Chapter 14:
Unbeknowest to me, but back in Harmony, this was what was going on: Right
when my plane took off and I was on my way to Connecticut, Miguel and Pilar headed
back home.
Miguel was surprised to see Charity sitting there on the front steps waiting for
him. They hadn't talked in a long time - what was she doing here?
"Hi, Miguel," she said sweetly, standing up.
"Hi, Charity," he said gloomily. He was missing me already.
She came over to him and gave him a long hug.
"I can't believe Kay would leave you," Charity told him. "I mean she just had
your son what - four months ago? And all of a sudden she just took off?! How do you
know she's actually going to college? She's probably -"
"Charity!" Miguel interrupted. "I don't want to hear it. If you came here to diss
Kay, I'm not going to listen. I'm sorry but I need to be alone."
He opened the front door and got inside, closing it behind him.
Charity crossed her arms and gave a scornful laugh. Miguel may have just shut
me out right now, she thought to herself, but deep down I know that I have got him
suspicious about Kay's actions and reasons for leaving. Pretty soon, he'll forget all
about that slut and come back to me! She jumped for joy, just thinking about it. She
walked over to the B&B where Grace was. She couldn't wait to tell her what she had
just told Miguel. Grace would be so proud!
Elsewhere.... Beth had just delivered a baby boy. Luis and her decided to name
him Gary. Beth was upset that I was not there to see her become a mommy, just like
she had done for me. She used to always think of me as her little sister, since she
never had one, and it made her sad not to have me there on that special day. I was sad
too. I knew she was meant to deliver a few weeks after I left Harmony and I really
wanted to be present to see the son she was going to have. But that was another thing
Charity prevented me from experiencing.
Also back in Harmony, Gwen was still dating Noah. I could tell, before I left,
that those two were perfect for each other. They were the same age. They both were
glad to have each other for support. Gwen was ultimately getting over Ethan and Noah
was finally finding someone he could fall in love with.
Back in Connecticut, I was busy with my classes, my part-time job and taking
care of Ricky. I barely had five minutes to breathe each day. Tony was pretty
supportive for a roommate, even when he didn't have to be. I appreciated that. Ricky
was getting older and bigger. With each passing day, he looked more and more like his
father.
I was beginning to miss Miguel more and more. I stared at the one picture I had
of him everyday. How I wished I could call him, once, just once! I wanted to hear his
voice. I was beginning to forget what he sounded like. What his cologne smelled like.
Small things like that kept evaporating from my memory every day. It drove me crazy
to realize that Miguel was slowly getting out of my life - at least for these next few
years.
One weekday, I left one of my classes early and went to my dorm room for a
while. My next class was in two hours. Ricky was away at the university's day care
and I had some time to myself. Tony wasn't in our dorm room when I came in. I sat
down on my bed and cried uncontrollably. I couldn't take this anymore! College was
great - I had made new friends and was doing well in my classes - but without Miguel
that seemed unimportant. Nothing held any importance to me anymore if Miguel
wasn't by my side. I took out the picture I had of him and stared at it for awhile. I lost
track of time; I didn't know how long I was there in my room looking at Miguel's
photograph. Tony came in then.
"Kay!" he exclaimed, coming in. I was sprawled on my bed, my face streaked
with tears staring at Miguel's half-torn photograph.
I got up and fell into his open arms. He gave me a hug and let me cry on his
shoulder for a while. I was so desperate for friends. Tony was the closest friend I had
right now. I still considered Gwen and Beth my friends but they weren't here and I
wouldn't get the chance to talk to them for another few years.
Life sucked right now! The only thing keeping me sane was Ricky, my one
picture of Miguel, and Tony.
"I worry about you sometimes," Tony informed me. "Charity's plan seemed to
really have affected you emotionally."
I didn't say anything, but it was true.
* * * * *
By the end of my freshman year at UConn (as it was called), a lot had
happened: For one, Miguel was slowly but definitely becoming a memory, something of
the past. Ricky had grown quite a lot, he was now almost 13 months old. Tony was
more supportive than ever. I had been asked out a couple of times by some of the guys
on campus and even though they were all cute and nice, my heart only wanted Miguel.
Now it was summertime; three months to myself to do anything I pleased. Tony
went back home to his family so it was just Ricky and me alone in our dorms that
summer. How I wanted to go back to Harmony! But I knew I couldn't. Charity
probably already had her hooks on Miguel. I hoped not. If Miguel really loved me, he
wouldn't fall for her trap. I prayed everyday that those two would be kept apart.
I was surprised when one day in August, as I was checking my mail, I noticed
one small letter. It looked unfamiliar. I looked to see who it was from. It was marked
"Ivy Winthrop-Crane." I was shocked. I hadn't given out any information on my
whereabouts besides the name of the university and the state of course! How did she
find me?!
I tore open the letter and began to read it. This is what is said:
Dear Kay,
Did you honestly think that I wouldn't find out where you are? I am a Crane
after all! How come you haven't communicated with us once? I remember my college
days - I was never too busy to keep in touch with family! But anyway, the reason I
wrote to you dear is this: your father and Miguel are worried sick about you! They
expected your call once your plane arrived. Honey, how come you haven't kept in
touch? Did something happen to make you resent your family here and Harmony in
general? There IS a reason behind all this, Kay, I know it. Why won't you tell me?
Or at least your father? No one knows that I am writing to you. Not even your
father. Come back for a visit soon dear, or at least call. Everyone misses you.
With love and hope,
Ivy
Unbeknowest to me, but back in Harmony, this was what was going on: Right
when my plane took off and I was on my way to Connecticut, Miguel and Pilar headed
back home.
Miguel was surprised to see Charity sitting there on the front steps waiting for
him. They hadn't talked in a long time - what was she doing here?
"Hi, Miguel," she said sweetly, standing up.
"Hi, Charity," he said gloomily. He was missing me already.
She came over to him and gave him a long hug.
"I can't believe Kay would leave you," Charity told him. "I mean she just had
your son what - four months ago? And all of a sudden she just took off?! How do you
know she's actually going to college? She's probably -"
"Charity!" Miguel interrupted. "I don't want to hear it. If you came here to diss
Kay, I'm not going to listen. I'm sorry but I need to be alone."
He opened the front door and got inside, closing it behind him.
Charity crossed her arms and gave a scornful laugh. Miguel may have just shut
me out right now, she thought to herself, but deep down I know that I have got him
suspicious about Kay's actions and reasons for leaving. Pretty soon, he'll forget all
about that slut and come back to me! She jumped for joy, just thinking about it. She
walked over to the B&B where Grace was. She couldn't wait to tell her what she had
just told Miguel. Grace would be so proud!
Elsewhere.... Beth had just delivered a baby boy. Luis and her decided to name
him Gary. Beth was upset that I was not there to see her become a mommy, just like
she had done for me. She used to always think of me as her little sister, since she
never had one, and it made her sad not to have me there on that special day. I was sad
too. I knew she was meant to deliver a few weeks after I left Harmony and I really
wanted to be present to see the son she was going to have. But that was another thing
Charity prevented me from experiencing.
Also back in Harmony, Gwen was still dating Noah. I could tell, before I left,
that those two were perfect for each other. They were the same age. They both were
glad to have each other for support. Gwen was ultimately getting over Ethan and Noah
was finally finding someone he could fall in love with.
Back in Connecticut, I was busy with my classes, my part-time job and taking
care of Ricky. I barely had five minutes to breathe each day. Tony was pretty
supportive for a roommate, even when he didn't have to be. I appreciated that. Ricky
was getting older and bigger. With each passing day, he looked more and more like his
father.
I was beginning to miss Miguel more and more. I stared at the one picture I had
of him everyday. How I wished I could call him, once, just once! I wanted to hear his
voice. I was beginning to forget what he sounded like. What his cologne smelled like.
Small things like that kept evaporating from my memory every day. It drove me crazy
to realize that Miguel was slowly getting out of my life - at least for these next few
years.
One weekday, I left one of my classes early and went to my dorm room for a
while. My next class was in two hours. Ricky was away at the university's day care
and I had some time to myself. Tony wasn't in our dorm room when I came in. I sat
down on my bed and cried uncontrollably. I couldn't take this anymore! College was
great - I had made new friends and was doing well in my classes - but without Miguel
that seemed unimportant. Nothing held any importance to me anymore if Miguel
wasn't by my side. I took out the picture I had of him and stared at it for awhile. I lost
track of time; I didn't know how long I was there in my room looking at Miguel's
photograph. Tony came in then.
"Kay!" he exclaimed, coming in. I was sprawled on my bed, my face streaked
with tears staring at Miguel's half-torn photograph.
I got up and fell into his open arms. He gave me a hug and let me cry on his
shoulder for a while. I was so desperate for friends. Tony was the closest friend I had
right now. I still considered Gwen and Beth my friends but they weren't here and I
wouldn't get the chance to talk to them for another few years.
Life sucked right now! The only thing keeping me sane was Ricky, my one
picture of Miguel, and Tony.
"I worry about you sometimes," Tony informed me. "Charity's plan seemed to
really have affected you emotionally."
I didn't say anything, but it was true.
* * * * *
By the end of my freshman year at UConn (as it was called), a lot had
happened: For one, Miguel was slowly but definitely becoming a memory, something of
the past. Ricky had grown quite a lot, he was now almost 13 months old. Tony was
more supportive than ever. I had been asked out a couple of times by some of the guys
on campus and even though they were all cute and nice, my heart only wanted Miguel.
Now it was summertime; three months to myself to do anything I pleased. Tony
went back home to his family so it was just Ricky and me alone in our dorms that
summer. How I wanted to go back to Harmony! But I knew I couldn't. Charity
probably already had her hooks on Miguel. I hoped not. If Miguel really loved me, he
wouldn't fall for her trap. I prayed everyday that those two would be kept apart.
I was surprised when one day in August, as I was checking my mail, I noticed
one small letter. It looked unfamiliar. I looked to see who it was from. It was marked
"Ivy Winthrop-Crane." I was shocked. I hadn't given out any information on my
whereabouts besides the name of the university and the state of course! How did she
find me?!
I tore open the letter and began to read it. This is what is said:
Dear Kay,
Did you honestly think that I wouldn't find out where you are? I am a Crane
after all! How come you haven't communicated with us once? I remember my college
days - I was never too busy to keep in touch with family! But anyway, the reason I
wrote to you dear is this: your father and Miguel are worried sick about you! They
expected your call once your plane arrived. Honey, how come you haven't kept in
touch? Did something happen to make you resent your family here and Harmony in
general? There IS a reason behind all this, Kay, I know it. Why won't you tell me?
Or at least your father? No one knows that I am writing to you. Not even your
father. Come back for a visit soon dear, or at least call. Everyone misses you.
With love and hope,
Ivy