorry. It won’t happen again.” Kate swore. Because I won’t probably come with you to the next tournaments, right? Not when the problem of that French gang still exists.”
“On your next tour, I will be back in Braeton, back to watching you on TV.” Tears stung her eyes when she said, “You can be mad at me, but earlier, I just wanted to see you play and commend you.”
Kate could not help but feel upset. This was not how she envisioned her day would be. She was meant to reioice Carlos’ win, and after the championships, she would see him in the locker rooms to congratulate him! She wanted to be one of the first to celebrate with him, even if it was just for a mere hold or kiss!
Carlos sensed his chest congesting, seeing his Kate cry. He sucked in a deep breath and closed the gap between them, wrapping Kate in his arms. He pecked her forehead and promised, “I know it’s hard, but it won’t always be this way. One day, we can finally be in public together.”
Under his breath, he said, “I’m sorry.”
Sniffing her tears away, Kate nodded and echoed, “One day.’
“One day,” Carlos repeated. “You’ll see. It will happen even before you expect it.”
“I love you, my Kate,” he said. “You know, I was only concerned for your safety.”
Faintly, she replied, “I know, and I’m sorry for what I did.”
“Don’t do it again,” Carios reminded, and she bowed in agreement,
They remained in each other’s hold for minutes, savoring each other’s warmth and scent. The couple was in Carlos’ hotel room, covering Kate’s decision to watch his game. After soothing their emotions, Carlos pulled away and said, “But for now, you’ll have to be punished for what you did.”
“Punished7* Kale softly asked
Yes, you are going to be punished,” Carlos repeated.
“What kind of punishment?” Kate asked.
The real kind,” Carlos answered “But I’ll tell you about it later. Right now, I’ll have Lemuel send you back to the Kentworthy mansion I still have a press conference to attend to, and I still need to get an update from the police regarding the threat.”
“It might have been a prank, but I don’t know yet,” Carlos supplemented.
Will I see you tonight?” Kate asked.
Yes, Kate. I’ll see you at the Wimbledon celebration party.” Carlos revealed “Andrew said he will be bringing you along
Kate acknowledged and replied, “Yes, he did. Kenzie already bought me a dress.”
“After the party, we can come back and rest here in the hotel.” Carlos suggested.
“Okay. See you later,* Kate replied.
Wait. So you are telling me that Guillaume Bonnet is dead?” Carlos asked while speaking to detective Baker on his phone NôvelDrama.Org owns © this.
An hour after his press conference, he was immediately in contact with the police, trying to get information about the messages he received during his match The French police and New York police put two and two together and realized how the kidnapping in New York was related to Carlos
“Yes,” officer Baker, Carlos’ contact with the US police, acknowledged. “He, and all of the remaining members of the Bonnet Gang have been killed by a local gang here in New York.”
“And the kidnapping was real, They kidnapped Hailey Mckenzie, thinking she was your girlfriend”
Carlos did not know how to react to that. Should I be thankful to Hailey? If i