Unexpected Love

Chapter 23

Caleb's POV

I watched Kenya walk upstairs and smiled to myself. I really do love her. And she loves me too! That kiss was perfect. I've kissed a million girls and I've never kissed a girl the way I just kissed her. Kenya's dad interrupted my thoughts when he put a hand on my shoulder.
" We need to talk" he steered me into the living room and I sat down in a chair across from.
Kenya's mom was smiling and walked into the living room but turned the other way and went upstairs to her own bedroom.
Great.
I looked at Mr. Jones and he looked back at me, looking into my eyes.
" Caleb." he said tiredly.
" Mr. Jones." I replied back.
" I'm her father. I'm supposed to protect her. No matter what I have to do." he said, slowly.
I nodded.
" Yes sir. I'm doing my best to protect her too."
He rubbed a hand over his eyes and sighed drastically.
" You've already hurt her." he said quietly, looking in my eyes.
I flinched and hoped he didn't see that.
" I know I've hurt her sir but I'm doing my best." I said, keeping my voice calm.
" I think it's best of you two take a break." he said.
I shook my head.
" With all respect I can't do that. I love her. Mr.Jones I am in love with your daughter. And she loves me too." I said, trying to keep my temper.
" I understand. But do you remember what happened with Jasmine Hone?" he asked.
I couldn't believe he would bring her up. Of course I haven't forgotten her. I clenched and unclenched my fist, breathing in and out.
" It wasn't my fault. I never meant for that to happen." I said calmly.
He looked into my eyes.
" I know. But you pretended to love her. You had sex with her. And then you left her. And two days late she killed herself. Because she loved you and you used her. I don't want that to happen to my daughter." he whispered sadly.
Tears were forming in my eyes and I quickly wiped them away before they could fall.
" I didn't mean to hurt her. Jasmine and Kenya. I didn't know Jasmine would kill herself because I broke up with her. And I left Kenya because I was scared of getting too attached. I'm sorry sir. I really do love your daughter. I love her with all my heart. I'd do anything for her."
The tears continued to come and I gave up and let the. Run down my face. I need him to know that I care. That I'm in love. That I've changed.
" I'm sorry. I won be able to forgive myself if she gets hurt again." he said quietly.
I jumped up with my fist clenched. It took all my will not to punch him in the face.
" I. Love. Your. Daughter." I said slowly through my teeth.
He shook his head and looked away.
" You can't keep me away from her. And you can't keep he away from me." I said quietly.
" Yes. I can. She's only seventeen. Until she turns eighteen she follows what I say. And I can make sure she never leaves the house. And you will not be allowed in the house." he said, standing up in front of me.
I looked at him and couldn't believe what he was saying. Does he not see that I love her and won't hurt her? Didn't he see me just kissing her a couple minutes ago, the way she was kissing me back?
" Make sure she knows I didn't leave because I wanted to. And I'm going to find a way to see her. Your daughter. She's my everything and I'm not giving up that easily. But her birthday is in two weeks. I will see her on her birthday. She will be eighteen and you won't have a say. I'm sorry if I've done something wrong for me to hate you. I was hoping I would be able to have a good relationship with my girlfriend's parents." I said quietly.
He just looked at me and I backed away, looking away.
" Can I at least say bye?" I asked.
He shook his head no and I left without a word, making sure to slam the door as hard as I could.
I walked in the direction to my house and even though it was a long walk I didn't care.
I cried silently to myself. What did I do wrong? Didn't he like me? An I really not able to see Kenya for two whole weeks.
Shit. I went crazy after two days of not seeing her when I left.
Will he tell her the truth?
Will Kenya not love me anymore because I disrespected her father and he didn't approve of me?