Kerry pulled up to her home in Brockport around eight she was exhausted she had woken up early to drive her family to the airport and then stopped by Nelle's to say goodbye as she too was going on vacation backpacking through Europe for three months.
The drive to Brockport was long and tedious but as Kerry sat in her car outside her home she got a strange feeling, a feeling she hadn't felt in a long time but she quickly brushed it off and gathered all her things and headed towards the house.
The house was practically empty all the movers had left were some family photos still hanging on the wall and a few side tables. Kerry walked up to her room hoping that there was still a bed in there she could sleep on. To her luck Kerry's room was practically untouched she walked in and took a moment to look around it had been so long since she had been there she had forgotten how safe it made her feel. She walked towards the bed and put all her stuff down and took a sit. She just sat there for awhile just thinking of everyone and everything when she was interrupted by her phone vibrating. The vibration nearly made Kerry fall off the bed she quickly took it out of her pocket and looked at who it was as soon as she recognized the caller she instantly smiled.
"Hey Baby" Kerry said.
"Hey Kerr, how was the drive? Did u survive without me?" the stranger on the other end responded.
"Just!!! Look am so sorry I didn't get a chance to see you before I headed out of the city but my dad sort of threw this house stuff on me." Kerry explained.
"Don't worry baby I have a solution I was thinking maybe taking a few days off work to go and join you since I know you could use the company. I just got to ask Jeff if his going to need me at the bar or not." Kerry instantly felt relieved but slightly worried at the same time by the news.
"Are you sure you want to come???" Kerry asked questionable.
"Brockport isn't really first pick when it comes to romantic getaways." Kerry sarcastically stated.
"Well as long as I am with you it doesn't matter where we are" Kerry instantly grinned at hearing those words.
"Anyways I got to go I am about to start work babe, Love you Kerr"
"Love you too Ben."
Kerry hung up the phone and felt her heart compose itself again. Even after two years Kerry still felt butterflies every time she spoke to her boyfriend. They had met in her sophomore year he was a junior and also the hottest guy in the music department kerry had practically been black mailed by Nelle to ask him out she had to admit it was one of the best things Nelle ever made her do. Ben was amazing he really cared about Kerry he was just an honest genuine guy with a good heart that's probably why she had decided to move in with him after graduation. She hadn't seen much of him lately due to graduation so the prospect of some quality time with him made Kerry really happy all she had to do now is get all this house stuff out of the way and she would be home free to spend time with Ben.
Beep!!! Beep!!! Beep!!!
Kerry jumped out of bed instantly and looked at her alarm it read 11 the new owners were coming over at 1 to finalize the contracts and to meet Kerry so she got out of bed and practically jumped in the shower. When Kerry walked out of the bathroom she felt like a new person. She quickly got into a pair of blue skinny jeans and a nice oversized black top with a pair of black heels Kerry thought she might as well look nice for the new owners.
Once she had her clothes on she walked over to the mirror to apply some make up she was rather surprised to find she didn't look as exhausted as she felt. Kerry actually looked quite refreshed with her long brown hair quickly drying into its usual straight style. Once she was done she walked towards her bed to find the bag of groceries she had brought for breakfast.
Once she had finished eating breakfast Kerry called Mr. Mead the realtor. Kerry was anxious and she wanted to make sure she had all the appropriate paper work but sadly Mr. Mead didn't pick up. Kerry got tired of waiting so she decided to go outside and was greeted by a perfectly blue sky and a warm summer's day she had forgotten what warm summer days felt like living in the city so she sat down on the grass and taking the sun in.
After a few minutes a blue Nissan pulled up to the drive Kerry instantly jumped up and brushed herself off to make sure she didn't have any grass stuck to her. Three people stepped out of the vehicle Kerry instantly recognized Mr. Mead he was the one wearing a suit and the other two looked very casual. Kerry waved and walked over to the trio.
"Hello you must be Kerry, it's nice to finally met you" told Kerry.
"Thank you Mr. Mead and this must be the family buying the house?" Kerry looked at Mr. Mead and then focused her attention to the couple in front of her.
"Hey Kerry I am David and this is my wife Annie" Kerry instantly shuck David's hand and continued onto Annie.
David and Annie seemed nice enough they looked like they were in their mid had dark hair and olive skin and Annie was the opposite she was as white as porcelain with copper curls if anyone would have told Kerry to put these two together she wouldn't have done it in a thousand years. As she stood there observing the odd couple she suddenly got a shiver down her spine and noticed how cold it had gotten.
"Please come on in it's a little empty but it's better then standing out here" Kerry quickly lead the trio towards the house.
Once everyone was situated in the empty living room Kerry turn around and stared at the trio expecting them to talk first but was met with an awkward silence.
"So…..Annie and David what kind of questions did you have about the property". Kerry asked politely.
David spoke first "Well Kerry, please don't think we are being nosy or rude but before we purchase the property we would like to know about certain events that happen in the home 6 years ago."
Annie then interrupted David "You see Kerry we were told that your family and yourself were kidnapped along with a young gentleman named Ethan Bryne six years ago and that this home had been broken into or involved in the incident." Kerry suddenly felt very sick and dizzy but decided against letting anyone in the room know.
"So you see Kerry we just want to know that this house and the history it comes with wont effect our time here in anyway possible". Annie told Kerry with a nervous smile across her face.
Kerry hadn't said one word since the couple began talking but she knew it was her turn to say something so she mustered up the courage to speak. Kerry spoke up in the most sincere voice she had and looked strait at Annie and David.
"Annie and David I am sure you have heard some of the details about the incident but I want to personally assure you that anything that happened in this home 6 years ago will never affect your own happiness here. My family and I have moved on from all the events in the pass and am sure this town has as well." Kerry felt herself nearly puke about 3 times while she was speaking but she remain calm and collected in front of the others for their own benefit and hers.
"What about Ethan Bryne's Family" Annie quickly responded.
Kerry felt shivers go through her entire body when she heard that name again.
"I heard his body was never found" David added.
"No it wasn't" Kerry murmured in a slight whisper.
Kerry stared at the couple for a minute and then she couldn't take the questioning looks anymore. She had promised herself to never allow this subject to bother her in anyway so Kerry began speaking very slowly.
"Look Annie and David, I am sure you understand if I don't wish to speak about this situation anymore it was a very emotional time in mine and my family's life.
David was about to interrupt her but Kerry didn't allow it and continued speaking louder this time.
"Like I said it was an emotional time but this house was also filled with great times and I wish you guys the best times here as well but like I said I would rather forget the bad ones and so should you because this is going to be your home now". Kerry spoke with such sincerity and generosity she surprised herself.
David and Annie Looked at each other wide eyed and then at Kerry and just nodded in agreement David then smile and said.
"Well Kerry it was very nice to met you and thank you for taking the time to meet up with us it was much appreciated".
Kerry nodded and just smiled back.
Mr. Mead then interrupted the trio.
"Well Folks if you would like to come back to my office to sort out all the official paper work and Kerry I will see you tomorrow to finish off".
Kerry nodded in agreement and walked her guest to the front door and politely said good bye to everybody before shutting it.
As the trio walked down the cobblestone path that lead to the Blue Nissan the trio looked at each other.
"What do you think?" Mr. Mead asked.
"Yeah that's definitely her" David responded back.
"Do you think she suspects?" Annie asked.
"Absolutely not, she doesn't have a clue his involved" Mr. Mead said before getting into the Nissan.