It was the following week and Kisaiya was back at school now. She found it weird that her and Mikey were in the same class at school and had spent so much time together in the holidays but she didn't want her friends to know that.
The school were made aware of the issues around Clemmie and Pete and instructed to keep an eye out for Pete in the playground. Kisaiya understood that she was no longer allowed to go out of school during the school day without a teacher present. She was a bit annoyed at first but then her friends said they would stay in with her and it wasn't too bad.
Kisaiya was relieved that the day had gone quickly and she was heading to the hospital now to meet Ange before going home. She was looking forward to getting into a routine again as the holidays had been challenging. She really liked Fletch and getting to know his children but she was still scared. She was terrified that Ange would leave her again even though the woman had repeatedly explained that she would not. Kisaiya knew that it would take her some time to fully trust her aunt again.
She arrived at the hospital and quickly checked in with her aunt so the woman knew she was there. Ange looked stressed and Kisaiya knew that she should just sit down and get on with her homework.
Once Ange was finished, she packed up and told the girl to get her things together.
"I'll pick some food up on our way home" Ange instructed.
"Can you phone and order something for us. Just make sure it's on the way home" Ange instructed as she left the room to quickly change. Kisaiya nodded and made quick work phoning a pizza for them both.
"What did you order?" Ange asked as she returned.
"Just a pizza each and chips" Kisaiya said smiling and Ange laughed.
"I'm sure we could have just shared a pizza" Ange explained and Kisaiya shook her head.
"No way, you put vegetables on yours! I just wanted spicy chicken and pepperoni" Kisaiya explained and Ange laughed.
"You could have done half and half" Ange said again.
"Yeah but they always end up getting some vegetables on my side and we can have leftovers tomorrow night" Kisaiya explained.
"I really shouldn't complain, at least it's not sushi" Ange said and Kisaiya retched. She hated sushi and Chloe always tried to get her to eat it.
"I know, I wish Chloe would give up trying to make me eat it! I always have to order the noodles as it's the only thing I like. Fish and seaweed are disgusting" She said making a face again.
They got into the car and then drove to the takeaway. They only had to wait 5 minutes before it was ready. They drove home and didn't even get changed before starting to eat.
"I'm glad I got two pizzas, seeing as you have eaten way over half of yours!" Kisaiya said.
"Oi, you can't talk! You've eaten the same number of slices as me and most of the chips" Ange said.
"Well you should have acted quicker if you wanted them" Kisaiya said shrugging and taking another slice of pizza. Ange had no idea where the girl put it but at the same time she was relieved that the girl was eating as when she was stressed she'd stopped. Ange was nervous about the next step.
"Sweetie, can you come through and sit down for me" Ange said nervously and Kisaiya nodded. Hearing the tone of her mother's voice scared her.
"Pete was caught today" Ange explained.
"Oh so he was done here, does that mean he killed my mum?" Kisaiya asked.
"I'm not sure. He is currently being questioned. I just wanted to make you aware. They have also told me to prepare you as it is likely that if he is taken to trial for killing Clemmie, then his previous arrest ties in and it would be a joint trial" Ange explained.
"But I don't want gran and grandad to know" Kisaiya said worriedly.
"I know sweetie but you might not have a choice. I will see what I can do" Ange explained.
"Then I'll take my statement back" Kisaiya said crying now.
"You will not, I'll see if we can keep it sperate or have you unidentified" Ange explained "Let me see what I can do"
"Will I have to see him?" Kisaiya asked nervously snuggled up with her aunt.
"No, you are too young to go into the court. You will do it like on a video call or webcam" Ange explained.
"Can you be with me" Kisaiya asked.
"Honestly, I'm not sure. All of this will be spoken about way before it happens. I just wanted to warn you just now. It could take months for a trial to come up" Ange explained.
"Does that mean I can go out for lunch now?" Kisaiya asked completely changing her train of thought. Ange nodded.
"As long as you make it back to school on time" Ange said and Kisaiya nodded.
"I always do" She said with a cheeky grin.
"Yes but I know how many times you have cut it tight" Ange said winging at the girl.
"How did you know that? Its not that often. I never thought the teacher noticed" Kisaiya said complaining.
"I actually didn't but you just confirmed it now" Ange said proud of herself.
"Huh, that's not fair" Kisaiya complained but laughed at the same time. She loved the relationship she had with her mum and she was so lucky.
"I love you" Kisaiya said suddenly and leant again Ange. Ange smiled and pulled the girl into her arms.
"I love you too and don't you ever forget that" Ange said as she snuggled up with the girl. They pulled their feet up onto the sofa.
"Did you get all your homework done?" Ange asked and Kisaiya nodded her head. She didn't actually have that much to do so she finished it while at the hospital.
"Well we can watch an episode of something on the Netflix before bed" Ange suggested and Kisaiya nodded. She loved spending quality time with her mum and that was what they did.
After the episode, Ange sent the girl to get ready for bed and joined her ten minutes later to say good night.
"Hey, we'll lie together for a bit" Ange said and Kisaiya nodded. She snuggled down and Ange lay down next to her. They spoke for almost half an hour before Kisaiya drifted off to sleep. Ange kissed her on the head before leaving the room
Sorry it's not that great. Hope everyone is staying safe. Please let me know if anyone has any ideas as I have none :)
