Chapter 73: I CAN''T STAND HER


    CATHERINE


    My face unconsciously twisted into a frown. Who bashes into people''s rooms? I questioned myself


    in my mind, feeling irritated by the abrupt intrusion.


    Mia breezed into the room, her vibrant energy filling the space as she eximed, "Hey, everyone! I


    hope I''m not interrupting anything."


    I struggled to mask my frustration, offering a forced smile.


    "No, Mia, you''re not interrupting. We were just talking," I replied, trying to maintain a polite tone.


    Damon nced at me, concern evident in his eyes, before turning his attention back to Mia.


    "We were just discussing ns for tomorrow. We could use some ideas for things to do while you''re


    here."


    Mia''s eyes lit up with excitement, and I sat quietly, feeling a mix of emotions as Mia''s lively presence


    filled the room. Mia turned to me and said,


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    "Hey, Catherine, we should all go out for brunch tomorrow! There''s this amazing new café that I''ve


    been dying to try. What do you think?"


    I hesitated for a moment before responding, "I''m not sure, Mia. I need some time to think about it."


    Damon tried to bridge the gap. "Cathy, I think it could be a nice way for all of us to spend some time


    together. What do you say?"


    I forced a small smile. "I suppose it could be fun."


    Mia beamed. "Great! It''s settled, then. I''ll make the reservations."


    As the conversation continued, I felt a growing sense of unease. I longed for a moment alone with


    Damon, but Mia''s presence seemed to fill all the spaces. I wished I could find a way to express my


    feelings without feeling overshadowed.


    As Mia continued to talk, I couldn''t help but feel a pang of jealousy. It seemed like she was


    deliberately seeking Damon''s attention, drawing him into a conversation that made me feel left out. I


    felt frustrated and increasingly isted in my own space as I watched them interact.


    Mia turned to Damon and eximed, "Damon, did I tell you about the new movie that''sing out?


    We should all go see it together this weekend!"


    Damon''s eyes lit up, and he responded, "That sounds like a great idea, Mia. What do you think,


    Catherine?"


    I hesitated, feeling a bit left out. "Okay," I responded curtly.


    Mia smiled triumphantly, and I felt a surge of frustration.


    I tried to focus on the book in my hands, but their conversation filled the room, drowning out my


    attempts to find sce in the pages. I felt a surge of resentment towards Mia for disrupting the quiet


    moment I had hoped to share with Damon.


    As the minutes passed, I struggled to contain my growing frustration. Finally, unable to bear it any


    longer, I stood up abruptly, causing both Mia and Damon to turn their attention to me.


    "Excuse me, I think I''ll take a walk outside for some fresh air," I announced, my tone sharper than


    intended.


    Damon looked puzzled. "Are you sure everything''s okay, Cathy?"


    "I''m fine; I just need some time alone," I said as I stepped out into the hallway. He followed me, and


    I could feel Damon''s hesitation and concern lingering in the air. Mia followed closely behind, her


    eyes fixed on me with an intensity that made me uneasy.


    Damon reached out, his voiceced with worry.


    "Cathy, please talk to me. I can see something''s bothering you. You know you can tell me anything,


    right?"


    . "I know, Damon. I just need to be alone right now," I replied.


    Mia interjected, her tone falsely soothing. "Damon, maybe she''s right. Sometimes we all need some


    space to sort through things. Let her be."


    I shot Mia a nce, frustration bubbling up inside me.


    Damon''s brow furrowed with concern. "Cathy, please don''t shut me out. I want to help you through


    whatever it is. Just talk to me."


    I shook my head, feeling the pressure of their opposing energies.


    "I promise, I''ll talk to youter. Right now, I just need to clear my head."


    "Alright, Cathy. Take your time. I''ll be here when you''re ready."


    Without waiting for a response, I headed towards the balcony, desperate to find a moment of peace


    away from the swirling emotions that had overtaken me.


    I sat alone on the balcony, weing the cool night air as a much-needed escape from the tension


    inside. Lost in my thoughts, I gazed at the starry sky until Luna Diana quietly approached me.


    "Hey, Cathy, why are you sitting out here all alone? And where''s Damon?" Luna Diana''s voice was


    gentle and concerned.


    I took a moment to gather my thoughts before responding, my frustration evident in my voice. "I just


    needed some space. Damon is inside with Mia. She came in and disrupted our conversation, and I


    just couldn''t take it anymore."


    Luna Diana settled into a chair beside me, her expression sympathetic. "I understand. Sometimes


    unexpected situations can be quite overwhelming. But remember,munication is key. Have you


    talked to Damon about how you feel?"


    I sighed, feeling uneasy. "Not really. I tried to, but Mia''s sudden entrance made it impossible to have


    a proper conversation."


    Luna Diana nodded understandingly. "Mia has a way of making her presence known, doesn''t she?


    But don''t let that prevent you from expressing your feelings. Damon cares about you, and he''d want


    to know what''s bothering you."


    I fidgeted with the hem of my shirt, feeling a mix of emotions. "I know, it''s just... I couldn''t find the


    right moment to talk to him. It seems like Mia always manages to grab his attention."


    Luna Diana offered a reassuring smile. "I understand, but don''t let that stop you. Your feelings are


    important, and Damon would appreciate your honesty. Maybe you could find a quiet moment with


    himter after things have settled down with Mia. Both of you need to have open and honest


    communication, especially when things get overwhelming."


    I nodded, feeling a glimmer of hope. "You''re right. I''ll try to talk to himter. I just hope he


    understands."


    Luna Diana reached out and ced aforting hand on my shoulder.


    "He will, Cathy. Just be honest with him, and I''m sure he''ll listen. And if you need someone to talk


    to, I''m here for you too."


    I smiled gratefully at Luna Diana. "Thank you, Luna. I appreciate that more than you know." After


    the discussion, I felt tired and wanted to sleep, so I turned to Luna Diana.


    "I''ll be heading in now, Luna."


    "Oh! No problem, darling; have a good night''s rest."


    "Thank you, Luna. Do sleep well. Goodnight"


    As I made my way back inside, my mind was filled with thoughts of how to approach the situation.


    I walked the corridors towards my room, and as I reached it, I opened the door, and to my greatest


    shock, Mia was lying on top of Damon.