Chapter 10
Reality
Kate's POV
Slowly I open my eyes to see a large book case filled with dvd's, soft covers were keeping me warm I felt like I was in a large marshmallow.
Sitting up slowly so my head didn't fall off my shoulders I looked outside, the rain patted slightly onto the window, I always loved it when it rained, it was like my lullaby to get to sleep.
Last night's events poured through my mind
I was almost raped
I gripped the cover around me more tightly, I realized I wasn't wearing my dress; instead I wore a large over grown grey top. Where the hell was I?
The door opened slightly and Richie poked his head in the door making me grin, his hair was sticking up all over. I remember now, Richie and Seth saved me.
"Hey gorgeous"
Richie carried a tray over with toast and jam
"For the birthday girl"
I chuckled lightly as the toast was burnt
"Yeah" rubbing the back of his neck he looked shyly at me "Neither of us can cook worth of shit"
Grinning I set the breakfast aside in the large double bed and wrapped my hand around the back of his head
"Thank you" kissing his lips lightly "I've never had breakfast in bed before"
Grinning shyly at me he kissed my nose "you're welcome"
I heard movement behind him, I caught Seth's eye and pulled back slightly from Richie causing both brothers to grin
"I know you kissed Richie Kate, and he knows I've kissed you"
My eyes widened, o god I was a horrible person
Chuckling Richie removed my hands from my face
"It's all right Kate"
Leaning in he kissed me fully on the lips, pulling back I looked over to Seth who just rolled his eyes, his grin was gone slightly as he looked at me
"Are you ok princess, after last night?"
Nodding I picked up my juice and sipped, soothing my slightly sore throat, eyeing the breakfast he shook his head
"It's your birthday; I'm not letting you eat burnt toast"
Walking over to the bed he kissed my lips and stroked my jaw. Blushing furiously when he winked at me both brothers left the room.
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After running home quickly to change Seth drove us to I Hop I was practically jumping with joy.
Richie held my hands, linking our fingers together as we walked into the diner. I still couldn't understand how they could be fine knowing I kissed them both.
We all ordered different thing I giggled as I watched them bicker over which pancake was better
Seth liked the New York cheesecake pancake
Richie liked the double blueberry pancake
I liked the chocolate chip pancake
The boys wanted to know more about me they interest perked up when they learnt I sang in church
"I have to see that" Seth grinned while he devoured his breakfast, shaking my head
"No way"
"O yeah" both brothers grinned at each other
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Seth lined the bottles on the wall, realizing last night I didn't know the proper way to defend myself I wanted to learn how to fight. Richie suggested I learn how to shoot while Seth suggested he and I should find ways to give me the upper hand in a fight.
My jaw was a reminder of what could happen as well as my torn panties
We drove to a remote location just outside of Texas where no soul lived
Richie stood behind me and wrapped in right hand around mine which was holding the gun
"Ready Seth?"
Seth gave him the thumbs up before jogging back to us
"Ready when you are"
Lifting my hand up Richie aimed it at one of the bottles
"Ok Kate, focus on the bottle" he breath tickled my ear making a little difficult to concentrate as his body moulded against mine nodding I focused on the middle bottle "when you fire the gun, don't drop it, it's gonna be your first reaction ok?"
"Don't drop gun, got it"
"Ready, aim, fire"
Squeezing my fingers around the trigger I fired, the bottle stood there arrogantly making me pout the boys chuckled
"It's ok, ready to go again?" Richie asked and I nodded "imagine it's the fucker from last night"
I froze, looking at the bottle I heard a ringing in my ears and my breathing picked up
I lowered the gun and stepped out of his embrace
"Jesus Richie" Seth walked over to me and held my face between his hands "You ok?"
I shrugged not sure how I felt yet about last night, yeah I was scared, angry but I wasn't breaking down like I was expecting to
"You tough shit princess" kissing my forehead he looked into my eyes "you got this?"
Giving him more of a firm nod I walked over to where I stood with Richie but this time he didn't wrap himself around me he went to stand near his brother
"Ready, aim, fire" Richie spoke
This time when I fired the stubborn bottle flew off the wall
I squealed with joy and jumped up and down
"I did it"
Both of the boys grinned
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"We've created a monster" Richie commented as we drove back home
Seth grinned to his brother as he looked at me from the front seat
"I loved it" I was smiling so much today my cheeks were hurting
Maybe god answered my prayers after all
The Geckos brothers seemed to think of themselves as not worthy
But in my opinion they were my saviors sent by god
All of a sudden Richie groaned
"Don't start Richie" Seth snapped, my bright mood died down as I saw Vanessa getting out of a taxi
Seth killed the engine and we all got out
Vanessa and Seth hugged and she whispered something in his ear making his nod
Reality set in
He was married
Another car pulled up and I saw my folks turning to Richie I smiled softly
"I'll see you later?"
Nodding with a frown, o how I wanted to kiss that frown away. Suddenly an idea popped into my head
"You know, that branch at the back of my house leads to my bedroom, maybe you could climb it tonight?" I entwined my hands behind my back and he grinned, a devious twinkle in his eyes
"Maybe"
Grinning I skipped over to my family
"Kate"
Momma hugged me tightly, when she pulled back she gasped
"Jacob look at her face"
Then momma turned to Richie
O no!
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Momma charged over to Richie was stared blankly at my momma, Seth intervened and Vanessa touched my cheek softly
"O baby" she hugged me and I hugged her back
"I'm fine Vanessa, it wasn't Richie"
Pulling back she tilted her head to the side, sighing I smiled at her
"A guy attacked me"
Her eyes widened "well I hope you beat the shit out of him"
Grinning I sadly shook my head "Seth and Richie helped me"
Looking over at her husband I felt a familiar pang of jealously and…a little sadness of how she adoringly looked at him
"Momma!" rushing over to Richie I stepped in front of him
"Kate get away from him" dad said
"I was almost raped momma"
Everything stopped, no shouting I don't even think anyone breathed for a fraction of a second, even my judgmental brother looked at me in shock
"What?"
"I was almost raped momma, Richie and Seth saved me"
Covering her mouth she hugged me again and I felt my eyes tear up, this was the part I thought, while my momma held me in her arms
After apologizing profoundly for assuming the worst my dad invited the Geckos to dinner tonight after mass
They accepted
Momma said we would pray for me tonight at mass, then we would celebrate my birthday
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The church was busy as it usual was on a Sunday, momma had asked me to sing which I internally groaned, I guess Richie and Seth were going to get their wish.
"Welcome all" my dad spoke through the microphone, I saw the Geckos in the cue beside us I stifled a giggle as they all looked so bored and uncomfortable.
"May I welcome Seth, Vanessa and Richie Gecko to our flock"
Everyone turned to stare at them Seth waved slightly making me bite my lip to stop laughing, I caught his eyes and mouthed 'sorry' he just shrugged as everyone turned back to dad.
"Now my daughter Kate turned 18 today, and unfortunity she was a victim of a brutul attack"
No dad don't I thought I didn't want people to know, I saw my friend Ann and Brianna look at me with a confused look
"A man tried to force himself on her"
Mummers began to speak through the church and I put my right hand on my face
This was so embarrassing
Seth's POV
What the hell did the preacher think he was doing?
Didn't he think she might have wanted to keep that shit to herself? Or just in the family?
"What the hell?" Vanessa hissed "Poor girl is so embarrassed"
Looking over at Kate she was as bright as a tomato, looking over at Richie his jaw was tensed and his eyes were fixed on the preacher
Shit!
"Richie" I warned
"Yeah, yeah I know" he muttered
"We shall all pray for her, but now Kate would like to sing a song"
My eyebrows raised
Kate's POV
Walking up to the stage completely embarrassed I smiled tightly at my dad before walking over to the microphone, catching Seth and Richie's eyes I looked up to the colorful glass behind the piano.
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
The whole church applauded and I looked to Seth and Richie, they gave me big grins and thumbs up. Vanessa clapping frantically and gave me a thumbs up also. Blushing I hurriedly sat down.