The Finding

Part 9 The Escape

To say the least, Harvy was furious.  Katherine had only moment to flee before he regained his composure.  So she ran.  She ran as fast as she could, Harvy and everyone ran behind her.  The other boys shouted words of encouragement to her run faster.  Then, in a flash they were all gone.  It was as if she were the only person there, not another in sight.

          She sprinted up the stairs, fearing for her life.  To where, she was yet to know but she kept on running.  Each step taking her forward.  Kath was worried she would trip but she hadn't so far.  When she got to the top of the stairs, she considered running into Tomas's room again but decided against it.  Suddenly, two hands reached out from a much smaller door and pulled her in.  It was Eli and they were in a closet, his hand covering her mouth.  She muffled out a small nice.   "Shhhhh!"He grinned.  The closet was very small.   In fact, they were sitting on the floor. His back against the wall, his legs outstretched and Kath sat in-between his legs.  She began to struggle against him, not liking that he had his hands over her mouth.  He let go.

        "What are you doing?" She tried to turn to face him.

        "Saving you."  He twirled a piece of her hair around her finger.

       "How?  What's happening."

      "There are things you don't know Katarina.   Harvy is uh different."

     "Different?  How so?"

      "Katherine oh how badly I wish to tell you but I can't."

  " And why not?"

     "Its too soon Katherine he was trying to mar- no. Katherine all you need to know is that  you will be safe with me.  I will provide my protection by an means necessary."  Katherine looked up at him, into his eyes.  It was like time stopped.  "Oh how much I have missed you.  You have finally returned to me and I am not letting you go."  She was confused by his words but didn't question it.  Gently he brushed a hair behind her ear and then brought her head forward. He played a gentle kiss on the top of her forehead.  His lips burned, but in a good way.

      "I reckon it is safe now," Kath spoke up.

     "As do I.  Stay behind me just in case."

    As they descended the stairs they were greeted by Georgie who looked apologetic and Tomas who was raging.  "I am so sorry for my companions actions.  I have never seen him act out like that before.  Iv'e sent Harvy away.  Please accept my humble apology." She really felt bad for George.

   "You are forgiven."

 Georg's face lit up.  Then, he began to exit their estate.  "Good evening Tomas, Eliza.  T'was a pleasure meeting you mistress."  He shook both of their hands then placed quick kiss on the back of Katherine's hand.