In Love With The Bad Boy

Chapter 2: Coming Home

❤ Kat's POV ❤

WHEN I woke up the next day, I surprisingly felt better. I still had dried-up tears on my cheeks, so I went to the bathroom to wash my face.

When I saw my face in the bathroom mirror, I looked crazy, and couldn't help but laugh. I couldn't believe that I was so stupid to spend the past two days crying over Jason and Julianne. I can do better than them, and they aren't worthy of my tears. I may be fooling myself, but I decided, I won't let those traitors ruin my life. I have much more to live for.

I brushed my teeth, took a shower, and got ready to go out. I realized I didn't have enough clothes, so I decided to go shopping. I called my driver Leopold, and asked him to meet me outside the hotel in an hour.

I was having brunch at one of my favorite cafes not long after. I haven't been eating full meals since I checked into the hotel. I ate a lot and didn't even care about gaining weight. I was hungry, and I'll eat. Besides, I must have lost some weight by not eating in the past few days, so this just evens it out.

I had an iced coffee after eating, and when it was all gone, I started walking around the mall. I asked Leopold to come with me because I plan to shop a lot, and I would need help carrying my shopping bags. He's almost 50 years old and has been working for our family for more than 10 years. He's been my driver since I started high school, and I trust him with anything. He's always been reliable and never complained whenever I asked him anything.

After three hours, I was done shopping and was ready to get back to my hotel room. I looked at Leopold, and he looked tired too. When I told him that we were headed back to the hotel, he looked relieved as he nodded.

I felt sorry for dragging Leopold along, so I actually bought him a few things from the stores as well. When I handed the bags to him, he looked surprised before saying "Thank you, Miss Katrina."

As we were walking back to the elevators to get to the parking level, I thought I saw Julianne with two of our friends Lisa and Jenny in one of the stores. I discreetly walked into the store and confirmed that it was them.

I ducked and tried to sneak closer to them to hear what they were talking about. I didn't really need to get too close because Julianne was talking quite loudly. She sounded proud of what she was talking about.

Julianne: "---So, I gasped when Jason pulled out the ring box from his pocket."

Lisa: "What did you say?"

Julianne: "Of course, I said yes! I've been waiting for Jason to propose, and now that that brat Katrina is out of our lives, we're finally free to get married!"

Jenny: "Well, it's about time. You two have been in love with each other for a long time now."

Lisa: "Why didn't Jason just break up with Kat though?"

Julianne: "Well, his parents are adamant for them to get married. That's the only reason why Jason is with her. Nothing can get in the way of our love."

Jenny and Lisa squealed as Julianne showed them her ring finger. I couldn't see the ring, but I saw it sparkle.

I walked out of the shop and ran towards the elevators. Leopold must have been surprised, but he eventually caught up with me.

I was crying when I got into the car. He looked at me from the rearview mirror, and asked "Are you okay, Miss Katrina?"

Through tears, I said "Yes. Let's head back to the hotel please."

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When I got back to my hotel room, I put down the shopping bags on the floor and headed to the bathroom. I felt pity as I looked at myself. After a few minutes, I washed my face and headed back to bed.

Did Jason really propose to Julianne? That seems to be what she was telling Lisa and Jenny earlier. If so, how could Jason do when we've just broken up? I wonder how long he's had the ring, and how long he's been wanting to propose to Julianne. I remember he took me to a romantic the day before I caught him and Julianne. This date was the reason why I decided to finally get intimate with him.

I couldn't also help but wonder if what Julianne said about Jason being with me just because of our parents is true. Does this mean that Jason never really loved me? This made me want to cry once more, but I decided to just take a nap. I feel so tired from all the shopping and crying.

When I woke up, I felt a little better and decided that I would not let Jason and Julianne make me feel like this. I need to just take some time off my current life and recharge. The only way I could do that was to move away from the city and cut off the traitors from my life.

I decided to open my phone and go to social media. The first thing I did was to purge my accounts. I unfriended and blocked all the traitorous common friends Jason, Julianne, and I had. I couldn't help but see a few more posts from Julianne. Some of them are with Jason, while some are with our friends. I'm not sure if the pictures, and new, and I didn't bother checking to find out.

A rogue tear dropped on my cheek, and I immediately wiped it off. When I was confident that I had cut off all traitors from my life, I decided to email my university. I asked to take the semester off. It just started, so it's not really a big deal.

I thought about whether there were some things I needed from my apartment that I needed to get. Once I had the list, I called my housekeeper Evelyn, and asked her to pack them up. I then asked Leopold to pick them up from my apartment.

I had dinner at the hotel restaurant that night. Eating in my room has gotten a little boring, and I've always preferred eating with a crowd. Although I was alone at my table, it was still better than eating alone in my hotel room.

I didn't spend the entire dinner alone, though. About 20 minutes after taking my seat, a handsome young man asked if he could join me at my table. I smiled and let him sit across from me. We flirted as we ate, and when I was done, he asked if I'd like to join for drinks.

I know better than to drink alcohol with strange men, so I just told him "As much as I'd like to, I have an early flight tomorrow."

The handsome young man nodded and smiled, and he said "I understand. Can I at least get your number?"

I smiled back and said, "Of course."

I proceeded to input my number on the handsome young man's phone. I'm planning to change my number, so I'm not worried. He is handsome and seems nice enough, but I'm not ready to be with anyone right now. In fact, I don't think I'd want to date anytime soon.

I then headed back to my room and packed my stuff. I may not be flying tomorrow, but I am traveling back to my hometown. I didn't want to stay in the city, and I couldn't think of anywhere else to go but back home.

After packing, I went to sleep. It's about a 5-hour drive back home, and it has been years since I've been there. My parents are not there at the moment, since they are traveling, so I don't have to worry about them asking me why I came home, or why I dropped out of school.