Chapter 6: A Confession

A/N: Enjoying the story? You're on Chapter 6, so I assume so. Unless you skipped the last 5 chapters. Which is fine with me. That's your choice. Reviews are welcome. Praise and constructive criticism fuels me. Insults and other bad naughty things make me want to quit. So, take your pick.

Tears were forming behind my eyes as I neared the vineyard gate. I hastily wiped them away, worried that someone might perceive me as weak. So there I stood, tears running down my cheeks, hoping someone would come unlock the gate. Kai strolled up to the gate, his hands dirty from work. I tried to hide my sadness but it was no use.

"Miss Karen, why are you crying?" He asked, scanning my face from some reason.

I tried to answer, but no words came. I fell to my knees sobbing. My hair slid in front of my face as I moved downward. I could feel his eyes on me as he opened the gate. It was like I was cemented to the ground, I couldn't move. Without a word, he was on his knees, holding me close.

"W...Why is this so hard? I sobbed, my words barely understandable.

"Why is what so hard?" He questioned, smoothing down my hair.

"Everything. My father does nothing but beat and berate me, Mom cries all the time, the only true friend I have is Ann.." I trailed off, unable to speak anymore.

"Karen, I'm here, even if it doesn't seem like it. What brought this all on, anyway?" Kai said.

"Jack. I can't believe he thought he could just walk back into my life like nothing had changed. Ok, I said I would marry him, when I was 8. I don't feel like that anymore. I have my eyes on someone else." I rambled on, not sure if he was listening.

"If you don't feel the same way, let it go. Sometimes you just have to accept the things you can't change, and go on with your life. I know that sounds corny, but believe me here." Kai commented, laughing a bit.

It made me smile, just a little.

I wiped my eyes for the final time, pushing him away slightly. He held out his hand and I took it, helping myself up. I brushed the dirt off of my knees as I stood up.

"Karen, can I ask you a question?" He asked as I walked inside the vineyard.

"Shoot." I replied, smiling to myself. I knew what he was going to ask.

"Who do you have your eyes on?" Kai said, rather quickly.

"Oh someone you know very well." I commented, starting to jog towards the house

"Hey, you don't mean…Wait up!" He cried, trying to catch up.

I broke into a run as I got closer to the house, Kai running behind me.

Fortunately I reached the front door before he did.