Chapter ten will be the last guys.
Chin's House
Adam had dropped Kono at Chins place that morning before heading to work. Kono had become more mobile and her wounds were healing nicely. She had phoned Chin the night before and told him to have masaladas ready for her arrival. She was nervous to see Chin, having successfully avoided him for over a week.
The two cousins sat at the dining room table greedily eating masaladas and coco puffs, while drinking fresh coffee.
"So cuz, what made you decide to come see me today, I was getting the impression you were avoiding me?" Chin said smirking slightly, trying to make his cousin little uncomfortable.
"I erm" Kono couldn't find the right words as she looked everywhere but at her cousin. "Sorry" she squeaked out.
Chin chuckled. "I'm not disappoint in you baby cuz" Chin said softly as he caught her attention.
"How did you know?" Kono asked, surprised that Chin new how guilty she felt for disappointing him.
"Adam" Chin said. "He really loves you cuz, as do I. what you did was stupid, and you risked your life. I was really mad at you for putting yourself in danger Kono. I don't know what I would so if anything ever happened to you." Chin said as he held her hand.
"You shouted at me, I thought you were disappointed in me, you've never shouted at me like that before cuz." Kono said, with all the vulnerability of a small child
"I shouted because I was scared, and you nearly died because you made stupid decisions. Believe me cuz, you've made some questionable decisions in the past, but never so stupid as to put your life at risk." Chin explained.
"I'm really sorry cuz"
"Hey, no more apologising just learn from your mistakes, and for god sake don't scare me like that again." Chin said as he stood and cleared their plates.
"I promise cuz" Kono said as she rolled her eyes behind Chins back.
HQ- A month later
Kono had finally been given the all clear from the hospital to return to work. As she walked through the doors at eight am Monday morning, the team were already there with balloons and cake.
"Guys what's this!" Kono exclaimed, shocked at her friends kindness.
"Welcome back Kono" Steve said, pulling her into a hug.
"We wanted to celebrate our amazing girl on our team" Danny said with a cheesy grin
"Yeah cuz, were glad to have you back." Chin said as he pulled Kono into a hug also.
"Thanks guys" Kono said smiling "oh before I forget, my mom's planned a party for me on Saturday for my birthday" Kono said as she rolled her eyes.
"Yes! A family Luau!" Chin exclaimed, clearly more excited than Kono
"What is a luau?" Danny asked
"Come on Danno, you've been here four years now please tell me you've been to a luau before?" Steve said mockingly.
"No Steven I have not, it sounds like something involving Hawaiian pizza, flip flop, surfing and the beach, all things I do not care for" Danny complained, hands waving frantically.
"ha ha, come on Danny you'll love it! It's just a party but we roast a pig for dinner, do some hula dancing it'll be fun. I have to admit my mom can through a Luau." Kono exclaimed
"Hmmm whatever you say surfer girl!" Danny said as he walked back to his office.