"You... were... out with him?" "I... I... I um... it was just a um... he..." I stammered. Oh no! This wasn't happening! "We just met up. It doesn't mean anything," I said calmly. He shook his head. "Alright. I get it. I only came here because I thought you were I'll." "Ill?" "You weren't at school. Remember?" he mocked. "Geez. Next time you skip school to go out with him, don't bother trying to be my friend because I don't need you." he swiftly brushed past me and I felt the urge to cry. "I'm... sorry," I whispered. And I quickly ran into the house. I slammed the door shut behind me and leaned back against the door. I slowly fell to the ground and cried. No one was home. Auguste and Henri were still out for the day to do whatever was needed for my families needs. And Angelique, Quinn and James had the day off. I was alone... I went to my room and threw myself onto my bed. He was over reacting like that. Telling me he didn't need me if I chose Lyle... it was childish. But I bet it had hurt me more than it hurt him. I never wanted it to be like this. But I felt myself falling for Lyle quickly and losing interest in Mr.Cartier... this was probably how Laura had felt... I could finally understand her reasoning in loving both of them... "Hello?!" rang a voice. "Katherine I'm home! Are you here?!" Mom!! She was home. I lifted my face off the pillow before I sprang up and ran downstairs. I flew at her and embraced her. "Mom! You're finally home! How was your business trip? Auguste said you wouldn't be home today?" "It was fine. I met a very nice gentleman. His family name is Olver. He says his son is still single. Lyle... Olver? I think that was what it was. He's looking for a wife and I mentioned your name, a very wonderful character I must say, I think he could become a fine suitor for you. There could be a possible marriage between the two of you. Oh? Katherine.. your face is pale! Are you alright?!" I stared in shock at her. Oh God! I knew what could possibly happen and I prayed in my heart she wouldn't go there. He could be a fine suitor?! For marriage?! My mom was suggesting I marry him?!
"So you know Mr.Olver's son? Lyle?" asked my mother as we sat down for tea. "Yes mother... He... isn't the most wonderful person though," I said quietly. I sipped some tea before I lifted my eyes to meet hers. "How can you say that? When I met him he seemed so charming. He is a wonderful man, in my opinion. What makes you say any different," she asked. She set her teacup down and stared me down. "Haha... Well... he did ask me to marry him..." "HE DID?! And what was your reply?!" "I said no! What else was I supposed to say?! I don't know him and when I first met him he seemed like a pervert wanting to get laid by a puny highschool kid like me! Besides he's and a*shole and I'd never marry someone like him!" She stood up. Her face red with anger and she furiously slapped my face making me fall to the ground. I guess I deserved that. "You little idiot! How dare you talk about Mr.Olver's son like that! And how dare you reject him! You have disgraced both me and your father!" "I don't care..." I muttered. She slapped me again. "It's that teacher isn't it?!" My eyes widened. How the hell did she know about Mr.Cartier?! I told no one except... "Auguste told me everything!" she snapped. "You've been fooling around with him haven't you?! Going on lung dates, walks in the park! God knows what else you two have been doing!" "We haven't done anything! We went out a few times but that's it! Nothing is going on between us! He's my teacher mother, he would never think that way about me!" "And you? How do you feel about him? You love him don't you? Do you know why? I've known Rafe for some time Katherine. And in my observation, he looks like Mackenzie. That's why you like him. But get over yourself. Mackenzie is dead and he won't come back, and Rafe is not Mackenzie no matter how much you wish he was. Now smarten up and be a good daughter!" It was my turn to slap her across the face. She lifted her hand up to her cheek and looked at me in shock. "You don't know what the hell you're taking about. Mr.Cartier... means nothing to me," I said and I left her standing there. What was I doing. She was right... Mackenzie and Mr.Cartier... that was why I loved him. I decided that marrying off to some rich kid wouldn't be that bad if it helped my family. It was just a suggestion in my mind...
Nonononononononononononooooooooooooooooo ahhhhhhshe cant marry lyle i demand she marries mr cartier!!!
It was Friday... I didn't want to go to school. I felt all achey and hurt inside and I couldn't face Mr.Cartier again... at least not yet. "Katherine! You'll be late for school!" shouted Auguste. I listened as she came up the stairs. She entered the room and stared at me. "You aren't even dressed!" she cried. She hurried over to my dresser and pulled out my uniform. "Come on! Get dressed!" "No." "What?! Why?!" "Go away Auguste! I'm in no mood to talk to you at this point in time!" I snapped. "You traitor!!" She understood and she sat next to me on the bed. "I'm sorry. I was just worried about you, and your mother was too, so I told her what I knew." "Which was nothing! I went out with Mr.Cartier twice! That's it, one of them didn't even really count! You told her something completely wrong and now my mother thinks that he and I are in some kind of relationship!" "I... I'm sorry. I didn't think she would take it that way." "Yeah well... That's how it is, and nothing can change that!" I said quickly brushing past her. I snatched the uniform from her hands and went into the bathroom. I changed and sighed. "Drive me. Please... Henri," I said. He immediately stood up and went to the garage. He opened the car door for me and I got in. "I don't think you've had a ride to school in the car since middle school!" he exclaimed. "It sure feels weird." "Haha well I won't ask again. I just slept in late today." "Okay. Just ask anytime you need one." We made it to school. And of course everyone stared. An expensive black car with a driver... who could it be? Henri opened the door and I got out. "Have a good day, Miss Katherine," he said tipping his hat before he got back in to the car and driving away. Crap... Everyone is looking! I thought. Damn it this is why I never asked for rides! I entered the school and made my way to HIS classroom. My heart pounded as I reached for the doorknob. I opened the door and there he was. He turned to face me before quickly turning around again. "Why are you here?" he asked. "I didn't expect to see you here so late." "I slept in... I'm sorry... I really didn't mean to hurt you! There's nothing going on between me and Lyle! Honest! And I'm really sorry!" He walked over to me and swooped his face towards mine so that they were only inches apart. "Like hell you are," he said smiling and the he stood up straight and parted my head. "I'm sorry I though something was up." "It's fine," I said. It was back to normal... For now.
During class our eyes met... a boy who sat in the row next to mine in the very back. He was reading his paper on Romeo and Juliet and what it would have been like to live in that time. His name was Josh Sarna. He was really tall, standing at 6'3" and had black hair and blue eyes, like me. He was tanned and he had just moved here from Phoenix last week. He wore a red hoodie and jeans. He smiled at me and I felt myself awkwardly smile back. "Katherine. You're paper?" asked Mr.Cartier. Oh crap... I hadn't done it. "I... um. I'm sorry I didn't do it!" I said quickly looking down at my hands. "Hey! Just because you're rich Katherine doesn't mean you don't have to do your homework!" shouted Daniel. "You're a student just like everyone else here so..." "Hey! Shut up!" shouted Josh. He stood up and glared at Daniel. "And just because you don't have a life and are jealous doesn't mean you get to pick on everyone!" A slight smile spread across my lips. Way to go Josh! He had silenced Daniel. After class Josh came up to me. "Hey, I'm Josh," he said holding his hand out to me. "Katherine," I said shaking his hand. "Thank you for that. I mean with Daniel. He's always like that." "Yeah no problem. You seem like a nice kid and..." he paused. He seemed to have seen something. I turned around. It was that girl... the student council president... Jillian Olsen! "Er... Um... anyways... You are... nice and..." "Do you like Jillian?" I asked. He blushed. I was right on the mark with that one. "Um... Well I met her the other day and she was really nice to me and helped me... She doesn't even know who I am." He tried not to hide his weakness... But I could see. I was probably the only one who could. "I won't tell anyone, I promise," I said when I noticed he was struggling to find words. "Thank you," he said. "Well see you later then," he said as he took out his earphones and iPod and waved goodbye. "Yeah, bye," I said smiling. Nice kid.
"Hey..." I said as I walked up to Jillian. "Jillian right? Jillian Olson?" She beamed. She was happy that I knew her name. "Yes! And you're Katherine Revant! We met on the first day of school only you... well anyways do you need something?" Oh right... I was in a bad mood that day and I somewhat yelled at her but not really... "Oh no. Nothing really. Just trying to make new friends and stuff. I already made friends with Josh Sarna... do you know him?" I asked. She blushed. Yes she did. "Yes. I met him... on the... on the um first day of school! He's a really nice person." "Yes he is. Do you like him?" She blushed. Ha! Of course she did. It seemed like I would have to play matchmaker! It made me laugh. I could possibly make two new friends today. "Haha um..." she blushed even more. She nervously pushed her glasses up on her nose. "Don't worry. I'll keep it a secret," I said placing my index finger on my lips. I smiled. "I'll talk to you later then," I said. "Yes, definitely," she said smiling at me, her face still red. She was cute. They could make a perfect couple. Perfect couple... who would I make a perfect couple with? Mackenzie? Yes... Definitely. Lyle? Yes but... not to me. Mr.Cartier...? I don't know... "This is stupid..." I whispered. "Who do I... love?" tears formed in my eyes as I felt the wind blow though my hair and around my body. Leaves of every color shot through the air and I could tell that he was here... Mackenzie was here. "I miss you!" I sobbed. Over and over again I repeated these words. I kept thinking what my life would have been like if he were still alive... I would have met Mr.Cartier... but what would I have thought about him? I wouldn't have fallen for him if it weren't for Mackenzie's death... that made me feel guilty. "I'm sorry Mackenzie... and I'm sorry Laura for falling in love with that man, I truly wish you both are happy for my choice... Please." the wind blew again and was gone in an instant. He was gone...