Thank you all for the support and kind feedback, this is just a bit of fun to unwind in the evening. So the fact so many of you have read is such a lovely thing, Here is the next update. Let me know what you think :)
Kate sighed as she curled up in her duvet avoiding the inevitable of getting up, she had no motivation this morning. She hadn't slept well, not for the last few days not since she had spending two whole wonderful nights with Caroline. Now sleeping alone was just stressful, on top of that she had performance review today which was going to be awquard.
Caroline was flustered and she was pissed off, nothing usually got the better of her but she hadn't slept the last few days only added to the bags visible below her eyes.
She had slept on the sofa last night fighting off Johns advances, since he had got back it had been relentless. She had resulted to staying up until he gave up and went to bed, Then Settling herself restlessly on the sofa where she had dozed on and off until the early morning.
She had cajoled the boys into the car, who by the sound of things had a wonderful time as they hadn't stopped talking about it. Of course nothing matched up to her weekend with Kate, not that she could tell anyone.
"John stop it the boys are waiting" she growled, "what's the matter you've been avoiding me since I've been back. Didn't you miss me?". "John I don't want to have sex with you especially not while our boys wait for me in the car" she half shouted, removing his hands from her hips.
"John I think we need to talk when I get home tonight. It's important!" She waited for him to register what she had said. "Ok, but why", "I haven't got time now John but we need to talk" she finished as she stormed down the hall in her power heels.
"Oh morning Gavin, how are you" she shook his hand "I'm not late am I?" Caroline asked checking her watch, "no no I'm early, mind if I walk with you". "No not at all, please" Caroline opened the door for him "bye boys have a good day", she smiled at them both and took up her professional persona once again.
"So how are you? how's your wife?" Caroline asked him smiling, "yes she's great we've just found out we're expecting our third" he finished. "Oh wow congratulations that's" , "a suprise" he suggested. Caroline couldn't help laugh "no I was going to say exciting, I take it wasn't planned from that comment. But some of the best things in your life can't be planned" she smiled at him looking up to glance at Kate striding down the hall. She felt her smile widen she couldn't help it or control it, it was the effect Kate had always had.
"Oh hello Miss Mckenzie" Gavin offered his hand which she took, "morning Dr Elliot" Kate smiled.
As they sat around the table Kate felt the flush against her chest as Caroline's eyes drilled into her. They hadn't really spoken since their weekend other than texts, Caroline had been so busy with work and the boys.
"Well Gavin I'm happy to say Kate is a magnificent addition, every year she adds more enthusiasm to causes many have long given up on. We are currently in place to join the regional choir competition, which all the students have been very engaged in. I'm impressed she's made it very popular, I'm also thrilled to tell you the trip to Paris last term went so well we're looking at planning something similar for the younger years taking GCSE.
All in all Kate..." Caroline's eyes finally leaving Gavin's to meet Kate, the fire she saw flickering inside them. The bright smile beaming back at her as she faced Kate " is a fantastic teacher who is professional down to the last. Someone who goes above and beyond to help the students on a daily basis in their work and personal lives. Making all aspectings in her teaching accessible, she's a brilliant teacher, we're lucky to have her". Caroline finished attempting to hide the blush on her cheeks, "Indeed" Gavin smiled, "well we've reviewed your stats and your grades for all years, all of which are above the targets. The governors are very pleased with what you have brought to the team since your joining us, and in light of this and Mr Robins retirement at the end of Easter term leaves head of languages free.
Therefore we would like to offer you the position if you would be kind enough to accept?". He turned to Caroline who nodded "you'd be brilliant", Kate smiled wildly "well I'd love too, if you think I would do it to the standard your looking for. I know Mr Thomas has been here several years longer than me and I have no wish to upset anyone, as much as I would be thrilled to accept your proposition" Kate finished shyly.
"Well that's settled then Kate will take the post" Caroline smiled proudly, "well that's great I was hoping that would be your answer. Well I think that covers everything keep it up Kate, now we don't wish to keep you from your next class. It lovely to see you again Kate" Gavin shook her hand. "Great thank you" Kate smiled, "I might just give Adam Lucas a call to explain that Kate has graticiously accepted the new role, so we can get things in motion" he explained to Caroline, she nodded as he nipped out the office door.
"Thank you Caroline, but you could have given me some warning, this has nothing to do with me and you. I know it doesn't but I have to ask" she asked apologetically. "No nothing to do with us, me and Gavin had it in mind before me and you even began. Your professional integrity is intact" she smirked.
Caroline stepped forward "although there is another private matter I want to discuss with you". She took another step closer to Kate edging her against the door, Caroline playfully took her lovers lips. They stood quitely they could hear Beverely and Gavin now chatting outside the door, "not here" Caroline quipped.
"Ill be back in 10 minutes Gavin, I just need to show Miss Mckenzie a file I've left in my car, I'll be right back". Caroline said not waiting for a reply as she bustled past Gavin and Beverly half running down the hall, Kate in tow.
"Caroline where are we going?" Kate panted trying to catch her up, Caroline stopped glanced around and then pulled Kate into the supplies cupboard. Caroline claimed Kate's lips with such need, such love "god your amazing" Kate whispered.
"I've missed you" Caroline admitted kissing down her neck, "I can't be long but I can't wait to ask you this, and we'll tell you. The last few nights I haven't slept, thinking if you, us. I can't live like this Kate I don't want to be having an affair I want to make it right. ...I want to be with you all the time. Sorry I'm babbling A bit, what I'm trying to say is I want ...I mean I am going to leave John.
I love you Kate Mckenzie I love you with everything I am, you make me happier than I knew possible. I'm not saying announce our relationship to the world right now, I need to think of the boys and work, oh god and my mother. But at least to us you'd know I mean what I say. That I love you, I want to be with you and I'm only for you, it's not fair for you be on the sidelines any longer Kate.
Once Ive spoken to John tonight explained I'm not happy, that I want some space - to separate. It will be me and you, I know he will not take well" God she was dreading it.
Kate looked sympathetic "I know him Kate he will kick off throw his toys out of the pram". Kate raised her eyebrows "he's a grown man" she started "believe me Kate he won't make it easy for me, neither will my mother.
So I will need to allow some time for him to understand to leave and then I'll tell the boys my mother about you/us. But it's going to be a shock for them all, it won't be easy so I just need to know is this what you want? do you want me?. No affairs, no part time weekends of love making, I mean The real deal Kate, love warts and all".
Kate took a breathe calming herself eyes linking with Caroline's, "you mean it, you'd do that for me for us?". "I will I'd do anything for you Kate, you know that! It will take time Kate, but I want to spend the rest of my life with you". "Oh god yes Caroline, being with you forever sounds wonderful" Caroline wiped her eyes "oh Kate that's wonderful" . Caroline tenderly leant forward and kissed Kate softly but passionately, hands roaming, exploring. "I'll support you all the way, I know they boys are your priority and we need to do this slowly. I know this will be hard for you a big change but it will be worth it... Won't it to be together". Caroline stroked her face "I can think of nothing more deliciously perfect".
Caroline giggled as Kate's hands dipped under her shirt "Kateee I've got to go back to work. But will I see you before the end of the day?" She asked attempting to restrain Kate's enthusiastic efforts to seduce her. "Oh ok" Kate fake pouted "make me deliriously happy and then leave me for review meetings" she laughed.
"Of course I know what I'd rather be doing, but I will be hunted down if I don't reappear shortly. Beverley knows all my hiding places, but come after lunch we can go to your for an hour" she smirked kissing Kate tenderly. "Ok I'll see you at 2 after lunch so we can talk" Kate laughed "ok talk and other things" Caroline admitted biting her lower lip.
Kate smiled "I can't wait.. Now go before I decide better of letting you leave this room".
Caroline strode up the hall, she could hear her echo from her shoes it sounded louder, lighter as if shouting to the world how amazingly wonderful she felt in this moment.
Everything was going to change now...
