Should Be
By the Almighty Spork Goddess
Karen stared out the window. She was at her parents' house, and had just explained to them what had happened. Of course, her dad had demanded what she had done this time, and her mother had asked if she was being selfish again. Now James was sleeping peacefully in his cradle, and Karen was sleeping not-so-peacefully. In fact, she couldn't sleep. She just kept thinking about what had happened today, and crying.
"Whatever I did, Erik...I'm so sorry..." She sobbed. "Just please...take me back..." She looked at her baby...their baby... Had she really thrown away their marriage because of James, or was there more? Since Erik was too rational to get jealous over a three-year-old, she assumed there was more.
She tried to think of what other problem there was. Being pessimistic, she had first thought that he had stopped loving her. But he had seemed so pained when he had thrown her and James out...so there must be something else.
An affair? Doubtful.
Maybe he thought that SHE was having an affair. Well, she thought angrily, if he doesn't trust his own wife then I'm better off without him! Besides, why couldn't he just ask me?
So, it couldn't be that, either. She was running out of ideas when there was a knock on her door. She got up off the bed, stuffed the hundreds of Kleenexes into the garbage can, wiped her eyes until they looked somewhat dry, and opened the door.
It was Kai. He looked worried. "Mistress Karen, are you alright?"
Karen smiled weakly. "I'm fine." She closed the door and sat back on the bed, but it opened again.
Kai studied her. "You don't look it."
"Kai...why did he throw me out?"
"What did he say?" Kai asked, sitting beside her on the bed.
"...He....he...said that ...I should....should...go...fulfill..." Suddenly it hit her, but her thoughts were interrupted as Kai suddenly put his hand on her chin and lifted her head to face his face.
"...Karen...He obviously doesn't care enough about you...but I....I...do..."
"...Kai?" Now she REALLY was confused.
"Karen...I've loved you for so long...no one else sees you like I do..." He leaned in closer. Karen trembled.
"Kai...this isn't right...I'm married..."
"Not anymore..." He leaned in closer until their lips were touching
Am I not mean? HAHHAHAHAHHA! I love being an author like this! You can be mean! I mean...er...sorry for making that all dramatic and mushy and schtuff...but it's my specialty! And I'm sorry if you like Kai and you find that I'm being mean to him, since Kai would NEVER do that. I have nothing against Kai, but he always beats me in those swimming contests, damnit! ;) Plus I think the farmer and Karen are a better couple. If you review this, and want to include who you think she should end up with go for it. I doubt it will change my mind (which I haven't decided yet. o.o;;), but maybe if I get enough votes I'll make it "Reader's choice" ending. If anyone's reading this, that is. Please r/r! I love responses, as long as there's no criticism! I promise I'll have chapter...4? Eh, I'll have the next chapter up soon!
Disclaimer: Natsume (SERIOUS FUN!) owns Harvest Moon 64, Kai, Karen, Popurri, Mint, and the default little guy who is Erik in my story and game. I do, however, own the personality of Erik and the baby's name, James. (I named him that in my game, too). Thanks to Silver Yume for giving me the title of this story! Love ya, everyone!