Keith Part 7

Keith, Haru, Naru, and I were at the hospital next to Kai who was sleeping with a cast on his right arm.

"He is very lucky to have just his arm broken young lady." the doctor said checking the papers on his clipboard.

"Will his arm be alright?" I asked.

"His arm will grow fine just make sure you watch your kids. the doctor left us alone.

"Oh god…" I whispered running hands through my hair. "I'm such a bad guardian. I'm a bad aunt…"

"No your not Aunty it's mine!" said Naru. "It was stupid of me to even teach how to climb trees."

"But I wasn't there to stop you. At was some stupid party instead." I remembered. I wasn't allowed to go into the ambulance with Kai so I quickly showered and changed to go to the hospital. I haven't even left Kai's side in two days.

"Hey, Naruki, take Haruka to get some food." I gave him some money and they left me alone with Keith.

"I heard what you said at the party." He spoke up. "I wasn't going to say anything but your break down, I can't help but to wonder. I want to know what your brother was like." he said with such a serious expression. I took a deep breath. I don't want to talk about it. I never talk about it but for him I feel like I want to.

"My half-brother brother, Oscar, was a soldier for the kingdom of Charles. About eight months ago there was an explosion at the military base by a man who thinks there's a conspiracy in the government ran by soldiers. They found the bomb too late so my brother thought that to lessen the blow he should...cover it up with his body." I explained, my voice was choking. "They caught the guy and sent him to an institution. Fifty three soldiers died and one hundred and sixty two injured."

"What about the mother?" Keith asked.

"She left after Kai was born. Ran away with her boss. To be honest I never liked her. I've had this feeling about her, but it was only a matter of time that we all figured it out."

"Any grandparents? Anyone to help you?"

"Now that's a long story for another time." We became quiet after that. Even when the twins came back we didn't talk. We sat there in silence until Kai woke up. I signed him out and then left the hospital with Kai in my arms.

When we got back, I took all the kids to my room. Cathy was standing there with a worried look.

"I heard what happened! Is Kai okay?" she asked.

"He's fine. He is just sleeping for now." I said.

"I'm glad that he is alright." she smiled in relief. "I'll come by later to check on him! I'll get him a cake!" she said running away. I smiled a little from Cathy's pure feelings. I felt happy for a moment.

"Ugh I'm so tired!" I said.

"All of us are." said Haru. "I want sleep!"

"Bath first." The children groaned. "Come on, go take a bath." When they went I left to go talk to Keith. I went to his office and saw Laura on top of him at his desk.

"Marika!" Keith pushed Laura off instantly.

"Sorry for interrupting…" I said and left. I can here Keith calling my name behind me as he chased me through the halls. He finally caught me pushed me up against the wall.

"Please listen!" he begged.

"No! I'm done being a clown to people. First it was you and then Laura and after I told you things that I have never told anyone like you plan all this!" And then it hit me. "This was all planned wasn't it!"

"No it wasn't!" Keith argued.

"It all makes sense. You don't care about some vase that was given centuries ago! You care about appearances and those who don't honorate it are doomed by humiliation!" I laughed hysterically. "You and Laura were behind it all!" Suddenly he kissed me forcefully. I felt sparks but I snapped out of it and slapped him.

"You are more disgusting than Laura. You don't like me how I like you. You just want to use me as a joke." I cried.

"You like me?"

"I LOVE you." I said, then covered my mouth. He tried to touch me, but I moved away. "You used me...when you found out my brother died you had Laura humiliate me and then made me tell you about it more so that you can humiliate me even more."

"That's stupid!"

"It is stupid!" I shouted. "I really did thought we had something...but I guess a Prince doesn't what to be with a commoner like me and rather be with a country's top actress like Laura. You both are disgusting." I hissed. "I'm going home." I said leaving him behind.

When I turned the corner and Luke was there. He standing looking away and down at his feet. He seemed sad, but who knows, maybe he a part of it too. I went past him purposely bumping my shoulder into him. When I got back the kids were all dressed and clean.

"Pack your things, were going home." I said in a stern voice.

"Aunt Marika…"

"Aunty Mari…"

"NOW!" I yelled and they all quickly packed their things. I grabbed what they couldn't carry and went towards the gate.

"Hey, where are you guys going!" Cathy ran towards us with a chocolate cake.

"Sorry Cathy, but we're leaving…" Haru explained.

"Why?" Cathy asked. I could see her tremble.

"This is for the best Cathy. It was nice meeting you and I thank you for being so nice to us." I said bowing to her and the kids followed.

"Don't worry so much Cathy. We'll see each other again." Naru smiled. Then Cathy hugged him and he blushed so hard he looked like a tomato. We all said goodbye and left the palace grounds. I looked up at the palace one last time I saw Keith in the window. I turned away instantly and went on our merry way.