369 MIND BLOWING

"Catherine, what do you think of dating me?"

Sebastian's words were quick and abrupt. It was so unexpected that Catherine stared at him dumbly.

"What?"

"What if we date with marriage in mind?" Sebastian asked in one breath. "You don't have to worry about my comfort. Just… be with me."

At that moment, his head was blank, his ears were buzzing. If the earth split apart, he wouldn't know. His focus was only toward Catherine, and her alone.

"What… what are you saying…?" Catherine stammer. Her legs were immobile, betraying her wish.

Noticing that she wasn't moving closer, Sebastian stepped forward. 

"I know you have a man in your life but I want to tell you that when you are with me, you can be who you are. You can have your secrets. I won't pester you for that. As long as you are with me, you won't be pressed to do anything you don't want. Just be yourself."