Sorry for the long wait. I was having trouble with this chapter. But here it is, the last chapter. Hope you like.
Chapter 6
Karen was waiting for the elevator doors to open when Will came out.
"Hey Wilma, whatcha doin?"
"I came to congratulate you one more time."
"And" Karen asked, sensing something more.
"I just wanted to make sure this is what you want."
Karen smiled, "I am happy. I'm back with my husband and a half. I really do love him Will. Since I left him for the first time I've been trying not to love him, but it hasn't worked."
"Well if you need someone to talk to, you know I'm here for you."
"I know. Thank you Will." Karen said as she gave Will a hug.
"You better get back to your husband."
"Yeah, bye Will." Karen said with a kiss on the cheek.
When Karen got back home she went looking for Stan. She knew he wanted to know what happened. He was the one who pushed her to go talk to them in the first place. She found Stan out on their bedroom balcony watching the sunset.
"Hey honey-bear"
"Hey Kare-bear" Stan smiled, "How did it go?"
"They were sad about no big wedding, but they understand. I told them about our first wedding."
"How did they react to that? Did you tell them how it really happened or the Karen Walker way?"
"I don't know what you mean." Karen tried
"Did you tell them about how you tried to be polite to my mother or did you tell them just the part where you told her off; the Karen Walker way. The way they know and love today."
Karen smiled sitting on Stan's lap. "The first one."
Stan gave Karen a kiss on the cheek. "Good, they should know your softer side. Its amazing."
"Thank you, but why should they? That's how somebody gets hurt. They show weakness and the next thing is getting it thrown back in their face. That's not appealing to me. I thought you felt that way too." Karen said
"I do, but I also think that you have the ability to turn your feelings off and then not turn them back on. Don't get me wrong, I love every part of you, but don't shut yourself down or you will never be completely happy."
"They've seen me hurt." Karen said quietly.
"When?"
"Remember when you were in the hospital a few years ago? The bet?" Stan nodded, "Grace came back to apologize and she came in on me crying."
"Grace is a good friend. So are Jack and Will."
"I know, Will helped me a lot when we…we…when we weren't together. He was really the one I could count on."
"What about Jack. I always thought he was the one you were closet to."
"He is, but he's like a child. I don't want to burden him with unnecessary feelings. Besides his attention span is less than a fish." Karen smiled
"I'm sure he would grow up for you. They all love you. You don't need to close them off."
"I know. They've seen my weaker side in the last few years. Just not all of it." Karen said getting a little misty eyed. She stood up and walked over to the edge of the balcony. The sun was almost gone now and the lights were beautiful in the city. This always made Karen feel better when she was by herself.
Stan came up behind her and put his arms around her. "I'm sorry for bringing that up."
"It's ok. We should talk about things. It's healthy." Karen said as she turned around in Stan's arms. "I just want to look forward to our future together and forget parts of the past. Is that ok?"
"It's fine." Stan said as he kissed Karen on the lips. He pulled Karen into hug and said, "You know, the only thing I miss about the big wedding is the first dance."
"Well lead the way Mr. Walker."
Stan put his arm around Karen's waist as Karen put her arm around his neck. The held hands and started dancing.
"It's you there when I close my eyes, and you in the morning, I never thought you'd still be mine, or I'd really need to have you around." Stan sang
"Don't go away, my love, I want you to stay, in my life." Karen sang
Stan was about to sing again when they heard the song actually start to play. They turned their heads and saw Rosario in the window smiling at them. They smiled back and went back to their dance, thankful that Rosario turned on the speakers.
"You are so beautiful." Stan said
"And you are so handsome." Karen replied. "I love you Stanley."
"I love you too Karen."
Even though the music was playing that didn't stop the two from singing to each other. They spent hours outside before going to bed. Both of them were finally happy.
I've seen your face a thousand times
Have all your stories memorized
I've kissed your lips a million ways
But I still love to have you around
I've held you too many times to count
I think I know you inside out
And we're together most days
But I still love to have you around
And you're the one I want and it's not just a phase
And you're the one I trust, our love is the real thing
Don't go away
My love (my love)
I want you to stay
In my life
Don't go away
My lover (my love)
I'm happiest when we spend time
You're a salty water, ocean wave
You knock me down, you kiss my face
I know the storms will always come
But I still love to have you around
And heaven knows what will come next
So emotional, you're so complex
A rollercoaster, built to crash
But I still love to have you around
You're the one I want and it's not just a phase
and you're the one I trust, our love is the real thing
Don't go away
My love (my love)
I want you to stay
In my life
Don't go away
My lover (my love)
I'm happiest when we spend time (it's only you and I)
It's you there when I close my eyes
And you in the morning
I never thought you'd still be mine
Or I'd really need to have you around
Don't go away
My love (my love)
I want you to stay
In my life
Don't go away
My lover (my love)
I need you, you're my love supply
Don't go away
My love (you're my love supply)
I want you to stay
In my life (every day, every night)
Don't go away
My lover (you're my love supply)
I need you, you're my love supply
Gwen Stefani - The real thing
