-1Chapter Eight - Drift With Me…
'Mrs. Walker, you have a phone call, it's the doctor from the town, he said he's got some important things to discuss with you.' James said, standing in front of the half open door.
'Mary, go back to sleep. You can finish your story as soon as you get your strength back, but right now, try to get some rest, I'll be here when you wake up.' Karen brushed a stray stand of hair from Mary's forehead, she held the old lady's hand, gave it a reassuring squeeze and walk out the door.
'Hello Mrs. Walker'
'Hi, so.. Is she going to be ok?'
'I just got the rest lab results back, I don't want to worry you Mrs. Walker, but I found out that Mary suffers from a more serious condition, it's leukemia…'
'Tell me what you need, get her everything she needs, I'll pay for it..'
'I don't think you understand Mrs. Walker, she needs to be hospitalized, the treatments she needs can only be given in a hospital, and her condition right now, .. I'm sorry, but I don't think she's going to last long .. Even with continuous treatment.. It would just help her body get a bit more strength.'
'So your saying your going to make her die slowly?'
'It's in the late stage now, there is nothing more..'
'And You say you're a doctor! But can't do anything ?? Then what good are you!'
'Mrs. Walker…..'
'Goodbye…….'
Karen placed the phone back to it's cradle, she could believe what has happened to her in just a couple of days. She went to Scotland to get away, but it seems as though everything came crashing down as soon as she stepped foot in the place. She smiled thinking that right at that moment, she could just loose her mind, what the hell was she doing? Chasing a dream? A God damn dream! Taking care of a woman whom she barely knows. All alone in a strange place, how easy it was for her friends to leave her.. She went back to Mary's room but the nurse already gave the old lady a sleeping medication. 'yes Mary, go rest', at that she walk to her room, took a long bath and put on a simple dress white dress with black prints that fit perfectly over her petite body. She walk along the path pass the manor garden and found herself near a vast lake. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, the sun shining to her face, and it felt good. She just wanted to be alone now, no more problems, no more pains..alone, yes, that's the only way, to be alone.
'I thought I'd find you here..'
Karen just stared at the calm water, he knows who that voice belongs to, she turned her head to find out she was right, her heart beating wildly..
'Hello Will….' she heard herself say, she nearly choked on those words, she felt like crying , running to his arms, and kiss and .. She stood unmoving, thinking of how she could make herself nonchalant in front of this man, this man that in a matter of seconds awakened her passion. Hundreds of thoughts run through her mind as Will walk slowly towards her, holding a black bag in one hand that he dropped carelessly on the ground. What is he doing.. Why is he acting this way? …
Will stopped walking as he stood in front of Karen, He was looking straight to Karen's eyes . Will was so overwhelmed by his emotions that he was not thinking straight anymore, all he could think about was to kiss her, hold her close, feel her cheeks against his. How beautiful she looks, the strings of sunlight playing with her auburn hair, her dress flowing in the breeze, he was about to hold Karen's face when Karen looked away. And alas! The magic was gone. He was hurt and he felt a lump in his throat, his eyes starting to burn as tears tries to escape, give her time, right more time, at least not today…
'Honey, I'm sorry, Grace is not here, the butler can give you the address of the place that she's staying at'
'Karen..I, I came to see you, I just thought you might need one more friend , and besides, I've never been to Scotland before, this will be an experience' He was trying so hard to sound as though this was just an ordinary conversation, like any other day with her, but deep down, a part of him was screaming..
A friend, who ever knew one word could hurt so much she thought.
'Of course Will, you can stay here as long as you want, but if you wan t to go to Gracie I'll understand too'
'No Karen, I think I'll stay with you'
Karen smiled at Will in a manner that Will has never seen before, it was full of love and gratefulness, love, you fool, don't be such an idiot Will!
Yes Will, stay with me…….Karen thought, stay with me forever…
Will noticed that Karen has been crying, her eyes looked tired and puffed. What ever could bring so much sadness to this beautiful woman, how dare anyone make her cry!
'Lets drift away together..' he said
Yes.. I would love that….. she thought but instead she said
'what?.. I don't..'
Will quickly recovered himself, trying to shrug away from his dream state and said
' A boat, a saw a little boat .. Maybe you wanted to see the other side of the lake, or we could just row until..until….
Karen waited , an excitement she could not hide showed on her face …until….
'Until you feel like going back.' Will finished. Damn you Will! Echoed thru his head
Coward! She thought.. 'I'd love that'
And I love you. he thought…. Will extended his hands to Karen, trying to look as if it's the most normal thing in the world. Karen took it , worried that her hands are getting a little too sweaty , she was so nervous and exhilarated at the same time. She felt like a girl being asked for a dance in a high school prom, not that she went to her prom, life has been always hard on her, it has always been work and school, no time for friends, no time for parties, its has always been reality staring her at the face..until she met Stanley .Karen didn't know that Will wasn't even concerned of her sweaty palm, he was happy, at least he get to touch her, walk beside her, her hands are so soft….he looked at her and smiled.
'I missed you Karen'
Karen bit her lip, trying not to be so emotional and replied
'I missed you too '
to be continued…………… let me know what you think,, sorry if it was sooo late and so short, I'll make it up next time..
