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Chap. 32 : Suspicion
The next day, early in the morning, Carol woke up only to find Kai sleeping beside her.
' What time is it ?' she thought as she took a glance at the clock. ' Oh shit. It's only 1 in the morning.' She cursed in her mind as she grabbed a pair of black baggy jeans, a white shirt with the words ' East India' in cursive writing printed on it and fingerless gloves and went to the showers. Carol always found the feeling of the warm water running down her skin soothing and relaxing. She glanced at the cut. It was better than the last time she saw it. Soon, her thoughts drifted away to what the man had said. ' Should I go ?' she asked herself.
/ Yo ! The bills are running high you know./ said Blazarine.
/ Oh shut up./ snapped Carol as she washed her hair.
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When she came out, Kai was still sleeping.
' He's so cute when he's sleeping.' Smiled Carol as she swung her bag, grabbed her scarf and went out, taking Blazarine along. On her way to the door, she noticed Kai shivering slightly. She looked at her scarf and after some thought, she placed it on Kai.
" Dream on, dream on." Said Carol softly as she closed the door.
( Outside … )
Carol was walking down the streets, sightseeing the night scene. It didn't surprise carol that it was already 1 in the morning and the shops were still opened.
' It's only a week away from Christmas but they're acting like it's here already.' Thought Carol, passing through various shops.
' Hmm. Where's the best place for some time alone ?' thought Carol as she rummaged through the brochure the air stewardess gave her when she came to Japan. " Wow ! Japan's really nice. Too bad didn't have time to wander around when I first came here." Mumbled Carol.
/ What place do you recommend Blazarine /
/ What about you ? Which kind of place would you want to go /
/ Hmm. Somewhere quiet./
/ Right. Hmm. Where's a place where you can spend some quiet time ? I say, the park might be nice. Not many people go there when its dark./
/ Right ! The park it is / said Carol as she set off for the park.
Blazarine was right. In the park, everywhere was empty.
' I feel cold.' Thought Carol as she sat down on the swing, swinging slowly.
/ Hey Blazarine, you think I should go back /
/ What about you ? The decision lies in your hands./
/ I don't know. That's why I asking you /
/ Oh. Well, I'd prefer to stay in Japan if I were you./
/ Okay. Lemme ask you a question. If I go back to Australia, what will happen /
/ You ask me, I ask who /
/ Quit joking. This is serious /
/ Alright already. Well, if you go back, you'll have to face him. I thought you always said that being his daughter is the world's most embarrassing thing /
/ You're right./
/ But he's your dad. I think he deserves a visit. Don't you think /
/ But, I really don't want to see him. The sight of him makes me feel sick./
/ Well, a visit won't die right /
/ How long is a visit / ( Note the sarcasm in it )
/ Why don't you ask him /
/ No./
/ Are you that stubborn /
/ No./
/ PLEASE ? Do it for your bitbeast /
/ You talk me into this. If anything goes wrong. You're responsible for it./
/ Okay. Just call him./ said Blazarine as Carol took her cellphone out and dialed some numbers.
" Hello ?" grunted a voice.
" Hello old man." Said Carol.
" Hello my dear. What do you want ?"
" How long will I be staying with you ?" asked Carol straightforwardly.
" Hn. Funny you should ask. About three to five years ?" said the voice.
" Are you crazy ?" asked Carol, shocked.
" NO. We have SO much to catch up. You know, having a father to daughter talk ?" said the voice fakely.
Carol felt like puking. " My foot. Get to the main point."
" Whatever you say. You're going with me. I need to buck up your beyblading skills. They're so useless."
" No way. I'm happy with Japan here." Said Carol.
" No. You're coming no matter what it takes." Said the voice firmly as it hung up.
" Fuck you !" cursed Carol.
/ This is a really hard decision to make./
/ Ya damn right./
/ So, what are you going to do now /
/ Get a chocolate milkshake. Find that it always cheers me up./ said Carol as she went away.
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When Carol got back, it was already 6 in the morning. Kai was also awake, watching the news.
" Where have you been ?" asked Kai, looking at her.
" Nowhere. Just taking a stroll in the park." Replied Carol as she closed the bedroom door.
/ Notice anything weird about her Dranzer /
/ As a matter a fact, yes./
/ Wonder what's gotten into her /
/ Why don't you go and see /
/ No need you to remind me./ said Kai as he off the television and went in to the bedroom.
" Hey Carol ? What's up ?" asked Kai, sitting on the bed.
Carol jumped with fright and slammed her diary.
" Jesus Christ ! Must you scare people like that ?" said Carol, horrified.
Kai shrugged.
" What do you want ?" asked Carol, frowning slightly.
" Just asking you what's wrong." Said Kai.
" Oh. Nothing. Where's Hilary anyway ?" asked Carol, changing the conversation.
" You were sleeping. They'd probably be waking up now. Except for-" Kai didn't get to finish his sentence.
" I know. Tyson. Wanna go check on them ?" asked Carol, standing up.
" Why not. Haven't torture Tyson for a while already." Said Kai, smirking as he closed the door.
When they were nearby, yellings from Hilary could be heard. Kai looked at Carol and gave her a grin.
" Right. After you Kai." Said Carol as Kai knocked on the door.
" Kai ! Carol !" said Hilary with relief. When Carol went in, everyone was there.
" We were about to get you two but you turned up yourselves instead." Said Max.
" Yeah. Wonder what's Tyson dreaming about." Said Mariam, putting her index finger on her chin.
" Who cares ! Just wake him up ! Anybody !" croaked Hilary as Mariah comforted her.
" Never fear. Carol is here." Said Carol as she went to find some water. ' Seems like its back to square one.' Thought Carol as a smile lit across her face.
" Wonder what's taking Carol so long ?" said Ray.
" I dunno." Said Kai, shrugging.
A smirk suddenly played on Mariah's lips. " Hey Kai, what were you doing when we were out ?" she asked.
" Why should you ask ?" said Kai as he cocked an eyebrow.
" Coz' we've got a picture of you sleeping beside Carol." Smirked Mariam as Kai sweatdropped.
" Yeah. You were holding her hand too." Said Max, trying to control his laughter.
" Shut the heck up." Said Kai as Carol came back with a small bottle of pepper.
" What is that ?" asked Ray.
" Thought I'd try a different style. Guys, meet pepper." Introduced Carol. Everyone looked at Carol as if she was mad.
" Carol, pepper isn't a living thing. Why introduce it like it's a person like that ?" asked Mariah as Mariam nodded.
" Are you crazy ? Pepper is the one of the most useful things to get someone to wake up. Watch and learn my dear friends." Smirked Carol as she sprinkled some pepper on Tyson's nose.
" Right. He'll come up in a minute or two. Popcorn anyone ?" asked Carol, as she grabbed a tub of popcorn, wearing 3-d glasses.
" Psst Kai." Whispered Ray. " Why is Carol acting so weird today ?"
" Yeah. We wanna know." Said Mariah.
" What did you do to her yesterday ?" Joined Mariam.
" Don't you dare do anything silly to her. She's not ready for it yet." Said Hilary, looking at Kai sternly.
Kai sweatdropped. " How'd I know ? And for your information, I DID NOT do anything to her." Said Kai firmly.
" Yeah. Kai's not that silly." Assured Kenny.
" You never know Kenny, you never know." Said Mariam.
Suddenly, ATISHOO !
" It WORKED !" yelled Carol, jumping with joy and hugging Kai. ( Awww )
" YAY !" cheered Mariah, jumping around with Ray.
" What the heck !" yelled Tyson as he got up.
" Oh my ! You woke up SO early." Said Mariam sarcastically.
" Yeah. And you almost missed breakfast." Said Hilary.
" WHAT !" yelled Tyson.
" Don't worry Tyson, we still haven't had it yet. Go and prepare yourself only we'll have breakfast." Said Max as Tyson sighed with relief and dashed into the bathroom.
When Tyson came out, everyone went for breakfast at the school café.
After taking their food, everyone gathered around to eat. Tyson, as usual, was stuffing his face, Hilary, Mariah and Mariam were talking about the latest fashion news, Max and Ray were talking about beyblades, Kai and Kenny were discussing about beyblading tactics, Carol was staring at her food, not touching it one bit.
" What's wrong Carol ?" asked Hilary, suddenly noticing Carol not eating.
" Nothing. I'm not hungry." Mumbled Carol as she rested her head on her palm, sighing. " Just tired." She mumbled. Everyone gave her a questioning look.
Kai, who was sitting beside her, whispered, " We need to talk."
" Hn." Said Carol as she got up, followed by Kai.
When the two youngsters were out of eavesdropping, Tyson was the first to speak.
" They're acting weird." He said.
" For once, I agree with you." Said Hilary as the others nodded in agreement.
( On Carol and Kai's side … )
The duo went to the rooftop.
" What do you want to talk about Kai ?" asked Carol, sitting down.
" Do you have something you want to tell me ?" asked Kai, sitting beside her.
" No." lied Carol.
" You sure ?" asked Kai, concerned.
" Yes." Said Carol as she forced a smile on her face.
But Kai wasn't so easily fooled by that smile. ' The answer's already in your eyes Carol.' Thought Kai. " You're lying." He frowned.
" No I'm not." Said Carol.
" Yes you are." Said Kai firmly.
" No I'm not.' Said Carol.
" Carol, play time's over now. Tell me about it. Maybe I can help you to solve it." Said Kai.
" I said I don't have anything. Even if I do, you can't help." Said Carol, finishing it with slight bitterness in it.
" Why ?" asked Kai with interest.
" I don't have any. And that's final." Said Carol firmly.
" Yes you do. And you're going to tell me." Said Kai.
" I said no." said Carol stubbornly.
" You're being stubborn." Concluded Kai.
" Yeah so ?" asked Carol.
" C'mon Carol. No need to be afraid. Tell me." Said Kai softly as Carol looked away.
" Look Kai, there's really nothing. I promise." Said Carol as she stood up and left but Kai grabbed her hand on time.
" I know you have something on." Said Kai firmly.
" No I don't. Now just leave me alone." Said Carol.
" Not until you tell me what's going on." Said Kai, refusing to let go.
" Don't test my patience, Hiwatari." Said Carol, with her teeth clenched.
" Tell me please ?" said Kai.
" I told you. There's nothing." Said Carol.
" No. There's something going on. And I can see it in your eyes." Said Kai. His temper was starting to boil.
" Really. What can I do to make you believe me ?" said Carol.
" My patience is limited Carol." Said Kai.
" I don't have anything to say. I really don't have anything hiding from you." Said Carol, crossing her fingers behind her back.
" YOU DON'T WANT TO TELL ME ? FINE ! I WAS ONLY TRYING TO HELP." Said Kai, slamming the door, leaving Carol in tears.
" You don't know anything about it." Said Carol, tears rolling down her cheeks as she sobbed silently. When she stopped crying, she looked up into the cloudy sky and made a decision. She took out her cellphone and dialed some numbers before pressing the call button.
" Hello ? Mont Blac residential." Grunted a voice.
" It's me." Said Carol coldly.
" Yes dear ? What do you want ?" said the voice fakely.
" I-I-I … I'm going. Book a ticket. I'm leaving on Christmas." Said Carol as she forced those words out of her mouth.
" Good. See you a few days later." Said the voice as it hung up.
' You led me no choice Kai.' Thought Carol as a tear dropped onto the tiled floor.