Chapter 6: Let's Begin

A/N: Once again, thanks to all who reviewed! Sorry this chapter took so long. Junior years is really filled with some much to do! I hope you enjoy this chapter! ~*Mac*~

            Kay straightened out her business suit. A week after moving in, she and Vincent were finally opening up the office. Theresa stood behind Kay, helping the woman with the suit. It was a navy blue skirt with a white shirt and blue jacket. Theresa had designed it especially for Kay, to test out her new office-wear idea. "I think you should go with this, it's so comfortable, even I don't mind wearing it!" Kay said. "That's good. Once you get into the full swing of things, I'll let you pick out some of the more casual elements of this line. Okay?" Theresa said. Kay nodded. "Good. Now good luck!" Kay stumbled into her office. Simone was already there, taking a phone call. "Today at 1? Okay." Simone hung up the phone and turned to Kay. "Ethan Winthrop is coming by today. He says its very urgent." Kay nodded, casting a quick glance back at Theresa's door. It was closed and Kay heard the car leave. Theresa didn't know Ethan was coming. "Thank you Simone," Kay said, heading into her office. Vincent was seated there, waiting for her. "We have one client already!" Kay said. "Who?" Vincent asked. "Ethan Winthrop."

"The man who dumped Theresa for the prissy lil' miss Gwen?"

"One and the same. He's coming around one." Simone knocked on the door. "Mr. T.C. Russell wants a session today at one as well."

"Thank you." Simone turned and left. Kay turned to her partner. "Who do you want?"

"I think I'll take this Mr. T.C. Russell. Any relation to Simone out there?"

"It's her father."

"Oh. Well, I'll take Mr. Russell. You can take Ethan Winthrop." Vincent kissed Kay on the cheek and went into his separate office. The morning wasn't too busy. No one called or stopped by. At around one, Simone showed Ethan into Kay's office. The two half-siblings shook hands and took their seats. "Well, Ethan, what do you want to talk about?"

"This may sound crazy, but I just feel like I need to talk to someone," Ethan said. "We all do at one point. What's bothering you?"

"It's Gwen. We've been engaged for so long, and she's pushing me to have the wedding soon."

"Why haven't you had it yet?"

"Well, I guess I'm unsure whether I want to marry her or not. I thought I loved her, really, I did."

"Maybe you did love her, but not in the sense either of you wanted to be loved."

"Maybe. Maybe I loved Gwen because I felt she was honest with me, unlike Theresa. Maybe because Gwen was there during that time did I think I loved her. Maybe I really love her in the brother-sister sense. Maybe I really do love Theresa," Ethan said the last part really low. "How do I know?"

"Well," Kay began, "why don't you talk to each. See who you really enjoy being with in the romantic sense." Ethan looked at her. "How? Theresa is God-knows-where!"

"Try next door. She moved here with me. Just go out and talk to her. Okay?"

"Okay," Ethan said, determined. He started to leave before turning around and sheepishly asking Kay, "Uh, can I have her number?" Kay rolled her eyes as she took out a piece of paper.

            "I can't do this! I can't do this!"

"Yes you can! Yes you can!"

"No I can't!"

"Yes, you can!"

"How?"

"You simply walk up to her and ask for a date! I can't believe this. You were the adventurous one, the one who took the chances and now the brave Hank Bennett is scared to ask a girl out on a date?!"

"Kay!"

"I'm sorry. But you can. Go to the Book Café, walk right up to Beth and ask for a date. What's the worse that can happen?"

"She says no!" Hank Bennett threw an exasperated look at his niece, who now had a better love life than he did! "And so you just go out there and find some worthier!"

"But Beth is the worthy one!"

"Hank!"

"Kay!"

"Hank!"

"Kathleen!"

"Oh this could go on forever!"

"Yes it could and my session is up. Good-bye, Kay!"

"ASK HER OUT!! TONIGHT!!" Kay screamed after her retreating uncle. "Everybody in this town has a love problem! This town is cursed when it comes to love. What we do, insult Cupid or something?" Kay opened her draw and took out something Robyn gave her, as a joke. It was a piece of paper entitled "Instructions for Relieving Stress." Kay placed the paper flat on her desk, and hit her head against where it said "Bang head here." "That bad, huh?" Theresa's voice came through the door. "Its worse. I never realized how petty this town is," Kay said. "Really? I knew. I knew from the moment Ethan dumped me how petty this town was, and how petty this town made me," Theresa said, full of bitterness. "Most of their problems are love problems. If not, over something stupid, like, 'she stole the dress I was going to wear. That is so not fair!' I mean, come on, grow up!"

"Well, when you are adolescents that stuff matters," Theresa said. "We're talking about women our mothers' ages Theresa!" Kay responded. "Okay, now that's bad. Listen, why don't you and Vincent go out tonight? Relax."

"I have a better idea. Since my day wasn't as hectic since they didn't trust me too much, why don't I order something for dinner, rent us a movie, and then you can soak in a bubble bath?" Vincent responded. "Ooh, bubble bath. Okay. I know the best pizza place you can call!" Kay said. "And where to get the tape! Make it something comedic, yet not too romantic. I've had enough of love troubles for one day."

"Deal! Theresa, want to join us?"

"No," Theresa responded, "this seems to be romantic moment for you two. Besides, Mama wants Little Ethan and me to eat with her tonight." Theresa got up and left.

            One day, Miguel was in Kay's office. "Kay, can I talk to you?"

"Sure. That's what I'm here for," Kay said. Miguel sat down and sighed. "It's Charity," he began, before stopping. "I'm sure you've heard this already. But, it's true. I don't think I love Charity as much as I used to," Miguel confessed. "Really?" Kay said, genuinely surprised. After getting over Miguel, she realized that she knew deep inside that Miguel was really in love with Charity and nothing could change that. "Yes, really," Miguel said. "I loved her, because I thought she was perfect. Isn't that what you used to call her, Lil' Miss Perfect?"

"One of my many nicknames for her, yes."

"Anyway, now I'm starting to see she's not perfect. She's not who I thought she was. I don't even know her anymore!"

"Oh, gee, when did I hear that before?" Kay said sarcastically. Miguel blushed. "I'm sorry about that, Kay. I was in a Charity trance. I didn't see things correctly." Kay just waved her hands. "I forgive you. I mean, you forgave me, didn't you?"

"Yes. I just can't believe Charity is holding such a big grudge over you. She doesn't seem like the type of person to hold grudges."

"Finally, Charity the Angel has a flaw!" Kay said. "You're right, Charity is an angel," Miguel said dreamily. "What?"

"She's my little angel and I love her."

"Didn't you just say-?"

"I love Charity with all my heart, she and I are meant to be together."

"Okay, Miguel you are both confusing and scaring me."

"Charity is my sun, my moon, my stars. She is my reason for living, for getting up in the morning. She brings a smile to my face, warmth to my heart and joy to my soul. She is my soulmate, she completes me. She is mine."

"Miguel?" Kay waved her hand in front of Miguel's eyes. He didn't blink and kept staring into space. "Miguel!" Kay screamed in his ears. No response. Simone knocked on the door. "Yes?" Kay asked. "Miss Charity Standish wishes to speak with you," Simone said. "Ah, thanks, Simone. Send her in." Charity walked in, very angry. "Miguel, the love of your life is here," Kay said. Miguel jumped up. "CHARITY!" he screamed. "Miguel what are you doing here?"

"I wanted to—wait, why am I here? Kay?" Miguel turned to his friend. "You wanted to welcome me back to Harmony, see my office, and just say hi. We were just talking about how special Charity is to you when she walked in," Kay said. "That's right!" Miguel said. "Charity, let's go down to the church and book our definite wedding date."

"Really Miguel?"

"Yes, talking with Kay helped me realize how special you were. She called you an angel and I realized you were my angel. Let's go," Miguel said. "Okay." Charity turned to Kay, gave a smile that Kay didn't like and left. Vincent stood at the door. "What was that about?" he asked. "I wish I could tell you, but now I don't know," Kay responded. "It was almost like she had him in a trance," Vincent said. "Maybe. With this town, you never know. Maybe Charity does have a spell on him. He mentioned he wasn't as in love with her as before, but changed his tune the moment she arrived. Coincidence?"

"I think not," Vincent finished for her, frowning. "I really haven't seen any signs of supernatural activity around here yet, but I do believe it does exist." Simone entered. "What was that?" she asked. "If you can explain it, then be my guest," Kay offered. "All I can tell you is that the wedding between those two is back on." Simone's eyes lit up. "Oh goody! You really are good, Kay. You finally realized your mistake. Now, you aren't going to try to steal Miguel away from Charity again?"

"Not on purpose," Kay said. Simone looked confused before laughing hysterically. "Oh, Kay, that was good! Well, it's closing time. See you two Monday!"

"Wow, it's Friday already?" Vincent asked. "Yeah, cool, huh?" Kay and Vincent looked up their office and went into the main body of their house. Pilar was dropping off Ethan-Martin. "Hello, Kay, Vincent. How are you today?"

"Ah, not as stressed as yesterday. Hi, Ethan!" Kay said, hugging the little boy. "Hi Aunt Kay!" Ethan squeaked, before running and giving Vincent a high-five. "I just saw Miguel and Charity," Pilar started. "Oh yes, they just came out of my office. They were heading down to the Church to book and definite date for their wedding."

"It's about time, too," Pilar stated. Theresa entered the room. "Mommy!" Ethan ran into his mother's arms. "Hey, baby," Theresa said. "Mija, Miguel and Charity are setting the date for their wedding, isn't it wonderful?" Pilar said. "Yes, it is," Theresa said, happily. Pilar left and Kay told Theresa the whole story. "Odd. It does sound like my brother is under a spell, but not by Charity, do you think?" Kay suddenly thought of someone and decided to pay her a visit the next day.