It was finally New Year's Eve, Kisaiya had been nipping Ange's head about what they would be doing tonight. She knew that she was spending the evening with Fletch but that was all that had been planned.
"Come on, we need to leave now" Ange shouted as she called on Kisaiya. She didn't understand what was taking the girl so long anyway. She didn't even have to get dressed. Kisaiya was going to Fletch's as Ange didn't want her being left alone until they had found Pete.
After her breakdown on Boxing Day, Kisaiya had just jumped back to normal. Ange was wary of leaving the girl and wanted to speak to her more about what had happened but the girl was avoiding the topic on all crosses. Ange realised that she was best just to leave the girl be.
They arrived at Fletch's and Ange let the girl in. Fletch was working as well but Evie was going to look after the younger ones so Kisaiya would just help her.
"See you tonight" Ange said giving the girl a kiss. Ange was going in early as she was meeting up with Chloe.
They found a table and refilled their cups of coffee. Chloe updated Ange on how her therapy was going and how they had spoken about moving on with her life and the possibility of getting into another relationship. Ange did feel that it was too early for that but she didn't want to discourage her daughter especially when she saw that she was showing an interest in Cameron. She just didn't want her daughter to get hurt again.
Meanwhile, at the Fletcher Household everyone was just starting to get up. Kisaiya had got Ella and Theo cereal and was sitting at the table with them. Mikey then walked into the kitchen, he was in Kisaiya's year at school so that made things a bit awkward, but it wasn't too bad. Kisaiya smiled at him awkwardly and continued helping with the younger children.
Ella had taken a big shine to Kisaiya. She guessed it was because she was an older girl but she wasn't her sister. She was yet to see Evie this morning, she did feel a bit annoyed as she was having to sort out Ella and Theo even though it was meant to be Evie looking after them.
Once they had eaten, Kisaiya took Ella and Theo through to the living room. She told them to get dressed and brush their teeth before they could watch a film. Both agreed and disappeared to do as was asked. Kisaiya did the same. She had her bag with her, so disappeared into the bathroom to change and get ready. Once she was ready, she saw that Ella was waiting to go into the bathroom while Theo used the other bathroom.
20 minutes later, they were all sat on the sofa watching The Secret Life of Pets 2. Kisaiya hadn't seen it and was quite happy to sit and watch it with them.
By the time, it had finished the kids were hungry. Evie had just come out of her room.
"I'm going out" Evie said.
"But you are meant to be looking after us all" Kisaiya explained.
"Well you are 12, so do it yourself" Evie said and she stormed out the house. Kisaiya was pissed off but continued to look after the other two. She made them all beans on toast for lunch and then the misbehaving started.
"I want hot chocolate" Theo demanded.
"I don't know how to make it" Kisaiya admitted. Her aunt had made her it before but she hadn't ever made it herself.
"I want it too" Ella said and before long they were both demanding it. Kisaiya managed to find some and read the instructions. The children were mucking about as Kisaiya tried to make it. She was just pouring the hot water when Ella banged into her and caused the boiling water to go all over Kisaiya's arm. Kisaiya screeched in pain.
"Sorry" Ella admitted and Kisaiya just shrugged and finished making the hot chocolate. She was upset and now hurt. She gave it to them and then went into Evie's room where she slept when she was here. She wiped the tears out of her eyes and messaged her aunt.
What time will you be home?
She didn't want to complain to Ange but she had had enough.
Probably about 9ish. We are going to Albies for a drink after work. Be good for Evie
Ange replied. She had had an interesting day at work as it had been up to Fletch what they would do tonight. They knew it wouldn't be much due to the children but Sasha and Dom had tried to get involved and they wanted to show them that it wasn't needed for them to stick their heads in.
Once Kisaiya was feeling a bit better after her little sulk, she walked back into the living room and played with Ella and Theo. Mikey was there too.
"Can we go to the park?" Ella asked.
"We can't sorry. I'm not allowed to go out without an adult. We can go in the garden though?" Kisaiya suggested trying to find a compromise for the younger children. They agreed and they disappeared to the garden.
About 5 o'clock, Evie returned and announced she was going out tonight. She quickly put the dinner on for all the children and started getting ready. Once the dinner was ready, she served it for them. They all ate and then Evie left again. Kisaiya did the washing up but her arm was really hurting now. She noticed a couple of small blisters on her arms and it was all red.
She made sure that the other children were occupied before quickly tidying everything up. She just wanted her mum back.
Around 9 o'clock, Ange and Fletch came in. Kisaiya flung herself at her mum. Ange pulled the girl into her arms. The kids were all in their jammies and they snuggled on the sofa to watch a film.
"Where is Evie?" Fletch asked.
"She's out" Ella said.
"How long has she been out?" Fletch asked clearly annoyed.
"She's been out all day. She came back and made us dinner but then she left again" Theo admitted and both adults eyes widened.
"So who has been looking after you today?" Fletch asked.
"Kisaiya" Theo stated as if it was obvious.
"But Kisaiya is younger than Mikey" Fletch said.
"She was really good but she hurt her arm making hot chocolate. I pushed her but I said sorry" Ella explained.
"Your arm?" Ange asked softly.
"I burnt it" Kisaiya said shrugging it off.
"Let me see" Ange said and Kisaiya blushed but did as her aunt asked.
"Baby, didn't you put it under cold water?" Ange asked and Kisaiya shook her head.
"I didn't know I had to" She admitted.
"I'll put some cream on it later" Ange stated and Kisaiya nodded.
"Well done for being such a help today" Ange said hugging her daughter. Fletch was very angry with Evie and had messaged her to tell her to come home immediately. They all sat and watched a film.
They paused the film when they heard movement at the front door at 11:45. Theo and Ella were both sleeping so Fletch put them to bed and returned to see Evie stumble into the room.
"Have you been drinking?" Fletch asked.
"No" Evie said giggling.
"Don't lie Evie. Where the hell have you been today?" Fletch shouted.
"Fletch, you are going to get anywhere with this today. Let me take over" Ange said softly and Fletch agreed.
"Come on let's get you to bed" Ange said as she guided the girl to her room. She quickly left her to get changed while she got her a drink of water. She returned and knocked to make sure that the girl was changed.
"Come on, into bed. We can all speak about this tomorrow" Ange admitted. She made sure Evie had drank some of the water and then got her into bed. Once she was sure Evie was settle she returned to the living room.
"Sorry you missed the bells" Fletch admitted and Ange laughed.
"It's fine" She said as she kissed Fletch and then moved onto Kisaiya. She held the girl close and the four of them (including Mikey) sang Auld Lang Syne before heading off to bed.
Kisaiya walked into the room where Evie was and saw the girl was asleep. She quickly got comfort on the mattress and tried to get to sleep. She tossed and turned before realising that her arm really hurt. Her mum hadn't put cream on like she said.
Kisaiya got up and walked into the living room. Her mum and Fletch weren't there so she knocked on their bedroom door. She waited and didn't get a reply so opened the door. She was shocked when she saw the clothes all over the room. Ange jumped and pulled the covers right up to her chin.
"What's wrong sweetie" Ange asked.
"It doesn't matter" Kisaiya said clearly embarrassed with what she had walked into. She then ran out the room. Ange quickly got up and found shorts and a top to put on. She then went to find her daughter.
"What's wrong?" Ange asked as she saw the girl lying on the mattress trying to sleep.
"My arm hurts" Kisaiya said and to her own shock as well as Ange's. She burst into tears.
"Hey, let's go and get some cream" Ange said as she encouraged the girl to get up. She quickly found some cream to put on the blisters and then climbed into bed with the girl until she fell asleep. Once she was asleep, Ange went back to bed with Fletch. Fletch had woken up hearing the commotion.
"What was it?" Fletch asked.
"Kisaiya's arm was hurting" Ange admitted. "She's asleep now"
"So we can have a bit more fun" Fletch said as she lifted Ange on top of him. Ange laughed before having some more fun with Fletch.