Chapter 4 – Kane Meets Chester
Kirsty and Chester walked along the bay together, laughing and chatting about everything they could think of talking about. It was fun and friendly, quite innocent for them, but others may not have seen it in the same way. Soon enough Liv was awake and hungry. Kirsty was almost annoyed, thinking she'd have to go. But Chester followed her to the Diner as she fed Liv. Chester actually seemed unfazed by Kirsty having a baby, as they carried on chatting.
Scott came in to get some drinks for him and Kane on the Blaxland. He noticed Kirsty sitting with a guy he hadn't seen around before, but didn't go over and didn't think much to it. Kirsty didn't notice him and quickly went back to work before she could.
On the Blaxland Scott threw Kane a bottle of soda, as they had a break.
"Thanks mate." Kane said as they sat at the table.
"Saw Kirsty in the club."
"Really? What was she doing there?"
"I didn't go over; she was with a friend I think."
"Who? Anyone we know"
"No I didn't recognise him."
"Him? Kirsty was with a guy."
"Ah Kane, don't be so paranoid. They looked like just mates, there was nothing there."
"I'm going over." Kane got up.
"Don't do anything stupid, I'm sure there's nothing to worry about."
"I'll be back later."
"Yeah, you better."
Kane got to the club and went over to Kirsty.
"Hey Kane" Kirsty seemed surprised to see him.
"Hey babe, what are you doing here?"
"I'm just out; you can't expect me to stay in the house all day every day."
"Who's this?" Kane asked, staring at Chester evilly.
"This is Chester; he was at the party last night. He goes to the uni."
"Hey mate." Chester greeted and held out his hand for a shake. But Kane just turned to Kirsty.
"I don't think you should take Liv out for too long. Why don't you get back to the house?"
"Kane, you can't tell me where to go and for how long."
"Fine, but you better be back when I get home tonight," Kane said quietly as he leaned into her, "I think we need to talk."
"OK, see you later." Kirsty was left worried knowing it was going to be yet another argument and she knew it would be big. Kane stormed off quickly back to the Blaxland while Kirsty and Chester sat quietly for a few moments.
"So that was your husband then?"
"Yeah."
"He seems…nice."
"He's not an asshole, he may seem like one now but he's a good guy and a great father. He just gets jealous and worries too much about me."
"He seems to not like you having a life."
"No that's not what he's doing. I think he's right, I can't take Liv out for too long, not at this age." Kirsty strapped Liv back into the pram, "It's been nice catching up with you again. I'll see you around."
"Yeah, see you around. Good luck with like your marriage and stuff. I hope you and your husband can work it out, for the sake of Liv." Chester said, worrying Kirsty would be in trouble for hanging around with him, or that Kane would find out they kissed.
