Stolen Tears of Love

Chapter 17. Don't touch me

Kristy

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"Kristy.....Kristy....."

A soft familiar voice reached my ears and I opened my eyes. Miranda was holding my hand and soothingly calling my name. I groaned and tried to sit up but Miranda's strong hands pushed me back.

"You have to rest sweetie..."

Although her voice was calm and soothing I knew she was sad and upset. It showed in her eyes.

"What Happened and where's Aurthur?"

Miranda sighed and answered "Aurthur's downstairs cleaning the kitchen. Everything's okay darling. Just rest."

I was confused as Miranda gently let go of my pained arm and walked out the room. This was the first time I had ever seen Miranda so out of energy and sadness covering her like a blanket. This arm was killing me and I couldn't even move it, not even a little bit. I groaned and thought to myself there goes my arm just like my leg. Why was I getting hurt so easily.

Then last night came into my mind. How Sir/ Montear's angry voice made me run and run away from him and how I had ran into Aurthur's arms. I groaned even louder thinking of me crying in his arms. AGH why did I do that! I knew I couldn't see Aurthur's face after last night. But I still had to talk with Miranda so I gently lifted myself. Although my body was crying out to me to lay down again I gritted my teeth and walked slowly toward the door. As I quietly walked down the stairs I heard soft murmuring fill the room.

"I can't believe..... I mean how can she..... There's gotta be a misunderstanding...... Maybe Montear just saw something else..." Miranda's voice broke as she talked.

"Miranda I know you're upset but.... I really do think Kristy is...."

Aurthur's voice stopped as I accidentally bumped into a dish and made a slight noise.

"Kristy...?"

I took a deep breath and walked over to them.

"Hey..."

I avoided Aurthur's gaze as he looked at me. I knew I was blushing.

"Are you...alright...Ms. Greenland."

I slightly nodded my head and walked over to Miranda. Miranda's worried face filled my view and I tried smiling trying to show her I was fine.

"Miranda are you okay?"

Miranda smiled and nodded her head.

"Kristy I'm fine it's just we need to talk after the meeting I have to attend right now. I love you hon. I'll be back soon."

Miranda got up and kissed me on the head and nodded toward Aurthur and walked out. There was an awkward silence filling the room as I fidgeted with my hands. I peeked over to Aurthur and he was reading a book while sipping coffee.

"Uh...Aurthur...?"

Aurthur's head quickly shot up and looked at me. He answered "Yes Ms. Greenland.?"

I avoided his eyes as I spoke.

"I just wanted to say thank you.. for being there when I was falling..."

As I met his eyes I could see his face reddening. Was Aurthur blushing? No way. Aurthur was always the calm type. Not the one who would blush by my words. It was cute.. how the dimple on his right cheek showed.

" um... the- there's no need to thank me Ms. Greenland..."

As Aurthur stuttered I laughed to myself and replied "Kristy.."

Aurthur's eyes showed surprise and I shrugged. "You can call me Kristy from now on. I like Kristy better than Ms.Greenland.."

Aurthur nodded his head and said "I understand Kristy." I smiled and asked "Can you make me breakfast? I'm starving." Aurthur nodded and started toward the Kitchen. I sighed slightly and wondered what they were talking about. What about me? Was there something wrong with me? What did Sir Montear that bastard say? Whenever Sir Montear came up anger came along. Why was he so mean to me? Is wasn't like I had ever bothered him...

"Kristy breakfast is ready." Aurthur's voice interrupted my thoughts and I sent him a warm smile. I started eating and he slid in front of me. It was awkward but I didn't care. "So Kristy...would you care to explain what happened yesterday?" I blushed suddenly and I sighed.

"Well... I just had a hard day yesterday so yeah..." I knew my answer was way too simple to cover up the tears but Aurthur didn't push me and I was glad he didn't.

"You've got some syrup on your chin." Aurthur smirked slightly as I covered my chin with my hand. And of course there was no napkins near me. I looked at Aurthur and he handed me napkins while the silly grin stayed on his face. As he reached toward me I saw a big purple bruise covering his entire right arm. A gasp escaped my lips. Aurthur quickly covered up his arm and sat down.

"What happened...to your arm..." I asked quietly and Aurthur replied "Ha ha It's nothing. I was working and then I hurt myself. Pretty stupid right." I knew he was lying immediately and I frowned. Aurthur ignored me and started getting up. "I need to get ready for the 2nd meeting that both of you have to attend. Please get ready Kristy." He walked out the room as I got up. I didn't now what meeting he was talking about but I knew I had to get ready.