Just A Kiss

Chapter 2

Its a sunny day here in North Carolina. I miss everything. The sun, the breezy wind that passes through my hair, This general store that I always go everytime I dont have enough threads and needles to sew. I hailed a cab and gave the driver my address. As I pass a few stores everything came rushing through me, This barber shop where me and Clarice always go and gather the hair and make it a fake wig, This bakery shop where I always go through everytime im bored and bake some muffins. After a long drive I payed the taxi driver $12

I took a deep breath and glanced at my surroundings. Everything seems nice and calm. I take a look at the house and the house is still and newly painted. I mean I never came back here after senior year in highschool. Im 29 years old now I finished senior year when i was 16 years old. I finally came back 13 years after. Tears starts to gather in my eyes and I planted a smile in my face. I wondered why the house is unlocked? It has no lock on. I observed my surroundings but no one was around, So I went inside and went to my bedroom where me and Clarice once shared. I started to sob as I see a family picture of Mum, Dad, and Kristoff my older brother who died in a war in Afghanistan. I remember those days where all of my family are happy and complete. Now Clarice is my only family and she's getting married. I examined the room and I discovered a memory box I opened it and it was full of pictures of me and my friends since highschool. Time passes and everything has changed, How I wish I can go back to my past and enjoy those memories with my friends as well as my family. I went outside and went inside the barn where me and Kristoff used to sneak horses and play with them. The barn was open and I saw a man cleaning a red tractor he glanced at me and he wasn't surprized to see me

Hello?" I asked

Yeah?" He said

I am Abby Miller.. Eliza Miller and Roberto Miller's younger daughter. And who the hell are you?"

Oh. I was expecting you. I am Andrew Summers. Your Uncle Charles hired me to uhh take care of your family house" he said without looking at me

Fair enough. You should get the hell outta here. I'm here now. We dont need you here anyways"

Sorry Ma'am. Cant."

Did you just called me ma'am?! And who the hell do you think you are to tell me that you cant leave? Are you even part of the family?"

Okay Miss Miller. I have a debt to your uncle Charles. I promised him I would never leave this property until I pay ny debt"

Fine. Whatever. Suit yourself you shouldn't sleep inside the house. Sleep here in the barn. I dont want to think that my boyfriend think I'm sleeping around with just some caretaker!" I said

He didnt say a word he just continued fixing up the tractor. I went inside the barn and I saw that he sleeps inside the barn with just one pillow and a teared up blanket.

Anything I can help you Miss?" He said while wiping his sweat

No I didnt ask for your help" I said and walked away

Its already 6'oclock and I didnt ate supper yet. I went back inside the house and turned on the lights but there was no electricity. I took a deep breath and maybe I need the help of the caretaker, I went inside the barn and I saw him sobbing.

Hey" I said in a low pitched voice

Oh. Hey, What can I help you Miss?" He said stammering

I just wanna ask about the uhh.. Electricity inside the house" I asked

Oh Im so sorry. I forgot to turn on the generator. "

Its fine."

Okay I will turn it up for you Miss"