Getting home for break was an incredible relief. To celebrate, Kale took me out to his new club he had just opened. I guess I had underestimated how rich his family was. Kale had meant it as a graduation surprise but decided to let me enjoy it early since my grades were so incredible and I had made the dean's list my first two terms.
The club was gorgeous, and he had decided to name it Hologram, after me. I could tell he was still stressed. When Kale decided to keep his feelings to himself I tended to give him distance. Which is why I was surprised he pulled me out onto the dance floor.
I chuckled and stared up at him. "Let's hope my heels don't crush any toes tonight." I joked. Kale smiled amused. "Even if they did I wouldn't complain." His eyes dove deep into my eyes and he spoke in almost a whisper. "I love you."
Kale leaned in and kissed me. I felt myself relax in his embrace. Right now, this moment I felt completely safe with Kale. In this moment I realized why I put up with body guards, and being sent to college, and demented Kanoa. It was because I loved him. More than I loved anyone, including myself. Going back for my final term was harder now.
I arrived at school before Kyle and Tammy had finished her degree so I was on my own. I decided to head down to the meet and greet. Even though I had been to the university two terms, I still hadn't gone to a meet and greet. I guess because I always found them nerdy. Boredom creates nerds.
Kyle found me and was furious. "Are you out of your mind? Your not supposed to go anywhere without me. What would Kale say?" He continued on with his lecture for awhile. I liked him better before I knew he was my half brother. For what ever reason, people who are related tend to irritate each other more.
Kyle just kept going. I really am not sure why. At this point I had already agreed that I was wrong and he was right oh and that I would never wander off without him again. I looked over Kyle's shoulder just so I wouldn't have to watch his mouth move anymore.
AHHHHHHHH! I let out a shriek that I'm sure could shatter glass. "K...K...Kanoa!" I stammered feeling my heart hammering and my breathing grow irregular.
Kyle turned around and took a battle ready stance. There was no one there. He turned to me. "Holly, he's not here, okay? I'm sorry if I lectured you too hard. Just try to calm down."I bit my nails. I was SURE I had seen him. Positively seen him hence the banshee scream. Was I going crazy? Had worrying about Kanoa's presence pushed me too far?
Kyle became a quiet, nonlecturing shadow after that. I don't know if he really believed Kanoa was somewhere around the university or if he thought I was losing it. At this point I wasn't sure either. A few weeks passed and then Jeffrey Dean invited us to a party.
I was thrilled to get out of the dorm and shake off studying hard for a few hours. Plus, I trusted Jeffrey. Especially since Jared had recently been kicked out of the frat. Jeffrey was a great host, and I was surprised how well he managed the noise level. I looked down the hallway as something caught my eye.
HE'S HERE!!!! I screamed. Jeffrey winced. For a small person, I can belt out a scream louder than most. Kyle spun around almost the instant I had screamed. No one. This was getting beyond creepy. Jeffrey excused himself to the second living room. "Holly..." Kyle began.
"I am not crazy, Kyle, I saw him...again! He was here...he was behind you!" Kyle wrung his hands. "Holly, I don't think your crazy. I think your dealing with a very stressful situation and your mind is just trying to cope. I think your mind is playing tricks on you. Don't you think if he was here someone would see him?"
I stared into the now empty room. Maybe Kyle was right. Maybe I was hallucinating, or losing it, or something. I was trying my best. In a few weeks I would have a degree and Kale and I would be married and...I mentally paused. And what then? Then we would be living in the same town as Kanoa. For the first time I began to realize this wouldn't end when I completed my degree. But when would it end? A shiver down my spine made me conclude however it ended, it might not end well with me.
End of Part 6
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