Keith Part 6
It was night by the time we came back from the island. We landed on the ground between the gate and the palace. Once the helicopter stop we got off of it carefully. I ran like crazy and rolled over the ground. I kissed it and cried and laughed so much.
"Home!" I cried out.
"Aunty!"
"Aunt Marika!" the kids shouted running towards me. I got up and made my arms wide open. All three of them jumped into them and hugged me tightly.
"My babies!" I cried out spinning around in circles.
"Aunt Mari, you're crushing us!" Haru said gasping.
"Just a little bit more!" I cried, kissing them on their heads. When I let go they all were crying, even Naru.
"We thought you were gone when we heard that they lost your plane's signal!" Naru yelled.
"We were so scared!" Haru cried. Kai wobbled towards me and wrapped his arms around my neck. I felt my shoulder become wet from Kai's tears. I hugged him back with such strength I thought I would really crush, but I didn't care. All I wanted was to be with them again.
"We already lost Daddy. We don't want to lose you, too." said Haru.
"I promised not to leave you guys when we were at your father's funeral right? I told you I will always came back, that I will always be with you by your side for the rest of your lives. I meant every word of it. You'll never lose me."
We all hugged again and picked them up, Haru and Kai in my arms and Naru on my back.
"Let's go to bed." I said carrying them back to our rooms.
….
It was the last day of our week off. I was taking a stroll through the park when Laura came up to me with a strange smile on her face.
"I heard you were stranded on an island with Keith a few days ago. I'm happy that you both are alright." she said so politely I felt a shiver down my spine.
"Me too?" I said with a curious look.
"I'm having a little get together at two today and I know this is very sudden, but I would be honored if you came."
"Why?"
"I just want to apologize for the way I acted towards you and how glad that you are okay! So, please come."
"I don't know…" I hesitated. She might pull something.
"Oh please!" she begged. She gave puppy dog eyes like Kai does with his homework.
"Is it formal?" I asked.
"Alright!" she cheered. "You can wear anything you want! See you at two in the ballroom over there!" she smiled happily while points to a door at the end of the corridor and skips away. I hope I made the right choice.
It was two and I slowly and hesitantly was walking down the corridor. I didn't want to wear jeans and a band t-shirt just in case Laura did pull something. I wore a light blue dress with a white cardigan and white flats. I put my hair up nicely in a ponytail to look a little more clean and not look like a major fool. As I reached the door I felt myself shake so much from fear. I took deep breathes, then opened the door fast and went in.
It was dark. There wasn't any light what-so-ever so it was hard to find where I was going. Suddenly, the lights turned on and I felt something coming down on me. I was drenched in a red, sticky, substance.
"That's a good look for you." Laura laughed taking a picture of me. There was laughter all around me. There was a crowd of people in expensive dresses and tuxes standing there making fun of me.
"Red is her color." one girl behind Laura said giggling.
"I agree!" another smiled.
"You see, you don't belong here. You need to leave this place with your ratty children. Your children behave poorly just like you and the rest of the commoner population. I don't care that your niece, daughter, whatever is a fan. She's related to you so that makes her on my hate list. Those kids, you are nothing more than gum on my shoe, you golddigger. Whoever the father is really did make a great decision to leave them."
"Excuse me?" I said feeling the blood in my body boil.
"That father is a lowlife like you, but at least he made a good choice to leave because he probably knew what's best for him." Laura snickered. After that I slapped her so hard against her cheek she fell over with her eyes bulging out of her head in shock.
"How dare you say something like that when you don't know anything about me or my kids. How dare you talk about a soldier that you never even met!" I shouted louder and louder. "You don't know anything about anyone and act like a princess who does so let me tell you something. Someone who degrades a soldier is the most disgusting person on the planet. My brother died for his country, died his brothers in arms, died to protect his loved ones! How dare you insult and vile the life of a soldier, you scumbag broad!" my voice echoed though the room. It was so quiet you can hear pins drop. "All of you are. You all defiled a dead soldier's name. And that's the most horrid thing that anyone can do." I left the room and slammed the door so hard I could hear the chandelier shake.
"Marika!" Keith was in front of me with a worried expression. "You alright-"
"Shut up!" I cut him off. "Just stop talking!" I broke down. I collapsed on the floor walking and screaming. "Why did he have to die? Why did he leave me behind? Why did he leave the kids behind? Why is it so hard!" I said hoarsely.
Keith didn't answer my questions. He suddenly picked my up bridal style and went to a nearby bench and sat me of his lap. He forced my head into shoulder.
"I have never met him so I can't answer your questions. What I can do is that I can take care of you and your kids. You are not alone because I'm here. Don't listen to what Laura says. She doesn't even know how great you are, inside and out. When you need to talk I'll always be in my office...waiting for you." he kissed my cheek. I cried and cried so much. 'I...really love him…' went through my mind like a record. I don't know when it happened, but I just know I do. Our faces were getting closer until I heard screaming.
"Aunty! Aunty Marika!" Haru was running towards us with fright.
"What is it?" I said getting off of Keith.
"It's...Kai…" she said out of breath. "He's...hurt..."
In an instant I picked her up and ran like an animal with Haru pointing me where to go. We got to the area she directed me to go and see Naru trying to calm the screaming Kai down.
"What happened!" I yelled.
"We were teaching Kai to climb trees and the branch broke!" Naru said with the most scared look on his face.
"Hey what happened!" Keith shouted behind me.
"Call a doctor! Call and ambulance! Somebody call for help!" I screamed at the top of my lungs while I tried to sooth Kai.
