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Kimberly's POV
My cellphone rang!
I pulled my blankets closer to my body and then turned to face the other side. It was the fourteenth time already, and it was becoming pretty frustrating. It was three am for crying out loud. I felt myself relax when it finally stopped ringing. I sighed and then shut my eyes.
Finally,Some peace and quiet.
Which was all I had had for the past fifteen days.
I drew in a deep breath and then sat up slowly. I pulled off the blanket and then reached for the light switch. I had no idea why I turned it on but I suddenly felt the urge to. I made for the bathroom. I caught a glimpse of my reflection when I walked past the mirror and I felt my feet come to a halt. I took a few steps back and then stopped in front of the mirror. I cringed back at my own reflection and then ran my hand through my tangled mess of a hair.
Oh,Kim
What has happened to you?
I starred at the mirror for a short moment,trying to get used to the sight of the huge eye bags beneath my eyes, my reddened nose and ears and my unsightly hair. Even when mum was alive,not once had I looked as haggard as I did right now.
Mum.....
I shook my head and then exhaled. I was done crying. It was time to move on. I turned around and then let my eyes examine my environment,from the dead flowers in the vase,to my mess of a bed and then the tissue paper beside the bed. I drew in a deep breath and then moved towards the bed. I ran my hands towards the sheets and then bit down on my lower lip. I stood straight once more and then moved towards the balcony. I reached for the handle and then pulled it open slowly. I shut my eyes and then inhaled,taking in the fresh air that came right at me. I exhaled and then took a few steps further into the balcony. I let my eyes wander further towards the swimming pool and I don't know how long I stood there staring at it but I suddenly missed the feel of water on my skin.
I sniffed and then frowned.
God,I needed a shower.
I frowned and then halted. My body stiffened completely and my breath quickened..
Someone was watching me....
Going against every single urge in body to turn and run away,I whirled around breath and I suddenly regretted I did. Resentment washed over me and I felt a slight pull in my chest as soon as my eyes met his. Those eyes that had once made my heart beat faster now made me angry as hell.
He had left me,abandoned me.
When mum died,he hadn't said a single word to me.
Still, what had I been expecting? He never cared about me.....he had never even pretended too and yet,for some reason I had fallen....
I had fallen for his uncaring heart,I had wanted to believe that for some reason, this would turn out to be some kind of 'happily ever after' tale where he'd finally look at me.......not anymore.
I broke my gaze away and then turned to go.
"Kimberly!" He called quickly causing my feet to come to a halt. "I'm sorry about Gloria." He added. I drew in a deep breath and then walked into my room to the familiar sound of my cellphone ringing. I moved towards the vanity table and then slowly reached for it. I picked it up and then looked at the caller ID......unknown caller. I bit my lip and then drew in a deep breath before I pushed the answer button.
"Hello?" I asked slowly. There was silence on the other line for a short moment. "Hello?" I asked again. The silence continued for a few more seconds before---
"Kim?"
I froze.
Oh My Gosh!
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Keenan's POV
I rubbed my temples and then extended my arms sideways in attempt to stretch. I looked at the wall clock.
3:14
I yawned and then rubbed my eyes. I had to get some rest. Rubbing my neck with one hand, I closed the paperwork in front of me. I stood up and then moved towards the door. I opened it and then walked out. Silence filled the entire house.....silence I never felt when I was in the study.
Time sure did fly when you were having fun.
I undid my cuffs as I made for the staircase. I climbed up the stairs quickly and then came to a halt in front of a white door.
I should see her....
Paul said she hadn't left her room in the past two weeks.
I reached for the doorknob and then halted.
It was 3am in the morning.... Which meant she was probably asleep.
And even if she wasn't, she probably wouldn't want to see me. It had been two weeks already.....two weeks since Gloria's death and I hadn't said a single word to her. Not because I didn't want to,but because I had absolutely no idea what to say.
I drew in a deep breath and then slowly dropped my hands from the knob.
Tomorrow....
I would see her tomorrow.
I rubbed my temples and then took a few step to the door by the right. I pushed it open and then walked in. I shut it behind me and then reached for the light switch and then turned it on. It took a while for my eyes to adjust to the sudden brightness of the room. I blinked several times as I reached for my wristwatch and then pulled it off. I undid my tie and then undid the buttons of my shirt as I walked towards the wardrobe and then pulled it open in search of something comfortable to change into.
White shirt,
White shirt,
Black shirt,
Grey shirt,
Black shirt,
White shirt,
Blue T-shirt....exactly.
I pulled it out and then dropped it on the bed. I got out a pair of black shorts and then pulled my shirt off my body. I swung the T-shirt over my head and then halted. I gazed over to the balcony and then sighed. Meg always talked about having a balcony that overlooked the water...one where she could stand and watch the sunset.
Well,we made it Meg.
I smiled faintly as I moved towards the balcony and then pulled the glass doors open. I walked in and then looked around.
She would have loved it here.
Resentment and regret washed over me and I let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding.
Where was she now?
What was she doing?
Where do people go after they die?
I had been asking myself these questions a lot more frequently since Gloria died.
Hopefully, they were in a better place now..... Gloria, Meg, Dad..... and my son.
I drew in a deep breath and then turned around quickly when I heard the opening of doors. She walked out of her room slowly and I was pretty sure she hadn't seen me yet,which meant I could just turn around and walk away.....but I didn't. She was a mess.
A very very messy mess.
I watched her closely for a while. I watched the way her body seemed to automatically relax when she inhaled, I watched her stare at the pool for a very very long time and it made me wonder what was going through her mind.....and then she turned towards my direction.
I tensed.
There was something different about her....something different about the way she looked at me.
Say something dumbass.
She pulled her gaze away almost immediately and them turned to go.
"Kimberly?" I called slowly. She halted,but didn't turn. "I'm sorry about Gloria." I added. She stood still for a few seconds.....and then she walked away. I sighed and then raked my hand through my hair.
So much for words.
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