Love hurts

Chapter nine (9) The beginning of a new relationship

As kaithlyn sat in the bus, fingers on her lip, she smiled as a blush bright pink appeared on her cheek and at that moment also Richard giggled staring outside the cars' window.

Jack observing him asked,'So how was your day?'. 'Could have never been any better,' he replied as his mind flashed back to the memory of a few minutes ago.

There was a look of surprise on Kaithlyn face as Richard turned her around, then his hand was on the bow holding her hair together and as her hair came down on her face he pulled her close and kissed her.

It felt as if the world surrounding them no longer existed and the wind had been paused as leaves fell slowly to the ground and a melody played in their heart.

It was the first time for Kaithlyn, she felt rooted to the spot, it wasn't for Richard but you could say it was the first kiss he sincerely had a feeling or throb in his heart.

The look of surprise was replaced with shock asks kaithlyn trembled, Richard held her hand and then, ' I have been such a jerk katty, but if it's not too late, would you please forgive me?' He asked.

Kaithlyn couldn't believe her ears, Richard was actually apologising to her, he tugged on her hands as he awaited a reply.

'Yes, I forgive you,' She said a smile forming on her face, Richard was so happy he hugged her. 'Do you mind releasing me, remember we are still in school,' Kaithlyn said.

'Oh sorry!' He said as he let go of her, he had totally forgotten they were still in school and of course someone must have seen them. Kaithlyn however started feeling shy and decided to leave, 'uhmn, so I would see you tomorrow then, bye' she said as she turned to leave hurriedly ignoring the bruise on her knee.

Richard giggled he understood what was wrong and walked into the park, now staring out the window he thought to himself,'Today could have never been any better,'.

Now, it's the first time talking about Kaithlyn home, it's a small bungalow, typical for a small family, a sitting room, kitchen, three bedrooms (although small), a small garden in the front, a swing and bench at the backyard, kaithlyn favourite part of the house.

As kaithlyn walked down home, she kept looking around to see of anyone was staring at her, why! You might be wondering, well it's because she thought anyone who stared at her would notice she had her first kiss or there is now a stamp on her fore head that reads,' I just had my first kiss'.

She had almost gotten home when she cited Vincent, 'Oh my God, now is not a good time,' she tried walking away but he had already seen her.

'Hey Kate, wait up,' He said as he raced towards her.

'Oh hi Vince,' she said avoiding his gaze.

'So how did your day go?' He asked, Kate looked shocked, thinking he had figured out what happened, she usually told Vincent everything but this time around it felt awkward.

'What happened?' Vincent asked as he noticed the shock on her face, then he saw her bandaged wrist and he got worried.

'Tell me kate, what happened to you, how did you get this cut?' He asked as he examined her hands. 'It's nothing, I just slipped that's all,' she replied.

'Are you sure it's nothing, then why is your face flushed,' he asked. Her hands went to her cheek, 'oh it's actually nothing much, I told you already,' she stammered.

'I would see you later then,' she stammered and ran off.

'What's wrong with her,why is she acting weird?' He asked looking puzzled and feeled with concern. On getting home Kaithlyn noticed some of the clothes spread out to dry had fallen off the line, she picked them up and made for the door.

'Mom, Juliet !!! I am home,' She said as she went in.

'Welcome dear, how was school today?' Kaithlyn mom replied, a woman in her mid-forties, beautiful oval shaped face, brown thick hair which were made unto a bun on her head. She had a broad smile on seeing her you could guess who kaithlyn got her good looks from.

'Why does everyone keep asking me that today?' She thought.

'Kaithlyn! Are you alright?' Her mom asked with concern all over her as she stood up from behind her sewing machine, Kaithlyn mom was a seamstress and a very good one at that.

'How did you get this cut?' She asked as she examined her hands and knees, 'oh it's nothinguch mom, I just slipped that's all,' kaithlyn said as she dropped the clothes on the ironing board.

'And school was also fine,' she added. 'So how was your day mom?' She asked.

'Today was great, go and have lunch, you came back late,' her mom said.

'Thanks mom,' she said and made for her room but paused. 'Where is Juliet?' She asked her mom who was already busy with the dress she was sewing.

'I think she is at the backyard,' her mom replied.

'Okay,' Kaithlyn said as she walked towards the backdoor. 'Juliet!' Kaithlyn called softly as she walked into backyard looking around.

'Big sis,' a young girl of about ten years, an exact replica of kate, answered as she raced kaithlyn who embraced her into a warm hug.

'How was school today?' Kaithlyn asked her.

'School was okay, I learnt a new poem today,' Juliet replied, her face beaming with smiles. Juliet is kaithlyn younger and only sibling, they are really close to each other which is always a concern to their parents for Juliet was a sickle celled patient. That's why they all have to work hard to earn enough money for Juliet drugs and treatment.

'I hope you have taken your drugs?' Kaithlyn asked looking concerned at her younger sister. 'I surely did, I won't forget that,' Juliet assured her smiling.

'Alright, I need to get going, take care of yourself,' 

'Do you mean to the restaurant,' Juliet asked.

'Yeah, where else would I go silly girl,' Kate teased as she walked into the house. 'Get me something on your way back,' Juliet said.

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'Good afternoon mom," Richard greeted his mom all smiles.

'Afternoon dear, hope there wasn't any problem at school?' His mom asked while going through a magazine on her desk.

'Nope, there wasn't, but why do you ask mom?' Richard said looking puzzled.'Well you came later than usual, that's why I asked,'

'Oh, it's nothing much just a project I am working on that's all,' Richard said.

'I am so tired, I would go take a shower,' he added and made for the stairs. 'Richard!' His mom called.

'Yes,' he answered

'Do make sure you come home early tomorrow,'

'Why?'

'Well, I invited the Peterolli's over for dinner,'his mom said.

'What !!!' Richard exclaimed.

'Your father said he would soon be business partner with them and so asked me to invite them over,' his mom explained.

Richard just stared dumb to the feet, his mind trying to process what his mom had just said.

'Richard!' His mom called.

This snapped him out of his thoughts, 'alright Mom, I would try' he said smiling sheepishly. And as he made for his room, 'oh God damn it,' he cursed.

His mom watched him go up the stairs, 'what goes on in his mind this days I wonder,' she thought and smiled.