Chapter 5: Blast From The Past
A/N: Enjoy. You should know by now that all of these people, places and things are not owned by me.
Spring time again. Popuri was running around like a nut watering her flowers. At least she looked happy. I was supposed to be checking the grape vines, but I hadn't bothered. Kai would pick up the slack.
"Hey Karen!" Ann exclaimed, running up the road.
Cliff was walking behind her. They were dating now.
"There's a new kid in town!" She cried, smiling.
"What?" I asked, confused.
"Remember that old run down farm? Well one of that guy's grandkids is gonna take it over!" She replied, jumping up and down.
I didn't see the need for so much excitement.
'C'mon, let's go check it out!" Ann said, her eyes sparkling.
She grabbed my hand and starting running towards that old farm. I had no choice but to follow. We passed the Mayor on the way. He didn't say anything as we ran past.
There we were, at the farm gate. Everyone had long since forgotten its name. The old man who had taken care of it had now passed away.
A young man was standing outside of the farmhouse, looking around. Ann ran up and greeted him, nearly knocking him over. I hung back, watching them. That man sure looked familiar. My eyes glazed over as the memories came back to me.
*10 years ago*
"I have to leave, Karen." He said, staring at his feet.
"You do? Well, will you come back, someday?" The little girl questioned, twirling a blonde strand of hair around her finger.
"I will, I promise." The boy replied, smiling at her. She smiled back.
"Jack, your parents will be here soon. Get ready." Jack's grandfather called.
"Well, guess I better head out, I'll miss you." Jack said, hugging the girl. She returned the hug.
"I'll miss you too, Jack." She replied. The little boy started to run off.
"Remember Jack, you promised!" Karen exclaimed, heading home.
"I'll never forget!" Jack replied, his voice faint now.
*Back to the present…*
I shook my head, trying to shake the images. They wouldn't leave. Ann was now dragging the boy closer.
"Karen, this is Jack and he…" She trailed off, noticing the look on my face.
She instantly dropped his arm and walked off, joining Cliff at the farm gate.
"It's good to see you again, Karen." Jack said, his face blank.
I could tell he wasn't sure what to do next. My hands balled into fists at my sides. I wasn't relieved to see him. There was nothing but anger running through my veins.
"What the heck are you doing here, Jack? I can't believe you." I replied, glaring in his direction.
He rubbed the back of his head, searching for something to say.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to keep you waiting so long. Is that offer still open?" He asked, grinning. I felt disgusted.
"Screw you, Jack. I barely even remember you. I wouldn't marry you if you were the last man on earth!" I screamed, resisting the urge to punch him. It wouldn't do me any good.
I stormed off, bumping into Ann and Cliff as I passed.
