Hope.
It's an emotion that has never come easy to Kiara.
Sure, Kiara likes to believe that she sees the cup as being half full in comparison to half empty. Kiara likes to believe that she can see the light at the end of the tunnel no matter the situation. But hope itself has always been hidden behind a lack of confidence in the world around her. Hope for the world is a dream for Kiara. A dream that can only come from everyone teaming up together to take down the destruction that is bought onto the world. The world is filled with hopeless people. People that can't see what Kiara can see. So, how can Kiara be hopeful in a world filled with hopeless people that don't see the damage that is happening to the world? Kiara can't remain hopeless when she feels like the only one.
Hope.
JJ Maybank is someone that Kiara likes to describe as a boy that is filled with reckless hope that is more like a laughing fantasy. It's the hope that the Pogues would become millionaires or the fantasy that JJ would eventually move to Yucatan and live a stress-free life there. Hope is reckless and out of reach for JJ. But Kiara never thought JJ could be filled with rational hope. Hope with meaning. Hope that is in reach for the future in front of him. With the world filled with hopeless people, JJ shines bright, open and confident in the process of hope in front of him.
Hope has filled their lives ever since Brownie came into their lives. Brownie was the hope to finding a way to put broken, out of place pieces together and find a way to create something magnificent. And sure, something magnificent came at them like a fearful wave in the middle of a treacherous storm but the baby that came from something presented a new look for their future that neither of them had expected.
Baby number one changed everything for JJ and Kiara. It only took two years for Kiara to see the sun shining through the dark clouds. Hope. And when hope starts to climb out of its pit, it cannot be stopped. Not by fear. Not by recklessness. Hope is the strongest concept of them all. So, hope keeps building. Hope for a better life- a life that Kiara and JJ deserve.
Maybe destruction can be stopped with a little hope.
Maybe all it takes for one person to make a difference, is hope.
"Maybe you could add another Pogue to your stories?" Kiara asks JJ without even having to think about it. She doesn't have to worry about the logistics because JJ and Kiara can climb through any storm. They managed to fight away Kiara's demons when she was pregnant with Henley. Kiara can't remain scared of even trying to find the future that she deserves. JJ always surprises her. Because JJ doesn't ever look scared about their future. He remains hopeful through everything that the future has to offer- everything good as well as everything bad.
Maybe Kiara deserves that romantic bullshit of an ending that Sarah always goes on about. Where the prince and the princess end up happily ever after. It has always made Kiara laugh that Sarah sees Kiara as a princess; and even weirder, Sarah sees JJ as a prince. Happily ever after doesn't exist. Kiara is sure of it. The stories in those movies create the perfect stories that trick everyone into believing that they are the best things in the world. That people shouldn't settle for anything other than happily ever after. The arch in those stories make people believe that a perfect relationship will only ever have to conquer the one misstep in a relationship. But it's not reality. And Kiara is happy with that because she believes that the relationships that have to go through hell multiple times do so just to prove how perfect they are for each other.
Kiara is sure that perfection is subjective. Perfection is imperfect in the face of another person.
Kiara knows 'the epic love story of JJ Maybank and Kiara Carrera' (as Sarah calls it) doesn't need to be compared to any of those movies. Because realism is more important than trying to live up to any fantasy. JJ and Kiara like to do things their own way and listen to nobody about what should be happening in their lives. It's why Kiara is great at ignoring every person that tells her that she should have a second baby. Even a few weeks after agreeing with JJ over Baby number two, she doesn't tell the Pogues or her parents or anyone else in the world because it's a decision between JJ and Kiara. Baby number two is a personal, rational decision. A decision that they deserve.
Baby number two is a secret that JJ and Kiara keep from the rest of the Pogues. With JJ and Kiara smiling at each other subtly when the rest of the Pogues are not looking or continuing to tease with the Pogues. When Sarah speaks of how Henley looks just like Kiara, Sarah also quips "If you ever listen to us, I bet baby two looks just like JJ." But Kiara and JJ keep going with their game.
"Never going to happen."
"Two babies? Yuck no thanks." Kiara thinks that they should win awards for their acting skills. Because the rest of the Pogues believe them and don't ask many more questions all whilst JJ and Kiara sneak off to be alone, together and free to do whatever without the restrictions of a condom. It's a secret that they don't mind keeping from the Pogues. Because it's fun and exciting all at once.
Any form of fear for a second kid disappears in the nights at the chateau. Kiara's breaths remain calm as she watches JJ tell Henley a story to help her fall asleep. His stories always work. Kiara watches from the doorway whilst the story fills the room, JJ not even realising that Kiara is there. "The storm was getting high and the loud rumbles in the sky made the hero Brownie shout the night away all whilst your mommy and daddy try to get him to stay quiet. Brownie shouts the night until mommy calms down and looks at daddy. Mommy calms down to the hero Brownie when he sits at their feet and saves the day." Kiara just listens. Listens to his words. His words make Kiara know that this is happening. JJ and Kiara are happening. And it's not something to be fearful of.
"Brownie saved mommy and daddy?" Henley sleepily asks, fussing the fur of Brownie who is leaning against her bed.
"Yeah. Brownie always saves mommy and daddy." JJ smiles at Henley and Kiara's butterflies explode.
"Always." Kiara chokes out, finally catching the attention of JJ and their daughter. When JJ smiles up at Kiara purely, she knows it's the future that she deserves. He is the future that she deserves. And one more addition will not throw a spanner in the works.
Pure happiness comes from the smallest of hope. Just like this morning, two weeks since they made that decision on baby number two. A morning where Kiara wakes up before Henley, before Brownie and even before JJ. Kiara wakes to hear the birds chirping through her windows. Their morning song promise for a perfect day.
Kiara rolls to face the sleeping JJ. Just this sight of JJ contrasts completely how JJ was only almost nine years ago. The JJ smirk is subtle but it is there, contrasting to how his face used to be scrunched together until his fears woke him up completely. His hands are inadvertently fiddling with Kiara's curls whilst his other hand remains under his head. In this moment, JJ looks so soft and innocent. Everyone always tells Kiara that Henley looks just like Kiara. But in this moment, the sleeping JJ reminds Kiara completely of their brunette daughter whose eyes sparkle like the sea.
A small laugh leaves Kiara as she hears the soft snore come out of JJ. The normally light-sleeper JJ is in a deep sleep in this moment. Kiara moves closer when JJ accidentally pulls at the ends of a strand of Kiara's curls. Kiara moves closer so she can see every aspect of JJ's face. He still looks like that boy from their past. The same boy that was so set on finding the gold and running to Yucatan. JJ is still that boy, even if his hair is shorter and there are no longer the new bruises that scatter his face.
Kiara ghosts her hand up his face, almost as if she is trying to memorise a face that she already knows so well. Kiara ghosts her hand past the cut on his forehead- that last cut that inevitably set him physically free. Kiara moves her hand further up to run through the golden locks that she never thought she would ever love so much. The smell of sea salt mixes with the smell of vanilla. JJ. The new JJ that doesn't fill the darkness with weed and alcohol. Because JJ has found a new way to fight his demons. A way that is working.
Man, Kiara loves him.
Every aspect of JJ makes Kiara's heart skip and see the future that he is offering. A future of happiness. Kiara moves even closer, closing any space between the two sleepy bodies. JJ's eyes remain closed, making Kiara wonder what sweet dream he is thinking about.
Stroking becomes boring for Kiara. It feels like she has been watching JJ sleeping for hours and becomes bored. Normally, she would wake up after him to the smell of burning pancakes or the smell of coffee that JJ has delivered to her especially. Kiara finds herself moving in JJ's grip to lay kisses along his jaw, moving up to his ear in the way that she knows he likes. She strokes her hand through his hair whilst continuing to kiss underneath his ear, trying to wake him up in the best way possible.
She feels his hand start to work its way up her sleep shirt as Kiara sucks lightly on JJ's jaw. His hands flutter to only make Kiara want more. But JJ's eyes remain shut. Almost like he is trying to play a dangerous game. But Kiara is not a loser. Not when it comes to JJ. "Fine. Keep sleeping and I'll just finish myself off." Kiara whispers seductively into his ear. Just like Kiara predicts, JJ's eyes snap open as he flips them over so he hovers over Kiara. Kiara just laughs when JJ catches her in a searing kiss.
"I definitely can help with that." JJ smirks when he moves his hands lower.
"Are you up for the job?" Kiara unknowingly arches her back, making sure that there is no space between the two of them.
"Definitely."
"Then get on and make a baby, Maybank."
JJ's eyes darken when he moves to take off her sleep shirt. JJ's lips reattach to Kiara's neck and she is sure that she is already seeing stars. Stars that don't seem to go away when she is around JJ. Adrenaline fills Kiara when JJ moves above her, urging her for more and more. JJ is about to pull at her underwear when the door slams open.
They quickly rush to hide themselves under the covers before they even think about looking at who the intruder is. Kiara grunts angrily when she turns to the door, expecting to see one of the Pogues smirking at them. So close. Kiara was so close in starting something glorious this morning. And the intruder is about to pay the price. Kiara opens her eyes at the door but it's not one of the Pogues looking back at her. Instead, Kiara's eyes explode when she sees Henley sleepily make her way into the room.
Great. Interrupted by a fucking two-year old. Just great.
Henley moves to the bed before climbing up between Kiara and JJ. Kiara freezes entirely, not sure what to do. If it was anyone other than Henley, Kiara would either throw the intruder out of the room or take JJ by his wrist and find privacy in the bathroom. But even Kiara knows that she can't throw a naïve two-year old out of the room. When Henley moves to sit closer to JJ, Kiara can't help but laugh at the obvious pain that JJ is in. JJ lets out a small grunt that almost makes Kiara jump him anyways but she holds herself back and focuses on their daughter.
…
Interruptions seem to be the game that Kiara and JJ get good at. Because for the next three months, someone is always there to ruin their moment. Whether it be Henley who is having a nightmare or if it is Brownie crying the night away. JJ and Kiara cannot catch a break. And thee Pogues are no better. The last few months, it's as if the Pogues try to keep Kiara from JJ. It frustrates Kiara the most.
The dynamic changes quickly when news travels around the Pogues that John B is going to propose to Sarah. When they find out, Pope, Kiara and JJ just let out a breath of relief. "Fucking finally." JJ jokes out.
"Get on and do it because I am bored of Sarah moaning that she isn't married whilst I am." Kiara adds to the joke.
Kiara doesn't fully understand why John B worries about asking Sarah. Their relationship is made for the movies. Perfection whilst they don't even have to try. It's the classic story that ends in a massive wedding. A wedding that Kiara knows Sarah has been wishing on for years. The Pogues can't hold back laughter when they watch John B pacing back and forth whilst trying to find the best way to propose.
"Dude, why don't you just propose like I did." JJ quips in.
"I don't want to propose during sex, JJ." John B keeps pacing.
"Hey, just because you're not the best in bed doesn't mean the proposal will be bad."
"JJ." Kiara jokingly warns.
"I mean, I'm the best in bed. Anyone would have said yes to me when it's during sex." JJ mumbles on, incoherently.
"JJ!" Kiara warns a little louder, still hoping her words come out as a joke.
"Come on Kie, you know that I'm a fucking romantic." Strangely, Kiara does know this. Even if JJ doesn't think of himself as the hopeless romantic.
"JJ Maybank- the romantic. Who knew?" Pope laughs out.
"Kiara here obviously knew." JJ's smirk only makes Kiara miss a breath, whilst the other Pogues smirk at her.
"Just ask her, John B. She has literally been waiting for this since you started going out. All you need to do is find the perfect opportunity to ask her." Kiara thinks her words are perfect. Perfect for John B and Sarah.
"God, you're such a girl Kie." JJ jokes, making Kiara roll her eyes. "Perfect opportunity? You really love the romance movies, don't you?"
"Definitely." Pope adds.
"Yep." John B follows suit.
"You guys are pigs. There's nothing wrong with being a girl." Kiara argues.
"Nothing wrong with pigs either, Kie." John B argues back.
"They do make great bacon." JJ joins sides with the rest of the boys.
"I'm just thinking like Sarah." Kiara tries to counteract their laughter. But it doesn't work. The three boys keep laughing at Kiara.
Just like the old days.
Of course, John B's jitteriness is for nothing. Because a few days after John B tells the Pogues, John B invites the entire group out for a nice meal where he ends up dropping to one knee and asking his soulmate to marry him. And of course, Sarah cries yes. It's the fairytale proposal that suits John B and Sarah completely. And Kiara can only smile at their happiness.
Because they deserve happiness.
They all deserve happiness.
Texts from Sarah fly through her phone the entire time JJ and Kiara travel back to Figure Eight to pick up Henley and Brownie from Kiara's parent's house.
Sarah: Tomorrow morning. 8 sharp. We need to start planning.
Sent at 11:27pm.
Kiara: I won't be awake at 8, Sarah.
Sent at 11:47pm.
Sarah: Yes, you will be because I will be forcing you out of bed otherwise.
Sent at 11:50pm.
Kiara knows that she should have expected the texts. Kiara should have expected that Sarah would never settle for anything other than the wedding that you see in the Disney movies. Sarah will probably even ask for a wedding dress made by mice at this rate. Kiara should expect the unexpected when it comes to Sarah Cameron.
Kiara knows that she should also expect the unexpected when it comes to her own parents.
When JJ and Kiara walk into the Carrera household in Figure Eight, they remain shocked with the sight of the living area. The living area has been made into a den. The cushions are on the floor whilst a white blanket and a duvet surround them creating a canopy above the den. Fairy lights are scattered around the room. Kiara remains frozen at this sight. Because Anna Carrera has never let any mess happen in her living area. Nothing is ever meant to ruin the show home of the Carrera household. But this living room looks homey. As if Anna Carrera has gone crazy.
And maybe Anna Carrera has gone crazy. Because not only is her living room a mess, Anna has let Brownie into a carpeted room and has actually let Henley lay down on the floor with a bag of cookies still in her hands. Food in the living area? Not even a young Kiara was allowed food in this room. Kiara looks into the den to freeze completely. Because not only is Henley and Brownie asleep on the floor, surrounded by pillows and pages of colouring, but Kiara's own mother is in between Henley and Brownie sleeping soundly. With no care in the world.
Yeah, Anna Carrera must be crazy.
Kiara looks at JJ as if to ask a silent 'what the fuck?' without waking the three campers. JJ must hear the silent words because he just shrugs and smirks down at the sight of the three sleepers. Anna Carrera has actually let the old pup sleep on her. Anna Carrera has actually let Henley have fun and be a kid when Kiara was never given that opportunity.
They make their way further into the house before bursting into laughter. "My mom has actually lost her mind."
"Yeah. Looks like it."
"She probably would even let you hug her." Kiara jokes into the room.
"Oh my god, a seal of approval."
"You can stay here tonight." Kiara almost jumps at the voice of her dad. She turns around to face him, confusion filling her. "Your mom has changed a lot but I know she will be mad if she found out that you came to pick up Henley and didn't bother to speak to her." His words make sense. So, she just nods not feeling the need to argue.
Her bedroom is exactly as she remembers. Even her wardrobe is still filled with the midsummer dresses that she hated. Her bed is still covered with the plush toys that Mike always brought her on her birthday. Her childhood still echoes around Kiara's old room. But she feels like a stranger in her own room nowadays. Kiara sits on the bed before watching JJ look around the room, taking in every element of the room. "What are you doing, JJ?" Kiara ends up asking.
"I've never been in your room, Kie. Just having a look." JJ jokes.
"It's just a room."
"It's your bedroom Kie. You obviously don't have my mind." Kiara just playfully rolls her eyes before laying down flat on her old bed.
When the bed moves, Kiara lifts her head to see JJ sitting on the end of the bed wearing a confusing expression. "JJ?" Kiara asks, concern filling her.
"Would you have liked that?"
"Liked what?"
"That proposal?" Finally, JJ looks at Kiara, still with a hooded expression. "You know, something special like a meal out or something?"
"JJ…"
"Did you want the movies?"
"No." Kiara puts plainly before sitting up next to JJ. "No, I didn't want the fucking movies JJ because I had you. We're not the movies."
"I know…"
"And that's a good thing. Because we're real. And I need something real in my life." Kiara can't help but move her hand to cup his cheek, forcing JJ to look at her. "And anyways, planning is boring. I think it's hot that you asked when you were ready."
"You thought it was hot?" It's then that his smirk reappears as his hand flickers against her bare leg.
"Definitely." Kiara unintentionally begins to move closer to JJ. "And I know what else could be hot right now? Something that people keep walking in on."
"And what if your parents walk in?" JJ moves closer to lean and breathe the words into her ear.
"I don't know if I will be able to stop anyways." No more words are needed. As JJ leans forward and kisses Kiara deeply. So deep in fact that Kiara is pushed down onto her bed, JJ moving to straddle her.
Kiara and JJ know every aspect of each other when they come together. But that doesn't stop JJ from asking along the way. Making sure that Kiara is comfortable every step of the way. When JJ asks "Are you sure?" Kiara wonders if it is him asking if she is sure about sex, or if she is sure about baby number two. But it doesn't matter to Kiara. Because Kiara is sure about everything.
And it's safe to say, it's a good thing that nobody interrupted them on this night.
…
Everything is different this time around. From the fact that Kiara doesn't find out about her pregnancy from her mother to the fact that Kiara isn't scared to tell JJ the truth. Because this time, Kiara waits to do the tests with JJ.
Same triggers. Different intensities. Kiara starts throwing up about a week after John B proposed to Sarah. But this sickness doesn't make Kiara throw JJ in the dog house. Instead, Kiara remains hopeful that this is one of the signs. A week later, the mixed hormones begin to appear. Especially when it comes to Henley being fussy with her food or when Brownie tries to jump to steal the food straight from the two-year old's hands. But when her anger seems endless, inside Kiara is smiling. Because it's another sign her mother noticed when it was all about Henley.
She waits one more week after the signs before buying the pregnancy tests. Kiara buys multiple tests to make sure that they are reliable. But instead of hoping for a negative, this time Kiara wants them to be positive. To be hopeful that maybe their dreams are coming true.
Waiting those minutes for those tests to be ready is a nightmare. Kiara's heart is thudding and Kiara can't help but wonder if JJ is feeling the same as he sits next to Kiara on the pull-out. In this moment, Kiara is thankful that Sarah has taken Henley dress shopping and that Brownie has been sleeping a lot more recently. Interruption now would be awkward, saying that JJ and Kiara have still not told anyone about trying for baby number two. "So, we just wait?"
"That's what I did last time."
"Well, I am a virgin at this. Sorry for asking questions."
"We just wait JJ."
Hearts thud for a completely different reason this time. First of all, this time Kiara doesn't have her head in a toilet in a wedding dress shop whilst she waits for the pregnancy test. Secondly, Kiara doesn't feel the guilt or the nerves or anything bad about this possibility. Sure, it's going to be hard having to deal with Pregnant Kiara all over again but the result is worth it. Kiara thinks. No. Kiara knows.
So, they wait for the tests in silence. Kiara's heart thudding for the future all whilst JJ keeps tapping his fingers against his knees. Nerves? Maybe. Anticipation? Definitely. When the timer beeps to indicate that the tests are ready, Kiara can hear JJ's gulp before he even speaks. "I guess that means it's time." JJ puts plainly.
"Yeah." A deep breath escapes them both when Kiara leans over to the tests and looks at the result.
Positive… Positive… Positive…
All of the tests read positive. Just like they did the first time. Same triggers. Same signs. Different emotions. But the same results. Pregnant Kiara will return.
"You're pregnant, Kie." JJ smiles at Kiara before running his hands through his hair as he stands up. It's like Christmas all over again for JJ. Kiara just watches amazed as JJ jumps up and down with a Cheshire cat smile plastered onto his face. "Oh my god, we're pregnant! Again!"
"Yeah." Kiara eventually smiles, liking the excitement from the boy in front of her. Kiara even stands up as she feels her smile grow.
"Henley's going to have a brother or a sister!"
"Yeah."
"Brownie's going to have another baby to play with!"
"Yeah, JJ! Yes." Kiara laughs as she joins in jumping around with JJ. JJ's excitement eventually gets the better of him when he pulls Kiara into a tight hug, leaving Kiara no real room to breathe. "JJ!" Kiara manages to laugh out.
In a sudden, JJ lets go of Kiara completely. "Shit. Don't want to squash my baby now, do I?" Kiara can only manage to smile at his excitement as she watches JJ fall to the ground in front of her.
"What are you doing?" Kiara asks, intrigued. She watches as JJ lifts up the bottom of Kiara's t-shirt, letting her stomach go cold. Goosebumps form on her body as she feels her cheeks warm up just from JJ's touches.
"I'm going to be your daddy, baby number two." JJ whispers into her stomach before laying a small kiss onto Kiara. Kiara can't even wipe the smile from her face. Because this is it. This is the pure happiness that hope can bring.
A few weeks pass before they break the news to the Pogues. It comes out accidentally one day when JJ and Kiara are spending the entire day with the rest of the Pogues at the dock. It's when beer begins to be passed out to the rest of the group that it becomes pretty obvious. JJ keeps doing high fives with Henley whilst Kiara watches them. But they know the Pogues' eyes are on them.
Jaws fall to the ground when the truth comes out. "Wait. Why are you not drinking?" John B obliviously asks after the silence gets boring.
"Oh my god." Pope reacts.
"You guys…" Sarah's jaw is still to the ground which only makes Kiara and JJ snicker.
"Oh my god." Pope repeats, voice getting stressed with shock.
"What? What's going on?" John B looks around the rest of the group, confusion plastered on his face.
"Wait. Did we not tell you guys that we were trying?" JJ smirks to the rest of the group as they look around each other, shock keeps building. It's then that John B's jaw falls, obviously finally working it out for himself.
"You're pregnant?" John B practically screams, only making the rest of the Pogues laugh and Henley look up to her parents, confused.
"Yeah." JJ puts plainly.
"Yep. Henley is going to have a baby brother or sister."
"Sister!" Henley insists.
…
Pregnancy number two feels different for Kiara. From how the baby won't stop kissing to how the baby will not stop making her stomach turn. Sure, Pregnancy Kiara has been easier to keep at bay, but Kiara feels even more irritated with herself. Waking up in the middle of the night either because the baby is pushing her buttons or the baby is making her run to the bathroom. Kiara is only four months pregnant when she starts to get bored of being pregnant all over again.
After throwing up or turning over for the millionth time that night, Kiara makes sure she wakes up JJ to let him know what she is going through. When he laughs, Kiara has to fight the urge to lightly hit him "You try carrying this baby."
"Maybe the next one." JJ jokes.
"Not a chance." Kiara doesn't even bother to think about how it's just a joke. "No more babies."
"That's what you said about baby number two."
"JJ." Kiara just warns.
"Yeah, I know. I'm sorry." With that, he plants a peck to her cheek to try and fight away the pains from baby number two.
It doesn't help that the times where Kiara is not having to fight off the pregnancy hormones or Kiara has to deal with a fussy Henley or a fussy Brownie, Kiara has to deal with the bridezilla that is Sarah Cameron. Kiara should have expected it. Because Sarah has always reached for the best and will not settle for anything lower than the best. But it gets on Kiara's nerves that she is the maid of honour and has to deal with all the meltdowns.
Kiara should be the one having a meltdown, not Sarah. Because bringing a baby into this world is a lot more difficult than having a stupid wedding. Not that she would tell Sarah that. But Kiara just goes along with Sarah's crazy antiques. Because Sarah has had to put up with not one Pregnant Kiara, but two. And they will always be crazy best friends that will fight through anything together.
The wedding comes around quickly. But Kiara can't stop smiling about how perfect the wedding is for John B and Sarah. It's not as big as what Kiara had imagined. Just a small ceremony at the abandoned church that apparently is important to Sarah and John B before making their way to the Wreck for food and drink and music and festivities. Everything is white. Everything is perfect. From the flowers that make the Wreck look a lot Kookier than expected, to the soft touches of money bouquets that bring the subtle Pogueness to the wedding. Their wedding is Kook meets Pogue. Representing John B and Sarah perfectly.
Romeo and Juliet. Kook and Pogue. A story for the ages. But this story cannot end in tragedy when it's John B and Sarah.
Henley dances for the entire night. Grabbing anyone that she can to force them to move with her. Kiara and JJ dance with her every other song before she grabs one of her favourite uncles and forces them to dance. Every few songs, Henley runs to Kiara and cries "I want Brownie to be here." Kiara has to try and explain to an almost three-year old that Brownie is having a sleepover with grandma.
Henley moans around the dancefloor after hearing that Brownie gets a sleepover and she doesn't. It's moments like these that Kiara only sees JJ in Henley. Always moaning about the small things that Kiara can't help but laugh at. Kiara ends up watching as Henley dances around with some of the other kids at the wedding. Two boys and another girl. The sight makes Kiara almost cry. Maybe it's her hormones. But Kiara thinks it's the sight of Henley finding her own Pogues to fight away the Kook demons.
The baby in her stomach is not her friend at this wedding. Just the thought of food makes Kiara think about running to the bathroom even though she would much prefer to watch JJ dance with Henley. "Your daughter's the best." Sarah drunkenly mutters when she sits next to Kiara.
"Yeah, she is." Kiara smiles at Henley. God, that girl loves to dance.
Kiara finds herself mesmerised as she watches Henley twirl around in her bridesmaid dress. A smile plays on Kiara's lips as she watches her future in front of her.