Sorry for the delay, been having a mental block for writing, plus I had finals. School is finally over, thank the heavens!!!
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Karen stood in the doorway of her kitchen, looking out the window at the rising sun. It's only been a week and so much has changed….I can't believe how I feel…so alive.
The breakfast table where she'd shared so many breakfasts and talks with Lucas stood empty and alone. Kind of like her past….she had shed her chrysalis in the past week to emerge as a beautiful butterfly. With Keith gone, I am now able to embrace my love and open my heart to be with Dan again.
Her curly brown hair swayed as she moved slowly to the window. Her hands clasped together as she relieved last night, it had been so sweet. Walking on the beach with Dan at sunset and then eating pizza by candlelight.
A knock sounded on her door, Karen moved to open it. Haley stood there, her face pale and pinched.
"Karen I need to ask you something." Haley looked a little scared at the thought of this question.
"Yeah what is it?" Karen gestured for her to come in. Haley declined, "Are you dating Dan Scott?"
"Why do you ask?" Karen's face was blank of any emotion.
"Because it's all over town that you were seen walking on the beach and kissing." Her voice wobbled over each word.
"Where did you hear this from?" Karen's quiet angry tone reached Haley.
"From some ladies who came in the café this morning, I think one of them is called Sherry. She's got short blond hair and she was with a bunch of other women and they were gossiping about it. I just thought I should give you the heads-up." She nodded and then walked down the stairs.
"Thanks Haley." Karen said to the her back as she rushed down the street.
"Some things never change." Karen mumbled to herself. Picking up the phone, she dialed a number.
"Yeah, we need to talk, can I come over?" she hung up the phone, grabbed her keys and ran out the door.
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Karen pulled into the beach house driveway and ran up the stairs. Dan opened the door and drew Karen into his arms, dropping his head for a kiss. He was surprised when she turned her head and his lips grazed her cheek.
"The whole town is talking about us." Karen exploded at Dan. Her cheeks mottled red with anger.
Dan laughed, "This is what has you so worked up?"
"Yes." Karen huffed out loud.
"Who cares who knows, Deb knows and I don't care. Who cares who knows. Lucas doesn't know and we'll tell him in good time." Dan drew her close and hugged her.
"Do you care if they know? I don't. Don't give them the pleasure of thinking their opinion matters to you. You are and have always been the woman I have loved. I love you Karen." His soft words melted her anger and her icy heart.
"Oh Dan, I love you too." Her eyes misted over with tears. Caressing his cheek with her hand, she went into his arms and hugged him.
Dan's fingers danced over the radio and a song poured out pulsing through the air.
When you're lovers in a dangerous time
Sometimes you're made to feel as if your love's a crime
Nothing worth having comes without some kind of fight
Got to kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight
When you're lovers in a dangerous time
Dan held Karen against his chest and they danced slowly to the song. As the sun moved slowly up through the sky. Time moved on and the two young lovers stood still in their moment of joy.
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The song in this chapter was the Barenaked Ladies "Lovers in a Dangerous Time". Love that song, felt it fitted this chapter very well.
Hope you liked my update, there will be an update within the week, this I promise. Summer is the time of freedom and plentiful writing at least for me. Plz R&R, let me know what you thought of this chapter.
Peace to all!!!