Karen's Wish
By Writer EX
All Rights Reserved.
Ch. 1
Karen had always been very closed minded. She didn't speak much but she did feel much. Kai, her closes friend, was always there when she needed to talk things out. Jack, the new guy, seemed very friendly around her and was always trying to help in anyway he could. Karen's life was full of misery. Her parents were not the ones as the ones in her memories. Her father was now an alcoholic while her mother was lifeless as one can be while alive.
It made no sense to her. Nothing did anymore. Everyone knew about their problem at the vineyard but didn't offer to help. She had once ran away but didn't get far before she was found. It had been useless anyways since she had no where to even go and the next village was at least 100 miles away. Now she just went on through life as life gave her what it could.
Jack came now and then. He seemed to want to gain her trust. But why? Kai was much different, at first it was hard for her to get to know him, but now they were the best of friends. So close, they seemed related. Karen always came to him for help knowing he was the only one who could help her out. But now Jack was involved in her life. She wanted to be always happy as she felt when she saw either of the two.
Kai knocked softly on the door "C-come in" said Karen wiping off her tears "Are you ok, Karen?" asked Kai coming to her side. Karen nodded and looked away not wanting him to see she had been crying for quite a while. Kai felt sadness. He didn't like to see Karen suffer because he cared too much about her. So much it was impossible to show it. Karen took a sigh and Kai sat besides her.
Slowly, he placed his hand on her face and turned her so she could see him. This was the first time he ever did something like that "Karen… I know its very hard for you here. I see it in you everyday, you're not happy this way. I have known you since we were 15, Karen, I have always hated what became of this family but I still cherish it. I especially cherish you, Karen" she looked straight into his eyes feeling the emotion rise within her.
Kai smiled warmly at her and embraced her into a hug. Karen was confused, why was she feeling this way? She had always cared about Kai but it now seemed that her love and care for him had come to a higher level. She placed her arms around him and rocked slowly with him. They never wanted to part. Kai opened his eyes and sighed "If you only knew" he whispered in the softest voice "If you only knew…"
The night had been more manageable after Kai left. She slept good in a long time. It was now morning and Kai was already hard at work in the vines. She looked at him from her window. Saw how hard he worked and remember how sensitive he was. She hold her cover tight and closed her eyes to be able to relive the night before. Her door opened and she parted from the window "Karen, Dear, breakfast is ready"
Once more she could se him now through the small kitchen's window. Her father was alongside him helping out. They were taking out some of the older vines that had rotten. Karen's mother was also in stare of them "it's a shame what has become of this vineyard" it seemed she was only speaking to herself and not really expecting any reply nor conversation because she knew that would not happen between them.
Kai looked at the sun in its highest peek and wiped away the sweat "Kai… let's take a rest. We'll continue in the afternoon" Kai nodded and went into the room where they kept the wine and which was his room. He made a quick change of clothes and headed for the village unknowing he was being followed. Kai saluted the mayor as he passed by "Kai, I need to ask a favor of you" Kai nodded "Sure, just name, sir" the mayor smiled "Thank you. You see, I happen to notice that Jack isn't really all that familiar yet with the town. Could you show him around some more?"
Kai had agreed but didn't really want to agree. Even though he had already met Jack, his fears for Karen were still there. As he entered the farm, he could see Jack had been busy cleaning up and getting ready for the years harvest. After looking around for him and sightseeing the farm some more, he noticed as mall note on the mailbox. It was quite something, he had taken the day off.
Kai walked to the beach and found him as the note had said. He was fishing. After all, work wasn't the only thing to do around here. He gave a sigh and walked down the deck "Hey, Jack" he greeted. Jack, a guy somewhat younger than him, looked up "Oh hey, Kai, how's it going?" Kai smiled "The day is alright. Anyways, the mayor asked me to show you more of the things in this part of the world" Jack gave some thought "Ok, I don't really have anything much to do "Yea right" mumbled Kai.
Kai took him around the mountains at first then showed him the river where Jack insisted they fish for a while. After no luck with the fishing, Kai invited him to a restaurant that laid on the top of Moon Mountain. It was maintained by and aged couple, but it still had delicious foods "You like Flower Bud, boy?" asked the old man "its treating me ok, sir, especially the food" Kai twitched his lips. For some reason this guy was a spine on his back.
Kai led Jack home just to make sure he didn't get lost then he headed off to the bar for a drink before going to rest. Karen was there as usual as it was her job "Hey, Kai, heard you took Jack on a tour" Kai didn't really want to talk about that matter "You could say that, Karen" she half smiled "So what can I get you?" Kai looked at the menu. It wasn't really that much of choices "Just a soft beer, Karen" she headed for the cooler as Kai took notice of who was there.
The beer was just what he needed. Nothing like a cool drink to end the day. A guy came up next to him. It was Rick. Kai was surprised at first for seeing him there, but it gave no difference to him "Hey, Karen" he greeted taking her attention away from what she was doing "Hi Rick, what are you doing here?" Kai chuckled "Same thing I was wondering myself" the three laughed. Rick took out some money and asked Karen for a beer "Let's just say I need it"
He finished his beer and stood up "Well… I'll see you later, Karen" she looked at him "Wait up, my shift is almost over" he shrugged and sat down again. The bar by now was empty except for the two of them and Duke the owner who was not present with them but rather sleeping. Karen closed the bar and they headed for the vineyard. It was not something new for them, whenever Kai could he walked her home.
The moon was full tonight and showed them the road to the vineyard "They really should put up some light posts" said Karen and Kai just chuckled. A small breeze came and Karen shivered "Here" Kai placed his jacket around Karen "Will keep you warm" he smiled "Thanks, Kai" they kept on walking "Karen… about Jack, do you um…" Karen looked at him wondering "Do I what, Kai?" it was hard for Kai to ask this "Do you like him?" Karen twitched her lip "I don't know, Kai. Why do you ask me this?" he shook his head "no reason"
They arrived at the place and both headed their way. It seemed that stuff was normal again despite the night they were together "Kai!" called out Rick, another surprise "Rick?" the guy smiled "Yea, I need you to help me move some things in my shop. I would do it but they are to heavy for myself" Kai smiled "Sure, pal, just give me a second" Kai went back into the shed then came out with new clothes "I'll be back later, ma'm" he called out to Karen's mother.
Karen came back from the mountains and quickly searched for Kai "Have you seen Kai, mother?" she asked in an unwilling tone "she went to help Rick move some things, Karen, I do believe he may still be there" Karen nodded and left her. It took her less time than the night before to get to Rick's "Hey, Kai; Rick, what are you guys doing?" Kai smiled "I'm helping Rick move some things around her" Karen looked at the many things Rick owned "Why don't you sell this stuff, Rick?" Rick felt dumb.
Kai laughed "That stuff is for sell, Karen, thing is, people don't buy them" Karen laughed "Must have no use for it" Rick felt frustrated "All my inventions have a sue for!" he stammered and Kai just laughed as so did Karen. After a few more movements, they headed out "Hey, Kai, take this as my thanks" Kai took the small ring "A ring?" Rick smiled "it's a proposal ring, Kai" it was good Karen wasn't around. He quickly caught up with her "What did Rick give you, Kai?" he smiled "Oh nothing, just asked me if I was going to the bar tonight" Karen giggled "And are you?"
The bar was more full tonight. It was probably for the fact that it was almost Star Night "I'm going to ask Elli out on Star Night" Said Jeff the baker to someone behind Kai's back. It seemed everyone was making plans for Star Night. Everyone except him "Who are you going with, Kai?" asked Rick sitting down "I really don't…" Karen came up to them "Hey, guys, want another drink, Kai" Ka smiled "Yea sure" Karen headed away once more "I don't know, Rick. I want to take Karen, but what if that guy Jack already asked her out?" Rick smiled as Karen gave them their drinks.
Three am and the bar was still at its full glory "If this people don't leave soon, I'm going to have a headache tomorrow… or today actually" Kai smiled "Want me to take them out, Karen?" she shook her head "Nah, its ok, Duke is still here so he can take care of it. We are going home" Kai smiled and began to get his jacket "Duke, I'm going home now, will you be ok?" the bar tender nodded "Sure, you go get some rest, dear" he continued serving as Kai and Karen left. It was dark and most of the people were asleep. Kai felt his eyes close now and then "Kai, can I stay with you on the shed tonight?" Kai was confused "But…" Karen placed a long kiss on his lips "Just tonight…"
By Writer EX
All Rights Reserved.
Ch. 1
Karen had always been very closed minded. She didn't speak much but she did feel much. Kai, her closes friend, was always there when she needed to talk things out. Jack, the new guy, seemed very friendly around her and was always trying to help in anyway he could. Karen's life was full of misery. Her parents were not the ones as the ones in her memories. Her father was now an alcoholic while her mother was lifeless as one can be while alive.
It made no sense to her. Nothing did anymore. Everyone knew about their problem at the vineyard but didn't offer to help. She had once ran away but didn't get far before she was found. It had been useless anyways since she had no where to even go and the next village was at least 100 miles away. Now she just went on through life as life gave her what it could.
Jack came now and then. He seemed to want to gain her trust. But why? Kai was much different, at first it was hard for her to get to know him, but now they were the best of friends. So close, they seemed related. Karen always came to him for help knowing he was the only one who could help her out. But now Jack was involved in her life. She wanted to be always happy as she felt when she saw either of the two.
Kai knocked softly on the door "C-come in" said Karen wiping off her tears "Are you ok, Karen?" asked Kai coming to her side. Karen nodded and looked away not wanting him to see she had been crying for quite a while. Kai felt sadness. He didn't like to see Karen suffer because he cared too much about her. So much it was impossible to show it. Karen took a sigh and Kai sat besides her.
Slowly, he placed his hand on her face and turned her so she could see him. This was the first time he ever did something like that "Karen… I know its very hard for you here. I see it in you everyday, you're not happy this way. I have known you since we were 15, Karen, I have always hated what became of this family but I still cherish it. I especially cherish you, Karen" she looked straight into his eyes feeling the emotion rise within her.
Kai smiled warmly at her and embraced her into a hug. Karen was confused, why was she feeling this way? She had always cared about Kai but it now seemed that her love and care for him had come to a higher level. She placed her arms around him and rocked slowly with him. They never wanted to part. Kai opened his eyes and sighed "If you only knew" he whispered in the softest voice "If you only knew…"
The night had been more manageable after Kai left. She slept good in a long time. It was now morning and Kai was already hard at work in the vines. She looked at him from her window. Saw how hard he worked and remember how sensitive he was. She hold her cover tight and closed her eyes to be able to relive the night before. Her door opened and she parted from the window "Karen, Dear, breakfast is ready"
Once more she could se him now through the small kitchen's window. Her father was alongside him helping out. They were taking out some of the older vines that had rotten. Karen's mother was also in stare of them "it's a shame what has become of this vineyard" it seemed she was only speaking to herself and not really expecting any reply nor conversation because she knew that would not happen between them.
Kai looked at the sun in its highest peek and wiped away the sweat "Kai… let's take a rest. We'll continue in the afternoon" Kai nodded and went into the room where they kept the wine and which was his room. He made a quick change of clothes and headed for the village unknowing he was being followed. Kai saluted the mayor as he passed by "Kai, I need to ask a favor of you" Kai nodded "Sure, just name, sir" the mayor smiled "Thank you. You see, I happen to notice that Jack isn't really all that familiar yet with the town. Could you show him around some more?"
Kai had agreed but didn't really want to agree. Even though he had already met Jack, his fears for Karen were still there. As he entered the farm, he could see Jack had been busy cleaning up and getting ready for the years harvest. After looking around for him and sightseeing the farm some more, he noticed as mall note on the mailbox. It was quite something, he had taken the day off.
Kai walked to the beach and found him as the note had said. He was fishing. After all, work wasn't the only thing to do around here. He gave a sigh and walked down the deck "Hey, Jack" he greeted. Jack, a guy somewhat younger than him, looked up "Oh hey, Kai, how's it going?" Kai smiled "The day is alright. Anyways, the mayor asked me to show you more of the things in this part of the world" Jack gave some thought "Ok, I don't really have anything much to do "Yea right" mumbled Kai.
Kai took him around the mountains at first then showed him the river where Jack insisted they fish for a while. After no luck with the fishing, Kai invited him to a restaurant that laid on the top of Moon Mountain. It was maintained by and aged couple, but it still had delicious foods "You like Flower Bud, boy?" asked the old man "its treating me ok, sir, especially the food" Kai twitched his lips. For some reason this guy was a spine on his back.
Kai led Jack home just to make sure he didn't get lost then he headed off to the bar for a drink before going to rest. Karen was there as usual as it was her job "Hey, Kai, heard you took Jack on a tour" Kai didn't really want to talk about that matter "You could say that, Karen" she half smiled "So what can I get you?" Kai looked at the menu. It wasn't really that much of choices "Just a soft beer, Karen" she headed for the cooler as Kai took notice of who was there.
The beer was just what he needed. Nothing like a cool drink to end the day. A guy came up next to him. It was Rick. Kai was surprised at first for seeing him there, but it gave no difference to him "Hey, Karen" he greeted taking her attention away from what she was doing "Hi Rick, what are you doing here?" Kai chuckled "Same thing I was wondering myself" the three laughed. Rick took out some money and asked Karen for a beer "Let's just say I need it"
He finished his beer and stood up "Well… I'll see you later, Karen" she looked at him "Wait up, my shift is almost over" he shrugged and sat down again. The bar by now was empty except for the two of them and Duke the owner who was not present with them but rather sleeping. Karen closed the bar and they headed for the vineyard. It was not something new for them, whenever Kai could he walked her home.
The moon was full tonight and showed them the road to the vineyard "They really should put up some light posts" said Karen and Kai just chuckled. A small breeze came and Karen shivered "Here" Kai placed his jacket around Karen "Will keep you warm" he smiled "Thanks, Kai" they kept on walking "Karen… about Jack, do you um…" Karen looked at him wondering "Do I what, Kai?" it was hard for Kai to ask this "Do you like him?" Karen twitched her lip "I don't know, Kai. Why do you ask me this?" he shook his head "no reason"
They arrived at the place and both headed their way. It seemed that stuff was normal again despite the night they were together "Kai!" called out Rick, another surprise "Rick?" the guy smiled "Yea, I need you to help me move some things in my shop. I would do it but they are to heavy for myself" Kai smiled "Sure, pal, just give me a second" Kai went back into the shed then came out with new clothes "I'll be back later, ma'm" he called out to Karen's mother.
Karen came back from the mountains and quickly searched for Kai "Have you seen Kai, mother?" she asked in an unwilling tone "she went to help Rick move some things, Karen, I do believe he may still be there" Karen nodded and left her. It took her less time than the night before to get to Rick's "Hey, Kai; Rick, what are you guys doing?" Kai smiled "I'm helping Rick move some things around her" Karen looked at the many things Rick owned "Why don't you sell this stuff, Rick?" Rick felt dumb.
Kai laughed "That stuff is for sell, Karen, thing is, people don't buy them" Karen laughed "Must have no use for it" Rick felt frustrated "All my inventions have a sue for!" he stammered and Kai just laughed as so did Karen. After a few more movements, they headed out "Hey, Kai, take this as my thanks" Kai took the small ring "A ring?" Rick smiled "it's a proposal ring, Kai" it was good Karen wasn't around. He quickly caught up with her "What did Rick give you, Kai?" he smiled "Oh nothing, just asked me if I was going to the bar tonight" Karen giggled "And are you?"
The bar was more full tonight. It was probably for the fact that it was almost Star Night "I'm going to ask Elli out on Star Night" Said Jeff the baker to someone behind Kai's back. It seemed everyone was making plans for Star Night. Everyone except him "Who are you going with, Kai?" asked Rick sitting down "I really don't…" Karen came up to them "Hey, guys, want another drink, Kai" Ka smiled "Yea sure" Karen headed away once more "I don't know, Rick. I want to take Karen, but what if that guy Jack already asked her out?" Rick smiled as Karen gave them their drinks.
Three am and the bar was still at its full glory "If this people don't leave soon, I'm going to have a headache tomorrow… or today actually" Kai smiled "Want me to take them out, Karen?" she shook her head "Nah, its ok, Duke is still here so he can take care of it. We are going home" Kai smiled and began to get his jacket "Duke, I'm going home now, will you be ok?" the bar tender nodded "Sure, you go get some rest, dear" he continued serving as Kai and Karen left. It was dark and most of the people were asleep. Kai felt his eyes close now and then "Kai, can I stay with you on the shed tonight?" Kai was confused "But…" Karen placed a long kiss on his lips "Just tonight…"