Chapter 4
Kai's point of view
After Embry and Seth left I worried non stop. I paced, cooked, and cleaned. Emma just sat int the living room watching TV and movies. I couldn't help but worry about my cousin and Embry, what if they get hurt? They went into the forest, the same one uncle Harry just died in. The same forest where wild animals are roaming, hungry for food. If they got hurt, I can't even think about that! I hear the door open and look down the hallway to see my father coming in.
"Hi daddy," I say walking over to him.
"Hi sweetheart," he says and kisses my cheek.
"How's aunt Sue?" I ask.
"She's doing okay," he says.
"Billy and Charlie?" I ask.
"They're doing alright, Charlie's worried sick about Bella though," he says.
"Where did she go?" I ask.
"Out of town somewhere," he says.
"Well I hope she comes home soon so Charlie will stop worrying," I say.
"Me too," he says and we walk into the living room.
"What smells so good?" dad asks.
"Chicken covered in cream of mushroom soup, rice, and rolls," I say.
"Have you been cooking all day?" he asks.
"Yes," I say going into the kitchen to check the chicken.
"What has Emma been doing?" he whispers coming into the kitchen.
"Nothing, she came downstairs and hasn't moved other than to use the bathroom," I say.
"Has she eaten?" he asks.
"I forced her to eat, she ate most of it," I say and he sighs.
"What am I going to do with you girls?" he asks.
"You should talk with Seth, he's been depressed, sad, and quiet, it scares me," I say looking up to my father.
"I know, I will alter today," he says.
"Good," I say.
"Are you okay, how are you holding up?" he asks.
"I'm fine, sad but fine," I say.
"Kai are you sure?" he asks.
"Yes dad," I say.
"Why don't you go watch the news and I'll finish the food," I say.
"Alright, do you need any help?" he asks.
"No, now get," I say and push him out. I take the chicken out and put it on the cooling rack. the turn off the rice cooker and check the rolls. I get plates, forks, knives, and napkins out and set them on the counter. I spot three figures emerge from the forest and look closer. When I see who it is I run out the back door and to my cousin Leah. I hug her tight and she hugs me back.
"Lee Lee are you okay, how are you?" I ask pulling back. I see her face mixed with emotions: hurt, worry, sad, and broken.
"I'm fine," she says but I can tell it's a lie. I'll talk to her later when we're alone.
"Okay, come in dinner's just about ready," I say and lead them inside.
"What's cooking?" Seth asks.
"Chicken covered in cream of mushroom soup, rice, and rolls," I say and he nods.
"Kai who's here?" dad asks coming into the kitchen.
"Hi uncle Mark," Leah says.
"Leah, it's good to see you," dad says.
"Hello Mr. Clearwater," Embry says and dad frowns.
"Embry, what are you doing here?" dad asks.
"Dad don't be rude, he's staying for dinner as a guest," I scold.
"I would think his mother would want him home," he says.
"It's alright Kai, your father's right, my mother is probably wondering where I am," Embry says and I frown. I really want him here.
"Oh okay, let me walk you out," I say and we go out the front door.
"I'm so sorry about my father, I don't know why he was being so rude," I say.
"It's okay, he and I aren't exactly on good terms," he says.
"Why?" I ask.
"He doesn't think I'm a good guy," he says.
"Have you done something to make him feel that way?" I ask.
"Um, I sorta, it's hard to explain," he says.
"Is it something illegal?" I ask.
"No, no not at all," he says.
"Well I'm sure my dad will come around," I say.
"I doubt it," he says.
"Um do you think maybe we could hang out sometime?" I ask and he smiles.
"I'd love to," he says and I smile.
"Give me your phone," I say and he hands me his phone. I put my number in and hand it back to him.
"Hand me your phone," he says and I give it to him. When he hands it back I look and see that his number is in it.
"Thanks, um I guess I'll see you later," I say.
"Ya see ya around Kai," he says and heads into the forest. I head back inside and smack my father on the head.
"Hey!" he yells.
"That's for being rude," I say and get the food ready.
We all ate together, even aunt sue came over. It felt nice but it was silent and cold. There was one empty chair and we all knew who was missing, uncle Harry. He would start all the jokes and start food fights. He was the best and I miss him, I really do. I just try to keep it hidden because I have to help everyone else. Looking around the table I can see different family dinners. We're all happy and cheerful. Everyone has no problems, no worries, just family and love. But now all it seems we have is worries and problems. I just wish things will get better, and soon.