<div style="text-align: justify;">Catherine also thought of Thad throughout the day. It was impossible not to think of him after the kiss they had shared. Catherine wondered for a moment if she had done something wrong kissing Thad. In general, Cat would have said yes. But their situation was different, after all. There wasn't a wedding to wait for in their case. They would never be allowed to marry. But their souls already were, and would always be. So, Catherine concluded there was not wrong in that kiss. It had been such a soft and quick kiss, after all. And a kiss shared between two people who loved and respect each other.<br/><br/>Easing her mind about doing something wrong, Catherine spent the rest of her day in her room. She tried to read, but soon gave up as she could think of nothing but Thad's lips touching hers. The memory alone made Catherine feel warm inside. She had never experienced that feeling, but it wasn't a bad one. It was something she really enjoyed and felt comfortable with. <br/><br/>Picking up her needles and threads, Catherine set on embroidering. She enjoyed the work, and wanted to have a little something special done for the night. Stopping only when tea and supper were announced, Catherine joined her parents for the meals and then retreated back into her room. Near bed time, she bathed as usual and changed into her night gown, the long dark hair let down for the night.<br/><br/>Catherine didn't go to sleep immediately, though. She felt her heart race as every minute passed by. Would Thad be able to come tonight? Would they have their precious hours together? Those were the happiest hours in Catherine's days. They had to be quiet, but they were together, and that meant a lot.<br/><br/>Cat's heart skipped a beat when she heard the softly knocking. Jumping to her feet, Catherine walked to the door and opened it, pulling Thad in. She closed the door before turning to her beloved. Picking up her work - the delicate handkerchief she had been working on, she showed it to him. It was a piece fit for a gentleman, and it had a <span style="font-style: italic">T</span> embroidered at one corner. <span style="color: #40FFFF">"Do you like it, my love?"</span>, Cat asked softly. <span style="color: #40FFFF">"It is yours"</span>, she completed, looking up to scan his face for a reaction.</div>