An Abrupt Trip

The Aftermath Part 1

Obviously, the F3 and Kaning couldn't relax until they would hear the front door. They were worried for Gorya and Thyme. Kaning showed the most guilt. MJ and Kavin wouldn't let her feel that. "Kaning," MJ began. "It's those girls who could feel guilt." He stated pointing to a soaked Jane and her two friends. Ren had enough of their lies and had poured his glass of champagne over her head a good two minutes prior.

Jane replied, "I wanted to even the score. What is so special about Gorya anyway? Why must she always be defended? First you then Mira and now even Thyme, who gave her the damn red card in the first place!" She stated, angry, looking straight into Ren's eyes as she nearly grabbed the collar of his shirt.

Ren tilted his head and looked down at her. "Do you want my answer to that or do you want to wait for Thyme's answer?" He replied, staring at Jane and her two minions. His voice remained indifferent. He had to remain in control of his temper. He was the easy one and that's what Gorya and Thyme expected of him.  "You're a murderer!"

Kavin sighed. "We know she's not dead, Ren."

Ren glanced at Kavin and MJ. "Yes, because Thyme had the sense to go after her."

Jane's two friends started showing slight regret but not enough. 

Picking up the landline, he spoke to the lead of the Search Party in Canada. They would be sending out a search party after the weather had settled in the morning.

Gorya had awoken before Thyme which was definitely helpful. She didn't want any type of Search Party to see them sharing a blanket and think something perverted happened. After all, nothing had taken place between them. She quickly threw on her sweater without getting up. Her ankle was throbbing badly. She needed a compress urgently. Glancing over at him, Gory couldn't stop herself from staring at his broad shoulders and arms which now lay above the blanket, folding hands. The arms that had hoisted her when he saved her from those boys weeks ago. The same day he told her he was in love with her. Those same arms would hit without Mercy. Last night, she was in those loving arms. He would easily be provoked but the way Thyme had held her last night made her believe he cherished and loved her more than anything. He made sure to keep her safe. He made it his business to make sure she was alright. Actually, this was his third time. The first time was witnessed in front of her family. 

Gorya shifted to relax her ankle when the doors busted open with a Search Party which consisted of a Man and two Women in all their gear. Thyme had woken up with a start when he heard the noise. He glanced at Goya. After many stares, the Search Party left them. Gorya let out a sigh and then rubbed her face. At least it wasn't as embarrassing as it could have been. Gorya purposely avoided looking at Thyme. Thyme glanced down, remembering he was only half decent. With the Emergency over, he went to pick up his shirt and sweater all the while watching Gorya. She had her back turned to him. Obviously to let him dress. The sooner they got out of here, the sooner they could put this whole thing behind them. When Thyme has finished dressing, he glanced down at Gorya cautiously. She looked at him with unimaginable eyes. "We should go." Was all he said as he got his coat and gloves on. Gorya put her muffler, coat, and gloves on and attempted to walk when Thyme put a stop to that. First, he put her earmuffs back on her head. All of a sudden, he lifted her. "Thyme," She noticed the way he was staring at her. Trying to tell him she was alright was not the right move and they would start arguing again. They left the cottage. "Thank You for saving me again."

Gorya could see he was upset and that was never a good sign. Didn't she understand how much he loved her, needed her? Single-handedly, she showed him what it meant to have compassion. He loved her because she gave him chance after chance to get things right even after he screwed up and hurt her. "Don't ever do that to me again, Gorya. I thought I would have Heart Failure. You terrified me last night."