Chapter 13 – Truth Is Revealed
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Kim woke up the next morning and proceeded with her usual morning routine. Downstairs Zak and Ruby were talking about Kim whilst Nessa ate her granola. When Kim walked downstairs Zak and Ruby spoke to her with great caution "Morning sweetie, how are you going after last night?" trying not to mention the names. Kim shrugged and smiled as she sipped her coffee "I feel alright. What happened last night?" Zak and Ruby exchanged worried looks. "Um Kim do the names Jack and Brody ring any bells?" Then it all hit Kim again like a ton of bricks. The slap, the kiss, the anger, the loss. Her face dropped and then she remembered Nessa. She ran towards her daughter and examined her dark bruise. "Oh Butterfly! You shouldn't have cut between us!" Nessa shook her head "No it was an accident. Dad would never hurt me on purpose. He loves me." Kim kissed her daughter on her head before eating breakfast.
Jack woke up and went to check his phone. He had fifty text messages from Jess, his manager and publicist. The first text read, "Can you explain?" the next forty-eight were articles with titles "Jack Brewer, Father?" and "Karate Superstar Yells About Daughter In Restaurant." The last text read, "Are you coming back to New York? Because there is a new movie deal if you come back in a week. Thanks Jess." Jack re read the text over and over again, searching within himself to find an answer. He stared at his screen and his fingers floated above the letters.
Kim spent the next two weeks avoiding Brody and Jack but after Kim's breakfast one day she went upstairs to grab her phone. She checked her messages and found on from Brody. "Kim can you come to my hotel at 11.30 today? Cheers Brody." Kim was surprised because there was no xx or =). Kim simply replied, "Yes." So she got ready and left for the Endota Hotel.
Kim stood outside room 20, her heart pounding at 1000 miles an hour. She pulled her sleeves down, so they covered her hands as she knocked. Brody opened his door to a heartbroken, destroyed and tired Kim. He sighed at the sight of his fiancée so broken. "Hey Kim, come in." Kim smiled weakly at him and followed him into the room. Brody lead Kim to his little couch and they sat down. Kim looked around his room and observed. She spotted a bra peaking out of Brody's pillowcase. Kim was confused at the sight but she quickly forgot when Brody cleared his throat.
Kim looked down at her hands and twisted her rings, focusing on Jack's. "Look Brody, I'm sorry for everything. Over the last seven years I have made so many mistakes, all of which I regret. I'm really sorry I didn't tell you that I was spending time with Jack or that Jack was Nessa's father. I'm just really sorry about everything." Kim was breaking down she couldn't take this. She'd hurt all the people she loved. Brody pulled her into his arms and sat her on his lap. Kim felt uncomfortable and afraid by this action.
"Kim I forgive you. But what was up with that kiss Jack gave you at the door?" Kim cringed but recited the answer she'd been rehearsing "Jack and I have been friends for ten years and we dated for four of those but I have no feelings for him anymore. At one point in my life I thought he was the love of my life and that we would be together forever, but the older I have gotten the more I've realised that I was living in a bubble of dreams and hopes. But now I have you and I love you. Brody I know that I am slightly over due but if you still want me I'll marry you." Brody smiled at her and said "I'll always want you Kimmy, always." He kissed her softly before getting up. "I need to go to the bathroom. I'll be back in a second." Kim nodded and fidgeted with her fingers.
She heard a knock on the door and went to open it. They were engaged now and they lived together so Kim could open his door right? Outside of the door stood a younger girl. Blond, slender yet big, blue-eyed girl. "Hi I'm Sydney. I'm looking for Brody?" Kim looked at Sydney, confused. "Hey Sydney, I'm Kim. How –" but before Kim could continue Sydney cut her off "I thought I recognised your face! Your Brody's sister yeah? I saw your photo in Brody's wallet. How are you and your daughter? Brody just loves his niece!" Kim stood there, frozen until she realised what was happening. Kim stormed back into the room leaving a startled Sydney at the door. Brody casually walked into the room "Who was at the door babe?" Kim glared at him before slapping him hard and kneeing him. "You lying, stupid, ignorant bastard! You are a loser and I hope you got to hell." Brody looked at the door and when he saw Sydney he knew what was happening. "Kimmy I can explain…" But Kim just kneed him again before throwing the engagement ring in his face. "Have fun with your Barbie Brody." And with that Kim left room 20.
Jack looked around his room and sighed. He still had a lot to pack before he left for New York tomorrow. He had been packing for two weeks but it turns out that you can collect a lot of crap over a two months. Jack fell to the floor and looked at photo albums. The photos of the Wasabi Warriors, of Kim, it was hard for him to look at these, because he knew he was leaving tomorrow. He slowly placed the book into its cardboard box and he stood back and gazed at the room. It looked empty, just empty. It was like someone took all the memories of this room and shoved it into a cardboard box.
Jack sat on the ground and thought. Was he doing the right thing going back to NY? Why was he? Why should he stay? Jack heard a knock on his bedroom door followed by sobbing. He slowly opened the door. Who would be in the house, after all he was home alone? He opened the door and saw Kim standing there tears running down her face. Kim looked up at Jack "Still under the apple statue." Kim tried to smile, but failed. Jack couldn't speak, because he was in so much shock. All he did was embrace Kim, and he let he cry and cry and cry onto his shoulder.
Kim slowly pulled away and looked at Jack, a soft smile on her face. Her smile faded when she saw that his room was filled with cardboard boxes. "Why are –" Jack sighed and guided her downstairs. "What happened?" Kim sighed and explained the whole Brody saga. She ended up on Jack's lap with red eyes. "So what's with the boxes?" Jack looked down "Um I'm moving back to New York tomorrow." Kim's face dropped "Oh, that's great. I'm happy for you Jack. Well I should get going." Kim tried to get up but she failed and fell onto Jack's chest. Jack leaned in and they kissed. However it was different from their typical kisses. It was full of passion, sadness and love. As they pulled apart Jack said, "Kim, I'm going to miss you but… I just… don't… yeah. I'll call." Kim smiled and nodded "I'm going home. I mean I live next door." "Kim, please stay. For me." Kim nodded and headed upstairs.
Kim exited Jack's bathroom with one of his t-shirts as a dress. Jack thought she hadn't looked better. Kim saw Jack's shocked expression and started to stutter. "Um, I had no pyjamas and I just thought that. You know what don't worry I'll put my old clothes back on." Jack laughed at her "Calm down Kim. Have a great sleep. I'll be downstairs if you need me." Kim looked at him confused. "Why are you going downstairs?" Now it was Jack's turn to be nervous "Well, I thought you'd like to sleep by yourself and –" Kim cut him off and said "Jack, we've done worse. Please lay with me." Jack nodded as Kim lifted the sheets. Jack lifted his shirt off and sat next to her. She subconsciously snuggled into him. "Jack will we be ok?" Kim asked. "Hopefully Kim". "Can we just start over?" Jack smiled "Hi I'm Jack Brewer, but you probably knew that" Jack winked at Kim "Hi I'm Kim Crawford nice to meet you Mr Brewer." They laughed and Kim shut her eyes, falling asleep. Jack watched her as she slept on his chest. "I love you Kim. Always, no matter how far I am." He then wrapped an arm around her waist protectively and fell asleep.