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Celia had tried hard to apologize to Caroline, but Caroline hadn't been too accepting and who could blame her. How she had behaved was disgusting she knew that now, why hadnt she listened to Alan why did she always have to make everything so hard. Alan had hardly spoken to her not properly since they had argued, it was not the same she needed to prove how sorry she was. No more hollow words she would have to show them,show them she was sorry that she was wrong.
Caroline opened the door to Gillian "what are you doing here, you ok?" Caroline asked looking worried, "I'm fine Caroline stop worrying, how are you? I just popped over to get some bits for dad he's going to stay with me a little longer". "Mum still hasn't made up with him then?" Caroline sighed "they are talking but no things are not great between them. My dad is stubborn just like your mum and he's making his point, and your mum does appear to be sorry".
Caroline slumped upon the stool at the kitchen counter "she's always sorry in her own way eventually, but it's always after she has rushed through and upset everyone. She always thinks she is the most important one, regardless ...I am my own person a grown woman for god sake.
You haven't known her for as long as I have this how she is, she is bloody minded never mind anyone else's feelings. It's only now she has caused problems to herself she appears sorry, it's always the same. She doesn't think this might be hard enough for me as it is, that I deserved to be happy and that if I am willing to turn my world upside I must be sure this is real. My love for kate is real, and yet she tried to ruin it all and now she's sorry it doesn't work like that" Caroline sighed a tear slipping down her cheek. Gillian moved to pull her in tight "I really do believe she means it Caroline, I know she was in the wrong but I just hate to see all this upset".
Kate arrived home she knew Caroline wouldn't be far behind her, she had enjoyed her first week at Sulgrave and had been suprised at how open Caroline had been. Of course they were discreet they weren't going to make a formal announcement in her first few days at the school, but Caroline was careful not dismiss Kate either. Kate had practically moved in it had seemed to be the natural progression, and it had been easy having everything she needed nextdoor. They had eaten lunch together everyday and walked the gardens of the school grounds, it had been lovely to spend so much time together. Kate had hardly taken a breathe it was all so fast and yet also wonderful, the only thing that bothered her was the strain it had put upon Caroline and Celia. Caroline was more subdued each night as they cuddled up on the sofa each evening she was lost to her inner monologue, her inner struggles. She knew Caroline well enough to know she didn't like to not be in control, that she was used to dealing with things on her own in her way. But it troubled Kate she knew this was upsetting her far more than she admitted, all she wanted was for Caroline to be happy.
Kate was not naive she knew that Celia was of a generation that often didn't approve of same sex relationships, and Celia probably never would. But she wanted Caroline to be happy and while she and her mother were not talking she saw the strain on Caroline's face.
Kate had tried her best to make Caroline happy, It broke her heart to see her so down no words seemed to make her feel better. Kate knew people were not always accepting but parents always have a power over their children, while children have a constant desire to meet a parents approval. Kate had seen Celia knock at the back door every evening after school, in a hope to talk to Caroline. Caroline opened the back door each time half listened to her mother, then After she had left spent the night even quieter than the night before. This had been the events of every night for the last week, it was taking its toll, Caroline looked tired she was emotionally exhausted.
A knock on the back door " kate is Caroline in?" Celia's timid voice echoed from the door way, " Hi Celia she is working late again tonight" Kate half smiled. "She's been working late a lot this week" Celia sighed watching Kate's uncomfortable gaze avoid her.
"She won't talk to me, I am so sorry I feel awful I just want a chance to make things right. I wanted to talk to you I know I have not always been welcoming to you but I want your help. I know how I behaved was wrong, I am so sorry for all the hurt I have caused I didn't understand before. I do now, i know she loves you kate I think I've always known since the day she first said your name. The way she said it the glow in her face the smile across her lips, you two were inevitable and I'm sorry I have caused such pain. I just want a chance to put it right I have an idea to prove to Caroline i mean it. That I'm happy for her, for you both and I will always stand by her no matter what, Kate will you help me?".
kate watched the sincerity in Celias eyes "I will try to speak to her again Celia, I don't want all this upset It's not good for any of us. But what you have to understand and I Hope you might now is that I truly love Caroline, and she loves me we make each other happy". A smile spreading across Celia's lips in recognition "I know love, I was blinded by my bigoted opions before. I see the way you look at one another, the care and tenderness you share. I saw the change in her the moment she met you, as if something was finally set free the real vulnerable Caroline I knew as a child released again. I was just scared for her, for the boys" lowering her head "for me. I am sorry I was wrong i love Caroline I want her to be happy, I just want a chance to make it right, kate please will you help me?".
Kate met Celia's eyes "yes I will, all I want is to make Caroline happy what did you have in mind?" She smiled playfully.